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Rabeprazole decreases the amount of acid produced in your stomach. It belongs to the class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPI) which works antagonistically on the pump that is involved in final step of hydrochloric acid (HCl) secretion in the more...
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Raloxifene alters the cycle of bone formation and breakdown in the body. It reduces loss of bone tissue or decreases bone demineralization. Although studies are not complete, raloxifene appears to work without increasing the risk of breast or uterine canc more...
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Ramipril is in a class of drugs called angiotensin-converting-enzyme inhibitors (ACE inhibitors). The common ending of these drugs is – PRIL .
Indications: Treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure), alone or in combination with thiazide diuretic more...
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Ranitidine, also known by the brand name Zantac, is a histamine H 2 -receptor antagonist, also known as an H 2 -blocker, and an Antiulcer Agent. Ranitidine is used to treat certain ulcers and prevent their return. They are also used to treat some conditio more...
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Relafen, also called Nabumetone, is one of many Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) that is used to relieve symptoms caused by arthritis. Relafen may also be used in the treatment of other conditions, like gout attacks; bursitis; tendonitis; spr more...
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Remeron, called Mirtazapine, is used to treat mental depression .
Be sure to tell your doctor of any allergies you have whether it is to medication or food, preservatives, or dyes. Tell your doctor immediately if you are, or becom more...
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Retin A is the bran name for the generic drug tretinoin topical, which is a cream. Other brand names for this medication are Tretin-X, Retin A Micro Gel, Altinac, Avita and Renova.
This is a topical cream that is a form of vitamin A more...
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Risperdal, or Risperidone, is an antipsychotic, and is used to treat symptoms of psychotic disorders, such as schizophrenia.
Be sure to tell your doctor of any allergies you have whether it is to medication or food, preservatives, or dyes. Tell your d more...
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Risperidone is an antipsychotic medication. It works by changing the effects of chemicals in the brain. It also used for the treatment of schizophrenia and mania associated with bipolar disorder. It may be used for purposes other than those listed in this more...
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Methylphenidate belongs to the group of medicines called Central Nervous System (CNS) stimulants used to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Ritalin increases attention and decreases restlessness, and is used as part of a larger treatme more...
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Rofecoxib is in a class of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It is actually a new generation NSAID that belong to cyclooxygenase 2 inhibitors. It works by reducing substances that cause inflammation, pain, and fever in the body. more...
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Rosiglitazone is an oral diabetes medicine that help control blood sugar levels for people with type 2 diabetes mellitus or non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM). Type 2 diabetes mellitus do not use daily insulin injections. This medication is n more...
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Rosuvastatin is an HMG CoA reductase inhibitor which is also known as “statins” group. A class of drug that works by blocking the production of cholesterol (a type of fat) in the body.
Indications: for primary hypercholesterolemia (excessive choleteste more...
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Roxicet is a combination medicine containing Oxycodone and Acetaminophen, and is used to relieve pain. A narcotic analgesic and acetaminophen used together may provide better pain relief than either single medicine, and will usually allow the use of lower more...
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