Top Brand and Generic Drugs (Part 14)

[ Apixaban = -xaban is a suffix term that refers to a class of Factor Xa inhibitor (anticoagulant).] Apixaban is an anticoagulant used in treating and preventing blood clots and to prevent strokes in people with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation. There is a risk of bleeding and nausea associated with this drug.

[ Hydrocortisone = cort is a word part term that refers to a class of corticosteroid.] If provided as a medication, hydrocortisone is cortisol (a steroid hormone made in the adrenal glands). By suppressing the body's immune response, it helps reduce swelling, itching, and pain (inflammation). Additionally, it can be used as a hormonal replacement for individuals with low cortisol levels, the natural stress hormone.

[ Sertraline = -traline is a suffix term that refers to a class of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs).] Sertraline is in the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) class of antidepressants. It can be used to treat depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic attacks, posttraumatic stress disorder, and social anxiety disorder.

[ Rosuvastatin = -statin is a suffix term that refers to a class of HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors; statins (hyperlipidemics).] Rosuvastatin is a statin drug used to treat abnormal lipids and prevent cardiovascular disease. The most common side effects of rosuvastatin are abdominal pain, nausea, headaches, and muscle pain.

Insulin detemir is part of the class of drugs called long-acting insulin (antidiabetics). Insulin detemir is a long-acting synthetic version of human insulin that is prescribed for both type 1 and type 2 diabetes. It is injected under the skin and is effective for up to 24 hours. Insulin detemir side effects include low blood sugar, allergic reactions, pain at the injection site, and weight gain.

[ Rivaroxaban = -xaban is a suffix term that refers to a class of Factor Xa inhibitor (anticoagulant).] Rivaroxaban is an anticoagulant (blood thinner) prescribed for the prevention of and treatment of blood clots. As well as managing deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary emboli, it is used to avoid blood clots in atrial fibrillation and following hip or knee surgery.

[ Raltegravir = -tegravir is a suffix term that refers to a class of  HIV integrase inhibitors (antiviral) .] The antiretroviral drug raltegravir is used in combination with other drugs in the treatment of HIV/AIDS. It can also be used in HIV post-exposure prophylaxis. It is common to experience sleep problems, feeling tired, nausea, high blood sugar, and headaches while taking raltegravir.

[ Enoxaparin = -parin is a suffix term that refers to a class of anticoagulant (blood thinner) .] The anticoagulant medication (blood thinner) enoxaparin sodium is used to treat and prevent deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE), including during pregnancy and after certain types of surgery. Bleeding, fever, and swelling of the legs are common side effects of enoxaparin.

Sevelamer belongs to a class of medications called phosphate binders. Sevelamer is used to control high levels of phosphorus in the blood when people with chronic kidney disease are on dialysis. 

[ Ustekinumab = -mab is a suffix term that refers to a class of monoclonal antibody. ] Ustekinumab is a monoclonal antibody that is prescribed to treat moderate to severe plaque psoriasis (Ps), as well as active psoriatic arthritis (PsA). Nasopharyngitis, upper respiratory tract infection, headache, and fatigue are common adverse reactions to ustekinumab.