Top Brand and Generic Drugs (Part 4)

Drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol are used to treat premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), acne, and contraception. There may be adverse reactions such as headaches, menstrual irregularities, nausea, breast tenderness, and mood changes.

[Hydralazine = -dralazine is a suffix term that pertains to the drug class known as antihypertensives.] Medications like hydralazine are used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. High blood pressure in pregnancy and very high blood pressure causing symptoms are included. It is administered orally or via injection. Headaches and fast heartbeats are common side effects.

[Benztropine = tropin pertains to the drug class known as anticholinergic.] As an anticholinergic, benztropine is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease and other medical conditions that cause tremors. Benztropine can be taken by mouth or injected into a vein or muscle. Dry mouth, blurry vision, nausea, and constipation are some of the common side effects.

Hydrocodone belongs the drug class known as opiate (narcotic) analgesics. Hydrocodone is used for treating severe pain and as a cough suppressant. It is administered orally. When severe pain is severe enough to require an opioid, it is combined with acetaminophen/hydrocodone or ibuprofen/hydrocodone, along with homatropine methylbromide to relieve cough.

[Paroxetine = -oxetine is a suffix term that pertains to the drug class known as selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) (antidepressant).] A selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) drug, paroxetine is sold under the brand names Paxil and Seroxat, among others. Major depressive disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, and premenstrual dysphoria are treated with this medication. The most common side effects of paroxetine are drowsiness, dry mouth, loss of appetite, sweating, trouble sleeping, and sexual dysfunction.

[Lorazepam = -azepam is a suffix term that pertains to the drug class known as benzodiazepines (tranquilizers).] Anxiety disorders, insomnia, seizures, alcohol withdrawal, and chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting are treated with Lorazepam. Lorazepam can be taken by mouth or injected into a muscle or vein.

Phenazopyridine belongs to the drug class known as analgesics. Phenazopyridine acts as a local analgesic in the urinary tract when excreted by the kidneys. Patients often use it for pain, irritation, or urgency caused by urinary tract infections, surgery, or injury to the urinary tract.

Hydroxychloroquine belongs to the drug class known as antimalarials. Hydroxychloroquine prevents and treats malaria in areas where it remains sensitive to chloroquine. It is also used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and porphyria cutanea limitada. The medication is taken by mouth.

Lidocaine = -caine is a suffix term belongs to the drug class known as local anesthetics. Lidocaine is a type of local anesthetic. Local anesthesia is provided by lidocaine by blocking nerves at various points in the body. Moreover, it works as an analgesic, an antiarrhythmic agent, and an adjunct to tracheal intubation. 

Diclofenac = -fenac is a suffix term belongs to the drug class known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Diclofenac belongs to a class of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that is prescribed for pain and inflammatory conditions such as gout. Diclofenac is available orally, rectally, intravenously, and topically.