Medications
For the treatment of schizophrenia, bipolar 1 disorder, major depressive disorder, children with autistic disorder, and Tourette’s disorder
Abilify is an atypical antipsychotic medication used to treat schizophrenia. It is also used to treat mania and bipolar 1 disorder.
Abilify may also be taken to manage irritability in children with autistic disorder.
It is also used to treat Tourette’s disorder.
For the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy.
Adderall is a central nervous system stimulant that may help increase attention and decrease impulsiveness and hyperactivity in people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), aged 3 years and older.
For the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy
Adderall XR (extended release) is a central nervous system stimulant that may help increase attention and decrease impulsiveness and hyperactivity in people with ADHD, ages 3 years and older.
Adderall XR is also approved to treat narcolepsy, which causes overwhelming daytime sleepiness and a sudden urge to fall asleep.
To significantly lower the chance of pregnancy after unprotected sex or birth control failure
Aftera is emergency contraception used to significantly lower the chance of pregnancy.
It is taken immediately after unprotected sex or if usual contraception failed. It is a backup method and not meant to be used as regular birth control.
For preventing heart attack and stroke
Atorvastatin (Lipitor) is a statin, taken to lower high cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke in people at increased risk for these diseases.
For treating mild to moderate bacterial infections
Azithromycin is an antibiotic used to treat a range of mild to moderate bacterial infections caused by certain types of bacteria.
For the treatment of a severe, nodular, hard-to-treat acne
Claravis is an oral retinoid reserved for treating severe, nodular, hard-to-treat acne.
For the treatment of serious bacterial infections
Clindamycin is used to treat certain types of bacterial infections, including infections of the lungs, skin, blood, female reproductive organs, and internal organs.
For the prevention of heart attack and stroke
Clopidogrel is an antiplatelet medication used to prevent blood clots from forming. This reduces the risk for heart attack and stroke.
It is for people who have had a stroke, severe chest pain, or heart attack, and for people who are at risk for these conditions.
For the treatment of stomach ulcers and too much stomach acid
Famotidine is used to treat ulcers (sores) in the stomach lining or small intestine.
It is also taken for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and conditions that cause the stomach to produce too much acid.
Over-the-counter famotidine is used for occasional heartburn, acid indigestion, or sour stomach.
For the treatment of postherpetic neuralgia (nerve pain that occurs after having shingles), seizures in people with epilepsy, and restless legs syndrome
Gabapentin is an anticonvulsant drug taken to manage postherpetic neuralgia—burning or stabbing pain in the skin—a long-term symptom of shingles.
It is also used to control certain types of seizures in people who have epilepsy, and to treat restless legs syndrome.
For controlling high blood sugar in people with diabetes
Humalog is a fast-acting injectable insulin used to control high blood sugar (glucose) levels in adults and children with type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
For the treatment of asthma, bronchoconstriction (difficulty breathing) during exercise, and allergic rhinitis (hay fever)
Montelukast (Singulair) is used to prevent and treat wheezing, difficulty breathing, chest tightness, and coughing in adults and children 12 months of age or older with asthma.
It is taken to prevent exercise-induced bronchoconstriction (difficulty breathing).
Montelukast is also approved to treat allergic rhinitis (hay fever) in adults and children who have not responded to or cannot tolerate other medications. However, the FDA now advises against taking it for this milder disease because of the risk of serious mental health side effects
For treating pain, tenderness, inflammation, and fever
Naproxen is taken for pain, inflammation, and other symptoms of osteoarthritis, juvenile arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis.
It is also taken for tendonitis, bursitis, acute gout, and cramps related to menstrual period.
Over-the-counter naproxen is taken to reduce fever and pain.
A hormonal contraceptive to prevent pregnancy
NuvaRing is a hormonal contraceptive, containing progestin and estrogen. It is a small, flexible piece of plastic that is inserted into the vagina to provide birth control.
For the treatment of GERD, stomach ulcers, and too much stomach acid
For treating gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and damage caused by GERD.
It is also taken for ulcers in the stomach or small intestine, or to treat too much stomach acid.
An over-the-counter version is available to treat frequent heartburn in adults.
To prevent asthma symptoms including difficulty breathing, chest tightness, wheezing, and coughing, and to maintain airflow in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Symbicort is an inhaled aerosol for preventing difficulty breathing, chest tightness, wheezing and coughing due to asthma in adults and children 6 years of age and older.
It is also used to maintain airflow in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
For the treatment and prevention of influenza (flu)
Tamiflu is an antiviral drug used for the prevention and treatment of seasonal flu in adults and children over 1 year old.
For the treatment of overactive bladder
VESIcare is an antispasmodic drug used to treat overactive bladder, such as incontinence, in adults. In children, it is taken to treat neurogenic detrusor overactivity, a bladder disorder.