Ultram ( Tramadol ) capsule

Tramadol is the generic name for a prescription pain reliever sold under the brand names Ultram, Conzip, Rybix ODT, and Ultram ER.
Doctors prescribe tramadol to treat moderate to severe pain in adults.
Tramadol comes as a tablet, and as an extended-release tablet or capsule to treat around-the-clock pain.
It's in a class of pain drugs called opiate narcotic analgesics, which work by changing the way your brain responds to pain. It may increase levels of the neurotransmitters norepinephrine and serotonin.
Ultracet is a combination drug, made from tramadol and acetaminophen.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved tramadol in 1995 for the drug company Janssen Pharmaceuticals under the brand name Ultram.
In 2002, the FDA approved a generic version of tramadol, which many companies now manufacture.
A 2014 study suggested that giving tramadol to people before surgery may help ease post-anesthesia shivering - a common complication that develops in people recovering from general anesthesia.

Duloxetine Cymbalta capsule

Cymbalta is the brand name for duloxetine, an antidepressant prescribed to treat the symptoms of depression.
In addition to depression, doctors can prescribe Cymbalta to treat anxiety that lasts for at least six months, pain from diabetic nerve damage, fibromyalgia, and long-term muscle or bone pain.
Cymbalta is in a class of medications called serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs).
It works by increasing the levels of the neurotransmitters serotonin and norepinephrine, which help regulate mood and may block pain signals traveling through the brain.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved duloxetine in 2004 under the brand name Cymbalta for the Lilly drug company.
In 2013, the FDA announced that it had approved generic versions of duloxetine for several drug companies.
Cymbalta could also help ease pain associated with osteoarthritis, according to a study published in the International Journal of Clinical Practice in 2012.
The researchers noted that use of Cymbalta could result in fewer side effects than the drugs traditionally used for the condition, such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or NSAIDs, which can lead to gastrointestinal bleeding, and opioids like morphine, which often lead to constipation.
They concluded that doctors may consider adding antidepressants, such as Cymbalta to the treatment regimens for patients with osteoarthritis.

Zolpidem ( Ambien )

Ambien is the brand name for zolpidem, a drug that's used to treat insomnia.
Insomnia is a sleep disorder that makes it difficult for you to go to sleep, stay asleep, or both.
Ambien is in a class of drugs called sedative-hypnotics. They work by slowing the activity in your brain, which allows for a state of sleep.
Sanofi-Aventis makes Ambien, which was approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1992.
Several companies make generic zolpidem, which became available in 2007.
In addition to Ambien, zolpidem is available as:

• Edluar, a sublingual tablet (placed under your tongue)
• Zolpimist, an oral spray
• Intermezzo, a rapid-acting sublingual tablet
• Ambien CR, an extended release tablet with one layer to help you go to sleep and another to help you stay asleep

Azithromycin ( Zithromax ) tablets

Azithromycin is the generic name for a prescription drug available as Zithromax, Zmax, and Z-Pak.
The drug is an antibiotic used to treat a variety of bacterial infections, such as cat-scratch disease, ear infections, infections of the skin or surrounding tissue, and throat or tonsil infections.
Azithromycin is also used to treat lung and other respiratory infections, such as bronchitis, sinusitis, community acquired pneumonia, some cases of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and whooping cough (pertussis).
Doctors may also prescribe azithromycin for genital infections and sexually transmitted diseases, such as gonorrhea, infections of the urethra or cervix, genital ulcers, and severe pelvic inflammatory disease.
Azithromycin belongs to group of drugs known as macrolide antibiotics. They work by preventing bacteria from making their own proteins.
As with other antibiotics, to prevent the spread of drug-resistant infections, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) strongly advises doctors to prescribe the drug only when there is proof, or a strong suspicion, that the infection is caused by bacteria against which azithromycin is effective.
The FDA first approved azithromycin under the brand name Zithromax in 1991. Pfizer Pharmaceuticals manufactures the drug.

Levothyroxine ( Synthroid )

Levothyroxine is a synthetic thyroid hormone used to treat hypothyroidism, a condition in which the thyroid gland doesn't produce enough thyroid hormone.
The drug is available under the brand names Levothroid, Levoxyl, Levo-T, Synthroid, Tirosint, and Unithroid.
Thyroid hormones affect the metabolism of protein, fats, and carbohydrates. They also affect a person's growth and development.
If untreated, hypothyroidism can lead to poor growth, slow speech, loss of energy, weight gain, hair loss, dry skin, and increased sensitivity to cold temperatures.
Levothyroxine can help reverse these symptoms. The drug can also help treat the congenital form of hypothyroidism, as well as an enlarged thyroid gland (goiter) and thyroid cancer.
Levothyroxine has been available in the United States since the 1950s, but the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) didn't approve it until 2000.

Zocor Simvastatin tablets

What Is Zocor (Simvastatin)

Zocor is the brand name of simvastatin, a prescription drug used to lower blood cholesterol.
Zocor belongs to a class of drugs known as statins, also called HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors.
Statins reduce cholesterol levels in your blood by blocking an enzyme needed to make cholesterol, as well as increasing the number of low-density lipoprotein (LDL or "bad" cholesterol) receptors in the liver, so the liver can process more of the LDL found in your blood.
By lowering cholesterol, statins help to prevent the buildup of plaque in blood vessels, which can lead to atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries), heart disease, and stroke.
Statins are used to help prevent heart disease in those who don't have it but are at risk, and in those who have already had some form of cardiovascular disease, such as a stroke or heart attack.
Your doctor will prescribe Zocor along with suggesting a healthy diet, weight loss if you need it, and exercise to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and other problems.
Zocor, manufactured by Merck & Co., was approved by the Food and Drug Association (FDA) in 1991. The FDA approved the first generic version of simvastatin in 2006, and now many companies offer the generic version.
Zocor is offered in a tablet form or a disintegrating tablet form.

Vicodin Norco (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen)

What Is Vicodin?

Vicodin is a drug that is commonly used to treat pain. Because it is a strong pain killer, it is commonly prescribed for moderate to severe pain after surgery or for injuries such as broken bones or ligament tears. However, due to its chemical makeup Vicodin is extremely addictive and users frequently become dependent on the drug.
The following is an overview of how Vicodin addiction affects the body of those who abuse it. If you or someone you love is addicted to opiates, it may be helpful to seek treatment at a recovery program.

How Is Vicodin Made?

Vicodin is made from acetaminophen and hydrocodone, with a potency and effect on the body that is similar to another one of the most commonly prescribed opiates morphine. Other drugs that are similar to Vicodin are:

Prilosec Zegerid omeprazole tablets

What is omeprazole, and how does it work (mechanism of action)?

Omeprazole is in a class of drugs called proton pump inhibitors (PPI) that block the production of acid by the stomach. Other drugs in the class include lansoprazole (Prevacid), rabeprazole (Aciphex), pantoprazole (Protonix), and esomeprazole (Nexium). Proton pump inhibitors are used for the treatment of conditions such as ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and the Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, which are all caused by stomach acid. Omeprazole, like other proton-pump inhibitors, blocks the enzyme in the wall of the stomach that produces acid. By blocking the enzyme, the production of acid is decreased, and this allows the stomach and esophagus to heal. Zegerid contains omeprazole and an antacid (sodium bicarbonate). The FDA approved omeprazole in September 1989.

What brand names are available for omeprazole?

Prilosec, Zegerid, Prilosec OTC, Zegerid OTC

Is omeprazole available as a generic drug?

Yes (Prilosec)

Zofran (ondansetron) tablets

Generic Name: ondansetron hydrochloride dihydrate
Product Name: Zofran Tablets

Indication: What Zofran Tablets are used for

Zofran Tablets are used to help stop nausea (sick feeling) and vomiting which can occur after medical treatments and operations.
Zofran Tablets should only be used to treat nausea and vomiting for which they have been prescribed.
Your doctor may have prescribed Zofran Tablets for another reason. If you want more information, ask your doctor.
Zofran Tablets are not addictive.