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Term | Definition |
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acetaminophen | Drug classification: analgesics, antipyretics Drug use: moderate pain from headaches, muscle aches, menstrual periods, colds and sore throats Generic or brand names: Generic: acetaminophen Brand: Tylenol |
acetylsalicylic acid | Drug classification: nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) Drug use: reduce pain1,2 or inflammation Generic or brand names: Generic: acetylsalicylic acid Brand: ASA |
Pregabalin | Drug classification: Analgesic Drug use: treat pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes or to shingles (herpes zoster) infection Generic or brand names: Generic: pregabalin Brand: Lyrica |
cyclobenzaprine | Drug classification: Analgesic, Pain Muscle relaxant Drug use: to help relax certain muscles in your body Generic or brand names: Generic: cyclobenzaprine Brand: Flexeril |
Naproxen | Drug classification: Analgesic, Pain NSAID Drug use: to relieve arthritis (eg, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or juvenile arthritis) inflammation, swelling, stiffness, and joint pain. Generic or brand names: Generic: naproxen Brand: Aleve |
Celecoxib | Drug classification: nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) Drug use: arthritis (eg, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or juvenile rheumatoid arthritis) Generic or brand names: Generic: celecoxib Brand: Celebrex |
Diclofenac | Drug classification: nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) Drug use: to treat aches and pains, as well as problems with joints, muscles and bones Generic or brand names: Generic: diclofenac Brand: Voltaren |
hydromorphone | Drug classification: opioids Drug use: relieve pain Generic or brand names: Generic: hydromorphone Brand: Dilaudid |
Morphine | Drug classification: opioids Drug use: relieve pain Generic or brand names: Generic: morphine Brand: Avinza |
oxycodone | Drug classification: opioids Drug use: relieve pain Generic or brand names: Generic: oxycodone Brand: Oxycontin |
Amoxicillin | Drug classification: penicillin antibiotic Drug use: to treat bacterial infections, such as chest infections (including pneumonia) and dental abscesses Generic or brand names: Generic: amoxicillin Brand: Amoxil |
Azithromycin | Drug classification: macrolide antibiotics Drug use: to treat certain bacterial infections in many different parts of the body. Generic or brand names: Generic: azithromycin Brand: Zithromax |
Cephalexin | Drug classification: cephalosporin antibiotics Drug use: to treat certain bacterial infections in many different parts of the body Generic or brand names: Generic: cephalexin Brand: Keflex |
ciprofloxacin | Drug classification: quinolone antibiotics Drug use: to treat bacterial infections like chest infections (including pneumonia) skin and bone infections. sexually transmitted infections (STIs) Generic or brand names: Generic: ciprofloxacin Brand: Cipro |
clarithromycin | Drug classification: macrolide antibiotics Drug use: to treat bacterial infections Generic or brand names: Generic: clarithromycin Brand: Biaxin |
Divalproex | Drug classification: Anticonvulsant Drug use: to treat certain types of seizures (epilepsy) Generic or brand names: Generic: divalproex Brand: Depakote |
Gabapentin | Drug classification: anticonvulsants Drug use: prevent seizures and relieve pain for certain conditions in the nervous system. Generic or brand names: Generic: Gabapentin Brand: Neurontin |
Clonazepam | Drug classification: benzodiazepines Drug use: to control seizures or fits due to epilepsy, involuntary muscle spasms, panic disorder and sometimes restless legs syndrome. Generic or brand names: Generic: clonazepam Brand: Klonopin |
Lorazepam | Drug classification: benzodiazepines Drug use: It's used to treat anxiety and sleeping problems that are related to anxiety Generic or brand names: Generic: lorazepam Brand: Ativan |
Oxazepam | Drug classification: benzodiazepine Drug use: used to relieve symptoms of anxiety, including anxiety caused by depression, and the symptoms of alcohol withdrawal. Generic or brand names: Generic: oxazepam Brand: Serax |
temazepam | Drug classification: benzodiazepines Drug use: to treat insomnia (difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep) Generic or brand names: Generic: temazepam Brand: Restoril |
Bupropion | Drug classification: antidepressants Drug use: used to help people stop smoking Generic or brand names: Generic: bupropion Brand: Wellbutrin |
Venlafaxine | Drug classification: selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) Drug use: used to treat depression Generic or brand names: Generic: venlafaxine Brand: Effexor |
citalopram | Drug classification: selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) Drug use: to treat depression, including major depressive disorder (MDD) Generic or brand names: Generic: citalopram Brand: Celexa |
Escitalopram | Drug classification: selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) Drug use: used to treat depression and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) Generic or brand names: Generic: escitalopram Brand: Lexapro |
Paroxetine | Drug classification: (SSRIs) Drug use: treat depression,(OCD), panic disorder, generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), social anxiety disorder, premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), and (PTSD) Generic: paroxetine Brand: Paxil |
Sertraline | Drug classification: selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) Drug use: treat depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder,panic attacks, posttraumatic stress disorder Generic or brand names: Generic: sertraline Brand: Zoloft |
Trazodone | Drug classification: serotonin modulators Drug use: treat depression Generic or brand names: Generic: trazodone Brand: Desyrel |
Amitriptyline | Drug classification: tricyclic antidepressants Drug use: treating pain Generic or brand names: Generic: amitriptyline Brand: Elavil |
Mirtazapine | Drug classification: antidepressants Drug use: to treat depression Generic or brand names: Generic: mirtazapine Brand: Remeron |
Atorvastatin | Drug classification: Ant-hypercholesterolemia, HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (statins) Drug use: lowers cholesterol, Hyperlipidemia Generic or brand names: Generic: atorvastatin Brand: Lipitor |
Ezetimibe | Drug classification: Ant-hypercholesterolemia, cholesterol-lowering medications. Drug use: treat high blood cholesterol Generic or brand names: Generic: ezetimibe Brand: Ezetrol |
Fenofibrate | Drug classification: Ant-hypercholesterolemia, antilipemic agents Drug use: reduce and treat high cholesterol and triglyceride (fat-like substances) levels in the blood Generic or brand names: Generic: fenofibrate Brand: Tricor |
rosuvastatin | Drug classification: Ant-hypercholesterolemia, HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (statins) Drug use: treat high blood cholesterol Generic or brand names: Generic: rosuvastatin Brand: Cerstor |
Simvastatin | Drug classification: Ant-hypercholesterolemia, HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (statins) Drug use: treat high blood cholesterol Generic or brand names: Generic: simvastatin Brand: Zocor |
gliclazide | Drug classification: sulfonylureas Drug use: control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes Generic or brand names: Generic: gliclazide Brand: Diamicron |
metformin | Drug classification: biguanides Drug use: type 2 diabetes Generic or brand names: Generic: metformin Brand: Metformin |
Candesartan | Drug classification: angiotensin II receptor antagonists Drug use: to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) Generic or brand names: Generic: candesartan Brand: Atacand |
perindopril | Drug classification: angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors Drug use: to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) Generic or brand names: Generic: perindopril Brand: Aceon |
Ramipril | Drug classification: angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors Drug use: to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) Generic or brand names: Generic: ramipril Brand: Altace |
irbesartan | Drug classification: angiotensin II receptor antagonists Drug use: reats high blood pressure (hypertension) and helps to prevent the risk of strokes, heart attacks and kidney problems Generic or brand names: Generic: irbesartan Brand: Avapro |
Telmisartan | Drug classification: angiotensin II receptor antagonists Drug use: to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) Generic or brand names: Generic: telmisartan Brand: Micardis |
valsartan | Drug classification: angiotensin II receptor antagonists Drug use: treat high blood pressure and heart failure Generic or brand names: Generic: valsartan Brand: Diovan |
Atenolol | Drug classification: beta blockers Drug use: high blood pressure and angina Generic or brand names: Generic: atenolol Brand: Tenormin |
Bisoprolol | Drug classification: beta blockers Drug use: to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) Generic or brand names: Generic: bisoprolol Brand: Zabeta |
Metoprolol | Drug classification: beta blockers Drug use: to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) Generic or brand names: Generic: metoprolol Brand: Lopressor |
Amlodipine | Drug classification: calcium channel blockers Drug use: to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) Generic or brand names: Generic: amiodipine Brand: Norvasc |
Diltiazem | Drug classification: calcium-channel blockers Drug use: to treat high blood pressure Generic or brand names: Generic: diltiazem Brand: Cardizem |
Nifedipine | Drug classification: calcium-channel blockers Drug use: to treat high blood pressure Generic or brand names: Generic: nifedipine Brand: Adalat |
furosemide | Drug classification: diuretics ('water pills') Drug use: treat fluid retention (edema) and swelling, caused by congestive heart failure, liver disease, kidney disease, Generic or brand names: Generic: furosemide Brand: Lasix |
hydrochlorothiazide | Drug classification: diuretics ('water pills') Drug use: to treat high blood pressure Generic or brand names: Generic: hydrochlorothiazide Brand: Microzide |
Prednisone | Drug classification: corticosteroids Drug use: arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders Generic or brand names: Generic: prednisone Brand: Prednisone |
Mometasone | Drug classification: corticosteroids Drug use: relieve the redness, swelling, itching and inflammation and discomfort of various skin conditions, including psoriasis Generic or brand names: Generic: mometasone Brand: Elocon |
Betamethasone | Drug classification: corticosteroids Drug use: itching, redness, dryness, crusting, scaling, inflammation, and discomfort of various skin conditions, including psoriasis, and eczema Generic or brand names: Generic: betamethasone Brand: Diprolene |
Hydrocortisone | Drug classification: corticosteroids Drug use: to treat redness, swelling, itching, and discomfort of various skin conditions. Generic or brand names: Generic: hydrocortisone Brand: Cortisol |
Fluticasone | Drug classification: corticosteroids Drug use: used to treat sneezing, itchy or runny nose, or other symptoms caused by hay fever. Generic or brand names: Generic: fluticasone Brand: Flonase |
Methylphenidate | Drug classification: central nervous system (CNS) stimulants, Antipsychotic Drug use: to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Generic or brand names: Generic: methylphenidate Brand: Ritalin |
Olanzapine | Drug classification: atypical antipsychotics Drug use: to treat schizophrenia Generic or brand names: Generic: olanzapine Brand: Zyprexa |
Quetiapine | Drug classification: atypical antipsychotics Drug use: treat bipolar disorder and schizophrenia Generic or brand names: Generic: quetiapine Brand: Seroquel |
Risperidone | Drug classification: atypical antipsychotics Drug use: schizophrenia Generic or brand names: Generic: rispiradone Brand: Risperdal |
Salbutamol | Drug classification: bronchodilators Drug use: used to relieve symptoms of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) such as coughing, wheezing and feeling breathless Generic or brand names: Generic: salbutamol Brand: Ventolin |
Salmeterol | Drug classification: long-acting beta-agonists (LABAs), Bronchodilator Drug use: to prevent asthma attacks and to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) Generic or brand names: Generic: salmeterol Brand: Serevent |
tiotropium bromide | Drug classification: bronchodilators Drug use: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) such as chronic bronchitis and emphysema Generic or brand names: Generic: tiotropium bromide Brand: Spiriva Inhaler |
domperidone | Drug classification: dopamine antagonists Drug use: helps you to stop feeling or being sick (nausea or vomiting), Antiemetic Generic or brand names: Generic: domperidone Brand: Motilum |
docusate | Drug classification: laxative, stool softener Drug use: It helps to soften your poo and makes your bowel movements easier if you have problems pooing (constipation) Generic or brand names: Generic: docusate Brand: Colace |
Esomeprazole | Drug classification: proton pump inhibitors Drug use: treat duodenal and gastric ulcers, erosive esophagitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, Generic or brand names: Generic: esomeprazole Brand: Nexium |
Lansoprazole | Drug classification: proton pump inhibitors Drug use: indigestion, heartburn, acid reflux and gastroesophageal-reflux-disease (GORD) Generic or brand names: Generic: lansoprazole Brand: Prevasid |
Omeprazole | Drug classification: proton-pump inhibitors Drug use: used to treat gastric and duodenal ulcers, erosive esophagitis, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) Generic or brand names: Generic: omeprazole Brand: Prilosec |
Pantoprazole | Drug classification: proton-pump inhibitors Drug use: heartburn, acid reflux and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) Generic or brand names: Generic: pantoprazole Brand: Protonix |
rabeprazole sodium | Drug classification: proton-pump inhibitors Drug use: to treat duodenal ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome Generic or brand names: Generic: rabeprazole sodium Brand: Aciphex |
allopurinol | Drug classification: xanthine oxidase inhibitors Drug use: to lower levels of uric acid in your blood Generic or brand names: Generic: allopurinol Brand: Aloprim |
Alendronate | Drug classification: bisphosphonates Drug use: used to prevent and treat osteoporosis (thinning of the bone) in women after menopause Generic or brand names: Generic: alendronate Brand: Fosamax |
risedronate | Drug classification: bisphosphonates Drug use: osteoporosis, It helps your bones stay as strong as possible Generic or brand names: Generic: risedronate Brand: Actonel |
cyanocobalamin | Drug classification: Vitamins Drug use: used to treat and prevent a lack of vitamin B12 Generic or brand names: Generic: cyanocobalamin Brand: Vitamin B12 |
Ergocalciferol | Drug classification: vitamin D analogs Drug use: hypoparathyroidism Generic or brand names: Generic: ergocalciferol Brand: Vitamin D |
Ranitidine | Drug classification: H2 blockers Drug use: indigestion, heartburn and acid reflux, gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD), and to prevent and treat stomach ulcers. Generic or brand names: Generic: ranitidine Brand: Zantac |
Estradiol | Drug classification: Estrogen Drug use: help reduce symptoms of menopause Generic or brand names: Generic: estradiol Brand: Estrace |
Desogestrel | Drug classification: synthetic progestin, Oral Contraceptive Drug use: used to prevent pregnancy Generic or brand names: Generic: desogestrel Brand: Ethinyl Estradiol |
Drospirenone | Drug classification: progestin medication, Oral Contraceptive Drug use: to prevent pregnancy Generic or brand names: Generic: drospirenone Brand: Ethinyl Estradiol |
Levonorgestrel | Drug classification: progestins Drug use: used to prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex or after failure of another birth control method Generic or brand names: Generic: levonorgestrel Brand: Plan B |
Norgestimate | Drug classification: Progestogen; Progestin; Progestogen ester Drug use: used to prevent pregnancy Generic or brand names: Generic: norgestimate Brand: Dexnorgestrel Acetime |
Zopiclone | Drug classification: sedatives/hypnotics Drug use: sleeping problems (insomnia) Generic or brand names: Generic: zopiclone Brand: Imovane |
tamsulosin | Drug classification: alpha blockers Drug use: It's used to treat men with symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostate enlargement). Generic or brand names: Generic: tamsulosin Brand: Flomax |
Levothyroxine | Drug classification: hormones. Antihypothyroid Drug use: used to treat an underactive thyroid gland (hypothyroidism) Generic or brand names: Generic: levothyroxine Brand: Synthroid |
Donepezil | Drug classification: cholinesterase inhibitors, Alzheimers Drug use: helps with some types of dementia Generic or brand names: Generic: donepezil Brand: Aricept |
Clopidogrel | Drug classification: antiplatelet medications Drug use: prevents platelets (a type of blood cell) from sticking together and forming a dangerous blood clot. Generic or brand names: Generic: clopidogrel Brand: Plavix |
Warfarin | Drug classification: anticoagulants ('blood thinners') Drug use: A blood clot in or near the heart that could trigger stroke, heart attack or organ damage. Generic or brand names: Generic: warfarin Brand: Coumadin |
nitroglycerin | Drug classification: vasodilators Drug use: used to treat episodes of angina (chest pain) in people who have coronary artery disease Generic or brand names: Generic: nitroglycerin Brand: Nitro-Dur |
Digoxin | Drug classification: digitalis glycosides Drug use: is used to improve the strength and efficiency of the heart, or to control the rate and rhythm of the heartbeat. Generic or brand names: Generic: digoxin Brand: Lanoxin |
Sildenafil | Drug classification: phosphodiesterase (PDE) inhibitors Drug use: used to treat men who have erectile dysfunction (also called sexual impotence) Generic or brand names: Generic: sildenafil Brand: Viagra, Revatio |
Tadalafil | Drug classification: phosphodiesterase (PDE) inhibitors. Drug use: used to treat erection problems (erectile dysfunction) and symptoms of an enlarged prostate Generic or brand names: Generic: tadalafil Brand: Adcirca and Cialis |
Vardenafil | Drug classification: phosphodiesterase (PDE) inhibitors Drug use: used to treat men with erectile dysfunction (sexual impotence) Generic or brand names: Generic: vardenafil Brand: Levitra and Staxyn |
Avanafil | Drug classification: phosphodiesterase 5 (PDE5) inhibitors Drug use: used to treat men who have erectile dysfunction Generic or brand names: Generic: avanafil Brand: Stendra |
Roflumilast | Drug classification: phosphodiesterase inhibitors Drug use: severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) Generic or brand names: Generic: roflumilast Brand: DALIRESP |
Apremilast | Drug classification: phosphodiesterase inhibitors Drug use: used to treat ulcers in the mouth in people with Behcet's syndrome Generic or brand names: Generic: apremilast Brand: Otezla |
Crisaborole | Drug classification: phosphodiesterase inhibitors Drug use: used to treat eczema Generic or brand names: Generic: crisaborole Brand: Eucrisa |
ibuprofen | Drug classification: NSAIDs Drug use: pain, fever, and inflammation Generic or brand names: Generic: Ibuprofen Brand: Advil, Motrin, PediaCare Children's Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer IB, and PediaCare Infant's Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer IB. |
diclofenac | Drug classification: NSAIDs Drug use: to treat aches and pains, as well as problems with joints, muscles and bones Generic or brand names: Generic: diclofenac Brand: Solaraze, Voltaren |
Celecoxib | Drug classification: NSAIDs Drug use: mild to moderate pain and help relieve symptoms of arthritis Generic or brand names: Generic: celecoxib Brand: Celebrex |
Mefenamic acid | Drug classification: NSAIDs Drug use: to treat mild to moderate pain Generic or brand names: Generic: mefenamic acid Brand: Ponstel |
Etoricoxib | Drug classification: NSAIDs Drug use: pain and swelling (inflammation) in the joints and muscles Generic or brand names: Generic: etoricoxib Brand: Arcoxia |
indomethacin | Drug classification: NSAIDs Drug use: mild to moderate acute pain and relieve symptoms of arthritis Generic or brand names: Generic: indomethacin Brand: Indocin |
esomeprazole | Drug classification: proton pump inhibitors Drug use: gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) Generic or brand names: Generic: esomeprazole Brand: Nexium |
Omeprazole | Drug classification: proton pump inhibitors Drug use: gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) Generic or brand names: Generic: omeprazole Brand: Prilosec, Zegerid |
Rabeprazole | Drug classification: proton pump inhibitors Drug use: gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) Generic or brand names: Generic: rabeprazole Brand: Aciphex |
Dexlansoprazole | Drug classification: proton pump inhibitors Drug use: gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) Generic or brand names: Generic: dexlansoprazole Brand: Dexilant |
Lansoprazole | Drug classification: proton pump inhibitors Drug use: gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) Generic or brand names: Generic: lansoprazole Brand: Prevacid |
Dilaudid / hydromorphone | Drug classification: opioid analgesic drug Drug use: relief of moderate-to-severe pain Generic or brand names: Generic: hydromorphone Brand: Dilaudid and Exalgo |
Desvenlafaxine | Drug classification: serotonin/norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRIs) Drug use: to treat depression Generic or brand names: Generic: Desvenlafaxine Brand: Pristiq and Khedezla |
Duloxetine | Drug classification: selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SSNRIs) Drug use: to treat depression and anxiety Generic or brand names: Generic: Duloxetine Brand: Cymbalta, Yentreve |
Levomilnacipran | Drug classification: selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs). Drug use: to treat depression Generic or brand names: Generic: Levomilnacipran Brand: Fetzima |
abacavir | Drug classification: nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs), antiviral; anti-HIV Drug use: to treat human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection Generic or brand names: Generic: abacavir Brand: Ziagen |
efavirenz | Drug classification: non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NNRTIs), antiviral; anti-HIV Drug use: treatment of (HIV) Generic or brand names: Generic: efavirenz Brand: Sustiva and Stocrin |
Rivaroxaban | Drug classification: factor Xa inhibitors, an anticoagulant. Drug use: to treat and prevent deep venous thrombosis (DVT) Generic or brand names: Generic: rivaroxaban Brand: Xarelto |
clobazam | Drug classification: benzodiazepines Drug use: to help control seizures (convulsions) that occur with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS) Generic or brand names: Generic: clobazam Brand: Onfi and Sympazan |
Meloxicam | Drug classification: nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) Drug use: to relieve the symptoms of arthritis Generic or brand names: Generic: meloxicam Brand: Mobic and Vivlodex |
almotriptan | Drug classification: selective serotonin receptor agonists, antimigraine; selective 5-HT receptor agonist Drug use: to treat acute migraine headaches Generic or brand names: Generic: almotriptan Brand: Axert |
amantadine | Drug classification: adamantanes, antidyskinetic Drug use: to treat Parkinson's disease Generic or brand names: Generic: amantadine Brand: Gocovri |
alcaftadine | Drug classification: antihistamines Drug use: to relieve itching of the eyes caused by pollen, ragweed, grass, animal hair, and dander Generic or brand names: Generic: alcaftadine Brand: Lastacaft |
cyproheptadine | Drug classification: antihistamines Drug use: to relieve allergic symptoms Generic or brand names: Generic: cyproheptadine Brand: Periactin |
candesartan | Drug classification: angiotensin II receptor antagonists. ARB Drug use: to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) Generic or brand names: Generic: candesartan Brand: Atacand |
irbesartan | Drug classification: angiotensin II receptor antagonists. ARB Drug use: to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) Generic or brand names: Generic: irbesartan Brand: Avapro |
fenoprofen | Drug classification: NSAIDs Drug use: to treat mild to moderate pain, relieve symptoms of arthritis Generic or brand names: Generic: fenoprofen Brand: Nalfon |
flurbiprofen | Drug classification: NSAIDs Drug use: to relieve symptoms of arthritis Generic or brand names: Generic: flurbiprofen Brand: Ansaid, Ocufen, Strepfen |
ketoprofen | Drug classification: NSAIDs Drug use: treat mild to moderate pain, such as menstrual cramps or arthritis Generic or brand names: Generic: ketoprofen Brand: Oruvail |