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Abilify (aripiprazole)

Oral drug for the treatment of schizophrenia

Abraxane (paclitaxel protein-bound particles for injectable suspension)

For the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer

ABREVA (docosanol)

Cold sore/fever blister

Abstral (fentanyl sublingual tablets)

For the treatment of breakthrough cancer pain in opioid-tolerant patients

Abthrax (raxibacumab)

For the treatment and prevention of anthrax

Accolate

Treatment for asthma

Accolate

zafirlukast, 10 mg and 20 mg tablets.

Accretropin (somatropin rDNA Original)

For the treatment of growth failure in pediatrics

Aciphex (rabeprazole sodium)

For the treatment of symptomatic gastroesophageal reflux disease

Actemra ((ocilizumab)

For the treatment of Polyarticular Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis

Actemra (tocilizumab)

For the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis

Actemra (tocilizumab)

For the treatment of systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis

Actiq

Treatment for Cancer Pain

Activella (Estradiol/Norethindrone Acetate) Tablets

Combination hormone replacement therapy for the prevention of osteoporosis and other symptoms associated w/postmenopause

Actonel

Treatment for Paget's Disease

ACTOplus met (pioglitazone hydrochloride and metformin hydrochloride)

For the treatment of type 2 diabetes

ACTOS

Treatment for type II diabetes

Acular (ketorolac tromethamine ophthalmic solution) 0.5%

Treatment for postoperative inflammation in patients who have undergone cataract extraction

Acular (ketorolac tromethamine ophthalmic solution) 0.5%

Treatment for post-surgical inflammation following cataract extraction

Acuvail (ketorolac tromethamine)

For the treatment of pain and inflammation following cataract surgery.

Acyclovir Capsules

Generic equivalent of Zovirax

Adcirca (tadalafil)

For the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension

Adcretris (brentuximab vedotin)

For the treatment of Hodgkin lymphoma and anaplastic large cell lymphoma

Adderall (mixed salts of a single-entity amphetamine)

Treatment for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder

Adderall XR

Once-daily medication for the treatment of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

Advicor (extended-release niacin/lovastatin)

For the treatment of cholesterol disorders

Afinitor (everolimus)

For the treatment of advanced pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors

Afinitor (everolimus)

For the treatment of hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer

Afinitor (everolimus)

For the treatment of renal angiomyolipoma associated with tuberous sclerosis complex

Afinitor (everolimus)

For the treatment of renal cell carcinoma

Agenerase (amprenavir)

For the treatment of HIV-1 infection.

Aggrenox

Aggrenox (aspirin/extended-release dipyridamole) 25mg/200mg capules for the prevention of recurrence of stroke

Agrylin (anagrelide HCL)

Treatment for Thrombocythemia

Agrylin (anagrelide HCL)

Treatment for thrombocythemia

AK-Con-A (naphazoline ophthalmic)

Over-the-counter combination vasoconstrictor/antihistamine product for opthalmic use

Akten (lidocaine hydrochloride)

For anesthesia during ophthalmologic procedures

Alamast

pemirolast potassium ophthalmic solution

Albenza (albendazole)

Treatment for parasitic infections caused by worms

Aldara (imiquimod)

Treatment for external genital and perianal warts

Aldurazyme (laronidase)

For the treatment of Mucopolysaccharidosis I (MPS I) in subjects aged 5 to 65

Alesse (100 mcg levonorgestrel/20 mcg ethinyl estradiol tablets)

Treatment for the prevention of pregnancy

Alimta (pemetrexed for injection)

For the treatment of malignant pleural mesothelioma

Alinia (nitazoxanide)

For the treatment Diarrhea caused by Cryptosporidium and Giardia in children.

Allegra (fexofenadine hydrochloride)

Treatment for seasonal allergy symptoms

Allegra-D

Treatment for nasal congestion due to seasonal allergy

Alora

Transdermal patch for the prevention of postmenopausal osteoporosis and treatment of vasomotor menopausal symptoms

Aloxi (palonosetron)

For the prevention of nausea and vomiting associated with emetogenic cancer chemotherapy

Alphagan (brimonidine)

Treatment for open-angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension

AlphaNine SD Coagulation Factor IX (Human)

Treatment for the prevention and control of bleeding in subjects with hemophilia

Alrex

Treatment for seasonal allergic conjunctivitis

Altabax (retapamulin)

For the treatment of impetigo due to Staphylococcus aureus or Streptococcus pyogenes

Altocor (lovastatin) Extended-Release Tablets

Oral tablets for the adjuctive treatment of hypercholesterolemia

Alvesco (ciclesonide)

For the maintenance treatment of asthma as prophylactic therapy in adults and adolescents

Amaryl (Glimepiride)

Treatment for type II diabetes

Amerge

Treatment for acute migraine

Amevive (alefacept)

For moderate to severe chronic plaque psoriasis.

Amitiza (lubiprostone)

For the treatment of chronic idiopathic constipation

Amoxil (amoxicillin)

Treatment (antibiotic) for common bacteria

Ampyra (dalfampridine)

For the improvement of walking in patients with multiple sclerosis

Amrix (cyclobenzaprine hydrochloride extended release)

For the treatment of muscle spasm associated with acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions

Amturnide (aliskiren + amlodipine + hydrochlorothiazide)

For the treatment of uncontrolled hypertension

Androderm (Testosterone Transdermal System)

Treatment for primary and secondary hypogonadism

AndroGel testosterone gel

For testosterone replacement therapy in males with testosterone deficiency

AneuVysion Assay

Genetic test for birth defects

Anexsia

Treatment for chronic pain

Angiomax (bivalirudin)

For patients with unstable angina undergoing percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA)

Antizol Injection

Treatment for ethylene glycol poisoning

Anturol (oxybutynin) Gel

For the treatment of overactive bladder

Anzemet

Treatment for emesis

Anzemet

Treatment for the prevention of nausea and vomiting associated with chemotherapy and surgery

Aphthasol

Treatment for canker sores

Aplenzin (bupropion hydrobromide)

For the treatment of major depressive disorder

Apokyn (apomorphine hydrochloride)

For the treatment of acute, intermittent hypomobility episodes associated with advanced Parkinson’s disease

Apthasol (Amlexanox)

Treatment for canker sores

Aptivus (tipranavir)

For the adjunctive treatment of HIV-1 infections

Aptivus (tipranavir)

For the treatment of HIV

Arava

Treatment for Rheumatoid Arthritis

Arcapta (indacaterol maleate inhalation powder)

For the treatment of airflow obstruction resulting from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Aredia (pamidronate disodium for injection)

Treatment for osteolytic bone metastases of breast cancer

Arestin (minocycline hydrochloride)

For treatment of adult periodontitis

Argatroban Injection

Anticoagulant for prophylaxis or treatment of thrombosis in patients with heparin-induced thrombocytopenia.

ARICEPT (donepezil hydrochloride)

Treatment for Alzheimer's Disease

Arimidex (anastrozole)

Treatment for advanced breast cancer in postmenopausal women

Arixtra

Injectable solution for the prevention of deep vein thrombosis

Aromasin Tablets

Exemestane Tablets, 25 mg

Arranon (nelarabine)

For the treatment of T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia and T-cell lymphoblastic lymphoma

Arthrotec

Treatment for arthritis

Arzerra (ofatumumab)

For the treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukemia

Asacol (mesalamine)

Treatment of ulcerative colitis

Astelin nasal spray

Treatment for seasonal allergic rhinitis

Astepro (azelastine hydrochloride nasal spray)

For the treatment of seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis

Atacand (candesartan cilexetil)

For the treatment of hypertension

Atracurium Besylate Injection

Generic equivalent of Tracrium

Atridox

Treatment for periodontal disease

Atridox

Treatment of chronic adult periodontitis

Atrovent (ipratropium bromide)

Treatment for runny nose due to allergies and the common cold

Atryn (antithrombin recombinant lyophilized powder for reconstitution)

For the prevention of peri-operative and peri-partum thromboembolic events

Aubagio (teriflunomide)

For the treatment of multiple sclerosis

Augmentin (amoxicillin/clavulanate)

Treatment for infections involving drug-resistant bacteria

Avandamet (rosiglitazone maleate and metformin HCl)

For improvement of glycemic control in type 2 diabetes patients

Avandia (rosiglitazone maleate)

Treatment for type II diabetes mellitus

Avastin (bevacizumab)

For the treatment of metastatic carcinoma of the colon or rectum

Avastin (bevacizumab)

For the treatment of renal cell carcinoma

Avelox I.V. (moxifloxacin hydrochloride)

Injectable antibacterial agent for adults with susceptible strains of bacterial infections

Avinza (morphine sulfate)

Extended release capsule for the relief of pain requiring continuous, around-the-clock therapy

Avita Gel

Treatment for acne

Avonex (Interferon Beta 1-A)

Treatment for multiple sclerosis

Axert (almotriptan malate) tablets

For the treatment of migraine attacks

Axid AR (nizatidine

Over-the-counter anti-ulcer treatment

Axona (caprylidene)

For the treatment of Alzheimer's disease

AzaSite (azithromycin)

For the treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis

Azmacort (triamcinolone acetonide) Inhalation Aerosol

Treatment for asthma

Azor (amlodipine besylate; olmesartan medoxomil)

For the treatment of hypertension

Azulfidine EN-tabs Tablets (sulfasalazine delayed release tablets, USP)

Treatment for rheumatoid arthritis