Drugs A-Z List
Diseases & Conditions A-Z List
Herbs & Supplements
Medical Dictionary
Popular Drugs
Popular Diseases & Conditions
Drugs A-Z list
Drugs A-Z List - «W»:
Wal-finate
Wal-finateGeneric Name: chlorpheniramine (KLOR fen IR a meen)Brand Names: AHist, Aller-Chlor, Allergy Relief, C.P.M., Chlo-Amine, Chlor-Al Rel, Chlor-Mal, Chlor-Phen, Chlor-Phenit, Chlor-Trimeton, Chlor-Trimeton Allergy SR, Chlorphen, ChlorTan, Ed Chlor-Tan, Ed ChlorPed, PediaTan, Ridramin, TanaHist-PD, Triaminic Allergy, Wal-finateWhat is Wal-finate (chlorpheniramine)?Chlorpheniramin...
Wal-itin
Wal-itinGeneric Name: loratadine (lor AH ta deen)Brand Names: Alavert, Claritin, Claritin 24 Hour Allergy, Claritin Hives Relief, Claritin Reditab, Clear-Atadine, Clear-Atadine Children's, Dimetapp ND, Tavist ND, Wal-itinWhat is Wal-itin (loratadine)?Loratadine is an antihistamine that reduces the natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itch...
warfarin
warfarin (Oral route)WAR-far-inOral routeTabletWarfarin sodium can cause major or fatal bleeding. Bleeding is more likely to occur during the starting period and with a higher dose (resulting in a higher INR). Risk factors for bleeding include high intensity of anticoagulation (INR greater than 4.0), age 65 or greater, highly variable INRs, history of gastrointestinal bleeding, hypertension,...
warfarin Intravenous
warfarin (Intravenous route)WAR-far-inOral routeTabletWarfarin sodium can cause major or fatal bleeding. Bleeding is more likely to occur during the starting period and with a higher dose (resulting in a higher INR). Risk factors for bleeding include high intensity of anticoagulation (INR greater than 4.0), age 65 or greater, highly variable INRs, history of gastrointestinal bleeding, hypert...
Warfarin
Warfarin Generic Name: Warfarin (WAR-far-in)Brand Name: CoumadinWarfarin can cause severe and sometimes fatal bleeding. Bleeding is more likely to occur at the start of treatment or with high doses. Patients who have a history of stomach or bowel bleeding, high blood pressure, blood vessel problems in the brain, serious heart disease, anemia, cancer, or decreased kidney function may be at...
Warfarin Tablets
WarfarinGeneric Name: Warfarin (WAR-far-in)Brand Name: CoumadinWarfarin can cause severe and sometimes fatal bleeding. Bleeding is more likely to occur at the start of treatment or with high doses. Patients who have a history of stomach or bowel bleeding, high blood pressure, blood vessel problems in the brain, serious heart disease, anemia, cancer, or decreased kidney function may be at g...
Warfarin sodium
Warfarin sodiumBrand names: CoumadinWhy is Warfarin sodium prescribed?Coumadin is an anticoagulant (blood thinner). It is prescribed to:Prevent and/or treat a blood clot that has formed within a blood vessel or in the lungs.Prevent and/or treat blood clots associated with certain heart conditions or replacement of a heart valve.Aid in the prevention of blood clots that ma...
Warfarin Sodium
Warfarin SodiumPronunciation: (WAR-far-in SOE-dee-um)Class: AnticoagulantsTrade Names:Coumadin- Tablets 1 mg- Tablets 2 mg- Tablets 2.5 mg- Tablets 3 mg- Tablets 4 mg- Tablets 5 mg- Tablets 6 mg- Tablets 7.5 mg- Tablets 10 mg- Powder for Injection, lyophilized 2 mg/mLTrade Names:Jantoven- Tablets 1 mg- Tablets 2 mg- Tablets 2.5 mg- Tablets 3 mg- Tab...
Wart-Off Maximum Strength Topical
Wart-Off Maximum StrengthGeneric Name: salicylic acid (Topical route)sal-i-SIL-ik AS-idCommonly used brand name(s):In the U.S.AkurzaAliclenAvosilBetasalCompound WCorn RemovingDermarest PsoriasisDHS SalDrytexDuofilmDuoplantFreezoneFung-OGets-It Corn/Callus RemoverGordofilmHydrisalicIonilIonil PlusKeralytKeralyt ScalpLupicareMediplastMg217 Sal-...
Wart-Off Treatment
Wart-Off TreatmentGeneric Name: salicylic acid topical (SAL i SIL ik AS id TOP ik al)Brand Names: Compound W, DermalZone, Dermarest Psoriasis Skin Treatment, Dr Scholl's Callus Removers, Dr Scholl's Clear Away Wart Remover, Dr Scholl's Corn Removers, Duofilm, Freezone Corn Remover, Hydrisalic, Keralyt, Mediplast, Oxy Face Scrub, Propa P.H., Salac, Salex, Scalpicin Scalp Relief, Sebucare, Stri-...
Water
Water Generic Name: Water (bak-TEER-ee-oh-STAT-ik)Brand Name: Generic only. No brands available.Water is used for:Mixing with certain medicines that are given by injection.Water is a sterile solution used to mix and dilute other medicines.Do NOT use Water if:you are allergic to any ingredient in Water Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of t...
We Mist II LA
We Mist II LAGeneric Name: guaifenesin and pseudoephedrine (gwye FEN e sin, soo doe e FED rin)Brand Names: Altarussin PE, Ambifed, Biotuss PE, D-Feda II, Despec-SR, Dynex, ExeFen, Guiatex II SR, Maxifed, Maxifed-G, Medent LD, Medent-LDI, Mucinex D, Nasabid SR, Nasatab LA, Nomuc-PE, Poly-Vent IR, Poly-Vent, Jr., Pseudatex, Pseudo GG, Pseudo GG TR, Pseudo Max, Q-Tussin PE, Respaire-120 SR, Robit...
We Mist LA
We Mist LAGeneric Name: guaifenesin and pseudoephedrine (gwye FEN e sin, soo doe e FED rin)Brand Names: Altarussin PE, Ambifed, Biotuss PE, D-Feda II, Despec-SR, Dynex, ExeFen, Guiatex II SR, Maxifed, Maxifed-G, Medent LD, Medent-LDI, Mucinex D, Nasabid SR, Nasatab LA, Nomuc-PE, Poly-Vent IR, Poly-Vent, Jr., Pseudatex, Pseudo GG, Pseudo GG TR, Pseudo Max, Q-Tussin PE, Respaire-120 SR, Robituss...
Welchol
WelcholGeneric Name: colesevelam (KOH le SEV e lam)Brand Names: WelcholWhat is Welchol (colesevelam)?Colesevelam is a cholesterol-lowering drug.Colesevelam lowers "bad" cholesterol in the blood, which is also called LDL (low-density lipoprotein) cholesterol. Lowering your LDL cholesterol may reduce your risk of hardened arteries, which can lead to heart attacks, stroke, and circulat...
WelChol
WelCholGeneric name: ColesevelamBrand names: WelCholWhy is WelChol prescribed?WelChol is used to lower blood cholesterol levels when diet and exercise prove insufficient. It works by binding with cholesterol-based bile acids to take them out of circulation. This prompts the liver to produce a replacement supply of bile acids, drawing the extra cholesterol it needs out of the ...