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… Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) On this page: About This Medicine About This Medicine Make sure you know about each … These are not complete lists of NSAIDs. Why are NSAIDs used? NSAIDS are used for many different health problems. NSAIDs help with …
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… Opioids On this page: About This Medicine About This Medicine Make sure you know about each … (Dilaudid). Oxycodone (Oxyneo). Why are opioids used? Opioids are used to relieve moderate to severe pain. They may be used …
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… II Receptor Blockers (ARBs) On this page: About This Medicine About This Medicine Make sure you know about each … This is not a complete list of all ARBs. Why are ARBs used? ARBs are used for many heart and blood vessel problems. For example, …
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… Metformin for Diabetes On this page: About This Medicine About This Medicine What are … sitagliptin. This is not a complete list. Why is metformin used? Metformin is a medicine used to treat prediabetes, type 2 diabetes, and gestational …
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… Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors On this page: About This Medicine About This Medicine Make sure you know about each … This is not a complete list. Why are ACE inhibitors used? ACE inhibitors are used for many heart and blood vessel problems. For example, …
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… Anticoagulants On this page: About This Medicine About This Medicine Make sure you know about each … a complete list of anticoagulants. Why are anticoagulants used? Anticoagulants are used to treat and prevent problems caused by blood clots. …
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… Beta-Blockers On this page: About This Medicine About This Medicine Make sure you know about each … not a complete list of beta-blockers. Why are beta-blockers used? Beta-blockers are used for many heart and blood vessel problems. They relax …
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… Antiplatelets On this page: About This Medicine About This Medicine Make sure you know about each … not a complete list of antiplatelets. Why are antiplatelets used? Antiplatelets help lower the risk of a heart attack or stroke. Antiplatelets may be used by people who: Are at high risk for a heart attack or …
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… Antirheumatic Drugs (DMARDs) On this page: About This Medicine About This Medicine Make sure you know about each … are given as shots, and others are injected into a vein (infused). adalimumab (Humira) azathioprine (Imuran) etanercept … This is not a complete list of DMARDs. Why are DMARDs used? DMARDs are used for many different conditions. They …
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… Statins On this page: About This Medicine About This Medicine Make sure you know about each … This is not a complete list of statins. Why are statins used? Statins are used to lower cholesterol and the risk for a heart attack …