BMA Concise Guide to Medicine & Drugs, 5 ed.

DRUG FINDER AND INDEX

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E45 cream a brand-name emollient

EarCalm a brand-name preparation for treatment of superficial ear infections containing acetic acid

ear disorders, drugs for

Earex a brand-name preparation for ear wax removal

Ebesque XL a brand name for quetiapine (an antipsychotic)

Ebixa a brand name for memantidine, used to treat Alzheimer’s disease

Ebufac a brand name for ibuprofen (a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory)

Eccoxolac a brand name for etodolac (a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory)

Econacort a brand name for econazole (an antifungal) with hydrocortisone (a corticosteroid)

econazole an antifungal

Ecopace a brand name for captopril (an ACE inhibitor)

eculizumab a monoclonal antibody used to treat certain blood disorders

eczema, treatments for

Eczmol a brand-name emollient containing chlorhexidine used to treat eczema and dermatitis

Edronax a brand name for reboxetine (an antidepressant)

edrophonium a drug for diagnosis of myasthenia gravis

Edurant a brand name for rilpivirine (an antiretroviral for HIV/AIDS)

efavirenz an antiretroviral for HIV/AIDS

Efcortelan a brand name for hydrocortisone (a corticosteroid)

Efcortesol a brand name for hydrocortisone (a corticosteroid)

Efexor XL a brand name for venlafaxine (an antidepressant drug)

Effercitrate a brand name for potassium citrate used for cystitis

Efflosomyl a brand name for tolterodine

eflornithine a drug for treatment of facial hair in women

eformoterol see formoterol (a sympathomimetic bronchodilator)

Efracea a brand name for doxycycline (a tetracycline antibiotic)

Efudix a brand name for fluorouracil (an anticancer drug)

Elantan a brand name for isosorbide mononitrate (a nitrate vasodilator and anti-angina drug)

Eldepryl a brand name for selegiline (a drug for parkinsonism)

Eldisine a brand name for vindesine (an anticancer drug)

Electrolade a brand-name oral rehydration preparation containing potassium, sodium chloride, sodium bicarbonate, and glucose

eletriptan a drug for migraine

Elidel cream a brand name for pimecrolimus (an anti-inflammatory used for eczema)

Eliquis a brand name for apixaban (an anticoagulant)

EllaOne a brand name for ulipristal (a drug for emergency contraception)

Elleste a brand name for estradiol (an oestrogen for treatment of menopausal symptoms)

Elleste Duet a brand-name preparation for menopausal symptoms containing estradiol and norethisterone

Elleste Solo a brand name for estradiol (an oestrogen for treatment of menopausal symptoms)

Elocon a brand name for mometasone (a topical corticosteroid)

Eloxatin a brand name for oxaliplatin (an anticancer drug)

eltrombopag a drug used to treat platelet disorders

Eltroxin a brand name for levothyroxine (a thyroid hormone)

Eludril a brand-name antiseptic preparation containing chlorhexidine with chlorobutanol

Elyzol a brand name for metronidazole (an antibacterial and antiprotozoal)

Emadine a brand name for emedastine (an antihistamine)

Emcor a brand name for bisoprolol (a beta blocker)

emedastine an antihistamine

Emend a brand name for aprepitant (an anti-emetic)

Emeside a brand name for ethosuximide (an anticonvulsant)

Emflex a brand name for acemetacin (a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory)

Emla a brand-name local anaesthetic containing lignocaine and prilocaine

Emozul a brand name for esomeprazole (an anti-ulcer drug)

Emselex a brand name for darifenacin (a drug used to treat urinary disorders)

emtricitabine, an antiretroviral for HIV/AIDS

Emtriva a brand name for emtricitabine (an antiretroviral for HIV/AIDS)

enalapril, an ACE inhibitor vasodilator and antihypertensive

Enbrel a brand name for etanercept (an immunosuppressant, disease-modifying antirheumatic drug, and drug for psoriasis)

enbucrilate a tissue and skin adhesive for closing wounds

En-De-Kay a brand name for fluoride (a mineral)

Enfuvirtide an antiretroviral for HIV/AIDS

Engerix B a brand-name vaccine to protect against viral hepatitis B

ENO’s a brand-name antacids containing sodium bicarbonate, sodium carbonate, and citric acid

enoxaparin a type of heparin (an anticoagulant)

enoximone a drug for heart failure

entacapone a drug for parkinsonism

entecavir an antiviral for hepatitis B

Entocort a brand name for budesonide (a corticosteroid)

Entonox a brand name for a mixture of nitrous oxide and oxygen used as an analgesic

ephedrine, a bronchodilator and decongestant

Ephynal a brand name for vitamin E (a vitamin)

Epiduo a brand-name preparation containing aldapalene (a retinoid) and benzoyl peroxide used to treat acne

Epiglu a brand name for ethylcyanoacrylate (a tissue and skin adhesive)

Epilim a brand name for sodium valproate (an anticonvulsant)

Epilim Chronosphere a brand name for prolonged-release sodium valproate (an anticonvulsant)

epinastine an antihistamine

epinephrine, a bronchodilator and drug for glaucoma; also known as adrenaline

EpiPen a brand name for epinephrine (an anti-allergy drug)

epirubicin a cytotoxic anticancer drug

Episenta a brand name for sodium valproate (an anticonvulsant)

Epival a brand name for prolonged-release sodium valproate (an anticonvulsant)

Epivir a brand name for lamivudine an antiretroviral for HIV/AIDS

eplerenone a drug for heart failure following a heart attack

epoetin also known as erythropoietin (a kidney hormone used to treat anaemia due to kidney failure)

epoprostenol a prostaglandin used for its vasodilator effects

Eporatio a brand name for erythropoietin (a kidney hormone used for anaemia due to kidney failure)

Eprex a brand name for erythropoietin (a kidney hormone used for anaemia due to kidney failure)

eprosartan an angiotensin II blocker (a vasodilator and antihypertensive)

Eptadone a brand name for methadone (an opioid used as an analgesic and to ease heroin withdrawal)

eptifibatide an antiplatelet drug for prevention of heart attacks

Equanox a brand name for a mixture of nitrous oxide and oxygen used as an analgesic

Equasym a brand name for methylphenidate (a nervous system stimulant)

Equasym XL a brand name for methylphenidate (a nervous system stimulant)

Erbitux a brand name for cetuximab (an anticancer drug)

ergocalciferol vitamin D (a vitamin)

ergometrine a uterine stimulant

ergotamine, a drug for migraine

erlotinib an anticancer drug

ertapenem an antibiotic

Erwinase a brand name for crisantaspase (an anticancer drug)

Erymax a brand name for erythromycin (an antibiotic)

Erythrocin a brand name for erythromycin (an antibiotic)

erythromycin, an antibiotic

Erythroped a brand name for erythromycin (an antibiotic)

erythropoietin, a kidney hormone used for anaemia due to kidney failure; also known as epoetin

escitalopram, an antidepressant

Eskamel a brand name for resorcinol (a drug for acne) with sulphur (a topical antibacterial and antifungal)

esmolol a beta blocker

esomeprazole an anti-ulcer drug

Estracyt a brand name for estramustine (an anticancer drug)

estradiol, an oestrogen

estramustine an alkylating agent for cancer of the prostate

Estring a brand-name vaginal ring for menopausal symptoms containing estradiol

estriol an oestrogen

estrone an oestrogen

estropipate an oestrogen

etamsylate an antifibrinolytic used to promote blood clotting

etanercept an immunosuppressant, disease-modifying antirheumatic drug, and drug for psoriasis

ethambutol, an antituberculous drug

Ethibide XL a brand name for modified-release indapamide (a thiazide-like diuretic)

ethinylestradiol, a female sex hormone and oral contraceptive

Ethmozine a brand name for moracizine (an anti-arrhythmic)

ethosuximide an anticonvulsant

etidronate, a drug for bone disorders

etodolac a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory

etomidate a drug for induction of general anaesthesia

etonorgestrel a progestogen

Etopophos a brand name for etoposide (an anticancer drug)

etoposide a drug for cancers of the lung, lymphatic system, and testes

etoricoxib an analgesic and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory

Etrivex a brand name for clobetasol (a topical corticosteroid)

etynodiol a progestogen, a female sex hormone

Eucreas a brand-name preparation containing vildagliptin and metformin (both antidiabetic drugs)

Eudemine a brand name for diazoxide (used to treat hypoglycaemia and as an antihypertensive)

Eumovate a brand name for clobetasone (a topical corticosteroid)

Eurax a brand name for crotamiton (an antipruritic)

Eurax-Hydrocortisone a brand name for hydrocortisone (a corticosteroid) with crotamiton (an antipruritic)

everolimus a protein kinase inhibitor anticancer drug

Eviplera a brand name preparation containing rilpivirine, emtricitabine, and tenofovir (drugs for HIV/AIDS)

Evista a brand name for raloxifene (an anti-oestrogen sex hormone antagonist for osteoporosis)

Evorel a brand name for estradiol (an oestrogen)

Evotrox a brand name for levothyroxine (a thyroid hormone)

Evoxil a brand name for levofloxacin (an antibacterial)

Evra a brand-name contraceptive patch containing ethinylestradiol with norelgestromin (both female sex hormones)

Exelon a brand name for rivastigmine (a drug for Alzheimer’s disease)

exemestane an anticancer drug used for breast cancer

exenatide, an injectable antidiabetic drug

Exforge a brand name for amlodipine (a calcium channel blocker) with valsartan (an antihypertensive)

Ex-Lax a brand name for senna (a laxative)

Exocin a brand name for ofloxacin (an antibiotic)

Exorex a brand name for coal tar lotion (for psoriasis and eczema)

Extavia a brand name for interferon (an antiviral and anticancer drug)

Exterol brand-name ear drops for wax removal containing urea (an emollient) and hydrogen peroxide (an antiseptic)

ezetimibe, a lipid-lowering drug

Ezetrol a brand name for ezetimibe (a lipid-lowering drug)



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