BMA Concise Guide to Medicine & Drugs, 5 ed.

DRUG FINDER AND INDEX

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nabilone an anti-emetic used to treat nausea and vomiting induced by anticancer drugs

nabumetone a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory

nadolol a beta blocker

nafarelin a drug for menstrual disorders

naftidrofuryl, a vasodilator

Nalcrom a brand name for sodium cromoglicate (an anti-allergy drug)

nalidixic acid an antibacterial

Nalorex a brand name for naltrexone (a drug for opioid withdrawal)

naloxone an antidote for opioid poisoning

naltrexone a drug for opioid withdrawal

nandrolone an anabolic steroid

naphazoline (a topical sympathomimetic)

Napratec a brand-name antirheumatic drug containing naproxen (a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory and drug for gout) and misoprostol (an anti-ulcer drug)

Naprosyn a brand name for naproxen (a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory and drug for gout)

naproxen, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory and drug for gout

Naramig a brand name for naratriptan (a drug for migraine)

naratriptan a drug for migraine

Nardil a brand name for phenelzine (an MAOI antidepressant)

Naropin a brand name for ropivacaine (a local anaesthetic)

Nasacort a brand name for triamcinolone (a corticosteroid)

Naseptin a brand name for chlorhexidine (an antiseptic) with neomycin (an aminoglycoside antibiotic)

Nasonex a brand name for mometasone (a topical corticosteroid)

natalizumab a monoclonal antibody used to treat multiple sclerosis

nateglinide a drug for diabetes

Natrilix a brand name for indapamide (a thiazide-like diuretic)

Navelbine a brand name for vinorelbine (anticancer drug)

Navidrex a brand name for cyclopenthiazide (a thiazide diuretic)

Navispare a brand name for cyclopenthiazide with amiloride (both diuretics)

Navoban a brand name for tropisetron (an anti-emetic)

Nebido a brand name for testosterone (a male sex hormone)

Nebilet a brand name for nebivolol (a beta blocker antihypertensive)

nebivolol a beta blocker (an antihypertensive)

nedocromil a drug similar to sodium cromoglicate used to prevent asthma attacks

nefopam a non-opioid analgesic

Negaban a brand name for temocillin (an antibiotic)

nelarabine an antimetabolite and anticancer drug

nelfinavir an antiretroviral for HIV/AIDS

Neoclarityn a brand name for desloratadine (an antihistamine)

Neo-Cortef a brand name for hydrocortisone (a corticosteroid) and neomycin (an aminoglycoside antibiotic)

neomycin an aminoglycoside antibiotic used in ear drops

Neo-NaClex a brand name for bendroflumethiazide (a thiazide diuretic)

Neoral a brand name for ciclosporin (an immunosuppressant)

NeoRecormon a brand name for erythropoietin (a kidney hormone)

Neosporin a brand name for gramicidin with neomycin and polymyxin B (all antibiotics)

neostigmine a drug for myasthenia gravis

Neotigason a brand name for acitretin (a drug for psoriasis)

Nerisone a brand name for diflucortolone (a topical corticosteroid)

nervous system stimulants

Netillin a brand name for netilmicin (an aminoglycoside antibiotic)

netilmicin an aminoglycoside antibiotic

Neulasta a brand name for pegfilgrastim (a blood growth stimulant)

Neupogen a brand name for filgrastim (a blood growth stimulant)

Neupro a brand name for rotigotine (a drug for parkinsonism)

NeuroBloc a brand-name injection of botulinum toxin used to treat spasmodic torticollis

Neurontin a brand name for gabapentin (an anticonvulsant also used for neuropathic pain)

nevirapine an antiretroviral for HIV/AIDS

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

niacin a vitamin

niacinamide an old name for niacin (a vitamin)

nicardipine a calcium channel blocker

NicAssist a brand-name nicotine patch used as a smoking cesssation aid

niclosamide an anthelmintic for tapeworms

Nicopass a brand name for nicotine used as a smoking cessation aid

Nicopatch a brand-name nicotine patch used as a smoking cessation aid

nicorandil, an anti-angina drug

Nicorette a brand for nicotine used as a smoking cessation aid

nicotinamide a B vitamin (a vitamin)

nicotine, a nervous system stimulant, a drug of abuse, and an insecticide

Nicotinell a brand name for nicotine used as a smoking cessation aid

nicotinic acid a vasodilator, lipid-lowering drug, and vitamin

nicotinyl alcohol tartrate niacin, a vitamin

nicoumalone the former name for acenocoumarol (an anticoagulant)

nifedipine, a calcium channel blocker

Nifedipress MR a brand name for nifedipine (a calcium channel blocker)

Niferex a brand name for iron (a mineral)

Night Nurse a brand-name preparation for relief of cold symptoms containing paracetamol (a non-opioid analgesic) with promethazine (an antihistamine and anti-emetic) and dextromethorphan (a cough suppressant)

nilotinib an anticancer drug

nimodipine a calcium channel blocker

Nimotop a brand name for nimodipine (a calcium channel blocker)

Nipatra a brand name for sildenafil (a drug for pulmonary hypertension)

Nipent a brand name for pentostatin (an anticancer drug)

NiQuitin CQ a brand name for nicotine used as a smoking cessation aid

nisoldipine a calcium channel blocker

nitrazepam, a benzodiazepine sleeping drug

Nitrocine a brand name for glyceryl trinitrate (an anti-angina drug)

Nitro-Dur a brand name for glyceryl trinitrate (an anti-angina drug)

nitrofurantoin an antibacterial

Nitrolingual a brand name for glyceryl trinitrate (an anti-angina drug)

Nitronal a brand name for glyceryl trinitrate (an anti-angina drug)

nitroprusside an antihypertensive

nitrous oxide an anaesthetic gas

Nivaquine a brand name for chloroquine (an antimalarial and disease-modifying antirheumatic drug)

Nivemycin a brand name for neomycin (an aminoglycoside antibiotic)

Nivestim a brand name for filgrastim (a blood growth stimulant used to treat neutropenia)

nizatidine an anti-ulcer drug

Nizoral a brand name for ketoconazole (an antifungal)

Nocutil a brand name for desmopressin (a pituitary hormone used for diabetes insipidus)

nomegestrol a progestogen hormone for contraception

nonacog alfa a synthetic form of factor IX to promote blood clotting

Non-Drowsy Sudafed a brand name for phenylephrine (a decongestant)

nonoxinol-9 a spermicidal agent

non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs

Nootropil a brand name for piracetam (an anticonvulsant)

noradrenaline the former name for norepinephrine, a drug similar to epinephrine used to treat shock

Norditropin a brand name for somatropin (a synthetic pituitary hormone)

norepinephrine previously known as adrenaline, a drug similar to epinephrine used to treat shock

norethisterone, a female sex hormone and oral contraceptive

norfloxacin an antibacterial

Norgalax a brand name for docusate (a stimulant laxative)

norgestimate an oral contraceptive

Norgeston a brand-name oral contraceptive containing levonorgestrel

norgestrel a progestogen

Noriday a brand-name oral contraceptive containing norethisterone

Norimin a brand-name oral contraceptive containing ethinylestradiol and norethisterone

Norinyl-1 a brand-name oral contraceptive containing norethisterone and mestranol

Noristerat a brand-name injectable contraceptive containing norethisterone (a female sex hormone)

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

Normacol Plus a brand name for frangula with sterculia (both laxatives)

Normax a brand name for dantron and docusate (both laxatives)

Normosang a brand name for haem arginate (a drug to treat porphyria)

Norphyllin SR a brand name for aminophylline (a bronchodilator)

Norprolac a brand name for quinagolide (a drug for infertility and hyperprolactinaemia)

nortriptyline a tricyclic antidepressant

Norvir a brand name for ritonavir (an antiretroviral for HIV/AIDS)

Novofem a brand-name preparation containing estradiol with norethisterone (both female sex hormones)

Novolizer a brand name for budesonide (a corticosteroid)

NovoMix a brand name for insulin (a drug for diabetes)

NovoRapid a brand name for insulin (a drug for diabetes)

NovoSeven a brand of factor VIIa (a blood extract to promote blood clotting)

Noyada a brand name for captopril (an ACE inhibitor)

Nozinan a brand name for methotrimeprazine (an antipsychotic)

Nuelin a brand name for theophylline (a bronchodilator)

Nulojix a brand name for belatercept (an immunosuppressant)

Nurofen a brand name for ibuprofen (a non-opioid analgesic and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory)

Nurofen Plus a brand name for ibuprofen (a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory) with codeine (an opioid analgesic)

Nu-Seals Aspirin a brand name for aspirin (a non-opioid analgesic and antiplatelet drug)

Nutraplus a brand name for urea (an emollient)

Nutrizym GR a brand name for pancreatin (a preparation of pancreatic enzymes)

Nuvelle Continuous a brand-name preparation for menopausal symptoms containing estradiol and levonorgestrel (both female sex hormones)

NYDA a brand name for dimeticone (an anti-parasite drug)

Nylax a brand-name stimulant laxative

Nystaform a brand name for nystatin (an antifungal) with chlorhexidine (an antiseptic)

Nystaform-HC a brand name for hydrocortisone (a corticosteroid) with nystatin (an antifungal) and chlorhexidine (an antiseptic)

Nystan a brand name for nystatin (an antifungal)

nystatin, an antifungal

Nytol a brand-name preparation for sleep disturbance containing diphenhydramine (an antihistamine)



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