BMA Concise Guide to Medicine & Drugs, 5 ed.

DRUG FINDER AND INDEX

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rabeprazole, an anti-ulcer drug

Radian B a brand-name topical preparation for muscle aches and sprains

raloxifene, an anti-oestrogen sex hormone antagonist used for osteoporosis

raltitrexed an anticancer drug

ramipril, an ACE inhibitor

Ranexa a brand name for ranolazine (a drug to treat angina)

ranibizumab a drug used to treat wet age-related macular degeneration

Ranitic a brand name for ranitidine (an anti-ulcer drug)

ranitidine, an anti-ulcer drug

ranitidine bismuth citrate an anti-ulcer drug

ranolazine a drug to treat angina

Rapamune a brand name for sirolimus (an immunosuppressant)

Rapilysin a brand name for reteplase (a thrombolytic)

Rapitil a brand name for nedocromilan (an anti-allergy drug)

Rasagiline a drug for parkinsonism

rasburicase a drug used to reduce high uric acid blood levels

Rasilez a brand name for aliskiren (an antihypertensive)

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

Rebetol a brand name for ribavirin (an antiviral)

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

reboxetine an antidepressant

Recivit a brand name for fentanyl (an opioid analgesic)

rectal and anal disorders, drugs for

Rectogesic a rectal preparation containing glyceryl trinitrate (an anti-angina drug)

Redoxon a brand name for vitamin C (a vitamin)

Refolinon a brand name for calcium folinate (used to reduce toxicity of methotrexate)

Regaine a brand name for minoxidil (for treatment of male pattern baldness)

Regranex a brand name for becaplermin, a drug for healing skin ulcers

Regulan a brand name for ispaghula (a bulk-forming agent used as a laxative)

Regulose an osmotic laxative

Relaxit a brand-name lubricant laxative

Relenza a brand name for zanamivir, an antiviral

Relifex a brand name for nabumetone (a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory)

Relpax a brand name for eletriptan (a drug for migraine)

Reltebon a brand name for oxycodone (an opioid analgesic)

Relvar a brand name for fluticasone (a corticosteroid) with vilanterol (a bronchodilator)

Remedeine a brand name for paracetamol (a non-opioid analgesic) with dihydrocodeine (an opioid analgesic)

Remegel a brand-name antacid containing calcium carbonate

Remicade a brand of infliximab (a drug for Crohn’s disease and disease-modifying antirheumatic drug)

remifentanil a drug used in anaesthesia

Reminyl a brand name for galantamine (a drug for dementia)

RenehaVis a brand name for sodium hyaluronate (artificial tears)

Rennie a brand name for calcium carbonate with magnesium carbonate (both antacids)

Rennie Deflatine a brand-name antacid containing calcium carbonate with magnesium carbonate and simeticone (an antifoaming agent)

Rennie Duo a brand-name antacid containing calcium carbonate with magnesium carbonate and alginate (an antifoaming agent)

ReoPro a brand name for abciximab (an antiplatelet drug to prevent heart attacks)

repaglinide, an oral antidiabetic

Repinex XL a brand name for ropinirole (a drug for parkinsonism)

Requip a brand name for ropinirole (a drug for parkinsonism)

Requip XL a brand name for ropinirole (a drug for parkinsonism)

Resolor a brand name for prucalopride (a drug used to treat chronic constipation in women)

Resolve a brand-name analgesic and antacid with paracetamol, sodium bicarbonate, potassium bicarbonate, sodium carbonate, citric acid, and vitamin C

Resonium A a brand name for polystyrene sulphonate (a drug to remove excess potassium from the blood)

resorcinol a keratolytic used mainly for acne

Respontin a brand name for ipratropium bromide (a bronchodilator)

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

Retacrit a brand name forepoetin zeta (an erythropoietin)

retapamulin an antibacterial used to treat superficial bacterial skin infections

reteplase a thrombolytic

retinoic acid vitamin A (a vitamin)

retinoids vitamin A (a vitamin)

retinol vitamin A (a vitamin)

Retinova a brand name for tretinoin (a drug for acne)

Retrovir a brand name for zidovudine (an antiretroviral for HIV/AIDS)

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

Revaxis a brand-name vaccine to protect against diphtheria, tetanus, and poliomyelitis

Revolade a brand name for eltrombopag (a drug used to treat platelet disorders)

Reyataz a brand name for atazanavir (an antiretroviral for HIV/AIDS)

rheumatic disorders, corticosteroids for

Rhinocort a brand name for budesonide (a corticosteroid)

Rhumalgan a brand name for diclofenac (a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory)

Riamet a brand name for artemether with lumefantrine (both antimalarials)

ribavirin an antiviral used for certain lung infections in infants and children

riboflavin a vitamin

rifabutin an antituberculous drug

Rifadin a brand name for rifampicin (an antituberculous drug)

rifampicin, an antituberculous drug

Rifater a brand name for isoniazid with rifampicin and pyrazinamide (all antituberculous drugs)

rifaximin an antibacterial

Rifinah a brand name for isoniazid with rifampicin (both antituberculous drugs)

Rigevidon a brand name combined oral contraceptive containing ethinylestradiol and levonorgestrel

rilpivirine an antiretroviral for treating HIV/AIDS

Rilutek a brand name for riluzole (a glutamate inhibitor used to help patients with sclerosis)

riluzole a glutamate inhibitor used to help patients with sclerosis

Rimactane a brand name for rifampicin (an antituberculous drug)

Rimactazid a brand name for isoniazid with rifampicin (both antituberculous drugs)

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

Rimapam a brand name for diazepam (a benzodiazepine anti-anxiety drug, muscle relaxant, and anticonvulsant)

rimexolone a corticosteroid

Ri'font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif; color:black'> a brand name for dimethyl sulfoxide (a drug for urinary infection)

Rinatec a brand name for ipratropium bromide (a bronchodilator)

Rinstead pastilles a brand-name preparation for mouth ulcers and denture sores containing cetylpyridinium (a topical antiseptic) and menthol

risedronate, a drug for bone disorders

Risperdal a brand name for risperidone (an antipsychotic)

Rispardal Consta a brand-name depot injection of risperidone (an antipsychotic)

Rispardal Quicklet a brand-name dispersible form of risperidone (an antipsychotic)

risperidone, an antipsychotic

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

ritodrine a uterine muscle relaxant

ritonavir an antiretroviral for HIV/AIDS

rituximab, an anticancer drug

rivaroxaban an anticoagulant

rivastigmine, a drug for Alzheimer’s disease

Rivotril a brand name for clonazepam (a benzo-diazepine anticonvulsant)

rizatriptan a drug for migraine

Roaccutane a brand name for isotretinoin (a drug for acne)

RoActemra a brand name for tocilizumab (an immunosuppressant and antirheumatic drug)

Robaxin a brand name for methocarbamol (a muscle relaxant)

Robinul a brand name for glycopyrronium bromide (an anticholinergic used in general anaesthesia)

Robinul-Neostigmine a brand name for neostigmine (a drug for myasthenia gravis)

Robitussin Chesty Cough a brand name for guaifenesin (an expectorant)

Robitussin Dry Cough a brand name for dextromethorphan (a cough suppressant)

Rocaltrol a brand name for calcitriol (a vitamin)

Rocephin a brand name for ceftriaxine (an antibiotic)

rocuronium a drug to relax the muscles during general anaesthesia

Roferon-A a brand name for interferon (an antiviral and anticancer drug)

Rohto Dry Eye Relief a brand name for sodium hyaluronate (artificial tears)

ropinirole, a drug for parkinsonism

ropivacaine a local anaesthetic

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

rosuvastatin, a lipid-lowering drug

Rotarix a brand-name vaccine to protect against gastroenteritis caused by rotavirus

Rotavirus infection see common vaccinations

rotigotine a drug for parkinsonism

Rowachol a brand-name preparation of essential oils for gallstones

Rowatinex a brand-name preparation to dissolve kidney stones and to treat kidney infections

Rozex a brand name for metronidazole (an antibacterial)

rufinamide an anticonvulsant drug used to control epilepsy

Rupafin a brand name for rupatadine (an antihistamine)

rupatadine an antihistamine

Rusyde a brand name for furosemide (a loop diuretic)

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

Rynacrom Compound a brand name for sodium cromoglicate (an anti-allergy drug) with xylometazoline (a decongestant)

Rythmodan a brand name for disopyramide (an anti-arrhythmic)



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