BMA Concise Guide to Medicine & Drugs, 5 ed.

DRUG FINDER AND INDEX

V

vaccines and immunization

Vagifem a brand name for estradiol (a female sex hormone)

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

valaciclovir an antiviral

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

Valcyte a brand name for valganciclovir (an antiviral)

Valderma Cream a brand-name preparation for minor skin troubles, containing potassium hydroxyquinoline sulphate (an antibacterial and antifungal), and chlorocresol (a topical antiseptic)

Valdoxan a brand name for agomelatine (an antidepressant)

valganciclovir an antiviral used for cytomegalovirus

Vallergan a brand name for trimeprazine (an antihistamine)

Valni XL a brand name for modified-release nifedipine (a calcium channel blocker)

Valoid a brand name for cyclizine (an anti-emetic)

Valpeda a brand-name topical preparation containing halquinol (an antiseptic)

valproate an anticonvulsant

valproic acid an anticonvulsant

valsartan an antihypertensive

Valtrex a brand name for valaciclovir (an antiviral)

Vancocin a brand name for vancomycin (an antibiotic for serious infections)

vancomycin an antibiotic for serious infections

Vaniqa a brand name for eflornithine (a drug for facial hair in women)

Vantas a brand name for histrelin (an anticancer drug used to treat advanced prostate cancer)

Vaqta a brand name vaccine to protect against viral hepatitis

vardenafil a drug for erectile dysfunction

varenicline, a drug used as a smoking cessation aid

Varilrix a brand name for varicella-zoster vaccine to protect against chickenpox/shingles

Vascace a brand name for cilazapril, an ACE inhibitor drug

Vascalpha a brand name for a modified-release felodipine (a calcium channel blocker)

Vaseline Petroleum Jelly a brand-name ointment used to treat dry skin

vasodilators

Vasogen a brand-name barrier cream containing calamine, dimeticone and zinc oxide

vasopressin a pituitary hormone used to treat diabetes insipidus

Vasran a brand name for alfuzosin (an alpha blocker for prostate disorders)

Vectavir a brand name for penciclovir (an antiviral)

Vectibix a brand name for panitumumab (an anticancer drug)

vecuronium a muscle relaxant used in general anaesthesia

Vedrop a brand name for D-alpha tocopherol (vitamin E)

Veganin a brand-name analgesic containing aspirin, paracetamol, codeine and caffeine

Veil a brand-name skin preparation to hide scars

Velbe a brand name for vinblastine (an anticancer drug)

Velosef a brand name for cefradine (a cephalosporin antibiotic)

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

vemurafinib an anticancer drug

Venaxx XL a brand name for modified-release venlafaxine (an antidepressant)

venlafaxine, an antidepressant

Venlalic XL a brand name for modified-release venlafaxine (an antidepressant)

Venofer a brand-name iron supplement

Ventavis a brand name for iloprost (a vasodilator used to treat pulmonary hypertension)

Ventmax SR a brand name for salbutamol (a bronchodilator and drug used in labour)

Ventolin a brand name for salbutamol (a bronchodilator and drug used in labour)

Vepesid a brand name for etoposide (an anticancer drug)

Veracur a brand name for formaldehyde (a substance for warts)

verapamil, a calcium channel blocker for angina and arrhythmias

Vermox a brand name for mebendazole (an anthelmintic)

Verrugon a brand name for salicylic acid (a keratolytic for warts)

verteporfin a drug used to treat age-related macular degeneration

Vesagex a brand-name antiseptic containing cetrimide

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

Vesicare a brand name for solifenacin (a drug for urinary disorders)

Vesomni a brand name for tamsulosin (an alpha blocker for prostate disorders)

Vexol a brand name for rimexolone (a corticosteroid)

Vfend a brand name for voriconazole (an antifungal)

Viagra a brand name for sildenafil (a drug for erectile dysfunction)

Viazem XL a brand name for diltiazem (a calcium channel blocker and antihypertensive)

Vibramycin, Vibramycin-D brand names for doxycycline (a tetracycline antibiotic)

Vicks Medinite a brand-name cold remedy containing paracetamol (a non-opioid analgesic), dextromethorphan (a cough suppressant), pseudoephedrine (a decongestant) and doxylamine (an antihistamine)

Vicks Sinex a brand-name decongestant containing oxymethazoline (a decongestant)

Victrelis a brand name for bocepravir (an antiviral for hepatitis B and C)

Vidaza a brand name for azacitidine (an anticancer drug used to treat some leukaemias)

Videne a brand name for povidone-iodine (an antiseptic)

Videx a brand name for didanosine (an antiretroviral for HIV/AIDS)

ViePax Winfex XL a brand name for venlafaxine (an antidepressant drug)

vigabatrin an anticonvulsant

Vigam a brand name for human normal immunoglobulin (a preparation injected to prevent infectious diseases)

Vigranon B a brand name for vitamin B complex (see vitamins)

vilanterol a bronchodilator

Vimovo a brand name for naproxen (a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug and drug for gout) with esomeprazole (an anti-ulcer drug)

Vimpat a brand name drug for lacosamide (an anticonvulsant drug used to control epilepsy)

vinblastine an anticancer drug

vincristine an anticancer drug

vindesine an anticancer drug

vinflunine an anticancer drug

vinorelbine an anticancer drug

Vioform-Hydrocortisone a brand name for hydrocortisone (a corticosteroid) and clioquinol (an antimicrobial)

Vipdomet a brand name for metformin with alogliptin (both drugs for diabetes)

Vipidia a brand name for alogliptin (a drug for diabetes)

Viraferon a brand name for interferon alfa (an antiviral used to treat viral hepatitis)

Viramune a brand name for nevirapine (an antiretroviral used to treat HIV/AIDS)

Virasorb a brand-name cold-sore cream containing aciclovir (an antiviral)

Virazole a brand name for ribavirin (an antiviral)

Viread a brand name for tenofovir (an antiviral and drug for HIV/AIDS)

Viridal Duo a brand name for alprostadil (a prostaglandin used for erectile dysfunction)

Viscotears a brand of artificial tears

Viskaldix a brand name for pindolol (a beta blocker) and clopamide (a thiazide diuretic)

Visken a brand name for pindolol (a beta blocker)

Vistabel a brand name for botulinum toxin (a muscle relaxant)

Vistamethasone a brand name for betamethasone (a corticosteroid)

Vistide a brand name for cidofovir (an antiviral used for cytomegalovirus infections in AIDS)

Visudyne a brand name for verteporfin (a drug used to treat age-related macular degeneration)

vitamin A a vitamin

vitamin B complex see vitamins

vitamin B1 another name for thiamine (a vitamin)

vitamin B2 another name for riboflavin (a vitamin)

vitamin B6 another name for pyridoxine (a vitamin)

vitamin B12 another name for hydroxocobalamin (a vitamin)

vitamin C another name for ascorbic acid (a vitamin)

vitamin D a vitamin

vitamin E a vitamin

vitamin K a vitamin

vitamins

Vivadex a brand name for tacrolimus (an immunosuppressant)

Vivotif a brand-name vaccine to protect against typhoid fever

Voleze a brand name for rivastigmine (a drug for dementia)

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

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

Voractiv a brand name for rifampicin (an antituberculous drug)

voriconazole an antifungal

Votubia a brand name for everolimus (an immunosuppressant)



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