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Drug of the Week (Nexium)

Generic Name:(Esomeprazole) Nexium (esomeprazole) is a proton pump inhibitor that decreases the amount of acid produced in the stomach. Nexium is used to treat symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and other conditions involving excessive stomach acid...

Drug of the Week (Combivir)

Generic Name:(lamivudine and zidovudine) Combivir is an antiviral medication containing a combination of lamivudine and zidovudine. These medicines belong to a group of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) medicines called reverse transcriptase inhibitors. Combivir...

Drug of the Week (Ativan)

Generic Name: Lorazepam Ativan (lorazepam) is in a group of drugs called benzodiazepines (ben-zoe-dye-AZE-eh-peens). It affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause anxiety. Ativan is used to treat anxiety disorders. Ativan may also be used for...

Drug of the Week (Kaletra)

Generic Name: Lopinavir Kaletra contains a combination of lopinavir and ritonavir. Lopinavir and ritonavir are antiviral medications that prevent human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) cells from multiplying in your body. Kaletra is used to treat HIV, which causes the...

Drug of the Week (Zyprexa)

Generic Name: Olanzapine Zyprexa (olanzapine) is an antipsychotic medication that affects chemicals in the brain. Zyprexa is used to treat the symptoms of psychotic conditions such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder and (manic depression) in adults and children who...

Drug of the Week (Lantus)

Generic Name: Insulin Glargine Lantus (insulin glargine) is a man-made form of a hormone that is produced in the body. It works by lowering levels of glucose (sugar) in the blood. Lantus is a long-acting form of insulin that is slightly different from other forms of...