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Drug of the Week (KEPPRA)

Generic Name:(Levetiracetam) Keppra (levetiracetam) is an anti-epileptic drug, also called an anticonvulsant. Keppra is used as adjunctive therapy to treat partial onset seizures in adults and children 1 month of age and older with epilepsy. Keppra is also used to...

Drug of the Week (EFFEXOR)

Generic Name:(Venlafaxine) Effexor (venlafaxine) is an antidepressant in a group of drugs called selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SSNRIs). Venlafaxine affects chemicals in the brain that may be unbalanced in people with depression. Effexor...

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...

GET TESTED

More than 1.2 million people in the United States are living with HIV, and 1 in 8 people don’t know they have it. The good news is you can help change this spread the word about National HIV Testing Day on June 27. HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is the virus that...

Drug of the Week (Voltaren)

Generic Name: Diclofenac Diclofenac is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). This medicine works by reducing substances in the body that cause pain and inflammation. Diclofenac is used to treat mild to moderate pain, or signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis or...

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...