The page is a working list of new medications, new medication classes and new chemotherapy regimens (combination of drugs).
~ AIDS medications and AIDS-related terms ~
This is a working list of medications you may hear in the treatment of HIV, AIDS and hepatitis C. Includes adjunct agents (i.e., appetite stimulants, etc), adjunct anti-infectives, NNRTIs (see definition below), NRTIs (see definition below). See HIV/AIDS study names under TERMS/TOPICS, INFECTIOUS DISEASE
abacavir (ABC)
ABC (abacavir)
acitretin
acyclovir
Adefovir
Agenerase (APV, amprenavir)
Aigen
amprenavir (Agenerase)
Andractim
ART = antiretroviral therapy
atazanavir (ATV)
atovaquone
AZT (ziduvidine)
Bactrim (single and double strength)
Biaxin
cachexon
capravirine
cidofovir
coactinon
Combivir (3TC + AZT)
Contrevir
Coviracil
Crixivan (IDV, indinavir)
Cytovene
DaunoXome
d4T (stavudine) (Zerit)
ddC (zalcitabine) (Hivid)
ddI (didanosine) (Videx)
DEHOP
Denavir
didanosine (ddI)
Diflucan
dihydrotestosterone
Dilavirdine
dipivoxil
Doxil
dronabinol (Marinol)
Econazole
efavirenz
emivirine
emtricitabine (FTC) (Emtriva)
Emtriva (FTC) (emtricitabine)
enfuvirtide
Entecavir
entry (or fusion) inhibitors (experimental new class of drug)
Epivir (3TC) (lamivudine)
Epogen
EVF (efavirenz) (Sustiva)
famciclovir
Famvir
fluocinonide
Fortovase
Fortovase/Invirase (saquinavir)
fosamprenavir
Foscavir
FTC (emtricitabine) (Emtriva)
fusion (or entry) inhibitors (experimental new class of drug)
Fuzeon
Gamimune N 5% and 10%
ganciclovir
HAART = highly active antiretroviral therapy
HHV-8 (human herpesvirus 8)
Hivid (ddI) (zalcitabine)
IDV (indinavir)
indinavir (IDV)
integrase inhibitors (experimental new class of drug)
PALS study = Positive Action for Living Safely (with HIV/AIDS)
Panretin Gel
Pediapred
pentafuside (T20) (new fusion inhibitor)
Perthon
Preveon
Priftin
Procrit
Provir
PZA (pyrazinamide)
quetiapine
Roferon-A
Rescriptor
Retrovir (AZT) (ziduvidine)
Reyataz (ATV) (atazanavir)
ribavirin
rifapentine
ritonavir
ritonavir-boosted tipranavir (experimental)
saquinavir
Septra
Serostim (human growth hormone used for muscle wasting)
Sporanox
stavudine (d4T) (Zerit)
Sustiva
3TC (Epivir) (lamivudine)
Taxol
tenofovir (TDF) (Viramune)
tipranavir
TMC 125
Trizivir (AZT +3TC + abacavir)
T20 injection (pentafuside) (new fusion inhibitor)
valacyclovir
Videx (ddI) (didanosine)
Viracept (NVP) (nevirapine)
Viramune (TDF) (tenofovir)
Viread
Vistide
voriconazole
Vfend IV
zalcitabine (ddC)
ZDV (zidovudine)
Zerit (d4T XR) (stavudine)
Ziagen (ABC + abacavir)
zidovudine (AZT)
Zithromax
~ Chemotherapy regimens ~
FOLFIRI-2 -- chemotherapy regimen combining leucovorin, fluorouracil, irinotecan, and hydroxyurea
FOLFOX-2 -- chemotherapy regimen using oxaliplatin 100mg/m2 (older regimen, see FOLFOX-6 below for new regimen)
FOLFOX-6 -- chemotherapy regimen combining oxaliplatin with high-dose leucovorin (LV) and 5-Fluorouracil (5FU) Foltex
~ The never-ending, confusing world of
Contraceptives ~
Alphabetic List:
Activella
Alora
Angeliq
Aranelle
Aviane-21
Aviane-28
Aygestin
Balziva-21
Balziva-28
Camila
Climara
Climara Pro
Combipatch
Cryselle
Cyclessa
Delestrogen
Demulen 1/35-21
Demulen 1/35-28
Demulen 1/50-21
Demulen 1/50-28
Depo-Estradiol
Depo-Testadiol
Desogen
Ditate-DS
Divigel
Elestrin
Enpresse-21
Enpresse-28
Errin
Esclim
Estrace
Estraderm
Estradurin
Estrasorb
Estring
Estrogel
Estrostep 21
Estrostep FE
Evamist
Femcon FE
Femhrt
Feminone
Fempatch
Femring
Femtrace
Gencept 10/11-21
Gencept 10/11-28
Gynodiol
Innofem
Junel 1.5/30
Junel 1/20
Junel FE 1.5/30
Junel FE 1/20
Kariva
Kelnor
Lessina-21
Lessina-28
Levlite
Levora 0.15/30-21
Levora 0.15/30-28
Loestrin 21 1.5/30
Loestrin 21 1/20
Loestrin 24 FE
Loestrin FE 1.5/30
Loestrin 1/20
Lo/Ovral
Lo/Ovral-28
Loseasonique
Low-Ogestrel-21
Low-Ogestrel-28
Lybrel
Lynoral
Menostar
Microgestin 1.5/30
Microgestin 1/20
Microgestin FE 1.5/30
Microgestin FE 1/20
Micronor
Mircette
Modicon 21
Modicon 28
N.E.E. 1/35 21
N.E.E. 1/35 28
Nevis
Norcept-E 1/35 21
Norcept-E 1/35 28
Nordette-21
Nordette-28
Norethin 1/35E 21
Norethin 1/35E 28
Norethrin 1/50M-21
Norethrin 1/50M-28
Norinyl
Norinyl 1+35 21-day
Norinyl 1+35 28-day
Norinyl 1+50 21-day
Norinyl 1+50 28-day
Norinyl 1+80 21-day
Norinyl 1+80 28-day
Norlestrin 21 1/50
Norlestrin 21 2.5/50
Norlestrin 28 1/50
Norlestrin FE 1/50
Norlestrin FE 2.5/50
Norlutate
Norlutin
Nor-QD
Norquest FE
Nortrel 0.5/35-21
Nortrel 0.5/35-28
Nortrel 1/35-21
Nortrel 1/35-28
Nortrel 7/7/7
NuvaRing
Ogestrel 0.5/30-21
Ogestrel 0.5/50-28
Ortho-Cept
Ortho Cyclen-21
Ortho Cyclen-28
Ortho-Novum 1/35-21
Ortho-Novum 1/35-28
Ortho-Novum 1/50 21
Ortho-Novum 1/50 28
Ortho-Novum 1/80 21
Ortho-Novum 1/80 28
Ortho-Novum 10-21
Ortho-Novum 2-21
Ortho-Novum 10/11-21
Ortho-Novum 10/11-28
Ortho-Novum 7/14-21
Ortho-Novum 7/14-28
Ortho-Novum 7/7/7-21
Ortho-Novum 7/7/7-28
Ortho Tri-Cyclen
Ortho Tri-Cyclen 21
Ortho Tri-Cyclen 28
Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo
Ovcon-35
Ovcon-50
Ovral
Ovral-28
Portia-21
Portia-28
Prefest
Preven Emergency Contraceptive Kit
Previfem
Quasense
Seasonale
Seasonique
Sprintec
Tri-Legest 21
Tri-Legest FE
Tri Lo Sprintec
Tri-Norinyl 21
Tri-Norinyl 28
Triphasil-21
Triphasil-28
Tri-Previfem
Tri-Sprintec
Trivora-21
Trivora-28
Vagifem
Velivet
Vivelle
Vivelle-Dot
Yasmin
Yaz
Zovia 1/35E-21
Zovia 1/35E-28
Zovia 1/50E-21
Zovia 1/50E-28
List by formulation:
1. estradiol formulations:
Alora
Climara
Delestrogen
Depo-Estradiol
Divigel
Elestrin
Esclim
Estrace
Estraderm
Estrasorb
Estring
Estrogel
Evamist
Feminone
Fempatch
Femring
Femtrace
Gynodiol
Innofem
Lynoral
Menostar
Vagifem
Vivelle
Vivelle-Dot
2. estradiol/desogestrel formulations:
Cyclessa
Desogen
Kariva
Mircette
Ortho-Cept
Velivet
3. estradiol/drospirenone formulations:
Angeliq
Yasmin
Yaz
4. estradiol/ethynodiol formulations:
Demulen 1/35-21
Demulen 1/35-28
Demulen 1/50-21
Demulen 1/50-28
Kelnor
Zovia 1/35E-21
Zovia 1/35E-28
Zovia 1/50E-21
Zovia 1/50E-28
5. estradiol/etonogestrel formulations:
NuvaRing
6. estradiol/levonorgestrel formulations:
Aviane-21
Aviane-28
Climara Pro
Enpresse-21
Enpresse-28
Lessina-21
Lessina-28
Levlite
Levora 0.15/30-21
Levora 0.15/30-28
Loseasonique
Lybrel
Nordette-21
Nordette-28
Portia-21
Portia-28
Preven Emergency Contraceptive Kit
Quasense
Seasonale
Seasonique
Triphasil-21
Triphasil-28
Trivora-21
Trivora-28
7. estradiol/norethindroneformulations:
Activella
Aranelle
Balziva-21
Balziva-28
Combipatch
Estrostep 21
Estrostep FE
Femcon FE
Femhrt
Gencept 10/11-21
Gencept 10/11-28
Junel 1.5/30
Junel 1/20
Junel FE 1.5/30
Junel FE 1/20
Loestrin 21 1.5/30
Loestrin 21 1/20
Loestrin 24 FE
Loestrin FE 1.5/30
Loestrin 1/20
Microgestin 1.5/30
Microgestin 1/20
Microgestin FE 1.5/30
Microgestin FE 1/20
Modicon 21
Modicon 28
N.E.E. 1/35 21
N.E.E. 1/35 28
Nevis
Norcept-E 1/35 21
Norcept-E 1/35 28
Norethin 1/35E 21
Norethin 1/35E 28
Norinyl 1+35 21-day
Norinyl 1+35 28-day
Norlestrin 21 1/50
Norlestrin 21 2.5/50
Norlestrin 28 1/50
Norlestrin FE 1/50
Norlestrin FE 2.5/50
Norquest FE
Nortrel 0.5/35-21
Nortrel 0.5/35-28
Nortrel 1/35-21
Nortrel 1/35-28
Nortrel 7/7/7
Ortho-Novum 1/35-21
Ortho-Novum 1/35-28
Ortho-Novum 10/11-21
Ortho-Novum 10/11-28
Ortho-Novum 7/14-21
Ortho-Novum 7/14-28
Ortho-Novum 7/7/7-21
Ortho-Novum 7/7/7-28
Ovcon-35
Ovcon-50
Tri-Legest 21
Tri-Legest FE
Tri-Norinyl 21
Tri-Norinyl 28
8. estradiol/norgestimate formulations:
Ortho Cyclen-21
Ortho Cyclen-28
Ortho Tri-Cyclen
Ortho Tri-Cyclen 21
Ortho Tri-Cyclen 28
Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo
Prefest
Previfem
Sprintec
Tri Lo Sprintec
Tri-Previfem
Tri-Sprintec
9. estradiol/norgestrel formulations:
Cryselle
Lo/Ovral
Lo/Ovral-28
Low-Ogestrel-21
Low-Ogestrel-28
Ogestrel 0.5/30-21
Ogestrel 0.5/50-28
Ovral
Ovral-28
10. mestranol/norethindrone formulations:
Norethrin 1/50M-21
Norethrin 1/50M-28
Norinyl
Norinyl 1+50 21-day
Norinyl 1+50 28-day
Norinyl 1+80 21-day
Norinyl 1+80 28-day
Ortho-Novum 1/50 21
Ortho-Novum 1/50 28
Ortho-Novum 1/80 21
Ortho-Novum 1/80 28
Ortho-Novum 10-21
Ortho-Novum 2-21
11. estradiol/testosterone formulations:
Depo-Testadiol
Ditate-DS
12. norethindrone formulations (no estrogen):
Aygestin
Camila
Errin
Micronor
Norlutate
Norlutin
Nor-QD
13. polyestradiol formulation:
Estradurin
~ Drug classes ~
aromatase inhibitors (lowering the amount of estrogen in the body). Currently there are three aromatase inhibitors (AI) approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration:
~ anastrazole (brand name Arimidex®)
~ exemestane (brand name Aromasin®)
~ letrozole (brand name Femara®)
beta-lactam antibiotics (also terms of beta-lactamase negative, beta-lactamase positive: The penicillins, including the aminocillins, cephalosporins, carbapenems, and monobactams are all considered beta-lactam antibiotics. These antibiotics all share a three carbon, one nitrogen structure known as the beta-lactam ring. An intact beta-lactam ring is required for these antibiotics to exert their bactericidal activity.
calcimimetic agents: New calcium agents.
entry inhibitors: Drugs that work by preventing HIV from entering T- cells. These treatments are still in early stages of development, but will likely be one of the next options for HIV treatment.
fusion inhibitors: Same as "entry inhibitors".
incretin mimetics: New class of drug to treat diabetes.
integrase inhibitors: Drugs that work by blocking the reproduction of HIV once it is inside the T-cell. These treatments are still in early stages of development, but will likely be one of the next options for HIV treatment.
NMDA receptor antagonists: N-methyl-D-asparate. New class of drugs for Alzheimer and dementia (blocks glutamate build-up in the brain).
PPAR-gamma agonist (partial and full types): peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor. Recent data suggest that PPAR-gamma agonists may have therapeutic potential in the treatment of inflammatory diseases and certain cancers.
New Medications Sorted By Trade Name
TRADE NAME
GENERIC NAME
INDICATION FOR USE
Abilify
aripiprazole
antipsychotic for schizophrenia
Alavert
loratadine
allergy relief (melts in mouth)
Alinia
nitazoxanide (NTZ)
antiprotozoal for diarrhea
Alista
Allovectin-7
alprostadil
***
trial, female sexual arousal disorder
Investigational drug: For stage III and IV melanoma (metastatic)
Alovent
***
asthma inhaler
Amevive I.M.or I.V.
alefacept
immunosuppressant for psoriasis
Antegren
natalizumab
multiple sclerosis (not yet FDA approved)
Arcoxia
etoricoxib
trial drug for arthritis
Asmanex Twisthaler
mometasone furoate
asthma (UK)
Avage cream
tazarotene
for facial wrinkles
Avandamet
rosiglitazone + metformin
for type 2 diabetes
Avinza
morphine sulfate
once-a-day extended release
Avlimil
proprietary blend of herbs
OTC for female sexual dysfunction
Avodart
dutasteride
BPH
Axura
memantine
advanced Alzheimer
BeneCalorie
***
liquid supplement
Benicar
olmesartan medoxomil
hypertension as 5, 20, 40 mg
Berinert
*** (a C1-esterase inhibitor)
treats genetic disease HAE (hereditary angioedema) -- treats acute abdominal distress and facial swelling
Biprel
perindopril erbumine/indapamide
antihypertensive (available in Canada)
Byetta
exenatide
type 2 diabetes
Camila
norethindrone
contraceptive that does not contain estrogen
Cantharone
cantharidin
blister solution for warts and molluscum contagiosum
Cervarix
no generic name
Vaccine approved for prevention of cervical cancer and precancerous lesions caused by 2 strains of human papillomavirus (HPV) in females age 10 to 25
Clarinex
desloratadine
antihistamine
Clinestrol
estrogen
hormone treatment
Crataegus Synpha
herbal (Switzerland/Europe)
heart
Dinestrol
estrogen
hormone treatment
Dryvax
***
smallpox vaccine
Duac
clindamycin 2%, benzoyl peroxide 5%TD
acne
Duocal
***
nutritional supplement
Elidel cream
pimecrolimus
eczema
Eligard
leuprolide
LHRH (luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone) analog forbreast, prostate cancer.
Elitek
rasburicase
cancer
Emend
aprepitant
antiemetic
Emtriva
emivirine
AIDS drug
Enablex
darifenacin
treatment of overactive bladder
Entocort
budesonide
a glucocorticosteroid for inflammatory bowel diseases, Crohn disease treatment, and ulcerative colitis treatment
Eon
cyclosporine formulation
for use in preventing rejection after transplant
Errin
norethindrone
contraceptive that does not contain estrogen
Evoxac
cevimeline
for dry mouth in Sjogren syndrome
Exubera
inhaled insulin
trial, diabetes
Faslodex
fulvestrant
breast cancer
Finacea
azelaic acid
antibacterial for rosacea
Folotyn
pralatrexate
treatment of PTCL (peripheral T-cell lymphoma) - aggressive form of non-Hodgkin lymphoma
Forteo
terguride
osteoporosis
Fuzeon
enfuvirtide
antiviral
Gancao
***
herb for bladder
Gardasil
no generic name
Vaccine already approved in females, now also approved for prevention of genital warts caused by 2 strains of human papillomavirus (HPV) in MALES ages 9 to 26
GenGraft
cyclosporine formalation
for use in preventing rejection after transplant
Geodon
ziprasidone
antipsychotic, schizophrenia
Hepsera
adefoir dipivoxil
hepatitis B
Hivid
ddC, zalcitabine
AIDS drug
Humira
adalimumab
rheumatoid arthritis
Inspra
eplerenone
diuretic
Iressa
gefitinib
cancer treatment
Jolivette
norethindrone
contraceptive that does not contain estrogen (progestin only)
Ketek
telithromycin
chronic bronchitis
Kineret
anakinra
NSAID/IBD; RA (rheumatoid arthritis)
Levitra
vardenafil
erectile dysfunction
Lexiva
908, fosamprenavir
AIDS drug
Lipiadol
***
medication used in liver chemoembolization
L.M.X.
lidocaine 4% or 5% cream
topical anesthetic cream
Lotronex
alosetron HCl
diarrhea-predominant IBS in women
L-theanine
***
herb with calming effect, found in green tea
Lunesta
eszopiclone
new hypnotic for insomnia
Lynoral
***
estrogen
Lyrica
pregabalin
for treatment of diabetic peripheral neuropathy and postherpetic neuralgia
Menostar
estradiol
transdermal patch
Metadate CD
methylphenidate HCL
ADHD
Metaglip
glipizide & metformin
antidiabetic
Microval
***
birth control pill
Mononessa
ethinyl estradiol and norgestimate
birth control
Myocet (Europe)
liposome-encapsulated doxorubicin
for HIV, targeted to CD44
Neoral
cyclosporine formulation
for use in preventing rejection after transplant
Neulasta
pegfilgrastim
granulocyte-stimulating factor
Nitoman
tetrabenazine
antipsychotic, not available in USA
Nitronox
50% oxygen, 50% nitrous oxide
analgesic gas
Norlutin
***
birth control pill
Nystop powder
nystatin
topical powder
Ortho-Micronor
***
birth control pill
Oto-Ease
***
bacteria-free, greaseless lubricant for easing insertion of tight-fitting hearing aids and ear molds
Ovocyclin
***
estrogen
Pediarix
***
polio/hepatitis B/DTaP vaccine
Progynon depot
Qnexa
***
***
estrogen
Investigational drug: For weight loss
Relpax
eletriptan hydrobromide (HBr)
antimigraine
ReSource Arginaid
***
OTC arginine-intensive nutritional powder supplement for patients recovering from burns, surgery, pressure ulcers (mixes w/water)
Restasis
cyclosporine
ophthalmic solution
Rivotril
clonazepam
avail in Mexico for migraines
Sanctura
trospium chloride
overactive bladder
Sandimmune
cyclosporine formalation
for use in preventing rejection after transplant
Saphris
asenapine
antipsychotic - treatment for schizophrenia and bipolar I disorder
Sensipar
cinacalcet HCL
Treat hyperparathyroidism in patients on dialysis
Serostim
somatropin
human growth hormone used with wasting in HIV
Sidmark
cyclosporine formulation
for use in preventing rejection after transplant
Similisan
***
homeopathic eye drops
Solia 28
***
oral contraceptive
Somavert
pegvisomant
acromegaly
Spectracef
cefditoren pivoxil
semi-synthetic cephalosporin antibiotic for oral administration
Spiriva
tiotropium
once-a-day anticholinergic for COPD
Sprintec
ethinyl estradiol and norgestimate
birth control
Steel libido
Stelara
***
ustekinumad
natural herbal remedy
moderate to severe psoriasis
Stibestrol
***
estrogen
Strattera
atomoxetine hydrochloride
ADHD
Suboxone
buprenorphine
for opioid dependence
Symlin
pramlintide acetate
subcutaneous antihyperglycemic, adjunct to insulin
Telstar LA, Telstar Depot
***
An LHRH analog or LHRH agonist (LHRH=luteinizinghormone-releasing hormone). Used for breast and prostate cancer
Testim
***
testosterone replacement therapy
TOBI
tobramycin solution
for inhalation; used to fight infection in lungs of patients w/cystic fibrosis
angiogenesis inhibitor as treatment for advanced renal cell carcinoma
Vytorin
combination Zetia 10 mg & simvastatin 20 mg
hypercholesterolemia
WelChol
colesevelam HCl
hypercholesterolemia
Xopenex (sounds like zopenex)
levalbuterol HCL
bronchodilator
Xyrem
sodium oxybate
for loss of muscle tone
Zetia
ezetimibe
cholesterol/lipids
Zolair
*** (anti-IgE antibody)
moderate-to-advanced asthma
New Medications Sorted By Generic Name
GENERIC NAME
SEE TRADE NAME
INDICATION
alfuzosin
Uroxatrol
alpha blocker, bladder outlet obstruction
alosetron HCl
Lotronex
diarrhea-predominant IBS in women
inra
Kineret
NSAID/IBD, RA
aprepitant
Emend
antiemetic
arginaid
ReSource
OTC arginine-intensive nutritional powder supplement for patients recovering from burns, surgery, pressure ulcers (mixes w/water)
aripiprazole
Abilify
antipsychotic for schizophrenia
asenapine
Saphris
antipsychotic - treatment for schizophrenia and bipolar I disorder
atazanavir sulfate
Reyataz
PPI for HIV/AIDS
atomoxetine
balaglitazone
Strattera
*** (no trade name yet)
ADHD
Investigational drug: Type 2 diabetes
budesonide
Entocort
a glucocorticosteroid for inflammatory bowel diseases, Crohn disease treatment, and ulcerative colitis treatment
cantharidin
Cantharone
blister solution for warts and molluscum contagiosum
cefditoren pivoxil
Spectracef
semi-synthetic cephalosporin antibiotic for oral administration
cevimeline
Evoxac
for dry mouth in Sjogren syndrome
cinacalcet HCL
Sensipar
Treat hyperparathyroidism in patients on dialysis
clonazepam
Rivotril
migraines (Mexico)
cyclosporine formulations
Neoral, Sandimmune, GenGraft, Eon, and Sidmark
for use in preventing rejection after transplant
darifenacin
Enablex
treatment of overactive bladder
diphenhydramine
Q-Dryl
provides relief of symptoms of allergic reactions such as rash, hives, watery eyes, runny nose, itchy eyes and sneezing. Also used to treat motion sickness, anxiety, tension, sleeplessness or involuntary movements due to the side effects of certain psychiatric drugs
