Drug Name Index: “F”

Type of Drug: Alpha-reductase inhibitor. Prescribed for: Benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH). Finasteride has also been studied as therapy following radical prostatectomy surgery and for the prevention of first-stage prostate cancer, male…

Type of Drug: Antifungal. Prescribed for: Infections of the blood, mouth, throat, vagina, or central nervous system due to Candida, Aspergillus, or Cryptococcus.Fluconazole (Diflucan) General InformationFluconazole is an antifungal…

Type of Drug: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) Prescribed for: Rheumatoid arthritis, juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, mild to moderate pain, sunburn treatment, and migraine prevention and treatmentFenoprofen…

Type of Drug: Calcium channel blocker Prescribed for: High blood pressureGeneral InformationFelodipine is a member of one of the most widely prescribed drug categories in the United States. Its once-daily dosage schedule makes…

Type of Drug: Anticonvulsant Prescribed for: Partial seizures; Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome in childrenFelbamate General InformationFelbamate is related to the older tranquilizer/sedative Meprobamate (Miltown). The exact way it works is…

Type of Drug: Histamine H2 antagonist. Prescribed for: Ulcers of the stomach and upper intestine (duodenum). It is also prescribed for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GEB…) stress ulcers, and other conditions characterized by the production…

Type of Drug: Antiviral Prescribed for: Shingles (herpes zoster infections)General InformationFamciclovir is the second antiviral product (after Acyclovir) to be approved for treatment of herpes zoster infection. Famciclovir also…