Drug Name Index: "G"

Type of Drug: Antiemetic Prescribed for: Preventing nausea and vomiting after certain cancer chemotherapy treatments Granisetron General Information Granisetron, like Ondansetron, produces its effect in a unique way. It antagonizes…

Type of Drug: Antihyperlipidemic (blood-fat reducer) Prescribed for: High levels of blood triglycerides General Information Gemfibrozil consistently reduces blood-triglyceride levels, but is usually prescribed only for people with…

Type of Drug: Antihypertensive Prescribed for: High blood pressure General Information Guanabenz Acetate works by stimulating certain central- nervous-system receptors. This results in a general reduction of the level at which the…

Type of Drug: Antihypertensive. Prescribed for: High blood pressure, heroin withdrawal, migraine headaches, nausea, and vomiting. General Information Guanfacine works by stimulating a particular portion of the nervous system that…