Drug Name Index: "Q"

Type of Drug: Benzodiazepine sedative. Prescribed for: The short-term treatment of insomnia, difficulty falling asleep, frequent nighttime awakening, and waking too early in the morning.Quazepam (Doral) General InformationQuazepam…

Type of Drug: Angiotensin-converting-enzyme (AGE) inhibitor. Prescribed for: High blood pressure and congestive heart failure.Quinapril Hydrochloride (Accupril) General InformationACE inhibitors work by preventing the conversion of…

Type of Drug: Antiarrhythmic. Prescribed for: Abnormal heart rhythmsQuinidine General InformationDerived from the bark of the cinchona tree (which gives us Quinine), this drug works by affecting the flow of potassium into and out…