Drugs beginning with "Z"

Zagam

Generic Zagam is used to treat bronchitis and pneumonia caused by bacterial infections.

Zanaflex

Treating muscle spasms.

Zantac

This drug works by reducing the amount of acid your stomach produces

Zelnorm

Generic Zelnorm is used for short term treatment of irritable bowel syndrome in women who have constipation as their main symptom. It is also used for treating certain men and women who have a type of chronic constipation.

Zerit

Treating HIV infection when used in combination with other medicines.

Zestoretic

Generic Zestoretic (Hydrochlorothiazide and Lisinopril) is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). Hydrochlorothiazide is a thiazide diuretic (water pill) that helps prevent your body from absorbing too much salt, which can cause fluid retention. Lisinopril lowers blood pressure and also relieves symptoms of fluid retention.

Zetia

Generic Zetia is used for treating high blood cholesterol along with a low-fat, low-cholesterol diet. It may be used alone or with other medicines. It is also used to treat high blood sitosterol and campesterol along with diet therapy.

Ziac

Ziac is used for treating high blood pressure.

Ziagen

Ziagen is used, in combination with other medicines, in the treatment of the infection caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). HIV is the virus that causes acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Abacavir will not cure or prevent HIV infection or AIDS; however, it helps keep HIV from reproducing and appears to slow down the destruction of the immune system.

Zithromax

This medication treats bacterial infections in many different parts of the body

Zocor

Simvastatin is used to lower levels of cholesterol and other fats in the blood

Zofran

Preventing nausea and vomiting due to cancer chemotherapy or surgery.

Zovirax

Acyclovir is an antiviral drug.

Zyban Sr

Zyloprim

Generic Zyloprim is used in the treatment of many symptoms of gout, including acute attacks, tophi (collection of uric acid crystals in the tissues, especially around joints), joint destruction, and uric acid stones. Allopurinol works by reducing uric acid production in the body, thus preventing crystals from forming.

Zyprexa

Treating schizophrenia or bipolar disorder.

Zyrtec

Preventing or treating symptoms of hay fever and other upper respiratory allergies such as stuffy nose, runny nose...

Zyrtec-d

Generic Zyrtec-D Extended Release is an antihistamine and decongestant combination which provides relief of seasonal and perennial allergy symptoms such as watery eyes, runny nose, itching eyes, sneezing, and stuffy nose (nasal congestion).

Zyvox

Generic Zyvox is an oxazolidinone antibiotic that fights bacteria in the body. It works by interfering with the production of proteins needed by bacteria to grow.