Drug Name Index: “N”

Type of Drug: Vitamin. Prescribed for: Treatment of pellagra (Niacin deficiency). Niacin is also used to help lower high blood levels of lipids (or fats) and to help dilate certain blood vessels. Some experts have suggested using it in the…

Type of Drug: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Prescribed for: Rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.Nabumetone General InformationNabumetone is one of 16 nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) used to relieve…

Type of Drug: Beta-adrenergic-blocking agent. Prescribed for: High blood pressure, angina pectoris, abnormal heart rhythms, migraine headache prevention, tremors, aggressive behavior, antipsychotic drug side effects, and glaucoma.…

Type of Drug: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Prescribed for: Rheumatoid arthritis, juvenile rheumatoid-arthritis (Naproxen only), osteoarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, mild to moderate pain, tendinitis, bursitis, gout, fever,…

Type of Drug: Antiasthmatic.Prescribed for: Mild to moderate bronchial asthma.Nedocromil Sodium General InformationNedocromil is an anti-inflammatory agent that is inhaled as part of the process of preventing bronchial asthma. It…

Type of Drug: Antidepressant Prescribed for DepressionNefazodone General InformationNefazodone is a unique chemical compound, unrelated to older antidepressant groups. This drug interferes with the ability of nerve endings in the…