Universal Drugstore Blog

In the US, the cost of prescription drugs can be a significant burden, especially if you live with a chronic condition such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Atorvastatin calcium, which is marketed under the brand name Lipitor, is an inhibitor of HMG-CoA reductase (statin) that works to slow down the body’s production of cholesterol.

If you have been diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), your healthcare provider may have prescribed Anoro Ellipta (umeclidinium/vilanterol) as part of your treatment plan.

Migraines affect an estimated 10% of people worldwide. In a US survey, over 5% of men and 17% of women reported having migraine symptoms.

Drixoral was a very popular over-the-counter (OTC) cold relief medication advertised on U.S. television in the 1980s. One of its best-selling products was a tablet called Drixoral Cold and Allergy which contained the antihistamine, dexbrompheniramine, and the decongestant, pseudoephedrine.

Oxsoralen Lotion is a topical medication that belongs to a drug class called psoralens. It is a photosensitizer that absorbs and makes your skin sensitive to ultraviolet A (UVA) light. When combined with UVA light, methoxsalen helps stop your skin cells from multiplying and improves color and thickness.

Fortacin is a combination of spray-on topical anesthetics marketed by Recordati that is used in the treatment of premature ejaculation. It contains the 2 numbing active substances lidocaine and prilocaine.

Visudyne is an FDA-approved intravenous (IV) medication that is manufactured by Novartis that contains the active ingredient verteporfin. It is used along with photodynamic therapy to treat the abnormal growth of leaky blood vessels in the eye caused by certain eye conditions.

Mounjaro is an FDA-approved prescription medication that is manufactured by Eli Lilly and Company. The active ingredient in Mounjaro is tirzepatide. Tirzepatide belongs to a class of medications called glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) receptor and glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists.

Loniten is a prescription medication that is manufactured by Pfizer. It is FDA-approved for the treatment of severe hypertension that is causing symptoms or damaging your vital organs.