Generic Medicines A–Z
Browse an A–Z index of generic medicine names and active ingredients listed by Direct Meds, then compare available products, strengths and packs.
AcamprosateRestores the balance between brain chemicals disrupted by long-term drinking, keeping people who have stopped alcohol use from relapsing.1 medicineView AcamprosateAcetazolamideA carbonic anhydrase inhibitor that reduces fluid production in the eye and brain, used for glaucoma and altitude sickness.1 medicineView AcetazolamideAciclovirAn antiviral that stops herpes viruses from reproducing, used for shingles, chickenpox and genital herpes.1 medicineView AciclovirAdapaleneA topical retinoid that normalises skin cell turnover to reduce comedones in acne vulgaris.1 medicineView AdapaleneAlbendazoleA benzimidazole anthelmintic that starves parasitic worms by disrupting their cell structure.1 medicineView AlbendazoleAlendronic AcidA bisphosphonate that slows bone removal, used for osteoporosis and Paget's disease of bone.1 medicineView Alendronic AcidAlfuzosinAn alpha1 blocker that relaxes prostate and bladder muscles to ease urinary symptoms from an enlarged prostate.1 medicineView AlfuzosinAllopurinolA xanthine oxidase inhibitor that reduces uric acid production, used to prevent gout flares and manage high uric acid during cancer therapy.1 medicineView AllopurinolAmlodipineA calcium channel blocker for hypertension and chronic stable angina, listed alone and combined with valsartan.2 medicinesView AmlodipineAmoxicillinA penicillin antibiotic that blocks bacterial cell wall synthesis, used alone or combined with clavulanic acid.2 medicinesView AmoxicillinAnastrozoleBlocks the aromatase enzyme to cut off the oestrogen supply that hormone receptor-positive breast tumours depend on.1 medicineView AnastrozoleApixabanDirect factor Xa inhibitor that reduces clot formation to prevent stroke and deep vein thrombosis.1 medicineView ApixabanAripiprazoleA partial dopamine agonist used for schizophrenia, bipolar I disorder and adjunctive depression treatment.1 medicineView AripiprazoleArmodafinilArmodafinil promotes wakefulness for narcolepsy, sleep apnoea and shift work disorder. The R-enantiomer of modafinil acts on dopamine.1 medicineView ArmodafinilAtomoxetineA norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor for ADHD, carrying a boxed warning on suicidal ideation in young patients.2 medicinesView AtomoxetineAtorvastatinAtorvastatin calcium lowers LDL cholesterol by blocking the liver's cholesterol-making enzyme, reducing cardiovascular event risk.1 medicineView AtorvastatinAvanafilA phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitor that increases blood flow during sexual stimulation for erectile dysfunction.1 medicineView AvanafilAzathioprineA thiopurine immunosuppressant that slows immune-cell growth to manage autoimmune disease and transplant rejection.1 medicineView AzathioprineAzelaic AcidA topical dicarboxylic acid used to reduce inflammatory acne lesions and rosacea-related skin irritation.1 medicineView Azelaic AcidAzelastineAzelastine blocks histamine while fluticasone reduces inflammation, combining two allergy treatments in one product.1 medicineView AzelastineAzithromycinMacrolide antibiotic that blocks bacterial protein synthesis, used for respiratory and sinus infections.1 medicineView Azithromycin