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.
CabergolineA long-acting dopamine agonist that lowers prolactin by acting on pituitary D2 receptors.1 medicineView CabergolineCarbidopaCarbidopa blocks levodopa breakdown outside the brain, letting Sinemet treat Parkinson's movement symptoms with less nausea.1 medicineView CarbidopaCarbimazoleSlows the thyroid gland's hormone-making process to bring an overactive thyroid back to normal levels.1 medicineView CarbimazoleCarvedilolA beta-blocker that relaxes blood vessels and slows heart rate, used for heart failure and high blood pressure.1 medicineView CarvedilolCefiximeCephalosporin antibiotic that kills bacteria by disrupting their cell walls, used for otitis media, pharyngitis and gonorrhoea.1 medicineView CefiximeCefuroxime AxetilSecond-generation beta-lactam antibiotic that stops bacteria building their cell walls, used for throat and respiratory infections.1 medicineView Cefuroxime AxetilCelecoxibA COX-2 inhibitor that reduces pain and inflammation in arthritis and short-term conditions.1 medicineView CelecoxibChloroquineAntimalarial and amebicide that kills the organisms behind malaria and amebiasis, also used for rheumatoid arthritis.1 medicineView ChloroquineCiclopiroxA synthetic antifungal that stops nail fungus growth in onychomycosis and athlete's foot.1 medicineView CiclopiroxCiclosporinA calcineurin-inhibitor immunosuppressant that blocks T-cell signalling to reduce immune attack on transplanted organs and inflamed tissue.1 medicineView CiclosporinCiprofloxacinA fluoroquinolone antibacterial that blocks topoisomerase enzymes bacteria need to copy their DNA.1 medicineView CiprofloxacinClavulanic AcidA beta-lactamase inhibitor that protects amoxicillin from bacterial enzyme breakdown in combination medicines.1 medicineView Clavulanic AcidClenbuterolA long-acting beta-2 agonist that relaxes airway muscles to ease breathing in bronchospasm and COPD.1 medicineView ClenbuterolClindamycinLincosamide antibiotic for serious bacterial infections, with a boxed warning for C. difficile colitis that can appear months after treatment.1 medicineView ClindamycinClomifeneA selective oestrogen receptor modulator that stimulates ovulation in women with anovulatory infertility.1 medicineView ClomifeneClopidogrelAntiplatelet medicine that blocks P2Y12 receptors on platelets to reduce heart attack and stroke risk.1 medicineView ClopidogrelColchicineAn anti-inflammatory that calms the immune response driving gout pain and prevents flare-ups during urate-lowering therapy.1 medicineView ColchicineCyclobenzaprineTargets the brain and nervous system to relax tense muscles during spasm episodes.1 medicineView CyclobenzaprineCyproterone AcetateCyproterone acetate combined with ethinylestradiol targets androgen-sensitive acne while providing hormonal contraception.1 medicineView Cyproterone Acetate