Simvastatin is a prescription medication used to treat high cholesterol, high triglycerides, and disease of the heart and blood vessels. Simvastatin belongs to a group of drugs called HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors, also known as statins. It works by blocking the production of cholesterol in the body.

This medication comes in tablet form and is usually taken once daily at bedtime, with or without food.

Common side effects of simvastatin include muscle and joint soreness, nausea, and constipation.

Omeprazole is both an over-the-counter and a prescription medication. The over-the-counter form is used to treat heartburn. The prescription form is used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), certain ulcers, Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome, erosive esophagitis (EE), and infections cause by the bacteria H. pylori. This medication page refers to the prescription form of omeprazole.

Omeprazole belongs to a group of drugs called proton-pump inhibitors, which work by reducing the amount of acid made in the stomach.

This medication comes in delayed capsule form and in packets...

Ramelteon is a prescription medication used to treat insomnia. Ramelteon belongs to a group of drugs called melatonin receptor agonists, which act like melatonin to promote sleep.

This medication comes in tablet form. It is usually taken once a day, within 30 minutes of going to bed, with a full glass of water. Do not break the tablets. Swallow tablets whole.

Do not take ramelteon with or right after a meal. This may delay how fast ramelteon will work or reduce how ramelteon works.

Common side effects of ramelteon are...

Ropinirole is a prescription medication used to treat Restless Legs Syndrome and Parkinson's disease. Ropinirole belongs to a group of drugs called dopamine agonists, which help the brain to control body movement.

This medication comes in tablet form and is taken with or without food. For restless legs syndrome, one tablet is taken once a day before bedtime. For Parkinson's disease, ropinirole is taken three times a day.

This medication also comes in an exteneded release tablet. For Parkinson's disease, it is taken once a day , with or without food. Swallow extended release...

Pegfilgrastim is a prescription medication used to reduce the risk of infection in people receiving strong chemotherapy that decreases the number of infection-fighting white blood cells known as neutrophils. Pegfilgrastim belongs to a group of drugs called colony stimulating factors, which stimulate the body to produce neutrophils.

This medication comes in an injectable form and is injected just under the skin, usually once per chemotherapy cycle.

Common side effects of pegfilgrastim include muscle and bone pain.

Celecoxib is a prescription medication used to treat pain, arthritis, and painful menstrual periods. Celecoxib belongs to a group of medications called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). These work by blocking chemicals in the body that cause pain and inflammation.

Celecoxib comes in capsule form and is taken by mouth, once or twice daily, with or without food.

Common side effects include stomach pain, upset stomach, and diarrhea.