List of drugs: R-Rb

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List of drugs: R-Rb

This is a list of drugs that start with the letters "R" and "Rb". These drugs are used for various medical conditions and are categorized based on their generic names.

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  • Rabeprazole

Rabeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and other conditions involving excessive stomach acid.

  • Raloxifene

Raloxifene is a selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM) used in the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women.

  • Ramipril

Ramipril is an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor (ACE inhibitor) used to treat hypertension and congestive heart failure.

  • Ranitidine

Ranitidine is a histamine H2 receptor antagonist that inhibits stomach acid production, used to treat and prevent peptic ulcer disease and GERD.

  • Rasagiline

Rasagiline is a selective monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) used as a treatment for Parkinson's disease.

  • Risperidone

Risperidone is an atypical antipsychotic used to treat schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and irritability associated with autism.

  • Ritonavir

Ritonavir is an antiretroviral drug used in the treatment of HIV/AIDS.

  • Rivaroxaban

Rivaroxaban is an oral anticoagulant used to prevent and treat deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism.

  • Ropinirole

Ropinirole is a dopamine agonist used to treat Parkinson's disease and restless legs syndrome.

  • Rosuvastatin

Rosuvastatin is a statin used to treat high cholesterol and prevent cardiovascular disease.

  • Roxithromycin

Roxithromycin is a macrolide antibiotic used to treat various bacterial infections.

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  • Ribavirin

Ribavirin is an antiviral medication used to treat hepatitis C and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections.

  • Ribociclib

Ribociclib is a selective cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitor used in combination with other medications to treat certain types of breast cancer.

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