Tanya Kertsman, PharmD

Amoxicillin oral forms are prescribed for certain types of bacterial infections in adults and some children. This is a penicillin-class antibiotic that may cause mild or serious side effects. These include diarrhea, rash, nausea, and vomiting.

Synthroid oral tablet is a brand-name medication that’s prescribed for underactive thyroid and a certain type of thyroid cancer. It’s available in a generic version called levothyroxine. The cost of Synthroid with and without insurance can depend on several factors and may be lowered by using a coupon.

Famotidine oral forms are prescribed to help relieve symptoms related to gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and certain types of ulcers (sores). It’s swallowed one to two times per day. Famotidine can be prescribed in adults and certain children.

Valsartan oral tablet is prescribed to treat high blood pressure and specific types of heart failure. It’s also prescribed to decrease the risk of death after a heart attack in certain situations. It’s taken once or twice per day.