Skyler Todd, PharmD

Doctors prescribe Brilinta to lower the risk of heart attack and stroke in people with certain conditions. You take it by mouth twice per day.

Doctors prescribe Belbuca for severe, persistent pain. You take it by mouth once or twice per day.

Doctors prescribe Pulmicort as maintenance therapy for asthma. You inhale it through your mouth once or twice per day.

Doctors prescribe metoclopramide oral tablet to treat heartburn caused by gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and ease symptoms caused by diabetic gastroparesis. You take it by mouth 1–4 times per day.

Doctors prescribe minoxidil oral tablet for severe high blood pressure that’s not treatable with other medications. You usually take it by mouth once per day.

Doctors prescribe AndroGel for testosterone replacement therapy in adults. You apply it to certain areas of your skin once per day.

Doctors prescribe Aldactone for heart failure, high blood pressure, a type of fluid buildup, and high levels of aldosterone hormone. You take it by mouth once or multiple times per day, depending on your condition and dose.

Doctors prescribe dexlansoprazole delayed-release oral capsule to heal erosive esophagitis and to treat heartburn and gastroesophageal reflux disease. You take it by mouth once per day.

Doctors prescribe Relenza for treatment and prevention of the flu. It’s a powder that you inhale through your mouth from an oral inhaler once or twice per day.

Doctors prescribe Simbrinza to reduce increased eye pressure in people who have open-angle glaucoma or high eye pressure. You put 1 drop into each affected eye three times per day.

Doctors prescribe Tyrvaya for dry eye disease. You typically spray it into your nose twice per day.

Doctors prescribe Wegovy for long-term weight management in adults and certain adolescents. You inject it under your skin once per week on the same day each week.