- Medications starting with 'G'

Gabitril, known generically as tiagabine, is a medication primarily used in the treatment of partial seizures in epilepsy. It works by increasing the availability of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in the brain, which helps to calm nerve activity.

Galantamine ER is a medication used to treat mild to moderate dementia caused by Alzheimer's disease. It works by increasing the amount of acetylcholine in the brain, which helps improve memory, awareness, and the ability to perform daily functions.

Gemfibrozil is a lipid-regulating medication primarily used to lower triglyceride levels and increase high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol in the blood. It belongs to a class of drugs known as fibrates and works by decreasing the production of triglycerides and possibly increasing the removal of triglycerides from the blood. This can help to prevent pancreatitis in patients with very high triglyceride levels and is also used to reduce the risk of developing heart disease.

Gemtesa (vibegron) is a prescription medication used to treat overactive bladder (OAB) with symptoms of urge urinary incontinence, urgency, and urinary frequency in adults.

Genotropin Pen is an injection device delivering somatropin, a synthetic human growth hormone. It is used to treat growth failure in children with growth hormone deficiency and certain genetic conditions, as well as growth hormone deficiency in adults.

Gilenya (fingolimod) is a prescription medication used for the treatment of relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS). It works by modulating the immune system to reduce inflammation and prevent nerve damage.

Gleevec (imatinib) is a targeted cancer therapy known as a tyrosine kinase inhibitor. It is used to treat chronic myeloid leukemia (CML), certain types of acute lymphoblastic leukemia, gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST), and several other conditions by blocking the abnormal proteins that signal cancer cells to grow.

Gliclazide is an oral sulfonylurea medication used to treat type 2 diabetes when diet and exercise alone are not enough. It works by stimulating the pancreas to release more insulin, which helps lower blood sugar levels.

Gliclazide MR is a modified-release form of gliclazide, an oral sulfonylurea used to treat type 2 diabetes. The modified-release formulation releases the medication slowly over the day, allowing convenient once-daily dosing while stimulating the pancreas to release insulin and lower blood sugar.

Glimepiride is a prescription medication used to treat type 2 diabetes. It belongs to a class of drugs known as sulfonylureas, which work by increasing the release of insulin from the pancreas, helping lower blood sugar levels.

Glipizide is an oral diabetes medication that helps control blood sugar levels. It is used to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Glumetza is a brand name for metformin, an oral medication used to control blood sugar levels in individuals with type 2 diabetes. It works by decreasing glucose production in the liver, increasing insulin sensitivity, and enhancing glucose uptake by muscles.

Glyxambi is a prescription medication used to control high blood sugar in adults with type 2 diabetes. It is a combination of two active ingredients, empagliflozin and linagliptin, which work together to help manage blood sugar levels. Empagliflozin helps the kidneys remove glucose from the bloodstream through the urine, while linagliptin works by increasing the levels of insulin produced by the body after meals and decreasing the amount of sugar made by the body.

Griseofulvin is an antifungal medication used to treat a variety of fungal infections. It works by stopping the growth of fungi.