. "Appendix E: Drug Classes and Drug Index." Description and Analysis of the VA National Formulary. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press, 2000.
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DESCRIPTION AND ANALYSIS OF THE VA National Formulary
Rizatriptan Benzoate—A selective serotonin agonist used in the treatment of migraines, brand name Maxalt (Merck).
Sumatriptan—A selective serotonin agonist used in the treatment of migraines, brand name Imitrex (Glaxo Wellcome).
Tacrine Hydrochloride —A drug that is a reversible inhibitor of cholinesterase and is used in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease, brand name Cognex (Parke-Davis).
Terbinafine—A drug for the treatment of fungal infections, brand name Lamisil (Novartis).
Troglitazone—A drug that lowers blood glucose by improving target cell response to insulin and was used (recalled by FDA) in the treatment of type II diabetes, brand name Rezulin (Parke-Davis).
Zolmitriptan—A selective serotonin agonist used in the treatment of migraines, brand name Zomig (Zeneca).
