Medicines Beginning With U

3 medicines in the Drug Guide begin with the letter U. Every name links to a plain-language page covering what the medicine is for, its common side effects, its major cautions and — for most — a kidney note.

A B C D E F G H I K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Z

MedicineBrand namesUsed for
UbrogepantUbrelvyMigraine attacks; Migraine attacks in patients who cannot take triptans
UlipristalEllaEmergency contraception after unprotected sex; Uterine fibroid symptoms (in some countries and selected patients)
UrsodiolActigall, UrsoDissolving certain gallstones; Primary biliary cholangitis (a liver bile duct disease)
Please note: This page is a patient-education summary, not medical advice, and it deliberately contains no doses. Medicines affect everyone differently — always follow your own prescription and talk to your doctor or pharmacist before starting, stopping or changing any medicine.