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Medicines Beginning With Z
6 medicines in the Drug Guide begin with the letter Z. 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
| Medicine | Brand names | Used for |
|---|---|---|
| Zaleplon | Sonata | Insomnia, for trouble falling asleep; Short sleep-onset difficulty |
| Ziprasidone | Geodon | Schizophrenia; Bipolar mania |
| Zoledronic acid | Reclast, Zometa | Osteoporosis; High blood calcium from cancer |
| Zolmitriptan | Zomig | Migraine attacks; Cluster headaches (nasal spray) |
| Zolpidem | Ambien | Insomnia, short-term; Middle-of-the-night awakening (a specific low-amount product) |
| Zonisamide | Zonegran | Seizure disorders (add-on treatment); Focal seizures in adults |
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.