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CabergolineA long-acting dopamine agonist used to lower prolactin in hyperprolactinaemia and prolactinoma care.1 medicineView CabergolineCalcipotriolA topical vitamin D analogue used for plaque psoriasis, alone or in selected combination products.2 medicinesView CalcipotriolCalcitriolThe active form of vitamin D, used for selected calcium and bone disorders with laboratory monitoring.1 medicineView CalcitriolCalcium AcetateA phosphate binder used with food to control high phosphate in advanced kidney disease.1 medicineView Calcium AcetateCalcium CarbonateA calcium salt used as a supplement, antacid or phosphate binder depending on the product and clinical need.1 medicineView Calcium CarbonateCanagliflozinAn SGLT2 inhibitor used in selected adults with type 2 diabetes, with kidney and cardiovascular considerations.1 medicineView CanagliflozinCandesartanAn angiotensin receptor blocker used for selected cases of hypertension and chronic heart failure.1 medicineView CandesartanCapecitabineAn oral fluoropyrimidine chemotherapy used in selected breast, colorectal and gastric cancer regimens.1 medicineView CapecitabineCarbamazepineAn anticonvulsant used for selected seizure disorders, trigeminal neuralgia and some mood disorders.1 medicineView CarbamazepineCarbidopaA medicine combined with levodopa to improve delivery and tolerability in Parkinson's disease treatment.3 medicinesView CarbidopaCarbimazoleAn antithyroid medicine used to reduce excessive thyroid-hormone production with blood monitoring.1 medicineView CarbimazoleCarvedilolA beta- and alpha-blocking medicine used in selected heart-failure and blood-pressure treatment plans.1 medicineView CarvedilolCefadroxilAn oral cephalosporin antibiotic used for selected susceptible bacterial infections.1 medicineView CefadroxilCefdinirAn oral third-generation cephalosporin used for selected respiratory and ear infections.1 medicineView CefdinirCefiximeAn oral third-generation cephalosporin used for selected susceptible bacterial infections.1 medicineView CefiximeCefpodoximeAn oral cephalosporin prodrug used for selected respiratory, urinary or skin infections.1 medicineView CefpodoximeCefuroximeA cephalosporin antibiotic available in oral and injectable forms for selected bacterial infections.1 medicineView CefuroximeCelecoxibA COX-2-selective NSAID used for selected painful inflammatory conditions with heart, kidney and bleeding risks.1 medicineView CelecoxibCephalexinAn oral first-generation cephalosporin used for selected susceptible bacterial infections.2 medicinesView CephalexinChlorambucilA specialist alkylating cancer medicine requiring blood-count, infection, fertility and pregnancy precautions.1 medicineView ChlorambucilChloramphenicolAn antibiotic whose uses and risks differ substantially between topical and systemic formulations.1 medicineView ChloramphenicolChloroquineAn antimalarial used only where the parasite and local resistance pattern make it appropriate.1 medicineView ChloroquineChlorpromazineA first-generation antipsychotic with selected psychiatric and anti-nausea uses and significant movement, sedation and blood-pressure risks.1 medicineView ChlorpromazineChlorthalidoneA thiazide-like diuretic used for hypertension or selected oedema with electrolyte and kidney monitoring.3 medicinesView ChlorthalidoneCiclosporinA calcineurin inhibitor available in systemic and eye formulations with very different uses and monitoring.2 medicinesView CiclosporinCilostazolAn antiplatelet vasodilator used for selected intermittent claudication and contraindicated in heart failure.1 medicineView CilostazolCiprofloxacinA fluoroquinolone antibiotic reserved for selected bacterial infections because of serious tendon, nerve and other risks.3 medicinesView CiprofloxacinCitalopramAn SSRI antidepressant used for depression with serotonin, heart-rhythm and withdrawal considerations.1 medicineView CitalopramClarithromycinA macrolide antibiotic for selected bacterial infections with important heart-rhythm and interaction risks.1 medicineView ClarithromycinClavulanateA beta-lactamase inhibitor supplied with a penicillin antibiotic, not used as a stand-alone antibacterial.1 medicineView ClavulanateClavulanic AcidA beta-lactamase inhibitor used only with selected penicillin antibiotics in fixed combination products.1 medicineView Clavulanic AcidClenbuterolA long-acting beta-2 agonist with potentially serious stimulant and cardiovascular effects.1 medicineView ClenbuterolClindamycinA lincosamide antibiotic available in systemic and topical forms with a notable risk of antibiotic-associated colitis.1 medicineView ClindamycinClobetasolA very potent topical corticosteroid for selected inflammatory skin conditions with site and duration limits.1 medicineView ClobetasolClofazimineAn antimycobacterial medicine used within specialist multidrug regimens, with skin discolouration and cardiac risks.1 medicineView ClofazimineClomifeneA fertility medicine used to induce ovulation in selected patients after diagnostic assessment.2 medicinesView ClomifeneClomipramineA tricyclic antidepressant used particularly for obsessive-compulsive disorder, with cardiac and overdose toxicity.1 medicineView ClomipramineClonidineA central alpha-2 agonist used for selected blood-pressure or neurological indications with rebound risk if stopped suddenly.2 medicinesView ClonidineClopidogrelAn antiplatelet medicine used after selected vascular events or procedures with significant bleeding risk.1 medicineView ClopidogrelClotrimazoleAn azole antifungal available in skin, vaginal and oral products with route-specific uses.1 medicineView ClotrimazoleColchicineAn anti-inflammatory medicine used for gout and selected conditions with a narrow safety margin and major interactions.2 medicinesView ColchicineColestyramineA bile-acid sequestrant used for selected cholesterol or bile-related symptoms with important absorption interactions.1 medicineView ColestyramineConjugated OestrogensA mixture of oestrogens used for selected menopausal or deficiency indications with clotting, cancer and uterine-safety checks.1 medicineView Conjugated OestrogensCyclobenzaprineA centrally acting muscle relaxant used short term for selected acute muscle spasms.1 medicineView CyclobenzaprineCyclopentolateAn anticholinergic eye drop used to dilate the pupil and temporarily relax focusing during eye assessment.1 medicineView CyclopentolateCyclophosphamideAn alkylating medicine used in specialist cancer regimens and selected severe immune-mediated diseases.1 medicineView CyclophosphamideCycloserineA reserve antibiotic used in specialist combination regimens for drug-resistant tuberculosis.1 medicineView CycloserineCyproheptadineA sedating first-generation antihistamine used for selected allergic symptoms.1 medicineView CyproheptadineCyproteroneAn anti-androgen used for selected androgen-related conditions when safer options are insufficient.2 medicinesView Cyproterone