What is Zecuity? How does it work (mechanism of action)? Sumatriptan iontophoretic transdermal system (Zecuity) is anti-migraine drug that is delivered through the skin or transdermally. It is a serotonin (5HT) 1b/1d receptor agonist that is used for the acute treatment of migraine headaches in adults. Zecuity contains the drug, sumatriptan, which has been previously...
What is sedation? Sedation is medically induced temporary depression of consciousness prior to procedures that cause pain or discomfort to patients. Pain relieving medications (analgesics) are also usually administered as an adjunct to sedation. Sedation and general anesthesia are different levels in a spectrum of consciousness. A person is fully conscious at one end of...
What is Yosprala, and how does it work? Yosprala is a prescription medicine used: in people who have had heart problems or strokes caused by blood clots, to help reduce their risk of further heart problems or strokes, and who are at risk of developing stomach ulcers with aspirin. The aspirin in Yosprala is used:...
What are pediatric vaccines? Pediatric vaccination involves exposing children to dead or otherwise inactive viruses or viral antigens, spurring their immune systems to develop immunity to the disease in question before exposure in the field. Pediatric vaccines are injections given to children to immunize them to certain diseases caused by germs. Administration of pediatric vaccines...
What is Vyxeos (daunorubicin and cytarabine) and how is it used? Vyxeos is a chemotherapy treatment given intravenously (IV) to adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML). Vyxeos is used to treat the following types of AML patients: Newly diagnosed, therapy related: those whose AML is related to previously received chemotherapy or radiation therapy (also called therapy-related AML,...
Valium (diazepam) vs. midazolam: What’s the difference Diazepam (Valium) and midazolam are benzodiazepines used for sedation during surgery and to treat seizures. Diazepam is also used to treat anxiety, alcohol withdrawal symptoms, and for relief of muscle spasms in some neurological diseases. Brand names for diazepam include Valium, Diastat Acudial, Diastat, and Diazepam Intensol. Side...
What is zonisamide-oral, and how does it work (mechanism of action)? Scientists do not known how exactly zonisamide works in the body. Zonisamide is presumed to work on the sodium and calcium channels in the brain cells where it controls electric-currents that are responsible for seizure activity. The FDA approved zonisamide in March 2000. The...
What is Zemaira, and how does it work? Zemaira is an alpha1-proteinase inhibitor (A1-PI) indicated for chronic augmentation and maintenance therapy in adults with A1-PI deficiency and clinical evidence of emphysema. Zemaira increases antigenic and functional (anti-neutrophil elastase capacity [ANEC]) serum levels and lung epithelial lining fluid (ELF) levels of A1-PI. Clinical data demonstrating the...
What is trimipramine, and how does it work (mechanism of action)? Trimipramine is a tricyclic antidepressant (TCA) in the same family as amitriptyline (Elavil), imipramine (Tofranil), nortriptyline (Pamelor; Aventyl), and desipramine (Norpramin). Trimipramine works by raising the brain's level of norepinephrine (a neurotransmitter) to more normal levels. It also has anti-cholinergic actions (opposing the effects...
Generic drug: clobazam Brand name: Sympazan What is Sympazan (clobazam), and how does it work? Sympazan is a prescription medicine used along with other medicines to treat seizures associated with Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome in people 2 years of age or older. It is not known if Sympazan is safe and effective in children less than 2 years old....