Generic drug: voriconazole Brand name: Vfend What is Vfend (voriconazole), and how does it work? Vfend (voriconazole) is a prescription medicine used to treat certain serious fungal infections in your blood and body. These infections are called “aspergillosis,” “esophageal candidiasis,” “Scedosporium,” “Fusarium,” and “candidemia”. It is not known if Vfend is safe and effective in...
Zoloft (sertraline) vs. Prozac (fluoxetine): What’s the difference? Zoloft (sertraline) and Prozac (fluoxetine) are selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) type antidepressants used to treat depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder, and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). Zoloft is also used to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and social anxiety disorder. Prozac is also used to treat...
What is tolmetin, and how does it work (mechanism of action)? Tolmetin is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that is effective in treating fever, pain, and inflammation in the body. It is similar to ibuprofen (Motrin or Advil), naproxen (Naprosyn), and others. As a group, NSAIDs are non-narcotic relievers of mild to moderate pain of...
What is Winlevi, and how does it work? Winlevi cream is a prescription medicine used on the skin (topical) to treat acne vulgaris in people 12 years of age and older. It is not known if Winlevi cream is safe and effective in children under 12 years of age. What is the dosage for Winlevi?...
Suprax (cefixime) vs. Keflex (cephalexin): What’s the difference? Suprax (cefixime) and Keflex (cephalexin) are cephalosporin antibiotics used to treat infections of the middle ear (otitis media), tonsillitis, throat infections (pharyngitis), laryngitis, bronchitis, pneumonia, urinary tract infections (UTIs), gonorrhea, and acute bacterial bronchitis in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Suprax is a brand name...
What is Subsys, and how does it work? Subsys is: A strong prescription pain medicine that contains an opioid (narcotic) that is used to manage breakthrough pain in adults (18 years of age and older) with cancer who are already routinely taking other opioid pain medicines around-the-clock for cancer pain. Subsys is started only after...
What is Sabril, and how does it work? Sabril is a prescription medicine used along with other treatments to treat adults and children 10 years and older with complex partial seizures (CPS) if: The CPS does not respond well enough to several other treatments, and You and your healthcare provider decide the possible benefit of...
Valtrex (valacyclovir) vs. Abreva (docosanol): What’s the difference? Valtrex (valacyclovir) and Abreva (docosanol) are antiviral drugs used to treat cold sores (herpes labialis). Valtrex is also used to treat shingles (herpes zoster) and genital herpes (herpes simplex genitalis) infections. Abreva is available over-the-counter (OTC) and as a generic. Valtrex is an oral drug and Abreva...
What is tetanus toxoid? Tetanus toxoid is a vaccine used to provide active immunity against tetanus toxin. Tetanus or lockjaw is a serious disease that may result in death. Is tetanus toxoid available as a generic drug? Yes Do I need a prescription for tetanus toxoid? No Why is tetanus toxoid prescribed to patients? The...
What is Seebri Neohaler, and how does it work? Generic drug: glycopyrrolate Brand name: Seebri Neohaler Seebri Neohaler is an anticholinergic medicine known as glycopyrrolate. Anticholinergic medicines such as Seebri Neohaler help the muscles around the airways in your lungs stay relaxed to prevent symptoms such as wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, and shortness of breath....