What is Stribild, and how does it work? Stribild is a prescription medicine that is used without other antiretroviral medicines to treat Human Immunodeficiency Virus-1 (HIV-1) in people 12 years of age and older: who have not received anti-HIV-1 medicines in the past, or to replace their current anti-HIV-1 medicines: in people who have been on the same anti-HIV-1 medicine...
Vumerity (diroximel): Medication for Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis
What is Vumerity (diroximel), and how does it work? Vumerity (diroximel) is a prescription medicine used to treat people with relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS), to include clinically isolated syndrome, relapsing-remitting disease, and active secondary progressive disease in adults. It is not known if Vumerity is safe and effective in children. What are the side effects of Vumerity? Vumerity...
VPRIV (velaglucerase alfa) for Gaucher: Side Effects & Dosage
Generic drug: velaglucerase alfa Brand name: VPRIV What is VPRIV (velaglucerase alfa), and how does it work? VPRIV (velaglucerase alfa) is an enzyme produced in a fibroblast cell line that catalyzes the hydrolysis of the glycolipid glucocerebroside to glucose and ceramide in the lysosome of macrophage cell types. VPRIV is indicated for long-term enzyme replacement therapy for pediatric and adult...
What Are the Hormonal Methods of Contraception?
What is the hormonal method of contraception? Hormonal birth control, often in the form of a daily pill, alters the delicate balance of hormones in a woman's body to prevent ovulation. Contraception refers to the precautions taken before and/or after vaginal intercourse to prevent pregnancy. The hormonal method of contraception involves the use of hormones by the woman on a...
Talicia (omeprazole magnesium/amoxicillin/rifabutin) Side Effects
What is Talicia, and how does it work? Talicia (omeprazole magnesium, amoxicillin and rifabutin) is a three-drug combination of: a proton pump inhibitor, a penicillin-class antibacterial, and a rifamycin antibacterial indicated for the treatment of Helicobacter pylori infection in adults. What are the side effects of Talicia? Side effects of Talicia include: diarrhea, headache, nausea, abdominal pain, abnormally colored urine,...
Wakix (pitolisant)
What is Wakix, and how does it work? Wakix is indicated for the treatment of excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) in adult patients with narcolepsy. What are the side effects of Wakix? The following adverse reactions are discussed in more detail in other sections of the labeling: QT Interval Prolongation Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying...
Xofluza (baloxavir marboxil): Flu Drug Side Effects & Dosage
What is Xofluza (baloxavir marboxil), and what is it used for? Xofluza is indicated for the treatment of acute uncomplicated influenza in patients 12 years of age and older who have been symptomatic for no more than 48 hours. Limitations of Use: Influenza viruses change over time, and factors such as the virus type or subtype, emergence of resistance, or...
Udenyca (pegfilgrastim-cbqv): Side Effects & Dosage
Generic drug: pegfilgrastim-cbqv Brand name: Udenyca What is Udenyca (pegfilgrastim-cbqv), and how does it work? Udenyca (pegfilgrastim-cbqv) is a prescription medicine used to treat the symptoms of Hematopoietic Subsyndrome of Acute Radiation Syndrome and prevention of chemotherapy-induced Neutropenia. Udenyca may be used alone or with other medications. Udenyca belongs to a class of drugs called Hematopoietic Growth Factors. What are the...
Vfend (voriconazole) Antifungal Side Effects, Dosage, Warnings
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 children younger than 2 years...
Zoloft (sertraline) vs. Prozac (fluoxetine): Side Effects, Dosage
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 bulimia, and it is also...