Generic drug: lamivudine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate Brand name: Temixys What is Temixys (lamivudine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate), and how does it work? Temixys (lamivudine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate) is indicated in combination with other antiretroviral agents for the treatment of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) infection in adult and pediatric patients weighing at least 35 kg. What are...
Xenleta (lefamulin)
What is Xenleta, and how does it work? Xenleta is a semi-synthetic antibacterial agent for oral and intravenous administration. Xenleta is indicated for the treatment of adults with community-acquired bacterial pneumonia (CABP) caused by the following susceptible microorganisms: Streptococcus pneumoniae, Staphylococcus aureus (methicillin-susceptible isolates), Haemophilus influenzae, Legionella pneumophila, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, and Chlamydophila pneumoniae. What are the side effects of Xenleta?...
Vyndaqel and Vyndamax for Heart Disease: Dosage & Interactions
Generic drug: tafamidis meglumine and tafamidis Brand name: Vyndaqel and Vyndamax What is Vyndaqel and Vyndamax, and how does it work? Vyndaqel and Vyndamax are prescription medicines used to treat adults with cardiomyopathy of wild-type or hereditary transthyretin-mediated amyloidosis (ATTR-CM) to reduce death and hospitalization related to heart problems. It is not known if Vyndaqel and Vyndamax are safe and...
Ziextenzo (pegfilgrastim): Side Effects, Dosage, Interactions
Generic drug: pegfilgrastim-bmez Brand name: Ziextenzo What is Ziextenzo (pegfilgrastim-bmez), and how does it work? Ziextenzo (pegfilgrastim-bmez) is a man-made form of granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (GCSF). G-CSF is a substance produced by the body. It stimulates the growth of neutrophils, a type of white blood cell important in the body’s fight against infection. Do not take Ziextenzo if you have...
Sesquient (fosphenytoin sodium) Seizure Medication Interactions
What is Sesquient, and how does it work? Generic drug: fosphenytoin sodium Brand name: Sesquient Sesquient (fosphenytoin sodium) is an anticonvulsant used to treat generalized tonic-clonic status epilepticus in adult patients and to prevent and treat seizures occurring during neurosurgery in adult patients and for short-term substitution for oral phenytoin in patients 2 years of age and older. What are...
Sprix (ketorolac tromethamine): NSAID Side Effects & Dosage
Generic drug: ketorolac tromethamine Brand name: Sprix What is Sprix (ketorolac tromethamine), and how does it work? Sprix (ketorolac tromethamine) is a prescription medicine used to treat the symptoms of Pain. Sprix may be used alone or with other medications. Sprix belongs to a class of drugs called NSAIDs. It is not known if Sprix is safe and effective in...
What Does Prednisone Do to Your Body? Side Effects
What is prednisone? Prednisone belongs to a class of drugs called corticosteroids, which are a type of steroids. Prednisone reduces inflammation and allergy symptoms. For example, prednisone is commonly used to treat the inflammation of rheumatoid arthritis and allergic asthma. How does prednisone affect my body? Prednisone regulates various chemicals produced by your body that are involved in inflammatory swelling...
Vizimpro: Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) Drug Warnings
Generic drug: dacomitinib Brand name: Vizimpro What is Vizimpro (dacomitinib), and how does it work? Vizimpro (dacomitinib) is a prescription medicine used to treat non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) that has spread to other parts of the body (metastatic): As your first treatment if your tumor has certain types of abnormal epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) gene(s). Your healthcare provider...
Symtuza: HIV Medication Side Effects, Dosage & Interactions
Generic drug: Brand name: Symtuza What is Symtuza, and how does it work? Symtuza is a prescription medicine that is used without other antiretroviral medicines to treat Human Immunodeficiency Virus-1 (HIV-1) infection in adults and in children who weigh at least 88 pounds (40 kg) who: have not received anti-HIV-1 medicines in the past, or when their healthcare provider determines...
ramelteon (Rozerem) Uses, Side Effects & Dosage
What is Rozerem, and how does it work (mechanism of action)? Ramelteon is an oral drug that promotes falling asleep and is used for treating insomnia. It acts by stimulating receptors for melatonin in the brain. Melatonin and its receptors control the circadian rhythm of the body which controls the sleep/wake cycle. Unlike many drugs used for treating insomnia, ramelteon...