What is digoxin, and how does it work? Digoxin increases the strength and efficiency of heart contractions, and is useful in the treatment of heart failure and control the rate and rhythm of the heart. It is extracted from the leaves of a plant called digitalis lanata. Digoxin increases the force of contraction of the muscle of the heart by...
simethicone, Gas-X: Dose, Side Effects & Pregnancy Information
What is simethicone, and how does it work (mechanism of action)? Simethicone is an anti-gas (anti-flatulence) medication. It acts in the stomach and intestines to change the surface tension of gas bubbles, enabling their breakdown and the formation of larger bubbles. In this way it is believed that gas can be eliminated more easily by belching or passing flatus. Simethicone...
Jardiance (empagliflozin): Diabetes Drug Side Effects & Dosage
What is Jardiance (empagliflozin)? Jardiance is an oral medication used to improve glycemia (blood glucose) control in patients with type 2 diabetes. Jardiance is a sodium-glucose cotransporter (SGLT2) inhibitor. It is similar to canagliflozin (Invokana) and dapagliflozin (Farxiga). What brand names are available for empagliflozin? Jardiance is the brand name available for empagliflozin in the US. Is Jardiance (empagliflozin) available...
enalapril & hydrochlorothiazide (Vaseretic) Side Effects & Dosage
What is enalapril and hydrochlorothiazide, and what is it used for? Vaseretic is a combination of enalapril and hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) and is used for treating high blood pressure (hypertension). It is in a class of drugs called angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors. ACE is an enzyme in the body that causes the formation of angiotensin II. Angiotensin II causes the...
Flomax and Viagra for BPH Side Effects, Dosage & Drug Interactions
Flomax and Viagra for BPH Treatment Quick Comparison Both Flomax (generic name tamsulosin) and Viagra (generic name sildenafil) are medications prescribed to treat symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), which causes an enlarged prostate. Flomax is an alpha-blocker prescribed to treat difficulty urinating a symptom of BPH. Viagra is a phosphodiesterase inhibitor (PDE-5 inhibitor) prescribed to treat impotence, another symptom...
Empaveli (pegcetacoplan) for PNH: Side Effects & Warnings
Generic drug: pegcetacoplan Brand name: Empaveli What is Empaveli (pegcetacoplan), and how does it work? Empaveli (pegcetacoplan) is indicated for the treatment of adults with paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH), a rare blood disease. What are the side effects of Empaveli? WARNING SERIOUS INFECTIONS CAUSED BY ENCAPSULATED BACTERIA Meningococcal infections may occur in patients treated with Empaveli and may become rapidly...
Valsartan/Hydrochlorothiazide (Diovan HCT): Uses & Side Effects
What is valsartan/hydrochlorothiazide? How does it work (mechanism of action)? Valsartan/hydrochlorothiazide is a combination of two medications that is used to treat high blood pressure and congestive heart failure. It belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) which also includes: irbesartan (Avapro), losartan (Cozaar), and candesartan (Atacand). Angiotensin, formed in the blood by the action of...
Trulicity (dulaglutide) for Diabetes: Dosage & Side Effects
What is Trulicity (dulaglutide)? What is Trulicity used for? Trulicity is used with diet and exercise to improve control of blood sugar in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Trulicity should not be used for treating diabetic ketoacidosis or type 1 diabetes. What brand names are available for Trulicity dulaglutide ? Trulicity Is Trulicity dulaglutide available as a generic drug?...
Eraxis (anidulafungin)
What is Eraxis, and how does it work? Eraxis (anidulafungin) is an antifungal antibiotic that treats candida (yeast) infections in the blood, or in the stomach or esophagus. What are the side effects of Eraxis? Common side effects of Eraxis include: flushing or hot flashes, dizziness, diarrhea, constipation, headache, nausea, vomiting, or injection site reactions (pain, swelling, or irritation). Tell...
fingolimod (Gilenya): MS Drug Side Effects & Dosage
What is fingolimod? What is fingolimod used for? Fingolimod is an oral medication used for treating multiple sclerosis (MS). Its mechanism of action is unknown, although it may work by reducing the number of circulating lymphocytes (a type of white blood cell), leading to reduced migration of white blood cells into the central nervous system. White blood cells cause inflammation...