What is dronabinol-oral, and how does it work (mechanism of action)? Dronabinol (Marinol) is a man-made compound that contains cannabinoids found in the marijuana plant (Cannabis sativa L). Dronabinol contains tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in standardized concentrations and does not contain other compounds found in street marijuana that is not approved by the FDA for medical use. Dronabinol activates cannabinoid receptors causing...
Fetroja (cefiderocol): Antibiotic for Resistant UTIs, Pneumonia
What is Fetroja (cefiderocol), and how does it work? Complicated Urinary Tract Infections (cUTIs), Including Pyelonephritis Fetroja (cefiderocol) is indicated in patients 18 years of age or older for the treatment of complicated urinary tract infections (cUTIs), including pyelonephritis caused by the following susceptible Gram-negative microorganisms: Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Proteus mirabilis, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Enterobacter cloacae complex. Hospital-acquired Bacterial...
Dificid (fidaxomicin): Clostridium Difficile, Antibiotic Resistance
What is Dificid (fidaxomicin), and how is it used? Dificid is a macrolide antibacterial drug indicated in adults (≥18 years of age) for treatment of Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea (CDAD). To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of Dificid and other antibacterial drugs, Dificid should be used only to treat infections that are proven or strongly suspected...
Dupixent (dupilumab) for Eczema: Dosage, Side Effects & Pregnancy Safety
What is Dupixent, and what is it used for? Dupixent is a prescription medicine used: to treat people aged 12 years and older with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis (eczema) that is not well controlled with prescription therapies used on the skin (topical), or who cannot use topical therapies. Dupixent can be used with or without topical corticosteroids. with other asthma medicines...
polysaccharide iron (Niferex, Ferrex) Side Effects, Uses & Dosage
What is polysaccharide iron complex? What is its (mechanism of action)? Polysaccharide iron complex is an iron containing drug used to improve low iron levels. Iron is an essential nutrient. It is a component of hemoglobin in red blood cells and myoglobin in muscle cells, proteins that are used to transport oxygen. Iron also is part of several essential enzymes,...
ofloxacin Antibiotic Drug Side Effects, Uses, and Dosage
What is ofloxacin? How does it work? Ofloxacin is an antibiotic that is used to treat bacterial infections. It belongs to the fluoroquinolone class of antibiotics which includes levofloxacin (Levaquin), ciprofloxacin (Cipro), gatifloxacin (Tequin), norfloxacin (Noroxin), moxifloxacin (Avelox), trovafloxacin (Trovan) and others. Ofloxacin stops the multiplication of bacteria by inhibiting the reproduction and repair of their genetic material (DNA). The...
Doxycycline vs. minocycline
Doxycycline vs. minocycline: What’s the difference? Doxycycline and minocycline are tetracycline antibiotics used to treat many different types of infections, including respiratory tract infections due to Hemophilus influenzae, Streptococcus pneumoniae, or Mycoplasma pneumoniae. Doxycycline and minocycline are also used to treat Rocky Mountain spotted fever, typhus, and acne. Brand names for doxycycline include Vibramycin, Oracea, Adoxa, Atridox, Acticlate, Acticlate Cap,...
Oenothera (Evening Primrose Oil) Benefits & Side Effects
What brand names are available for evening primrose oil? Evening primrose oil, Common Evening Primrose, Fever plant, Sun drops Is evening primrose oil available as a generic drug? Yes Do I need a prescription for evening primrose oil? No What are the side effects of evening primrose oil? Side effects of Oenothera include: headache, indigestion, nausea, and diarrhea. Other side...
pimecrolimus (Elidel) Uses, Side Effects & Dosage
What is pimecrolimus, and how does it work (mechanism of action)? Pimecrolimus is a chemical that is used to treat atopic dermatitis (eczema). Atopic dermatitis is a skin condition characterized by redness, itching, scaling, and inflammation of the skin. The cause of atopic dermatitis is not known; however, scientists believe that it may be due to activation of the immune...
Fiorinal with Codeine for Migraines: Side Effects & Warnings
Generic drug: butalbital, aspirin, caffeine, and codeine phosphate Brand name: Fiorinal with Codeine What is Fiorinal with Codeine, and how does it work? Fiorinal with Codeine (butalbital, aspirin, caffeine, and codeine phosphate) is a prescription medicine used to treat the symptoms of Tension Headache. Fiorinal with Codeine may be used alone or with other medications. Fiorinal with Codeine belongs to...