Generic drug: bendamustine hydrochloride Brand name: Belrapzo What is Belrapzo (bendamustine hydrochloride), and how does it work? Belrapzo (bendamustine hydrochloride) injection is an alkylating drug indicated for treatment of patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), and indolent B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) that has progressed during or within six months of treatment with rituximab or a rituximab-containing regimen. What are the...
Vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamine): Benefits, Deficiency & Side Effects
What brand names are available for cyanocobalamin? Nascobal, Vitamin B12, VitaMelts Energy Bitamin B-12 Is cyanocobalamin available as a generic drug? Yes Do I need a prescription for cyanocobalamin? Yes What are the side effects of cyanocobalamin? Common side effects include joint pain, dizziness, headache, and cold symptoms. Other side effects include: severe allergic reactions, diarrhea, and heart failure. What...
Bosulif (bosutinib): Leukemia Medication Side Effects & Dosage
Generic drug: bosutinib Brand name: Bosulif What is Bosulif (bosutinib), and how does it work? Bosulif (bosutinib) is a prescription medicine used to treat adults who have a certain type of leukemia called Philadelphia chromosome-positive chronic myelogenous leukemia (Ph+ CML) who are newly-diagnosed or who no longer benefit from or did not tolerate other treatment. It is not known if...
betaxolol (Kerlone [Discontinued Brand]) Side Effects and Dosage
What is betaxolol, and how does it work (mechanism of action)? Betaxolol is a beta-adrenergic blocking drug (beta-blocker). The nerves of the sympathetic nervous system — a subdivision of the autonomic nervous system — release a chemical related to adrenaline that binds to the heart-rate controlling cells in the heart as well as the muscles of the heart. Binding causes...
Salvia officinalis (Sage) Uses, Side Effects & Dosage
What is sage leaf? How does it work (mechanism of action)? Sage leaf is a spice that is used as herbal supplement for several conditions. The mechanism of action of Sage leaf is not known. It is believed to provide therapeutic effect through beta-thujone, which is a major component of Sage leaf oil extract. You do not need a prescription...
cromolyn, Nasalcrom: Drug Facts, Side Effects and Dosage
What is cromolyn? What are the uses for cromolyn? Cromolyn sodium is used for the management of mastocytosis and to improve the symptoms associated with it, including: diarrhea, flushing, headaches, vomiting, urticaria (hives), abdominal pain, nausea, itching, runny and stuffy nose, and sneezing. What brand names are available for cromolyn? Nasalcrom, Gastrocrom Is cromolyn available as a generic drug? GENERIC...
benazepril/hydrochlorothiazide (Lotensin HCT): Side Effects, Dosage
What is benazepril and hydrochlorothiazide, and how does it work (mechanism of action)? Lotensin HCT is a combination of two drugs, benazepril and hydrochlorothiazide. Benazepril is an angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor that is used for treating high blood pressure. Other ACE inhibitors include enalapril (Vasotec), quinapril (Accupril), captopril (Capoten), fosinopril (Monopril), ramipril (Altace), moexipril (Univasc) and trandolapril (Mavik). ACE...
Colyte (peg-3350 and electrolytes) Colonoscopy Prep Side Effects
Generic drug: peg-3350 and electrolytes Brand name: Colyte What is Colyte (peg-3350 and electrolytes), and how does it work? Colyte (peg-3350 and electrolytes) is a prescription medicine used to clean the colon before a colonoscopy or barium enema X-ray examination. Colyte cleans your colon by causing you to have diarrhea. Cleaning your colon helps your healthcare provider see the inside...
penicillamine (Cuprimine, Depen) Side Effects & Uses
What is penicillamine, and how does it work (mechanism of action)? Penicillamine is classified as a metal binding (chelating) agent. Penicillamine is a genetic disease that causes excessive copper to accumulate in the body. The mechanism of action of penicillamine in rheumatoid arthritis is unknown but it may be related to reduction of collagen formation. (Collagen is a type of...
losartan generic (Cozaar) Side Effects, Dosage, Drug Class
What is losartan, and how does it work (mechanism of action)? Losartan is an oral medication that belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs). Other ARBs include irbesartan (Avapro), valsartan (Diovan), and candesartan (Atacand). Angiotensin formed in the blood by the action of angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) is a powerful chemical that attaches to angiotensin receptors...