What is Giapreza and how does it work? Giapreza (angiotensin II) is a vasoconstrictor to increase blood pressure in adults with septic or other distributive shock. Angiotensin II is a naturally occurring peptide hormone of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) that causes vasoconstriction and an increase in blood pressure. Giapreza is a sterile, aqueous solution of...
What is Survanta, and how does it work? Survanta (beractant) Intratracheal Suspension is a pulmonary surfactant made from animal lung extract and is used to treat or prevent respiratory distress syndrome in newborn infants. What are the side effects of Survanta? Common side effects of Survanta include: noisy breathing, feeding or bowel problems, or bleeding...
What is Physostigmine, and how does it work? Physostigmine Salicylate Injection is an antidote used to reverse the effect of drugs that cause anticholinergic syndrome. What are the side effects of Physostigmine? Common side effects of physostigmine salicylate include: nausea, vomiting, salivation, stomach cramps, diarrhea, and excessive sweating What is the dosage for Physostigmine? Past...
What is Neomycin Sulfate, and how does it work? Neomycin Sulfate is an antibiotic used to reduce the risk of infection during surgery of the bowel. Neomycin is also used to reduce the symptoms of hepatic coma. Neomycin sulfate is available in generic form. What are the side effects of Neomycin Sulfate? WARNINGS SYSTEMIC ABSORPTION...
Does Lasix (furosemide) cause side effects? Lasix (furosemide) is a potent diuretic (water pill) used to treat excess accumulation of fluid or swelling of the body (edema) caused by cirrhosis, chronic kidney failure, heart failure, and kidney disease. Furosemide is also used in conjunction with other blood pressure medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension)....
What is a stroke? Neuroprotective agents theoretically can reduce secondary brain damage from a stroke. No drug for this purpose has been FDA-approved, but many are under study. A stroke is an interruption in blood supply to a part of the brain causing brain tissue damage. Stroke is a medical emergency and one of the...
What is Xiaflex, and what is it used for? Xiaflex is approved for two uses: Dupuytren’s contracture and Peyronie’s disease. Information is provided separately for each use. Use for treating Dupuytren's contracture is described first, followed by use for treating Peyronie’s disease. Xiaflex is a prescription medicine used to treat adults with Dupuytren’s contracture when...
What is Jynarque, and how does it work? Jynarque is a prescription medicine used to slow kidney function decline in adults who are at risk of rapidly progressing autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD). It is not known if Jynarque is safe and effective in children. What are the side effects of Jynarque? WARNING RISK...
What is Levophed, and how does it work? Levophed (norepinephrine bitartrate) injection is a prescription medication used for blood pressure control in certain acute hypotensive states (e.g., pheochromocytomectomy, sympathectomy, poliomyelitis, spinal anesthesia, myocardial infarction, septicemia, blood transfusion, and drug reactions) as an adjunct in the treatment of cardiac arrest and profound hypotension. What are the...
Nitrates vs. phosphates: What’s the difference? Nitrates are vasodilators used to treat or prevent heart pain (angina, chest pain) caused by heart disease, usually of the arteries in the heart. Phosphates are laxatives used to clean out the intestines before a colonoscopy. Examples of nitrates include nitroglycerin sublingual tablet (Nitrostat), nitroglycerin lingual aerosol (Nitromist), nitroglycerin...