What is Nuplazid (pimavanserin), and how is it used? Nuplazid is indicated for the treatment of hallucinations and delusions associated with Parkinson’s disease psychosis. What are the side effects of Nuplazid (pimavanserin)? WARNING Elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis treated with antipsychotic drugs are at an increased risk of death. Nuplazid is not approved for the...
Generic drug: dexamethasone Brand name: Maxidex What is Maxidex (dexamethasone), and how does it work? Maxidex (dexamethasone) ophthalmic suspension 0.1% is an adrenocortical steroid used for: steroid responsive inflammatory conditions of the palpebral and bulbar conjunctiva, cornea, and anterior segment of the globe such as allergic conjunctivitis, acne rosacea, superficial punctate keratitis, herpes zoster keratitis,...
Generic drug: gadoteridol Brand name: ProHance What is ProHance (gadoteridol), and how does it work? ProHance (gadoteridol) is a prescription medicine called a gadolinium-based contrast agent (GBCA). ProHance, like other GBCAs, is used with a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanner. An MRI exam with a GBCA, including ProHance, helps your doctor to see problems better...
Facts on Metronidazole vs. Miconazole Metronidazole and miconazole are both used to treat different types of vaginal infections. Metronidazole is used to treat bacterial vaginosis and trichomonas vaginal infections, and miconazole is used to treat vaginal yeast infections. Metronidazole is also used to treat parasitic infections including Giardia infections of the small intestine, amebic liver...
What is Mycapssa (octreotide)? Mycapssa is indicated for long-term maintenance treatment in acromegaly patients who have responded to and tolerated treatment with octreotide or lanreotide. Acromegaly is a condition due to the production of too much growth hormone by the pituitary gland after the end of adolescence. When there is secretion of too much growth...
Haldol (haloperidol) vs. Ativan (lorazepam): What’s the difference? Haloperidol and Ativan (lorazepam) are used to treat different types of psychiatric disorders. Haloperidol is used to treat schizophrenia, acute psychosis, and for tics and vocal utterances of Tourette's syndrome. Ativan is used to manage anxiety disorders, for the short-term relief of symptoms of anxiety or anxiety...
Lexapro vs. Effexor Lexapro (escitalopram) and Effexor (venlafaxine) are antidepressants used for treatment of major depression. Lexapro is also used to treat anxiety in adults. The brand name Effexor has been discontinued in the U.S. It is available in generic form. Lexapro belongs to the drug class selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) while Effexor is...
Ketorolac vs. hydrocodone: What’s the difference? Ketorolac and hydrocodone are used to treat severe pain. Ketorolac is used for short-term management (up to 5 days) of moderately severe acute pain that otherwise would require narcotics. Hydrocodone is used for long-term treatment of severe pain. Brand names for ketorolac include Acuvail, Acular LS, Omidria, and Sprix....
What’s the difference between Lyrica and hydrocodone? Lyrica (pregabalin) and hydrocodone are both used to treat different types of pain. Lyrica is used to treat neuropathic pain associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy or postherpetic neuralgia, and fibromyalgia. Lyrica is also used in combination with other drugs to treat partial onset seizures in adults. Hydrocodone is...
What is sodium polystyrene sulfonate-powder? How does it work (mechanism of action)? Sodium polystyrene sulfonate is a cation-exchange resin taken orally that is used to reduce high levels of potassium in the blood (hyperkalemia). Sodium polystyrene sulfonate removes potassium by exchanging sodium ions for potassium ions in the intestine. The majority of this cation exchange...