Drugs & Medications A to Z

Generic name: Budesonide (oral) Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data not available What is Eohilia? Budesonide capsules can be used to treat mild to moderate Crohn's disease in adults and children at least 8 years old who weigh 55 pounds (25 kg) or more. These medicines are also used in adults for up to 3 months to keep symptoms from returning. Budesonide capsules can also be used to reduce the loss of kidney function in adults with a kidney disease called primary immunoglobulin A nephropathy, who are at risk of their disease worsening. Budesonide oral suspension is used to treat eosinophilic esophagitis in adults and children at least 11 years old for up to 12 weeks. Budesonide extended release tablet is used to treat mild to moderate ulcerative colitis (UC) in adults. Budesonide may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data not available What is Valoctocogene Roxaparvovec? Valoctocogene roxaparvovec is used to treat severe hemophilia A in adults. Your doctor will make sure you can be treated with valoctocogene roxaparvovec. This medicine may not work for every person who receives it. Talk to your doctor if you have any questions. Valoctocogene roxaparvovec may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Warnings You should not be treated with valoctocogene roxaparvovec if you have: any active, or uncontrolled chronic infection; an allergy to mannitol; or cirrhosis or stage 3 or 4 liver fibrosis. Tell your doctor if you have or have ever had: heart disease, a blood clot or stroke; any

Generic name: Glucose (oral) Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data not available What is Gluco-To-Go? Glucose is used to treat very low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), most often in people with diabetes mellitus. This medicine works by quickly increasing the amount of glucose in your blood. Glucose is also used to provide carbohydrate calories to a person who cannot eat because of illness, trauma, or other medical condition. Glucose is sometimes given to people who are sick from drinking too much alcohol. Glucose may also be used to treat hyperkalemia (high levels of potassium in your blood). Glucose may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Warnings Ask a doctor or pharmacist if this medicine

Generic name: Eflornithine Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data not available What is Iwilfin? Eflornithine is used in adults and children to keep high-risk neuroblastoma (HRNB), a certain type of cancer, from coming back. Eflornithine is given after prior treatments partially worked. Eflornithine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Warnings Tell your doctor if you have ever had: hearing problems; or low blood cell counts. Eflornithine can harm an unborn baby if the mother or the father is using this medicine. If you are a woman, you may need a pregnancy test to make sure you are not pregnant. Use birth control while using this medicine and for at least 1 week after your last dose.

Generic name: Ocular lubricant Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data not available What is Refresh Tears Pf? There are many brands and forms of ocular lubricant available and not all are listed on this leaflet. Ocular lubricant is used in adults to relieve burning, irritation, and discomfort caused by dry eyes. Ocular lubricant may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Warnings You should not use an ocular lubricant if you are allergic to it. Ocular lubricant will not treat or prevent an eye infection. Ask a doctor or pharmacist if it is safe for you to use this medicine if you have any type of infection in your eye. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Generic name: Multivitamins Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data not available What is Nephro Vitamins? Multivitamins are a combination of many different vitamins that are normally found in foods and other natural sources. Multivitamins are used to provide vitamins that are not taken in through the diet. Multivitamins are also used to treat vitamin deficiencies (lack of vitamins) caused by illness, pregnancy, poor nutrition, digestive disorders, and many other conditions. Multivitamins may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Warnings Many vitamins can cause serious or life-threatening side effects if taken in large doses. Do not take more of this medicine than directed on the label or pr

Generic name: Aspirin, chlorpheniramine, dextromethorphan, and phenylephrine Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data not available What is Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold And Cough Powerfast Fizz? Aspirin, chlorpheniramine, dextromethorphan, and phenylephrine is a combination medicine used in adults and children at least 12 years old to temporarily relieve minor aches and pains, headaches, runny nose, sinus congestion and pressure, sneezing, sore throat, nasal congestion and fever caused by the common cold. Aspirin, chlorpheniramine, dextromethorphan, and phenylephrine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Warnings You should not use aspirin, chlorpheniramine, dextromethorphan, and phenylephrine i

Generic name: Diclofenac and lidocaine topical Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data not available What is Diclona? Diclofenac and lidocaine topical (for the skin) is a combination medicine used to relieve pain from arthritis, backache, cramps, neck ache, soreness, sprains, and strains. Diclofenac and lidocaine topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Warnings You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to diclofenac, lidocaine, or to other numbing medicines, such as benzocaine, bupivacaine, mepivacaine, and others. Diclofenac and lidocaine topical can increase your risk of fatal heart attack or stroke. Do not use this medicine just before or after heart bypass surgery (c

Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data not available What is Avacincaptad Pegol Ophthalmic? Avacincaptad pegol ophthalmic (for the eye) is used to treat an eye condition called geographic atrophy in adults with age-related macular degeneration. Avacincaptad pegol ophthalmic may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Warnings You should not receive avacincaptad pegol ophthalmic if you have swelling or infection in or around your eye. Tell your doctor if you have ever had: increased pressure inside your eyes. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. How should I use Avacincaptad Pegol Ophthalmic

Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data not available What is L-Carnitine Plus? Levocarnitine is used to treat carnitine deficiency. Levocarnitine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Warnings Ask a doctor or pharmacist if this medicine is safe to use if you have ever had: seizures or epilepsy; if you use a blood thinner (such as warfarin) and you have routine "INR" or prothrombin time tests; or kidney disease (or if you are on dialysis). Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Do not give this medicine to a child without medical advice. How should I use L-Carnitine Plus