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Generic name: guaifenesin and pseudoephedrine [ gwye-fen-e-sin, soo-doe-ee-fed-rin ] Drug class: Upper respiratory combinations What is Guaifenesin and pseudoephedrine? There are many brands and forms of guaifenesin and pseudoephedrine available and not all brands are listed on this leaflet. Guaifenesin is an expectorant. It helps loosen congestion in your chest and throat, making it easier to cough out through your mouth. Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant that shrinks blood vessels in the nasal passages. Dilated blood vessels can cause nasal congestion (stuffy nose). Guaifenesin and pseudoephedrine is a combination medicine used to treat stuffy nose and sinus congestion, and to reduce chest congestion caused by the common cold or flu. Guaifenesin and pseudoephedrine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guid...

Generic name: hydrocortisone, neomycin, and polymyxin b otic [ hye-droe-kor-ti-sone, nee-oh-mye-sin, pol-ee-mix-in-b ] Drug class: Otic steroids with anti-infectives What is Hydrocortisone, neomycin, and polymyxin b otic? Hydrocortisone is a steroid. It reduces the actions of chemicals in the body that cause inflammation. Neomycin and polymyxin B are antibiotics that fight bacteria. Hydrocortisone, neomycin, and polymyxin B otic (for the ears) is a combination medicine used to treat outer ear infections caused by bacteria. This medicine is not for use in treating an inner ear infection. Hydrocortisone, neomycin, and polymyxin B otic may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Warnings ...

Generic name: ebola zaire vaccine, live [ ee-bow-luh-zaa-eer-vak-seen, lyve ] What is Ervebo (intramuscular)? Uses for Ervebo Ebola zaire vaccine, live is used to prevent disease caused by Zaire ebolavirus . It works by causing your immune system to produce its own protection (antibodies) against the virus. This vaccine is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of your doctor or other authorized healthcare professional. Before using Ervebo In deciding to use a vaccine, the risks of taking the vaccine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this vaccine, the following should be considered: Allergies Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of...

Generic name: lopinavir and ritonavir [ loe-pin-a-vir-and-ri-toe-na-veer ] Drug class: Protease inhibitors What is Lopinavir and ritonavir? Lopinavir and ritonavir is a combination antiviral medicine used to treat human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), the virus that can cause acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). lopinavir and ritonavir is not a cure for HIV or AIDS. Lopinavir and ritonavir is for use in adults and children who are at least 14 days old. Lopinavir and ritonavir may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Warnings Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any you start or stop using. Many drugs can interact, and some drugs should not be us...

Generic name: meningococcal group b vaccine [ me-nin-je-kok-al-group-b-vax-een ] Drug class: Bacterial vaccines Dosage form: intramuscular suspension (fully recombinant; recombinant, omv, adjuvanted) What is Meningococcal group b vaccine? Meningococcal disease is a bacterial infection that can infect the spinal cord and brain, causing meningitis that can be fatal or lead to permanent and disabling medical problems. Meningococcal disease can spread from one person to another through small droplets of saliva that are expelled into the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. The bacteria is usually passed through close contact with an infected person, especially through kissing, or sharing a drinking glass or eating utensil. Meningococcal group B vaccine is used to prevent infection caused by serogroup B meningococca...

Generic name: midostaurin [ mye-doe-staw-rin ] Drug class: Multikinase inhibitors Dosage form: oral capsule (25 mg) What is Midostaurin? Midostaurin is used together with other cancer medicines to treat acute myeloid leukemia. Midostaurin is also used to treat certain rare blood disorders, including systemic mastocytosis with mast cell leukemia or other cancers affecting the blood, bone marrow, or lymphatic tissue. Midostaurin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Warnings Both men and women using midostaurin should use effective birth control to prevent pregnancy. Midostaurin can harm an unborn baby if the mother or father is using this medicine. ...

Generic name: medically reviewed What is Mometasone (eent) (monograph)? Introduction Synthetic nonfluorinated corticosteroid. Uses for Mometasone (EENT) Allergic Rhinitis Prophylaxis and treatment of nasal symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis. Treatment of nasal symptoms of perennial allergic rhinitis. Mometasone (EENT) Dosage and Administration General For therapeutic effectiveness, use at regular intervals. Administration Intranasal Administration Administer by nasal inhalation using a a metered-dose nasal spray pump. Shake inhaler gently immediately prior to use. Prior to initial use, the metered-dose pump spray must be primed with 10 actuations or until a fine spray appears. Prime pump after a period of nonuse (i.e., >1 week) by actuating twice or until a fine spray appears. Clear nasal passages prior to administratio...