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Generic name: everolimus (afinitor) [ e-ver-oh-li-mus ] Drug class: MTOR inhibitors , Selective immunosuppressants Availability: Prescription only Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data available Brand names: Afinitor , Zortress , Everolimus What is Afinitor disperz? This medication guide provides information about the Afinitor brand of everolimus. Zortress is another brand of everolimus used to prevent organ rejection after a kidney transplant. The Afinitor brand of everolimus is used to treat certain types of kidney cancer, breast cancer, or brain tumor. Afinitor is also used to treat certain types of advanced or progressive tumors of the stomach, intestines, or pancreas. Afinitor is also used to treat certain types of seizures or non-cancerous (benign) tumors of the brain or kidney in peopl...

Generic name: omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids [ oh-may-ga-3 pol-ee-un-sat-yoo-ray-ted-fat-ee-as-ids ] Drug class: Nutraceutical products Availability: Over the counter Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data available Brand names: Fish oil , Dry eye omega benefits , Epanova , Lovaza , Omacor What is Cardio omega benefits? Certain prescription Cardio Omega Benefits are used in adults, together with diet to help lower triglyceride levels in the blood. Cardio Omega Benefits may also be used in combination with other vitamins in adults and children as a dietary supplement. Cardio Omega Benefits may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Warnings ...

Generic name: hepatitis a pediatric vaccine [ hep-a-tye-tis ] Drug class: Viral vaccines Availability: Prescription only Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data available Brand names: Vaqta pediatric , Hepatitis a pediatric vaccine What is Havrix pediatric? Hepatitis is a serious disease caused by a virus. Hepatitis causes inflammation of the liver, vomiting, and jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes). Hepatitis can lead to liver cancer, cirrhosis, or death. The Havrix Pediatric is used to help prevent this disease in children. This vaccine works by exposing your child to a small amount of the virus, which causes the body to develop immunity to the disease. This vaccine will not treat an active infection that has already developed in the body. Vaccination with Havrix Pediatric is recommended for all chi...

Generic name: antihemophilic factor (human) [ an-tee-hee-moe-fil-ik-fak-tor ] Drug class: Miscellaneous coagulation modifiers Availability: Prescription only Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data available Brand names: Eloctate with fc fusion protein (recombinant) , Esperoct (recombinant) , Helixate fs (recombinant) , Hemofil-m (human) , Monoclate-p (human) What is Koate-dvi (human)? Koate-DVI is a naturally occurring protein in the blood that helps blood to clot. A lack of antihemophilic factor VIII is the cause of hemophilia A. Human this medicine works by temporarily raising levels of factor VIII in the blood to aid in clotting. Human Koate-DVI is used to treat or prevent bleeding episodes in people with hemophilia A. It is also used to control bleeding related to surgery or dentistry in a ...

Generic name: dextromethorphan, guaifenesin, and pseudoephedrine [ dex-troe-meth-or-fan, gwye-fen-e-sin, soo-doe-e-fed-rin ] Drug class: Upper respiratory combinations Availability: Rx and/or otc Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data available Brand names: Capmist dm , Despec dm , Entre-cough , Maxifed dmx , Robitussin cold and cough What is Poly-vent dm? Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant. It affects the signals in the brain that trigger cough reflex. 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). Poly-Vent DM is a combination medicine used to treat cough...

Generic name: lucinactant [ loo-sin-ak-tant- ] Drug class: Lung surfactants Availability: Discontinued Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data available What is Surfaxin? Surfaxin is a lung surface acting agent, or "surfactant." It helps the lungs function normally. Surfaxin is used to treat or prevent respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) in a premature baby whose lungs have not fully developed. Surfaxin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Warnings Your baby will receive Surfaxin in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) or similar hospital setting. Surfaxin is given directly into the baby's lungs through a breathing tube that is also connected t...

Generic name: crizanlizumab-tmca Drug class: Miscellaneous uncategorized agents Dosage form: injection, for intravenous use Availability: Prescription only Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data available Brand names: Crizanlizumab , Crizanlizumab-tmca (systemic) (monograph) What is Adakveo? Adakveo is used: in people 16 years of age and older who have sickle cell disease to help reduce how often certain episodes (crises) happen. It is not known if Adakveo is safe and effective in children under 16 years of age. Warnings Adakveo may cause serious side effects, including: Infusion reactions . Infusion reactions may happen within 24 hours of receiving an in...

Generic name: diflorasone topical [ dye-flor-a-sone ] Drug class: Topical steroids Dosage form: cream Availability: Prescription only Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data not available Brand names: Psorcon , Apexicon , Diflorasone topical What is Apexicon e? Diflorasone is a highly potent steroid that prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation. ApexiCon E (for the skin) is used to treat skin conditions such as eczema or psoriasis. ApexiCon E may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Warnings Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers ...