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Generic name: ertugliflozin [ er-too-gli-floe-zin ] Drug class: SGLT-2 inhibitors Dosage form: tablet, film coated Availability: Prescription only Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data available Brand names: Ertugliflozin What is Steglatro? Steglatro is an oral diabetes medicine that helps control blood sugar levels. Ertugliflozin works by helping the kidneys get rid of glucose from your bloodstream. Steglatro is used together with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Steglatro is not for treating type 1 diabetes. Warnings You should not use Steglatro if you have severe kidney disease or if you ar...

Generic name: buprenorphine (oral/sublingual) [ bue-pre-nor-feen ] Availability: Discontinued Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data available Brand names: Buprenex injection , Buprenorphine , Probuphine implant , Sublocade injection , Belbuca What is Subutex? Subutex is an opioid medication. An opioid is sometimes called a narcotic. Subutex sublingual tablets are used to treat opioid addiction. Other forms of buprenorphine are used to treat moderate to severe pain. Subutex sublingual is not for use as a pain medication. Warnings Subutex sublingual tablets are not for use as a pain medication. MISUSE OF OPIOID MEDICINE CAN CAUSE ADDICTION, OVERDOSE, OR DEATH. Keep the me...

Generic name: pseudoephedrine [ soo-doe-ee-fed-rin ] Drug class: Decongestants Availability: Rx and/or otc Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data available Brand names: Sudafed , Contac cold , Drixoral decongestant non-drowsy , Nexafed , Sudafed children's nasal decongestant What is Sudogest? SudoGest is used to treat nasal and sinus congestion, or congestion of the tubes that drain fluid from your inner ears, called the eustachian tubes. SudoGest may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Warnings Follow all directions on the label and package. Use exactly as directed. ...

Generic name: sodium hyaluronate (injection) [ so-dee-um-hye-al-yoo-ron-ate ] Drug class: Viscosupplementation agents Availability: Prescription only Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data available Brand names: Durolane (injection) , Euflexxa (injection) , Gelsyn-3 (injection) , Hyalgan (injection) , Gel-one (injection) What is Supartz (injection)? Supartz is similar to the fluid that surrounds the joints in your body. This fluid acts as a lubricant and shock absorber for the joints. Supartz is used to treat knee pain caused by osteoarthritis. Supartz is usually given when other arthritis medications have not been effective. Supartz may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Warn...

Generic name: efavirenz, lamivudine, and tenofovir [ ef-av-ir-enz, la-miv-ue-deen, and-ten-of-oh-vir ] Drug class: Antiviral combinations Dosage form: tablet, film coated Availability: Prescription only Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data available Brand names: Symfi , Efavirenz, lamivudine, and tenofovir What is Symfi lo? Symfi Lo is a combination antiviral medicine that is used to treat human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). HIV is the virus that can cause acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Symfi Lo is not a cure for HIV or AIDS. Symfi is for use in adults and children who weigh at least 88 pounds (40 kilograms). Symfi Lo is for use in adults and children who weigh at least 77 pounds (35 kilograms). Symfi Lo may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide....

Generic name: ocular lubricant [ ok-yoo-lar-loo-bri-kant ] Drug class: Ophthalmic lubricants and irrigations Availability: Rx and/or otc Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data not available Brand names: Ultra lubricating eye drops , Artelac nighttime , Artificial tears , Bion tears , Blink contacts What is Systane? There are many brands and forms of ocular lubricant available and not all are listed on this leaflet. Systane is used in adults to relieve burning, irritation, and discomfort caused by dry eyes. Systane may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Warnings You should not use an Systane to treat or prevent an eye infectio...

Generic name: talazoparib Drug class: PARP inhibitors Dosage form: capsule (0.1 mg, 0.25 mg, 0.35 mg, 0.5 mg, 0.75 mg, 1 mg) Availability: Prescription only Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data available Brand names: Talazoparib What is Talzenna? Talzenna (talazoparib) is used to treat specific types of breast cancer and prostate cancer. Talzenna works by stopping or slowing the growth of cancer cells. Talzenna belongs to a class of medications called PARP inhibitors which is the commonly used name for poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase (PARP) inhibitors. Talzenna is used to treat breast cancer in adults who have deleterious germline BRCA-mutated (gBRCAm) HER2-negative, and it is locally advanced or has spread to other parts of the body. Talzenna is used in combination with enzalutamide (Xtandi) to treat a...

Generic name: ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone (birth control) [ eth-in-il-ess-tra-dye-ole-and-nor-eth-in-drone ] Drug class: Contraceptives Dosage form: tablets Availability: Prescription only Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data available Brand names: Lo loestrin fe , Blisovi 24 fe (birth control) , Estrostep fe (birth control) , Femcon fe (birth control) , Femhrt What is Taytulla (birth control)? Taytulla is a combination birth control pill containing female hormones that prevent ovulation (the release of an egg from an ovary). This medication also causes changes in your cervical mucus and uterine lining, making it harder for sperm to reach the uterus and harder for a fertilized egg to attach to the uterus. Taytulla is used as contraception to prevent pregnancy. Tay...