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Generic name: tocilizumab Drug class: Interleukin inhibitors Dosage form: intravenous (infusion) injection, subcutaneous injection Availability: Prescription only Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data available Brand names: Actemra actpen , Tocilizumab , Tofidence What is Actemra? Actemra (tocilizumab) is a FDA approved biological medicine that is given by intravenous infusion or injection under the skin to treat specific patients with COVID-19, rheumatoid arthritis, giant cell arteritis, scleroderma, polyarticular or systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis, and severe cytokine release syndrome. Actrema was FDA approved to treat COVID-19 on December 21, 2022, for specific adult patients. Pediatric patients (aged 2 years to 18 years) with COVID-19 still have access to Actrema under emergency use ...

Generic name: erenumab Drug class: CGRP inhibitors Dosage form: injection Availability: Prescription only Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data available Brand names: Aimovig sureclick autoinjector , Erenumab What is Aimovig? Aimovig is a monoclonal antibody that blocks the activation of a certain protein that can produce a migraine attack. This protein, called calcitonin gene- related peptide (CGRP), can cause blood vessels to dilate and cause inflammation and migraine headache pain. Aimovig is a prescription medicine used for the preventive treatment of migraine in adults. Aimovig may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Warnings ...

Generic name: alfuzosin [ al-fue-zoe-sin ] Drug class: Alpha-adrenoreceptor antagonists Dosage form: oral tablet, extended release (10 mg) Availability: Prescription only Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data available Brand names: Uroxatral What is Alfuzosin? Alfuzosin is an alpha-adrenergic (AL-fa ad-ren-ER-Jk) blocker that is used to improve urination in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate). Alfuzosin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Warnings You should not take alfuzosin if you have moderate to severe liver disease. Many drugs can affect alfuzosin, and some should not be used at the same time. Tell...

Generic name: amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium [ am-ok-i-sil-in-klav-ue-lan-ate-poe-tas-ee-um ] Drug class: Beta-lactamase inhibitors Availability: Prescription only Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data available Brand names: Augmentin , Amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium What is Amoxicillin and clavulanate? Amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium is a combination prescription antibiotic. Amoxicillin is a penicillin antibiotic that fights bacteria in the body. Clavulanate potassium is a beta-lactamase inhibitor that helps prevent certain bacteria from becoming resistant to amoxicillin. Amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium is used to treat many different infections caused by bacteria, such as sinusitis, pneumonia, ear infections, bronchitis, urinary tract infections, and infections of the skin. ...

Generic name: mesalamine (oral) [ me-sal-a-meen ] Drug class: 5-aminosalicylates Dosage form: capsule, extended release Availability: Prescription only Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data available Brand names: Canasa , Delzicol , Lialda , Pentasa , Rowasa What is Apriso? Apriso affects a substance in the body that causes inflammation, tissue damage, and diarrhea. Apriso is used to treat mild to moderate ulcerative colitis in patients 18 years of age and older. Apriso is used to prevent the symptoms of ulcerative colitis from recurring. Warnings Stop using Apriso and call your doctor at once if you have severe stomach pain, stomach...

Generic name: atenolol [ a-ten-oh-lol ] Drug class: Cardioselective beta blockers Dosage form: oral tablet (100 mg; 25 mg; 50 mg) Availability: Prescription only Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data available Brand names: Tenormin What is Atenolol? Atenolol is a beta-blocker that affects the heart and circulation (blood flow through arteries and veins). Atenolol is used to treat angina (chest pain) and hypertension (high blood pressure). Atenolol is also used to lower the risk of death after a heart attack. Warnings You should not use this atenolol if you have a serious heart condition such as "AV block," very slow heartbeats, or heart failure. Do no...