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Generic name: hydrocortisone and lidocaine (topical/rectal) [ hye-droe-kor-ti-sone-and-lye-doe-kane-top-ik-al ] Drug class: Topical anesthetics What is Hydrocortisone and lidocaine (topical/rectal)? Hydrocortisone is a steroid that reduces the actions of chemicals in the body that cause inflammation. Lidocaine is a local anesthetic (numbing medication). It works by blocking nerve signals in your body. Hydrocortisone and lidocaine topical (for the skin) is a combination medicine used to treat itching and discomfort caused by allergic reactions, eczema, minor burns, insect bites, or other skin conditions. Hydrocortisone and lidocaine rectal (for the rectum) is used to treat itching or swelling caused by hemorrhoids or other inflammatory conditions of the rectum or anus. Hydrocortisone and lidocaine topical/rectal may also be used fo...

Generic name: ixabepilone [ ix-ab-ep-i-lone ] Drug class: Mitotic inhibitors Dosage form: intravenous powder for injection (15 mg; 45 mg) What is Ixabepilone? Ixabepilone is used to treat advanced breast cancer. Ixabepilone is usually given after other treatments have failed. Ixabepilone may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Warnings You should not use ixabepilone along with capecitabine if you have liver problems. Ixabepilone can increase your risk of bleeding or infection. Call your doctor if you have unusual bruising or bleeding, or new signs of infection (fever, chills, easy bruising, unusual bleeding, burning when you urinate). ...

Generic name: lemborexant [ lem-boe-rex-ant ] Drug class: Miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics Dosage form: oral tablet (10 mg; 5 mg) What is Lemborexant? Lemborexant is a sleep medicine that is used to treat insomnia (trouble falling asleep or staying asleep). Lemborexant may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Warnings Take lemborexant right before you get into bed. Never take this medicine if you do not have 7 hours to sleep before being active again. Your reactions may be impaired the morning after you take lemborexant. Do not drive or do anything that requires you to be alert. Drowsiness can cause falls, accidents, or severe injuries....

Generic name: medroxyprogesterone (oral) [ me-drox-ee-proe-jes-ter-one ] Drug class: Contraceptives , Hormones / antineoplastics , Progestins Dosage form: oral tablet (10 mg; 2.5 mg; 5 mg) What is Medroxyprogesterone? Medroxyprogesterone tablets are used to treat abnormal menstrual bleeding, absent or irregular menstrual periods (amenorrhea) and to prevent thickening of the lining of the uterus (endometrial hyperplasia) in postmenopausal women who are taking estrogen hormone replacement therapy. Medroxyprogesterone is a progestin hormone. Warnings You should not use medroxyprogesterone if you are pregnant, or if you have liver disease, a hormone-related cancer such as...

Generic name: miconazole and zinc oxide topical [ mye-kon-a-zole-and-zink-ox-ide-top-ik-al ] Drug class: Topical antifungals Dosage form: topical ointment (0.25%-15%) What is Miconazole and zinc oxide topical? Miconazole and zinc oxide topical (for the skin) is a combination antifungal medicine that fights infections caused by fungus. The ointment form is used to treat diaper rash with yeast infection (candidiasis) in children and babies who are at least 4 weeks old. Miconazole and zinc oxide topical ointment is for use only on diaper rash that has been diagnosed by a doctor. The spray form is used to treat fungal infections of the skin, such as athlete's foot (tinea pedis), jock itch (tinea cruris), or ringworm (tinea corporis). Miconazole and zinc oxide topical spray is for use by adults and children who are at least 2...

Generic name: covid-19 (6m-5y) bivalent vaccine, moderna (koe vid (koe roe na vye rus) vax een) Drug class: Viral vaccines What is Moderna covid-19 (6m-5y) bivalent booster vaccine pf? COVID-19 is a serious disease caused by a coronavirus called SARS-CoV-2 (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2). COVID-19 is spread from person to person through the air. COVID-19 can affect your lungs or other organs. Symptoms may be mild or serious and include fever, chills, cough, sore throat, shortness of breath, tiredness, body aches, headache, loss of taste or smell, runny or stuffy nose, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea. The COVID-19 bivalent vaccine is used to help prevent severe disease and death from COVID-19 caused by SARS-CoV-2. The FDA has authorized emergency use of the Moderna bivalent vaccine in people who are 6 months to 5 years. COVI...

Generic name: necitumumab [ ne-si-toom-oo-mab ] Drug class: EGFR inhibitors Dosage form: intravenous solution (16 mg/ml) What is Necitumumab? Necitumumab is a monoclonal antibody that blocks a certain protein in the body that can affect tumor cell growth. Monoclonal antibodies are made to target and destroy only certain cells in the body. This may help to protect healthy cells from damage. Necitumumab is used to treat a certain type of non-small cell lung cancer. Necitumumab is usually given in combination with other cancer medications. Necitumumab may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Warnings Necitumumab can cause your electrolytes to become unbalanc...