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Tembexa: Uses, Side Effects & Warnings

Generic name: brincidofovir Drug class: Purine nucleosides Dosage form: oral suspension Availability: Prescription only Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data available What is Tembexa? Tembexa is a prescription medicine used to treat smallpox disease caused by a type of virus called variola virus in adults, children, and infants. The effectiveness of Tembexa has been studied only in animals with orthopoxvirus diseases. There have been no human studies in people who have smallpox disease. The safety of Tembexa has been studied in adults and children older than 3 months. Tembexa may not work in people who have a weakened immune system. The safety and effectiveness of this medicine is not known for diseases other than human smallpox disease. ...

Acanya: Uses, Side Effects & Warnings

Generic name: benzoyl peroxide and clindamycin topical [ ben-zoyl-per-ox-ide-and-clin-da-mye-sin ] Drug class: Topical acne agents Dosage form: gel Availability: Prescription only Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data available Brand names: Benzaclin , Duac , Neuac , Onexton , Benzoyl peroxide and clindamycin topical What is Acanya? Acanya Gel contains a combination of benzoyl peroxide and clindamycin. Benzoyl peroxide has an antibacterial effect. It also has a mild drying effect that allows excess oil and dirt to be washed away. Clindamycin is an antibiotic that prevents bacteria from growing on the skin. Acanya Gel is used to treat acne vulgaris in patients 12 years or older. Acanya may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. ...

Aristada initio (injection): Uses, Side Effects & Warnings

Generic name: aripiprazole (injection) [ ar-i-pip-ra-zole ] Drug class: Atypical antipsychotics Dosage form: injection, suspension, extended release Availability: Prescription only Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data available Brand names: Abilify , Abilify maintena , Aripiprazole , Aristada injection , Aristada (injection) What is Aristada initio (injection)? Abilify Maintena and Abilify Asimtufii are used in adults to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Aristada is used in adults to treat schizophrenia. Aristada Initio is used together with oral Aristada Initio to start or restart Aristada. Aristada Initio may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. W...

Fotivda: Uses, Side Effects & Warnings

Generic name: tivozanib Drug class: VEGF/VEGFR inhibitors Dosage form: capsules Availability: Prescription only Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data available Brand names: Tivozanib What is Fotivda? Fotivda is a prescription medicine used to treat adults with advanced kidney cancer (advanced renal cell carcinoma or RCC) that has been treated with 2 or more prior medicines and has come back or did not respond to treatment. It is not known if this medicine is safe and effective in children. How should I use Fotivda Take Fotivda exactly as your healthcare provider tells you to take it. Take Fotivda 1 time each day for 21 days on treatment, followed by 7 days o...

Kidkare cough/cold: Uses, Side Effects & Warnings

Generic name: chlorpheniramine, dextromethorphan, and pseudoephedrine [ klor-feh-neer-a-meen, dex-tro-meh-thor-fan, and-soo-doe-eh-feh-drin ] Drug class: Upper respiratory combinations Availability: Rx and/or otc Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data available Brand names: Rescon-dm , Vicks pediatric formula 44m , Triaminic softchew cold and cough , Pediatric cough & cold medicine , Chlorpheniramine, dextromethorphan, and pseudoephedrine What is Kidkare cough/cold? Chlorpheniramine is an antihistamine. Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant. Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant. Kidkare Cough/Cold is a combination medicine used to treat cough, runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, itching, and watery eyes caused by allergies, the common cold, or the flu. Kidkare Cough/Cold will not treat a cough tha...

Ovega-3 vegetarian: Uses, Side Effects & Warnings

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 Ovega-3 vegetarian? Certain prescription Ovega-3 Vegetarian are used in adults, together with diet to help lower triglyceride levels in the blood. Ovega-3 Vegetarian may also be used in combination with other vitamins in adults and children as a dietary supplement. Ovega-3 Vegetarian may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Warnings ...

Sogroya: Uses, Side Effects & Warnings

Generic name: somapacitan-beco Drug class: Growth hormones Dosage form: injection, for subcutaneous use Availability: Prescription only Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data available Brand names: Somapacitan What is Sogroya? Sogroya is a prescription medicine that is used to treat people with growth hormone deficiency. Sogroya is given by injection under the skin (subcutaneous) to replace growth hormones that are normally produced in the body. What is Sogroya used to treat? Sogroya is used to treat adults with growth hormone deficiency. Sogroya is also used to treat growth failure due to inadequate secretion of endogenous growth hormone in children aged 2.5 years and older. How should I use Sogroya ...

Kepivance: Uses, Side Effects & Warnings

Generic name: palifermin [ pal-ee-fer-min ] Drug class: Miscellaneous uncategorized agents Dosage form: injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution Availability: Prescription only Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data available Brand names: Palifermin What is Kepivance? Kepivance is a manmade form of a human protein that affects growth of cells within the tissues lining your mouth and digestive tract (esophagus, stomach, and intestines). Kepivance is used to help prevent or heal mouth sores and ulcers in people being treated with chemotherapy and stem cell treatment. Kepivance is used in people receiving chemotherapy to treat blood cancers (Hodgkin's disease, multiple myeloma, leukemia). This medicine is not a treatment for the cancer itself. ...