Drugs

Generic name: Treprostinil (inhalation) Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data not available What is Tyvaso Dpi Titration Kit? Treprostinil is used to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) and pulmonary hypertension associated with interstitial lung disease (PH-ILD) in adults. This medicine improves your ability to exercise and can help prevent your condition from getting worse. Treprostinil may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Warnings You should not use treprostinil if you are allergic to it. Tell your doctor if you have or have ever had: bronchospasm (wheezing, chest tightness, trouble breathing); low blood pressure; asthma, COPD, sleep apnea, or other breathing disorder; bleed...

Generic name: Guselkumab Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data not available What is Tremfya One-Press? Guselkumab is used in adults to treat psoriatic arthritis or moderate to severe plaque psoriasis. Guselkumab may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Warnings You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to guselkumab or Polysorbate 80. Before you start treatment with guselkumab, your doctor may perform tests to make sure you do not have tuberculosis or other infections. Tell your doctor if you have ever had: an active or chronic infection; active tuberculosis infection that is not being treated; or if you have recently received or are scheduled to receive any vaccine. Tell your ...

Generic name: Anti-thymocyte globulin (rabbit) Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data not available What is Thymoglobulin? Anti-thymocyte globulin is a sterilized solution made of the cells of rabbits that have been injected with white blood cells from humans. Anti-thymocyte globulin lowers your body's immune system. The immune system helps your body fight infections. The immune system can also fight or "reject" a transplanted organ such as a liver or kidney. This is because the immune system treats the new organ as an invader. Anti-thymocyte globulin is used together with other medicines to prevent your body from rejecting a kidney transplant. Anti-thymocyte globulin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Warnings ...

Generic name: Atenolol and chlorthalidone Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data not available What is Tenoretic 100? Atenolol is a beta-blocker. Chlorthalidone is a thiazide diuretic (water pill). Atenolol and chlorthalidone is a combination medicine used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). Lowering blood pressure may lower your risk of a stroke or heart attack. Atenolol and chlorthalidone may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Warnings You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to atenolol or chlorthalidone, or if you have: a serious heart condition such as "AV block" (second or third degree); very slow heartbeats; heart failure; if you are unable to urinate...

Generic name: Esterified estrogens and methyltestosterone Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data not available What is Syntest DS? Esterified estrogens are female sex hormones produced by the ovaries. Methyltestosterone is a sex hormone that is produced in a man's testicles. Small amounts of testosterone are also produced in a woman's ovaries and adrenal system. Esterified estrogens and methyltestosterone is a combination medicine used to treat symptoms of menopause such as hot flashes or night sweats. This medicine is usually given only short-term (such as 3 to 6 months). Esterified estrogens and methyltestosterone may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Warnings You should not us...

Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data not available What is Sorine? Sotalol is a beta-blocker that affects the heart and circulation within the atrium and ventricles (the upper and lower chambers of the heart that allow blood to flow into and out of the heart). Sotalol is used to help keep the heart beating normally in people with certain heart rhythm disorders, such as atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, ventricular tachycardia, and ventricular fibrillation. Sotalol may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Warnings You should not use sotalol if you are allergic to it, or if you have: a serious heart condition such as "sick sinus syndrome" or "AV block" (unless you have a pa...

Generic name: Topical emollients Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data not available What is Silicone Skin Lotion? Emollients are substances that moisten and soften your skin. Topical (for the skin) emollients are used to treat or prevent dry skin. Topical emollients are sometimes contained in products that also treat acne, chapped lips, diaper rash, cold sores, or other minor skin irritation. There are many brands and forms of topical emollients available and not all are listed on this leaflet. Topical emollients may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Warnings You should not use a topical emollient if you are allergic to it. Topical emollients will not treat or prevent a skin infection....

Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data not available What is Scan C? Barium sulfate is a contrast agent. Barium sulfate works by coating the inside of your esophagus, stomach, or intestines which allows them to be seen more clearly on a CT scan or other radiologic (x-ray) examination. Barium sulfate is used to help diagnose certain disorders of the esophagus, stomach, or intestines. Barium sulfate may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Warnings You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to barium sulfate or another contrast agent. You may not be able to use barium sulfate if: you recently had surgery, an injury, or a biopsy involving your stomach, esophagus, or intestines; you recentl...

Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data not available What is Ropeginterferon Alfa-2B? Ropeginterferon alfa-2b is used in adults to treat polycythemia vera, which is a disorder that affects your body's ability to produce blood cells. Ropeginterferon alfa-2b may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Warnings You should not use ropeginterferon alfa-2b if you are allergic to it, or if you: have liver disease; have or had severe mental health problems, especially severe depression, thoughts of suicide; have or had a serious autoimmune disease; or have received a transplant and take medications that weaken the immune system. Tell your doctor if you: are being treated for a mental illness or had trea...

Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data not available What is Rhogam Ultra-Filtered Plus? RHo (D) immune globulin is a sterilized solution made from human blood. Rh is a substance that most people have in their blood (Rh positive) but some people don't (Rh negative). A person who is Rh negative can be exposed to Rh positive blood through a mismatched blood transfusion or during pregnancy when the baby has the opposite blood type. When this exposure happens, the Rh negative blood will respond by making antibodies that will try to destroy the Rh positive blood cells. This can cause medical problems such as anemia (low red blood cells), kidney failure, or shock. RHo (D) immune globulin is used to prevent an immune response to Rh positive blood in people with an Rh negative blood type. RHo (D) immune globulin may also be used in the treatment of immune thrombocy...