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Crovalimab: Uses, Side Effects & Warnings

Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data not available What is Crovalimab? Crovalimab is used to treat paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) in adults and children at least 13 years of age and older weighing at least 88 lbs (40 kg). Crovalimab is available only from a certified pharmacy under a special program. Crovalimab may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Warnings You should not be treated with crovalimab if you are allergic to it, or if you have a meningococcal infection (such as meningitis or sepsis). You will need to receive a vaccine to protect against meningococcal infections at least 2 weeks before you start using crovalimab. Make sure people receiving crovalimab are vaccinated aga

Beqvez: Uses, Side Effects & Warnings

Generic name: Fidanacogene elaparvovec Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data not available What is Beqvez? Fidanacogene elaparvovec is used to treat a bleeding disorder called hemophilia B in adult men who are receiving preventive treatment for the condition, have recurrent episodes of serious bleeding or have current or previous life-threatening bleeding events. Your doctor will make sure you have the correct gene type to be treated with fidanacogene elaparvovec. Fidanacogene elaparvovec may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Warnings Tell your doctor if you have or have ever had: unusual bleeding, any bleeding that will not stop; allergic to factor IX complex replacement products; hepa

Gallifrey: Uses, Side Effects & Warnings

Generic name: Norethindrone Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data not available What is Gallifrey? Norethindrone is a form of progesterone, a female hormone important for regulating ovulation and menstruation. Norethindrone is used for birth control (contraception) to prevent pregnancy. Norethindrone is also used to treat menstrual disorders, endometriosis, or abnormal vaginal bleeding caused by a hormone imbalance. Not all brands of this medicine are for the same uses. Some brands are for use only as contraception. Others are for use in treating endometriosis or vaginal bleeding disorders. Avoid medication errors by using only the brand, form, and strength your doctor prescribes. Norethindrone may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Novavax Covid-19: Uses, Side Effects & Warnings

Generic name: Covid-19 vaccine, novavax (2023-2024) Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data not available What is Novavax Covid-19? 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 U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized emergency use of this vaccine to prevent COVID-19. The Novavax COVID-19 vaccine is for use in people who are at least 12 years old. COVID-19 vaccine does not contain coronavirus and cannot give you COVID-19. This vaccine will not treat an

Centrum Silver Women 50+: Uses, Side Effects & Warnings

Generic name: Multivitamins and minerals Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data not available What is Centrum Silver Women 50+? This medicine is a combination of many different vitamins and minerals that are normally found in foods and other natural sources. Multivitamins and minerals are used to provide substances that are not taken in through the diet. Multivitamins and minerals are also used to treat vitamin or mineral deficiencies caused by illness, pregnancy, poor nutrition, digestive disorders, certain medications, and many other conditions. Multivitamins and minerals may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Warnings Multivitamins and minerals can cause serious or life-threatening sid

Tyenne: Uses, Side Effects & Warnings

Generic name: Tocilizumab Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data not available What is Tyenne? Tocilizumab can be used in adults to treat: moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis after other treatments did not work or stopped working; giant cell arteritis, (inflammation in the lining of the blood vessels that carry blood from your heart to other parts of your body); to slow the decline in lung function caused by scleroderma with interstitial lung disease; and hospitalized adults with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) who are receiving steroid medicine and require supplemental oxygen, a ventilator, or ECMO (a heart-lung machine that helps increase oxygen in the blood). Tocilizumab is used in adults and children 2 years and older to treat: active polyarticular or systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis; and severe cytokine release syndrome, an overactive

Afluria 2011-2012: Uses, Side Effects & Warnings

Generic name: Influenza virus vaccine (injection) Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data not available What is Afluria 2011-2012? Influenza virus ("the flu") is a contagious disease caused by a virus that can spread from one person to another through the air or on surfaces. Flu symptoms include fever, chills, tiredness, aches, sore throat, cough, vomiting, and diarrhea. The flu can also cause sinus infections, ear infections, bronchitis, or serious complications such as pneumonia. Influenza virus vaccine is for use in adults and children to prevent infection caused by influenza virus. This vaccine helps your body develop immunity to the disease, but will not treat an active infection you already have. The injectable influenza virus vaccine (flu shot) is made from "killed viruses." This medication guide addresses only the injectable for

Afluria Preservative-Free 2010-2011: Uses, Side Effects & Warnings

Generic name: Influenza virus vaccine (injection) Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data not available What is Afluria Preservative-Free 2010-2011? Influenza virus ("the flu") is a contagious disease caused by a virus that can spread from one person to another through the air or on surfaces. Flu symptoms include fever, chills, tiredness, aches, sore throat, cough, vomiting, and diarrhea. The flu can also cause sinus infections, ear infections, bronchitis, or serious complications such as pneumonia. Influenza virus vaccine is for use in adults and children to prevent infection caused by influenza virus. This vaccine helps your body develop immunity to the disease, but will not treat an active infection you already have. The injectable influenza virus vaccine (flu shot) is made from "killed viruses." This medication guide addresses only

Afluria Preservative-Free 2018-2019: Uses, Side Effects & Warnings

Generic name: Influenza virus vaccine (injection) Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data not available What is Afluria Preservative-Free 2018-2019? Influenza virus ("the flu") is a contagious disease caused by a virus that can spread from one person to another through the air or on surfaces. Flu symptoms include fever, chills, tiredness, aches, sore throat, cough, vomiting, and diarrhea. The flu can also cause sinus infections, ear infections, bronchitis, or serious complications such as pneumonia. Influenza virus vaccine is for use in adults and children to prevent infection caused by influenza virus. This vaccine helps your body develop immunity to the disease, but will not treat an active infection you already have. The injectable influenza virus vaccine (flu shot) is made from "killed viruses." This medication guide addresses only

Fluad 2015-2016: Uses, Side Effects & Warnings

Generic name: Influenza virus vaccine (injection) Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data not available What is Fluad 2015-2016? Influenza virus ("the flu") is a contagious disease caused by a virus that can spread from one person to another through the air or on surfaces. Flu symptoms include fever, chills, tiredness, aches, sore throat, cough, vomiting, and diarrhea. The flu can also cause sinus infections, ear infections, bronchitis, or serious complications such as pneumonia. Influenza virus vaccine is for use in adults and children to prevent infection caused by influenza virus. This vaccine helps your body develop immunity to the disease, but will not treat an active infection you already have. The injectable influenza virus vaccine (flu shot) is made from "killed viruses." This medication guide addresses only the injectable form

Fluarix 2010-2011: Uses, Side Effects & Warnings

Generic name: Influenza virus vaccine (injection) Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data not available What is Fluarix 2010-2011? Influenza virus ("the flu") is a contagious disease caused by a virus that can spread from one person to another through the air or on surfaces. Flu symptoms include fever, chills, tiredness, aches, sore throat, cough, vomiting, and diarrhea. The flu can also cause sinus infections, ear infections, bronchitis, or serious complications such as pneumonia. Influenza virus vaccine is for use in adults and children to prevent infection caused by influenza virus. This vaccine helps your body develop immunity to the disease, but will not treat an active infection you already have. The injectable influenza virus vaccine (flu shot) is made from "killed viruses." This medication guide addresses only the injectable for