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Pyrukynd Taper Pack: Uses, Side Effects & Warnings

Generic name: Mitapivat Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data not available What is Pyrukynd Taper Pack? Mitapivat is used to treat low red blood cell counts caused by hemolytic anemia (early breakdown of red blood cells) in adults with pyruvate kinase deficiency. Mitapivat may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Warnings Tell your doctor if you have ever had: liver disease. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. How should I use Pyrukynd Taper Pack Use  Pyrukynd Taper Pack (Oral)  exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed b...

Procot: Uses, Side Effects & Warnings

Generic name: Prochlorperazine (oral/injection) Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data not available What is Procot? Prochlorperazine is a phenothiazine (FEEN-oh-THYE-a-zeen) antipsychotic medicine that is used to treat anxiety or schizophrenia. Prochlorperazine is also used to control severe nausea and vomiting. Prochlorperazine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Warnings You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to prochlorperazine or other phenothiazines (such as chlorpromazine, fluphenazine, perphenazine, promethazine, thioridazine, or trifluoperazine). Do not use prochlorperazine if you have recently used large amounts of alcohol or medicine that makes you sleepy. Proc...

Prefera OB Plus DHA: Uses, Side Effects & Warnings

Generic name: Prenatal multivitamins Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data not available What is Prefera OB Plus DHA? There are many brands and forms of prenatal multivitamins available. Not all brands are listed on this leaflet. Prenatal multivitamins are a combination of many different vitamins that are normally found in foods and other natural sources. Minerals may also be contained in prenatal multivitamins. Prenatal multivitamins are used to provide the additional vitamins and minerals needed during pregnancy. Prenatal multivitamins may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Warnings You should not use prenatal multivitamins if you are allergic to it. Keep this product out of the reach ...

Platinol-AQ: Uses, Side Effects & Warnings

Generic name: Cisplatin Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data not available What is Platinol-AQ? Cisplatin is used together with other cancer drugs to treat bladder cancer, testicular cancer, or ovarian cancer. Cisplatin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Warnings You should not be treated with cisplatin if you are allergic to it. Tell your doctor if you have ever had: prior treatment with cisplatin; hearing or vision problems; bone marrow suppression; kidney disease; peripheral vascular disease such as Raynaud's syndrome; radiation treatment to your brain; liver disease; or if you have had a severe allergic reaction to similar cancer drugs such as carboplatin or oxaliplatin. A c...

Paclitaxel Protein-Bound: Uses, Side Effects & Warnings

Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data not available What is Paclitaxel Protein-Bound? Paclitaxel protein-bound is used to treat advanced cancer of the breast, lung, or pancreas. This medicine is used when the cancer cannot be treated with surgery or after other treatments have failed. Paclitaxel protein-bound is sometimes given with other cancer medicines. Paclitaxel protein-bound may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Warnings You should not be treated with this medicine if you are allergic to paclitaxel, or if you have: a low white blood cell count; or severe liver disease. Tell your doctor if you have ever had: liver disease; kidney disease; or an allergic reaction to medicines like paclita...

Orajel Mouth-Aid: Uses, Side Effects & Warnings

Generic name: Benzocaine topical Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data not available What is Orajel Mouth-Aid? Benzocaine is a local anesthetic (numbing medication). It works by blocking nerve signals in your body. Benzocaine topical is used to reduce pain or discomfort caused by minor skin irritations, sore throat, sunburn, vaginal or rectal irritation, ingrown toenails, hemorrhoids, and many other sources of minor pain on a surface of the body. Benzocaine is also used to numb the skin or surfaces inside the mouth, nose, throat, vagina, or rectum to lessen the pain of inserting a medical instrument such as a tube or speculum. Benzocaine topical should not be used to treat teething pain in infants, and is not approved for use in a child younger than 2 years old. There are many brands and forms of benzocaine topical available. Not all brands are listed o...

Oilatum-AD: Uses, Side Effects & Warnings

Generic name: Topical emollients Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data not available What is Oilatum-AD? 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. Ask a doc...

Nucofed Pediatric Expectorant: Uses, Side Effects & Warnings

Generic name: Codeine, guaifenesin, and pseudoephedrine Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data not available What is Nucofed Pediatric Expectorant? Codeine is a narcotic cough suppressant. It affects the signals in the brain that trigger cough reflex. Guaifenesin is an expectorant. It helps loosen congestion in your chest and throat, making it easier to cough out through your mouth. Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant that shrinks blood vessels in the nasal passages. Dilated blood vessels can cause nasal congestion (stuffy nose). Codeine, guaifenesin, and pseudoephedrine is a combination medicine used to treat cough, stuffy nose, and sinus congestion caused by allergies, the common cold, or the flu. This medicine will not treat a cough that is caused by smoking, asthma, or emphysema. Codeine, guaifenesin, and pseudoephedrine may also be used for purposes no...

Nimotop: Uses, Side Effects & Warnings

Generic name: Nimodipine Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data not available What is Nimotop? Nimodipine is a calcium channel blocker that is used to prevent brain damage caused by reduced blood flow to the brain resulting from aneurysm (a dilated or ruptured blood vessel in the brain). Nimodipine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Warnings You should not use nimodipine if you are allergic to it. Some medicines can cause unwanted or dangerous effects when used with nimodipine. Your doctor may change your treatment plan if you also use: nefazodone; an antibiotic --clarithromycin, telithromycin; antifungal medicine --itraconazole, ketoconazole; o antiviral medicine to treat HIV/AIDS -...

Neo-Forte: Uses, Side Effects & Warnings

Generic name: Prenatal multivitamins Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data not available What is Neo-Forte? There are many brands and forms of prenatal multivitamins available. Not all brands are listed on this leaflet. Prenatal multivitamins are a combination of many different vitamins that are normally found in foods and other natural sources. Minerals may also be contained in prenatal multivitamins. Prenatal multivitamins are used to provide the additional vitamins and minerals needed during pregnancy. Prenatal multivitamins may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Warnings You should not use prenatal multivitamins if you are allergic to it. Keep this product out of the reach of childre...

Myrbetriq Granules: Uses, Side Effects & Warnings

Generic name: Mirabegron Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data not available What is Myrbetriq Granules? Mirabegron is used in adults to treat overactive bladder with symptoms of frequent or urgent urination and urinary incontinence. Mirabegron is sometimes used together with another medicine called solifenacin (Vesicare). Mirabegron is used in children to treat neurogenic detrusor overactivity (NDO). Urinary incontinence caused by NDO is related to permanent nerve damage from conditions such as multiple sclerosis or spinal injury. Mirabegron tablets may be used in children at least 3 years old. Mirabegron granules are for use in children at least 3 years old who also weigh at least 77 pounds (35 kilograms). Mirabegron may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. ...