Medical Answers Themeditary.Com

Generic name: temozolomide Drug class: Alkylating agents Availability: Prescription only Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data available Brand names: Temozolomide (oral/injection) , Temozolomide (monograph) , Temodar What is Temodar? Temodar (temozolomide) is an alkylating agent that may be used to treat certain types of brain tumors in adults, specifically glioblastoma multiforme and anaplastic astrocytoma. It is used for: Newly diagnosed glioblastoma together with radiotherapy and then as maintenance treatment Newly diagnosed anaplastic astrocytoma in addition to other treatments and also for anaplastic astrocytoma that has not responded to other treatments. Temodar first has to undergo conversion in the body to its active metabolite 5-(3-methyltriazen-1-yl)-imidazole-4-carboxamide (MTIC) to be activ...

Generic name: emtricitabine and tenofovir [ em-trye-sye-ta-been-and-ten-of-oh-vir- ] Drug class: Antiviral combinations Availability: Prescription only Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data available Brand names: Truvada , Emtricitabine and tenofovir , Descovy blister pack , Emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (monograph) What is Accesspak for hiv pep basic? AccessPak for HIV PEP Basic are antiviral medicines that prevent human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) from multiplying in your body. AccessPak for HIV PEP Basic is a combination medicine used to treat HIV, the virus that can cause acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). AccessPak for HIV PEP Basic is not a cure for HIV or AIDS, but it can be used to treat HIV in adults and children who are at least 12 years old and weigh at least...

Generic name: buprenorphine (injection) [ bue-pre-nor-feen ] Availability: Prescription only Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data available Brand names: Buprenex injection , Buprenorphine , Probuphine implant , Sublocade injection , Belbuca What is Brixadi monthly (injection)? This medication guide provides information about Brixadi Monthly brands used only to treat opioid addiction in adults. These brands are not to be used as pain medication. Brixadi Monthly is given to people who have started opioid addiction treatment with a form of buprenorphine placed under the tongue or inside the cheek. Brixadi Monthly is available only under a special program. You must be registered in the program and understand the risks and benefits of Brixadi Monthly. Brixadi Monthly may also be used for purposes not listed in thi...

Generic name: dalteparin [ dal-te-par-in ] Drug class: Heparins Dosage form: injection Availability: Prescription only Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data available Brand names: Dalteparin What is Fragmin? Fragmin is an anticoagulant that helps prevent the formation of blood clots. Fragmin is used together with aspirin to prevent blood vessel complications in people with certain types of angina (chest pain) or heart attack. Fragmin is used to prevent a type of blood clot called deep vein thrombosis (DVT), which can lead to blood clots in the lungs (pulmonary embolism). A DVT can occur after certain types of surgery, or in people who are bed-ridden due to a prolonged illness. Fragmin is used long-term to treat a type of blood clot called venous thromboembolism (VTE) in people with cance...

Generic name: tebentafusp-tebn Drug class: Miscellaneous antineoplastics Dosage form: injection Availability: Prescription only Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data available Brand names: Tebentafusp What is Kimmtrak? Kimmtrak is a prescription medicine used to treat HLA-A*02:01-positive adults with uveal melanoma that cannot be removed by surgery or has spread. Your healthcare provider will test you for a presence of HLA-A*02:01 gene to make sure Kimmtrak is right for you. It is not known if this medicine is safe and effective in children. Warnings Kimmtrak can cause serious side effects that can be severe or, life threatening, and usually happens within the fi...

Generic name: ciclopirox topical [ sye-kloe-peer-ox-top-i-kal ] Drug class: Topical antifungals Availability: Prescription only Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data available Brand names: Ciclodan kit , Ciclodan , Loprox , Pedipirox-4 , Penlac nail lacquer What is Penlac nail lacquer? Ciclopirox is an antifungal medicine that prevents fungus from growing on your skin. Penlac Nail Lacquer (for the skin) cream, gel, and lotion formulations are used to treat skin infections such as athlete's foot, jock itch, ringworm, and yeast infections. Ciclopirox shampoo is used to treat seborrheic dermatitis, an inflammatory skin condition of the scalp. Ciclopirox nail lacquer is used to treat fungal infections of the toenails and fingernails. Penlac Nail Lacquer may also be used for purposes not listed ...

Generic name: diclofenac topical [ dye-kloe-fen-ak-top-ik-al ] Drug class: Topical non-steroidal anti-inflammatories Dosage form: gel Availability: Prescription only Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data available Brand names: Voltaren arthritis pain gel , Flector patch , Pennsaid , Rexaphenac , Diclofenac topical What is Solaraze? Diclofenac is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Solaraze (for the skin) is used to treat joint pain caused by osteoarthritis. Solaraze is for use on the hands, wrists, elbows, knees, ankles, or feet. This medicine may not be effective in treating arthritis pain elsewhere in the body. Pennsaid is for use only on the knees. Solaraze is used to treat warty overgrowths of skin (actinic keratoses) on sun-exposed areas of the body. Sol...