Generic drug: generic Brand name: Zelapar What is Zelapar, and how does it work? Zelapar (selegiline hydrochloride) is an enzyme blocker (MAO inhibitor) that works by slowing the breakdown of certain natural substances in the brain (neurotransmitters such as dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin) used together with other medicines to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease. What …

Generic drug: methylphenidate HCI Brand name: Methylin What is Methylin (methylphenidate HCI), and how does it work? Methylin Oral Solution (methylphenidate HCI) is a prescription medicine used to treat the symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Narcolepsy. Methylin Oral Solution may be used alone or with other medications. Methylin Oral Solution belongs to a class of drugs called Stimulants; …

Generic drug: dexamethasone Brand name: Hemady What is Hemady (dexamethasone), and how does it work? Hemady (dexamethasone) tablets is a corticosteroid indicated in combination with other anti-myeloma products for the treatment of adults with multiple myeloma. What are the side effects of Hemady? Common side effects of Hemady include: allergic reactions, vision changes, heart problems, acne, thin fragile skin, thinning …

Generic drug: empagliflozin and linagliptin Brand name: Glyxambi What is Glyxambi (empagliflozin and linagliptin), and how does it work? Glyxambi (empagliflozin and linagliptin) is a prescription medicine that contains two diabetes medicines, empagliflozin (Jardiance) and linagliptin (Tradjenta). Glyxambi can be used: along with diet and exercise to lower blood sugar in adults with type 2 diabetes, in adults with type 2 …

Generic drug: givosiran Brand name: Givlaari What is Givlaari (givosiran), and how does it work? Givlaari (givosiran) is an aminolevulinate synthase 1-directed small interfering RNA indicated for the treatment of adults with acute hepatic porphyria (AHP). What are the side effects of Givlaari? Advise patients of the potential risks of Givlaari treatment: Anaphylactic Reaction Inform patients about the risk and …

Generic drug: digoxin Brand name: Digitek What is Digitek (digoxin), and how does it work? Heart Failure: Digitek (digoxin) tablets are indicated for the treatment of mild to moderate heart failure. Digoxin increases left ventricular ejection fraction and improves heart failure symptoms as evidenced by exercise capacity and heart failure-related hospitalizations and emergency care, while having no effect on mortality. …

Generic drug: tesamorelin Brand name: Egrifta SV What is Egrifta SV (tesamorelin), and how does it work? Egrifta SV (tesamorelin) is an injectable prescription medicine used to reduce the excess stomach-area (abdominal) fat in HIV-infected adult patients with lipodystrophy. Egrifta SV is a growth hormone-releasing factor (GHRF). The long-term safety of Egrifta SV on the heart and blood vessels (cardiovascular) …

Generic drug: copanlisib Brand name: Aliqopa What is Aliqopa (copanlisib), and how does it work? Aliqopa is a prescription medicine used to treat adults with follicular lymphoma (FL) when the disease has come back after treatment with at least two prior medicines. What are the side effects of Aliqopa? What are the possible side effects of Aliqopa? Aliqopa can cause …

Learn about developmental milestones for 3- to 4-year-olds and how you can help their progress If you have survived the toddler years, you may be wondering what to expect with your preschooler. Your child will continue to grow and develop during these next few years in important ways both physically and emotionally. While each child is different, your 3- to …

The main cause of kidney cancer is altered DNA or a genetic mutation. These mutations lead to a potentially fatal, uncontrolled cell growth in the kidneys. Your kidneys are a pair of bean-shaped organs attached to the abdominal wall whose main functions are to: Balance salt and water levels in the body Maintain blood pressure Excrete waste from the body …