What is Ultomiris, and how does it work? Ultomiris is a prescription medicine called a monoclonal antibody. Ultomiris is used to treat: adults with a disease called Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH). adults and children 1 month of age and older with a disease called atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS). Ultomiris is not used in treating …
Read More »
What is Phoslyra, and how does it work? Phoslyra is a phosphate binder indicated to reduce serum phosphorus in patients with end stage renal disease (ESRD). Management of elevated serum phosphorus levels usually includes all of the following: reduction in dietary intake of phosphate, removal of phosphate by dialysis, and inhibition of intestinal phosphate absorption with phosphate binders. What are …
Read More »
What is Gadavist, and how does it work? Gadavist is a prescription medicine called a gadolinium-based contrast agent (GBCA). Gadavist, like other GBCAs, is injected into your vein and used with a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanner. An MRI exam with a GBCA, including Gadavist, helps your doctor to see problems better than an MRI exam without a GBCA. Your …
Read More »
What is Nuzyra, and how does it work? Nuzyra (omadacycline) is a tetracycline class antibiotic indicated for the treatment of adult patients with the following infections caused by susceptible microorganisms: Community-acquired bacterial pneumonia (CABP) and acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections (ABSSSI). What are the side effects of Nuzyra? Common side effects of Nuzyra include: nausea, vomiting, infusion site …
Read More »
What is Palynziq (pegvaliase-pqpz), and how does it work? Palynziq (pegvaliase-pqpz) is a prescription medicine used to lower blood levels of phenylalanine in adults with PKU (phenylketonuria) who have uncontrolled blood phenylalanine levels above 600 micromol/L (10 mg/dL) on their current treatment. It is not known if Palynziq is safe and effective in children. Palynziq is only available through a …
Read More »
What is Alkindi Sprinkle (hydrocortisone), and how does it work? Alkindi Sprinkle contains a drug called hydrocortisone. Hydrocortisone belongs to a group of medicines known as corticosteroids. Hydrocortisone is a synthetic version of the hormone cortisol. Cortisol is made naturally by the adrenal glands in the body. Alkindi Sprinkle is a prescription medicine that contains hydrocortisone also called a corticosteroid. …
Read More »
What is Sogroya, and how does it work? Sogroya is indicated for the replacement of endogenous growth hormone (GH) in adults with growth hormone deficiency (GHD). Sogroya is a prescription medicine that contains human growth hormone, the same growth hormone made by the human body. Sogroya is given by injection under the skin (subcutaneous) and is used to treat adults …
Read More »
What is Injectafer (ferric carboxymaltose), and how does it work? Injectafer is a prescription iron replacement medicine used to treat iron deficiency anemia (IDA) in adults who have: intolerance to oral iron or who have not responded well to treatment with oral iron, or non-dialysis dependent chronic kidney disease It is not known if Injectafer is safe and effective for …
Read More »
What is Monoferric (ferric derisomaltose), and how does it work? Monoferric is a prescription iron replacement medicine used to treat iron deficiency anemia in adults who have: intolerance to oral iron or who have not responded well to treatment with oral iron non-dialysis dependent chronic kidney disease It is not known if Monoferric is safe and effective for use in …
Read More »
What is Galafold and how does it work? Galafold is a prescription medicine used to treat adults with Fabry disease who have a certain genetic change (variant) in the galactosidase alpha gene (GLA) that is responsive (amenable) to Galafold. It is not known if Galafold is safe and effective in children. What are the side effects of Galafold? The most …
Read More »