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Generic drug: ceftazidime-avibactam Brand name: Avycaz What is Avycaz (ceftazidime-avibactam), and how does it work? Avycaz (ceftazidime-avibactam) is an antibacterial combination drug used to treat complicated intra-abdominal infections (cIAI), used in combination with metronidazole; and complicated urinary tract infections (cUTI), including pyelonephritis. What are the side effects of Avycaz? Common side effects include: headache, dizziness, …

What is Obizur, and how does it work? Generic drug: antihemophilic factor (recombinant), porcine sequence Brand name: Obizur Obizur [antihemophilic factor (recombinant), porcine sequence] is a recombinant DNA derived, antihemophilic factor indicated for the treatment of bleeding episodes in adults with acquired hemophilia A. What are the side effects of Obizur? Common side effects of Obizur include:  development of inhibitors …

What is Antizol, and how does it work? Generic drug: fomepizole Brand name: Antizol What is Antizol and how is it used? Antizol (fomepizole) is an antidote used to treat poisoning with ethylene glycol (antifreeze) or methanol (contained in solvents, fuels, and other household or automotive chemicals). Antizol is sometimes used together with hemodialysis to rid the body of a …

What is Elelyso (taliglucerase alfa), and how does it work? Generic drug: taliglucerase alfa Brand name: Elelyso Elelyso (taliglucerase alfa) for injection is a hydrolytic lysosomal glucocerebroside-specific enzyme indicated for long-term enzyme replacement therapy (ERT) for adults with a confirmed diagnosis of type 1 Gaucher disease. What are the side effects of Elelyso? Common side effects of Elelyso include: infusion reactions, cold …

What is Gonal-F (follitropin alfa) Injection, and how does it work? Generic drug: follitropin alfa Brand name: Gonal-F Gonal-F (follitropin alfa) Injection is a prescription medicine containing follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH). Gonal-F is used in: infertile women to: help healthy ovaries develop (mature) and release an egg to help you get pregnant cause your ovaries to make multiple (more than 1) eggs …

What is Yosprala, and how does it work? Yosprala is a prescription medicine used: in people who have had heart problems or strokes caused by blood clots, to help reduce their risk of further heart problems or strokes, and who are at risk of developing stomach ulcers with aspirin. The aspirin in Yosprala is used: to help reduce the risk …

What is Talicia, and how does it work? Talicia (omeprazole magnesium, amoxicillin and rifabutin) is a three-drug combination of: a proton pump inhibitor, a penicillin-class antibacterial, and a rifamycin antibacterial indicated for the treatment of Helicobacter pylori infection in adults. What are the side effects of Talicia? Side effects of Talicia include: diarrhea, headache, nausea, abdominal pain, abnormally colored urine, …

What is Entereg, and how does it work? Entereg (alvimopan) is an opioid receptor antagonist that works by preventing narcotic side effects without reducing the pain-relieving effects of the drug used to speed recovery of stomach and intestinal functions after a gastrointestinal surgery and to prevent side effects caused by narcotic medications. What are the side effects of Entereg? Common …

What is an ultrasound procedure? Ultrasound devices send ultrasonic soundwaves through tissue. The device measures how long the waves take to “echo” or return to the device, much like SONAR used by submarines. The programming in the device uses that data to assemble an image nearly in real time; different densities of tissue show up as different concentrations of lighted …

What is Lupkynis (voclosporin), and how is it used? Lupkynis is a prescription medicine used with other medicines to treat adults with active lupus nephritis. Lupkynis should not be taken with a medicine called cyclophosphamide. Talk with your healthcare provider if you are not sure if you take this medicine. How does Lupkynis work? Lupkynis is a calcineurin-inhibitor immunosuppressant. The …