What is Revcovi, and how does it work? Revcovi (elapegademase-lvlr) is a recombinant adenosine deaminase indicated for the treatment of adenosine deaminase severe combined immune deficiency (ADA-SCID) in pediatric and adult patients. What are the side effects of Revcovi? Common side effects of Revcovi include: cough and vomiting What is the dosage for Revcovi? Recommended …
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What is Egaten, and how does it work? Egaten (triclabendazole) is an anthelmintic indicated for the treatment of fascioliasis in patients 6 years of age and older. What are the side effects of Egaten? Common side effects of Egaten include: abdominal pain, increased sweating, nausea, decreased appetite, headache, hives, diarrhea, vomiting, musculoskeletal chest pain, itching, and indigestion What is the …
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What is Dsuvia, and how does it work? Dsuvia (sufentanil) is an opioid agonist indicated for use in adults in a certified medically supervised healthcare setting, such as hospitals, surgical centers, and emergency departments, for the management of acute pain severe enough to require an opioid analgesic and for which alternative treatments are inadequate. What are the side effects of …
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What is Survanta, and how does it work? Survanta (beractant) Intratracheal Suspension is a pulmonary surfactant made from animal lung extract and is used to treat or prevent respiratory distress syndrome in newborn infants. What are the side effects of Survanta? Common side effects of Survanta include: noisy breathing, feeding or bowel problems, or bleeding around the endotracheal tube. Tell …
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What is Jynarque, and how does it work? Jynarque is a prescription medicine used to slow kidney function decline in adults who are at risk of rapidly progressing autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD). It is not known if Jynarque is safe and effective in children. What are the side effects of Jynarque? WARNING RISK OF SERIOUS LIVER INJURY Jynarque …
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What is Levophed, and how does it work? Levophed (norepinephrine bitartrate) injection is a prescription medication used for blood pressure control in certain acute hypotensive states (e.g., pheochromocytomectomy, sympathectomy, poliomyelitis, spinal anesthesia, myocardial infarction, septicemia, blood transfusion, and drug reactions) as an adjunct in the treatment of cardiac arrest and profound hypotension. What are the side effects of Levophed? The …
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Does Dexferrum (iron dextran) cause side effects? Dexferrum (iron dextran) is an injectable form of iron used to treat iron-deficiency anemia, a condition in which the blood doesn't have enough healthy red blood cells because of a deficiency of available iron. Dexferrum is only used to treat patients who cannot be adequately treated with oral iron supplements. Iron is an …
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What is Lymepak, and how does it work? Lymepak is a prescription medicine used for the treatment of early Lyme disease due to a bacteria known as Borrelia burgdorferi in adults and children 8 years of age and older weighing 99 pounds (lbs) (45 kg) and above. It is not known if Lymepak is safe and effective in children less …
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What is Cystografin, and how does it work? Cystografin (diatrizoate meglumine injection 30%) is a radiopaque contrast agent indicated for retrograde cystourethrography. Cystografin is injected into a urinary catheter during an X-ray in order to view the female bladder and uretha. What are the side effects of Cystografin? Common side effects of Cystografin include: injection site reactions, cough, changes in …
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What is Altabax, and how does it work? Altabax is indicated for use in adults and pediatric patients aged 9 months and older for the topical treatment of impetigo (up to 100 cm2 in total area in adults or 2% total body surface area in pediatric patients aged 9 months or older) due to Staphylococcus aureus (methicillinsusceptible isolates only) or …
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