Levalbuterol inhalation
What is Levalbuterol inhalation? Levalbuterol, a bronchodilator with a short-acting action, relaxes the muscles of the airways to increase airflow.Inhaling levalbuterol is used to treat or stop asthma attacks among adults and children older than 4 years.This medication guide does not list all possible uses for levalbuterol. Side effects of Levalbuterol inhalation If you experience […]
Rapamune
What is Rapamune? Rapamune helps to weaken your immune system so that it doesn’t “reject” a transplanted kidney. When the immune system attacks the new organ, it is called “organ rejection”.Rapamune is a prescription medication used to prevent rejection in patients 13 years of age and older after a renal transplant. Rejection occurs when the […]
Leustatin (injection)
What is Leustatin? Leustatin, a chemotherapy drug, is used in the treatment of hairy-cell leukaemia.Leustatin can be used in other ways not mentioned in this guide. Side effects of Leustatin If you experience any of the following symptoms of an allergic reaction, seek immediate medical attention: difficulty breathing, hives, swelling of the face, lips, or […]
Ibalizumab
What is Ibalizumab? Ibalizumab, an antiviral drug, prevents the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) from multiplying within your body. Ibalizumab can be used to treat HIV. This is the virus that can cause acquired immune deficiency syndrome( AIDS). Ibalizumab does not cure HIV or AIDS.Ibalizumab can be given when other treatments fail.Ibalizumab can be used in […]
Leuprolide
What is Leuprolide? Leuprolide, a prescription-only gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH), is the name of a medicine.Leuprolide stimulates the body to produce hormones. This causes this production to temporarily shut down. Leuprolide decreases the amount of testosterone or oestrogen in both men and women.Leuprolide can be used to treat symptoms of prostatic cancer in men, but it […]
Rapaflo
What is Rapaflo? Rapaflo (al-fa-ad-rene-ER-jik) is an alpha-adrenergic blocker.Rapaflo relaxes the muscles of the bladder, neck, and prostate, allowing easier urination.Rapaflo can be used to improve the urination of men with benign prostate hyperplasia.Rapaflo comes in hard gelatin capsules of 4mg or 8mg. Side effects of Rapaflo If you experience any of the following symptoms […]
Leukine
What is Leukine? Leukine is a synthetic form of a specific protein that increases the number of white blood cells within your body. Your body uses white blood cells to fight infections.Leukine can be used by adults or children older than 2 years to prevent infection during conditions like leukaemia and bone marrow transplants.Leukine can […]
Ranibizumab (ophthalmic)
What is Ranibizumab? Ranibizumab comes from a fragment of human antibody. It prevents new blood vessels from forming beneath the retina (a membrane of sensory receptors that lines the inner surface of the eye). New blood vessels form under the retina in people who have certain eye diseases. They leak fluid and blood.Ranibizumab (for the […]
Leukeran
What is Leukeran? Leukeran can be used to treat a variety of cancers, including Hodgkin’s disease, certain types of leukaemia, and lymphoma.Leukeran can be used in other ways not mentioned in this guide. Side effects of Leukeran If you experience symptoms of an allergic reaction, such as hives, difficulty breathing, swelling on your face or […]
Ranexa
What is Ranexa? Ranexa, or ranolazine, belongs to the class of drugs called anti-anginals. Ranolazine’s exact mechanism of action is unknown at this time.Adults can take Ranexa to treat chronic angina. This is a condition where the patient experiences persistent chest pain or pressure when there is not enough oxygen in the heart.Ranexa can be […]