Hydroxocobalamin (injection)
What is Hydroxocobalamin? Hydroxocobalamin, also known as vitamin B-12, is one form. It is used to treat cyanide intoxication. Hydroxocobalamin helps cells in the body convert cyanide into a form that can be excreted from the body by urination.In an emergency, hydroxocobalamin can be used to treat cyanide. You can get this type of poisoning […]
Voclosporin
What is Voclosporin? In adults with SLE, voclosporin can be used in conjunction with other medications to treat kidney disease (active lupus nephritis).This medication guide does not list all possible uses of voclosporin. Side effects of Voclosporin Symptoms of allergic reactions may include: hives, difficulty breathing and swelling of lips, face, tongue or throat. Seek […]
Larotrectinib
What is Larotrectinib? Larotrectinib can be used to treat tumours caused by an abnormal gene called “NTRK”. Larotrectinib can be used when cancer spreads to other areas of the body or if surgery and other cancer treatments are not effective.Larotrectinib can be given when other cancer treatments have failed or stopped working.The US Food and […]
Hydroquinone Topical
What is Hydroquinone Topical ? Topical hydroquinone (for the skin) is used to lighten darkened areas such as freckles or age spots. It can also be used for melasma (sun damage) and chloasma (darkened areas of skin due to hormonal changes).This medication guide does not list all uses for hydroquinone topical. Side effects of Hydroquinone […]
Larotrectinib
What is Larotrectinib? Larotrectinib can be used to treat tumours caused by an abnormal gene called “NTRK”. Larotrectinib can be used when cancer spreads to other areas of the body or cannot easily be removed by surgery.Larotrectinib can be given when other cancer treatments have failed or stopped working.The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) […]
Hydrophor
What is Hydrophore? There are many different brands and types of petroleum topicals. This leaflet does not list all brands. Petrolatum, a mineral lubricant, is made from petroleum. It is used on the skin to protect minor scratches or scrapes. Hydrophor can also be used to prevent or treat chapped lips and cracked skin. It […]
Vocabria
What is Vocabria? Vocabria, an antiviral drug, prevents the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) from multiplying within your body. HIV is a virus that causes acquired immunodeficiency (AIDS).Vocabria is used in combination with another antiviral drug called rilpivirine to treat HIV among people aged 12 and older who weigh at least 77 lbs (35 kg). This […]
Laronidase
What is Laronidase? Laronidase is an enzyme found in healthy individuals. A genetic disorder can cause some people to lack this enzyme. Laronidase is used to replace the missing enzyme.Laronidase is used to treat some of the symptoms of a genetic condition called mucopolysaccharidosis (MYOO-koe-pol-ee-SAK-a-rye-DOE-sis) or MPS I, also called Hurler syndrome, Hurler-Scheie syndrome, or […]
Hydromorphone (rectal)
What is Hydromorphone ? Rectal hydromorphone is an opioid medication that treats moderate to severe pain.This medication guide does not list all possible uses of hydromorphone rectal. Side effects of Hydromorphone If you experience any of the following signs of an allergic reaction: hives, difficulty breathing or swelling of lips, face, tongue or throat. Get […]
Vizimpro
What is Vizimpro? Vizimpro is a prescription medication used for non-small-cell lung cancer that has metastasized to other areas of the body.Vizipro can only be given if you have a tumor with a particular genetic marker.Vizimpro may be safe for children, but its effectiveness is unknown. Warnings Please follow all instructions on the label or […]