Ocu-Caine
What is Ocu-Caine? Ocu-Caine (for the eyes) is a numbing medication that is used to prepare the eyes for an exam, surgery, or any other procedure. Ocu-Caine is also used for reasons not mentioned in this guideline. Side effects of Ocu-Caine Contact a medical professional immediately. If you are experiencing warning signs of an allergic […]
Diltiazem
What is Diltiazem? Diltiazem is a member of a group of medicines known as calcium channel blockers. It works by relaxing blood vessels so that the heart is not required to pump as much. Diltiazem can also increase the supply of oxygen and blood to the heart. Diltiazem oral medication is prescribed to adults on […]
Flexeril
There is no evidence that the Flexeril brand name has been taken off the market in the U.S. If the generic versions of this drug are approved by the FDA, there may be alternatives that are generic. What is Flexeril? Flexeril acts as a muscle relaxant. It works by preventing nerve impulses (or sensations of […]
Octreotide (oral/injection)
What is Octreotide? Octreotide is an artificial protein that is similar to the hormone that is found in our bodies, known as somatostatin. Octreotide decreases a variety of components in the body, including insulin and glucose (involved in controlling blood sugar), growth hormone, and other chemicals that influence digestion. Octreotide is a treatment for the […]
Dilaudid
What is Dilaudid? Dilaudid is an opioid painkiller. Sometimes, opioids are referred to as narcotics. Dilaudid can be used to relieve moderate-to-severe pain. Dilaudid can also be employed for other purposes that are not covered in this medication guide. Warnings Do not use Dilaudid when you are suffering from severe respiratory problems or a blockage […]
Octagam
What is Octagam? Octagam is a sterilised liquid composed of human plasma. It is a source of antibodies that aid your body in protecting itself from infections caused by different diseases.Octagam 5% is used to treat primary immunity (PI). Octagam 10% can be used for chronic immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) as well as dermatomyositis (DM) […]
Ocrevus
What is Ocrevus? Ocrevus (ocrelizumab) is an anti-monoclonal antibody that is used in treating a condition known as central nervous system (CNS) disorder known as MS. It’s unclear precisely how Ocrevus is able to work in patients with MS; however, it targets and binds to B cells, which express CD20 on their surface, which causes […]
Dilantin
What is Dilantin? Dilantin is an antiepileptic medication. Also known as an anticonvulsant. It is used to slow down the brain’s impulses that trigger seizures. Dilantin is used to treat seizures. Phenytoin is not the best treatment for all types of seizures, and your doctor will tell you which is the most appropriate medication for […]
Ocrelizumab
What is Ocrelizumab? Ocrelizumab can be described as a humanised monoclonal recombinant antibody.IntravenousOcrelizumab Infusions are a prescribed medicine for treating the primary form of multiple sclerosis in adults. Ocrelizumab can also be used to treat relapsing types of MS in adults (including the syndrome that is clinically isolated, relapsing-remitting disease, clinically isolated syndrome, and an […]
Ocella
What is Ocella? Ocella is a birth control medication that contains women’s hormones, which prevent the process of ovulation (the release of eggs from the ovary). Ocella is also a cause of changes in the cervical mucus as well as the lining of your uterus, making it difficult for sperm to enter the uterus and […]