Entyvio
What is Entyvio? Infusions of Entyvio are prescribed to people suffering from ulcerative colitis (UC) or Crohn’s disease that is moderate to severe. Entyvio prevents the accumulation of white blood cells circulating through the digestive tract (intestine), which can help manage inflammation and symptoms of Crohn’s disease. It targets the intestine to reduce inflammation, but […]
Fabrazyme
What is Fabrazyme? Fabrazyme is a human-made version of the naturally occurring alpha-galactosidase enzyme. The absence of this enzyme is known as Fabry disease. Agalsidase beta lowers globotriaosylceramide (GL-3) deposits in the kidneys and other bodily cells. Fabrazyme is used for treating Fabry disorder (a deficiency of the alpha-galactosidase A enzyme) in children and adults […]
Firazyr
What is Firazyr? Firazyr is a medication used to treat the symptoms that are caused by hereditary angioedema (an immune system disease) in adults. Firazyr is not a solution for hereditary angioedema. Firazyr can also be used for reasons not mentioned in this guideline for medication. Warnings It is not recommended to take Firazyr if […]
Entresto
What is Entresto? Entresto is a mix of sacubitril and Valsartan. Sacubitril is an anti-blood pressure medication. It increases the amount of certain proteins within the body, which dilate (widen) blood vessels. This lowers blood pressure by decreasing sodium levels.Valsartan can be described as an angiotensin II receptor blocker (sometimes known as an ARB). Valsartan […]
Factive
What is Factive? Factive is a fluoroquinolone (flor-o-KWIN-o-lone) antibiotic that fights the presence of bacteria in your body. Factive is a treatment for various types of lung infections caused by bacteria. Fluoroquinolone antibiotics can trigger serious or even fatal adverse consequences. Factive is recommended only in cases of infections that can’t be treated with a […]
Entecavir
What is Entecavir? Entecavir is an antiviral drug for treating chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) in children and adults that are at least 2 years old and weigh a minimum of 22,5 pounds (10 kg). Entecavir is not an effective treatment for hepatitis. It isn’t known if it will stop the development of cirrhosis or […]
Enoxaparin
What is Enoxaparin? Enoxaparin can be described as an anticoagulant that aids in the prevention of blood clots.Enoxaparin can be used to treat or prevent a form of blood clot known as deep vein thrombosis (DVT) that can cause blood clots to form in the lung (pulmonary embolism). The development of a DVT may occur […]
Complexity of Factor IX
What is the Complexity of Factor IX? Factor IX (nine) is a naturally occurring protein found in the blood that helps the blood form clots. Insufficient factors that clot can lead to bleeding that is not controlled since the blood does not effectively clot. The Factor IX complex is composed of four factors for clotting […]
Enhertu
What is Enhertu? Enhertu (fam-trastuzumab-deruxtecan) is a HER2-directed antibody and topoisomerase inhibitor conjugate that is used to treat types of breast cancer, stomach cancer, and non-small cell lung cancer that have specific HER2 gene mutations.Enhertu operates by blocking HER2 receptors found on cancer cells in order to stop tumour cells from multiplying. This reduces cancer […]
Fioricet
What is Fioricet? Fioricet capsules include a mixture of acetaminophen, butalbital, and caffeine. Acetaminophen is a pain reliever and a fever-reducing agent. Butalbital is part of a class of drugs known as barbiturates. It eases muscle contractions that are involved in tension headaches. Caffeine is an important central nervous system stimulant. It reduces muscle tension […]