Category: Medicine
Dimethyl fumarate – Uses, and Side Effects
What is Dimethyl fumarate? Adults with relapsing types of multiple sclerosis are treated with dimethyl fumarate (including clinically isolated syndrome, relapsing-remitting disease, and active secondary progressive disease). Dimethyl fumarate uses Multiple sclerosis relapsing types (MS) Mechanism of action Dimethyl fumarate\’s mechanism of action in multiple sclerosis is not fully understood. It is believed to entail…
Irinotecan – Uses, and Side Effects
What is Irinotecan? Irinotecan is used to treat colon and rectal cancers. It is typically given in conjunction with other cancer medications. Irinotecan may be used for additional conditions not listed in this medication guide. Irinotecan uses Irinotecan is used to treat metastatic colorectal cancer. Additionally, it is used in combination with cisplatin to treat…
Femara (Letrozole) – Uses, and Side Effects
What is Femara? Femara (Letrozole) is a prescription medication used to treat breast cancer symptoms. Femara can be taken alone or in combination with other drugs. Femara is a member of the class of medications known as Anticancer, Aromatase Inhibitor. Femara (Letrozole) uses This medicine is used to treat specific forms of breast cancer in…
Nabumetone – Uses, and Side Effects
What is Nabumetone? Nabumetone is an anti-inflammatory medication that is not a steroid (NSAID). Nabumetone works by decreasing the amount of hormones in the body that cause inflammation and pain. Nabumetone uses Nabumetone is used to treat arthritis-related pain, swelling, and joint stiffness. This drug is referred to as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) (NSAID).…
Arava – Uses, and Side Effects
What is Arava? Arava is a leflunomide-based medication. It comes in tablet form. Arava uses This medication is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, a condition in which the body\’s defense system (immune system) mistakenly attacks healthy tissues around the joints. Leflunomide contributes to the reduction of joint damage/pain/swelling and improves mobility. Mechanism of action Leflunomide…
Sunitinib – Uses, and Side Effects
What is Sunitinib? Sunitinib (pronounced sue-nit-i-nib) is a targeted cancer drug and is also known by its brand name Sutent. It is a possible treatment for: Advanced kidney cancer A rare type of sarcoma called a gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors Sunitinib uses Sutent is used to treat gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) if:…
Dupixent (Duplimumab) – Uses and side effects
Dupixent (dupilmumab): What is it? Dupixent (dupilumab) is used to treat moderate-to-severe eczema (atopic dermatitis) that is resistant to topical therapy. Dupixent is used to treat eczema in adults and children over the age of six years. Dupixent may also be used in combination with other medications to treat moderate-to-severe asthma that is resistant to…
Xanax (Alprazolam) – Uses, dosage, and side effects
What is Xanax? Alprazolam is a prescription medication used to treat anxiety disorder (a condition most closely associated with the APA Diagnostic and Statistical Manual [DSM-III-R] diagnosis of generalized anxiety disorder) or to provide temporary relief from anxiety symptoms. For a period of time, generalized anxiety disorder (also called anxiety) is characterized by unrealistic or…
Cyclopentolate eye drops side effects and uses
What is cyclopentolate hydrochloride ophthalmic solution? Cyclopentolate hydrochloride ophthalmic solution, USP comprises the following: Cyclopentolate hydrochloride 0.5, 1%, or 2% 0.01 percent benzalkonium chloride as a preservative. Inactive ingredients: boric acid, disodium edetate, potassium chloride (unless at 2% strength), sodium carbonate and/or hydrochloric acid (to regulate pH), filtered water. The pH value ranges from 3.0…