Epoetin alfa is a recombinant human erythropoietin (rhEPO) that stimulates erythropoiesis. It is used in the management of anemia associated with chronic kidney disease (CKD), chemotherapy, zidovudine therapy in HIV,…
Apremilast is an orally administered small molecule approved for the treatment of immune-mediated inflammatory conditions. It is classified as a selective phosphodiesterase 4 (PDE4) inhibitor, with anti-inflammatory properties beneficial in…
Nivolumab is a fully human IgG4 monoclonal antibody that targets the programmed death-1 (PD-1) receptor. By modulating immune checkpoints, nivolumab enhances the body’s antitumor immune response and has transformed the…
Cabozantinib is an oral tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) used in the treatment of several advanced and metastatic cancers. It inhibits multiple pathways involved in tumor growth, angiogenesis, and metastasis, making…
Keytruda® (generic: pembrolizumab) is a humanized monoclonal antibody that works as an immune checkpoint inhibitor, targeting PD-1 (programmed death-1) to restore anti-tumor immune responses. First approved by the FDA in…
What is Ipilimumab? Ipilimumab is a humanized monoclonal antibody that targets CTLA-4 (cytotoxic T-lymphocyte-associated protein 4), a key immune checkpoint receptor that downregulates immune activation. By blocking CTLA-4, ipilimumab enhances…
Introduction Rosuvastatin is a widely prescribed lipid-lowering agent belonging to the statin class. It is primarily used to improve lipid profiles by lowering low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), increasing high-density lipoprotein…
What is Sofosbuvir? Sofosbuvir was a ground-breaking new medication used to treat chronic hepatitis C patients. Sofosbuvir possesses a number of desirable characteristics, including once daily dosing, no meal restrictions,…
What is Dasatinib? Dasatinib is an anticancer drug.Dasatinib is used as a first-line treatment for a specific type of chronic myeloid leukemia (CML; a type of cancer of the white…
What is Valcyte? Valcyte is approved for the treatment of cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis in adult patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Valcyte is approved for the prevention of CMV infection…
What is Bupivacaine? Bupivacaine, which is marketed under the brand names Marcaine and others, is a medication that is used to numb a specific area of the body. It is…
What is Riociguat? Riociguat is a Bayer-manufactured drug that acts as a stimulant of soluble guanylate cyclase. It is used to treat two types of pulmonary hypertension: chronic thromboembolic and…
What is Midol? Midol is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medication (NSAID). Midol is a brand name for over-the-counter analgesics intended to treat period cramps and other menstrual-related symptoms. It inhibits the…
What is Xiaflex? Xiaflex (collagenase clostridium histolyticum) is manufactured from a combination of proteins generated from a certain bacteria. Xiaflex uses Xiaflex is licensed by the U.S. Food and Drug…
What is Sitagliptin? Sitagliptin is a medication that is only available with a physician\'s prescription. It is available in the form of a tablet for oral administration. The brand-name medication…
What is Sulfazalazine? Sulfasalazine (Azulfidine) is a rheumatic disease-modifying medication (DMARD). It can help alleviate arthritic pain and swelling, prevent joint degeneration and lower the chance of long-term impairment. Sulfasalazine…
What is Tysabri? Tysabri (natalizumab) is a monoclonal antibody that has been approved for the treatment of relapsing types of multiple sclerosis. Tysabri is also used to treat adults with…
What is Lamivudine? Lamivudine, or 3TC as it is more frequently known, is an antiviral medicine used to prevent and cure HIV/AIDS. Additionally, it is used to treat chronic hepatitis…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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 cancerA rare type of…
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…
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…
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…
What is ZERBAXA? ZERBAXA is a prescription antibiotic medication composed of two active ingredients: Ceftolozane: A next-generation cephalosporin antibiotic effective against a broad spectrum of Gram-negative bacteria, including multidrug-resistant strains…
What is Eylea? Eylea is a prescription medication that is used to treat wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Additionally, it is utilized to treat diabetic eye disease and other retinal…
Topamax (topiramate) was first licensed by the FDA as a seizure drug (also known as an anticonvulsant). Topiramate is a drug that is used to treat seizures in adults and…