Elestat: Uses, Dosage, Side effects & More
Elestat Generic name: epinastine ophthalmic Drug class: Ophthalmic antihistamines and decongestants Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. What is Elestat? Elestat is a prescription medicine that is used to treat eye irritation due to allergies. Description ELESTAT® (epinastine HCl ophthalmic solution) 0.05% is a clear, colorless, sterile isotonic solution containing epinastine HCl, an antihistamine and an inhibitor of histamine […]
Elidel: Uses, Dosage, Side effects & More
Elidel Generic name: pimecrolimus topical Drug class: Miscellaneous topical agents Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. What is Elidel? Elidel Cream, 1% is a prescription medicine used on the skin (topical) to treat mild to moderate eczema (atopic dermatitis). Elidel Cream, 1% is for adults and children age 2 years and older who do not have a weakened immune […]
Eluxadoline: Uses, Dosage, Side effects & More
Eluxadoline Generic name: eluxadoline Brand name: Viberzi Dosage form: oral tablet (100 mg; 75 mg) Drug class: Peripheral opioid receptor mixed agonists / antagonists Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. What is eluxadoline? Eluxadoline is a prescription medicine that is used to treat irritable bowel syndrome. Description The active ingredient in VIBERZI is eluxadoline, a mu-opioid receptor agonist. The […]
Elvitegravir: Uses, Dosage, Side effects & More
Elvitegravir Generic name: Elvitegravir Brand name: Vitekta Drug class: Integrase strand transfer inhibitor Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. What is elvitegravir? Elvitegravir is a prescription medication medicine that is used to treat HIV infection. Description GENVOYA (elvitegravir, cobicistat, emtricitabine, and tenofovir alafenamide) is a fixed-dose combination tablet containing elvitegravir (EVG), cobicistat (COBI), emtricitabine (FTC), and tenofovir […]
Estrostep Fe: Uses, Dosage, Side effects & More
Estrostep Fe Generic name: ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone (birth control) Brand names: Blisovi 24 FE, Estrostep Fe, Femcon FE, Kaitlib FE, Lo Minastrin Fe, Drug classes: Contraceptives, Sex hormone combinations Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. What is Estrostep Fe? Estrostep Fe (like all oral contraceptives) is intended to prevent pregnancy. It does not protect against transmission of HIV (AIDS) and other […]
Envarsus XR: Uses, Dosage, Side effects & More
Envarsus XR Generic name: Tacrolimus Extended-Release Tablets Drug class: Calcineurin inhibitors Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. What is Envarsus XR? Envarsus XR is a prescription medicine used with other medicines to help prevent organ rejection in people who have had a kidney transplant. Envarsus XR is an extended-release tablet and is not the same as tacrolimus […]
Epipen: Uses, Dosage, Side effects & More
EpiPen and EpiPen Jr are disposable, prefilled automatic injection devices (auto-injectors) used to treat life-threatening, allergic emergencies including anaphylaxis in people who are at risk for or have a history of serious allergic emergencies. Each device contains a single dose of epinephrine.
EpiPen and EpiPen Jr are for immediate self (or caregiver) administration and do not take the place of emergency medical care. You should get emergency help right away after using EpiPen and EpiPen Jr. EpiPen and EpiPen Jr are for people who have been prescribed this medicine by their healthcare provider. The EpiPen Auto-Injector (0.3 mg) is for patients who weigh 66 pounds or more (30 kilograms or more).
The EpiPen Jr Auto-Injector (0.15 mg) is for patients who weigh about 33 to 66 pounds (15 to 30 kilograms). It is not known if EpiPen and EpiPen Jr are safe and effective in children who weigh less than 33 pounds (15 kilograms).
Zejula: Uses, Dosage, Side effects & More
Zejula Generic name: niraparib Drug class: PARP inhibitors Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. What is Zejula? Zejula is a prescription medicine that is used to treat ovarian, fallopian tube, or peritoneal cancer. Description Niraparib is an orally available poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase (PARP) inhibitor. The chemical name for niraparib tosylate monohydrate is 2-{4-[(3S)-piperidin-3-yl]phenyl}-2H-indazole 7-carboxamide 4-methylbenzenesulfonate hydrate (1:1:1). […]
Zubsolv: Uses, Dosage, Side effects & More
Zubsolv Generic name: buprenorphine and naloxone (sublingual tablets) Drug class: Narcotic analgesic combinations Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. What is Zubsolv? Zubsolv is a prescription medicine used to treat adults who are addicted to opioid drugs (either prescription or illegal); as part of a complete treatment program that also includes counseling and behavioral therapy. Zubsolv is […]
Zavesca: Uses, Dosage, Side effects & More
Zavesca Generic name: miglustat Drug class: Miscellaneous metabolic agents Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. What is Zavesca used for? Zavesca is a prescription medicine that is used to treat Gaucher’s disease. Description ZAVESCA® (miglustat capsules, 100 mg) is a glucosylceramide synthase inhibitor, which is a glucosyl transferase enzyme responsible for the first step in the synthesis of […]