Folotyn: Uses, Dosage, Side effects & More

Folotyn Generic name: pralatrexate Drug class: Antimetabolites Medically reviewed by  A Ras MD. What is Folotyn used for? Folotyn a prescription medicine that is is used to treat a type of lymphoma. Folotyn may be given to you for other reasons.  Description Pralatrexate is a dihydrofolate reductase inhibitor. Pralatrexate has the chemical name (2S)-2-[[4-[(1RS)-1-[(2, 4-diaminopteridin-6-yl)methyl]but-3- ynyl]benzoyl]amino]pentanedioic acid. […]

Foradil Aerolizer: Uses, Dosage, Side effects & More

Foradil Aerolizer Generic name: Formoterol Capsules for Inhalation Drug class: Adrenergic bronchodilators Medically reviewed by  A Ras MD. What is Foradil Aerolizer? Foradil Aerolizer is a long-acting beta2-agonist (LABA). LABA medicines help the muscles around the airways in your lungs stay relaxed to prevent asthma symptoms, such as wheezing and shortness of breath. These symptoms can happen when the […]

Forfivo XL: Uses, Dosage, Side effects & More

Forfivo XL Generic name: bupropion hydrochloride Drug class: Miscellaneous antidepressants Medically reviewed by  A Ras MD. What is Forfivo XL? Forfivo XL is a prescription medicine used to treat adults with a certain type of depression called major depressive disorder. Description FORFIVO XL (bupropion hydrochloride), an antidepressant of the aminoketone class, is chemically unrelated to tricyclic, tetracyclic, selective […]

Fioricet with codeine: Uses, Dosage, Side effects & More

Fioricet with codeine Generic name: acetaminophen, butalbital, caffeine, and codeine Drug class: Narcotic analgesic combinations Medically reviewed by  A Ras MD. What is Fioricet with codeine? Fioricet with codeine is a strong prescription pain medicine that contains an opioid (narcotic) that is indicated for the relief of the symptom complex of tension (or muscle contraction) headache, when […]

Fiorinal: Uses, Dosage, Side effects & More

Fiorinal Generic name: aspirin, butalbital, and caffeine Drug class: Analgesic combinations Medically reviewed by  A Ras MD. What is Fiorinal used for? Fiorinal is a prescription medicine that is used to treat tension headaches. Before taking Fiorinal, tell your doctor: For all patients taking Fiorinal: If you are allergic to Fiorinal; any part of this medicine; or […]

Firdapse: Uses, Dosage, Side effects & More

Firdapse Generic name: amifampridine Drug class: Cholinergic muscle stimulants Medically reviewed by  A Ras MD. What is Firdapse? Firdapse is a prescription medicine used to treat Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome (LEMS) in adults. It is not known if Firdapse is safe or effective in children. Description The active ingredient of FIRDAPSE is amifampridine phosphate, which is a voltage-gated […]

Femhrt: Uses, Dosage, Side effects & More

Femhrt Generic name: ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone (HRT) Drug classes: Contraceptives, Sex hormone combinations Medically reviewed by  A Ras MD. What is Femhrt? Femhrt is a prescription medicine that contains two kinds of hormones, an estrogen and a progestin. Femhrt is used after menopause to reduce moderate to severe hot flushes Estrogens are hormones made by a woman’s […]

Farydak: Uses, Dosage, Side effects & More

Farydak Generic name: panobinostat Drug class: Histone deacetylase inhibitors Medically reviewed by  A Ras MD. What is Farydak? Farydak is a prescription medicine used, in combination with bortezomib and dexamethasone, to treat people with a type of cancer called multiple myeloma after at least 2 other types of treatment have been tried. It is not known if Farydak is […]

Famciclovir: Uses, Dosage, Side effects & More

Famciclovir is a prescription medicine that is used to treat or prevent herpes infections. It is used to treat cold sores. Famciclovir is also used to treat shingles. Famciclovir may be given to you for other reasons.