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Generic name: belladonna alkaloids and phenobarbital [ bel-a-don-a-al-ka-loids-and-feen-oh-bar-bi-tal ] Drug class: Anticholinergics / antispasmodics Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data available What is Belladonna alkaloids and phenobarbital? belladonna alkaloids and phenobarbital is made up of belladonna alkaloids (atropine, hyoscyamine, scopolamine) and phenobarbital. Belladonna alkaloids and phenobarbital is a combination medicine used to treat irritable bowel syndrome and ulcers in the intestine. Belladonna alkaloids and phenobarbital may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Warnings belladonna alkaloids and phenobarbital may be habit-forming. Misuse can caus...

Generic name: cystagon Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data available What is Cysteamine bitartrate (monograph)? Introduction Cystine-depleting agent. Uses for Cysteamine Bitartrate Cystinosis Treatment of nephropathic cystinosis (designated an orphan drug by FDA for this use). Immediate-release cysteamine bitartrate capsules (Cystagon ) are indicated for use in children and adults. Delayed-release capsules and oral granules (Procysbi ) are indicated for use in adults and pediatric patients ≥1 year of age. Early and long-term oral cysteamine therapy has been shown to preserve renal glomerular function and reduce or prevent extra-renal complications such as growth retardation and hypothyroidism. Cysteamine therapy should be considered for all patients with nephropathic cystinosis regardless of age and transplantation status, and such ...

Generic name: dalfampridine [ dal-fam-pri-deen ] Drug class: Miscellaneous central nervous system agents Dosage form: oral tablet, extended release (10 mg) Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data available What is Dalfampridine? Dalfampridine is used to improve walking in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS). Dalfampridine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Warnings Dalfampridine can cause a seizure, even if you never had one before. Taking too much dalfampridine may increase your risk of seizure. Your risk may also be higher if you have kidney problems or are older than 50. Your kidney function may need to be tested before you start taking dalfampr...

Generic name: diflunisal [ dye-floo-ni-sal ] Drug class: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs , Salicylates Dosage form: oral tablet (500 mg) Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data available What is Diflunisal? Diflunisal is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that is used to treat mild to moderate pain, osteoarthritis, or rheumatoid arthritis. Diflunisal may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Warnings Diflunisal can increase your risk of fatal heart attack or stroke. Do not use diflunisal just before or after heart bypass surgery (coronary artery bypass graft, or CABG). Diflunisal may also cause stomach or intestinal bleeding, which can...

Generic name: eflapegrastim [ ef-la-peg-ra-stim ] Drug class: Colony stimulating factors Dosage form: subcutaneous solution (xnst 13.2 mg/0.6 ml) What is Eflapegrastim? Eflapegrastim is used in adults to treat neutropenia, a lack of certain white blood cells caused by cancer, chemotherapy, or by other conditions. Eflapegrastim is used in adults to treat neutropenia, a lack of certain white blood cells caused by cancer, bone marrow transplant, receiving chemotherapy, or by other conditions. Eflapegrastim may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Warnings Eflapegrastim can cause your spleen to become enlarged and it could rupture (tear). Call your doctor rig...

Generic name: gentamicin and prednisolone (ophthalmic) [ jen-ta-mye-sin-and-pred-nis-oh-lone-off-thal-mik ] Drug class: Ophthalmic steroids with anti-infectives Dosage form: ophthalmic suspension (0.3%-1%) What is Gentamicin and prednisolone (ophthalmic)? Gentamicin and prednisolone ophthalmic (for the eyes) is a combination antibiotic and steroid medicine that is used to treat eye inflammation caused by uveitis, eye injury, radiation, chemical burns, or certain other conditions. gentamicin and prednisolone is used when there is a risk of bacterial infection in or around the eye. Gentamicin and prednisolone ophthalmic may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Warnings ...