Foradil

Foradil

Generic Name: formoterol (for MOE ter all)

Brand Names: Foradil Aerolizer, Perforomist

What is Foradil?

Foradil (formoterol) is a long-acting bronchodilator that relaxes muscles in the airways to improve breathing.

Foradil is used to prevent bronchospasm in people with reversible obstructive airways disease, including symptoms of night-time asthma. It is also used in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) such as emphysema and chronic bronchitis.

Foradil may also be used for other purposed not listed in this medication guide.

Important information about Foradil

Do not use Foradil to treat an asthma attack that has already begun. Formoterol may increase the risk of asthma-related death. Use only the prescribed dose of Foradil, and do not use it for longer than your doctor recommends. Follow all patient instructions for safe use. Talk with your doctor about your individual risks and benefits of using Foradil.

ReoPro

ReoPro

ABCIXIMAB (Systemic)

Some commonly used brand names are:

In the U.S.

ReoPro

In Canada

ReoPro

Other commonly used names are

c7E3 Fab

Category

Antithrombotic

Monoclonal antibody (antithrombotic)

Platelet aggregation inhibitor

What is ReoPro?

ReoPro is used to lessen the chance of heart attack in people who need percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), a procedure to open blocked arteries of the heart.

A heart attack may occur when a blood vessel in the heart is blocked by a blood clot. Blood clots can sometimes form during PCI. ReoPro reduces the chance that a harmful clot will form by preventing certain cells in the blood from clumping together. ReoPro is used with aspirin and heparin, which are other medicines used to keep your blood from clotting.

Xenazine

Xenazine

Generic Name: tetrabenazine (TET ra BEN a zeen)

Brand Names: Xenazine

What is Xenazine?

Xenazine (tetrabenazine) reduces the amount of certain chemicals in the body that are overly active in people with Huntington's disease.

Xenazine is used to treat Huntington's chorea (uncontrolled muscle movements).

Xenazine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Important information about Xenazine

You should not use Xenazine if you are allergic to tetrabenazine, or if you have severe or untreated depression, suicidal thoughts, liver disease, or past or present breast cancer. Do not use Xenazine if you have taken reserpine within the past 20 days, or if you have used an MAO inhibitor such as furazolidone (Furoxone), isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), rasagiline (Azilect), selegiline (Eldepryl, Emsam, Zelapar), or tranylcypromine (Parnate) within the past 14 days.

Xyntha

Xyntha

Generic Name: antihemophilic factor (recombinant) (ant ee hee moe FIL ik FAK tor (ree KOM bin ant))

Brand Names: Advate rAHF-PFM, Helixate FS, Kogenate FS, Kogenate FS with Bioset, Recombinate, Refacto, Xyntha

What is Xyntha?

Xyntha contains antihemophilic factor, a naturally occurring protein in the blood that helps blood to clot. A lack of antihemophilic factor VIII is the cause of hemophilia A.

Xyntha works by temporarily raising levels of factor VIII in the blood to aid in clotting. It is used to treat or prevent bleeding episodes in adults and children with hemophilia A. Xyntha is also used to control bleeding related to surgery or dentistry in a person with hemophilia.

Nifedipine

Nifedipine

Generic Name: nifedipine (nye FED i peen)

Brand names: Adalat CC, Afeditab CR, Nifediac CC, Nifedical XL, Procardia, Procardia XL, Adalat

What is nifedipine?

Nifedipine is in a class of drugs called calcium channel blockers. It relaxes (widens) your blood vessels (veins and arteries), which makes it easier for the heart to pump and reduces its workload.

Nifedipine is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) and to treat angina (chest pain).

Nifedipine may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Important information about nifedipine

You should not use nifedipine if you are allergic to it.

Nevanac

Nevanac

Generic Name: nepafenac ophthalmic (ne PA fan ak off THAL mik)

Brand Names: Nevanac

What is Nevanac?

Nevanac is in a group of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It reduces pain and inflammation in the eyes.

Nevanac is used to reduce pain and swelling after cataract surgery.

Nevanac may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

Important information about Nevanac

Before using Nevanac, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs or other eye drops

Also tell your doctor if you have diabetes, dry eye syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis, a bleeding or blood-clotting disorder, such as hemophilia, or arthritis.

Zolpimist Oral Spray

Zolpimist Oral Spray

Generic Name: zolpidem tartrate

Date of Approval: December 19, 2008

Company: NovaDel Pharma Inc.

Treatment for: Insomnia

FDA Approves Zolpimist

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Zolpimist (zolpidem tartrate) 5 mg and 10 mg Oral Spray for the short-term treatment of insomnia characterized by difficulties with sleep initiation.

Zolpimist contains zolpidem tartrate, the same active ingredient as Ambien, the world's leading sedative hypnotic for the treatment of insomnia.

NovaDel submitted its Zolpimist application using the FDA's 505(b)(2) process based on data from two randomized, open-label, dose-ranging studies comparing Zolpimist with Ambien tablets in young and elderly healthy volunteers. Both studies compared the pharmacokinetics and safety of comparable doses of zolpidem administered as an oral spray versus tablets. The pharmacokinetic profiles were assessed by the maximum drug concentration (Cmax) and total exposure to drug (area-under-the-curve/AUC0-inf). The speed of drug absorption and level of sedation were also assessed in these studies. The results demonstrated bioequivalence between Zolpimist and Ambien. Also included in the submission were data from process validation and registration stability batches produced at the intended commercial manufacturing facility.

Diltiazem

Diltiazem

Generic Name: diltiazem (dil TYE a zem)

Brand names: Cardizem, Cardizem CD, Cardizem LA, Cartia XT, Dilacor XR, Dilt-CD, Dilt-XR, Diltia XT, Diltiazem Hydrochloride CD, Diltiazem Hydrochloride SR, Diltiazem Hydrochloride XR, Diltiazem Hydrochloride XT, Diltzac, Taztia XT, Tiazac, Cardizem SR, Cardizem Monovial

What is diltiazem?

Diltiazem is in a group of drugs called calcium channel blockers. It works by relaxing the muscles of your heart and blood vessels.

Diltiazem is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure), angina (chest pain), and certain heart rhythm disorders.

Diltiazem may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Zofran

Zofran

Generic Name: ondansetron (oral) (on DAN se tron)

Brand Names: Zofran, Zofran ODT, Zuplenz

What is Zofran?

Zofran (ondansetron) blocks the actions of chemicals in the body that can trigger nausea and vomiting.

Zofran is used to prevent nausea and vomiting that may be caused by surgery or by medicine to treat cancer (chemotherapy or radiation).

Zofran may be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Important information about Zofran

You should not use Zofran if you are allergic to ondansetron or to similar medicines such as dolasetron (Anzemet), granisetron (Kytril), or palonosetron (Aloxi). Do not take Zofran if you are also using apomorphine (Apokyn).

Intelence

Intelence

Generic Name: etravirine (E tra VIR een)

Brand Names: Intelence

What is Intelence?

Intelence is an antiviral medication that prevents human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) cells from multiplying in your body.

Intelence is used with other medications to treat HIV, which causes the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Intelence is not a cure for HIV or AIDS.

Intelence is usually given after other antiviral drugs have been tried without successful treatment of HIV.

Intelence may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Important information about Intelence

There are many other medicines that can interact with Intelence, or make it less effective. Tell your doctor about all medications you use. This includes prescription, over-the-counter, vitamin, and herbal products. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor. Keep a list of all your medicines and show it to any healthcare provider who treats you.

Xanax XR

Xanax XR

Generic Name: alprazolam (al PRAY zoe lam)

Brand Names: Niravam, Xanax, Xanax XR

What is Xanax XR?

Xanax XR (alprazolam) is in a group of drugs called benzodiazepines (ben-zoe-dye-AZE-eh-peens). Alprazolam affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause anxiety.

Xanax XR is used to treat anxiety disorders, panic disorders, and anxiety caused by depression.

Xanax XR may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Important information about Xanax XR

Do not use Xanax XR if you are allergic to alprazolam or to other benzodiazepines, such as chlordiazepoxide (Librium), clorazepate (Tranxene), diazepam (Valium), lorazepam (Ativan), or oxazepam (Serax). This medication can cause birth defects in an unborn baby. Do not use Xanax XR if you are pregnant.