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Certolizumab Pegol
Certolizumab PegolPronunciation: (SER-toe-LIZ-oo-mab PEG-ol)Class: ImmunomodulatorTrade Names:Cimzia- Injection, lyophilized powder for solution 200 mg- Injection, solution 200 mg/mLPharmacologyNeutralizes membrane-associated and soluble human tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-alpha) in a dose-dependent manner.PharmacokineticsAbsorptionT max is between 54 and 171 h postinj...- Certuss
CertussGeneric Name: carbetapentane and guaifenesin ( kar BET a PEN tane, and gwye FEN e sin)Brand Names: Allfen C, Allfen CX, Allres-G, BetaVent, Carba-XP, Certuss, Duratuss CS, exall, Oratuss, Pulmari-GP, Respi-Tann G, Tusso-ZMR, Tusso-ZR, Xpect-ATWhat is Certuss (carbetapentane and guaifenesin)?Carbetapentane is a cough suppressant. It affects the signals in the brain that trigger ...
- Certuss-D
Certuss-DGeneric Name: dextromethorphan, guaifenesin, and phenylephrine (dex troe meth OR fan, gwye FEN e sin, fen il EFF rin)Brand Names: Certuss-D, Duraphen Forte, Duraphen II DM, Sinutuss DMWhat is Certuss-D (dextromethorphan, guaifenesin, and phenylephrine)?Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant. It affects the signals in the brain that trigger cough reflex.Guaifenesin is an ex...
- Cerubidine
CerubidineGeneric Name: daunorubicin (DAW noe ROO bi sin)Brand Names: CerubidineWhat is Cerubidine (daunorubicin)?Daunorubicin is a cancer (antineoplastic) medication. Daunorubicin interferes with the growth of cancer cells and slows their growth and spread in the body.Daunorubicin is used in the treatment of leukemia (blood cancer).Daunorubicin may also be used for purposes other...
- Cerubidine
CerubidineGeneric Name: daunorubicin (Intravenous route)daw-noe-ROO-bi-sinIntravenous routeSolutionPowder for SolutionDaunorubicin hydrochloride injection must be given into a rapidly flowing intravenous infusion. It must never be given by the intramuscular or subcutaneous route. Severe local tissue necrosis will occur if there is extravasation during administration.Myocardial toxicity...
- Cerubidine
Cerubidine Generic Name: Daunorubicin (daw-noe-ROO-bi-sin)Brand Name: CerubidineCerubidine can cause tissue damage if it is injected by a route other than through the vein. Notify your doctor immediately if redness, pain, and swelling occur at or around the injection site. Cerubidine may cause heart problems, including heart failure, or bone marrow depression, making it hard to fight off...
- Cerumenex otic
CerumenexGeneric Name: triethanolamine polypeptide oleate (otic) (try eth an OH la meen pol ee PEP tyd OH lee ayt)Brand Names: CerumenexWhat is Cerumenex (triethanolamine polypeptide oleate (otic))?Triethanolamine polypeptide oleate is an emulsion that breaks down natural oils.Triethanolamine polypeptide oleate otic is used in the ear to break down and loosen earwax that has built u...
- Cervarix
CervarixGeneric Name: human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, bivalent (HYOO man pap il OH ma VI rus vax EEN, bye VAY lent)Brand Names: CervarixWhat is human papillomavirus vaccine?Human papillomavirus (HPV) can cause genital warts, cancer of the cervix, and various cancers of the vulva or vagina.The bivalent (bye-VAY-lent) form of HPV vaccine ( Cervarix) is used in only in females. Anot...
- Cervarix
CervarixGeneric Name: human papillomavirus vaccine, bivalent (Intramuscular route)Commonly used brand name(s):In the U.S.CervarixAvailable Dosage Forms:SuspensionTherapeutic Class: VaccineUses For CervarixHuman papillomavirus (HPV) recombinant bivalent vaccine is an active immunizing agent (vaccine) that is used to prevent infection caused by human papillomavirus (types 1...
- Cervarix
Cervarix Generic Name: Human Papillomavirus (PAP-i-LO-ma-VYE-rus)Brand Name: CervarixCervarix is used for:Preventing certain types of cervical cancer caused by HPV infection in females 10 to 25 years old.Cervarix is a vaccine. It works by stimulating the body to produce antibodies against HPV infection.Do NOT use Cervarix if:you are allergic to any ingredient in Cervarix...
- Cervidil
CervidilGeneric Name: dinoprostone topical (DYE no PROS tone TOP ik al)Brand Names: Cervidil, Prepidil, Prostin E2What is Cervidil (dinoprostone topical)?Dinoprostone is a prostaglandin, a hormone-like substance that is naturally produced by tissues in the body.Dinoprostone topical is used in a pregnant woman to relax the muscles of the cervix (opening of the uterus) in preparation ...
- Cervidil
CervidilGeneric Name: dinoprostone (Vaginal route)dye-noe-PROST-oneVaginal routeSuppositoryDinoprostone, as with other potent oxytocic agents, should be used only with strict adherence to recommended dosages. Dinoprostone should be used by medically trained personnel in a hospital which can provide immediate intensive care and acute surgical facilities .Dinoprostone should be used only...
- Cesamet
CesametGeneric Name: nabilone (NAB il own)Brand Names: CesametWhat is nabilone?Nabilone is a man-made form of cannabis (marijuana is an herbal form of cannabis). Nabilone causes many effects on your central nervous system.Nabilone is used to treat severe nausea and vomiting that is caused by cancer chemotherapy. Nabilone is for use only when other medications have been unable to cont...
- Cesamet
CesametGeneric name: NabiloneBrand names: CesametWhy is Cesamet prescribed?Cesamet is a therapeutic option for treating nausea and vomiting after chemotherapy. Cesamet is in a class of medications called cannabinoids that work in the brain's vomiting center.Most important fact about CesametCesamet should be used with caution in the elderly, and those with high blood p...
- Cesamet
CesametGeneric Name: nabilone (Oral route)NAB-i-loneCommonly used brand name(s):In the U.S.CesametAvailable Dosage Forms:CapsuleTherapeutic Class: AntiemeticChemical Class: CannabinoidUses For CesametNabilone is used to treat the nausea and vomiting that may occur during treatment with cancer medicines. It is only used when other kinds of medicine for nausea and vom...
