Cabozantinib (thyroid cancer) The information in this monograph has been moved to the Cabozantinib (Cabometyx, Cometriq) monograph. This monograph will not be updated, Please read the monograph titled Cabozantinib (Cabometyx, Cometriq) for current information. 🔔 Why is this medication prescribed?…
Mesna Mesna is used to reduce the risk of hemorrhagic cystitis (a condition that causes inflammation of the bladder and can result in serious bleeding) in people who receive ifosfamide (a medication used for the treatment of cancer). Mesna is…
Doxylamine and Pyridoxine The combination of doxylamine and pyridoxine is used to treat nausea and vomiting in pregnant women whose symptoms have not improved after changing their diet or using other non-medicine treatments. Doxylamine is in a class of medications…
Apixaban If you have atrial fibrillation (a condition in which the heart beats irregularly, increasing the chance of clots forming in the body, and possibly causing strokes) and are taking apixaban to help prevent strokes or serious blood clots, you…
Mipomersen Injection Mipomersen injection may cause liver damage. Tell your doctor if you drink or have ever drunk large amounts of alcohol and if you have or have ever had liver disease, including liver damage that developed while you were…
Avanafil Avanafil is used to treat erectile dysfunction (ED: impotence; inability to get or keep an erection in men). Avanafil is in a class of medications called phosphodiesterase (PDE) inhibitors. It works by increasing blood flow to the penis during…
Methazolamide Methazolamide is used to treat glaucoma (a condition in which increased pressure in the eye can lead to gradual loss of vision). Methazolamide is in a class of medications called carbonic anhydrase inhibitors. It works by decreasing the pressure…
Lorcaserin Lorcaserin is no longer available in the US. If you are currently using lorcaserin, you should stop taking it immediately and call your doctor to discuss switching to another treatment to promote and maintain weight loss. In clinical studies,…
Ketorolac Injection Ketorolac injection is used for the short-term relief of moderately severe pain in people who are at least 17 years of age. Ketorolac injection should not be used for longer than 5 days, for mild pain, or for…
Ospemifene Taking ospemifene may increase the risk that you will develop endometrial cancer (cancer of the uterus [womb]). Tell your doctor if you have or have ever had cancer or if you have abnormal vaginal bleeding. Your doctor will probably…