Foscarnet Injection Foscarnet may cause serious kidney problems. The risk of kidney damage is greater in people that are dehydrated. Your doctor will order laboratory tests before and during your treatment to see if your kidneys are affected by this…
Histrelin Implant Histrelin implant (Vantas) is used to treat the symptoms associated with advanced prostate cancer. Histrelin implant (Supprelin LA) is used to treat central precocious puberty (CPP; a condition causing children to enter puberty too soon, resulting in faster…
Famotidine Injection Famotidine injection is in a class of medications called H2 blockers. It works by decreasing the amount of acid made in the stomach. 🔔 How should this medicine be used? Famotidine injection comes as a solution (liquid) to…
Mycophenolate Mycophenolate must not be taken by women who are pregnant or who may become pregnant. There is a high risk that mycophenolate will cause miscarriage (loss of the pregnancy) during the first 3 months of pregnancy or will cause…
Psyllium Psyllium, a bulk-forming laxative, is used to treat constipation. It absorbs liquid in the intestines, swells, and forms a bulky stool, which is easy to pass. This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist…
Potassium Potassium is essential for the proper functioning of the heart, kidneys, muscles, nerves, and digestive system. Usually the food you eat supplies all of the potassium you need. However, certain diseases (e.g., kidney disease and gastrointestinal disease with vomiting…
Reserpine Reserpine is no longer available in the United States. If you are currently taking reserpine, you should call your doctor to discuss switching to another treatment. 🔔 Why is this medication prescribed? Reserpine is used to treat high blood…
Tacrolimus Tacrolimus should only be given under the supervision of a doctor who is experienced in treating people who have had an organ transplant and in prescribing medications that decrease the activity of the immune system. Tacrolimus decreases the activity…
Guanfacine Guanfacine tablets (Tenex) are used alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure. Guanfacine extended-release (long-acting) tablets (Intuniv) are used as part of a treatment program to control symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD;…
Sumatriptan Sumatriptan is used to treat the symptoms of migraine headaches (severe, throbbing headaches that sometimes are accompanied by nausea or sensitivity to sound and light). Sumatriptan is in a class of medications called selective serotonin receptor agonists. It works…