Lopinavir and Ritonavir Lopinavir and ritonavir are currently being studied in several ongoing clinical studies for the treatment of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) either alone or with other medications. The use of lopinavir and ritonavir for the treatment of COVID-19…
Escitalopram A small number of children, teenagers, and young adults (up to 24 years of age) who took antidepressants (‘mood elevators’) such as escitalopram during clinical studies became suicidal (thinking about harming or killing oneself or planning or trying to…
Sirolimus Sirolimus may increase the risk that you will develop an infection or cancer, especially lymphoma (cancer of a part of the immune system) or skin cancer. To reduce your risk of skin cancer, plan to avoid unnecessary or prolonged…
Dexmethylphenidate Dexmethylphenidate can be habit-forming. Do not take a larger dose, take it more often, take it for a longer time, or take it in a different way than prescribed by your doctor. If you take too much dexmethylphenidate, you…
Quinupristin and Dalfopristin Injection The combination of quinupristin and dalfopristin injection is used to prevent and treat certain serious skin infections. Quinupristin and dalfopristin are in a class of medications called streptogramin antibiotics. They work by killing bacteria that cause…
Etanercept Injection Etanercept injection is available as several different products that are considered to be biologic medications (medications made from living organisms). These biosimilar products are highly similar to etanercept injection and work the same way as etanercept injection in…
Eplerenone Eplerenone is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure. Eplerenone is in a class of medications called mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists. It works by blocking the action of aldosterone, a natural substance in the…
Epinephrine Injection Epinephrine injection is used along with emergency medical treatment to treat life-threatening allergic reactions caused by insect bites or stings, foods, medications, latex, and other causes. Epinephrine injection is also used to treat life-threatening low blood pressure associated…
Estrogen and Progestin (Transdermal Patch Contraceptives) Cigarette smoking increases the risk of serious side effects from the contraceptive patch, including heart attacks, blood clots, and strokes. This risk is higher for women over 35 years old and heavy smokers (15…
Olmesartan Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. Do not take olmesartan if you are pregnant. If you become pregnant while you are taking olmesartan, stop taking olmesartan and call your doctor immediately. Olmesartan may…