Category Drugs & Herbs

Afatinib Afatinib is used to treat certain types of non-small cell lung cancer that has spread to nearby tissues or to other parts of the body. Afatinib is in a class of medications called kinase inhibitors. It works by blocking…

Dolutegravir Dolutegravir is used with other medications to treat human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection in adults and children 4 weeks of age and older who weigh at least 6.6 lbs (3 kg). It is also used in combination with rilpivirine…

Ezogabine Ezogabine is no longer available in the United States after June 30, 2017. If you are currently taking ezogabine, you should call your doctor to discuss switching to another treatment. Ezogabine can cause changes to the retina (layer of…

Fentanyl Nasal Spray Fentanyl nasal spray may be habit forming, especially with prolonged use. Use fentanyl nasal spray exactly as directed. Do not use a larger dose of fentanyl nasal spray, use the medication more often, or use it for…

Tranexamic Acid Tranexamic acid is used to treat heavy bleeding during the menstrual cycle (monthly periods) in women. Tranexamic acid is in a class of medications called antifibrinolytics. It works to improve blood clotting. 🔔 How should this medicine be…

Cytarabine Lipid Complex Injection Cytarabine lipid complex injection is no longer available in the U.S. Cytarabine lipid complex injection must be given in a hospital or medical facility under the supervision of a doctor who is experienced in giving chemotherapy…

Vandetanib Vandetanib may cause QT prolongation (an irregular heart rhythm that can lead to fainting, loss of consciousness, seizures, or sudden death). Tell your doctor if you or anyone in your family has or has ever had long QT syndrome…

Clobazam Clobazam may increase the risk of serious or life-threatening breathing problems, sedation, or coma if used along with certain medications. Tell your doctor if you are taking or plan to take: antidepressants; medications for anxiety, mental illness, and seizures;…

Carfilzomib Injection Carfilzomib injection is used alone and in combination with other medications to treat people with multiple myeloma (a type of cancer of the bone marrow) who have already been treated with other medications. Carfilzomib is in a class…

Vismodegib Vismodegib should not be taken by women who are pregnant or who may become pregnant. There is a risk that vismodegib will cause loss of the pregnancy or will cause the baby to be born with birth defects (physical…