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Class: Skin and Mucous Membrane Agents, Miscellaneous
ATC Class: L01XD04
VA Class: DE350
Chemical Name: 5-Aminolevulinic acid hydrochloride
Molecular Formula: C₅H₉N_O3•HCl
CAS Number: 5451-09-2
Brands: Levulan

Introduction

Photosensitizer; hydrochloride salt of 5-aminolevulinic acid, an endogenous precursor of protoporphyrin IX.¹ ²

Uses for Aminolevulinic Acid Hydrochloride

Nonhyperkeratotic Actinic Keratoses of Face or Scalp

Treatment of minimally to moderately thick (nonhyperkeratotic) actinic keratoses of the face or scalp, in conjunction with blue light illumination using the BLU-U Blue Light Photodynamic Therapy Illuminator (BLU-U).^a

Aminolevulinic Acid Hydrochloride Dosage and Administration

General

Topical solution should be applied only by qualified medical personnel.^a
Apply topically to individual actinic keratosis lesions on either scalp or face, but not both simultaneously.^a Do not apply in or around eyes or mucous membranes or to perilesional skin.^a

Administration

Topical Administration

Preparation of the Applicator

With the applicator cap pointing up, sequentially break the 2 glass ampuls within the plastic applicator by applying finger pressure to appropriate position on the bottom ampul (vehicle solution), then the top ampul (powdered drug).^a

With applicator cap pointed away from face, shake applicator gently for at least 3 minutes to completely dissolve the drug in the vehicle.^a Do

Aristocort

Generic Name: Triamcinolone (trye-am-SIN-oh-lone)
Brand Name: Aristocort

Aristocort is used for:

Treating a variety of medical conditions, including but not limited to, insufficiency of the adrenal cortex, inflammatory disorders, allergic disorders, and connective tissue disorders. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Aristocort is a corticosteroid. It works by reducing inflammation and modifying the body's immune system.

Do NOT use Aristocort if:

you are allergic to any ingredient in Aristocort
you have a fungal infection
you are taking mifepristone

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Aristocort:

Some medical conditions may interact with Aristocort. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
if you have or have been recently exposed to a bacterial, fungal, parasitic, ameba, or viral infection, especially measles, chickenpox, shingles, tuberculosis (TB), or herpes simplex of the eye
if you have been recently vaccinated, or have had a positive TB skin test
if you have heartburn, stomach pain, diarrhea, or intestinal pr

Allerest 12 Hour

Generic Name: chlorpheniramine and phenylpropanolamine (klor feh NEER a meen and feh nill proe pa NO la meen)
Brand Names: A.R.M. Allergy Relief, Allerest 12 Hour, Chlornade, Condrin, Contac 12 Hour, Decongex-3, Demazin, Dura-Vent/A, Equi-Nade, Genamin, Gencold, Histade, Or-Phen-Ade, Ordrine, Ornade Spansules, Resaid, Rescon Liquid, Rhinolar-EX, Teldrin, Triac, Triaminic, Vanex Forte-R

What is Allerest 12 Hour (chlorpheniramine and phenylpropanolamine)?

Chlorpheniramine is an antihistamine. It blocks the effects of the naturally occurring chemical histamine in the body. Chlorpheniramine prevents sneezing; itchy, watery eyes and nose; and other symptoms of allergies and hay fever.

Phenylpropanolamine is a decongestant. It constricts (shrinks) blood vessels (veins and arteries). This reduces the blood flow to certain areas and allows nasal passages to open up.

Chlorpheniramine and phenylpropanolamine is used to treat nasal congestion and sinusitis (inflammation of the sinuses) associated with allergies, hay fever, and the common cold.

Phenylpropanolamine, an ingredient in this product, has been associated with an increased risk of hemorrhagic stroke (bleeding into the brain or into tissue surrounding the brain) in women. Men may also be at risk. Although the risk of hemorrhagic stroke is low, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommends that consumers not use any products that contain phenylpropanolamine.

Chlorpheniramine and phenylpropanolamine may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

What is the most important information I should know about Allerest 12 Hour (chlorpheniramine and phenylpropanolamine)?

Phenylpropanolamine, an ingredient in this product, has been associated with an increased risk of hemorrhagic stroke (bleeding into the brain or into tissue surrounding

Anaspaz

Generic Name: hyoscyamine (hye oh SYE a meen)
Brand Names: Anaspaz, Cystospaz, Ed Spaz, HyoMax, HyoMax DT, HyoMax FT, HyoMax SL, HyoMax SR, Hyospaz, Hyosyne, IB-Stat, Levbid, Levsin, Levsin SL, Levsinex SR, NuLev, Nulev, Symax Duotab, Symax FasTab, Symax SL, Symax SR

What is Anaspaz (hyoscyamine)?

Hyoscyamine produces many effects in the body, including relief from muscle spasms.

Hyoscyamine also reduces the fluid secretions of many organs and glands in the body, such as the stomach, pancreas, lungs, saliva glands, sweat glands, and nasal passages.

Hyoscyamine is used to treat many different stomach and intestinal disorders, including peptic ulcer and irritable bowel syndrome. It is also used to control muscle spasms in the bladder, kidneys, or digestive tract, and to reduce stomach acid. Hyoscyamine is sometimes used to reduce tremors and rigid muscles in people with symptoms of Parkinson's disease.

Hyoscyamine is also used as a drying agent to control excessive salivation, runny nose, or excessive sweating.

Hyoscyamine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

What is the most important information I should know about Anaspaz (hyoscyamine)?

Do not take hyoscyamine if you are allergic to it, or if you have kidney disease, a bladder or intestinal obstruction, severe ulcerative colitis, toxic megacolon, glaucoma, or myasthenia gravis.

Before taking hyoscyamine, tell your doctor if you have heart disease, congestive heart failure, a heart rhythm disorder, high blood pressure, overactive thyroid, or hiatal hernia with gastroesophageal reflux disease.

Avoid taking antacids at the same time you take hyoscyamine. Antacids can make it harder for your body to absorb hyoscyamine. If you use an antacid, take it after you have taken hyoscyamine and eaten a meal.

Hyoscyamine may impair your

Alcaine

Generic Name: proparacaine (Ophthalmic route)

proe-PAR-a-kane

Commonly used brand name(s)

In the U.S.

Alcaine
Ocu-Caine
Ophthetic
Parcaine

Available Dosage Forms:

Solution

Therapeutic Class: Anesthetic, Local

Chemical Class: Amino Ester

Uses For Alcaine

Proparacaine eye drops are used to numb the eye before surgery, certain tests, or procedures. The eye drops are used to prevent pain during the procedure.

Proparacaine belongs to the group of medicines called local anesthetics. It works by blocking the pain signals at the nerve endings in the eye.

This medicine is to be administered only by or under the direct supervision of an eye doctor.

Before Using Alcaine

In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:

Allergies

Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.

Pediatric

Although appropriate studies on the relationship of age to the effects of proparacaine eye drops have not been performed in the pediatric population, no pediatric-specific problems have been documented to date.

Geriatric

No information is available on the relationship of age to the effects of proparacaine eye drops in geriatric patients.

Pregnancy

	Pregnancy Category	Explanation
All Trimesters	C

Aviane

Generic Name: ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel (ETH in ill ess tra DYE ol and LEE vo nor JESS trel)
Brand Names: Alesse, Aviane, Enpresse, Lessina, Levlen, Levlite, Levora, Lutera, Lybrel, Nordette, Portia, Sronyx, Tri-Levlen, Triphasil-21, Triphasil-28, Trivora-28

What is ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel?

Ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel contains a combination of female hormones that prevent ovulation (the release of an egg from an ovary). This medication also causes changes in your cervical mucus and uterine lining, making it harder for sperm to reach the uterus and harder for a fertilized egg to attach to the uterus.

Ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel are used as contraception to prevent pregnancy.

Ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

What is the most important information I should know about ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel?

Do not use ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel if you are pregnant or if you recently had a baby. Do not use this medication if you have a history of stroke or blood clot, circulation problems (especially if caused by diabetes), a hormone-related cancer such as breast or uterine cancer, abnormal vaginal bleeding, liver disease or liver cancer, severe high blood pressure, migraine headaches, a heart valve disorder, or a history of jaundice caused by birth control pills. Taking hormones can increase your risk of blood clots, stroke, or heart attack, especially if you smoke and are older than 35.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel?

This medication can cause birth defects. Do not use if you are pregnant. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant, or if you miss two menstrual periods in a row. If you have recently ha

Azithromycin

Class: Other Macrolides
VA Class: AM200
Chemical Name: [2R - (2R,3S,4R,5R,8R,10R,11R,12S,13S,14R)] - 13 - [2,6,Dideoxy - 3 - C - methyl - 3 - O - methyl - ? - L - ribo - hexopyranosyl)oxy) - 2 - ethyl - 3,4,10 - trihydroxy - 3,5,6,8,10,12,14 - heptamethyl - 11 - [[3,4,6,trideoxy - 3 - (dimethylamino) - ? - D - xylo - hexopyranosyloxy] - 1 - oxa - 6 - azacyclopentadecan - 15 - one
CAS Number: 83905-01-5
Brands: Zithromax, Zithromax Tri-Paks, Zithromax Z-Pak, Zmax

Introduction

Antibacterial; an azalide, a subclass of macrolide antibiotics.¹ ³ ¹⁰ ¹⁶³ ¹⁹⁶ ²¹⁰ ²¹¹ ³⁰²

Uses for Azithromycin

Acute Otitis Media (AOM)

Treatment of AOM caused by H. influenzae, M. catarrhalis, or S. pneumoniae.¹ ⁹⁴ ¹⁰⁶ ¹³⁹ ¹⁷⁴ ¹⁷⁵ ¹⁷⁶ ¹⁷⁷ ¹⁷⁹ ²⁰³ ²¹¹ ²⁹⁴

Not a drug of first choice; considered an alternative for patients with type I penicillin hypersensitivity.²⁰³ ²⁹⁴

Aricept

Generic Name: donepezil hydrochloride
Dosage Form: tablet, film coated, extended release
FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION

INDICATIONS AND USAGE

Aricept 23 is an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor indicated for the treatment of moderate to severe dementia of the Alzheimer's type. In this population, the efficacy of Aricept 23 has been demonstrated in comparison to donepezil hydrochloride 10 mg immediate release tablets.

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

Aricept 23 can be taken in the morning or evening and can be taken with or without food. Aricept 23 should not be split or crushed and should be swallowed whole with water.

Initiation of Treatment: Patients who have been established on 10 mg of donepezil hydrochloride daily with good tolerability can be administered one Aricept 23 tablet once daily (14).

Maintenance Dose: 23 mg administered once daily

Aricept 23 can be taken with or without memantine.

DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS

Aricept 23 is supplied as reddish, round, film-coated, extended-release, matrix-type tablets containing 23 mg of donepezil hydrochloride. The strength in mg (23) is debossed on one side, and "Aricept" is debossed on the other side.

WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

Initiation of Treatment

Because donepezil steady stat

Actoplus Met

Pronunciation: PYE-oh-GLI-ta-zone/met-FOR-min
Generic Name: Pioglitazone/Metformin
Brand Name: Actoplus Met

Actoplus Met may rarely cause a serious and sometimes fatal condition called lactic acidosis. Most of these cases have occurred in diabetic patients who also have certain kidney problems. The risk of lactic acidosis may be greater if you have liver problems, kidney problems, or heart failure. The risk may also be greater in patients who are elderly or who drink alcohol. Lab tests, including kidney function, may be performed while you take Actoplus Met.

Do not begin to take Actoplus Met if you are older than 80 years old unless lab tests show that you do not have decreased kidney function. Do not take it if you have severe infection or low blood oxygen levels, or are dehydrated. Tell your doctor if you take Actoplus Met before you have any surgery or lab procedures.

Contact your doctor right away if you notice symptoms such as muscle pain or tenderness, unusual drowsiness, dizziness or light-headedness, slow or irregular heartbeat, fast or difficult breathing, unusual stomach discomfort, or unusual weakness or tiredness. Contact your doctor right away if you start to feel unusually cold, or if you have a general feeling of being unwell.

Thiazolidinedione antidiabetics such as Actoplus Met may cause or worsen heart failure in some patients. Tell your doctor if you have a history of heart failure. Actoplus Met should not be used to treat patients with moderate to severe heart failure. You will be monitored for signs of heart failure when you start Actoplus Met and when your dose increases. Contact your doctor at once if

Aminocaproic

Dosage Form: Oral Solution USP

Rev. 05 / 02 Code 658A00

Rx only

Aminocaproic Description

Aminocaproic acid USP is 6-aminohexanoic acid, which acts as an inhibitor of fibrinolysis. Its structural formula is:

C6H13NO2 M.W. 131.17

Aminocaproic acid is soluble in water, acids, and alkalies; it is sparingly soluble in methanol and practically insoluble in chloroform.

Each 5 mL for oral administration contains 1.25 g of Aminocaproic acid and the following inactive ingredients: citric acid (anhydrous), methylparaben, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, saccharin sodium, sorbitol solution and natural and artificial flavor.

The pH range of Aminocaproic Acid Oral Solution USP is between 6.1 and 6.6.

Aminocaproic - Clinical Pharmacology

The fibrinolysis-inhibitory effects of Aminocaproic acid appear to be exerted principally via inhibition of plasminogen activators and to a lesser degree through antiplasmin activity.

In adults, oral absorption appears to be a zero-order process with an absorption rate of 5.2 g/hr. The mean lag time in absorption is 10 minutes. After a single oral dose of 5 g, absorption was complete (F=1). Mean ± SD peak plasma concentrations (164 ± 28 mcg/mL) were reached within 1.2 ± 0.45 hours.

After oral administration, the apparent volume of distributio

Alphanate

Generic Name: antihemophilic factor viii and von willebrand factor complex (Intravenous route)

an-tee-hee-moe-FIL-ik FAK-tor ATE HUE-man, Von WILL-a-brand FAK-tor KOM-plex (HUE-man)

Commonly used brand name(s)

In the U.S.

Alphanate
Humate-P
Wilate

Available Dosage Forms:

Powder for Solution

Therapeutic Class: Antihemophilic Agent

Uses For Alphanate

Antihemophilic Factor VIII and von Willebrand Factor Complex injection is a combination product that is used to treat serious bleeding episodes in patients with a bleeding problem called von Willebrand disease (VWD). The bleeding episode may be related to an injury (trauma) or a surgical procedure. This medicine may also be used to stop bleeding in patients with hemophilia A.

Antihemophilic Factor VIII and von Willebrand Factor Complex are normally produced in the body. They help clot the blood when an injury occurs. Patients with von Willebrand disease or hemophilia A do not make enough of these substances to prevent bleeding, so this product is given to increase the levels of these substances in the blood.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription. This medicine is to be administered only by or under the supervision of your doctor.

Before Using Alphanate

Allergies

Amevive

Generic Name: Alefacept (a-LE-fa-sept)
Brand Name: Amevive

Amevive is used for:

Treating moderate to severe psoriasis.

Amevive is an immunosuppressant. It works by decreasing the activity of immune cells and decreasing the rate of skin cell multiplication.

Do NOT use Amevive if:

you are allergic to any ingredient in Amevive
you are taking a medicine that can suppress your immune system (eg, cancer chemotherapy, prednisone, cyclosporine)
if you have or are at high risk of developing tumors

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Amevive:

Some medical conditions may interact with Amevive. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
if you have a history of cancer, recurrent infection (eg, pneumonia, skin infections, tuberculosis), or immune system disorder (immunosuppression)
if you are receiving phototherapy or planning to receive vaccinations
if you have herpes or syphilis

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Amevive. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

Advate rAHF-PFM injection

Generic Name: antihemophilic factor (factor VIII) (injection) (an TEE hee moe FIH lick FAC tor)
Brand Names: Advate rAHF-PFM, Alphanate, Helixate, Helixate FS, Hemofil-M, Humate-P, Koate-DVI, Koate-HP, Kogenate, Kogenate FS, Monarc-M, Monoclate-P, Recombinate, Refacto

What is antihemophilic factor (factor VIII)?

Antihemophilic factor (factor VIII) is a naturally occurring protein in the blood that helps blood to clot. A lack of factor VIII is the cause of hemophilia A.

Antihemophilic factor (factor VIII) is used to treat or prevent bleeding in people with hemophilia A.

Antihemophilic factor (factor VIII) may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

What is the most important information I should know about antihemophilic factor (factor VIII)?

Some forms of this medication are made from human plasma (part of the blood) and may contain viruses and other infectious agents that can cause disease. Although donated human plasma is screened, tested, and treated to reduce the risk of it containing anything that could cause disease, there is still a small possibility it could transmit disease. Talk with your doctor about the risks and benefits of using this medication.

Some viruses, such as parovovirus B19 and hepatitis A, may be more difficult to identify or remove from antihemophilic factor (factor VIII). Parovovirus can seriously affect pregnant women and people with weak immune systems. Symptoms of parovovirus B19 infection include fever, chills, runny nose, and drowsiness followed about 2 weeks later by a rash and joint pain. Symptoms of hepatitis A may include several days to weeks of poor appetite, tiredness, and low-grade fever followed by nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain. Dark-colored urine and jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes) may also occur. Contact your doctor if you develop any of these sy

Allegra

Generic Name: fexofenadine (FEX oh FEN a deen)
Brand Names: Allegra, Allegra ODT

What is fexofenadine?

Fexofenadine is an antihistamine that reduces the effects of natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose.

Fexofenadine is used to treat the symptoms of seasonal allergies (hay fever) in adults and children.

Fexofenadine is also used to treat skin itching and hives caused by a condition called chronic idiopathic urticaria in adults and children.

Fexofenadine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

What is the most important information I should know about fexofenadine?

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have kidney disease.

Fruit juices and certain antacids can make it harder for your body to absorb fexofenadine. Take the disintegrating tablet on an empty stomach, at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal.

There may be other drugs that can affect fexofenadine. Tell your doctor about all medications you use. This includes prescription, over-the-counter, vitamin, and herbal products. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor.

Stop using this medication and get emergency medical help if you think you have used too much medicine, or if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Tell your doctor if your symptoms do not improve, or if they get worse after you start taking fexofenadine. Never take more of the medication than

Acetaminophen/Pseudoephedrine/Triprolidine

Pronunciation: a-seet-a-MIN-oh-fen/soo-doe-e-FED-rin/try-PRO-li-deen
Generic Name: Acetaminophen/Pseudoephedrine/Triprolidine
Brand Name: Actifed Plus

Acetaminophen/Pseudoephedrine/Triprolidine is used for:

Temporarily relieving symptoms of hay fever, allergies, or the common cold, including pain, fever, nasal congestion, runny nose, sneezing, itching of the nose and throat, and itchy/watery eyes. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Acetaminophen/Pseudoephedrine/Triprolidine is an analgesic, antihistamine, and decongestant combination. The antihistamine works by blocking the action of histamine, which helps reduce symptoms such as watery eyes and sneezing. The decongestant promotes sinus and nasal drainage, relieving congestion and pressure. The analgesic works in the brain to reduce pain and fever.

Do NOT use Acetaminophen/Pseudoephedrine/Triprolidine if:

you are allergic to any ingredient in Acetaminophen/Pseudoephedrine/Triprolidine
you are taking droxidopa or sodium oxybate (GHB), or you have taken furazolidone or a monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor (eg, phenelzine) within the past 14 days
you have severe high blood pressure or severe heart disease (eg, coronary artery disease, ischemic heart disease)

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Acetaminophen/Pseudoephedrine/Triprolidine:

Some medical conditions may interact with Acetaminophen/Pseudoephedrine/Triprolidine. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

if you are p

Anbesol Liquid

Pronunciation: BEN-zoe-kane
Generic Name: Benzocaine
Brand Name: Anbesol

Anbesol Liquid is used for:

Treating pain from mouth and gum irritations (eg, canker sores). It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Anbesol Liquid in a local anesthetic. It works by numbing sensitive and painful areas.

Do NOT use Anbesol Liquid if:

you are allergic to any ingredient in Anbesol Liquid or to other local anesthetics (eg, butacaine, procaine)

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Anbesol Liquid:

Some medical conditions may interact with Anbesol Liquid. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Anbesol Liquid. Because little, if any, of Anbesol Liquid is absorbed into the blood, the risk of it interacting with another medicine is low.

Ask your health care provider if Anbesol Liquid may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use Anbesol Liquid:

Use Anbesol Liquid as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

Arranon

nelarabine
Dosage Form: injection
FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION

WARNING: NEUROLOGIC ADVERSE REACTIONS

Severe neurologic adverse reactions have been reported with the use of Arranon. These adverse reactions have included altered mental states including severe somnolence, central nervous system effects including convulsions, and peripheral neuropathy ranging from numbness and paresthesias to motor weakness and paralysis. There have also been reports of adverse reactions associated with demyelination, and ascending peripheral neuropathies similar in appearance to Guillain-Barr? syndrome [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)].

Full recovery from these adverse reactions has not always occurred with cessation of therapy with Arranon. Close monitoring for neurologic adverse reactions is strongly recommended, and Arranon should be discontinued for neurologic adverse reactions of NCI Common Toxicity Criteria grade 2 or greater [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)].

Indications and Usage for Arranon

Arranon® is indicated for the treatment of patients with T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia and T-cell lymphoblastic lymphoma whose disease has not responded to or has relapsed following treatment with at least two chemotherapy regimens. This use is based on the induction of complete responses. Randomized trials demonstrating increased survival or other clinical benefit have not been conducted.

Arranon Dosage and Administration

Atacand

Generic Name: Candesartan Cilexetil
Class: Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonists
VA Class: CV805
Chemical Name: (±)-1-[[Cyclohexyloxy)carbonyl]oxy]ethyl ester - 2 - ethoxy - 1 - [[2? - (1H - tetrazol - 5 - yl)[1,1? - biphenyl] - 4 - yl]methyl] - 1H - benzimidazole - 7 - carboxylic acid
Molecular Formula: C₃₃H_34…N₆O₆
CAS Number: 145040-37-5

May cause fetal and neonatal morbidity and mortality if used during pregnancy.¹ ² ⁴ ⁵⁵ ⁵⁶ (See Fetal/Neonatal Morbidity and Mortality under Cautions.)
If pregnancy is detected, discontinue as soon as possible.¹ ² ⁵⁶

Introduction

Angiotensin II receptor (AT₁) antagonist.¹ ² ⁹

Uses for Atacand

Hypertension

Management of hypertension (alone or in combination with other classes of antihypertensive agents).¹ ² ³ ¹⁶ ¹⁷ ¹⁸ ¹⁹ ²⁰ ²¹

Amoxicillin/Clavulanate Extended-Release Tablets

Pronunciation: a-MOX-i-SIL-in/KLAV-ue-la-nate
Generic Name: Amoxicillin/Clavulanate
Brand Name: Augmentin XR

Amoxicillin/Clavulanate Extended-Release Tablets are used for:

Treating infections caused by certain bacteria.

Amoxicillin/Clavulanate Extended-Release Tablets are a penicillin antibiotic. It works by killing sensitive bacteria.

Do NOT use Amoxicillin/Clavulanate Extended-Release Tablets if:

you are allergic to any ingredient in Amoxicillin/Clavulanate Extended-Release Tablets or another penicillin antibiotic (eg, ampicillin)
you have a history of liver problems or yellowing of the eyes or skin caused by Amoxicillin/Clavulanate Extended-Release Tablets
you have severe kidney problems or are on dialysis
you have infectious mononucleosis (mono)
you have recently received or will be receiving a live oral typhoid vaccine

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Amoxicillin/Clavulanate Extended-Release Tablets:

Some medical conditions may interact with Amoxicillin/Clavulanate Extended-Release Tablets. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
if you have a

Acetoxyl 10 Topical

Generic Name: benzoyl peroxide (Topical route)

BEN-zoe-il per-OX-ide

Commonly used brand name(s)

In the U.S.

Acne
Acne 10 Gel
Acne Wash
Benzac
Benzagel
Benzashave
BenzEFoam Ultra
Benziq
Binora
BPO 4% Gel
BPO 8% Gel
Brevoxyl

In Canada

10 Benzagel Acne Gel
2.5 Benzagel Acne Gel
2.5 Benzagel Acne Lotion
5 Benzagel Acne Gel
5 Benzagel Acne Lotion
5 Benzagel Acne Wash
Acetoxyl 10
Acetoxyl 2.5
Acetoxyl 20
Acetoxyl 5
Acnomel Bp 5
Alquam-X Acne Therapy Gel

Available Dosage Forms:

Bar
Soap
Lotion
Solution
Cream
Gel/Jelly
Liquid
Pad
Foam

Therapeutic Class: Antiacne Antibacterial

Uses For Acetoxyl 10

Benzoyl peroxide is used to treat acne.

It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Some of these preparations are available only with your doctor's prescription.

Once a medicine has been approved for marketing for a certain use, experience may show that it is also useful for other medical problems. Although these uses are not included in product labeling, benzoyl peroxide is used in certain patients with the following medical conditions:

Decubital ulcer (bed sores)
Stasis ulcer (a certain type of ulcer)

Before Using Acetoxyl 10

Allergies

Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or