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Generic Name: epinephrine injection (EP i NEF rin)
Brand Names: Adrenaclick, Adrenaclick Two-Pack, Adrenalin, EpiPen 2-Pak, EpiPen Auto-Injector, EpiPen JR 2-Pak, EpiPen JR Auto-Injector, Twinject Auto-Injector, Twinject Auto-Injector Two Pack

What is EpiPen JR Auto-Injector (epinephrine injection)?

Epinephrine is a chemical that narrows blood vessels and opens airways in the lungs. These effects can reverse severe low blood pressure, wheezing, severe skin itching, hives, and other symptoms of an allergic reaction.

Epinephrine injection is used to treat severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) to insect stings or bites, foods, drugs, and other allergens. Epinephrine is also used to treat exercise-induced anaphylaxis.

Epinephrine auto-injectors such as EpiPen and EpiPen Jr. may be kept on hand for self-injection by a person with a history of an severe allergic reaction.

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

What is the most important information I should know about EpiPen JR Auto-Injector (epinephrine injection)?

Before using this medication, tell your doctor if you have heart disease or high blood pressure, a heart rhythm disorder, coronary artery disease, Parkinson's disease, diabetes, or a thyroid disorder.

Before using epinephrine, tell your doctor about all other medications you use, especially digoxin (digitalis, Lanoxin), heart or blood pressure medicine, heart rhythm medication, an antidepressant, a diuretic (water pill), thyroid medication, migraine headache medicine, cold or sleep medicine that contains an antihistamine, or an MAO inhibitor such as Marplan, Nardil, Azilect, Eldepryl, Emsam, or Parnate.

Seek emergency medical attention even after you use epinephrine to treat a severe allergic reaction. The effects of epinephrine may wear off after 10 or 20 minu

Erythromycin Solution

Pronunciation: eh-RITH-roe-MYE-sin
Generic Name: Erythromycin
Brand Name: Eryderm

Erythromycin Solution is used for:

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

Erythromycin Solution is a topical macrolide antibiotic that is thought to improve acne by slowing the growth of bacteria on the skin, which causes acne.

Do NOT use Erythromycin Solution if:

you are allergic to any ingredient in Erythromycin Solution

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

Before using Erythromycin Solution:

Some medical conditions may interact with Erythromycin Solution. 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 liver disease or you have a blood disorder called porphyria

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

Arsenic, cisapride, diltiazem, dis

EnLyte

Dosage Form: capsule
EnLyte®
with DeltaFolate™
ADVANCED FOLATE SUPPLEMENT

Rx Only

Prescription Vitamin with other Dietary Ingredients

EnLyte Description

EnLyte® is an orally administered prescription vitamin containing other dietary ingredients specifically formulated to meet the distinct nutritional requirements of patients who are in need of increased folate levels. EnLyte® may be administered only under the supervision of a licensed medical practitioner.

INGREDIENTS

Each annatto-colored, oval softgel capsule contains the following ingredients with piperine1 added for bioavailability enhancement:

*: Whole-B™, CitraFerr™, and DeltaFolate™ are trademarks of Captiva Pharma, LLC (Fort Myers, Florida, USA).
†: L-methylfolate as Quatrefolic® is a registered trademark of Gnosis S.p.A. (Milan, Italy). Quatrefolic® is the glucosamine salt and metabolically active pure 6(S) isomer of l-methylfolate, and has CAS #1181972-37-1, and has less than 1% d-methylfolate (inactive form). It is protected under U.S. Patent No. 7,947,662.
‡: Ferrous gluconate iron-amino acid chelate complex as AminoFerr™ is a trademark of Viva Pharmaceutical, Inc. (Richmond, BC, Canada), and is manufactured under U.S. Patent No. 7,341,708.
§: PS-DHA, or

Etopophos

Dosage Form: injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution
Etopophos®
(etoposide phosphate)
for INJECTION

Warnings

Etopophos® (etoposide phosphate) for Injection should be administered under the supervision of a qualified physician experienced in the use of cancer chemotherapeutic agents. Severe myelosuppression with resulting infection or bleeding may occur.

Etopophos Description

Etopophos (etoposide phosphate) for Injection is an antineoplastic agent which is available for intravenous infusion as a sterile lyophile in single-dose vials containing etoposide phosphate equivalent to 100 mg etoposide, 32.7 mg sodium citrate USP, and 300 mg dextran 40.

Etoposide phosphate is a water soluble ester of etoposide (commonly known as VP-16), a semi-synthetic derivative of podophyllotoxin. The water solubility of etoposide phosphate lessens the potential for precipitation following dilution and during intravenous administration.

The chemical name for etoposide phosphate is:

4'-Demethylepipodophyllotoxin 9-[4,6-O-(R)-ethylidene-?-D-glucopyranoside], 4'-(dihydrogen phosphate).

Etoposide phosphate has the following structure:

Etopophos - Clinical Pharmacology

The in vitro cytotoxicity observed for etoposide phosphate is significantly less than that seen with etoposide which is believed due to the necessity for conversion in vivo to the active moiety, etoposide, by dephosphorylation. The mechanism of action is believed to be the same as that of etoposide. Etoposide has been shown to cause metaphase arrest in chick fibroblasts. Its main effect, however, appears to be at the G2 portion of the cell cycle in mammalian c

ergoloid mesylates

Generic Name: ergoloid mesylates (ER goe loid MES i lates)
Brand names: Hydergine, Hydergine LC

What is ergoloid mesylates?

Ergoloid mesylates is used to improve cognitive (mental) and self-care functioning in people with symptoms of dementia related to aging or presumed to be related to conditions such as Alzheimer's disease.

Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have circulation problems, high blood pressure, heart disease, or a history of mental illness.

Ergoloid mesylates is not a cure for dementia or for any underlying disease that may lead to decreased mental capacity.

Ergoloid mesylates may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

What is the most important information I should know about ergoloid mesylates?

You should not take this medication if you are allergic to ergoloid mesylates, or if you have a psychotic condition or long-standing mental illness.

This medication will not treat dementia related to mental illness, mood disorders, or neurologic disease.

Call your doctor if you have any changes in memory, alertness, mood, appetite, energy level, or ability to care for yourself.

Your family or other caregivers should also be alert to changes in your mood or symptoms. Your doctor will need to check you at regular visits to make sure ergoloid mesylates is the best treatment for your condition. Do not miss any scheduled appointments.

It may take up to 4 weeks of using this medicine before your symptoms improve. For best results, keep using the medication as directed. Talk with your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 3 weeks of treatment.

Ergoloid mesylates is not a cure for dementia or for any underlying disease that may lead to decreased mental capacity.

What should I discuss with my healthcare prov

Ezetimibe

Pronunciation: e-ZET-i-mibe
Generic Name: Ezetimibe
Brand Name: Zetia

Ezetimibe is used for:

Treating high blood cholesterol along with a low-fat, low-cholesterol diet. It may be used alone or with other medicines. It is also used to treat high blood sitosterol and campesterol along with diet therapy.

Ezetimibe is an antihyperlipidemic agent. It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol or other sterols that your body absorbs from your diet.

Do NOT use Ezetimibe if:

you are allergic to any ingredient in Ezetimibe
you have moderate to severe liver problems

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

Before using Ezetimibe:

Some medical conditions may interact with Ezetimibe. 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 liver problems or unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness
if you have kidney problems or thyroid problems
if you are taking other cholesterol-lowering medicines

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

Enlon

edrophonium chloride
Dosage Form: injection, solution

Enlon Description

Enlon is a short and rapid-acting cholinergic drug. Chemically, edrophonium chloride is ethyl(m-hydroxyphenyl) dimethylammonium chloride and its structural formula is:

Each mL contains, in a sterile solution, 10 mg edrophonium chloride compounded with 0.45%phenol as a preservative, and 0.2% sodium sulfite as an antioxidant, buffered with sodium citrate and citric acid, and pH adjusted to approximately 5.4.

Enlon is intended for IV and IM use.

Enlon - Clinical Pharmacology

Enlon is an anticholinesterase drug. Its pharmacologic action is due primarily to the inhibition or inactivation of acetylcholinesterase at sites of cholinergic transmission. Its effect is manifest within 30 to 60 seconds after injection and lasts an average of 10 minutes.

Pediatric Pharmacology

The pharmacology of edrophonium chloride was studied in 14 infants (between 3 weeks and 11 months old) and 12 children (between 1 year and 6 years old) during a steady-state infusion of d-tubocurarine during N2O-halothane anesthesia and controlled ventilation for elective surgery.1 The ED50 dose (dose producing 50% antagonism of 90% neuromuscular depression) for edrophonium chloride was 145 mcg/kg in infants and 233 mcg/kg in children not significantly different from that observed in adult patients; however, there was greater variability among infants and children than adults. Time to peak antagonism and duration of antagonism were similar between the two pediatric age groups and adult

Estradiol Cream

Pronunciation: ES-tra-DYE-ol
Generic Name: Estradiol
Brand Name: Estrace

Estradiol Cream should not be used to prevent heart disease, heart attacks, strokes, or dementia. Estrogens have been shown to increase the risk of heart disease (including heart attack), stroke, dementia, serious blood clots (eg, in the lungs or legs), cancer of the uterus, and breast cancer in some women. Tell your doctor right away if you have unusual vaginal bleeding while you use Estradiol Cream. Talk with your doctor if you have questions about the benefits and risks of using Estradiol Cream.

Estradiol Cream should be used for the shortest possible time at the lowest effective dose to minimize the risk of these side effects. Talk with your doctor regularly about your need to use Estradiol Cream.

Estradiol Cream is used for:

Treating the wasting of vaginal mucous membranes.

Estradiol Cream is vaginal synthetic female hormone. It works topically to replace hormone levels in women who cannot produce enough hormones to offset menopause symptoms.

Do NOT use Estradiol Cream if:

you are allergic to any ingredient in Estradiol Cream
you are pregnant or suspect you may be pregnant, have recently given birth or are breast-feeding, have vaginal bleeding of abnormal or unknown cause, or have cancer of the uterus
you have known or suspected breast cancer (unless directed by your doctor), or you have cancers that are estrogen-dependent
you have blood

Etrafon 2-25

Generic Name: amitriptyline and perphenazine (a mee TRIP ti leen and per FEN a zeen)
Brand Names: Etrafon Forte, Triavil

What is Etrafon 2-25 (amitriptyline and perphenazine)?

Amitriptyline is in a group of drugs called tricyclic antidepressants. Amitriptyline affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced.

Perphenazine is in a group of drugs called phenothiazines (feen-oh-THYE-a-zeens). Perphenazine affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause anxiety.

The combination of amitriptyline and perphenazine is used to treat depression, anxiety, and agitation.

Amitriptyline and perphenazine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

What is the most important information I should know about Etrafon 2-25 (amitriptyline and perphenazine)?

You should not take this medication if you are allergic to amitriptyline (Elavil, Vanatrip, Limbitrol) or perphenazine (Trilafon), or if you have liver damage, a weak immune system, a blood cell disorder (such as anemia), or if you have recently had a heart attack. Do not use amitriptyline and perphenazine if you have used an MAO inhibitor such as furazolidone (Furoxone), isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), rasagiline (Azilect), selegiline (Eldepryl, Emsam, Zelapar), or tranylcypromine (Parnate) in the last 14 days.

You may have thoughts about suicide when you first start taking an antidepressant, especially if you are younger than 24 years old. Your doctor will need to check you at regular visits for at least the first 12 weeks of treatment.

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Ecallantide

Pronunciation: e-KAL-lan-tide
Generic Name: Ecallantide
Brand Name: Kalbitor

Severe, and sometimes life-threatening, allergic reactions have occurred in patients who use Ecallantide. These symptoms can be similar to the condition you are being treated for, hereditary angioedema (HAE). Tell your doctor right away if you have any symptoms of an allergic reaction, including rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing or swallowing; dizziness; fainting; fast or weak heartbeat; flushing; runny or stuffy nose; sneezing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue; or unusual hoarseness. These reactions usually happen within 1 hour after receiving Ecallantide. Your doctor or nurse will watch you for any signs of an allergic reaction.

Ecallantide is used for:

Treating sudden attacks of HAE.

Ecallantide is a human plasma kallikrein inhibitor. It works by blocking substances that cause swelling, inflammation, and pain associated with HAE.

Do NOT use Ecallantide if:

you are allergic to any ingredient in Ecallantide or have had a severe allergic reaction to Ecallantide

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

Before using Ecallantide:

Some medical conditions may interact with Ecallantide. 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 al

Esmolol Hydrochloride

Class: beta-Adrenergic Blocking Agents
VA Class: CV100
Chemical Name: 4-[2-Hydroxy-3-[(1-methylethyl)amino]propoxy]benzenepropanoic acid methyl ester hydrochloride
Molecular Formula: C₁₆H₂₅NO₄•ClH
CAS Number: 81161-17-3
Brands: Brevibloc

Introduction

Short-acting ?₁-selective adrenergic blocking agent.¹ ² ¹⁷ ¹⁸ ¹¹³ ¹⁶⁷

Uses for Esmolol Hydrochloride

Supraventricular Tachyarrhythmias (SVT)

Rapid, temporary control of ventricular rate in patients with atrial flutter and/or fibrillation associated with surgical or other manipulative procedures (e.g., cardiac catheterization), or other emergent situations requiring short-term control of ventricular rate.¹ ² ⁵ ⁵¹ ⁵² ⁵³ ⁵⁴ ⁵⁵ ⁵⁶ ⁵⁷ ⁵⁸ ⁵⁹ ⁶⁸ ⁸⁷ ⁸⁸ ¹⁰⁰ ¹¹³ ¹⁴³ ¹⁵² ¹⁶⁷

?-Adrenergic blocking agents, including esmolol, are one of several preferred antiarrhythmic agents for the treatment of stable, narrow-complex supraventricular tachycar

Entecavir

Pronunciation: en-TEK-a-vir
Generic Name: Entecavir
Brand Name: Baraclude

Entecavir may increase the risk of severe and sometimes fatal lactic acidosis (buildup of lactic acid in the blood) or liver problems when used alone or with other medicines. The risk may be greater in women, in patients who are very overweight, or in patients who have been on Entecavir or similar medicines for a prolonged period of time. Patients with certain serious liver problems may also have a higher risk of developing lactic acidosis. Contact your doctor right away if you experience muscle pain, fast or irregular heartbeat, stomach pain, trouble breathing, an unusually cold feeling in the arms or legs, unusual tiredness or fatigue, yellowing of the skin or eyes, dark urine, pale stools, or persistent loss of appetite.

A severe worsening of your condition may occur if you stop taking Entecavir. Do not change your dose or stop taking Entecavir without first talking to your doctor. Lab tests, including liver function tests, may be performed for at least several months after you stop taking Entecavir.

Entecavir should not be used in patients who also have HIV infection and are not receiving highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART). If you have HIV infection or think that you may have been exposed to HIV, talk with your doctor before you begin to take Entecavir.

Entecavir is used for:

Treating hepatitis B virus infection in certain patients.

Entecavir is a nucleoside analogue. It works by reducing the amount of hepatitis B virus in the blood. It also helps prevent the hepatitis B virus from multiplying and infecting new liver cells.

Do NOT use Entecavir if:

you are allergic to any ingredient in Entecavir
you have HIV

estazolam

Generic Name: estazolam (es TA zoe lam)
Brand Names: Prosom

What is estazolam?

Estazolam is in a group of drugs called benzodiazepines (ben-zoe-dye-AZE-eh-peens). Estazolam affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause sleep problems (insomnia).

Estazolam is used to treat insomnia symptoms, such as trouble falling or staying asleep.

Estazolam may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

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

Estazolam may cause a severe allergic reaction. Stop taking estazolam and get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Take estazolam only when you are getting ready for several hours of sleep. You may fall asleep very quickly after taking the medicine.

Some people using this medicine have engaged in activity such as driving, eating, or making phone calls and later having no memory of the activity. If this happens to you, stop taking estazolam and talk with your doctor about another treatment for your sleep disorder.

Do not use this medication if you are allergic to estazolam or to other benzodiazepines, such as alprazolam (Xanax), chlordiazepoxide (Librium), clorazepate (Tranxene), diazepam (Valium), lorazepam (Ativan), temazepam (Restoril), or triazolam (Halcion). This medication can cause birth defects in an unborn baby, or withdrawal symptoms in a newborn. Do not use estazolam if you are pregnant. Estazolam may be habit-forming and should be used only by the person it was prescribed for.Keep the medication in a secure place where others cannot get to it.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking estazolam?

Some people using this medicine have engaged in acti

Erythromycin Ophthalmic Ointment

Dosage Form: ophthalmic ointment
Erythromycin Ophthalmic Ointment USP, 0.5% (Sterile)

Rx only

DESCRIPTION:

Erythromycin Ophthalmic Ointment USP belongs to the macrolide group of antibiotics. The sterile ophthalmic ointment flows freely over the conjunctiva. Erythromycin base, as crystals or powder, is slightly soluble in water, moderately soluble in ether, and readily soluble in alcohol or chloroform. Erythromycin is an antibiotic produced from a strain of Streptomyces erythraeus. It is basic and readily forms a salt when combined with an acid. It has the following structural formula:

C37H67NO13

Mol. Wt. 733.94

Chemical Name: (3R•, 4S•, 5S•, 6R•, 7R•, 9R•, 11R•, 12R•, 13S•, 14R•)-4-[(2,6-Dideoxy-3-C-methyl-3-0-methyl-?-L-ribo-hexopyranosyl)oxy]-14-ethyl-7, 12, 13-trihydroxy-3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13 - hexamethyl - 6 - [[3,4,6 - trideoxy - 3 - (dimethylamino) - ? - D - xylo - hexopyranosyl]oxy]oxacyclotetradecane - 2, 10-dione

Each Gram Contains: ACTIVE: Erythromycin, USP 5 mg (0.5%); INACTIVES: White Petrolatum, Mineral Oil.

CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY:

Microbiology

Erythromycin inhibits protein synthesis without affecting nucleic acid synthesis. Erythromycin is usually active against the following organis

Ethexderm

Generic Name: benzoyl peroxide topical (BEN zoyl per OX ide)
Brand Names: Acne Treatment, Acne-Clear, Benzac AC, Benzac W, Benzagel-5, Benzashave 10, Benzashave 5, Benziq, Benziq LS, Benziq Wash, Brevoxyl, Brevoxyl Acne Wash Kit, Brevoxyl-4 Creamy Wash Complete Pack, Brevoxyl-8 Creamy Wash Complete Pack, Breze, Clearplex, Clearskin, Clinac BPO, Desquam-E, Desquam-X 10, Desquam-X 5, Desquam-X Wash, Fostex Bar 10%, Fostex Gel 10%, Fostex Wash 10%, Inova, Lavoclen-4, Lavoclen-4 Creamy Wash, Lavoclen-8, Lavoclen-8 Creamy Wash, Loroxide, NeoBenz Micro, NeoBenz Micro SD, NeoBenz Micro Wash, NeoBenz Micro Wash Plus Pack, Neutrogena Acne Mask, Neutrogena On Spot Acne Treatment, Oscion, Oscion Cleanser, Oxy 10 Balance, Oxy Balance, Oxy Daily Wash Chill Factor, Oxy-10, Pacnex, Panoxyl 10, Panoxyl 5, Panoxyl Aqua Gel, PanOxyl Maximum Strength Foaming Acne Wash, Persa-Gel, Seba-Gel, SoluCLENZ Rx, Triaz, Triaz Cleanser, Zaclir

What is Ethexderm (benzoyl peroxide topical)?

Benzoyl peroxide has an antibacterial effect. It also has a mild drying effect, which allows excess oils and dirt to be easily washed away from the skin.

Benzoyl peroxide topical is used to treat acne.

Benzoyl peroxide topical may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

What is the most important information I should know about Ethexderm (benzoyl peroxide topical)?

There are many brands and forms of benzoyl peroxide available and not all brands are listed on this leaflet.

Do not use benzoyl peroxide topical while you are also using tretinoin (Altinac, Avita, Renova, Retin-A, Tretin-X). Using these medications together could cause severe skin irritation.

Use this medication exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use it in larger amounts or for longer than recommended.

Avoid getting this m

Exubera

insulin human (rDNA origin)
Dosage Form: inhalation powder

Rx only

Exubera Description

Exubera® consists of blisters containing human insulin inhalation powder, which are administered using the Exubera® Inhaler. Exubera blisters contain human insulin produced by recombinant DNA technology utilizing a non-pathogenic laboratory strain of Escherichia coli (K12). Chemically, human insulin has the empirical formula C257H383N65O77S6 and a molecular weight of 5808. Human insulin has the following primary amino acid sequence:

Exubera (insulin human [rDNA origin]) Inhalation Powder is a white to off-white powder in a unit dose blister (fill mass, see Table 1). Each unit dose blister of Exubera contains a 1 mg or 3 mg dose of insulin (see Table 1) in a homogeneous powder formulation containing sodium citrate (dihydrate), mannitol, glycine, and sodium hydroxide. After an Exubera blister is inserted into the inhaler, the patient pumps the handle of the inhaler and then presses a button, causing the blister to be pierced. The insulin inhalation powder is then dispersed into the chamber, allowing the patient to inhale the aerosolized powder.

Under standardized in vitro test conditions, Exubera delivers a specific emitted dose of insulin from the mouthpiece of the inhaler (see Table 1). A fraction of the total particle mass is emitted as fine particles capable of reaching the deep lung. Up to 45% of the 1 mg blister contents, and up to 25% of the 3 mg blister contents, may be retained in the blister.

Eulexin

Generic Name: flutamide (Oral route)

FLOO-ta-mide

Oral route(Capsule)

Liver failure has been reported in patients taking flutamide. Evidence of hepatic injury included elevated serum transaminase levels, jaundice, hepatic encephalopathy, and death related to acute hepatic failure. Serum transaminase levels should be measured prior to starting treatment, monthly for the first 4 months of therapy, and periodically thereafter. Flutamide is not recommended in patients whose ALT values exceed twice the upper limit of normal and should be discontinued if the ALT rises above 2 times the upper limit of normal or jaundice occurs during therapy .

Commonly used brand name(s)

In the U.S.

Eulexin

Available Dosage Forms:

Capsule
Tablet

Therapeutic Class: Antiandrogen

Uses For Eulexin

Flutamide is used together with a luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone (LHRH) agonist to treat metastatic (cancer that has spread) prostate cancer in men. Flutamide belongs to the group of medicines called antiandrogens. It works by blocking the effects of androgen (a male hormone), to stop the growth and spread of cancer cells.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

Before Using Eulexin

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 ing

Eovist

Generic Name: gadoxetate (Intravenous route)

gad-OX-e-tate

Intravenous route(Solution)

Gadolinium-based contrast agents (GBCAs) increase the risk for nephrogenic systemic fibrosis (NSF) in patients with impaired elimination of the drugs (ie, chronic, severe renal insufficiency (GFR less than 30 mL/min/1.73 m(2)), or acute kidney injury. Avoid use of GBCAs unless the diagnostic information is essential and not available with non-contrast enhanced MRI. NSF may result in fatal or debilitating systemic fibrosis affecting the skin, muscle, and internal organs. Screen all patients for acute kidney injury and other conditions that may reduce renal function. For patients at risk for chronically reduced renal function (eg, age greater than 60 years, hypertension, or diabetes), perform lab testing to estimate the GFR. For patients with the highest NSF risk, do not exceed recommended dose and allow a sufficient time period for elimination prior to readministration .

Commonly used brand name(s)

In the U.S.

Eovist

Available Dosage Forms:

Solution

Uses For Eovist

Gadoxetate is a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) contrast agent. Contrast agents are used to help create a clear picture of the body during MRI scans. MRI scans are a special kind of diagnostic procedure. They use magnets and computers to create images or “pictures” of certain areas inside the body. Unlike x-rays, they do not involve ionizing radiation. Gadoxetate is a gadolinium-based contrast agent (GBCA).

Gadoxetate is given by injection before MRI to help diagnose problems in the liver.

This medicine is to be used only by or under the direct supervision of a doctor.

Before Using Eovist

In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against th

Erythromycin Delayed-Release Tablets

Pronunciation: e-RITH-roe-MYE-sin
Generic Name: Erythromycin
Brand Name: Ery-Tab

Erythromycin Delayed-Release Tablets are used for:

Treating infections caused by certain bacteria. It is also used to prevent attacks of rheumatic fever in certain patients. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Erythromycin Delayed-Release Tablets are a macrolide antibiotic. It works by killing or slowing the growth of sensitive bacteria.

Do NOT use Erythromycin Delayed-Release Tablets if:

you are allergic to any ingredient in Erythromycin Delayed-Release Tablets
you are taking astemizole, cisapride, diltiazem, dofetilide, dronedarone, eletriptan, an ergot alkaloid (eg, dihydroergotamine, ergotamine), halofantrine, an HIV protease inhibitor (eg, ritonavir), an imidazole (eg, ketoconazole), nilotinib, pimozide, propafenone, a streptogramin (eg, quinupristin/dalfopristin), terfenadine, tetrabenazine, tolvaptan, toremifene, vandetanib, or verapamil

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

Before using Erythromycin Delayed-Release Tablets:

Some medical conditions may interact with Erythromycin Delayed-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 taki

erythromycin Ophthalmic

e-rith-roe-MYE-sin

Commonly used brand name(s)

In the U.S.

Ilotycin
Romycin

In Canada

Diomycin
Erythromycin
Pms-Erythromycin

Available Dosage Forms:

Ointment

Therapeutic Class: Antibiotic

Chemical Class: Macrolide

Uses For erythromycin

Erythromycin belongs to the family of medicines called antibiotics. Erythromycin ophthalmic preparations are used to treat infections of the eye. They also may be used to prevent certain eye infections of newborn babies, such as neonatal conjunctivitis and ophthalmia neonatorum. They may be used with other medicines for some eye infections.

Erythromycin is available only with your doctor's prescription.

Before Using erythromycin

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 erythromycin, the following should be considered:

Allergies

Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to erythromycin 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

Studies on erythromycin have been done only in adult patients, and there is no specific information comparing use of erythromycin in children with use in other age groups.

Geriatric

Many medicines have not been studied specifically in older people. T