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Generic Name: prenatal multivitamins (PRE nay tal VYE ta mins)
Brand Names: Advance Care Plus, Bright Beginnings, Cavan Folate, Cavan One, Cavan-Heme OB, Cenogen Ultra, CitraNatal Rx, Co Natal FA, Complete Natal DHA, Complete-RF, CompleteNate, Concept OB, Docosavit, Dualvit OB, Duet, Edge OB, Elite OB 400, Femecal OB, Folbecal, Folcaps Care One, Folivan-OB, Foltabs, Gesticare, Icar Prenatal, Icare Prenatal Rx, Inatal Advance, Infanate DHA, Kolnatal DHA, Lactocal-F, Marnatal-F, Maternity, Maxinate, Mission Prenatal, Multi-Nate 30, Multinatal Plus, Nata 29 Prenatal, Natachew, Natafort, Natelle, Neevo, Nestabs, Nexa Select with DHA, Novanatal, NovaStart, O-Cal Prenatal, OB Complete, OB Natal One, Ob-20, Obtrex DHA, OptiNate, Paire OB Plus DHA, PNV Select, PNV-Total, PR Natal 400, Pre-H-Cal, Precare, PreferaOB, Premesis Rx, PrenaCare, PrenaFirst, PrenaPlus, Prenatabs OBN, Prenatabs Rx, Prenatal 1 Plus 1, Prenatal Elite, Prenatal Multivitamins, Prenatal Plus, Prenatal S, Prenatal-U, Prenate Advanced Formula, Prenate DHA, Prenate Elite, Prenavite FC, PreNexa, PreQue 10, Previte Rx, PrimaCare, Pruet DHA, RE OB Plus DHA, Renate, RightStep, Rovin-NV, Se-Care, Se-Natal One, Se-Plete DHA, Se-Tan DHA, Select-OB, Seton ET, Strongstart, Stuart Prenatal with Beta Carotene, Tandem OB, Taron-BC, Tri Rx, TriAdvance, TriCare, Trimesis Rx, Trinate, Triveen-PRx RNF, UltimateCare Advance, Ultra-Natal, Vemavite PRX 2, VeNatal FA, Verotin-BY, Verotin-GR, Vinacal OR, Vinatal Forte, Vinate Advanced (New Formula), Vinate AZ, Vinate Care, Vinate Good Start, Vinate II (New Formula), Vinate III, Vinate One, Vitafol-OB, VitaNatal OB plus DHA, Vitaphil, Vitaphil Aide, Vitaphil Plus DHA, Vitaspire, Viva DHA, Vol-Nate, Vol-Plus, Vol-Tab Rx, Vynatal F.A., Zatean-CH, Zatean-PN

What are Vinate 90 (prenatal multivitamins)?

There are many brands and forms of prenatal vitamin available and not all brands are listed on this leaflet.

Voltaren Drops

Pronunciation: dye-KLOE-fen-ak
Generic Name: Diclofenac
Brand Name: Voltaren

Voltaren Drops are used for:

Treating pain, redness, swelling, and sensitivity to light, which are symptoms related to certain eye surgeries. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Voltaren Drops are a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by reducing chemicals in the body that cause pain and inflammation.

Do NOT use Voltaren Drops if:

you are allergic to any ingredient in Voltaren Drops
you have had a severe allergic reaction (eg, severe rash, hives, breathing difficulties, dizziness) to another NSAID (eg, ibuprofen, naproxen, celecoxib) or aspirin

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

Before using Voltaren Drops:

Some medical conditions may interact with Voltaren Drops. 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 bleeding or clotting problems or you are taking medicine that prolongs bleeding times (eg, warfarin, heparin)
if you have diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, or other eye problems (eg, dry eye, glaucoma or increased eye pressure)

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Voltare

Vivelle

Generic Name: estradiol transdermal (ess tra DYE ol tranz DERM al)
Brand Names: Alora, Climara, Estraderm, Estradiol Patch, Menostar, Vivelle, Vivelle-Dot

What is Vivelle (estradiol transdermal)?

Estradiol is a form of estrogen, a female sex hormone the regulates many processes in the body.

Estradiol transdermal skin patches are used to treat certain symptoms of menopause such as dryness, burning, and itching of the vaginal area. Estradiol transdermal also reduces urgency or irritation of urination.

Estradiol skin patches are also used to treat ovarian disorders, infertility, and abnormal vaginal bleeding. Some estradiol skin patches are used to prevent postmenopausal osteoporosis. Transdermal skin patches release the drug slowly, and it is absorbed through your skin.

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

What is the most important information I should know about Vivelle (estradiol transdermal)?

Do not use this medication if you have any of the following conditions: a history of stroke or blood clot, circulation problems, a bleeding disorder, a hormone-related cancer such as breast or uterine cancer, or abnormal vaginal bleeding. This medication can cause birth defects in an unborn baby. Do not use if you are pregnant. Use an effective form of birth control, and tell your doctor if you become pregnant during treatment.

Estradiol increases your risk of developing endometrial hyperplasia, a condition that may lead to cancer of the uterus. Taking progestins while using estradiol may lower this risk. If your uterus has not been removed, your doctor may prescribe a progestin for you to take while you are using estradiol transdermal.

Long-term estradiol treatment may increase your risk of breast cancer, heart attack, or stroke. Talk with your doctor about your individual

Vitamin B Complex/Vitamin C/Biotin/Vitamin E/Folic Acid/Zinc

Pronunciation: VYE-ta-min/BYE-oh-tin/FOE-lik AS-id/zink
Generic Name: Vitamin B Complex/Vitamin C/Biotin/Vitamin E/Folic Acid/Zinc
Brand Name: Examples include Dialyvite 3000 and Dialyvite 5000

Vitamin B Complex/Vitamin C/Biotin/Vitamin E/Folic Acid/Zinc is used for:

A dietary supplement for certain patients. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Vitamin B Complex/Vitamin C/Biotin/Vitamin E/Folic Acid/Zinc is a vitamin and folic acid combination. It works by providing vitamins and folic acid to the body to help meet nutritional requirements.

Do NOT use Vitamin B Complex/Vitamin C/Biotin/Vitamin E/Folic Acid/Zinc if:

you are allergic to any ingredient in Vitamin B Complex/Vitamin C/Biotin/Vitamin E/Folic Acid/Zinc

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

Before using Vitamin B Complex/Vitamin C/Biotin/Vitamin E/Folic Acid/Zinc:

Some medical conditions may interact with Vitamin B Complex/Vitamin C/Biotin/Vitamin E/Folic Acid/Zinc. 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 anemia (eg, pernicious anemia)

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Vitamin B Complex/Vitamin C/Biotin/Vitamin E/Folic Acid/Zinc. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any o

Vibativ

Generic Name: Telavancin Hydrochloride
Class: Glycopeptides
ATC Class: J01XA03
VA Class: AM900
Chemical Name: Vancomycin, N3?-[2-(decylamino)ethyl}-29-{[(phosphono-methyl)-amino]-methyl}-hydrochloride
Molecular Formula: C₈₀H₁₀₆C₁₂N₁₁O₂₇P • xHCl (where x=1 to 3)
CAS Number: 380636-75-9

Fetal Risk
Women of childbearing potential should have a serum pregnancy test to exclude pregnancy prior to administration of telavancin.¹
Avoid use of telavancin during pregnancy unless potential benefits to the woman outweigh potential risks to the fetus.¹
Concerns about potential adverse developmental outcomes in humans based on adverse developmental outcomes observed in 3 animal species given telavancin at clinically relevant doses during the period of organogenesis.¹ (See Pregnancy under Cautions.)

REMS:

FDA approved a REMS for telavancin to ensure that the benefits of a drug outweigh the risks. The REMS may apply to one or more preparations of telavancin and consists of the following: medication guide and communication plan. See the FDA REMS page () or the ASHP REMS Resource Center ().

Introduction

Antibacterial; lipoglycopeptide; synthetic derivative of vancomycin.¹ ² ³ ⁴ ⁵

Uses for Vibativ

Skin and Skin Structure Infections

Treatment of complicated skin and skin structure infections caused by susceptible Staphylococcus aureus (includi

VazoBid

Generic Name: brompheniramine and phenylephrine (BROM fen IR a meen and FEN il EFF rin)
Brand Names: Alacol, Alenaze-D, Alenaze-D NR, B-Vex D, BPM PE, Brom Tann PE, Bromfed, Bromfed-PD Capsules, BroveX ADT, BroveX PEB, Brovex-D, Children's Cold & Allergy, Dimaphen Elixir, Dimetapp Cold & Allergy, Entre-B, J-Tan D, J-Tan D SR, Phenyl 15/12mg, Phenyl 7.5/6mg, RespaHist II, Rhinabid, Rhinabid PD, Seradex-LA, Tanabid SR, V-Hist, VazoBid, VaZol-D, Vazotab, Zotex-PE

What is VazoBid (brompheniramine and phenylephrine)?

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

Phenylephrine is a decongestant that shrinks blood vessels in the nasal passages. Dilated blood vessels can cause nasal congestion (stuffy nose).

The combination of brompheniramine and phenylephrine is used to treat nasal congestion, sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose caused by allergies, hay fever, and the common cold.

Brompheniramine and phenylephrine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

What is the most important information I should know about VazoBid (brompheniramine and phenylephrine)?

Do not give this medication to a child younger than 4 years old. Always ask a doctor before giving a cough or cold medicine to a child. Death can occur from the misuse of cough and cold medicines in very young children. You should not use this medication if you are allergic to brompheniramine or phenylephrine, or to other decongestants, diet pills, stimulants, or ADHD medications. Do not use brompheniramine and phenylephrine if you have used an MAO inhibitor such as furazolidone (Furoxone), isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), rasagiline (Azilect), selegiline (Eldepryl, Emsam, Zelapar), or tranylcypr

Vira-A

vidarabine
Dosage Form: Ophthalmic Ointment

DESCRIPTION

Vira-A is the trade name for vidarabine (also known as adenine arabinoside and Ara-A), an antiviral drug for the topical treatment of epithelial keratitis caused by Herpes simplex virus. The chemical name is 9H-Purin-6-amine, 9-?-D-arabinofuranosyl-, monohydrate. Each gram of the ophthalmic ointment contains 30 mg of vidarabine monohydrate equivalent to 28.11 mg of vidarabine in a sterile, inert, petrolatum base.

The empirical and structural formulas are:

CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY

Vira-A is rapidly deaminated to arabinosylhypoxanthine (Ara-Hx), the principal metabolite. Ara-Hx also possesses in vitro antiviral activity but this activity is less than that of Vira-A. Because of the low solubility of Vira-A, trace amounts of both Vira-A and Ara-Hx can be detected in the aqueous humor only if there is an epithelial defect in the cornea. If the cornea is normal, only trace amounts of Ara-Hx can be recovered from the aqueous humor.

Systemic absorption of Vira-A should not be expected to occur following ocular administration and swallowing lacrimal secretions. In laboratory animals, Vira-A is rapidly deaminated in the gastrointestinal tract to Ara-Hx.

In contrast to topical idoxuridine, Vira-A demonstrated less cellular toxicity in the regenerating corneal epithelium of the rabbit.

In controlled and uncontrolled clinical trials, an average of seven and nine days of continuous Vira-A Ophthalmic Ointment, 3%, therapy was required to achieve corneal re-epithelialization. In the controlled trials, 70 of 81 subjects (86%) re-epithelialized at the end of three weeks of therapy. In the uncontrolled trials, 101 of 142 subjects (71

Vanacon

Generic Name: guaifenesin, hydrocodone, and pseudoephedrine (gwye FEN e sin, HYE droe KOE done, SOO doe ee FED rin)
Brand Names: Drituss HD, Dynex HD, Entex HC, Hydro-Tuss XP, Hydrotussin HD, Nalex Expectorant, Poly-Tussin XP, Pseudatex HC, Su-Tuss HD Elixir, Tussgen Expectorant, Vanacon

What is Vanacon (guaifenesin, hydrocodone, and pseudoephedrine)?

Guaifenesin is an expectorant. It helps loosen congestion in your chest and throat, making it easier to cough out through your mouth.

Hydrocodone is a narcotic. It is a pain reliever and a cough suppressant.

Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant that shrinks blood vessels in the nasal passages. Dilated blood vessels can cause nasal congestion (stuffy nose).

The combination of guaifenesin, hydrocodone, and pseudoephedrine is used to treat cough and nasal congestion, and to reduce chest congestion caused by the common cold, infections, or allergies.

Guaifenesin, hydrocodone, and pseudoephedrine may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

What is the most important information I should know about Vanacon (guaifenesin, hydrocodone, and pseudoephedrine)?

Always ask a doctor before giving a cough or cold medicine to a child. Death can occur from the misuse of cough and cold medicines in very young children. Hydrocodone may be habit-forming and should be used only by the person this medicine was prescribed for. Keep the medication in a secure place where others cannot get to it. Do not use a cough or cold medicine if you have used an MAO inhibitor such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), rasagiline (Azilect), selegiline (Eldepryl, Emsam), or tranylcypromine (Parnate) within the past 14 days. Serious, life-threatening side effects can occur if you take cough or cold medicine before the MAO inhibitor has cleared from your body. Do not use any

Visken

Generic Name: pindolol (PIN doe lol)
Brand Names: Visken

What is Visken (pindolol)?

Pindolol is in a group of drugs called beta-blockers. Beta-blockers affect the heart and circulation (blood flow through arteries and veins).

Pindolol is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure).

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

What is the most important information I should know about Visken (pindolol)?

You should not use this medication if you are allergic to pindolol, or if you have asthma, certain heart conditions (especially second or third degree heart block), heart failure, or severe slow heart rate.

Before taking pindolol, tell your doctor if you have bronchitis, emphysema, diabetes, heart disease, congestive heart failure, slow heart rate, coronary artery disease, low blood pressure, liver or kidney disease, depression, or a thyroid disorder.

Do not skip doses or stop taking pindolol without first talking to your doctor. Stopping suddenly may make your condition worse, and it can cause serious or life-threatening side effects. You will need to stop using pindolol gradually. Follow your doctor's instructions.

Pindolol is only part of a complete program of treatment for hypertension that may also include diet, exercise, and weight control. Follow your diet, medication, and exercise routines very closely if you are being treated for hypertension.

Hypertension often has no symptoms, so you may not even feel that you have high blood pressure. Continue using this medicine as directed, even if you feel well. You may need to use blood pressure medication for the rest of your life.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking Visken (pindolol)?

You should not use this medication if you are allergic to pindolol, or if y

Ventolin Inhaler

Generic Name: albuterol (Inhalation route)

al-BUE-ter-ol

Commonly used brand name(s)

In the U.S.

Accuneb
ProAir HFA
Proventil
Proventil HFA
ReliOn Ventolin HFA
Ventolin
Ventolin HFA

In Canada

Alti-Salbutamol Inhalation Aerosol
Apo-Salvent
Salbutamol
Salbutamol Nebuamp
Salbutamol Respirator Solution
Ventolin Inhaler
Ventolin Nebules P.F.
Ventolin Respirator
Ventolin Rotacaps

Available Dosage Forms:

Aerosol Powder
Solution
Capsule
Powder

Therapeutic Class: Bronchodilator

Pharmacologic Class: Sympathomimetic

Uses For Ventolin Inhaler

Albuterol is used to treat or prevent bronchospasm in patients with asthma, bronchitis, emphysema, and other lung diseases. This medicine is also used to prevent wheezing caused by exercise (exercise-induced bronchospasm).

Albuterol belongs to the family of medicines known as adrenergic bronchodilators. Adrenergic bronchodilators are medicines that are breathed in through the mouth to open up the bronchial tubes (air passages) in the lungs. They relieve cough, wheezing, shortness of breath, and troubled breathing by increasing the flow of air through the bronchial tubes.

This medicine is 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, albuterol is used in certain patients with th

Vira-A

Generic Name: vidarabine (Ophthalmic route)

vye-DAR-a-been

Commonly used brand name(s)

In the U.S.

Vira-A

Available Dosage Forms:

Ointment
Solution

Therapeutic Class: Antiviral

Pharmacologic Class: Antimetabolite

Chemical Class: Purine Nucleoside Analog

Uses For Vira-A

Vidarabine ophthalmic preparations are used to treat virus infections of the eye.

Vidarabine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

Before Using Vira-A

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 there is no specific information comparing use of vidarabine in children with use in other age groups, it is not expected to cause different side effects or problems in children than it does in adults.

Geriatric

Many medicines have not been studied specifically in older people. Therefore, it may not be known whether they work exactly the same way they do in younger adults or if they cause different side effects or problems in older people. There is no specific information comparing use of vidarabine in the elderly with use in other age groups.

Interactions with Medicines

Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even i

Videx EC

Generic Name: didanosine (Oral route)

dye-DAN-oh-seen

Oral route(Capsule, Delayed Release;Powder for Solution)

Fatal and nonfatal pancreatitis has occurred during therapy with didanosine. Didanosine should be suspended in patients with suspected pancreatitis and discontinued in patients with confirmed pancreatitis. Lactic acidosis and severe hepatomegaly with steatosis, including fatal cases, have been reported. Fatal lactic acidosis has been reported in pregnant women who received the combination of didanosine and stavudine with other antiretroviral agents. The combination of didanosine and stavudine should be used with caution during pregnancy and is recommended only if the potential benefit clearly outweighs the potential risk .

Commonly used brand name(s)

In the U.S.

Videx
Videx EC
Videx Pediatric

Available Dosage Forms:

Powder for Suspension
Tablet, Chewable
Powder for Solution
Capsule, Delayed Release

Therapeutic Class: Antiretroviral Agent

Pharmacologic Class: Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor

Uses For Videx EC

Didanosine is used in combination with other medicines for the treatment of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. HIV is the virus that causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS).

Didanosine will not cure or prevent HIV infection or AIDS. It helps keep HIV from reproducing and appears to slow down the destruction of the immune system. This may help delay the development of problems usually related to AIDS or HIV disease. Didanosine will not keep you from spreading HIV to other people. People who receive this medicine may continue to have the problems usually related to AIDS or HIV disease.

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

The buff

Ventolin

Generic Name: albuterol sulfate
Dosage Form: aerosol, metered
FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION

Indications and Usage for Ventolin

Bronchospasm

Ventolin HFA is indicated for the treatment or prevention of bronchospasm in patients 4 years of age and older with reversible obstructive airway disease.

Exercise-Induced Bronchospasm

Ventolin HFA is indicated for the prevention of exercise-induced bronchospasm in patients 4 years of age and older.

Ventolin Dosage and Administration

Administer Ventolin HFA by oral inhalation only. Shake Ventolin HFA well before each spray.

Bronchospasm

For treatment of acute episodes of bronchospasm or prevention of symptoms associated with bronchospasm, the usual dosage for adults and children is 2 inhalations repeated every 4 to 6 hours; in some patients, 1 inhalation every 4 hours may be sufficient. More frequent administration or a larger number of inhalations is not recommended.

Exercise-Induced Bronchospasm

The usual dosage for adults and children 4 years of age and older is 2 inhalat

Valstar

valrubicin
Dosage Form: solution, concentrate
Valstar ®
(valrubicin)
Sterile Solution for Intravesical Instillation

For Intravesical Use Only
Not for IV or IM Use

Rx Only

Valstar Description

Valrubicin (N-trifluoroacetyladriamycin-14-valerate), a semisynthetic analog of the anthracycline doxorubicin, is a cytotoxic agent with the chemical name, (2S - cis) - 2 - [1,2,3,4,6,11 - hexahydro - 2,5,12 - trihydroxy - 7 - methoxy - 6,11 - dioxo - 4 - [[2,3,6 - trideoxy - 3 - [(trifluoroacetyl)amino] - ? - L - lyxo - hexopyranosyl]oxyl] - 2 - naphthacenyl] - 2 - oxoethylpentanoate. Valrubicin is an orange or orange-red powder that is highly lipophilic, soluble in methylene chloride, ethanol, methanol and acetone, and relatively insoluble in water. Its chemical formula is C34H36F3NO13 and its molecular weight is 723.65. The chemical structure is shown in FIGURE 1.

FIGURE 1. Chemical Structure of Valrubicin

Valstar® (valrubicin) Sterile Solution for Intravesical Instillation is intended for intravesical administration in the urinary bladder. It is supplied as a nonaqueous solution that should be diluted before intravesical administration. Each vial of Valstar contains valrubicin at a concentration of 40 mg/mL in 50% polyoxyl castor oil/50% dehydrated alcohol, USP without preservatives or other additives. The solution is sterile and nonpyrogenic.

Valstar - Clinical Pharmacology

Mechanism of Action: Valrubicin is an anthracycline that affects a variety of interrelated biological functions, most of which involve nucleic acid metabolism. It readily p

Vira-A

Generic Name: vidarabine ophthalmic (vye DARE a been)
Brand Names: Vira-A

What is Vira-A (vidarabine ophthalmic)?

Vidarabine is an antiviral medication. The exact way that vidarabine works against viruses in the eye is unknown.

Vidarabine ophthalmic is used to treat eye infections caused by the herpes virus.

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

What is the most important information I should know about Vira-A (vidarabine ophthalmic)?

Contact your doctor if your symptoms begin to get worse or if you do not see any improvement after a few days.

Do not touch the tube opening to any surface, including the eyes or hands. The tube opening is sterile. If it becomes contaminated, it could cause an infection in the eye. Vidarabine ophthalmic may increase eye sensitivity to bright light. Wear sunglasses to prevent irritation.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before using Vira-A (vidarabine ophthalmic)?

Do not use vidarabine ophthalmic if you have a bacterial or fungal infection in the eye. It is used to treat infections caused by viruses only. It is not known whether vidarabine ophthalmic will harm an unborn baby. Do not use vidarabine ophthalmic without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant. It is also not known whether vidarabine ophthalmic passes into breast milk. Do not use vidarabine ophthalmic without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

How should I use Vira-A (vidarabine ophthalmic)?

Use vidarabine ophthalmic eye drops exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.

Wash your hands before using the ointment.

To apply the ointment:

Hold the tube in your han

Vitafol

Pronunciation: muhl-tee-VYE-ta-mins/MIN-er-als/FOE-lik AS-id/EYE-urn
Generic Name: Multivitamins with Minerals/Folic Acid/Iron
Brand Name: Examples include Vitafol and Strovite Forte Syrup

Accidental overdose of products that contain iron is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children younger than 6 years old. Keep this and all medicines out of the reach of children. In case of accidental ingestion, call a doctor or poison control center right away.

Vitafol is used for:

Treating or preventing low levels of vitamins, folic acid, iron, and minerals in the body. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Vitafol is a vitamin, folic acid, iron, and mineral supplement. It works by producing extra vitamins, folic acid, iron, and minerals to the body when you need more than what you get in your diet.

Do NOT use Vitafol if:

you are allergic to any ingredient in Vitafol
you have hemochromatosis (a disorder of iron metabolism)

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

Before using Vitafol:

Some medical conditions may interact with Vitafol. 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
i

Valrubicin

Pronunciation: val-ROO-bi-sin
Generic Name: Valrubicin
Brand Name: Valstar

Valrubicin is used for:

Treating certain types of bladder cancer in certain patients.

Valrubicin is an anthracycline cytotoxic agent. It works by preventing the cancer cell from reproducing, which results in death of the cancer cell.

Do NOT use Valrubicin if:

you are allergic to any ingredient in Valrubicin (including polyoxyl castor oil) or to other anthracycline medicines (eg, daunorubicin)
you have a urinary tract infection, a hole in your bladder (eg, perforation or rupture), or problems with the lining of your bladder

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

Before using Valrubicin:

Some medical conditions may interact with Valrubicin. 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 bone marrow problems, kidney problems, or severe irritable bladder

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

Ask your health care provider if Valrubicin may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or

Viroptic

Generic Name: Trifluridine
Class: Antivirals
CAS Number: 70-00-8

Introduction

Antiviral; fluorinated pyrimidine nucleoside.

Uses for Viroptic

Herpes Simplex Virus Keratitis and Keratoconjunctivitis

Treatment of primary keratoconjunctivitis and recurrent epithelial keratitis due to herpes simplex virus types 1 and 2 (HSV-1 and HSV-2).¹⁰⁴ ¹⁰⁵

Vaccinia Virus Ophthalmic Infections

Treatment of ocular vaccinia infections† (i.e., to minimize progression and begin resolution of vaccinia infection in the cornea and conjunctiva) that occur as a complication of smallpox vaccinations.¹⁰¹ ¹⁰³

Used for prophylaxis to prevent extension of vaccinia infection to the conjunctiva and cornea† in patients with blepharitis or vaccinia lesions on or near the eyelid.¹⁰¹ ¹⁰³

Recommended by the CDC and other experts for prophylaxis following possible inadvertent inoculation with vaccinia virus in or near the eye (e.g., splash to the eye) involving smallpox vaccine or a laboratory strain of the virus†.¹⁰² ¹⁰³

Viroptic Dosage and Administration

Administration

Ophthalmic Administration

Apply topically onto the cornea of the eye as an ophthalmic solution.¹⁰⁴

Dosage

Adults

Herpes Simplex Virus Keratitis and Keratoconjunctivitis

Ophthalmic

1 drop of a 1% solution in the affected eye(s) every 2 hours while awake until reepithelialization has occurred.¹⁰⁴ ¹⁰⁵

Vanadom

Generic Name: carisoprodol (Oral route)

kar-eye-soe-PROE-dol

Commonly used brand name(s)

In the U.S.

Soma
Vanadom

Available Dosage Forms:

Tablet

Therapeutic Class: Skeletal Muscle Relaxant, Centrally Acting

Uses For Vanadom

Carisoprodol is used to relax certain muscles in your body and relieve the discomfort caused by acute (short-term), painful muscle or bone conditions. However, this medicine does not take the place of rest, exercise, physical therapy, or other treatments that your doctor may recommend for your medical condition.

Carisoprodol is a skeletal muscle relaxant. It acts on the central nervous system (CNS) to relax muscles.

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

Before Using Vanadom

Allergies

Pediatric

Appropriate studies have not been performed on the relationship of age to the effects of carisoprodol in children below 16 years of age. Safety and efficacy have not been established.

Geriatric

Appropriate studies on the relationship of age to the effects of carisoprodol have not been performed in the geriatric population. Safety and efficacy have not been established.

Pregnancy

	Pregnancy Category

Vibramycin Suspension

Pronunciation: DOX-i-SYE-kleen
Generic Name: Doxycycline
Brand Name: Vibramycin

Vibramycin Suspension is used for:

Treating certain bacterial infections. It may be used in combination with other medicines to treat acne or certain amoeba infections. It may be used to prevent certain types of malaria in travelers who will be visiting malaria-infected areas for less than 4 months. It may also be used to prevent or slow the progression of anthrax after exposure.

Vibramycin Suspension is a tetracycline antibiotic. It works by slowing the growth of bacteria. Slowing the bacteria's growth allows the body's immune system to destroy the bacteria.

Do NOT use Vibramycin Suspension if:

you are allergic to any ingredient in Vibramycin Suspension or to another tetracycline (eg, minocycline)
you are taking acitretin, isotretinoin, or a penicillin (eg, amoxicillin)
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 Vibramycin Suspension:

Some medical conditions may interact with Vibramycin Suspension. 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 diarrhea