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Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data not available What is Anifrolumab-fnia Injection? Anifrolumab is used with other medications to treat moderate to severe systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE or lupus; an autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks healthy parts of the body such as joints, skin, blood vessels, and organs) in adults. Anifrolumab injection is in a class of medications called monoclonal antibodies. It works by blocking the activity of a certain protein in people with SLE. How should I use Anifrolumab-fnia Injection Anifrolumab comes as a solution (liquid) to be injected intravenously (into a vein). It is usually given over a 30-minute period every 4 weeks. Your doctor will decide how often you a...

Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data not available What is Axicabtagene Ciloleucel Injection? Axicabtagene ciloleucel injection is used to treat a certain type of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (cancer that begins in white blood cells that normally fight infection) that has returned or is unresponsive to other treatment(s) in people who have already been treated with at least two other chemotherapy medications. Axicabtagene ciloleucel injection is in a class of medications called autologous cellular immunotherapy, a type of medication prepared using cells from the patient's own blood. It works by causing the body's immune system (a group of cells, tissues, and organs that protects the body from attack by bacteria, viruses, cancer cells, and other substances that cause disease) to fight the cancer cells. ...

Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data not available What is Belatacept Injection? Belatacept injection is used in combination with other medications to prevent rejection (attack of a transplanted organ by the immune system of a person receiving the organ) of kidney transplants. Belatacept injection is in a class of medications called immunosuppressants. It works by decreasing the activity of the immune system to prevent it from attacking the transplanted kidney. Warnings Receiving belatacept injection may increase the risk that you will develop post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder (PTLD, a serious condition with rapid growth of certain white blood cells, which may develop into a type of cancer). The risk for deve...

Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data not available What is Bisacodyl? Bisacodyl is used on a short-term basis to treat constipation. It also is used to empty the bowels before surgery and certain medical procedures. Bisacodyl is in a class of medications called stimulant laxatives. It works by increasing activity of the intestines to cause a bowel movement. How should I use Bisacodyl Bisacodyl comes as a tablet to take by mouth. It is usually taken the evening before a bowel movement is desired. Bisacodyl normally causes a bowel movement within 6 to 12 hours. Do not take bisacodyl more than once a day or for more than 1 week without talking to your doctor. Follow the directions on the package or on your prescription la...

Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data not available Note: In some countries, this medicine may only be approved for veterinary use. Scheme Rec.INN ATC (Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification) D06AX09,R01AX06 CAS registry number (Chemical Abstracts Service) 0012650-69-0 Chemical Formula C26-H44-O9 Molecular Weight 501 Therapeutic Category Antibacterial Chemical Name (E)-(2S,33R,4R,5S)-[(2S,3S,4S,5S)-2,3-Epoxy-5-hydroxy-4-metylhexyl]tetrahydro-3,4-dihydroxy-β-metyl-2H-pyran-2-crotonic acid, ester wit 9-Hydroxynonanoic acid Foreign Names Mupirocinum (Latin) Mupirocin (German) Mupirocine (French) Mupirocina (Spanish) Generic Names Mupirocin (OS: BAN, USAN) Mupirocine (OS: DCF) BRL 4910A (Beecham) (IS) PSA (IS) Pseudomonic Acid (IS) Pseudomoninsäure (IS) Mupirocin (PH: BP 2018, Ph. Eur. 9, USP 41) Mupirocine (PH: Ph. Eur. 9) Mupirocinum (PH: Ph. Eur. 9) Mupirocin Calcium (OS: USAN, BANM) Mupirocin Calcium Hydrate (OS: JAN) BRL 4910F (SmithKlineBeec) (IS)...

Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data not available What is Budesonide Nasal Spray? Budesonide nasal spray is used to relieve sneezing, runny, stuffy, or itchy nose caused by hay fever or other allergies (caused by an allergy to pollen, mold, dust, or pets). Budesonide nasal spray should not be used to treat symptoms (e.g., sneezing, stuffy, runny, itchy nose) caused by the common cold. Budesonide nasal spray is in a class of drugs called corticosteroids. It works by blocking the release of certain natural substances that cause allergy symptoms. How should I use Budesonide Nasal Spray Budesonide comes as a suspension (liquid) (prescription and nonprescription) to spray in the nose. Budesonide nasal spray is usually spra...

Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data not available What is Calcium, Magnesium, Potassium, and Sodium Oxybate? Calcium, magnesium, potassium, and sodium oxybate is used to treat attacks of cataplexy (episodes of muscle weakness that begin suddenly and last for a short time) and excessive daytime sleepiness in adults and children 7 years of age and older who have narcolepsy (a sleep disorder that may cause extreme sleepiness, sudden uncontrollable urge to sleep during daily activities, and cataplexy). Calcium, magnesium, potassium, and sodium oxybate is also used to treat adults who have idiopathic hypersomnia (IH; a sleep disorder that may cause excessive daytime sleepiness and uncontrollable urge to sleep during daily activities despite adequate or prolonged nighttime sleep). Calcium, magnesium, potassium, and sodium oxybate is in a class of medications calle...