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Additions to the Drugs.com Database: 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002
Aldurazyme
(laronidase) a man-made form of the
naturally-occurring enzyme alpha-L-iduronidase. A deficiency of
this enzyme is called mucopolysaccharidosis I (MPS I). Laronidase
helps the body break down certain products that may lead to damage
in the tissues and organs. Used in the treatment of
mucopolysaccharidosis disease.
Aloxi
(palonosetron) is a 5-HT3 receptor antagonist which
works by blocking the actions of chemicals in the body that may
cause nausea and vomiting. Palonosetron is used to prevent nausea
and vomiting associated with cancer chemotherapy.
Amevive
(alefacept) a protein that reduces specific actions
of the immune system that are involved in causing psoriasis. Used
for the treatment of moderate to severe chronic plaque psoriasis in
people who are candidates for systemic therapy or phototherapy.
Cialis
(tadalafil) is used to treat erectile
dysfunction.
Ciprodex
(ciprofloxacin and dexamethasone otic) ciprofloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic (used to fight
bacteria in the body) and dexamethasone is a steroid (used to
reduce inflammation caused by an infection). Together,
ciprofloxacin and dexamethasone are used to treat ear
infections.
Crestor
(rosuvastatin) is in a class of drugs called HMG-CoA
reductase inhibitors, which block the production of cholesterol in
the body. Rosuvastatin is used to reduce the amounts of LDL (bad)
cholesterol, total cholesterol, triglycerides (another type of
fat), and apolipoprotein B (a protein needed to make cholesterol)
in the blood. Rosuvastatin also increases the level of HDL (good)
cholesterol in the blood. These actions are important in reducing
the risk of atherosclerosis (fatty deposits in the arteries), which
can lead to heart attack, stroke, and peripheral vascular
disease.
Cubicin
(daptomycin) is an antibiotic used to treat
bacterial infections of the skin and underlying skin
structures.
Elestat
(epinastine ophthalmic) is an anti-allergic
medication used to prevent itching of the eyes associated with
allergies.
Emend
(aprepitant) blocks the actions of chemicals in the
body that may cause nausea and vomiting. Used to prevent nausea and
vomiting associated with cancer chemotherapy.
Emtriva
(emtricitabine) is a type of medicine called an HIV
(human immunodeficiency virus) nucleoside reverse transcriptase
inhibitor (NRTI). Emtricitabine is used with other anti-HIV
medicines to treat people with HIV infection.
Fabrazyme
(agalsidase) a man-made form of the
naturally-occurring enzyme a-galactosidase A. Deficiency of the
enzyme a-galactosidase A is called Fabry disease. Agalsidase beta
reduces deposits of globotriaosylceramide (GL-3) in the kidneys and
other certain other cells in the body. Used in the treatment of
Fabry disease.
Factive
(gemifloxacin) a fluoroquinolone antibiotic.
Gemifloxacin is used to treat bacterial infections such as
bronchitis and pneumonia.
FluMist
(Influenza Virus Vaccine) is a live trivalent
nasally administered vaccine intended for active immunization for
the prevention of influenza.
Fuzeon
(enfuvirtide) an antiviral medication in a category
of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) medicines called fusion
inhibitors. Enfuvirtide blocks the ability of HIV to bind to CD4
cells in the body. Used in combination with other medicines to
treat HIV, which causes the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
(AIDS). Enfuvirtide is not a cure for HIV or AIDS.
Iressa
(getnifib) a cancer (antineoplastic) medication.
Gefitinib interferes with the growth of cancer cells and slows
their growth and spread in the body. Used in the treatment of
non-small cell lung cancer.
Levitra
(vardenafil) is used to treat erectile dysfunction
(impotence).
Lexiva
(fosamprenavir) is a protease inhibitor used in
combination with other antiretroviral medicines to treat the human
immunodeficiency virus (HIV), which causes the acquired
immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).
Namenda
(memantine) is used in the treatment of moderate to
severe dementia associated with Alzheimer’s disease.
Plenaxis
(abarelix) is used in the palliative treatment of
advanced prostate cancer.
Pravigard PAC
(co-packaged aspirin and pravastatin) together, aspirin and pravastatin are used to slow the progression
of atherosclerosis (fatty deposits in the arteries) and to reduce
the risk of heart attack, stroke, and transient ischemic attack
(TIA or "mini-stroke").
Raptiva
(efalizumab) is an immunosuppressant used in the
treatment of psoriasis.
Reyataz
(atazanavir) is an anti-HIV medicine called a
protease inhibitor. Atazanavir is used with other anti-HIV
medicines to treat people who are infected with the human
immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
Seasonale
(levonorgestrel / ethinyl estradiol tablets) is an
extended-cycle oral contraceptive indicated for the prevention of
pregnancy.
Somavert
(pegvisomant) a manufactured protein similar to
human growth hormone (GH). Pegvisomant binds to the same receptor
in the body as growth hormone, and blocks the effects of growth
hormone. Used for the treatment of acromegaly.
Striant
(testosterone buccal system) allows for the slow
release and absorption of testosterone through gum and cheek
surfaces. Striant is used to treat men with low testosterone
levels.
Uroxatral
(alfuzosin) is in a class of drugs called
alpha-adrenergic blockers. Alfuzosin is used in adult men to treat
benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
Velcade
(bortezomib) interferes with the growth of some
cancer cells. Used in treatment of the blood cancer, multiple
myeloma.
Xolair
(omalizumab) is a recombinant DNA-derived humanized
IgG1 monoclonal antibody that selectively binds to human
immunoglobulin E (IgE). Omalizumab is used to treat moderate to
severe persistent asthma.
Zavesca
(miglustat) reduces the formation of the protein
glucosylceramide in the body. Individuals with type 1 Gaucher
disease (a hereditary disorder) cannot break down glucosylceramide
effectively. Therefore, it may build up in the tissues and cause
problems. Miglustat is used in the treatment of mild to moderate
type 1 Gaucher disease by people who cannot receive enzyme
replacement therapy.
Additions to the Drugs.com Database: 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002
