Posts tagged Pregnancy category B
Stelara (Ustekinumab)
Stelara (ustekinumab) is an immunosuppressant that reduces the effects of a substance in the body that can cause inflammation.
Stelara is used to treat plaque psoriasis (raised, silvery flaking of the skin) in adults.
Stelara may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
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Amevive (Alefacept)
Alefacept is a protein that reduces specific actions of the immune system that are involved in causing psoriasis.
Amevive is used for the treatment of moderate to severe chronic plaque psoriasis in people who are candidates for systemic therapy or phototherapy.
Amevive may also be used for purposes other than those listed here.
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Intuniv (Guanfacine)
Latest news and information on Intuniv
Intuniv, a once-daily formulation of guanfacine, is the first selective alpha-2A adrenergic receptor agonist approved for the treatment of ADHD. Although the mechanism of action is unknown, Intuniv is thought to directly engage receptors found in the prefrontal cortex – an area of the brain that has been linked in preclinical research to ADHD.
Stimulation of the postsynaptic alpha-2A receptors is thought to strengthen working memory, reduce susceptibility to distraction, improve attention regulation, improve behavioral inhibition, and enhance impulse control.
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Lovenox (Enoxaparin)
Latest news and information on Lovenox
2010-08-18FDA Approves Generic Lovenox
Lovenox is an anticoagulant (blood thinner) that prevents the formation of blood clots.
Lovenox is used to treat or prevent a type of blood clot called deep vein thrombosis (DVT), which can lead to blood clots in the lungs (pulmonary embolism). A DVT can occur after certain types of surgery, or in people who are bed-ridden due to a prolonged illness.
Lovenox is also used to prevent blood vessel complications in people with certain types of angina (chest pain) or heart attack.
Lovenox may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
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Integrilin (Eptifibatide)
Integrilin keeps the platelets in your blood from coagulating (clotting) to prevent unwanted blood clots that can occur with certain heart or blood vessel conditions.
Integrilin is used to prevent blood clots or heart attack in people with severe chest pain or other conditions, and in those who are undergoing a procedure called angioplasty (to open blocked arteries).
Integrilin may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
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Fragmin (Dalteparin)
Fragmin (dalteparin) is an anticoagulant (blood thinner) that prevents the formation of blood clots.
Fragmin is used together with aspirin to prevent blood vessel complications in people with certain types of angina (chest pain) or heart attack.
Fragmin is also used to prevent a type of blood clot called deep vein thrombosis (DVT), which can lead to blood clots in the lungs (pulmonary embolism). A DVT can occur after certain types of surgery, or in people who are bed-ridden due to a prolonged illness.
Fragmin is also used long-term to treat a type of blood clot called venous thromboembolism (VTE) in people with cancer.
Fragmin may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
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