BYOOVIZ (ranibizumab-nuna) for Treatment of Retina
What is BYOOVIZ and what is it used for? BYOOVIZ is a VEGF or vascular endothelial growth factor inhibitor and is indicated for the treatment of patients with: Neovascular (Wet) Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) Macular Edema Following Retinal Vein Occlusion (RVO) Myopic Choroidal Neovascularization (mCNV) Who should not use BYOOVIZ? If you have ocular or periocular infections If you have hypersensitivity reactions to BYOOVIZ or any of the ingredients present in this medicine What should I tell my doctor using BYOOVIZ? If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. If you are breastfeeding or planning to breastfeed. Dosage and Administration For ophthalmic intravitreal (in the eyes) injection only Neovascular…
Releuko (filgrastim-ayow) for Neutropenia
What is RELEUKO and what is it used for? RELEUKO is a man-made form of G-CSF or granulocyte colony-stimulating factor. G-CSF stimulates the growth of neutrophils, a type of white blood cell important in the body’s fight against infection. It is used to treat: Patients with Cancer Receiving Myelosuppressive Chemotherapy Patients with Acute Myeloid Leukemia Receiving Induction or Consolidation Chemotherapy Patients with Cancer Undergoing Bone Marrow Transplantation Patients with Severe Chronic Neutropenia Who should not take RELEUKO? RELEUKO is contraindicated in patients who have had a serious allergic reaction to human G-CSFs such as filgrastim products or pegfilgrastim products. What should I tell my doctor before using RELEUKO? Before you…
REZVOGLAR (insulin glargine-aglr) for Diabetes
What is REZVOGLAR? REZVOGLAR is man-made insulin used to control high blood sugar in adults with diabetes mellitus. REZVOGLAR should not be used to treat diabetic ketoacidosis. It is not known if REZVOGLAR is safe to use in children less than 6 years of age with type 1 diabetes. It is not known if REZVOGLAR is safe to use in children with type 2 diabetes. Who should not use REZVOGLAR? Do not use REZVOGLAR if you: are having an episode of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). have an allergy to insulin glargine products or any of the ingredients in REZVOGLAR. What should I tell my doctor before using REZVOGLAR? Before using…
FYLNETRA (pegfilgrastim-pbbk) for Neutropenia
What is FYLNETRA and what is it used for? FYLNETRA is a prescription medicine used to prevent Chemotherapy-induced Neutropenia and treat the symptoms of Hematopoietic Subsyndrome of Acute Radiation Syndrome. FYLNETRA may be used alone or with other medications. FYLNETRA is a man-made form of G-CSF or granulocyte colony-stimulating factor. G-CSF stimulates the growth of neutrophils, a type of white blood cell that is important in the body’s fight against infection. INDICATIONS FYLNETRA is indicated to decrease the incidence of infection, as manifested by febrile neutropenia, in patients with non-myeloid malignancies receiving myelosuppressive anti-cancer drugs associated with a clinically significant incidence of febrile neutropenia. Who should not take FYLNETRA? FYLNETRA is contraindicated in patients who…
Alymsys (bevacizumab-maly) for Cancer
What is Alymsys and what is it used for? Alymsys is a vascular endothelial growth factor inhibitor indicated for the treatment of: Metastatic colorectal cancer, in combination with intravenous (into the veins) fluorouracil-based chemotherapy for first- or second-line treatment. Metastatic colorectal cancer, in combination with fluoropyrimidine-oxaliplatin or fluoropyrimidine-irinotecan-based chemotherapy for second-line treatment in patients who have progressed on a first-line bevacizumab product-containing regimen. Locally advanced, unresectable, recurrent, or metastatic non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer, in combination with paclitaxel and carboplatin for first-line treatment. Recurrent glioblastoma in adults. Metastatic renal cell carcinoma in combination with interferon alfa. Recurrent, persistent, or metastatic cervical cancer, in combination with cisplatin and paclitaxel, or topotecan…
PegaGen (Pegylated Filgrastim) for Neutropenia
What is PegaGen? Pegfilgrastim is a covalent conjugate of monomethoxypolyethylene glycol and recombinant methionyl human G-CSF (filgrastim). What is PegaGen used for? PegaGen is used to prevent neutropenia (lack of certain white blood cells) that is caused by receiving chemotherapy. It is also used to increase survival in patients acutely exposed to myelosuppressive doses of radiation. When PegaGen should not be used? Do not take PegaGen if you have had an allergic reaction to Pegfilgrastim or filgrastim or any component present in this medicine What should you know about taking PegaGen? You should only receive a dose of PegaGen on the day your doctor tells you. You should not receive…
CinnoPar (Teriparatide) for Osteoporosis
What is CinnoPar? CinnoPar is a prescription drug that is like a natural hormone secreted by parathyroid glands called parathyroid hormone or PTH. What is CinnoPar used for? CinnoPar stimulates bone formation and increases bone mineral density and bone strength. It can also reduce the number of fractures of the spine and other bones in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis. CinnoPar is used in both postmenopausal women and men with osteoporosis who are at high risk for having fractures. CinnoPar can be used by people who have multiple risk factors for fracture, fracture related to osteoporosis, or who cannot use other osteoporosis treatments. Also, CinnoPar is indicated for the treatment of women and men with osteoporosis associated…
SpikoGen (Recombinant COVID-19 Vaccine)
What is SpikoGen? SpikoGen is a COVID-19 vaccine. What is SpikoGen used for? It is a vaccination against COVID-19 As a booster shot for all COVID-19 vaccine platform types Who should not use SpikoGen? SpikoGen should not be used if you have a history of severe allergic reactions or anaphylaxis to any of the components present in this vaccine. What are the essential points in using SpikoGen? You should get all recommended doses of the vaccine on time for maximum immune response. Your body will take time to develop immunity after each vaccination. Immunity is expected to develop at least two weeks after the last dose of the vaccine. After receiving the vaccine,…
Cinnal-f (follitropin alfa) for Fertility
What is Cinnal-f and what is it used for? Cinnal-f is the brand name of follitropin alfa. In adult women, Cinnal-f is used: to help healthy ovaries mature and release an egg to help ovaries to make multiple eggs as part of an Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) program together with another medicine called lutropin alfa to help ovulation in women that are not ovulating because their body is producing very little Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) and Luteinizing Hormone (LH) In adult men, Cinnal-f is used: to help produce sperm in men that are infertile Who should not use Cinnal-f? Do not use Cinnal-f if you: are allergic to FSH or any of the other ingredients…
CinnaFact (Buserelin Acetate)
What is CinnaFact? CinnaFact is the brand name of buserelin acetate. What is CinnaFact used for? In adult women, CinnaFact can be used for the following: Treatment of endometriosis (an illness where some of the tissues that line the womb are found elsewhere in the body). As part of a treatment for infertility. It works by stopping the natural production of hormones that control ovulation. Synthetic hormones are then used to stimulate ovulation artificially. In adult men, CinnaFact is used to treat prostate cancer by lowering the amount of testosterone. Who should not use CinnaFact? Do not use CinnaFact if: you are allergic to buserelin or other medicines such as goserelin, or any of the…