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Generic name: teriflunomide [ ter-i-floo-noe-mide ] Drug class: Selective immunosuppressants Dosage form: tablet, film coated Availability: Prescription only Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data available Brand names: Teriflunomide What is Aubagio? Aubagio affects the immune system and reduces swelling and inflammation in the nervous system. Aubagio is used to treat relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis in adults (including clinically isolated syndrome, relapsing-remitting disease, and active secondary progressive disease). Aubagio is not a cure for MS. Warnings Do not use Aubagio if you are pregnant or may become pregnant. You will need to have a...

Generic name: bacitracin topical [ bas-i-tray-sin-top-i-kal ] Drug class: Topical antibiotics Dosage form: topical ointment (500 units/g; zinc 500 units/g) Availability: Rx and/or otc Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data not available Brand names: Baciguent What is Bacitracin topical? Bacitracin is an antibiotic that fights bacteria. Bacitracin topical (for the skin) is used to prevent infection in minor cuts, scrapes, and burns. Bacitracin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Warnings Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies,...

Generic name: suvorexant Drug class: Miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics Dosage form: tablet, film coated Availability: Prescription only Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data available Brand names: Suvorexant What is Belsomra? Belsomra is a sleep medicine that helps regulate your sleep and wake cycle. Belsomra is used to treat insomnia (trouble falling asleep or staying asleep). Belsomra may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Warnings Do not take more Belsomra than your doctor has prescribed. You should not use Belsomra if you have narcolepsy. Take Belsomra 30 minutes before bedtime. Never take this medicine ...

Generic name: benztropine (oral/injection) [ benz-troe-peen ] Drug class: Anticholinergic antiparkinson agents Availability: Prescription only Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data available Brand names: Cogentin What is Benztropine? Benztropine is used with other medicines to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease, such as stiffness or tremors. Benztropine is also used to treat Parkinson-like symptoms caused by using certain medicines. Benztropine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Warnings Use only as directed. Tell your doctor if you use other medicines or have other medical conditions or allergies. ...

Generic name: bisoprolol [ bis-oh-proe-lol ] Drug class: Cardioselective beta blockers Availability: Prescription only Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data available Brand names: Zebeta What is Bisoprolol? Bisoprolol is a beta-blocker that affects the heart and circulation (blood flow through arteries and veins). Bisoprolol is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). Bisoprolol may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Warnings Do not skip doses or stop taking bisoprolol without first talking to your doctor. Stopping suddenly may make your condition worse or cause other serious heart problems. If you need to have any type of surgery,...

Generic name: zanubrutinib Drug class: BTK inhibitors Dosage form: oral capsule Availability: Prescription only Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data available Brand names: Zanubrutinib What is Brukinsa? Brukinsa (zanubrutinib) is a targeted treatment that may be used to treat adults with chronic lymphocytic leukemia/small lymphocytic lymphoma (CLL/SLL) and Waldenström's macroglobulinemia (WM). It may also be given to treat Mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) in people who have received at least one prior treatment for their cancer, and marginal zone lymphoma (MZL) that has returned or did not respond to treatment and who have received at least one certain type of treatment. For both MCL and MZL, approval was given under the accelerated approval scheme and is based on response rate. Continued approval may b...

Generic name: buprenorphine and naloxone (oral/sublingual) [ bue-pre-nor-feen-and-nal-ox-one ] Drug class: Narcotic analgesic combinations Availability: Prescription only Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data available Brand names: Bunavail , Buprenorphine/naloxone (oromucosal, sublingual) , Suboxone , Zubsolv What is Buprenorphine and naloxone (oral/sublingual)? Buprenorphine and naloxone is a combination medicine used to treat opioid addiction. Buprenorphine and naloxone is not for use as a pain medication. Buprenorphine and naloxone may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Warnings MISUSE OF OPIOID MEDICINE CAN CAUSE ADDICTION, ...