Archive for January, 2008
Rilutek
Rilutek (riluzole) Website: www.rilutek.com Medicine Info: Rilutek is a prescription medication for the treatment of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). Patient Assistance: The Rilutek Continuity Program 1-800-RILUTEKÂ
Lovenox
Lovenox (enoxaparin sodium injection) Website: www.lovenox.com Medicine Info:Â Indicated for the prophylaxis of deep vein thrombosis, which may lead to pulmonary embolism. Patient Assistance: Please call 1-888-632-8607
Nilandron
Nilandron (nilutamide) Website Medicine Info: Nilandron is used for advanced prostate cancer that has begun to spread beyond the prostate gland. Patient Assistance: Call the PACT+ Program at 1-800-996-6626
Taxotere
Taxotere (docetaxel) injection concentrate Website: www.taxotere.com Medicine Info: The only chemotherapy indicated for use in five types of cancer. Patient Assistance: Call the PACT+ Program at 1-800-996-6626
Elitek
Elitek (rasburicase) Website: www.elitekinfo.com Medicine Info: ELITEK is indicated for the initial management of plasma uric acid levels in pediatric patients with leukemia, lymphoma, and solid tumor malignancies who are receiving anticancer therapy expected to result in tumor lysis and subsequent elevation of plasma uric acid. Patient Assistance: Call the PACT+ Program at 1-800-996-6626
Eloxatin
Eloxatin (oxaliplatin injection) Website: www.eloxatin.com Medicine Info: Treatment for colorectal cancer Patient Assistance: Call the PACT+ Program at 1-800-996-6626
Mirapex
Mirapex (pramipexole dihydrochloride tablets) Website: www.mirapex.com Medicine Info: MIRAPEX is a prescription medicine used in the treatment of moderate to severe primary restless legs syndrome (RLS). Restless legs syndrome is a medical condition that is described as an urge to move the legs. This desire to move is often coupled with unpleasant sensations occurring in [...]
Zyban
Zyban (bupropion hydrochloride) Sustained-Release Tablets Website: www.zyban.com Medicine Info: Zyban is an aid to smoking cessation treatment.
Zovirax
ZOVIRAX® (acyclovir) Capsules, Suspension, Tablets, Ointment Website: www.zovirax.com / www.zoviraxointment.com Medicine Info: Zovirax is used for the treatment of herpes simplex virus infections, as well as in the treatment of herpes zoster (shingles).
Zofran
ZOFRAN ODT® (ondansetron) Orally Disintegrating Tablets ZOFRAN® (ondansetron hydrochloride) Tablets Website: www.zofran.com Medicine Info: Zofran is used for the prevention of nausea and vomiting caused by radiation therapy and chemotherapy for cancer, and, in some cases, to prevent these problems following surgery.