What is Defencath prescribed for? Defencath is prescribed to reduce the incidence of catheter-related bloodstream infections in adults with kidney failure receiving chronic hemodialysis through a central venous catheter. What is Defencath and what does it do? Defencath, pronounced de fen’ kath, (generic name: taurolidine, heparin), is made to prevent...
What is Fruzaqla prescribed for? Fruzaqla is prescribed for the treatment of adult patients with metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) who have been previously treated with fluoropyrimidine‑, oxaliplatin‑, and irinotecan‑based chemotherapy, an anti‑VEGF therapy, and, if RAS wild‑type and medically appropriate, an anti-EGFR therapy. What is Fruzaqla and what does it...
What is Loqtorzi prescribed for? Loqtorzi is prescribed to treat recurrent or metastatic nasopharyngeal carcinoma when used together with or following other therapies. What is Loqtorzi and what does it do? Loqtorzi, pronounced lok-tor-zee, (generic name: vonoprazan) is a medication recently approved by the FDA for treating nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC), a type of...
What is Omvoh prescribed for? Omvoh is prescribed for the treatment of moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis in adults. What is Omvoh and what does it do? Omvoh, pronounced ahm-VOH, (generic name: mirikizumab-mrkz) is a medication recently approved to treat adults with moderate to severe ulcerative colitis, a chronic condition...
What is Agamree prescribed for? Agamree is prescribed for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) in patients 2 years of age and older. What is Agamree and what does it do? Agamree, pronounced ah gam' ree, (generic name: vamorolone), is a medication that was approved by the FDA to help treat Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). DMD...
What is Bimzelx prescribed for? Bimzelx is prescribed to treat moderate to severe plaque psoriasis in adults who are candidates for systemic therapy or phototherapy. What is Bimzelx and what does it do? Bimzelx, pronounced bim zel’ ex, (generic name: bimekizumab-bkzx) is a medication approved by the FDA to help adults with moderate to severe plaque...