Understanding Gazyva: An Immunotherapy Cancer Medication
Gazyva is a prescription drug that contains the active ingredient obinutuzumab and is used to treat follicular lymphoma and chronic lymphocytic leukemia. This cancer immunotherapy medicine is typically used in conjunction with other anticancer medications. It was authorized by the
Abraxane: The Minimal Side Effect Chemotherapy Option for Cancer
Breast, lung, and pancreatic cancer are some of the most prevalent cancers today. Abraxane is a chemotherapeutic drug that is used to combat advanced stages of these cancers. In recent years, this treatment has been promoted as a more favorable
A Guide to Ruxience (Rituximab): How It Works, Dosing, and Side Effects
Ruxience, the brand name for rituximab, is used to treat adults with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) (Wegener's granulomatosis), microscopic polyangiitis (MPA), rheumatoid arthritis (RA), and certain types of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma (NHL).
What Is Tafinlar (Dabrafenib)?
Tafinlar (dabrafenib) is a chemotherapy medication used to treat certain cancers affecting your skin, lung, and thyroid. It is a brand-name prescription medication that belongs to a family of chemotherapy medications known as kinase inhibitors. Tafinlar is FDA-approved to treat people
Mavyret: A Highly Effective Treatment for Chronic Hepatitis C
Mavyret is a prescription drug FDA-approved to treat chronic (long-term) hepatitis C in adults and children 3 years and older. It is a combination product that contains two antiviral medications: pibrentasvir and glecaprevir. Your doctor may prescribe this medication if you
The Role of Injectafer in Managing Iron Deficiency Anemia
Injectafer is a brand name for ferric carboxymaltose, an iron-replacement medication that is given as an intravenous injection to treat iron deficiency anemia (IDA) in adult and pediatric (1 year of age and older) patients. Iron deficiency anemia is a
Orencia (Abatacept) as a Treatment for Arthritis
Orencia is the brand name for an injectable biologic medication called abatacept. It is used to treat psoriatic arthritis (PsA), rheumatoid arthritis (RA), and polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis (pJIA). These conditions occur as a result of abnormal attacks of your
Azacitidine: An Overview of This Blood Cancer Drug
Azacitidine (Vidaza, Onureg) is a chemotherapy medication used to treat different types of blood cancers. The Vidaza brand is commonly given as an injection under the skin (subcutaneous), but it can also be given as an injection through the veins
Myfortic (Mycophenolic Acid): What You Need to Know
Mycophenolic acid (MPA), sold under the brand name Myfortic, is a prescription medication used to prevent the rejection of organ transplants in adult patients and children aged 5 years or older. It belongs to the class of drugs known as
Nplate (Romiplostim): A Comprehensive Guide
Nplate is a medication that is in the form of a subcutaneous injection typically prescribed to treat immune thrombocytopenia (a condition characterized by low platelet count) in adults and pediatric patients when previous treatments like corticosteroids, splenectomy, or immunoglobulins do