Enzalutamide (Xtandi)
What Is Xtandi? Enzalutamide (pronounced [en za LOO ta mide]) is also known by the brand name, Xtandi. It is currently only available as the brand, Xtandi, and there is no generic available. Xtandi is an antineoplastic (anti-cancer) drug that belongs
Fulvestrant (Faslodex)
What Is Fulvestrant? Fulvestrant (pronounced [fool VES trant]) is also known by the brand name, Faslodex. It is an antineoplastic (anti-cancer) drug that belongs to a class called estrogen receptor antagonists. It is an injectable solution that is used to treat
The Essential Guide to Medicare IVIG Coverage
Medicare provides coverage for IVIG and SCIG therapies in many instances, but navigating the details can sometimes be difficult. This guide will provide an overview of how IG therapies are covered under Medicare. Medicare will provide coverage for IVIG based
Darolutamide (Nubeqa)
What Is Darolutamide? Darolutamide (pronounced [DAR oh LOO ta mide]) is also known by the brand name, Nubeqa. It is a type of chemotherapy and an antineoplastic (anticancer) drug that belongs to a class called antiandrogens. It works by counteracting the
Osimertinib (Tagrisso)
What Is Osimertinib? Osimertinib (pronounced [oh si mer ti nib]) is also known by the brand name, Tagrisso. It is a type of chemotherapy and an antineoplastic (anticancer) drug that belongs to a class called tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKI) of vascular
Acalabrutinib (Calquence)
What Is Acalabrutinib? Acalabrutinib (pronounced [a KAL a broo ti nib]) is also known by the brand name, Calquence. It is a type of chemotherapy and an antineoplastic (anticancer) drug that belongs to a class called tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKI). TKIs
Olaparib (Lynparza)
What Is Olaparib? Olaparib (pronounced [oh LAP a rib]) is also known by the brand name, Lynparza. It is an antineoplastic (anticancer) drug that belongs to a class called PARP inhibitors, and it may be prescribed alone or in combination with
Rituximab (Rituxan)
What Is Rituximab? Rituximab (pronounced [ri TUK si mab]) is also known by the brand name, Rituxin. Rituximab is a type of chemotherapy, and it is an antineoplastic (anti-cancer) drug that belongs to a class called anti-CD20 monoclonal antibodies. Based on Rituxan,
Pegfilgrastim (Fulphila)
What Is Pegfilgrastim? Pegfilgrastim (pronounced [peg fil GRA stim]), which is also known by the brand name, Neulasta, is a hematopoietic agent that is used to treat neutropenia. Neulasta was the first medication produced based on the active element pegfilgrastim. Pegfilgrastim
Capecitabine (Xeloda)
Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) isn’t just a complicated medical term; it’s a rare disease that can cause sensory loss and severely impact mobility. CIDP occurs when an autoimmune response causes the body to attack the myelin, the protective covering