Fulvestrant (Faslodex)
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 locally advanced
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)
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 effects of
Osimertinib (Tagrisso)
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 endothelial growth
Acalabrutinib (Calquence)
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 work by
Olaparib (Lynparza)
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 other anticancer
Rituximab (Rituxan)
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.
Pegfilgrastim (Fulphila)
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 is not
Capecitabine (Xeloda)
Capecitabine (pronounced [ka pe SITE a been]) is also known by the brand name, Xeloda. Capecitabine is an antineoplastic (anticancer) drug that belongs to a class called antimetabolites (metabolic inhibitor), and it may be prescribed alone or in combination with
Lenvatinib (Lenvima)
Lenvatinib (pronounced [len VA ti nib]) is also known by the brand name, Lenvima. It is an antineoplastic (anti-cancer) drug that belongs to a class called tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKI) of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) receptors. TKIs work by