Benlysta

Generic Name: belimumab (Intravenous route)

be-LIM-ue-mab

Commonly used brand name(s)

In the U.S.

• Benlysta

Available Dosage Forms:

• Powder for Solution

Pharmacologic Class: Monoclonal Antibody

Uses For Benlysta

Belimumab injection is used to treat systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE or lupus) in adults who are also receiving other therapy. It is a monoclonal antibody that changes the immune system to help control lupus symptoms.

This medicine is to be administered only by or under the immediate supervision of your doctor.

Before Using Benlysta

In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:

Allergies

Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.

Pediatric

Appropriate studies have not been performed on the relationship of age to the effects of belimumab injection in children. Safety and efficacy have not been established.

Geriatric

Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated geriatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of belimumab injection in the elderly.

Pregnancy

	Pregnancy Category	Explanation
All Trimesters	C	Animal studies have shown an adverse effect and there are no adequate studies in pregnant women OR no animal studies have been conducted and there are no adequate studies in pregnant women.

Breast Feeding

There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding.

Interactions with Medicines

Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your healthcare professional if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicine.

Interactions with Food/Tobacco/Alcohol

Certain medicines should not be used at or around the time of eating food or eating certain types of food since interactions may occur. Using alcohol or tobacco with certain medicines may also cause interactions to occur. Discuss with your healthcare professional the use of your medicine with food, alcohol, or tobacco.

Other Medical Problems

The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of this medicine. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:

• Depression, history of or


• Mental illness, history of—Use with caution. May make these conditions worse.

• Infection or


• Weak immune system (eg, history of cancer or steroid use)—May decrease your body's ability to fight infection.

Proper Use of Benlysta

A nurse or other trained health professional will give you this medicine. This medicine is given through a needle placed in one of your veins.

This medicine must be given slowly, so the needle will remain in place for at least one hour. You may also receive medicines to help prevent possible allergic reactions to the injection.

This medicine comes with a Medication Guide. It is very important that you read and understand this information. Be sure to ask your doctor about anything you do not understand.

Precautions While Using Benlysta

It is very important that your doctor check your progress at regular visits to make sure that this medicine is working properly. Blood tests may be needed to check for unwanted effects.

You should not receive this medicine if you are also using cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan®).

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or if you plan to become pregnant. Women who could potentially get pregnant while receiving this medicine must use an effective form of birth control during therapy and for at least 4 months after the last dose. If you become pregnant while receiving this medicine, your doctor may want you to join a registry for pregnant patients.

This medicine may increase your risk of developing infections. Avoid being near people who are sick while you are receiving this medicine. Wash your hands often. Tell your doctor if you have any kind of infection before you receive the medicine. Also tell your doctor if you have ever had an infection that would not go away or an infection that kept coming back.

Call your doctor right away if you have blurred vision; a cough that won't go away; fever, chills, or flu-like symptoms, such as a runny or stuffy nose; a headache; night sweats; or weight loss. These may be signs that you have an infection.

Belimumab may cause an infustion reaction while you are receiving it or right after the infusion ends. Check with your doctor or nurse right away if you have a headache; itching; dizziness, fainting, or lightheadedness; nausea; muscle or joint pain; or a rash.

This medicine may cause a serious type of allergic reaction called anaphylaxis. Anaphylaxis can be life-threatening and requires immediate medical attention. Tell your doctor right away if you have chest pain; hives; itching; a rash; swelling of the face, tongue, and throat; or trouble breathing after you receive the medicine.

This medicine may cause some people to be agitated, irritable, or display other abnormal behaviors. It may also cause some people to have suicidal thoughts and tendencies or to become more depressed. If you or your caregiver notice any of these unwanted effects, tell your doctor right away.

While you are being treated with belimumab, and after you stop treatment with it, do not have any immunizations (vaccines) without your doctor's approval. Belimumab may lower your body's resistance and the vaccine may not work as well or you might get the infection the vaccine is meant to prevent. In addition, you should not be around other persons living in your household who receive live virus vaccines because there is a chance they could pass the virus on to you. Some examples of live vaccines include measles, mumps, influenza (nasal flu vaccine), poliovirus (oral form), rotavirus, and rubella. Do not get close to them and do not stay in the same room with them for very long. If you have questions about this, talk to your doctor.

Benlysta Side Effects

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

More common

• Bladder pain


• bleeding, blistering, burning, coldness, discoloration of skin, feeling of pressure, hives, infection, inflammation, itching, lumps, numbness, pain, rash, redness, scarring, soreness, stinging, swelling, tenderness, tingling, ulceration, or warmth at the site of injection


• bloody or cloudy urine


• body aches or pain


• chest congestion


• chills


• cough


• cough-producing mucus


• diarrhea


• difficult, burning, or painful urination


• difficulty with breathing or swallowing


• dizziness


• ear congestion


• facial swelling


• fever


• frequent urge to urinate


• general feeling of discomfort or illness


• headache


• hives


• itching, pain, redness, swelling, tenderness, or warmth on the skin


• joint pain


• loss of appetite


• lower back or side pain


• muscle aches and pains


• nasal congestion


• nausea or vomiting


• pain or tenderness around the eyes and cheekbones


• reddening of the skin, especially around the ears


• swelling of the eyes, face, or inside of the nose


• shivering


• shortness of breath or troubled breathing


• skin rash


• sneezing


• sore throat


• stuffy or runny nose


• sweating


• tightness in the chest


• trouble sleeping


• unusual tiredness or weakness


• wheezing

Less common

• Black, tarry stools


• fast heartbeat


• hoarseness


• sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth


• swollen glands


• tender, swollen glands in the neck


• unusual bleeding or bruising


• voice changes

Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

More common

• Arm or leg pain


• sleeplessness


• unable to sleep

Less common

• Abdominal or stomach pain


• depression


• fear or nervousness


• headache, severe and throbbing


• weakness

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

See also: Benlysta side effects (in more detail)

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Chemical Formula

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Pronunciation: brome-fen-EER-ah-meen/soo-doe-eh-FED-rin
Generic Name: Brompheniramine/Pseudoephedrine
Brand Name: Examples include Bromfed and Lodrane D

Bromfed is used for:

Relieving symptoms of sinus congestion, pressure, runny nose, and sneezing due to colds, upper respiratory infections, and allergies. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Bromfed is an antihistamine and decongestant combination. The antihistamine works by blocking the action of histamine, which helps reduce symptoms such as watery eyes and sneezing. The decongestant promotes sinus and nasal drainage, which relieves congestion and pressure.

Do NOT use Bromfed if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Bromfed


• you have severe high blood pressure, severe heart blood vessel disease, rapid heartbeat, or severe heart problems


• you take sodium oxybate (GHB) or if you have taken furazolidone or a monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor (eg, phenelzine) within the last 14 days

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Bromfed:

Some medical conditions may interact with Bromfed. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding


• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement


• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances


• if you have a fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat; heart blood vessel problems; or other heart problems


• if you have a history of asthma; lung problems (eg, emphysema); adrenal gland problems (eg, adrenal gland tumor); high blood pressure; diabetes; stroke; glaucoma; a blockage of your stomach, bladder, or intestines; ulcers; trouble urinating; an enlarged prostate; seizures; or an overactive thyroid

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• Beta-blockers (eg, propranolol), COMT inhibitors (eg, tolcapone), furazolidone, indomethacin, MAO inhibitors (eg, phenelzine), sodium oxybate (GHB), or tricyclic antidepressants (eg, amitriptyline) because side effects of Bromfed may be increased


• Digoxin or droxidopa because the risk of irregular heartbeat or heart attack may be increased


• Bromocriptine or hydantoins (eg, phenytoin) because side effects may be increased by Bromfed


• Guanadrel, guanethidine, methyldopa, mecamylamine, or reserpine because effectiveness may be decreased by Bromfed

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Bromfed may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

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Use Bromfed as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• Bromfed may be taken with or without food.


• If you miss a dose of Bromfed, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Bromfed.

Important safety information:

• Bromfed may cause dizziness, drowsiness, or blurred vision. Do not drive, operate machinery, or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how you react to Bromfed. Using Bromfed alone, with certain other medicines, or with alcohol may lessen your ability to drive or perform other potentially dangerous tasks.


• Do not take diet or appetite control medicines while you are taking Bromfed without checking with your doctor.


• Bromfed contains pseudoephedrine. Before you begin taking any new prescription or nonprescription medicine, read the ingredients to see if it also contains pseudoephedrine. If it does or if you are uncertain, contact your doctor or pharmacist.


• Do NOT exceed the recommended dose or take Bromfed for longer than prescribed without checking with your doctor.


• If your symptoms do not improve within 5 to 7 days or if they become worse, check with your doctor.


• Bromfed may cause increased sensitivity to the sun. Avoid exposure to the sun, sunlamps, or tanning booths until you know how you react to Bromfed. Use a sunscreen or protective clothing if you must be outside for a prolonged period.


• If you are scheduled for allergy skin testing, do not take Bromfed for several days before the test because it may decrease your response to the skin tests.


• Before you have any medical or dental treatments, emergency care, or surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are using Bromfed.


• Use Bromfed with caution in the ELDERLY because they may be more sensitive to its effects.


• Caution is advised when using Bromfed in CHILDREN because they may be more sensitive to its effects.


• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant while taking Bromfed, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Bromfed during pregnancy. It is unknown if Bromfed is excreted in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking Bromfed.

Possible side effects of Bromfed:

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Constipation; diarrhea; dizziness; drowsiness; excitability; headache; loss of appetite; nausea; nervousness or anxiety; trouble sleeping; upset stomach; vomiting; weakness.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); difficulty urinating or inability to urinate; fast or irregular heartbeat; hallucinations; seizures; severe dizziness, lightheadedness, or headache; tremor; trouble sleeping; vision changes.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.

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If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center, or emergency room immediately. Symptoms may include blurred vision; confusion; hallucinations; seizures; severe dizziness, lightheadedness, or headache; severe drowsiness; unusually fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat; vomiting.

Proper storage of Bromfed:

Store Bromfed at room temperature, between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Bromfed out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

• If you have any questions about Bromfed, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.


• Bromfed is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.


• If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.


• Check with your pharmacist about how to dispose of unused medicine.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Bromfed. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.

Issue Date: February 1, 2012

Database Edition 12.1.1.002

Copyright © 2012 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc.

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Biaxin Suspension

Pronunciation: kla-RITH-roe-MYE-sin
Generic Name: Clarithromycin
Brand Name: Biaxin

Biaxin Suspension is used for:

Treating infections caused by certain bacteria.

Biaxin Suspension is a macrolide antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of or killing sensitive bacteria by reducing the production of important proteins needed by the bacteria to survive.

Do NOT use Biaxin Suspension if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Biaxin Suspension or to any other macrolide (eg, erythromycin)


• you have had liver problems or yellowing of the skin or eyes caused by previous use of Biaxin Suspension


• you are taking alfuzosin, astemizole, cabazitaxel, cisapride, conivaptan, diltiazem, docetaxel, dofetilide, dronedarone, eletriptan, an ergot alkaloid (eg, dihydroergotamine, ergotamine), lovastatin, lurasidone, nilotinib, pimozide, propafenone, quinupristin/dalfopristin, ranolazine, romidepsin, salmeterol, silodosin, simvastatin, tamsulosin, terfenadine, tetrabenazine, ticagrelor, tolvaptan, or toremifene


• you have kidney or liver problems and you are also taking colchicine

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Biaxin Suspension:

Some medical conditions may interact with Biaxin Suspension. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding


• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement


• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances


• if you have a certain blood disorder (eg, porphyria), kidney problems, liver problems, or myasthenia gravis

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Biaxin Suspension. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

• Many prescription and nonprescription medicines (eg, used for allergies, anxiety, asthma or other breathing problems, blood thinning, cancer, decreased blood clot formation, diabetes, enlarged prostate, erectile dysfunction, gout, heart problems, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, high prolactin levels, HIV, immune system suppression, infections, inflammation, irregular heartbeat, malaria, mental or mood problems, migraines, nausea and vomiting, pain, parathyroid problems, pulmonary arterial hypertension [PAH], overactive bladder, seizures, sleep, stomach or bowel problems, Tourette syndrome, and other conditions), multivitamin products, and herbal or dietary supplements (eg, herbal teas, coenzyme Q10, garlic, ginseng, ginkgo, St. John's wort) may interact with Biaxin Suspension, increasing the risk of side effects

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Biaxin Suspension may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use Biaxin Suspension:

Use Biaxin Suspension as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• Take Biaxin Suspension by mouth with or without food.


• Shake well before each use. Use a measuring device marked for medicine dosing. Ask your pharmacist for help if you are unsure of how to measure your dose.


• To completely rinse all of the medicine from your mouth, follow each dose with water or food.


• If you are also taking zidovudine, do not take it within 2 hours before or after Biaxin Suspension.


• Biaxin Suspension works best if it is taken at the same time(s) each day.


• To clear up your infection completely, take Biaxin Suspension for the full course of treatment. Keep taking it even if you feel better in a few days.


• Do not miss any doses. If you miss a dose of Biaxin Suspension, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Biaxin Suspension.

Important safety information:

• Be sure to use Biaxin Suspension for the full course of treatment. If you do not, the medicine may not clear up your infection completely. The bacteria could also become less sensitive to this or other medicines. This could make the infection harder to treat in the future.


• Biaxin Suspension only works against bacteria; it does not treat viral infections (eg, the common cold).


• Long-term or repeated use of Biaxin Suspension may cause a second infection. Tell your doctor if signs of a second infection occur. Your medicine may need to be changed to treat this.


• Mild diarrhea is common with antibiotic use. However, a more serious form of diarrhea (pseudomembranous colitis) may rarely occur. This may develop while you use the antibiotic or within several months after you stop using it. Contact your doctor right away if stomach pain or cramps, severe diarrhea, or bloody stools occur. Do not treat diarrhea without first checking with your doctor.


• Severe and sometimes fatal liver problems have been reported with Biaxin Suspension. This has usually been reversible when the medicine is stopped. Discuss any questions or concerns with your doctor. Tell your doctor right away if you experience symptoms of liver problems (eg, yellowing of the skin or eyes; dark urine; pale stools; severe or persistent nausea, loss of appetite, or stomach pain; unusual tiredness).


• Tell your doctor or dentist that you take Biaxin Suspension before you receive any medical or dental care, emergency care, or surgery.


• Diabetes patients - Biaxin Suspension may rarely affect your blood sugar. Check blood sugar levels closely. Ask your doctor before you change the dose of your diabetes medicine.


• There have been reports of tooth discoloration with the use of Biaxin Suspension. This has usually been reversible with a dental cleaning.


• There have been reports of hearing loss with Biaxin Suspension, usually in elderly women. This has usually been reversible. Discuss any questions or concerns with your doctor.


• Caution is advised when using Biaxin Suspension in CHILDREN; they may be more sensitive to its effects, especially diarrhea and vomiting.


• Biaxin Suspension should be used with extreme caution in CHILDREN younger than 6 months old; safety and effectiveness in these children have not been confirmed.


• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: Biaxin Suspension has been shown to cause harm to the fetus. Biaxin Suspension is not recommended for use during pregnancy except when no other antibiotics can be used. If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Biaxin Suspension while you are pregnant. It is not known if Biaxin Suspension is found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use Biaxin Suspension, check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.

Possible side effects of Biaxin Suspension:

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Abnormal taste; diarrhea; headache; indigestion; nausea; stomach discomfort; vomiting.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); bloody stools; confusion; decreased urination; depression; dizziness; emotional or mood changes; fast or irregular heartbeat; hallucinations; loss of taste or sense of smell; muscle weakness; nightmares; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin; seizures; severe diarrhea; severe stomach pain/cramps; symptoms of liver problems (eg, yellowing of the skin or eyes; dark urine; pale stools; severe or persistent nausea, loss of appetite, or stomach pain; unusual tiredness); tremor; trouble sleeping.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.

See also: Biaxin side effects (in more detail)

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center, or emergency room immediately. Symptoms may include diarrhea; nausea; stomach pain; vomiting.

Proper storage of Biaxin Suspension:

Store Biaxin Suspension at room temperature, between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C), in a tightly closed container. Do not store in the refrigerator. Use within 14 days. Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Biaxin Suspension out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

• If you have any questions about Biaxin Suspension, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.


• Biaxin Suspension is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.


• If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.


• Check with your pharmacist about how to dispose of unused medicine.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Biaxin Suspension. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.

Issue Date: February 1, 2012

Database Edition 12.1.1.002

Copyright © 2012 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc.

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Generic Name: gramicidin, neomycin, and polymyxin B ophthalmic (gram i SYE din, NEE oh MYE sin, POL ee MIX in B off THAL mik)

Brand Names: Neosporin Ophthalmic, Ocu-Spore-G

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Gramicidin, neomycin, and polymyxin B are all antibiotics. They are used to treat bacterial infections.

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What is the most important information I should know about Ocu-Spore-G (gramicidin, neomycin, and polymyxin B ophthalmic)?

Contact your doctor if your symptoms begin to get worse or if you do not see any improvement in your condition after a few days.

Do not touch the dropper to any surface, including your eyes or hands. The dropper is sterile. If it becomes contaminated, it could cause an infection in your eye.

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Who should not use Ocu-Spore-G (gramicidin, neomycin, and polymyxin B ophthalmic)?

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How should I use Ocu-Spore-G (gramicidin, neomycin, and polymyxin B ophthalmic)?

Use gramicidin, neomycin, and polymyxin B eyedrops exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.

Wash your hands before and after using your eyedrops.

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  Tilt your head back slightly and pull down on your lower eyelid. Position the dropper above your eye. Look up and away from the dropper. Squeeze out a drop and close your eye. Apply gentle pressure to the inside corner of your eye (near your nose) for about 1 minute to prevent the liquid from draining down your tear duct. If you are using more than one drop in the same eye or drops in both eyes, repeat the process with about 5 minutes between drops.

  
  

Do not touch the dropper to any surface, including your eyes or hands. The dropper is sterile. If it becomes contaminated, it could cause an infection in your eye. Do not use any eyedrop that is discolored or has particles in it. Store gramicidin, neomycin, and polymyxin B ophthalmic at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Keep the bottle properly capped.

What happens if I miss a dose?

Apply the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next regularly scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and apply the next one as directed. Do not use a double dose of this medication.

What happens if I overdose?

An overdose of this medication is unlikely to occur. If you do suspect an overdose, wash the eye with water and call an emergency room or poison control center near you. If the drops have been ingested, drink plenty of fluid and call an emergency center for advice.

What should I avoid while using Ocu-Spore-G (gramicidin, neomycin, and polymyxin B ophthalmic)?

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This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

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Dexilant

Generic Name: dexlansoprazole (Oral route)

dex-lan-SOE-pra-zole

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• Dexilant


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Pharmacologic Class: Proton Pump Inhibitor

Uses For Dexilant

Dexlansoprazole is used to treat certain conditions in which there is too much acid in the stomach. It is used to treat erosive esophagitis or "heartburn" caused by gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a condition where the acid in the stomach washes back up into the esophagus.

Dexlansoprazole is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI). It works by decreasing the amount of acid produced by the stomach.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

Before Using Dexilant

In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:

Allergies

Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.

Pediatric

Appropriate studies have not been performed on the relationship of age to the effects of dexlansoprazole in the pediatric population. Safety and efficacy have not been established.

Geriatric

Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated geriatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of dexlansoprazole in the elderly.

Pregnancy

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All Trimesters	B	Animal studies have revealed no evidence of harm to the fetus, however, there are no adequate studies in pregnant women OR animal studies have shown an adverse effect, but adequate studies in pregnant women have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus.

Breast Feeding

There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding.

Interactions with Medicines

Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are taking this medicine, it is especially important that your healthcare professional know if you are taking any of the medicines listed below. The following interactions have been selected on the basis of their potential significance and are not necessarily all-inclusive.

Using this medicine with any of the following medicines is usually not recommended, but may be required in some cases. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines.

• Atazanavir


• Methotrexate


• Mycophenolate Mofetil


• Nilotinib

Using this medicine with any of the following medicines may cause an increased risk of certain side effects, but using both drugs may be the best treatment for you. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines.

• Warfarin

Interactions with Food/Tobacco/Alcohol

Certain medicines should not be used at or around the time of eating food or eating certain types of food since interactions may occur. Using alcohol or tobacco with certain medicines may also cause interactions to occur. Discuss with your healthcare professional the use of your medicine with food, alcohol, or tobacco.

Other Medical Problems

The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of this medicine. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:

• Hypomagnesemia (low magnesium in the blood), history of or


• Osteoporosis (bone problem) or


• Seizures, history of—Use with caution. May make these conditions worse.

• Liver disease—Use with caution. The effects may be increased because of slower removal from the body.

Proper Use of dexlansoprazole

This section provides information on the proper use of a number of products that contain dexlansoprazole. It may not be specific to Dexilant. Please read with care.

Take this medicine only as directed by your doctor. Do not take more of it, do not take it more often, and do not take it for a longer time than your doctor ordered.

This medicine comes with a patient information insert. Read and follow the instructions in the insert carefully. Ask your doctor if you have any questions.

You may take this medicine with or without food.

Swallow the delayed-release capsule whole. If you cannot swallow the capsule whole, you may open it and pour the medicine into a tablespoon of soft food such as applesauce, pudding, or yogurt. Swallow the mixture right away without chewing. Do not store the mixed medicine for later use.

Use only the brand of this medicine that your doctor prescribed. Different brands may not work the same way.

Dosing

The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of this medicine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine.

• For oral dosage form (delayed-release capsules):
  
  • For erosive esophagitis (EE):
    
    • Adults—60 milligrams (mg) once a day for up to 8 weeks. To prevent erosive esophagitis from coming back and for relief of heartburn, your doctor may want you to take 30 mg once a day for up to 6 months.
    
    
    • Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
    
    
  
  
  • For gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD):
    
    • Adults—30 milligrams (mg) once a day for 4 weeks.
    
    
    • Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
    
    
  
  

Missed Dose

If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.

Storage

Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep from freezing.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.

Ask your healthcare professional how you should dispose of any medicine you do not use.

Precautions While Using Dexilant

It is important that your doctor check your progress at regular visits. This will allow your doctor to see if this medicine is working properly and to decide if you should continue to take it. Blood tests may be needed to check for unwanted effects. If your condition does not improve, or if it become worse, check with your doctor.

This medicine may cause a serious type of allergic reaction called anaphylaxis. Anaphylaxis can be life-threatening and requires immediate medical attention. Stop using this medicine and check with your doctor right away if you have a rash; itching; hoarseness; trouble breathing; trouble swallowing; or any swelling of your hands, face, or mouth while you are using this medicine.

Dexlansoprazole may increase your risk of having fractures of the hip, wrist, and spine. This is more likely if you are 50 years of age and older, if you receive high doses of this medicine, or use it for one year or more.

This medicine may cause hypomagnesemia (low magnesium in the blood). This is more likely to occur if you are taking this medicine for more than one year, or if you are taking this medicine together with digoxin (Lanoxin®) or certain diuretics or "water pills". Stop using this medicine and check with your doctor right away if you have convulsions (seizures); fast, racing, or uneven heartbeat; muscle spasms (tetany); tremors; or unusual tiredness or weakness.

Do not stop taking this medicine without first checking with your doctor, or unless told to do so by your doctor.

Do not take other medicines unless they have been discussed with your doctor. This includes prescription (e.g., atazanavir, Reyataz®) or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicines and herbal or vitamin supplements.

Dexilant Side Effects

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

Less common

• Acid or sour stomach


• belching


• black, tarry stools


• bleeding after defecation


• bleeding from the rectum or bloody stools


• bloated or full feeling


• blurred vision


• burning feeling in the chest or stomach


• burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings


• chest pain or discomfort


• chest tightness or heaviness


• confusion


• constipation


• continuing diarrhea


• continuing stomach pain


• convulsions


• cracked lips


• decreased urine


• deep or fast breathing with dizziness


• depression


• diarrhea


• difficult or labored breathing


• dry mouth


• excess air or gas in the stomach


• fast, irregular, pounding, or racing heartbeat or pulse


• feeling of heat


• fever


• gaseous abdominal or stomach pain


• headache


• headache, severe and throbbing


• heartburn


• hives


• hoarseness


• incoherent speech


• increased thirst


• increased urination


• indigestion


• irritation


• itching


• joint pain, stiffness, or swelling


• lightheadedness, dizziness, or fainting


• loss of appetite


• metallic taste


• mood changes


• muscle pain or cramps


• muscle weakness


• nausea or vomiting


• nervousness


• numbness or tingling in the hands, feet, or lips


• pain


• pain or burning in the throat


• pain or discomfort in the arms, jaw, leg, back, or neck


• pale skin


• passing of gas


• pounding in the ears


• rash


• recurrent fever


• redness of the skin


• right upper abdominal or stomach pain and fullness


• seizures


• shakiness in the legs, arms, hands, or feet


• sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips, tongue, or inside the mouth


• stomach cramps


• stomach discomfort, fullness, upset, or pain


• sweating


• swelling


• swelling of the eyelids, face, lips, hands, or feet


• swollen, painful, or tender lymph glands in the neck, armpit, or groin


• tenderness in the stomach area


• thirst


• troubled breathing with exertion


• uncomfortable swelling around the anus


• unusual bleeding or bruising


• unusual tiredness or weakness


• vomiting of blood or material that looks like coffee grounds


• watery or bloody diarrhea


• weight loss


• wheezing


• yellow eyes or skin

Incidence not known

• Drowsiness


• muscle spasms (tetany) or twitching


• seizures


• trembling

Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

Less common

• Abnormal dreams


• blemishes on the skin


• blistering, crusting, irritation, itching, or reddening of the skin


• body aches or pain


• bumps on the skin


• burning or itching around the anus


• burning while urinating


• change in taste or bad, unusual, or unpleasant (after) taste


• changes in appetite


• changes in menstrual periods


• chills


• congestion


• continuing ringing or buzzing or other unexplained noise in the ears


• cough


• cracked, dry, or scaly skin


• decreased interest in sexual intercourse


• decreased sexual ability in males


• difficult or painful urination


• difficulty with moving


• dry, puffy skin


• ear congestion


• ear pain


• excess air or gas in the stomach or intestines


• falls


• feeling cold


• feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings


• feeling of warmth


• frequent strong or increased urge to urinate


• general feeling of discomfort or illness


• hearing loss


• heavy bleeding


• hiccups


• hives or welts


• inability to have or keep an erection


• lack or loss of strength


• longer or heavier menstrual periods


• loss in sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance


• loss of voice


• muscle or bone pain


• muscle stiffness


• noisy breathing


• pain around the anus


• pain or tenderness around the eyes and cheekbones


• pain, swelling, or redness in the joints


• painful sexual intercourse


• pimples


• red, sore eyes


• redness of the face, neck, arms, and occasionally, upper chest


• sensation of spinning


• shivering


• sleeplessness


• sneezing


• sore throat


• stuffy or runny nose


• sudden sweating


• sunburn


• thick, white, or curd-like vaginal discharge


• trouble remembering


• trouble sleeping


• unable to sleep


• voice changes


• weight gain

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

See also: Dexilant side effects (in more detail)

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