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idursulfase Intravenous
idursulfase (Intravenous route)eye-dur-SUL-faseIntravenous routeSolutionRisk of anaphylaxisLife-threatening anaphylactic reactions have been observed in some patients during idursulfase infusions. Therefore, appropriate medical support should be readily available when idursulfase is administered. Biphasic anaphylactic reactions have also been observed after idursulfase administration a...
Idursulfase
Idursulfase Generic Name: Idursulfase (EYE-dur-SUL-fase)Brand Name: ElapraseIdursulfase may sometimes cause severe and possibly fatal allergic reactions. Tell your doctor at once if you develop trouble breathing; tightness in the chest; severe dizziness; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue; hoarseness; or seizures. You should receive Idursulfase only under medical supervision in...
Idursulfase
IdursulfasePronunciation: (EYE-dur-SUL-fase)Class: Endocrine and metabolic agentTrade Names:Elaprase- Solution for injection 2 mg/mLPharmacologyProvides exogenous enzyme for uptake into cellular lysosomes.PharmacokineticsAbsorptionC max is about 1.5 mcg/mL after 1 wk and about 1.1 mcg/mL after 27 wk. The AUC after 1 wk and 27 wk is about 206 and 169 min•mcg/mL, respect...
Ifex
IfexGeneric Name: ifosfamide (eye FOS fah mide)Brand Names: IfexWhat is Ifex (ifosfamide)?Ifosfamide is a cancer (antineoplastic) medication. Ifosfamide interferes with the growth of cancer cells and slows their growth and spread in the body.Ifosfamide is used to treat testicular cancer.Ifosfamide may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.Wha...
Ifex
IfexGeneric Name: ifosfamide (Intravenous route)eye-FOS-fa-mideIntravenous routePowder for SolutionIfosfamide should be administered under the supervision of a qualified physician experienced in the use of cancer chemotherapeutic agents. Urotoxic side effects, especially hemorrhagic cystitis, as well as CNS toxicities such as confusion and coma have been associated with the use of ifosfa...
Ifex Solution
Ifex SolutionGeneric Name: Ifosfamide (eye-FOSS-fuh-mide)Brand Name: IfexIfex Solution should only be used under the supervision of a doctor experienced with the use of cancer medicines. Bladder effects (eg, bleeding, inflammation) or central nervous system effects (eg, confusion, coma) may occur with use of Ifex Solution. Contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of these symp...
Ifex
Ifex Generic Name: Ifosfamide and Mesna (eye-FOSS-fuh-mide and MES-nuh)Brand Name: Ifex and MesnexIfex should only be used under the supervision of a doctor experienced with the use of cancer medicines. Bladder effects (eg, bleeding, inflammation) or central nervous system effects (eg, confusion, coma) may occur with use of Ifex . Contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of t...
ifosfamide
ifosfamideGeneric Name: ifosfamide (eye FOS fah mide)Brand Names: IfexWhat is ifosfamide?Ifosfamide is a cancer (antineoplastic) medication. Ifosfamide interferes with the growth of cancer cells and slows their growth and spread in the body.Ifosfamide is used to treat testicular cancer.Ifosfamide may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.What ...
ifosfamide Intravenous
ifosfamide (Intravenous route)eye-FOS-fa-mideIntravenous routePowder for SolutionIfosfamide should be administered under the supervision of a qualified physician experienced in the use of cancer chemotherapeutic agents. Urotoxic side effects, especially hemorrhagic cystitis, as well as CNS toxicities such as confusion and coma have been associated with the use of ifosfamide. When they occur,...
Ifosfamide Solution
Ifosfamide SolutionGeneric Name: Ifosfamide (eye-FOSS-fuh-mide)Brand Name: IfexIfosfamide Solution should only be used under the supervision of a doctor experienced with the use of cancer medicines. Bladder effects (eg, bleeding, inflammation) or central nervous system effects (eg, confusion, coma) may occur with use of Ifosfamide Solution. Contact your doctor immediately if you experience...
Ifosfamide
IfosfamidePronunciation: (eye-FOSS-fuh-MIDE)Class: Nitrogen mustardTrade Names:Ifex- Powder for injection 1,000 mg- Powder for injection 3,000 mgPharmacologyIfosfamide requires metabolic activation by microsomal liver enzymes to produce biologically active metabolites. Enzymatic oxidation of the chloroethyl side chains and subsequent dealkylation produces the major urinary meta...
Ifosfamide and Mesna
Ifosfamide and Mesna Generic Name: Ifosfamide and Mesna (eye-FOSS-fuh-mide and MES-nuh)Brand Name: Ifex and MesnexIfosfamide and Mesna should only be used under the supervision of a doctor experienced with the use of cancer medicines. Bladder effects (eg, bleeding, inflammation) or central nervous system effects (eg, confusion, coma) may occur with use of Ifosfamide and Mesna . Contact yo...
Ilaris
IlarisGeneric Name: canakinumab (KAN a KIN ue mab)Brand Names: IlarisWhat is canakinumab?Canakinumab reduces the effects of a substance in the body that can cause inflammation.Canakinumab is used to treat rare genetic conditions such as Familial Cold Autoinflammatory Syndrome (FCAS) and Muckle-Wells Syndrome (MWS) in adults and children who are at least 4 years old.Canakinumab may ...
Ilaris
IlarisGeneric Name: canakinumab (Subcutaneous route)kan-a-KIN-ue-mabCommonly used brand name(s):In the U.S.IlarisAvailable Dosage Forms:Powder for SolutionPharmacologic Class: Monoclonal AntibodyUses For IlarisCanakinumab injection is used to treat a condition called cryopyrin-associated periodic syndromes (CAPS). This also includes familial cold auto-inflammatory syn...
Ilaris
Ilaris Generic Name: Canakinumab (KAN-a-KIN-ue-mab)Brand Name: IlarisIlaris is used for:Treating certain auto-inflammatory diseases known as cryopyrin-associated periodic syndrome (CAPS), including familial cold autoinflammatory syndrome (FCAS) and Muckle-Wells syndrome (MWS). It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.Ilaris is an interleukin-1 beta-...