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Stavzor
StavzorGeneric Name: valproic acid (Oral route)val-PROE-ik AS-idOral routeSyrupCapsule, Liquid FilledHepatotoxicityHepatic failure resulting in fatalities has occurred in patients receiving valproic acid and its derivatives. Experience has indicated that children under the age of two years are at a considerably increased risk of developing fatal hepatotoxicity, especially those on mu...
Stavzor Delayed-Release Capsules
Stavzor Delayed-Release CapsulesGeneric Name: Valproic Acid (val-PROE-ik AS-id)Brand Name: StavzorSevere and sometimes fatal liver problems have occurred with the use of Stavzor Delayed-Release Capsules. The risk is greater in children younger than 2 years old, especially those who have metabolic disorders, seizure disorders with mental retardation, brain disease, or who take multiple seiz...
Stelara
StelaraGeneric Name: ustekinumab (YOO sti KIN ue mab)Brand Names: StelaraWhat is ustekinumab?Ustekinumab is an immunosuppressant that reduces the effects of a substance in the body that can cause inflammation.Ustekinumab is used to treat plaque psoriasis (raised, silvery flaking of the skin) in adults.Ustekinumab may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication gui...
Stelara
StelaraGeneric Name: ustekinumab (Subcutaneous route)us-te-KIN-ue-mabCommonly used brand name(s):In the U.S.StelaraAvailable Dosage Forms:SolutionPharmacologic Class: Monoclonal AntibodyUses For StelaraUstekinumab is used to treat moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis in patients who may benefit from receiving phototherapy (ultraviolet light treatment) or other treatmen...
Stelara
Stelara Generic Name: Ustekinumab (US-te-KIN-ue-mab)Brand Name: StelaraStelara is used for:Treating certain patients with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.Stelara is a monoclonal antibody. It works by blocking certain substances in the body that affect inflammation and the body's immune system.Do NOT us...
Stelazine
StelazineGeneric Name: trifluoperazine (trye floo oh PER a zeen)Brand Names: StelazineWhat is Stelazine (trifluoperazine)?Trifluoperazine is an anti-psychotic medication in a group of drugs called phenothiazines (FEEN-oh-THYE-a-zeens). It works by changing the actions of chemicals in your brain.Trifluoperazine is used to treat anxiety or psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia.T...
Stemetic
StemeticGeneric Name: trimethobenzamide (Intramuscular route)trye-meth-oh-BENZ-a-mideCommonly used brand name(s):In the U.S.ArrestinBenzacotStemeticTiconTiganTribenzaganAvailable Dosage Forms:SolutionTherapeutic Class: AntiemeticPharmacologic Class: AnticholinergicUses For StemeticTrimethobenzamide is used to treat nausea and vomiting .This medicine is a...
Sterapred
SterapredGeneric Name: prednisone (PRED ni sone)Brand Names: Meticorten, Sterapred, Sterapred DSWhat is Sterapred (prednisone)?Prednisone is in a class of drugs called steroids. Prednisone prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation.Prednisone is used to treat many different conditions such as allergic disorders, skin conditions, ulcerative colitis, arthri...
Sterapred
Sterapred Generic Name: Prednisone (PRED-ni-sone)Brand Name: SterapredSterapred is used for:Treating severe allergies, arthritis, asthma, multiple sclerosis, and skin conditions. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.Sterapred is a corticosteroid. It works by decreasing or preventing tissues from responding to inflammation. It also modifies the b...
Sterapred DS
Sterapred DSGeneric Name: prednisone (PRED ni sone)Brand Names: Meticorten, Sterapred, Sterapred DSWhat is Sterapred DS (prednisone)?Prednisone is in a class of drugs called steroids. Prednisone prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation.Prednisone is used to treat many different conditions such as allergic disorders, skin conditions, ulcerative colitis, ...
Sterile Saline Diluent Tip-Lok Syringe
Sterile Saline Diluent Tip-Lok SyringeGeneric Name: sodium chloride (Injection route)SOE-dee-um KLOR-ideCommonly used brand name(s):In the U.S.Sterile Saline Diluent Tip-Lok SyringeSyrexAvailable Dosage Forms:SolutionTherapeutic Class: Parenteral Electrolyte, SodiumUses For Sterile Saline Diluent Tip-Lok SyringeSodium chloride as a 20% solution is given by injection i...
Stieva-A Cream Topical
Stieva-A CreamGeneric Name: tretinoin (Topical route)TRET-i-noinOral routeCapsule, Liquid FilledExperienced Physician and InstitutionPatients with acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL) are at high risk in general and can have severe adverse reactions to tretinoin. tretinoin should therefore be administered only to patients with APL under the strict supervision of a physician who is ex...
Stieva-A Cream Forte Topical
Stieva-A Cream ForteGeneric Name: tretinoin (Topical route)TRET-i-noinOral routeCapsule, Liquid FilledExperienced Physician and InstitutionPatients with acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL) are at high risk in general and can have severe adverse reactions to tretinoin. tretinoin should therefore be administered only to patients with APL under the strict supervision of a physician who...
Stieva-A Gel Topical
Stieva-A GelGeneric Name: tretinoin (Topical route)TRET-i-noinOral routeCapsule, Liquid FilledExperienced Physician and InstitutionPatients with acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL) are at high risk in general and can have severe adverse reactions to tretinoin. tretinoin should therefore be administered only to patients with APL under the strict supervision of a physician who is expe...
Stieva-A Solution Topical
Stieva-A SolutionGeneric Name: tretinoin (Topical route)TRET-i-noinOral routeCapsule, Liquid FilledExperienced Physician and InstitutionPatients with acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL) are at high risk in general and can have severe adverse reactions to tretinoin. tretinoin should therefore be administered only to patients with APL under the strict supervision of a physician who is...