Cetuximab Brand Name– Erbitux What is Cetuximab Cetuximab is a recombinant, human/mouse chimeric monoclonal antibody that binds specifically to the extracellular domain of the human epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR), mediating antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity (ADCC) against certain human tumor types. In vitro assays and in vivo animal studies have shown that cetuximab inhibits the growth …
Cetrorelix Brand Name– Cetrotide What is Cetrorelix Cetrorelix is a synthetic decapeptide with gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) antagonist activity similar to ganirelix. The drug is used to inhibit premature leuteinizing hormone (LH) surges in women undergoing controlled ovarian hyperstimulation followed by insemination or assisted reproductive technology (ART) procedures; cetrorelix has also been used off-label for the …
Cetirizine Pseudoephedrine Brand Names All Day Allergy-D | Allergy Relief Nasal Decongestant 12 Hour | Zyrtec-D | Zyrtec-D Allergy + Congestion What is Cetirizine Pseudoephedrine Cetirizine and pseudoephedrine extended-release are used together in an oral preparation for the relief of nasal and non-nasal symptoms associated with seasonal or perennial allergic rhinitis. Specifically, the combination may relieve nasal congestion, …
Cetirizine Brand Names All Day Allergy | All Day Allergy Children’s | Allergy Relief | PediaCare Children’s Allergy | Quzyttir | ZERVIATE | Zyrtec | Zyrtec Children’s | Zyrtec Children’s Allergy | Zyrtec Children’s Hives | Zyrtec Hives Relief | Zyrtec Liquid Gel | Zyrtec Pre-Filled Spoons What is Cetirizine Cetirizine is the active metabolite of hydroxyzine, a piperazine H1-receptor antagonist (H1-blocker). Cetirizine differs from the parent …
Certolizumab pegol Brand Name– Cimzia What is Certolizumab pegol Certolizumab pegol is a TNF-alpha blocker (TNF-blocker) conjugated to polyethylene glycol for subcutaneous use. As with other TNF-blockers, the drug is useful in treating many inflammatory conditions including rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis, and plaque psoriasis. In adults with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) …
Cerliponase alfa Brand Name– Brineura What is Cerliponase alfa Cerliponase alfa is an enzyme replacement therapy for the management of patients with late infantile neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis type 2 (CLN2), a form of Batten disease. CLN2 is a rare, genetic, fatal neurodegenerative disease caused by a deficiency of the lysosomal enzyme tripeptidyl peptidase-1 (TPP1). Cerliponase …
Cerivastatin Brand Name– Baycol What is Cerivastatin Cerivastatin is a highly potent, competitive HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor, which is no longer marketed in the US due to safety concerns. Cerivastatin was indicated for the treatment of primary hypercholesterolemia and mixed dyslipidemia (Fredrickson types IIa and IIb). Cerivastatin potently lowers LDL cholesterol and triglycerides; it reduces LDL …