Drugs

Calcifediol

Calcifediol Brand Names- Calderol | RAYALDEE What is Calcifediol Calcifediol, or 25-hydroxycholecalciferol, is a fat-soluble vitamin D3 analog. It is a prohormone that is structurally similar to calcitriol; however, calcifediol has less vitamin D activity than calcitriol. Vitamin D has two primary forms: ergocalciferol (vitamin D2), which is produced from plant sterols and is the primary dietary …

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Calaspargase pegol

Calaspargase pegol Brand Name– ASPARLAS What is Calaspargase pegol Calaspargase pegol-mknl is an asparagine specific enzyme that is indicated in combination with multi-agent chemotherapy for the treatment of acute lymphoblastic leukemia in patients 1 month to 21 years of age. Use of calaspargase pegol is contraindicated in patients with serious hypersensitivity reactions to pegylated L-asparaginase, …

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Caffeine Ergotamine

Caffeine Ergotamine Brand Names Cafergot | Migergot What is Caffeine Ergotamine Caffeine and ergotamine are used in combination as an abortive treatment for migraine and cluster headaches. This medication is still considered a primary treatment option by many clinicians because of its efficacy in controlling up to 70% of migraine attacks in adults and its relative …

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Caffeine

Caffeine Brand Names Cafcit | NoDoz | Stay Awake | Vivarin What is Caffeine Caffeine is a naturally occurring xanthine derivative used as a CNS and respiratory stimulant, or as a mild diuretic. Other xanthine derivatives include the bronchodilator theophylline and theobromine, a compound found in cocoa and chocolate. Caffeine is found in many beverages and soft drinks. …

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Cabozantinib

Cabozantinib Brand Names Cabometyx | COMETRIQ What is Cabozantinib Cabozantinib is an oral multi-tyrosine kinase inhibitor. Cabozantinib (capsules, Cometriq) is indicated for the treatment of progressive, metastatic medullary thyroid cancer. Cabozantinib (tablets, Cabometyx) is indicated for the treatment of advanced renal cell carcinoma and for the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma in patients who have been previously …

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Cabergoline

Cabergoline Brand Name– Dostinex What is Cabergoline Cabergoline is a synthetic ergoline-derived dopamine agonist that is indicated for the treatment of hyperprolactinemic disorders, either idiopathic or because of pituitary adenomas. Until the availability of cabergoline in 1996, bromocriptine was the only agent approved by the FDA for the treatment of hyperprolactinemias. Results from comparative studies …

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Cabazitaxel

Cabazitaxel Brand Name– Jevtana What is Cabazitaxel Cabazitaxel is a potent microtubule stabilizer used for the treatment of metastatic hormone-refractory prostate cancer. It is a semi-synthetic taxane prepared with a precursor extracted from yew needles. Cabazitaxel carries a black box warning for neutropenia and hypersensitivity reactions; it is contraindicated in patients with neutrophil counts less …

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