Bicalutamide Brand Name– Casodex What is Bicalutamide Bicalutamide is an oral nonsteroidal antiandrogen structurally related to flutamide (Eulexin(R)). Bicalutamide is used as an antihormonal agent in the treatment of metastatic prostatic carcinoma. Unlike flutamide, bicalutamide has a long plasma half-life that allows once-daily dosing compared with three times daily for flutamide. In addition, bicalutamide is …
Bezlotoxumab Brand Name– ZINPLAVA What is Bezlotoxumab Bezlotoxumab is a human monoclonal antibody that binds to Clostridium difficile toxin B that is used to reduce recurrence of C. difficile infection (CDI) in adults who are receiving antibacterial treatment of CDI and are at a high risk for CDI recurrence. Bezlotoxumab is not an antibacterial drug; it is only for …
Bexarotene Brand Name– Targretin What is Bexarotene Bexarotene is a synthetic retinoid agent that activates retinoid X receptor (RXR) subtypes RXR-alpha, RXR-beta, and RXR-gamma. Oral bexarotene is indicated for the treatment of cutaneous manifestations of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL) in patients who are refractory to at least 1 prior systemic therapy. Bexarotene gel is indicated …
Bevacizumab Brand Names Avastin | MVASI | Zirabev What is Bevacizumab Bevacizumab is a vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF)-directed monoclonal antibody. Vascular targeting therapies are aimed at inhibiting tumor neovascularization and are not directly cytotoxic; therefore, bevacizumab is typically used in combination with traditional cytotoxic treatment modalities. Bevacizumab is indicated for the treatment of colorectal cancer; non-small …
Betrixaban Brand Name– BEVYXXA What is Betrixaban Betrixaban is an oral factor Xa inhibitor indicated for venous thromboembolism (VTE) prophylaxis in adults hospitalized for an acute medical illness who are at risk for VTE due to moderate or severe restricted mobility or other risk factors. Unlike some other anticoagulants, the anticoagulant effect of betrixaban cannot …
Bethanechol Brand Names- Duvoid | Urecholine What is Bethanechol Bethanechol is a synthetic parasympathomimetic indicated for the treatment of urinary retention associated with neurogenic bladder. Bethanechol is currently used less frequently due to the availability of more effective agents. It is an old drug which has also been used to stimulate GI motility. However, the availability …
Betaxolol Brand Names- Betoptic S | Kerlone What is Betaxolol Betaxolol is a competitive, beta-1-selective adrenergic antagonist and is available for both systemic and ophthalmic use. In contrast to pindolol and to both pindolol and propranolol, betaxolol does not have intrinsic sympathomimetic or significant membrane-stabilizing activities, respectively. Betaxolol is relatively lipid-soluble, albeit less than propranolol. Betaxolol …