Drugs

Ribavirin

What is Ribavirin Ribavirin (1-beta-D-ribofuranosyl-1,2,4-triazole-3-carboxamide) is a synthetic guanosine analog with antiviral activity. It was originally synthesized in the 1970s and has been shown to be active against many DNA and RNA viruses. Oral ribavirin monotherapy is not effective in the treatment of chronic hepatitis C; however, in combination with interferon alfa, peginterferon alfa, or …

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Rh0 Immune Globulin

What is Rh0 Immune Globulin Rh0 [D] immune globulin is a parenteral immune globulin used to prevent isoimmunization in Rh0 [D]-negative women exposed to Rh0 [D]-positive blood and thus, prevent the risk of erythroblastosis fetalis in current or subsequent pregnancies. Rh0 [D] immune globulin is a solution containing IgG antibodies against erythrocyte antigen Rh0 [D].  Indications & Dosage erythroblastosis fetalis …

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Revefenacin

What is Revefenacin Revefenacin is a respiratory antimuscarinic that acts as a bronchodilator. It is used for the long-term maintenance treatment of bronchospasm associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), including chronic bronchitis and emphysema. Brand Name YUPELRI Indications chronic bronchitis chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) emphysema For the maintenance treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary …

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Reteplase (r PA)

What is Reteplase r PA Reteplase is an intravenous recombinant plasminogen activator indicated for the treatment of acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) to reduce the risk of death and heart failure. Brand Name Retavase Retavase Half-Kit Indications & Dosage acute myocardial infarction, STEMI arterial thromboembolism occluded arteriovenous (AV) cannula occluded IV catheter For the treatment …

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Retapamulin

What is Retapamulin Retapamulin is a topical pleuromutilin antibiotic indicated for the treatment of impetigo due to Staphylococcus aureus (methicillin-susceptible isolates only) and Streptococcus pyogenes. It is a semisynthetic derivative of the compound pleuromutilin, which is isolated through fermentation from Clitopilus passeckerianus. Retapamulin ointment application twice daily for 5 days was shown to be at least as effective as …

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Respiratory Syncytial Virus Immune Globulin RSV IGIV

What is Respiratory Syncytial Virus Immune Globulin RSV IGIV RespiGam(TM) (RSV IGIV), formerly known as Respivir(TM), is a polyclonal human hyperimmune globulin. It is used to prevent lower respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) disease in high-risk children under 24 months of age with bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) or chronic lung disease, or in infants with a history …

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Reslizumab

What is Reslizumab Reslizumab (Cinqair) is a humanized monoclonal antibody that targets interleukin 5, inhibiting its action. The drug reduces eosinophil-meditated inflammation of the airways, It is indicated for add-on maintenance treatment of adult patients with severe asthma with an eosinophilic phenotype.  Brand Name CINQAIR Indications asthma maintenance For asthma maintenance add-on therapy in severe …

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