Doxorubicin is one of a large group of drugs known as "antineoplastics"; these drugs are also known as cancer drugs, chemotherapy, or "chemo". They are used in the treatment of various cancers to slow or stop the growth of cancer cells. A combination of different types of cancer drugs will often be used to achieve better results and minimize side effects.
Infliximab inhibits a protein called TNF. This action results in decreased swelling (inflammation) and decreased immune system function (immunosuppression). Infliximab is effective in treating rheumatoid arthritis and certain bowel diseases (Crohn's disease), since swelling and an overactive immune system likely play a role in these diseases.
This medication is given to provide protection (immunity) against diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis diseases in children from 6 weeks of age up to seven years of age.
This drug is used to treat arthritis (rheumatoid) along with other medications. Also, this medication is usually used in combination with rest and physical therapy for arthritis. OTHER USES: This drug may also be used for other forms of arthritis.
Antihemophilic factor is a protein in the blood necessary in forming clots to stop bleeding. This drug is used to temporarily prevent or control bleeding episodes in patients with hemophilia A.
This medication is an antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of serious bacterial infections, such as respiratory tract infections, skin infections, urinary tract infections, and infections of the blood, abdomen or bones. This medication must be given by injection since it is poorly absorbed if taken by mouth.
This medication is an antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of serious bacterial infections, such as respiratory tract infections, skin infections, urinary tract infections, and infections of the blood, abdomen or bones. This medication must be given by injection since it is poorly absorbed if taken by mouth.
This medication is an antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of serious bacterial infections, such as respiratory tract infections, skin infections, urinary tract infections, and infections of the blood, abdomen or bones. This medication must be given by injection since it is poorly absorbed if taken by mouth.
This drug is used to prevent or reverse the effects of narcotic pain relievers. It has also been used in the treatment of shock, alcoholic coma, schizophrenia and Alzheimer's disease.
Antihemophilic factor is a protein in the blood necessary in forming clots to stop bleeding. Persons with hemophilia A have low levels of this protein leaving them susceptible to bleeding episodes. This drug is used to temporarily prevent or control bleeding episodes in patients with hemophilia A.