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What is Symbicort? Symbicort is a medication composed of Budesonide (a corticosteroid) and Formoterol (a bronchodilator). These medications are inhaled and are used to control the symptoms of Asthma and COPD. What are Symbicort’s side effects? Common side effects of using Symbicort include headaches, nausea and sore throat. In rare cases patients may experience sudden…
Pradaxa Usage Pradaxa (Dabigatran) is an anti-coagulant (blood thinner) manufactured by Boehringer Ingelheim. It is used to treat Atrial Fibrulation (A-Fib). What are the side effects of Pradaxa? As with all medications, Pradaxa can cause side effects, and these can vary in severity from person to person. Some common side effects of Pradaxa include: Stomach…
What is Xeljanz? Xeljanz (Tofacitinib Citrate) is a pain reliever used to treat Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). What are the side effects of Xeljanz? Xeljanz’s main side effect is the increased risk of infection. As a result, patients taking Xeljanz should monitor their blood counts. Are there lawsuits concerning Xeljanz usage? In recent years, there has…
What is Jublia? Jublia (efinaconazole) is a topical solution developed by Valeant Pharmaceuticals, now known as Bausch Health. It was first approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2014. Its unique claim to fame is its status as the first topical triazole antifungal agent approved in the United States. Developed as a…
What is Osphena? Osphena (ospemifene) is a non-hormonal medication developed by Shionogi Inc., a Japanese pharmaceutical company. Its development was targeted towards treating certain symptoms of menopause. In February 2013, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Osphena for the treatment of moderate to severe dyspareunia (painful sexual intercourse), a symptom of vulvar and…
What is Premarin? Premarin (Conjugated Estrogens) is a medication produced and marketed by Pfizer. It comes in two forms — pills and a cream. What are the uses and side effects of Premarin? Premarin is used to rebuild vaginal tissue in post-menopausal women, helping to alleviate pain associated with sex. Premarin is also used to…
What is Pristiq? Pristiq (Desvenlafaxine) is an anti-depressant. It is a seratonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI). How is Pristiq used and what are the side effects? Pristiq is primarily used to treat depression. It may also be prescribed to treat panic disorder or anxiety. It works by restoring the levels of seratonin and norepinephrine in the…
What is Chantix and have there been Chantix Lawsuits? Chantix (Varenicline Tartrate) is a smoking cessation medication produced and marketed by Pfizer. It works by reducing the cravings and decreasing the pleasurable effects of nicotine. Due to many dangerous side effects, there have been numerous lawsuits filed due to Chantix usage. What are the uses…
What is AndroGel? AndroGel is an Androgen replacement drug used to treat low testosterone. The medication is a gel that is rubbed on the shoulders or abdomen once a day. What are AndroGel’s side effects? Men who use AndroGel may experience swelling of the feet or ankles, swollen breasts or trouble breathing while sleeping. More…
What is Dulera? Dulera is asthma medication containing Mometasone (an inhaled corticosteroid) and Formoterol (a bronchodilator). It comes in an inhaler and is used to control asthma in people whose asthma is not controlled by corticosteroids alone. Currently, there are no lawsuits related to the usage or side effects of this medication. What are the…