Sotagliflozin side effects are similar to drugs from the SGLT-2 class such as Jardiance, Farxiga, Invokana, and Steglatro. Introduction: SOTAGLIFOZIN (Zynquista) is a different class of medicines that act on both SGLT-1 and SGLT-2 receptors. Unlike Jardiance and Farxiga, it does not specifically block the SGLT-2 receptors present in the kidneys. Because of its dual … Read more
Tirzepatide Side effects may range from mild gastrointestinal side effects to serious life-threatening pancreatitis and kidney failure. Like the GLP-1 agonists, Semaglutide, Liraglutide, Dulaglutide, etc, it primarily acts in the gastrointestinal tract. Hence, most of the GI side effects are related to the gastrointestinal tract. What is Tirzepatide? It is the first of its class … Read more
Aimovig is a drug that is used in the preventive treatment of migraine headaches. It has got a unique mechanism of action. Aimovig is the brand name of Erenumab that is available as 70 mg/ml monthly subcutaneous injections. It is primarily indicated to prevent and reduce the severity of migraine headaches in patients who have … Read more
Sitagliptin is a DPP-IV Inhibitor. It is a commonly used diabetes medicine. Sitagliptin side effects are usually mild in nature, however, severe anaphylaxis and pancreatitis have also been reported. For mild sitagliptin side effects, the dose may be reduced, or treatment may be withheld for a few days. However, in cases of severe side effects, … Read more
Miralax is the brand name of Polyethylene Glycol. It is a commonly used drug used to relieve constipation and for bowel preparation before a colonoscopic procedure. Miralax MOA as to how it acts to relieve constipation is discussed here. What is Miralax? Miralax or polyethylene Glycol 3350 is an osmotic laxative. It is available in … Read more
Concerta warnings and serious adverse side effects are highlighted here. Concerta is the brand name of methylphenidate. It is a stimulant drug and associated with serious side effects including sudden death Concerta Warnings Severe Cardiovascular Events associated with methylphenidate: Sudden Death in children and adolescents with preexisting Structural Heart Abnormalities or Other Serious Heart Problems: … Read more
Depakote side effects range from mild to very severe. It results in liver failure, pancreatitis, anemia, and bone marrow failure. Depakote is the brand name of Divalproex sodium or sodium valproate. It is a prescription medication that is used to treat symptoms such as mania, epilepsy, and migraine. You can use Depakote alone or in … Read more
Dicyclomine oral tablets are a prescription drug. This form of the drug is also available as a generic. Generic drugs might not always be in the same form or strength as brand-name products. You can also buy Dicyclomine as a capsule or solution to take by mouth. Only a doctor can give the injection. Dicyclomine Uses: … Read more
Pepcid (Famotidine) is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and to prevent intestinal ulcers from coming back after they have healed. It is also used to treat certain problems in the stomach and throat (esophagus), such as erosive esophagitis or gastroesophageal acid disease (GERD), Zollinger Ellison syndrome, NSAID-induced Gastritis, and gastroesophageal recurrent … Read more
Xarelto (Rivaroxaban) is a factor Xa inhibitor. It is used to treat and prevent blood clots. In comparison to warfarin, it does not require weekly monitoring of INR. It is also less likely to cause major bleeding such as intracranial bleeding. Xarelto Dosage Forms and Strengths: It is available as a Tablets formulation, administered orally … Read more