Pharmacy

Vidaza

· Trade Name
Vidaza

· Generic Name
Azacitidine

· Drug Class
Cancer medication

· How It Works
Medication restores normal cancer suppression gene function

· Serious Side Effects
anemia
bone marrow suppression
liver damage
kidney damage
heart failure
gastrointestinal bleeding
infections
dehydration
bone pain
convulsions
intracranial hemorrhage
allergic reactions
coughing blood
pneumonia
low blood pressure

· Common Side Effects
 chest pain
chills
constipation
cough
bloody nose
nausea
anemia
vomiting
fever
bone marrow suppression
diarrhea
fatigue
bruising
shortness of breath
weakness
joint pain
headache
loss of appetite
back pain
contusion
dizziness
peripheral edema

Read more – March 26, 2009

Didanosine

· Trade Name
Videx

· Generic Name
DIDANOSINE

· Drug Class
Antiviral medication
HIV medication

· How It Works
Medication inhibits HIV viral enzyme

· Serious Side Effects
pancreatitis
nerve damage
liver toxicity
acidosis
optic nerve inflammation
fat redistribution
bone marrow suppression
diabetes mellitus
allergic reactions
muscle breakdown

· Common Side Effects
abdominal pain
diarrhea
vomiting
nausea
headache
nerve damage
rash
liver damager
weight loss
loss of appetite
joint pain
muscle pain

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Vyvanse

· Trade Name
VYVANSE

· Generic Name
Lisdexamfetamine

· Drug Class
Stimulant medication
Amphetamine medication

· How It Works
Medication stimulates brain activity

· Serious Side Effects
aggressive behavior
dependency
potential for abuse
high blood pressure
withdrawal symptoms if abrupt discontinuation
psychosis
mania
Tourette’s syndrome
heart attack
stroke
sudden death
heart damage
seizures
growth suppression

· Common Side Effects
decreased appetite
weight loss
dizziness
dry mouth
irritability
insomnia
nausea
vomiting
diarrhea
anxiety
abdominal pain
rash
emotional lability
agitation
sweating
high blood pressure
fever
tremor
shortness of breath

Read more – March 21, 2009

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