Sarah Lewis

2 months ago | medicalnewstoday.com | Sarah Lewis

Rapamune (sirolimus) is a brand-name drug that’s prescribed to help prevent kidney transplant rejection and to treat a rare lung condition. It’s used in adults and certain children. As with other drugs, Rapamune can cause side effects. Rapamune has boxed warnings. A boxed warning is the most serious warning from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). For details, see the “Boxed warnings for Rapamune” section. Rapamune can cause certain side effects, some of which are more common than others.

2 months ago | medicalnewstoday.com | Sarah Lewis

Avonex (interferon beta-1a) has possible interactions with some other drugs. Examples include certain antiretroviral and immunotherapy drugs. Talk with your doctor to avoid potentially harmful effects from Avonex interactions. Avonex is an injectable solution prescribed for relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS) in adults. An interaction occurs when one substance causes another substance to have a different effect than expected.

Jan 17, 2025 | medicalnewstoday.com | Sarah Lewis

Lumryz (sodium oxybate) is a brand-name oral liquid prescribed for narcolepsy in adults and certain children. As with other drugs, Lumryz can cause side effects, such as dizziness, nausea, and headache. Lumryz has boxed warnings. A boxed warning is the most serious warning from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). For details, see the “Side effect specifics” section. Lumryz can cause certain side effects, some of which are more common than others.

Jan 8, 2025 | medicalnewstoday.com | Sarah Lewis

Oxbryta (voxelotor) is a brand-name drug that’s prescribed for sickle cell disease in adults and certain children. As with other drugs, Oxbryta can cause side effects, such as headache, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. Oxbryta can cause certain side effects, some of which are more common than others. These side effects may be temporary, lasting a few days to weeks. However, if the side effects last longer than that, bother you, or become severe, be sure to talk with your doctor or pharmacist.

Jan 7, 2025 | medicalnewstoday.com | Sarah Lewis

Gavreto (pralsetinib) is a brand-name oral capsule that’s prescribed for certain types of lung and thyroid cancers. As with other drugs, Gavreto can cause side effects, such as constipation, fatigue, and muscle and joint pain. Gavreto can cause certain side effects, some of which are more common than others. These side effects may be temporary, lasting a few days to weeks.