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  • Tadalafil

    Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Adcirca, Cialis, Alyq PAH, PDE-5 Inhibitors;  Phosphodiesterase-5 Enzyme Inhibitors Description Oral, selective phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) inhibitor with longer duration of actionUsed for pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), erectile dysfunction (ED), benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), or a combination of ED and BPHAs with other PDE5 inhibitors, contraindicated for use…

  • Sildenafil

    Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Revatio, Viagra PAH, PDE-5 Inhibitors;  Phosphodiesterase-5 Enzyme Inhibitors Description Oral, selective phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) inhibitorUsed for pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) and erectile dysfunction (ED)As with other PDE5 inhibitors, contraindicated for use with nitrates because the combination can cause a sudden drop in blood pressure Indications Indicated…

  • Avanafil

    Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Stendra Phosphodiesterase-5 Enzyme Inhibitors Description An oral phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) inhibitorUsed for erectile dysfunction (ED) and taken prior to anticipated sexual activityAs with other PDE5 inhibitors, contraindicated for use with nitrates because the combination can cause a sudden drop in blood pressure Indications Indicated for the…

  • Ustekinumab

    Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Stelara Antipsoriatics, Systemic;  Monoclonal Antibodies;  Interleukin Inhibitors Description Interleukin (IL)-12 and IL-23 antagonist; given intravenously and subcutaneouslyUsed for moderate to severe plaque psoriasis and active psoriatic arthritis (PsA) in adult and pediatric patients 6 years and older, and for adults with moderate to severely active Crohn’s disease…

  • Vedolizumab

    Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Entyvio Inflammatory Bowel Disease Agents;  Monoclonal Antibodies, Integrin Blockers Description Monoclonal antibody that is a specific integrin receptor antagonist; given via IV infusion, dosed every 8 weeks for maintenanceUsed for the treatment of moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease in adultsMonitor for infusion and…

  • Infliximab

    Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Remicade, Inflectra, infliximab-dyyb, Renflexis, infliximab-abda, Ixifi, infliximab-qbtx, Avsola, infliximab-axxq Antipsoriatics, Systemic;  DMARDs, TNF Inhibitors;  Immunosuppressants;  Monoclonal Antibodies;  Inflammatory Bowel Disease Agents Description TNF blocker; given as an intravenous infusionUsed for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis in adult and pediatric patients 6 years and older; also used in adults…

  • Golimumab

    Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Simponi, Simponi Aria Antipsoriatics, Systemic;  DMARDs, TNF Inhibitors;  Monoclonal Antibodies;  Inflammatory Bowel Disease Agents Description Parenteral TNF blockerUsed for rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis, and ulcerative colitisBoxed warning highlights risk for serious infections and potential for malignancy Indications Indicated for the treatment…

  • Certolizumab Pegol

    Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Cimzia DMARDs, TNF Inhibitors;  Immunosuppressants Description TNF-alpha blocker (TNF-blocker) conjugated to polyethylene glycol; for subcutaneous useUsed in adults for rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, Crohn’s disease, plaque psoriasis, ankylosing spondylitis, and non-radiographical axial spondyloarthritisBoxed warning regarding increased risk for serious infection and possible malignancy Indications Indicated for maintaining…

  • Adalimumab

    Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Humira, Amjevita, adalimumab-atto, Cyltezo, adalimumab-adbm, Hyrimoz, adalimumab-adaz, Hadlima, adalimumab-bwwd, adalimumab-afzb, Abrilada, Hulio, adalimumab-fkjp, Yusimry, adalimumab-aqvh, Idacio, adalimumab-aacf Antipsoriatics, Systemic;  DMARDs, TNF Inhibitors;  Monoclonal Antibodies;  Inflammatory Bowel Disease Agents Description TNF-alpha blocker (TNF-blocker); for subcutaneous useUsed for rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis,…

  • Olsalazine

    Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Dipentum 5-Aminosalicylic Acid Derivatives Description Oral diazo-bonded 5-aminosalicylate (5-ASA) prodrug; bacterial azoreduction in the intestines releases mesalamine (5-ASA)Used in adults for the maintenance of remission in ulcerative colitisDose-related diarrhea is relatively common Indications Indicated for the maintenance of remission of ulcerative colitis in patients intolerant of sulfasalazine.…

  • Mesalamine

    Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Pentasa, Delzicol, Lialda, Apriso, Asacol HD (DSC) 5-Aminosalicylic Acid Derivatives mesalamine rectal (Rx) Brand and Other Names: Canasa, Rowasa Classes: 5-Aminosalicylic Acid Derivatives Description 5-aminosalicylate (5-ASA); available in oral and rectal formulations; clinical response is due to local effectUsed as an anti-inflammatory agent for ulcerative colitis; not considered effective for…

  • Balsalazide

    Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Colazal, Giazo (dsc) 5-Aminosalicylic Acid Derivatives Description Oral diazo-bonded 5-aminosalicylate (5-ASA) prodrug; releases mesalamine (5-ASA) in colonCapsules (e.g., Colazal) used in adult and pediatric patients 5 years and older for mild to moderately active ulcerative colitis (UC)Improved tolerability vs. olsalazine Indications Indicated for the treatment of mildly…

  • Rifaximin

    Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Xifaxan Antibiotics, Other;  Antidiarrheals Description Oral, non-systemically absorbed rifamycin antibioticApproved to treat traveler’s diarrhea (due to non-invasive strains of Escherichia coli), to reduce risk of hepatic encephalopathy recurrence, and treatment of irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea (IBS-D)No significant drug interactions since not systemically absorbed Indications Indicated for…

  • Eluxadoline

    Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Viberzi IBS Agents Description Oral mu and kappa opioid receptor agonist and delta opioid receptor antagonistIndicated for use in adults to treat irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea (IBS-D)Stop treatment if severe constipation lasting more than 4 days develops Indications Indicated for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome…

  • Alosetron

    Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Lotronex IBS Agents;  Selective 5-HT3 Receptor Antagonists Description Oral selective serotonin 5-HT3 receptor antagonistApproved only for adult females with severe diarrhea-predominant IBS (IBS-D) failing conventional therapy Indications Indicated for the treatment of severe, chronic, diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in women for whom conventional therapy has failed.…