What Are Patient Assistance Programs? The uninsured rate in the United States has peaked at a 4 year high in 2019, sitting at 13.7 from late 2018, going into 2019. There are millions of Americans who are uninsured and many more who are underinsured—meaning they have limited coverage and high deductibles. This gap in the [...]
ProAir (also known as albuterol/salbutamol) is used in the prevention and treatment of wheezing and shortness of breath that is brought on by breathing problems such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. It is known as a fast-acting or quick relief drug, meaning it is intended to work almost immediately to relieve symptoms and distress. [...]
What is Chantix? Chantix (varenicline) is a medication that is an aid to help people quit smoking. Chantix functions principally in two ways: the first is that it activates certain portions in the brain that are affected by nicotine. It hits receptors known as nicotinic acetylcholine receptors. These parts of the brain are stimulated in [...]
What is Januvia? Januvia (sitagliptin) is a medication intended to treat type 2 diabetes by lowering blood sugar levels in addition to exercise and dietary control. It is a highly effective and often prescribed medication, thankfully for those who are experiencing financial difficulties or are spread thin from requiring multiple medications, Januvia is available to [...]
What is Venofer? Venofer is administered via injection. This injection contains iron sucrose, which is a form of iron. Iron is critical for a host of functions in the body, most importantly for transporting oxygen in the blood. Venofer is only used to treat anemia that is caused by kidney disease. What is Anemia? Anemia [...]
What is Activella? Activella is a combination medication that contains two female hormones: a type of estrogen (typically estradiol) and a progestin—in this case, norethindrone. This medication is used to alleviate the symptoms of menopause which are a result of the body producing less estrogen. Estrogen supplementation can cause cancer in the uterus, therefore a [...]
What is Uceris? Uceris (budesonide) is used to treat bowel conditions such as Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Uceris does not cure these conditions as they are currently incurable. Budesonide (Uceris) belongs to a class of drugs called corticosteroids which act as anti-inflammatories that function by decreasing the body’s natural immune response. What is Crohns [...]
What is Restoril? Restoril (temazepam) is used in the treatment of certain sleep problems such as insomnia. It can aid you in falling asleep faster, staying asleep for longer and also reduce the frequency of nighttime awakenings. Drugs such as Restoril belong to a class of drugs that are called sedative-hypnotics. These drugs produce effects [...]
Dymista is a medication that is administered as a nasal spray. Dymista is used to alleviate the symptoms of seasonal allergies. It contains the drugs fluticasone and azelastine. Azelastine is an antihistamine—histamines are a substance that is the cause of allergy symptoms such a runny nose, itching, sneezing, etc. Fluticasone is a corticosteroid that serves [...]
What is Finacea? Finacea is a prescription medication in the form of a topical gel that contains azelaic acid—which is a naturally occurring acid. Azelaic acid allows the skin to refresh itself in response to the exfoliating effects of the acid. For this reason, it is principally used in acne treatment and the treatment of [...]
