Acetaminophen and chlorpheniramine and Voraxaze

• Generic Name: acetaminophen / chlorpheniramine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Coricidin, Coricidin HBP Cold & Flu

Acetaminophen is a pain reliever and a fever reducer.

Chlorpheniramine is an antihistamine that reduces the natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose.

Acetaminophen and chlorpheniramine is a combination medicine used to treat headache, runny nose, sneezing, watery eyes, and pain or fever caused by allergies, the common cold, or the flu.

Acetaminophen and chlorpheniramine may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: glucarpidase
• Dosage Forms: injection, powder, for solution
• Other Brand Names: Voraxaze

Voraxaze (glucarpidase) is used in patients who develop kidney failure while receiving high doses of methotrexate (a chemotherapy drug).

Voraxaze is an enzyme that breaks down methotrexate in the body so the drug can be easily eliminated when the kidneys are not working properly.

Voraxaze may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.