Adempas and Eslicarbazepine

• Generic Name: riociguat
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Adempas

Adempas (riociguat) lowers blood pressure in your lungs, helping your heart pump blood more efficiently.

Adempas is used to treat chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) in people who cannot be treated with surgery, or in people who have undergone surgery but still have symptoms. Riociguat can treat certain symptoms of CTEPH and can improve your ability to exercise.

Adempas is also used to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). Riociguat can improve your ability to exercise and help prevent PAH from getting worse.

Adempas is available to women only under a special program. You must be registered in the program and understand the risks and benefits of this medicine.

• Generic Name: eslicarbazepine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Aptiom

Eslicarbazepine is an anticonvulsant. It works by decreasing nerve impulses that cause seizures and pain.

Eslicarbazepine is used alone or with other medications to treat partial-onset seizures in adults and children who are at least 4 years old.

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