AK-Pentolate Ophthalmic and Daunorubicin citrate liposome Intravenous

• Generic Name: cyclopentolate ophthalmic
• Dosage Forms: ophthalmic solution
• Other Brand Names: Cyclogyl, Cylate, AK-Pentolate, Pentolair, Ocu-Pentolate

Ophthalmic atropine, homatropine, and scopolamine are used to dilate (enlarge) the pupil of the eye. They are used before eye examinations, before and after eye surgery, and to treat certain eye conditions, such as uveitis or posterior synechiae.

These medicines are available only with your doctor's prescription.

• Generic Name: daunorubicin liposomal
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: DaunoXome

Liposomal daunorubicin belongs to the general group of medicines known as antineoplastics. It is used to treat advanced acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)–associated Kaposi's sarcoma (KS), a kind of skin cancer.

Liposomal daunorubicin seems to interfere with the growth of cancer cells, which eventually are destroyed. Since the growth of normal body cells also may be affected by liposomal daunorubicin, other effects will occur. Some of these may be serious and must be reported to your doctor. Other effects, like hair loss, may not be serious but may cause concern. Some effects may not occur until months or years after the medicine is used.

Before you begin treatment with liposomal daunorubicin, you and your doctor should talk about the good daunorubicin citrate liposome will do as well as the risks of using it.

Liposomal daunorubicin is to be administered only by or under the immediate supervision of your doctor.