Apraclonidine ophthalmic and Panobinostat Lactate

• Generic Name: apraclonidine ophthalmic
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Iopidine

Apraclonidine reduces the amount of fluid in the eye, which decreases pressure inside the eye.

Apraclonidine ophthalmic (for the eyes) is used short term to treat or prevent high pressure inside the eye.

Apraclonidine ophthalmic may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: panobinostat
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Farydak

In combination with bortezomib and dexamethasone for treatment of multiple myeloma in patients who have received ≥2 prior therapies, including bortezomib and an immunomodulatory agent (designated an orphan drug by FDA for use in this condition ).

Accelerated approval based on progression-free survival; continued approval may be contingent on verification and description of clinical benefit in confirmatory studies.