Atovaquone Suspension and Polatuzumab Vedotin-piiq

• Generic Name: atovaquone
• Dosage Forms: oral suspension
• Other Brand Names: Mepron

Atovaquone interferes with the reproduction of protozoa (single-cell organisms) that can cause disease in the body.

Atovaquone is used to treat or prevent pneumonia caused by a fungal infection called Pneumocystis carinii (also called Pneumocystis jiroveci).

atovaquone is for use in adults and children who are at least 13 years old.

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

• Generic Name: polatuzumab vedotin
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Polivy

Polatuzumab vedotin-piiq is a CD79b-directed antibody–drug conjugate indicated in combination with bendamustine and a rituximab product for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, not otherwise specified, after at least two prior therapies.

Accelerated approval was granted for this indication based on complete response rate. Continued approval for this indication may be contingent upon verification and description of clinical benefit in a confirmatory trial.