Axsain and Eliglustat Tartrate

• Generic Name: capsaicin topical
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Axsain, Zostrix, Capsicum Oleoresin, Capsin, Capzasin Back and Body, Capzasin-HP, Capzasin-P, Castiva Warming, Icy Hot PM, Icy Hot with Capsaicin, Menthac Arthritis Cream with Capsaicin, Qutenza, Salonpas Gel-Patch, Salonpas Pain Patch with Capsaicin, Sloan's Liniment, Trixaicin, Capzasin-P, Theragen HP, Zostrix Arthritis Pain Relief, Zostrix Foot Pain Relief, Zostrix HP

• It is used to help diabetic nerve pain.

• Generic Name: eliglustat
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Cerdelga

Long-term treatment of nonneuronopathic (type 1) Gaucher disease in patients who are extensive, intermediate, or poor metabolizers of CYP2D6.

Patient selection and dosing based on CYP2D6 metabolizer status; determine patient's CYP2D6 genotype with an FDA-cleared test prior to initiating therapy.

Ultrarapid CYP2D6 metabolizers may not achieve adequate plasma concentrations to achieve a therapeutic effect. A specific dosage cannot be recommended for patients whose CYP2D6 genotype cannot be determined (indeterminate metabolizers).

Designated an orphan drug by FDA for treatment of type 1 Gaucher disease.