Bazedoxifene and conjugated estrogens and Hecoria

• Generic Name: bazedoxifene / conjugated estrogens
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Duavee

Bazedoxifene blocks estrogen from reaching certain cells in the uterine lining, to protect against overgrowth of uterine tissue.

Estrogen is a female sex hormone produced by the ovaries. Conjugated estrogens are a mixture of estrogen hormones.

Bazedoxifene and conjugated estrogens is a combination medicine used short-term in women after menopause to treat moderate to severe hot flashes, and to prevent osteoporosis. bazedoxifene and conjugated estrogens is used in women who have NOT had a hysterectomy (uterus removed).

Bazedoxifene and conjugated estrogens may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: tacrolimus
• Dosage Forms: capsule
• Other Brand Names: Astagraf XL, Envarsus XR, Prograf, Hecoria

Tacrolimus is used together with other medicines to prevent the body from rejecting a transplanted organ (eg, kidney, liver, or heart). This medicine may be used with steroids, azathioprine, basiliximab, or mycophenolate mofetil. Tacrolimus belongs to a group of medicines known as immunosuppressive agents.

When a patient receives an organ transplant, the body's white blood cells will try to get rid of (reject) the transplanted organ. Tacrolimus works by suppressing the immune system to prevent the white blood cells from trying to get rid of the transplanted organ.

Tacrolimus is a very strong medicine. It can cause side effects that can be very serious, such as kidney problems. It may also decrease the body's ability to fight infections. You and your doctor should talk about the benefits of this medicine as well as the risks of using it.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.