Belviq XR and Venofer

• Generic Name: lorcaserin
• Dosage Forms: tablet, film coated, extended release
• Other Brand Names: Belviq, Belviq XR

Belviq XR affects chemical signals in the brain that control appetite. This medicine works by helping you feel full with smaller meals.

Belviq XR is used together with diet and exercise to treat obesity.

Belviq XR is sometimes used to treat obesity that may be related to diabetes, high cholesterol, or high blood pressure.

Belviq XR will not treat any underlying health condition (such as heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure). Keep taking any other medications your doctor has prescribed to treat these conditions.

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

• Generic Name: iron sucrose
• Dosage Forms: injection, solution
• Other Brand Names: Venofer

Venofer injection contains iron sucrose, a form of the mineral iron. Iron is important for many functions in the body, especially for the transport of oxygen in the blood.

Venofer is used to treat iron deficiency anemia in people with kidney disease.

Venofer is not for treating other forms of anemia not caused by iron deficiency.

Venofer is for use in adults and children at least 2 years old.