Betamethasone sodium phosphate and betamethasone acetate Injection and Fareston

• Generic Name: betamethasone
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Celestone Soluspan, Celestone, Celestone Phosphate, Selestoject, Cell-U-Jec, Adbeon, Beta-Phos/AC

Betamethasone sodium phosphate and betamethasone acetate combination injection provides relief for inflamed areas of the body. It is used to treat a number of different conditions, such as inflammation (swelling), severe allergies, adrenal problems, arthritis, lung or breathing problems, blood or bone marrow problems, eye or vision problems, lupus, serious skin conditions, kidney problems, ulcerative colitis, and flare-ups of multiple sclerosis. Betamethasone sodium phosphate and betamethasone acetate combination is a corticosteroid (cortisone-like medicine or steroid). It works on the immune system to help relieve swelling, redness, itching, and allergic reactions.

Betamethasone sodium phosphate and betamethasone acetate is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of your doctor.

• Generic Name: toremifene
• Dosage Forms: tablet
• Other Brand Names: Fareston

Fareston blocks estrogen from reaching cancer cells. Certain types of breast cancer require estrogen to grow.

Fareston is used in postmenopausal women to treat metastatic breast cancer (cancer that has spread to other parts of the body).

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