Bexarotene Capsules and Duexis

• Generic Name: bexarotene
• Dosage Forms: capsule
• Other Brand Names: Targretin

Bexarotene is a cancer medicine that interferes with the growth and spread of cancer cells in the body.

Bexarotene is used to treat skin lesions caused by cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL). Bexarotene is usually given after other cancer medications have been tried without successful treatment.

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

• Generic Name: famotidine / ibuprofen
• Dosage Forms: tablet, coated
• Other Brand Names: Duexis

Duexis contains a combination of famotidine and ibuprofen. Famotidine is a histamine blocker. Famotidine works by decreasing the amount of acid the stomach produces.

Ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Ibuprofen works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body.

Duexis is a combination drug. Ibuprofen treats the symptoms of arthritis. Famotidine helps reduce the risk of ulcers in the stomach or intestines that can be caused by long-term use of ibuprofen.

Taking famotidine (Pepcid) and ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) together does not have the same effect as using Duexis.