Bivalirudin Intravenous and Duphalac

• Generic Name: bivalirudin
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Angiomax

Bivalirudin is used together with aspirin to decrease the clotting ability of the blood and to help prevent harmful clots from forming in the blood vessels. It is used in patients who are having certain heart and blood vessel procedures, such as coronary angioplasty.

Bivalirudin is available only with your doctor's prescription.

• Generic Name: lactulose
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Duphalac, Enulose, Generlac, Kristalose, Constulose, Chronulac, Cephulac, Constilac, Cholac, Evalose, Heptalac

Duphalac (lactulose) is a type of sugar. It is broken down in the large intestine into mild acids that draw water into the colon, which helps soften the stools.

Duphalac is used to treat chronic constipation.

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