Camphor, lidocaine, and methyl salicylate topical and Telotristat Etiprate

• Generic Name: camphor / lidocaine / methyl salicylate topical
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: JointFlex, Original Ointment, Viva

Camphor is a mild pain reliever.

Lidocaine is a local anesthetic (numbing medication). It works by blocking nerve signals in your body.

Methyl salicylate is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) in a group of drugs called salicylates (sa-LIS-il-ates). camphor, lidocaine, and methyl salicylate works by reducing substances in the body that cause pain and inflammation.

Camphor, lidocaine, and methyl salicylate topical (for the skin) is a combination medicine used to provide temporary relief of mild to moderate aches and pains of the muscles and joints. This medicine may be used for pain caused by muscle stiffness or bruising, arthritis, sprains or strains, backaches, and sore or bruised muscles.

Camphor, lidocaine, and methyl salicylate may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: telotristat
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Xermelo

Used (in combination with somatostatin analog therapy) for treatment of carcinoid syndrome diarrhea inadequately controlled by somatostatin analog therapy alone (designated an orphan drug by FDA for the treatment of carcinoid syndrome in patients with neuroendocrine tumors).

Carcinoid syndrome, a condition associated with serotonin overproduction, is characterized by flushing, diarrhea, wheezing, occasionally congestive heart failure, and various other manifestations. Although somatostatin analogs (e.g., octreotide, lanreotide) are standard treatment for carcinoid syndrome and are effective initially in most patients, some patients may not respond adequately or may develop recurrent symptoms, including diarrhea, despite therapy.

In clinical studies, telotristat ethyl reduced the frequency of daily bowel movements in patients with carcinoid syndrome diarrhea. Reductions in other symptoms of carcinoid syndrome (e.g., abdominal pain, flushing) not observed.