Cardene SR and Vyleesi

• Generic Name: nicardipine
• Dosage Forms: capsule, extended release
• Other Brand Names: Cardene IV, Cardene SR, Cardene

Nicardipine is used alone or together with other medicines to treat severe chest pain (angina) or high blood pressure (hypertension). High blood pressure adds to the workload of the heart and arteries. If it continues for a long time, the heart and arteries may not function properly. This can damage the blood vessels of the brain, heart, and kidneys, resulting in a stroke, heart failure, or kidney failure. High blood pressure may also increase the risk of heart attacks. These problems may be less likely to occur if blood pressure is controlled .

Nicardipine is a calcium channel blocker. It works by affecting the movement of calcium into the cells of the heart and blood vessels. As a result, nicardipine relaxes blood vessels and increases the supply of blood and oxygen to the heart while reducing its workload .

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription .

• Generic Name: bremelanotide
• Dosage Forms: subcutaneous injection
• Other Brand Names: Vyleesi

Vyleesi (bremelanotide) is used to treat low sexual desire in women who have not gone through menopause and have not had low sexual desire in the past.

Vyleesi should be used only to treat low sexual desire that occurs with any type of sexual activity, in any sexual situation, or with any sexual partner.

Vyleesi should not be used to treat low sexual desire that is caused by relationship problems, health problems, mental illness, or by using certain drugs or medications.

Vyleesi is not for use in men, or in women who have gone through menopause. Bremelanotide should not be used to improve sexual performance.