Cheratussin DAC and Vyleesi Injection

• Generic Name: codeine / guaifenesin / pseudoephedrine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Ambifed CD, Biotussin DAC, Cheratussin DAC, Guaifen DAC, Lortuss EX, Maxifed-G CD, Nucofed Pediatric Expectorant, Tricode GF, Tusnel C, Virtussin DAC, Virtussin DAC

Codeine is a narcotic cough suppressant. It affects the signals in the brain that trigger cough reflex.

Guaifenesin is an expectorant. It helps loosen congestion in your chest and throat, making it easier to cough out through your mouth.

Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant that shrinks blood vessels in the nasal passages. Dilated blood vessels can cause nasal congestion (stuffy nose).

Cheratussin DAC is a combination medicine used to treat cough, stuffy nose, and sinus congestion caused by allergies, the common cold, or the flu.

Cheratussin DAC will not treat a cough that is caused by smoking, asthma, or emphysema.

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

• 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.