Clofarabine Intravenous and NyQuil Cough

• Generic Name: clofarabine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Clolar

Clofarabine injection is used to treat acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), a cancer of the white blood cells, in patients who have already used at least 2 other cancer medicines.

Clofarabine is an antineoplastic (cancer) medicine. It interferes with the growth of cancer cells, which are eventually destroyed by the body. Since the growth of normal cells may also be affected by clofarabine, other unwanted effects can occur. Before you begin treatment, talk to your doctor about the benefits of clofarabine as well as the possible risks of using it.

Clofarabine is to be given only by or under the immediate supervision of your doctor.

• Generic Name: dextromethorphan / doxylamine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: NyQuil Cough, Robitussin Maximum Strength Nighttime Cough DM, Robitussin Nighttime Cough DM, Safetussin PM, Robitussin Maximum Strength Nighttime Cough, Nighttime Cough

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

Doxylamine is an antihistamine that reduces the effects of natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose.

NyQuil Cough is used to treat cough, runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, itching, and watery eyes caused by allergies, the common cold, or the flu.

NyQuil Cough will not treat a cough that is caused by smoking, asthma, or emphysema.

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