Cytarabine liposome Intrathecal and Tiazac

• Generic Name: cytarabine liposomal
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: DepoCyt

Liposomal cytarabine belongs to the group of medicines known as antineoplastics. It is used to treat cancer of the lymph system that has spread to the brain.

Liposomal cytarabine interferes with the growth of cancer cells, which are eventually destroyed. Since the growth of normal cells may also be affected by the medicine, other effects may also occur. Some of these may be serious and must be reported to your doctor. Some effects may occur after treatment with liposomal cytarabine has been stopped.

Before you begin treatment with liposomal cytarabine, you and your doctor should talk about the good cytarabine liposome will do as well as the risks of using it.

Liposomal cytarabine is to be administered only by or under the immediate supervision of your doctor.

• Generic Name: diltiazem
• Dosage Forms: capsule, extended release
• Other Brand Names:

  Tiazac Extended Release Capsules, Cardizem, Cartia XT, Dilacor XR, Dilt-CD, Diltia XT, Diltzac, Matzim LA, Taztia XT, Tiazac, Cardizem CD, Dilt-XR, Tiazac, Cardizem LA

Tiazac (diltiazem) belongs to a group of drugs called calcium channel blockers. It works by relaxing the muscles of your heart and blood vessels.

Tiazac is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure)

Tiazac is also used for the treatment of chronic stable angina. (chest pain).