De-Sone LA injection and Eptifibatide Injection

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

  De-Sone LA, Dexacen-4, Dexasone, Dexasone LA, Solurex, Solurex LA, Baycadron, Dexamethasone Intensol, DexPak 10 Day Taperpak, DexPak 13 DayTaperpak, DexPak 6 DayTaperpak, Decadron, DexPak, TaperDex, Zema-Pak, ZoDex, Zonacort

De-Sone LA is a steroid that prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation.

De-Sone LA is used to treat many different conditions such as allergic disorders, skin conditions, ulcerative colitis, arthritis, lupus, psoriasis, breathing disorders, eye conditions, blood cell disorders, leukemia, multiple sclerosis, inflammation of the joints or tendons, and problems caused by low adrenal gland hormone levels.

De-Sone LA may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: eptifibatide
• Dosage Forms: injection
• Other Brand Names: Integrilin

Eptifibatide helps to prevent platelets in your blood from sticking together and forming a blood clot. An unwanted blood clot can occur with certain heart or blood vessel conditions.

Eptifibatide is used to prevent blood clots or heart attack in people with severe chest pain or other conditions, and in those who are undergoing a procedure called angioplasty (to open blocked arteries).

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