DermacinRx Lexitral PharmaPak topical and Strontium chloride sr 89 Intravenous, Injection

• Generic Name: capsaicin / diclofenac topical
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names:

  DermacinRx Lexitral PharmaPak, Diclotral Pak, Diclofex DC Therapy Pack

Capsaicin is the active ingredient in chili peppers that makes them hot. Capsaicin is used in medicated creams and lotions to relieve muscle or joint pain.

Diclofenac is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by reducing substances in the body that cause pain and inflammation.

DermacinRx Lexitral PharmaPak (for the skin) is a combination medicine used to treat joint pain, stiffness, and swelling caused by osteoarthritis of the knees. DermacinRx Lexitral PharmaPak may not be effective in treating arthritis pain elsewhere in the body.

DermacinRx Lexitral PharmaPak may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: strontium-89 chloride
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Metastron

Strontium chloride Sr 89 is a radiopharmaceutical. Radiopharmaceuticals are radioactive agents that may be used to diagnose some diseases by studying the function of the body's organs or to treat certain diseases.

Strontium chloride Sr 89 is used to help relieve the bone pain that may occur with certain kinds of cancer. The radioactive strontium is taken up in the bone cancer area and gives off radiation that helps provide relief of pain.

Strontium chloride Sr 89 is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of a doctor with specialized training in nuclear medicine or radiation oncology.