Doxylamine and phenylephrine and Signifor

• Generic Name: doxylamine / phenylephrine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Poly Hist Forte

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.

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

Doxylamine and phenylephrine is a combination medicine used to treat runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and sinus congestion caused by allergies, the common cold, or the flu.

Doxylamine and phenylephrine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: pasireotide
• Dosage Forms: injection
• Other Brand Names: Signifor, Signifor LAR

Signifor (pasireotide) is a man-made protein that is similar to a hormone in the body called somatostatin. Pasireotide lowers certain hormone substances produced in the body.

Signifor is used to treat Cushing's disease or acromegaly (endocrine disorders).

Signifor is usually given after surgery or other treatments have been tried without success.