Durvalumab Intravenous and Precedex

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

Durvalumab injection is used to treat urothelial carcinoma (a type of bladder cancer) that has spread throughout the body (metastatic) or cannot be removed by surgery (advanced). Durvalumab is given to patients who have received other cancer medicines (eg, platinum) but did not work well.

Durvalumab injection is also used to treat non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) that has not spread and cannot be removed by surgery. It is given to patients who have received other cancer medicines (eg, platinum) and radiation treatment for their NSCLC.

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

• Generic Name: dexmedetomidine
• Dosage Forms: injection, solution
• Other Brand Names: Precedex

Precedex is a sedative that is used to sedate a patient who is under intensive medical care and needs a mechanical ventilator (breathing machine).

Before a ventilator is used, a breathing tube must be inserted through the mouth and into the patient's airway, a procedure called intubation. The tube is then attached to the ventilator, which pumps air slowly into the lungs to control the patient's breathing. Sedation with Precedex can help keep the patient relaxed and comfortable while the ventilator and tube are in place.

Precedex is also used during anesthesia to get a patient ready for a surgery or other medical procedure.

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