Edrophonium Injection and Taclonex Scalp topical

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

Edrophonium injection is used to help diagnose myasthenia gravis (severe muscle weakness) and may be used to help select the proper treatment for the disease. It is also used to reverse the effects of certain muscle relaxants (eg, gallamine, tubocurarine) during surgery or after an overdose of the muscle relaxant. Edrophonium is an anticholinesterase agent.

Edrophonium is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of a doctor.

• Generic Name: betamethasone / calcipotriene topical
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Enstilar, Taclonex, Taclonex Scalp, Dovobet

Betamethasone is a steroid. It prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation.

Calcipotriene is a form of vitamin D. It works by decreasing the rate of skin cell reproduction.

Taclonex Scalp (for the skin) is a combination medicine used to treat plaque psoriasis.

Adults may use the suspension (liquid) form of Taclonex Scalp on the skin or the scalp. The liquid may be used only on the scalp in children who are at least 12 years old.

Taclonex Scalp foam or ointment should be used only on the skin and only by adults.

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