Ellura and Empliciti

• Generic Name: cranberry
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: AZO Cranberry Gummies, Azo-Cranberry, Ellura, TheraCran HP, Cranberry Fruit, TheraCran HP for Kids, Cranberry with Hibiscus, TheraCran One

Ellura is produced from the berry fruit of a North American evergreen shrub. This medicine is acidic and can interfere with unwanted bacteria in the urinary tract. This medicine is also believed to act as a diuretic ("water pill").

Ellura (as juice or in capsules) has been used in alternative medicine as a possibly effective aid in preventing symptoms such as pain or burning with urination. This medicine will not treat the bacteria that causes a bladder infection.

Other uses not proven with research have included: urination problems caused by an enlarged prostate; reducing urine odor to improve quality of life in people with urinary incontinence; or healing the skin around the opening of a urostomy (a surgical opening formed to direct urine away from the bladder).

It is not certain whether Ellura is effective in treating any medical condition. Medicinal use of this product has not been approved by the FDA. This medicine should not be used in place of medication prescribed for you by your doctor.

Ellura is often sold as an herbal supplement. There are no regulated manufacturing standards in place for many herbal compounds and some marketed supplements have been found to be contaminated with toxic metals or other drugs. Herbal/health supplements should be purchased from a reliable source to minimize the risk of contamination.

Ellura may also be used for purposes not listed in this product guide.

• Generic Name: elotuzumab
• Dosage Forms: injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution
• Other Brand Names: Empliciti

Empliciti (elotuzumab) is a monoclonal antibody that blocks a certain protein in the body that can affect tumor cell growth. Monoclonal antibodies are made to target and destroy only certain cells in the body. This may help to protect healthy cells from damage.

Empliciti is used in combination chemotherapy to treat multiple myeloma (bone marrow cancer).

Empliciti is given together with either lenalidomide or pomalidomide, and a steroid medicine called dexamethasone.

Lenalidomide (Revlimid) is available only under a special program. You must be registered in the program and understand the risks and benefits of taking this medicine.