Embeda and Istodax

• Generic Name: morphine / naltrexone
• Dosage Forms: capsule, extended release
• Other Brand Names: Embeda

Embeda contains a combination of morphine and naltrexone. Morphine is an opioid pain medication. An opioid is sometimes called a narcotic. Naltrexone blocks certain effects of opioid medication, including feelings of well-being that can lead to opioid abuse.

Embeda is used to treat moderate to severe pain when around-the-clock pain relief is needed for a long time period. Naltrexone is included in this medication to prevent the misuse of the narcotic ingredient.

Embeda is an extended-release opioid pain medicine that is not for use on an as-needed basis for pain.

• Generic Name: romidepsin
• Dosage Forms: injection
• Other Brand Names: Istodax

Istodax (romidepsin) blocks certain enzymes in the body and interferes with the growth of tumor cells.

Istodax is used to treat T-cell lymphoma affecting the skin (cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, or CTCL). It is usually given after other medicines have been tried without successful treatment of symptoms.

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