Erivedge and Nicorelief

• Generic Name: vismodegib
• Dosage Forms: capsule
• Other Brand Names: Erivedge

Erivedge (vismodegib) is a cancer medicine that interferes with the growth of certain cancer cells in the body.

Erivedge is used to treat basal cell carcinoma that has spread to other parts of the body.

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

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

  Leader Nicotine Polacrilex, Nicorelief, Nicorette, Thrive, Commit, Habitrol, Nicoderm C-Q, Nicotine System Kit, Nicoderm CQ, Nicotrol Inhaler, Nicotrol NS

Nicotine oral chewing gum and lozenges are used to help you stop smoking. Nicotine is absorbed from the gum or lozenge in the mouth and enters the blood stream. This replaces the nicotine you would get from smoking and makes the withdrawal effects from not smoking less severe. The amount of nicotine is decreased over time until use is stopped.

This medicine is available without a prescription, but proof of age (18 years or older) is required.