Erythromycin and Benzoyl Peroxide and Ivosidenib

• Generic Name: benzoyl peroxide / erythromycin topical
• Dosage Forms: topical gel
• Other Brand Names: Benzamycin, Benzamycin Pak, Aktipak

Benzoyl peroxide has an antibacterial effect. It also has a mild drying effect that allows excess oils and dirt to be easily washed away.

Erythromycin is an antibiotic. Erythromycin topical prevents bacteria from growing on the skin.

Benzoyl peroxide and erythromycin topical (for the skin) is a combination medicine used to treat acne.

Benzoyl peroxide and erythromycin topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

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

Ivosidenib targets a specific gene mutation called IDH1, which can affect your bone marrow. IDH1 mutation prevents young blood cells from developing into healthy adult blood cells, which can result in symptoms of acute myeloid leukemia (AML).

Ivosidenib is used to treat AML in adults with an IDH1 mutation. Your doctor will test you for this gene. Ivosidenib is used when other treatments did not work or have stopped working.

Ivosidenib is also used in adults 75 years and older who have newly-diagnosed AML and cannot use certain chemotherapy treatments because of other health problems.

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