Fosaprepitant Intravenous and Letairis

• Generic Name: fosaprepitant
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Emend for Injection

Fosaprepitant injection is used with other medicines to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer treatment (chemotherapy). It acts in the brain to prevent nausea.

Fosaprepitant is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of your doctor.

• Generic Name: ambrisentan
• Dosage Forms: tablet, film coated
• Other Brand Names: Letairis

Letairis (ambrisentan) prevents thickening of the blood vessels, especially those in the lungs and heart. Ambrisentan also lowers blood pressure in your lungs, helping your heart pump blood more efficiently.

Letairis is used to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) in adults. It improves your ability to exercise and prevents your condition from getting worse.

Letairis is sometimes used with a medicine called tadalafil (Adcirca).

For women, Letairis is available only from a certified pharmacy under a special program. You must be registered in the program and sign agreements to use birth control and undergo pregnancy and blood testing.