Fostamatinib disodium and Pliaglis

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

Fostamatinib is used to treat low platelet levels (thrombocytopenia) in the blood in patients with chronic immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) who have received treatment that did not work well.

Fostamatinib disodium is available only with your doctor's prescription.

• Generic Name: lidocaine / tetracaine topical
• Dosage Forms: cream
• Other Brand Names: Pliaglis, Synera

Pliaglis (for use on the skin) is a combination medicine used to numb a small area of your skin. This can help prevent pain during certain medical procedures such as a skin biopsy, minor skin surgery, insertion of an intravenous (IV) needle, or other needle-stick procedures.

Pliaglis is also used to numb a skin area during minor cosmetic procedures such as a Botox injection, laser treatment, or tattoo removal.

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