Glycron and Istodax

• Generic Name: glyburide
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: DiaBeta, Glynase PresTab, Micronase, DiaBeta, Glynase

Glyburide is used to treat high blood sugar levels caused by a type of diabetes mellitus (sugar diabetes) called type 2 diabetes. In type 2 diabetes, your body does not work properly to store excess sugar and the sugar remains in your bloodstream. Chronic high blood sugar can lead to serious health problems in the future.

Proper diet is the first step in managing type 2 diabetes, but often medicines are needed to help your body. Glyburide belongs to a class of medicines called sulfonylureas. It causes your pancreas to release more insulin into the blood stream. This medicine may be used alone or with another oral medicine such as metformin.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

• 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.