Hydro-Tussin HG and Xeljanz

• Generic Name: guaifenesin / hydrocodone
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Xtrelus

Guaifenesin and hydrocodone combination is used to relieve cough and nasal congestion associated with the common cold.

Hydrocodone is a narcotic antitussive (cough suppressant). It acts directly on the cough center in the brain to relieve cough. Guaifenesin is used to help clear mucus or phlegm from the chest when you have congestion from a cold or flu. It works by thinning the mucus or phlegm in the lungs.

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

• Generic Name: tofacitinib
• Dosage Forms: tablet, film coated
• Other Brand Names: Xeljanz, Xeljanz XR

Xeljanz (tofacitinib) blocks the activity of certain enzymes in the body that affect immune system function.

Xeljanz is used to treat moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis or active psoriatic arthritis in adults who have tried methotrexate or other medications without successful treatment of symptoms. Tofacitinib is sometimes given in combination with methotrexate or other arthritis medicines.

Xeljanz is also used to treat adults with moderate to severe ulcerative colitis in adults who cannot use certain other medications, or after other treatments have failed.