Inomax and Mvasi

• Generic Name: nitric oxide
• Dosage Forms: gas, for inhalation
• Other Brand Names: Inomax

Nitric oxide is used together with a breathing machine (ventilator) and other agents to treat newborn (term and near-term) babies with respiratory failure that is caused by pulmonary hypertension.

Nitric oxide is a gas that is inhaled through the nose or mouth. It works by relaxing the smooth muscles to widen the blood vessels in the lungs.

This medicine is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of a doctor.

• Generic Name: bevacizumab
• Dosage Forms: injection, solution
• Other Brand Names: Avastin, Mvasi

Mvasi is used to treat a certain type of brain tumor, and certain types of cancers of the kidney, lung, colon, rectum, cervix, ovary, or fallopian tube. This medicine is also used to treat cancer of the membrane lining the internal organs in your abdomen. It is usually given as part of a combination of cancer medicines.

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