Lanoxin Pediatric Intravenous and Zytiga

• Generic Name: digoxin
• Dosage Forms: injection, solution
• Other Brand Names: Lanoxin, Digitek, Digox, Lanoxicaps, Cardoxin

Digoxin injection is given in combination with a diuretic (water pill) and an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor to treat heart failure in adults and children. It is also used to treat adults with atrial fibrillation (a heart rhythm problem).

Digoxin belongs to the class of medicines called cardiac glycosides. It is used to improve the strength and efficiency of the heart, or to control the rate and rhythm of the heartbeat. This leads to better blood circulation and reduced swelling of the hands and ankles in patients with heart problems.

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

• Generic Name: abiraterone
• Dosage Forms: tablet
• Other Brand Names: Yonsa, Zytiga

Zytiga (abiraterone) works by reducing androgen production in the body. Androgens are male hormones that can promote tumor growth in the prostate gland.

Zytiga is used together with steroid medication (prednisone or methylprednisolone) to treat prostate cancer that has spread to other parts of the body.

Zytiga is used in men whose prostate cancer cannot be treated with surgery or other medicines.