Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate and Zelboraf

• Generic Name: lisdexamfetamine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Vyvanse

Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults and children 6 years of age and older. Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate is also used to treat moderate to severe binge eating disorder (BED). It belongs to the group of medicines called central nervous system (CNS) stimulants.

Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate increases attention and decreases restlessness in children and adults who are overactive, cannot concentrate for very long, or are easily distracted and impulsive. Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate is used as part of a total treatment program that also includes social, educational, and psychological treatment.

Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate is available only with your doctor's prescription.

• Generic Name: vemurafenib
• Dosage Forms: tablet, film coated
• Other Brand Names: Zelboraf

Zelboraf (vemurafenib) is a cancer medicine that interferes with the growth and spread of cancer cells in the body.

Zelboraf is used to treat melanoma (skin cancer) that has spread to other parts of the body or cannot be removed by surgery.

Zelboraf is also used to treat Erdheim-Chester Disease (a rare blood cancer).

Zelboraf is used only if your cancer has a specific genetic marker (an abnormal "BRAF" gene). Your doctor will test you for this gene.