Lortuss EX and Radium ra 223 dichloride Intravenous

• Generic Name: codeine / guaifenesin / pseudoephedrine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Ambifed CD, Biotussin DAC, Cheratussin DAC, Guaifen DAC, Lortuss EX, Maxifed-G CD, Nucofed Pediatric Expectorant, Tricode GF, Tusnel C, Virtussin DAC, Virtussin DAC

Codeine is a narcotic cough suppressant. It affects the signals in the brain that trigger cough reflex.

Guaifenesin is an expectorant. It helps loosen congestion in your chest and throat, making it easier to cough out through your mouth.

Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant that shrinks blood vessels in the nasal passages. Dilated blood vessels can cause nasal congestion (stuffy nose).

Lortuss EX is a combination medicine used to treat cough, stuffy nose, and sinus congestion caused by allergies, the common cold, or the flu.

Lortuss EX will not treat a cough that is caused by smoking, asthma, or emphysema.

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

• Generic Name: radium 223 dichloride
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Xofigo

Radium Ra 223 dichloride injection is used to treat men with castration-resistant (resistant to medical or surgical treatments to lower testosterone) prostate cancer that has spread to the bones but not to other organs. It is a radiopharmaceutical agent. Radiopharmaceuticals are radioactive agents that are used to find and treat certain diseases.

Radium ra 223 dichloride is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of your doctor.