Otrexup injection and Unisom

• Generic Name: methotrexate
• Dosage Forms: injection, solution
• Other Brand Names: Methotrexate Sodium, Preservative Free, Otrexup, Rasuvo, Rheumatrex Dose Pack, Trexall, Xatmep

Otrexup interferes with the growth of certain cells of the body, especially cells that reproduce quickly, such as cancer cells, bone marrow cells, and skin cells.

Otrexup is used to treat leukemia and certain types of cancer of the breast, skin, head and neck, or lung. This medicine is also used to treat severe psoriasis and rheumatoid arthritis.

Otrexup is usually given after other treatments have failed.

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

• Generic Name: doxylamine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Unisom, Nytol Maximum Strength, Aldex AN, Nitetime Sleep-Aid, Sleep Aid

Unisom is an antihistamine that reduces the effects of natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose. Antihistamines can cause drowsiness and are sometimes used a sleep aids.

Unisom is used to treat sneezing, runny nose, watery eyes, hives, skin rash, itching, and other cold or allergy symptoms.

Unisom is also used as a short-term treatment for sleep problems (insomnia).

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