Panobinostat Lactate and Sodium Nitroprusside

• Generic Name: panobinostat
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Farydak

In combination with bortezomib and dexamethasone for treatment of multiple myeloma in patients who have received ≥2 prior therapies, including bortezomib and an immunomodulatory agent (designated an orphan drug by FDA for use in this condition ).

Accelerated approval based on progression-free survival; continued approval may be contingent on verification and description of clinical benefit in confirmatory studies.

• Generic Name: nitroprusside
• Dosage Forms: injection
• Other Brand Names: Nitropress, Nipride RTU

Nitroprusside is a vasodilator that works by relaxing the muscles in your blood vessels to help them dilate (widen). This lowers blood pressure and allows blood to flow more easily through your veins and arteries.

Nitroprusside is used to treat congestive heart failure and life-threatening high blood pressure (hypertension). Nitroprusside is also used to keep blood pressure low during a surgery.

Nitroprusside may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.