Pasireotide Subcutaneous and Virtussin DAC

• Generic Name: pasireotide
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Signifor, Signifor LAR

Pasireotide injection is used to treat Cushing's disease in adults who cannot have surgery or have failed surgery.

Pasireotide injection is also used for the treatment of acromegaly (a growth hormone disorder) in patients who cannot be treated with surgery.

Signifor® is available only with your doctor's prescription. Signifor® LAR is given only by or under the direct supervision of your doctor.

• 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).

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

Virtussin DAC will not treat a cough that is caused by smoking, asthma, or emphysema.

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