Phenylephrine Rectal Suppositories and Tesamorelin Acetate

• Generic Name: phenylephrine topical
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names:

  Anu-Med, Formulation R, Hemorid, Hemorrhoidal, Hemorrhoidal Cooling Gel, Medicone Hemorrhoidal, Preparation H Cooling Gel, Preparation H Suppositories, Prep-Hem, Preparation H, Hemorrhoidal Ointment, Anusert Ointment, Prompt Relief, Good Sense Hemorrhoidal, Avedana Hemorrhoidal

• It is used to treat signs of hemorrhoids or rectal irritation.

• Generic Name: tesamorelin
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Egrifta

Reduction of excess abdominal fat in patients with HIV-associated lipodystrophy. Selectively reduces visceral adipose tissue, preserves subcutaneous fat, and improves body image.

Long-term cardiovascular benefits and safety not known; carefully consider whether to continue the drug in patients who fail to achieve a substantial clinical response (based on degree of visceral adipose tissue reduction as measured by waist circumference or computed tomography [CT] scan).

Not indicated for weight loss management.

Insufficient evidence to support improved compliance with antiretroviral therapies in HIV-infected patients.