Polatuzumab vedotin and Rybix ODT

• Generic Name: polatuzumab vedotin
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Polivy

Polatuzumab vedotin is used to treat diffuse large B-cell lymphoma after at least two other cancer treatments did not work or have stopped working.

Polatuzumab vedotin is given in combination with bendamustine (Bendeka, Treanda) and a medicine that contains rituximab (Rituxan).

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

• Generic Name: tramadol
• Dosage Forms: tablet, orally disintegrating
• Other Brand Names: ConZip, Ultram, Ultram ER, Rybix ODT, Ryzolt

Tramadol is used to relieve moderate to moderately severe pain, including pain after surgery. The extended-release capsules or tablets are used for chronic ongoing pain.

Tramadol belongs to the group of medicines called opioid analgesics. It acts in the central nervous system (CNS) to relieve pain.

When tramadol is used for a long time, it may become habit-forming, causing mental or physical dependence. However, people who have continuing pain should not let the fear of dependence keep them from using narcotics to relieve their pain. Mental dependence (addiction) is not likely to occur when narcotics are used for this purpose. Physical dependence may lead to withdrawal side effects if treatment is stopped suddenly. However, severe withdrawal side effects can usually be prevented by gradually reducing the dose over a period of time before treatment is stopped completely.

This medicine is available only under a restricted distribution program called the Opioid Analgesic REMS (Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy) program.