Pramlintide Acetate and Theraplex T

• Generic Name: pramlintide
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: SymlinPen 120, SymlinPen 60, Symlin

Treatment of type 1 diabetes mellitus as an adjunct to preprandial insulin therapy in patients without adequate glycemic control on insulin therapy.

Treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus as an adjunct to preprandial insulin therapy with or without concomitant metformin and/or a sulfonylurea in patients without adequate glycemic control on insulin therapy alone or in combination with metformin and/or a sulfonylurea.

Therapy should only be considered in patients with type 1 or 2 diabetes mellitus who are receiving insulin and have failed to achieve adequate glycemic control despite individualized insulin management. (See Patient Selection under Cautions.)

• Generic Name: coal tar topical
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Balnetar, Denorex Extra Strength, DHS Tar Shampoo, Elta Tar, Ionil T, MG217 Medicated Tar, Neutrogena T/Gel, Oxipor VHC, Psoriasin, Scytera, Tarsum, Tegrin Medicated, Theraplex T, Novaflor, Acidophilus Extra Strength, Floranex, Flora-Q 2, RisaQuad 2, Acidophilus Probiotic Blend

Coal tar is a by-product of coal processing.

Theraplex T (for the skin) is used to treat the skin symptoms of psoriasis, including dryness, redness, flaking, scaling, and itching. Coal tar is not a cure for psoriasis, and it will provide only temporary relief of skin symptoms.

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