Procainamide Intravenous and Raltegravir

• Generic Name: procainamide
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Pronestyl, Procan SR, Pronestyl-SR, Procanbid

Procainamide injection is used to treat irregular heartbeats and to slow an overactive heart. When the heart has a normal heartbeat (rhythm), it will work more efficiently. Procainamide works by slowing the nerve impulses in the heart and reducing the sensitivity of heart tissues.

Procainamide is available only with your doctor's prescription.

The oral dosage forms of procainamide are no longer available in the United States.

• Generic Name: raltegravir
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Isentress, Isentress HD

Raltegravir is an antiviral medicine that prevents human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) from multiplying in your body.

Raltegravir is used to treat HIV, the virus that can cause acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Raltegravir is not a cure for HIV or AIDS.

Raltegravir is for use in adults and children who weigh at least 4.4 pounds (2 kilograms).

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