Radium ra 223 dichloride Intravenous and Taclonex Scalp

• Generic Name: radium 223 dichloride
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Xofigo

Radium Ra 223 dichloride injection is used to treat men with castration-resistant (resistant to medical or surgical treatments to lower testosterone) prostate cancer that has spread to the bones but not to other organs. It is a radiopharmaceutical agent. Radiopharmaceuticals are radioactive agents that are used to find and treat certain diseases.

Radium ra 223 dichloride is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of your doctor.

• Generic Name: betamethasone / calcipotriene topical
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Enstilar, Taclonex, Taclonex Scalp, Dovobet

Betamethasone and calcipotriene combination is used on the skin and scalp to treat plaque psoriasis.

Betamethasone is a corticosteroid (cortisone-like medicine or steroid). It helps relieve redness, pain, itching, swelling, or other discomfort caused by certain skin problems.

Calcipotriene is a form of Vitamin D. It works by changing how the skin cells are produced in the areas affected by psoriasis.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.