Rectiv Ointment and Secukinumab Subcutaneous

• Generic Name: nitroglycerin
• Dosage Forms: rectal ointment
• Other Brand Names: Rectiv, Gonitro, Nitrolingual, NitroMist, Nitrostat, Nitro-Time, Gonitro, Minitran, Nitro TD Patch-A, Nitro-Dur, Nitro-Bid, Nitrol Appli-Kit

Rectiv ointment contains nitroglycerin, a nitrate that dilates (widens) blood vessels.

Rectiv ointment is used to treat moderate to severe pain caused by chronic anal fissures (tears in the skin lining your rectum).

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

• Generic Name: secukinumab
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Cosentyx, Cosentyx Sensoready Pen

Secukinumab injection is used to treat moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis in patients who may benefit from receiving phototherapy (ultraviolet light treatment) or other treatments. It is also used to treat active psoriatic arthritis and active ankylosing spondylitis.

Secukinumab is available only with your doctor's prescription.