Rybix ODT and Sovaldi

• 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.

• Generic Name: sofosbuvir
• Dosage Forms: tablet, film coated
• Other Brand Names: Sovaldi

Sovaldi (sofosbuvir) is an antiviral medication that prevents hepatitis C virus (HCV) from multiplying in your body.

Sovaldi is used in combination with other medications to treat chronic hepatitis C in adults and children who are at least 3 years old.

Sovaldi treats specific genotypes of hepatitis C, and only in certain people. Use only the medications prescribed for you. Do not share your medicine with other people.

Sovaldi must be given in combination with other antiviral medications and should not be used alone. Sofosbuvir is usually given with ribavirin, with or without peginterferon alfa.

Sovaldi is sometimes used in people who also have HIV, or people who have liver cancer and are going to have a liver transplant. This medicine is not a treatment for HIV or AIDS.