Brand Name -XALATAN®
Generic Name - latanoprost
Use - To treat certain types of glaucoma.
Possible Benefict - Used to relieve high pressure within the eye.
Possible risks - May include bloodshot eyes, blurred vision, burning, foreign body sensation, increased pigmentation of the iris, inflammatory disease of the cornea, itching, stinging, and upper respiratory infection. If the side effects continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor. Less common Xalatan side effects may include allergic reactions, back pain, chest pain, dry eye, excessive tearing, eye pain, eyelid crusting or reddening, eyelid swelling or pain, intolerance to light, joint and muscle pain, and rash. Rare Xalatan side effects may include asthma, double vision, eye discharge, eyelash and body hair changes, eyelash misdirection, eyelid darkening, inflamed cornea, inflammation inside the eyeball, pinkeye, shortness of breath, swelling and erosion of the cornea, and swelling at the center of the
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Maker - Pharmacia & Upjohn 100 Route 206North Peapack, New Jersey 07977
Customer Info - 1-888-768-5501

Brand Name -XANAX®
Generic Name - benzodiazepines
Use - An antianxiety drug.
Possible Benefict - Prescribed for anxiety and nervous tension. Also to treat panic disorder and conditions that include: unrealistic worry or excessive fears and concern.
Possible risks - Include: drowsiness, fatigue, light-headedness, or speech problems, abdominal cramps, constipation, dry mouth, hyperventilation, blurred vision, nausea, chest pain, change in sex drive, confusion, headache, change in appetite, insomnia, unusual dreams, change in salivation, low blood pressure, fast heartbeat, fainting, nasal congestion, difficulty urinating, sweating, weight change, skin irritation, twitching or tremors, nervous or anxious state, sun sensitivity, respiratory infection, memory impairment, menstrual difficulties, and loss of coordination.
Check with your doctor for other benefits and side effects.
Maker - Pharmacia & Upjohn 100 Route 206North Peapack, New Jersey 07977
Customer Info - 1-888-768-5501

Brand Name -XELODA®
Generic Name - capecitabine
Use - Used to treat cancer of the colon or rectum.
Possible Benefict - Treats cancer of the colon or rectum that has spread to other parts of the body (metastatic colorectal cancer). It is also used for Dukes’ C colon cancer in patients who have had complete removal of the tumor. This medicine is also used to treat breast cancer that has spread to other parts of the body and has not responded to treatment with certain other medicines.
Possible risks - May can cause diarrhea, which may be severe. If you have more than 4 bowel movements a day, or diarrhea at night, stop taking Xeloda and contact your doctor. Patients over 80 may have more gastrointestinal side effects such as diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting. Other side effects are tingling, numbness, pain, swelling, or redness in the palms of your hands or soles of your feet (hand and foot syndrome). For women – This medicine may cause harm to your unborn child. Do not become pregnant while taking Xeloda. Women should use effective birth control. For men – Men should also practice birth control measures while taking Xeloda. Tell your doctor if you are taking a drug that affects blood clotting such as Coumadin or warfarin.
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Maker - Roche Pharmaceuticals Roche Laboratories, Inc. 340 Kingsland Street Nutley, NJ 07110-1199
Customer Info - 1-800-526-6367

Brand Name -XENICAL®
Generic Name - orlistat
Use - For weight loss.
Possible Benefict - Prescribed for reduction in weight when used in conjunction with a reduced-calorie diet. This medication prevents the digestion of some of fatty foods. Fats that are not digested cannot be absorbed nor can they contribute calories.
Possible risks - Large discharge of fatty or oily secretion, intestinal gas, increased bowel movements, incontinence, menstrual problems, respiratory tract infections, vaginal inflammation, vomiting.
Check with your doctor for other benefits and side effects.
Maker - Roche Pharmaceuticals (Roche Laboratories Inc.) 340 Kingsland Street Nutley, New Jersey 07110-1199
Customer Info - 1-800-526-6367

Brand Name -XOPENEX®
Generic Name - levalbuterol hydrochloride
Use - A bronchodilator .
Possible Benefict - Used to prevent the narrowing of the airways (bronchospasm), Helps to relax the muscles in the walls of the lungs tiny airwaves (bronchioles). This allows more air to get through, and at the same time control allergen or asthma triggers.
Possible risks - Cough, flu-like symptoms, nervousness, runny nose, sinus, inflammation, tremors, viral infection.
Check with your doctor for other benefits and side effects.
Maker - Roche Pharmaceuticals (Roche Laboratories Inc.) 340 Kingsland Street Nutley, New Jersey 07110-1199
Customer Info - 1-800-526-6367