Belatacept is a prescription medication used in combination with other medications to prevent kidney transplant rejection. Belatacept belongs to group of drugs called selective T-cell costimulation blockers which work by weakening the immune system to prevent it from attacking the transplanted kidney.

This medication comes in an injectable form to be given directly into a vein (IV) by a healthcare provider.

Common side effects of belatacept include low red blood cell count (anemia), diarrhea, and kidney or bladder infection.

Telmisartan/amlodipine is a prescription medication used to treat high blood pressure. It is a single tablet containin 2 medicines, telmisartan and amlodipine.

Telmisartan belongs to a group of drugs called angiotensin II receptor blockers or ARBs. Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker. Both telmisartan and amlodipine work by relaxing the blood vessels which lowers blood pressure and improves blood flow.

This medication comes in tablet form and is taken once daily, with or without food.

Common side effects of telmisartan/amlodipine include swelling, back pain, and...

Nevirapine is a prescription medication used in combination with other medicines to treat human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. Nevirapine is a type of anti-HIV medicine called a "non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor" (NNRTI). Nevirapine works by lowering the amount of HIV in your blood ("viral load").

This medication comes in tablet and extended-release tablet (Viramune XR) forms as well as a suspension. Nevirapine regular release tablets and suspension is taken once daily for 14 days, and if no rash develops you will take it twice daily thereafter. The...

Terazosin is a prescription medication used to treat high blood pressure and the symptoms of enlarged prostate. Terazosin belongs to a group of drugs called alpha-blockers. It lowers blood pressure by relaxing veins and arteries so that blood can more easily pass through them. Terazosin also relieves the symptoms of enlarged prostate by relaxing the muscles of the bladder and prostate.

This medication comes in capsule form and is usually taken once a day. Terazosin can be taken with or without food.

Common side effects of terazosin include a sudden drop in blood pressure...

Palivizumab is a prescription medication used to help prevent a serious lung disease caused by Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) in children younger than 24 months of age (at the start of dosing). Palivizumab belongs to a group of drugs called monoclonal antibodies which work by preventing the virus from replicating.

This medication comes in an injectable form to be given once a month for several months.

Common side effects include fever, rash, and redness or swelling at the injection site.

Zolmitriptan is a prescription medication used to treat migraine headaches once they have started. Zolmitriptan belongs to a group of drugs called serotonin receptor agonists or "triptans", which relieve pain by narrowing blood vessels around the brain.

This medication comes in tablet form. Swallow zolmitriptan tablets whole, with water.

It is also available as an orally disintegrating tablet that dissolves quickly in the mouth. It is found under the brand name Zolmig ZMT. 

Zolmitriptan is also available as a nasal spray. 

Common side effects of zolmitriptan...

Esomeprazole/naproxen is a prescription medication used to treat the pain and inflammation associated with osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis. It is also used to prevent ulcers.

It comes as a single tablet containing 2 medications, esomeprazole and naproxen. Esomeprazole belongs to a group of drugs called proton pump inhibitors which work by reducing acid production in the stomach. Naproxen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that works by blocking the production...