Neurofibromatosis Medications

Definition of Neurofibromatosis:

Neurofibromatosis is a genetically-inherited disorder in which the nerve tissue grows tumors. Neurofibromatosis-1 is an inherited disorder in which nerve tissue tumors (neurofibromas) form in the skin, bottom layer of skin (subcutaneous tissue), and nerves from the brain (cranial nerves) and spinal cord (spinal root nerves). Neurofibromatosis 2 (NF2) is a genetic disorder in which tumors form on the nerves of the brain and spine (the central nervous system).

Drugs associated with Neurofibromatosis

The following drugs and medications are in some way related to, or used in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis. This service should be used as a supplement to, and NOT a substitute for, the expertise, skill, knowledge and judgment of healthcare practitioners.

Learn more about Neurofibromatosis

Harvard Health Guide:

• Symptoms and treatment for Neurofibromatosis

Drug List:

Avastin

Riatropin

Riatropin may be available in the countries listed below.

Ingredient matches for Riatropin

Atropine

Atropine sulfate (a derivative of Atropine) is reported as an ingredient of Riatropin in the following countries:

• Oman

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Rispéridone Qualimed

Rispéridone Qualimed may be available in the countries listed below.

Ingredient matches for Rispéridone Qualimed

Risperidone

Risperidone is reported as an ingredient of Rispéridone Qualimed in the following countries:

• France

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Oxsoralen

Oxsoralen is a brand name of methoxsalen topical, approved by the FDA in the following formulation(s):

OXSORALEN (methoxsalen - lotion; topical)

• 
  Manufacturer: VALEANT PHARM INTL
  
  Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982
  
  Strength(s): 1% ^[RLD]

Has a generic version of Oxsoralen been approved?

No. There is currently no therapeutically equivalent version of Oxsoralen available.

Note: Fraudulent online pharmacies may attempt to sell an illegal generic version of Oxsoralen. These medications may be counterfeit and potentially unsafe. If you purchase medications online, be sure you are buying from a reputable and valid online pharmacy. Ask your health care provider for advice if you are unsure about the online purchase of any medication.

See also: About generic drugs.

Related Patents

There are no current U.S. patents associated with Oxsoralen.

See also...

• Oxsoralen Lotion Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Oxsoralen Topical Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
• Methoxsalen Lotion Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Ultramop Topical Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
• Methoxsalen Topical Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)

Preventic

Preventic may be available in the countries listed below.

In some countries, this medicine may only be approved for veterinary use.

Ingredient matches for Preventic

Amitraz

Amitraz is reported as an ingredient of Preventic in the following countries:

• Australia


• Italy


• Luxembourg


• Portugal


• South Africa


• Switzerland

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Carbon Belloc

Carbon Belloc may be available in the countries listed below.

Ingredient matches for Carbon Belloc

Charcoal

Charcoal, Activated is reported as an ingredient of Carbon Belloc in the following countries:

• Argentina

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Policosanol

ATC (Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification)

C10AX08

CAS registry number (Chemical Abstracts Service)

0142583-61-7

Therapeutic Category

Antilipemic agent, concomitant therapy

Chemical Name

Mixture of high molecular weight aliphatic alcohols isolated from sugar cane (Saccharum officinarum); main component is octacosasol

Foreign Name

• Policosanol (German)

Generic Names

• Ateromixol (IS)
• CCRIS 7209 (IS)
• PPG 5 (IS)

Brand Names

• Colesolvin
  Refasa, Peru



• Lipex
  Elea, Argentina



• PPG
  Bago, Chile; Bago, Peru

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Glossary

IS	Inofficial Synonym

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Genesis Injection Abamectin Plus Vitamin

Genesis Injection Abamectin Plus Vitamin may be available in the countries listed below.

In some countries, this medicine may only be approved for veterinary use.

Ingredient matches for Genesis Injection Abamectin Plus Vitamin

Abamectin

Abamectin is reported as an ingredient of Genesis Injection Abamectin Plus Vitamin in the following countries:

• Australia

Hydroxocobalamin

Hydroxocobalamin is reported as an ingredient of Genesis Injection Abamectin Plus Vitamin in the following countries:

• Australia

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Kefadin

Kefadin may be available in the countries listed below.

In some countries, this medicine may only be approved for veterinary use.

Ingredient matches for Kefadin

Ceftazidime

Ceftazidime is reported as an ingredient of Kefadin in the following countries:

• United Kingdom

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Avoxin

Avoxin may be available in the countries listed below.

Ingredient matches for Avoxin

Fluvoxamine

Fluvoxamine maleate (a derivative of Fluvoxamine) is reported as an ingredient of Avoxin in the following countries:

• Slovenia

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Lincomicina Normon

Lincomicina Normon may be available in the countries listed below.

Ingredient matches for Lincomicina Normon

Lincomycin

Lincomycin hydrochloride monohydrate (a derivative of Lincomycin) is reported as an ingredient of Lincomicina Normon in the following countries:

• Dominican Republic

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