Medication guides

Your medicine, explained in plain English.

Name: Medication Guides | Fairview Pharmacy Mississippi
Creator: Dr. Mike Acheampong, PharmD, MPH

These are pharmacist written guides to common medications. Each one explains what the medicine does, how to take it safely, what to watch for, and how to think about cost. No jargon. Just clear, honest information from a pharmacist who fills these prescriptions every day.

Written by Dr. Mike Acheampong, PharmD, MPH, a licensed Mississippi pharmacist.Reviewed for accuracy against current FDA prescribing information.

Blood thinners

Medicines that lower the risk of a dangerous clot.

EliquisapixabanRead the guide XareltorivaroxabanRead the guide

Diabetes and related

Medicines for blood sugar and the heart and kidney protection that can come with them.

TrulicitydulaglutideRead the guide FarxigadapagliflozinRead the guide JardianceempagliflozinRead the guide

Bladder

Medicine for an overactive bladder.

MyrbetriqmirabegronRead the guide

HIV treatment and prevention

Daily medicines that keep HIV controlled.

Biktarvybictegravir, emtricitabine, and tenofovir alafenamideRead the guide Genvoyaelvitegravir, cobicistat, emtricitabine, and tenofovir alafenamideRead the guide Dovatodolutegravir and lamivudineRead the guide Triumeqabacavir, dolutegravir, and lamivudineRead the guide TivicaydolutegravirRead the guide Julucadolutegravir and rilpivirineRead the guide Descovyemtricitabine and tenofovir alafenamideRead the guide

Mental health and movement disorders

Long acting injections and other medicines for mental health and movement.

Invega Sustennapaliperidone palmitateRead the guide Invega Trinzapaliperidone palmitate, 3 monthRead the guide Abilify MaintenaaripiprazoleRead the guide Aristadaaripiprazole lauroxilRead the guide VraylarcariprazineRead the guide RexultibrexpiprazoleRead the guide Austedo XRdeutetrabenazineRead the guide IngrezzavalbenazineRead the guide

Kidney, potassium, and phosphate

Medicines that protect the kidneys and balance potassium and phosphate.

VeltassapatiromerRead the guide Lokelmasodium zirconium cyclosilicateRead the guide Sevelameralso sold as RenvelaRead the guide

Digestive health

Medicines for the gut and digestion.

XifaxanrifaximinRead the guide CreonpancrelipaseRead the guide

Eye health

Medicine for the eyes.

Restasiscyclosporine eye dropsRead the guide

Lung and breathing

Medicines for the lungs and breathing.

Breo Elliptafluticasone furoate and vilanterolRead the guide OfevnintedanibRead the guide

Cancer treatment

Oral medicines used in cancer care.

RevlimidlenalidomideRead the guide IbrancepalbociclibRead the guide

Vaccines

Vaccines that help prevent serious illness.

ArexvyRSV vaccine, adjuvantedRead the guide

Hormone therapy

Hormone therapy medicine.

Premarinconjugated estrogensRead the guide

Seizure care

Medicine that helps control seizures.

XcopricenobamateRead the guide

IV antibiotics

A short course antibiotic given by IV.

Daptomycindaptomycin for injectionRead the guide

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Medical disclaimer. This guide is here to teach you. It is not medical advice, and it does not replace your doctor or pharmacist. Always do what your doctor tells you, and ask a pharmacist before you change how you take any medicine.