Tuesday, 25 January 2011

Neomansonil




Neomansonil may be available in the countries listed below.


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

Ingredient matches for Neomansonil



Praziquantel

Praziquantel is reported as an ingredient of Neomansonil in the following countries:


  • Italy

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Apo-Quinapril




Apo-Quinapril may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Apo-Quinapril



Quinapril

Quinapril hydrochloride (a derivative of Quinapril) is reported as an ingredient of Apo-Quinapril in the following countries:


  • Australia

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Saturday, 22 January 2011

Simvadoc




Simvadoc may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Simvadoc



Simvastatin

Simvastatin is reported as an ingredient of Simvadoc in the following countries:


  • Germany

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Monday, 17 January 2011

Minoxidil Gerbiol




Minoxidil Gerbiol may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Minoxidil Gerbiol



Minoxidil

Minoxidil is reported as an ingredient of Minoxidil Gerbiol in the following countries:


  • France

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Saturday, 15 January 2011

Atracurium Fabra




Atracurium Fabra may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Atracurium Fabra



Atracurium Besilate

Atracurium Besilate is reported as an ingredient of Atracurium Fabra in the following countries:


  • Argentina

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Tuesday, 11 January 2011

Salco




Salco may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Salco



Calcitonin

Calcitonin is reported as an ingredient of Salco in the following countries:


  • Israel

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Friday, 7 January 2011

Drixoral Cough/Sore Throat


Generic Name: acetaminophen and dextromethorphan (a SEET a MIN oh fen and DEX troe me THOR fan)

Brand Names: Children's Triacting, Triaminic Cough & Sore Throat Softchews, Tylenol Cough and Sore Throat Daytime


What is Drixoral Cough/Sore Throat (acetaminophen and dextromethorphan)?

Acetaminophen is a pain reliever and fever reducer.


Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant. It affects the signals in the brain that trigger cough reflex.


The combination of acetaminophen and dextromethorphan is used to treat cough and pain or fever caused by the common cold or flu.


Acetaminophen and dextromethorphan may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.


What is the most important information I should know about Drixoral Cough/Sore Throat (acetaminophen and dextromethorphan)?


Always ask a doctor before giving a cough or cold medicine to a child. Death can occur from the misuse of cough and cold medicines in very young children. Do not use this medication if you have used an MAO inhibitor such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), rasagiline (Azilect), selegiline (Eldepryl, Emsam), or tranylcypromine (Parnate) within the past 14 days. Do not take more of this medication than is recommended. An overdose of acetaminophen can cause damage to your liver. Do not use any other cough, cold, allergy, or pain medication without first asking your doctor or pharmacist. If you take certain products together you may accidentally take too much of a certain drug. Read the label of any other medicine you take to see if it contains acetaminophen (sometimes abbreviated as "APAP") or dextromethorphan. Avoid drinking alcohol. It can increase the risk of liver damage while you are taking acetaminophen. If you drink more than three alcoholic beverages per day, do not take acetaminophen without your doctor's advice, and never take more than 2 grams (2000 mg) per day. Dextromethorphan will not treat a cough that is caused by smoking.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking Drixoral Cough/Sore Throat (acetaminophen and dextromethorphan)?


Do not take this medication if you are allergic to acetaminophen or dextromethorphan. Do not use a cough medicine if you have used an MAO inhibitor such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), rasagiline (Azilect), selegiline (Eldepryl, Emsam), or tranylcypromine (Parnate) within the past 14 days. Serious, life-threatening side effects can occur if you take a cough medicine before the MAO inhibitor has cleared from your body. Dextromethorphan will not treat a cough that is caused by smoking.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist about taking this medication if you have:



  • liver disease;




  • alcoholism or cirrhosis of the liver; or




  • emphysema or chronic bronchitis.




This medication may be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment. This medication may pass into breast milk and could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

Artificially-sweetened liquid forms of cough medicine may contain phenylalanine. This would be important to know if you have phenylketonuria (PKU). Check the ingredients and warnings on the medication label if you are concerned about phenylalanine.


How should I take Drixoral Cough/Sore Throat (acetaminophen and dextromethorphan)?


Use this medication exactly as directed on the label, or as it has been prescribed by your doctor. Do not use the medication in larger amounts, or use it for longer than recommended. Cough medicine is usually taken only for a short time until your symptoms clear up.


An overdose of acetaminophen can cause serious harm. The maximum amount of acetaminophen for adults is 1 gram (1000 mg) per dose and 4 grams (4000 mg) per day. Taking more acetaminophen could cause damage to your liver. One dose of the oral liquid may contain up to 1000 mg of acetaminophen. Know the amount of acetaminophen in the specific product you are taking. Always ask a doctor before giving a cough or cold medicine to a child. Death can occur from the misuse of cough and cold medicines in very young children.

Measure the liquid form of this medication with a special dose-measuring spoon or cup, not a regular table spoon. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist for one.


Drink extra fluids while you are taking this medication. Talk with your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 7 days of treatment, or if you have a fever with a headache, cough, or skin rash.

If you need to have any type of surgery, tell the surgeon ahead of time if you have taken a cough medicine within the past few days.


Store this medicine at room temperature, away from heat, light, and moisture.

What happens if I miss a dose?


Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the medicine at your next regularly scheduled time. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.


What happens if I overdose?


Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine.

The first signs of an acetaminophen overdose include loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, sweating, and confusion or weakness. Later symptoms may include pain in your upper stomach, dark urine, and yellowing of your skin or the whites of your eyes.


Overdose symptoms may also include dizziness, drowsiness, feeling restless or nervous, diarrhea, loss of appetite, seizure (convulsions), or coma.


What should I avoid while taking Drixoral Cough/Sore Throat (acetaminophen and dextromethorphan)?


This medication can cause side effects that may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert. Do not use any other cough, cold, allergy, or pain medication without first asking your doctor or pharmacist. Acetaminophen and dextromethorphan are contained in many combination medicines. If you take certain products together you may accidentally take too much of a certain drug. Read the label of any other medicine you are using to see if it contains acetaminophen (sometimes abbreviated as "APAP") or dextromethorphan. Avoid drinking alcohol. It can increase the risk of liver damage while you are taking acetaminophen. If you drink more than three alcoholic beverages per day, do not take acetaminophen without your doctor's advice, and never take more than 2 grams (2000 mg) of acetaminophen per day.

Avoid taking diet pills, caffeine pills, or other stimulants (such as ADHD medications) without your doctor's advice. Taking a stimulant together with cough medicine can increase your risk of unpleasant side effects.


Drixoral Cough/Sore Throat (acetaminophen and dextromethorphan) side effects


Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Stop using this medication and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

  • severe dizziness, anxiety, restless feeling, or nervousness;




  • confusion, hallucinations;




  • slow, shallow breathing;




  • easy bruising or bleeding, unusual weakness, fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms; or




  • nausea, stomach pain, low fever, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes).



Less serious side effects may include:



  • mild loss of appetite, upset stomach.



This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.


What other drugs will affect Drixoral Cough/Sore Throat (acetaminophen and dextromethorphan)?


Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you are using any of the following drugs:



  • celecoxib (Celebrex);




  • cinacalcet (Sensipar);




  • darifenacin (Enablex);




  • imatinib (Gleevec);




  • isoniazid;




  • quinidine (Quinaglute, Quinidex);




  • ranolazine (Ranexa);




  • ritonavir (Norvir);




  • sibutramine (Meridia);




  • terbinafine (Lamisil);




  • zidovudine (Retrovir, AZT);




  • gout medication such as probenecid (Benemid);




  • medicines to treat high blood pressure;




  • seizure medication such as phenytoin (Dilantin) or phenobarbital (Luminal, Solfoton); or




  • an antidepressant such as amitriptyline (Elavil, Etrafon), bupropion (Wellbutrin, Zyban), fluoxetine (Prozac, Sarafem), fluvoxamine (Luvox), imipramine (Janimine, Tofranil), paroxetine (Paxil), sertraline (Zoloft), and others.



This list is not complete and there may be other drugs that can interact with acetaminophen and dextromethorphan. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor.



More Drixoral Cough/Sore Throat resources


  • Drixoral Cough/Sore Throat Use in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
  • Drixoral Cough/Sore Throat Drug Interactions
  • 0 Reviews for Drixoral Cough/Sore Throat - Add your own review/rating


Compare Drixoral Cough/Sore Throat with other medications


  • Cold Symptoms
  • Cough
  • Pain


Where can I get more information?


  • Your pharmacist can provide more information about acetaminophen and dextromethorphan.


Depen


Generic Name: penicillamine (pen ih SILL ah meen)

Brand Names: Cuprimine, Depen


What is Depen (penicillamine)?

Penicillamine is a chelating agent. It attaches to other chemicals in the body, which aids in their removal.


Penicillamine is used to remove excess copper associated with Wilson's disease. It is also used to reduce cystine in the urine and to treat severe rheumatoid arthritis.


Penicillamine may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.


What is the most important information I should know about Depen (penicillamine)?


Notify your doctor immediately if you develop fever; chills; a sore throat; unusual bruising or bleeding; blood in your urine, unexplained shortness of breath, coughing, or wheezing; muscle weakness; or double vision. These symptoms could be early signs of dangerous side effects.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking Depen (penicillamine)?


You cannot take penicillamine if you have taken it in the past and it has damaged your blood cells.

Before taking penicillamine, tell your doctor if you have kidney disease or any other serious illness. You may not be able to take penicillamine, or you may require a lower dose or special monitoring during therapy.


Penicillamine may cause birth defects in an unborn baby. However, it has also been used during pregnancy with no evidence of defects. Penicillamine should not be used during pregnancy except to treat Wilson's disease and some cases of cystine in the urine. Do not take this medication without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant. It is not known whether penicillamine passes into breast milk. Since penicillamine may harm a nursing infant, breast-feeding is not recommended during treatment with this medication.

How should I take Depen (penicillamine)?


Take penicillamine exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these instructions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.


Take each dose with a full glass of water. Penicillamine must be taken on an empty stomach, at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after a full meal, and at least 1 hour before or after any other drug, food, or milk. Taking penicillamine with anything else in the stomach greatly decreases its effectiveness. Do not stop taking penicillamine without first talking to your doctor. Stopping therapy may cause your body to react abnormally when therapy is restarted. If you do stop taking the medication, do not restart without first talking to your doctor. You may need special monitoring.

Your doctor may want you to take a vitamin and mineral supplement during treatment with penicillamine. Penicillamine may reduce vitamin B6 and iron in the body. Follow your doctor's instructions.


Store penicillamine at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

What happens if I miss a dose?


Take the missed dose on an empty stomach as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the dose you missed and take only your next regularly scheduled dose. Do not take a double dose of this medication unless otherwise directed by your doctor. If you have missed several doses in a row, do not take any more doses without first talking to your doctor.


What happens if I overdose?


Seek emergency medical attention.

Symptoms of a penicillamine overdose are not known.


What should I avoid while taking Depen (penicillamine)?


Follow any special diet restrictions recommended by your doctor.


Depen (penicillamine) side effects


If you experience any of the following serious side effects, seek emergency medical attention or contact your doctor immediately:

  • an allergic reaction (shortness of breath; closing of your throat; difficulty breathing; swelling of your lips, face, or tongue; or hives);




  • fever or chills;




  • a sore throat;




  • unusual bleeding or bruising;




  • blood in the urine;




  • unexplained shortness of breath, coughing, or wheezing;




  • abdominal pain;




  • yellow skin or eyes;




  • muscle weakness; or




  • double vision.



Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take penicillamine and notify your doctor if you experience



  • itching or a rash;




  • nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or decreased appetite;




  • ringing in the ears;




  • decreased taste;




  • sores in the mouth;




  • poor wound healing; or




  • increased wrinkling of the skin.



Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.


What other drugs will affect Depen (penicillamine)?


Do not take penicillamine if you are taking any of the following medicines:

  • a gold-therapy product such as auranofin (Ridaura), aurothioglucose (Solganal), or gold sodium thiomalate (Myochrysine, Aurolate);




  • an antimalarial medicine such as quinine (Quinamm), mefloquine (Lariam), chloroquine (Aralen), hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil), primaquine, or pyrimethamine (Daraprim);




  • a cancer chemotherapy medicine; or




  • phenylbutazone.



Like penicillamine, the medications listed above can affect the blood and the kidneys. Combined with penicillamine, any of these medicines can be very dangerous.


Before taking penicillamine, tell your doctor if you are taking digoxin (Lanoxin, Lanoxicaps). Penicillamine may decrease the effects of digoxin, and your doctor may want to adjust your dosage or monitor your therapy.


Many other drugs, especially antacids and vitamin and mineral supplements, can decrease the effects of penicillamine. Do not take any medicines or over-the-counter drugs or supplements within 1 hour of a penicillamine dose.


Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with penicillamine. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines.



More Depen resources


  • Depen Side Effects (in more detail)
  • Depen Use in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
  • Drug Images
  • Depen Drug Interactions
  • Depen Support Group
  • 0 Reviews for Depen - Add your own review/rating


  • Depen MedFacts Consumer Leaflet (Wolters Kluwer)

  • Depen Advanced Consumer (Micromedex) - Includes Dosage Information

  • Depen Prescribing Information (FDA)

  • Penicillamine Monograph (AHFS DI)

  • Penicillamine Professional Patient Advice (Wolters Kluwer)

  • Cuprimine Prescribing Information (FDA)



Compare Depen with other medications


  • Cystinuria
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Wilson's Disease


Where can I get more information?


  • Your pharmacist has additional information about penicillamine written for health professionals that you may read.

See also: Depen side effects (in more detail)


Thursday, 6 January 2011

Flunixon




Flunixon may be available in the countries listed below.


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

Ingredient matches for Flunixon



Flunixin

Flunixin meglumine (a derivative of Flunixin) is reported as an ingredient of Flunixon in the following countries:


  • Australia

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Wednesday, 5 January 2011

Métandiénone




Métandiénone may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Métandiénone



Metandienone

Métandiénone (DCF) is also known as Metandienone (Prop.INN)

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DCFDénomination Commune Française
Prop.INNProposed International Nonproprietary Name (World Health Organization)

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