Monday, 28 September 2009

Proge Depot




Proge Depot may be available in the countries listed below.


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Hydroxyprogesterone

Hydroxyprogesterone caproate (a derivative of Hydroxyprogesterone) is reported as an ingredient of Proge Depot in the following countries:


  • Japan

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Sunday, 27 September 2009

Paroxetine mesilate




Paroxetine mesilate may be available in the countries listed below.


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Paroxetine

Paroxetine mesilate (USAN) is known as Paroxetine in the US.

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Friday, 25 September 2009

MirtaLich




MirtaLich may be available in the countries listed below.


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Mirtazapine

Mirtazapine is reported as an ingredient of MirtaLich in the following countries:


  • Germany

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Monday, 21 September 2009

Acylpyrin Effervescens




Acylpyrin Effervescens may be available in the countries listed below.


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Aspirin

Acetylsalicylic Acid is reported as an ingredient of Acylpyrin Effervescens in the following countries:


  • Czech Republic

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Saturday, 19 September 2009

Dicel CD


Generic Name: brompheniramine, chlophedianol, and pseudoephedrine (BROM fen IR a meen, KLOE fe DYE a nol, and SOO doe ee FED rin)

Brand Names: Dicel CD


What is Dicel CD (brompheniramine, chlophedianol, and pseudoephedrine)?

Brompheniramine is an antihistamine that reduces the effects of the natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose.


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


Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant that shrinks blood vessels in the nasal passages. Dilated blood vessels can cause nasal congestion (stuffy nose).


The combination of brompheniramine, chlophedianol, and pseudoephedrine is used to treat runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, itching, watery eyes, cough, and sinus congestion caused by allergies, the common cold, or the flu.


Brompheniramine, chlophedianol, and pseudoephedrine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.


What is the most important information I should know about Dicel CD (brompheniramine, chlophedianol, and pseudoephedrine)?


Do not give this medication to a child younger than 4 years old. 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. You should not use this medication if you have severe constipation, severe colitis or toxic megacolon, or if you are unable to urinate. Do not use cough and cold medicine if you have untreated or uncontrolled diseases such as glaucoma, asthma or COPD, high blood pressure, heart disease, coronary artery disease, or overactive thyroid. Do not use a cough or cold medicine if you have used an MAO inhibitor such as furazolidone (Furoxone), isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), rasagiline (Azilect), selegiline (Eldepryl, Emsam, Zelapar), or tranylcypromine (Parnate) in the last 14 days. A dangerous drug interaction could occur, leading to serious side effects.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking Dicel CD (brompheniramine, chlophedianol, and pseudoephedrine)?


Do not use a cough or cold medicine if you have used an MAO inhibitor such as furazolidone (Furoxone), isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), rasagiline (Azilect), selegiline (Eldepryl, Emsam, Zelapar), or tranylcypromine (Parnate) in the last 14 days. A dangerous drug interaction could occur, leading to serious side effects. You should not use this medication if you have severe constipation, severe colitis or toxic megacolon, or if you are unable to urinate. Do not use cough and cold medicine if you have untreated or uncontrolled diseases such as glaucoma, asthma or COPD, high blood pressure, heart disease, coronary artery disease, or overactive thyroid.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist if it is safe for you to take this medication if you have ever had:



  • a blockage in your digestive tract (stomach or intestines), a colostomy or ileostomy;




  • diabetes;




  • liver or kidney disease;




  • epilepsy or other seizure disorder;




  • cough with mucus, or cough caused by emphysema or chronic bronchitis;




  • enlarged prostate or urination problems;




  • an adrenal gland tumor or disorder (such as pheochromocytoma or Addison's disease); or




  • if you take potassium (Cytra, Epiklor, K-Lyte, K-Phos, Kaon, Klor-Con, Polycitra, Urocit-K).




FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether brompheniramine, chlophedianol, and pseudoephedrine will harm an unborn baby. Do not use cold or cough medicine without medical advice if you are pregnant. Brompheniramine, chlophedianol, and pseudoephedrine may pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Do not use cough or cold medicine without medical advice if you are breast-feeding a baby.

Artificially sweetened liquid cough or cold medicine may contain phenylalanine. If you have phenylketonuria (PKU), check the medication label to see if the product contains phenylalanine.


How should I take Dicel CD (brompheniramine, chlophedianol, and pseudoephedrine)?


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


Do not take for longer than 7 days in a row. Talk with your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 7 days of treatment, or if you have a fever with a headache or skin rash.


Do not give this medication to a child younger than 4 years old. 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 liquid medicine with a special dose measuring spoon or medicine cup, not with a regular table spoon. If you do not have a dose measuring device, ask your pharmacist for one.


If you need surgery or medical tests, tell the surgeon or doctor ahead of time if you have taken a cough or cold medicine within the past few days. Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Do not freeze.

What happens if I miss a dose?


Since cough or cold medicine is taken when needed, you may not be on a dosing schedule. If you are taking the medication regularly, take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.


What happens if I overdose?


Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.

Overdose symptoms may include severe forms of some of the side effects listed in this medication guide.


What should I avoid while taking Dicel CD (brompheniramine, chlophedianol, and pseudoephedrine)?


This medicine may cause blurred vision or impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be alert and able to see clearly. Drinking alcohol can increase certain side effects of brompheniramine, chlophedianol, and pseudoephedrine. Avoid becoming overheated or dehydrated during exercise and in hot weather. Brompheniramine, chlophedianol, and pseudoephedrine can decrease sweating and you may be more prone to heat stroke. Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using any other cold, allergy, cough, or sleep medicine. Antihistamines, decongestants, and cough suppressants are contained in many combination medicines. Taking certain products together can cause you to get too much of a certain drug. Check the label to see if a medicine contains an antihistamine, decongestant, or cough suppressant.

Avoid taking this medication if you also take diet pills, caffeine pills, or other stimulants (such as ADHD medications). Taking a stimulant together with a decongestant can increase your risk of unpleasant side effects.


Dicel CD (brompheniramine, chlophedianol, and pseudoephedrine) side effects


Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Stop using brompheniramine, chlophedianol, and pseudoephedrine and call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:

  • fast or pounding heartbeats;




  • confusion, hallucinations, unusual thoughts or behavior;




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




  • urinating less than usual or not at all;




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




  • dangerously high blood pressure (severe headache, blurred vision, buzzing in your ears, anxiety, chest pain, shortness of breath, uneven heartbeats, seizure).



Less serious side effects may include:



  • dizziness, drowsiness, problems with memory or concentration;




  • dry mouth, nose, or throat, increased sweating or urination;




  • mild stomach pain, diarrhea or constipation;




  • sleep problems (insomnia);




  • blurred vision; or




  • flushing (warmth, redness, or tingly feeling).



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 Dicel CD (brompheniramine, chlophedianol, and pseudoephedrine)?


Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using this medicine if you regularly use other medicines that make you sleepy (such as narcotic pain medication, sedatives, sleeping pills, muscle relaxers, and medicine for seizures, depression or anxiety). They can add to sleepiness caused by brompheniramine.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist if it is safe for you to take brompheniramine, chlophedianol, and pseudoephedrine if you are also using any of the following drugs:



  • atropine (Atreza, Sal-Tropine);




  • benztropine (Cogentin);




  • St. John's wort;




  • topiramate (Topamax);




  • tramadol (Ultram, Ultracet);




  • zonisamide (Zonegran);




  • a diuretic (water pill);




  • an antidepressant such as amitriptyline (Elavil, Vanatrip, Limbitrol), bupropion (Wellbutrin), citalopram (Celexa), doxepin (Sinequan, Silenor), escitalopram (Lexapro), fluoxetine (Prozac, Sarafem, Symbyax), fluvoxamine (Luvox), nortriptyline (Pamelor), paroxetine (Paxil), sertraline (Zoloft), and others;




  • anti-nausea medications such as belladonna (Donnatal), dimenhydrinate (Dramamine), droperidol (Inapsine), methscopolamine (Pamine), or scopolamine (Transderm Scop);




  • bladder or urinary medications such as darifenacin (Enablex), flavoxate (Urispas), oxybutynin (Ditropan, Oxytrol), solifenacin (Vesicare), tolterodine (Detrol), or Urogesic Blue;




  • bronchodilators such as ipratropium (Atrovent) or tiotropium (Spiriva);




  • irritable bowel medications such as dicyclomine (Bentyl), hyoscyamine (Hyomax), or propantheline (Pro Banthine); or




  • ulcer medicine such as glycopyrrolate (Robinul) or mepenzolate (Cantil).



This list is not complete and other drugs may interact with brompheniramine, chlophedianol, and pseudoephedrine. Tell your doctor about all medications you use. This includes prescription, over-the-counter, vitamin, and herbal products. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor.



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  • Your pharmacist can provide more information about brompheniramine, chlophedianol, and pseudoephedrine.


Thursday, 17 September 2009

dexrazoxane Intravenous


dex-ray-ZOX-ane


Commonly used brand name(s)

In the U.S.


  • Totect

  • Zinecard

Available Dosage Forms:


  • Powder for Solution

Therapeutic Class: Cardioprotective Agent


Uses For dexrazoxane


Dexrazoxane is used to help prevent or lessen a toxic effect to your heart that is caused by certain medicines that are used to treat cancer.


Dexrazoxane is also used to treat tissue damage caused by the leakage of certain medicines that are used to treat cancer .


dexrazoxane is available only with your doctor's prescription.


Before Using dexrazoxane


In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For dexrazoxane, the following should be considered:


Allergies


Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to dexrazoxane or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.


Pediatric


Appropriate studies have not been performed on the relationship of age to the effects of dexrazoxane in the pediatric population. Safety and efficacy have not been established .


Geriatric


Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated geriatrics-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of dexrazoxane in the elderly. However, elderly patients are more likely to have age-related kidney problems, which may require an adjustment of dosage in patients receiving dexrazoxane .


Interactions with Medicines


Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your healthcare professional if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicine.


Interactions with Food/Tobacco/Alcohol


Certain medicines should not be used at or around the time of eating food or eating certain types of food since interactions may occur. Using alcohol or tobacco with certain medicines may also cause interactions to occur. Discuss with your healthcare professional the use of your medicine with food, alcohol, or tobacco.


Other Medical Problems


The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of dexrazoxane. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:


  • Blood disorder or bleeding problem (e.g., leukopenia, neutropenia, or thrombocytopenia)—May make this condition worse .

  • Kidney disease—The effects may be increased because of slower removal of the medicine from the body .

Proper Use of dexrazoxane


A nurse or other trained health professional will give you dexrazoxane. dexrazoxane is given through a needle placed into one of your veins .


Dosing


The dose of dexrazoxane will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of dexrazoxane. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.


The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine.


Precautions While Using dexrazoxane


Using dexrazoxane while you are pregnant can harm your unborn baby. If you think you have become pregnant while using dexrazoxane, tell your doctor right away .


Dexrazoxane can temporarily lower the number of white blood cells in your blood, increasing the chance of getting an infection. It can also lower the number of platelets, which are necessary for proper blood clotting. If this occurs, there are certain precautions you can take, especially when your blood count is low, to reduce the risk of infection or bleeding:


  • If you can, avoid people with infections. Check with your doctor immediately if you think you are getting an infection or if you get a fever or chills, cough or hoarseness, lower back or side pain, or painful or difficult urination.

  • Check with your doctor immediately if you notice any unusual bleeding or bruising; black, tarry stools; blood in urine or stools; or pinpoint red spots on your skin.

  • Be careful when using a regular toothbrush, dental floss, or toothpick. Your medical doctor, dentist, or nurse may recommend other ways to clean your teeth and gums. Check with your medical doctor before having any dental work done.

  • Do not touch your eyes or the inside of your nose unless you have just washed your hands and have not touched anything else in the meantime.

  • Be careful not to cut yourself when you are using sharp objects such as a safety razor or fingernail or toenail cutters.

  • Avoid situations where bruising or injury could occur .

dexrazoxane Side Effects


Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.


Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:


More common
  • Bluish color

  • changes in skin color

  • chest pain

  • cold hands and feet

  • cough or hoarseness

  • difficult or labored breathing

  • fever or chills

  • lower back or side pain

  • pain, redness, or swelling in arm or leg

  • painful or difficult urination

  • pale skin

  • shortness of breath

  • sneezing

  • sore throat

  • swelling of hands, ankles, feet, or lower legs

  • tenderness

  • tightness in chest

  • troubled breathing

  • unusual bleeding or bruising

  • unusual tiredness or weakness

  • wheezing

Less common
  • Black, tarry stools

  • chest discomfort

  • fast, irregular, or pounding heartbeat

  • pain at place of injection

  • ulcers, sores, or white spots in mouth

Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:


More common
  • Diarrhea

  • difficulty having a bowel movement (stool)

  • discouragement

  • dizziness

  • feeling sad or empty

  • hair loss, thinning of hair

  • headache

  • irritability

  • lack or loss of appetite

  • loss of interest or pleasure

  • muscle pain, spasms, cramps, or stiffness

  • nausea

  • stomach pain

  • trouble concentrating

  • trouble sleeping

  • vomiting

  • weight loss

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.


Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

See also: dexrazoxane Intravenous side effects (in more detail)



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Tuesday, 1 September 2009

Abreva




In the US, Abreva (docosanol topical) is a member of the drug class topical anti-infectives and is used to treat Herpes Simplex.

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  • Abreva

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Docosanol

Docosanol is reported as an ingredient of Abreva in the following countries:


  • Canada

  • United States

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