Sunday 28 March 2010

Cimetiran




Cimetiran may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Cimetiran



Cimetidine

Cimetidine is reported as an ingredient of Cimetiran in the following countries:


  • Japan

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Restone


Pronunciation: meh-lah-TOE-nin/L TRIP-toe-fan
Generic Name: Melatonin/L-Tryptophan
Brand Name: Restone


Restone is used for:

Helping sleep problems, jet lag, and anxiety or depression, and boosting the immune system. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor. Check with your pharmacist for more details regarding the use of Restone.


Restone is an herbal product. It works by increasing certain substances in the brain.


Do NOT use Restone if:


  • you are allergic to any ingredient in Restone

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.



Before using Restone:


Some medical conditions may interact with Restone. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:


  • if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breast-feeding

  • if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement

  • if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances

  • if you are taking any medicine to suppress your immune system or medicines for depression or other mental or mood problems

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Restone. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:


  • Anticoagulants (eg, warfarin), benzodiazepines (eg, alprazolam), beta-blockers (eg, metoprolol), calcium channel blockers (eg, diltiazem), corticosteroids (eg, prednisone), 5-HT1 receptor agonists or triptans (eg, sumatriptan), interleukin-2, meperidine, monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) (eg, phenelzine), nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) (eg, ibuprofen), phenothiazines (eg, thioridazine), St. John's wort, tamoxifen, or tramadol

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Restone may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.


How to use Restone:


Use Restone as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.


  • Use as directed on the package, unless instructed otherwise by your doctor.

  • If you miss a dose of Restone, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Restone.



Important safety information:


  • Restone may cause drowsiness or affect your thinking or reactions. These effects may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use Restone with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.

  • Check with your doctor before you use medicines that may cause drowsiness (eg, sleep aids, muscle relaxers) while you are using Restone; it may add to their effects. Ask your pharmacist if you have questions about which medicines may cause drowsiness.

  • This product has not been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as safe and effective for any medical condition. The long-term safety of herbal products is not known. Before using any alternative medicine, talk with your doctor or pharmacist.

  • PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Restone while you are pregnant. It is not known if Restone is found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use Restone, check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.


Possible side effects of Restone:


All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:



Burping; diarrhea; drowsiness; dry mouth; gas; headache; heartburn; loss of appetite; nausea; stomach upset; vomiting; weakness.



Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, throat, or tongue); blurred vision; decreased coordination; light-headedness.



This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.



If OVERDOSE is suspected:


Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center, or emergency room immediately.


Proper storage of Restone:

Store at room temperature away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Restone does not have a childproof container. Keep Restone out of the reach of children and away from pets.


General information:


  • If you have any questions about Restone, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.

  • Restone is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.

  • If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.

  • Check with your pharmacist about how to dispose of unused medicine.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Restone. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.



Issue Date: February 1, 2012

Database Edition 12.1.1.002

Copyright © 2012 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc.

Friday 26 March 2010

Pheochromocytoma Medications


Definition of Pheochromocytoma: Pheochromocytoma is a tumor of the adrenal gland that causes excess release of epinephrine and norepinephrine, hormones that regulate heart rate and blood pressure.

Drugs associated with Pheochromocytoma

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

Topics under Pheochromocytoma

  • Pheochromocytoma Diagnosis (2 drugs)

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Drug List:

Saturday 20 March 2010

Halemunin




Halemunin may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Halemunin



Mequitazine

Mequitazine is reported as an ingredient of Halemunin in the following countries:


  • Japan

International Drug Name Search

Friday 19 March 2010

Lidocaina Denver




Lidocaina Denver may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Lidocaina Denver



Lidocaine

Lidocaine hydrochloride (a derivative of Lidocaine) is reported as an ingredient of Lidocaina Denver in the following countries:


  • Argentina

International Drug Name Search

Saturday 13 March 2010

Zinoximor




Zinoximor may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Zinoximor



Cefuroxime

Cefuroxime axetil (a derivative of Cefuroxime) is reported as an ingredient of Zinoximor in the following countries:


  • Oman

International Drug Name Search

Friday 12 March 2010

Propamidine




Scheme

Rec.INN

ATC (Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification)

D08AC03,S01AX15

CAS registry number (Chemical Abstracts Service)

0000104-32-5

Chemical Formula

C17-H20-N4-O2

Molecular Weight

312

Therapeutic Categories

Antiseptic

Disinfectant

Antiprotozoal

Chemical Name

Benzenecarboximidamide, 4,4'-[1,3-propanediylbis(oxy)]bis-

Foreign Names

  • Propamidinum (Latin)
  • Propamidin (German)
  • Propamidine (French)
  • Propamidina (Spanish)

Generic Names

  • Propamidine (OS: DCF, BAN)
  • Propamidine Isetionate (OS: BANM)
  • Propamidine 2-hydroxyethanesulfonate (IS)

Brand Names

  • Brolene
    iNova Pharmaceuticals, Australia; Sanofi-Aventis, Australia; Sanofi-Aventis, United Kingdom


  • Golden Eye
    Typharm, United Kingdom

International Drug Name Search

Glossary

BANBritish Approved Name
BANMBritish Approved Name (Modified)
DCFDénomination Commune Française
ISInofficial Synonym
OSOfficial Synonym
Rec.INNRecommended International Nonproprietary Name (World Health Organization)

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Wednesday 10 March 2010

Teczine




Teczine may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Teczine



Levocetirizine

Levocetirizine is reported as an ingredient of Teczine in the following countries:


  • India

International Drug Name Search

Rhinisan




Rhinisan may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Rhinisan



Triamcinolone

Triamcinolone 16α,17α-acetonide (a derivative of Triamcinolone) is reported as an ingredient of Rhinisan in the following countries:


  • Germany

International Drug Name Search

Tuesday 9 March 2010

Ala-Cort




In the US, Ala-Cort (hydrocortisone topical) is a member of the drug class topical steroids and is used to treat Anal Itching, Aphthous Stomatitis - Recurrent, Atopic Dermatitis, Dermatitis, Eczema, Gingivitis, Proctitis, Pruritus, Psoriasis, Seborrheic Dermatitis and Skin Rash.

US matches:

  • Ala-Cort

Ingredient matches for Ala-Cort



Hydrocortisone

Hydrocortisone is reported as an ingredient of Ala-Cort in the following countries:


  • United States

Olopatadine

Olopatadine hydrochloride (a derivative of Olopatadine) is reported as an ingredient of Ala-Cort in the following countries:


  • Bangladesh

International Drug Name Search

Latanoprost Pharma-Data




Latanoprost Pharma-Data may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Latanoprost Pharma-Data



Latanoprost

Latanoprost is reported as an ingredient of Latanoprost Pharma-Data in the following countries:


  • Greece

International Drug Name Search

Monday 8 March 2010

Poliomyelitis Prophylaxis Medications


Drugs associated with Poliomyelitis Prophylaxis

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





Drug List:

Anagen




Anagen may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Anagen



Minoxidil

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


  • Argentina

International Drug Name Search

Tuesday 2 March 2010

Acetazone Forte




Acetazone Forte may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Acetazone Forte



Chlorzoxazone

Chlorzoxazone is reported as an ingredient of Acetazone Forte in the following countries:


  • Canada

Paracetamol

Paracetamol is reported as an ingredient of Acetazone Forte in the following countries:


  • Canada

International Drug Name Search