Saturday, 26 June 2010

Aclovate




In the US, Aclovate (alclometasone topical) is a member of the drug class topical steroids and is used to treat Atopic Dermatitis, Dermatitis, Eczema and Psoriasis.

US matches:

  • Aclovate Cream

  • Aclovate

Ingredient matches for Aclovate



Alclometasone

Alclometasone 17α,21-dipropionate (a derivative of Alclometasone) is reported as an ingredient of Aclovate in the following countries:


  • United States

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Friday, 25 June 2010

Famidyna




Famidyna may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Famidyna



Famotidine

Famotidine is reported as an ingredient of Famidyna in the following countries:


  • Poland

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Wednesday, 23 June 2010

BroveX HC


Generic Name: brompheniramine, hydrocodone, and pseudoephedrine (brom fen EER a meen, hye droe KOE dohn, soo doe e FED rin)

Brand Names: Anaplex HD, Bromcomp HC, Bromph HD, Bromplex HD, BroveX HC, Drocon-CS, Endacof HC, J-Tan D HC, M-END, SymTan A, Visvex


What is BroveX HC (brompheniramine, hydrocodone, and pseudoephedrine)?

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


Hydrocodone is in a group of drugs called narcotics and is similar to codeine. Hydrocodone is a cough suppressant that 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, hydrocodone, and pseudoephedrine is used to treat cough, sneezing, itching, watery eyes, runny nose, stuffy nose, and sinus congestion caused by allergies, the common cold, or the flu.


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


What is the most important information I should know about BroveX HC (brompheniramine, hydrocodone, and pseudoephedrine)?


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 take this medication with alcohol, other narcotic pain medications, sedatives, tranquilizers, muscle relaxers, or other medicines that can make you sleepy or slow your breathing. Dangerous side effects may result. Hydrocodone may be habit-forming and should be used only by the person it was prescribed for. Hydrocodone should never be shared with another person, especially someone who has a history of drug abuse or addiction. Keep the medication in a secure place where others cannot get to it. Hydrocodone is a drug of abuse and you should be aware if any person in the household is using this medicine improperly or without a prescription. Do not use any other over-the-counter cough, cold, allergy, or sleep medication without first asking your doctor or pharmacist. If you take certain products together you may accidentally take too much of one or more types of medicine. Read the label of any other medicine you are using to see if it contains an antihistamine, decongestant, or cough suppressant. 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.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking BroveX HC (brompheniramine, hydrocodone, and pseudoephedrine)?


Do not use this medication if you are allergic to hydrocodone or other narcotic pain relievers such as fentanyl (Actiq, Duragesic), hydromorphone (Dilaudid, Palladone), methadone (Methadose, Dolophine), morphine (Kadian, MS Contin, Oramorph, and others), oxycodone (OxyContin), and oxymorphone (Opana). Do not use a cough or cold 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 cough or cold medicine before the MAO inhibitor has cleared from your body.

Before taking brompheniramine, hydrocodone, and pseudoephedrine, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have:



  • kidney or liver disease;




  • heart disease or high blood pressure;




  • enlarged prostate or urination problems;




  • diabetes;




  • glaucoma;




  • a thyroid disorder;




  • asthma, COPD, sleep apnea, or other breathing disorders;




  • a history of head injury or brain tumor;




  • epilepsy or other seizure disorder;




  • low blood pressure;




  • gallbladder disease;




  • Addison's disease or other adrenal gland disorders;




  • mental illness; or




  • a history of drug or alcohol addiction.



If you have any of these conditions, you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely take this medication.


FDA pregnancy category C. Hydrocodone may be harmful to an unborn baby, and could cause addiction or withdrawal symptoms in a newborn. 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. Hydrocodone may be habit-forming and should be used only by the person it was prescribed for. Hydrocodone should never be shared with another person, especially someone who has a history of drug abuse or addiction. Keep the medication in a secure place where others cannot get to it. Hydrocodone is a drug of abuse and you should be aware if any person in the household is using this medicine improperly or without a prescription.

How should I take BroveX HC (brompheniramine, hydrocodone, and pseudoephedrine)?


Take this medication exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not take the medication in larger amounts, or take it for longer than recommended by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label. Cough or cold medicine is usually taken for only a short time until your symptoms clear up.


Always ask a doctor before giving cough or cold medicine to a child. Death can occur from the misuse of cough or cold medicine in very young children.

Measure the liquid form of this medicine 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.


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 cold medicine within the past few days.


This medication can cause you to have unusual results with allergy skin tests. Tell any doctor who treats you that you are taking an antihistamine.


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

What happens if I miss a dose?


Since cough or cold medicine is usually taken only as 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. 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. An overdose of hydrocodone can be fatal. Overdose symptoms may include extreme dizziness or drowsiness, confusion, feeling restless or nervous, cold and clammy skin, warmth or tingly feeling, nausea, vomiting, slow or shallow breathing, slow heart rate, pinpoint pupils, fainting, seizure (convulsions), or coma.

What should I avoid while taking BroveX HC (brompheniramine, hydrocodone, and pseudoephedrine)?


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.

Avoid becoming overheated or dehydrated during exercise and in hot weather.


Do not drink alcohol while you are taking this medication. Alcohol can increase some of the side effects of brompheniramine, hydrocodone, and pseudoephedrine. Do not take this medication with other narcotic pain medications, sedatives, tranquilizers, muscle relaxers, or other medicines that can make you sleepy or slow your breathing. Life-threatening side effects may result.

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


Do not use any other over-the-counter cough, cold, allergy, or sleep medication without first asking your doctor or pharmacist. Brompheniramine and pseudoephedrine are contained in many medicines available over the counter. If you take certain products together you may accidentally take too much of one or more types of medicine. Read the label of any other medicine you are using to see if it contains brompheniramine or pseudoephedrine.

BroveX HC (brompheniramine, hydrocodone, and pseudoephedrine) 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:

  • fast, pounding, or uneven heartbeats;




  • shallow breathing, slow heartbeat;




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




  • confusion, hallucinations, unusual thoughts or behavior;




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




  • urinating less than usual or not at all; or




  • increased blood pressure (severe headache, blurred vision, trouble concentrating, chest pain, numbness, seizure).



Less serious side effects may include:



  • blurred vision;




  • dry mouth;




  • nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, constipation, mild loss of appetite;




  • mild dizziness, drowsiness;




  • problems with memory or concentration;




  • ringing in your ears;




  • warmth, tingling, or redness under your skin;




  • restless or excitability (especially in children);




  • sleep problems (insomnia); or




  • skin rash or itching.



This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Tell your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.


What other drugs will affect BroveX HC (brompheniramine, hydrocodone, and pseudoephedrine)?


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



  • cimetidine (Tagamet);




  • rifampin (Rifadin, Rifater, Rifamate, Rimactane);




  • zidovudine (Retrovir, AZT);




  • antidepressants such as amitriptyline (Elavil), clomipramine (Anafranil), imipramine (Janimine, Tofranil), and others;




  • aspirin or salicylates (such as Disalcid, Doan's Pills, Dolobid, Salflex, Tricosal, and others);




  • a beta-blocker such as atenolol (Tenormin), carteolol (Cartrol), metoprolol (Lopressor, Toprol), nadolol (Corgard), propranolol (Inderal), sotalol (Betapace), timolol (Blocadren), and others;




  • bladder or urinary medications such as oxybutynin (Ditropan, Oxytrol) or tolterodine (Detrol);




  • a diuretic (water pill), or blood pressure medication;




  • medication to treat irritable bowel syndrome;




  • medicines to treat psychiatric disorders, such as chlorpromazine (Thorazine), haloperidol (Haldol), mesoridazine (Serentil), pimozide (Orap), or thioridazine (Mellaril); or




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



This list is not complete and there may be other drugs that can interact with brompheniramine, hydrocodone, and pseudoephedrine. 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 BroveX HC resources


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


  • Brovex HC Liquid MedFacts Consumer Leaflet (Wolters Kluwer)

  • SymTan A Suspension MedFacts Consumer Leaflet (Wolters Kluwer)



Compare BroveX HC with other medications


  • Cough and Nasal Congestion


Where can I get more information?


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

See also: BroveX HC side effects (in more detail)


Sunday, 20 June 2010

Ranzin




Ranzin may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Ranzin



Ranitidine

Ranitidine hydrochloride (a derivative of Ranitidine) is reported as an ingredient of Ranzin in the following countries:


  • Oman

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Peteha




Peteha may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Peteha



Protionamide

Protionamide is reported as an ingredient of Peteha in the following countries:


  • Germany

  • Hong Kong

  • Lithuania

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Thursday, 17 June 2010

Dihidrocodeina La Santé




Dihidrocodeina La Santé may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Dihidrocodeina La Santé



Dihydrocodeine

Dihydrocodeine tartrate (a derivative of Dihydrocodeine) is reported as an ingredient of Dihidrocodeina La Santé in the following countries:


  • Colombia

International Drug Name Search

Wednesday, 16 June 2010

Retavase




In the US, Retavase (reteplase systemic) is a member of the drug class thrombolytics and is used to treat Heart Attack.

US matches:

  • Retavase

  • Retavase Half-Kit

Ingredient matches for Retavase



Reteplase

Reteplase is reported as an ingredient of Retavase in the following countries:


  • Canada

  • United States

International Drug Name Search

Saturday, 12 June 2010

Glusamon




Glusamon may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Glusamon



Glucosamine

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


  • Greece

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Monday, 7 June 2010

Orfadin


Generic Name: nitisinone (ni TIZ i none)

Brand Names: Orfadin


What is Orfadin (nitisinone)?

Nitisinone is used to treat a rare genetic condition called hereditary tyrosinemia type 1 (HT-1). HT-1 is a metabolic disorder that occurs when the body does not produce enough of an enzyme that breaks down proteins from certain foods. This condition occurs most often in young babies. The symptoms of HT-1 include unusual bleeding and signs of liver failure, such as dark urine, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes), sudden stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and fatigue.


Nitisinone works by preventing the body from breaking down an amino acid called tyrosine and by keeping other toxic substances from building up and causing harm to your liver or kidneys.


What is the most important information I should know about Orfadin (nitisinone)?


Nitisinone is only part of a complete program of treatment that also includes a special diet. It is very important to follow the diet plan created for you by your doctor or nutrition counselor. You should become very familiar with the list of foods you must avoid to help control your condition.


You may experience side effects that are caused by nitisinone. Similar side effects may also be caused by your diet. Call your doctor immediately if you have jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes), unusual bleeding, vision changes, or eye redness, pain, burning, or sensitivity to light.

What should I discuss with my health care provider before taking Orfadin (nitisinone)?


Before taking nitisinone, tell your doctor if you have eye pain, redness, or swelling, or if your eyes are more sensitive to light than usual. You may need to have an eye examination.


While you are taking nitisinone, your doctor may recommend regular visits to check your liver with blood tests and ultrasounds or CT scans.


Some side effects may result from not properly following your diet plan and consuming restricted foods or beverages. Call your doctor if you develop eye redness, pain, burning, or sensitivity to light; painful overgrowth of skin on the palms of your hands or the soles of your feet; changes in behavior; or delayed developmental milestones in a baby such as walking, talking, sitting up, or rolling over. Nitisinone is in the FDA pregnancy category C. This means that it is not known whether nitisinone will be harmful to an unborn baby. Although it is unlikely that a child taking nitisinone would become pregnant, the medicine may also be used in women of child-bearing age. Do not take nitisinone without telling your doctor if you are pregnant. It is not known whether nitisinone passes into breast milk. Do not use nitisinone without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

How should I take Orfadin (nitisinone)?


Take your dose of nitisinone on an empty stomach, at least one hour before a meal.

To make it easier to swallow the medicine, you may open a capsule and sprinkle the contents into a small amount of water, infant formula, or applesauce. Use this mixture right away and do not keep it for later use.


Store this medication in the refrigerator and do not allow it to freeze.

See also: Orfadin dosage (in more detail)

What happens if I miss a dose?


Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next regularly scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and take your next dose as directed.. 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 taken too much of this medicine.

Symptoms of a nitisinone overdose may include skin rash, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes), unusual bleeding, or problems with your eyes or vision.


What should I avoid while taking Orfadin (nitisinone)?


Nitisinone is only part of a complete program of treatment that also includes a special diet. It is very important to follow the diet plan created for you by your doctor or nutrition counselor. You will need to avoid or restrict foods that contain tyrosine or phenylalanine.

Some of the foods that contain tyrosine include cheese, milk, sour cream, beer, wine, distilled liquor, chicken, beef, liver, fish, processed meats (bologna, hot dogs, pepperoni, hard sausages), meat tenderizer, herring or other dried fish, avocados, bananas, carrots, potatoes, oatmeal, brown rice, soy sauce, spinach, tomatoes, bean curd, raisins, red plums, garbanzo beans, soy beans, and almonds.


Foods that contain phenylalanine include diet sodas, beef, poultry, pork, fish, milk, yougurt, eggs, cheese, soybeans, soy protein, tofu, and certain nuts or seeds.


A major source of phenylalanine is the artificial sweetener aspartame (NutraSweet), which is contained in many diet or sugar-free drinks and food products. Before consuming any packaged food or beverage, carefully read the nutrition label to be sure the product does not contain phenylalanine or have a warning about phenylketonuria.


There are other foods that may contain tyrosine or phenylalanine. Be sure you are familiar with the list of foods you must avoid or restrict to help control your condition.


Orfadin (nitisinone) side effects


Stop using nitisinone and get emergency medical help if you have any of these serious side side effects. Some of these side effects can be caused by the medication or by your diet:

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




  • jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes);




  • eye redness, pain, burning, or sensitivity to light;




  • vision changes;




  • bloody or black stools; or




  • unusual bruising or bleeding.



Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue using nitisinone and talk with your doctor if you have any of these side effects:



  • fever, sore throat, cough, muscle aches;




  • itching or peeling of your skin;




  • diarrhea, nausea, or constipation;




  • nervousness, trouble sleeping;




  • thirst; or




  • mild stomach pain or diarrhea.



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 Orfadin (nitisinone)?


There may be other drugs that can affect nitisinone. 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 Orfadin resources


  • Orfadin Side Effects (in more detail)
  • Orfadin Dosage
  • Orfadin Use in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
  • Orfadin Support Group
  • 0 Reviews · Be the first to review/rate this drug


  • Orfadin Prescribing Information (FDA)

  • Orfadin Advanced Consumer (Micromedex) - Includes Dosage Information

  • Orfadin MedFacts Consumer Leaflet (Wolters Kluwer)

  • Nitisinone Professional Patient Advice (Wolters Kluwer)



Where can I get more information?


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

See also: Orfadin side effects (in more detail)


Friday, 4 June 2010

Emorzim




Emorzim may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Emorzim



Carboplatin

Carboplatin is reported as an ingredient of Emorzim in the following countries:


  • Greece

International Drug Name Search