Sunday 27 June 2010

Foliromin




Foliromin may be available in the countries listed below.


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Sodium Ferrous Citrate

Sodium Ferrous Citrate is reported as an ingredient of Foliromin in the following countries:


  • Japan

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Wednesday 23 June 2010

Cholangitis Medications


There are currently no drugs listed for "Cholangitis".

Definition of Cholangitis: Cholangitis is an infection of the common bile duct, which carries bile (which helps in digestion) from the liver to the gallbladder and then to the intestines.

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Tuesday 22 June 2010

Fluoresceina Oculos




Fluoresceina Oculos may be available in the countries listed below.


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Fluorescein

Fluorescein sodium (a derivative of Fluorescein) is reported as an ingredient of Fluoresceina Oculos in the following countries:


  • Spain

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Saturday 19 June 2010

Astelin




In the US, Astelin (azelastine nasal) is a member of the drug class nasal antihistamines and decongestants and is used to treat Hay Fever.

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  • Astelin

  • Astelin Spray

  • Astelin Ready-Spray

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Azelastine

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


  • Mexico

  • United States

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Friday 18 June 2010

Blocalcin




Blocalcin may be available in the countries listed below.


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Diltiazem

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


  • Czech Republic

  • Hungary

  • Poland

  • Slovakia

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Wednesday 16 June 2010

Nimesulida Medicamed




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Nimesulide

Nimesulide is reported as an ingredient of Nimesulida Medicamed in the following countries:


  • Portugal

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Adrenaline Acid Tartrate




Adrenaline Acid Tartrate may be available in the countries listed below.


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Epinephrine

Adrenaline Acid Tartrate (BANM) is known as Epinephrine in the US.

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BANMBritish Approved Name (Modified)

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Tuesday 15 June 2010

Gabapentina Farmoz




Gabapentina Farmoz may be available in the countries listed below.


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Gabapentin

Gabapentin is reported as an ingredient of Gabapentina Farmoz in the following countries:


  • Greece

  • Portugal

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Sunday 13 June 2010

Tansulosina Ranbaxy




Tansulosina Ranbaxy may be available in the countries listed below.


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Tamsulosin

Tamsulosin is reported as an ingredient of Tansulosina Ranbaxy in the following countries:


  • Portugal

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Saturday 12 June 2010

Dryvax


Generic Name: smallpox vaccine (SMALL pox)

Brand Names: Dryvax


What is Dryvax (smallpox vaccine)?

Smallpox is a serious, contagious, and sometimes fatal infection that is caused by a virus. Smallpox causes fever and a blistering skin rash. These blisters contain virus and can make the infected person highly contagious.


Smallpox is spread from person to person through direct contact, or by coming into contact with infected bodily fluids or contaminated objects such as clothing or bedding. A person with early symptoms of smallpox may or may not be contagious. Once the person forms a smallpox skin rash, the chance of spreading the disease increases until the last smallpox has scab fallen off.


The smallpox vaccine contains live "vaccinia" virus (a virus similar to smallpox). For this reason, the vaccination site (the place on your skin where the vaccine is injected) will be contagious and can spread the virus to other parts of your body or to other people.

The smallpox vaccine is not given as a routine vaccination to children or adults because the dedicated use of smallpox vaccine in the first half of the 20th century has virtually eliminated the disease worldwide. The last case of smallpox in the United States occurred in 1949. The last reported case of smallpox worldwide occurred in 1977.


Recent concerns that smallpox virus might be used as a weapon of bioterrorism has led U.S. health officials to take precautions for a smallpox outbreak. The smallpox vaccine is currently recommended for military and civilian personnel who work in high threat areas, and in healthcare and safety workers who may provide first-response care in an outbreak. Smallpox vaccine is also recommended for laboratory workers who may be exposed to the smallpox virus or closely related viruses.


What is the most important information I should know about this vaccine?


You should not receive smallpox vaccine if you have heart disease or a history of stroke or heart attack, a skin disorder, if you are pregnant or breast-feeding, or if you have received cancer chemotherapy or radiation treatment in the past 3 months.

You should also not receive a smallpox vaccine if you or someone in your household has a skin disorder such as eczema (Atopic dermatitis), or a weak immune system caused by disease or by taking certain medicines such as steroids.


If you have a high risk of exposure to smallpox, you may need to receive the vaccine even if you have any of the above conditions.

Before receiving the vaccine, tell your doctor if you have asthma, diabetes, kidney disease, or an autoimmune disorder such as MS, rheumatoid arthritis, or lupus. Tell your doctor if you are allergic to latex rubber, if you have recently used a steroid eye drop, or if you have any risk factors for heart disease.


A vaccination sore will appear on your skin within 3 to 4 days after you receive this vaccine. This sore may itch and will gradually form a blister filled with pus. As the blister drains and dries up, a scab will form. After you receive the vaccine and until your scab falls off, your vaccination sore will be "contagious" and could spread the virus to anything or anyone who touches it.


Keep your vaccination sore covered with a gauze bandage to keep from spreading the virus to other people or to other parts of your own body. Change your bandage at least once a day.


Always wash your hands with soap and hot water after touching your sore, changing bandages, or handling clothing or other fabrics that have come into contact with your sore.

Avoid touching the sore and then touching other parts of your body (especially your eyes) until you have washed your hands.


Call your doctor at once if you have chest pain, muscle or joint pain, dry cough, feeling short of breath, flu symptoms, stiff neck or back, vomiting, confusion, memory loss, irritability, loss of balance or coordination, problems with speech or vision, sensitivity to light, muscle weakness or paralysis, seizure (black-out or convulsions), a severe skin rash, irritation, infection, or skin changes, or an outbreak of skin sores or blisters anywhere on your body. Keep track of any and all side effects you have after receiving this vaccine. If you ever need to receive a booster dose, you will need to tell the doctor if the previous dose caused any side effects.

Becoming infected with smallpox is much more dangerous to your health than receiving the vaccine to protect against it. Like any medicine, this vaccine can cause side effects, but the risk of serious side effects is extremely low.


What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before receiving Dryvax (smallpox vaccine)?


You should not receive this vaccine if you have ever had a life-threatening allergic reaction to any vaccine containing vaccinia virus, or if you have:

  • a heart condition such as coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, or chest pain (angina);




  • a history of heart attack, stroke, or"mini-stroke";




  • a weak immune system caused by disease (such as cancer, HIV, or AIDS), or by taking certain medicines such as steroids;




  • a skin wound, burn, infection such as impetigo or shingles (herpes zoster), or disorder such as eczema (atopic dermatitis);




  • an allergy to antibiotics such as neomycin, polymyxin B, streptomycin, or tetracycline.




  • if someone in your household has a weak immune system or a skin disorder such as eczema;




  • if you are pregnant or breast-feeding; or




  • if you have received cancer chemotherapy or radiation treatment in the past 3 months.




If you have a high risk of exposure to smallpox, you may need to receive the vaccine even if you have any of the above conditions.

Before receiving this vaccine, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have:



  • a chronic disease such as asthma or other breathing disorder, diabetes, kidney disease, or blood cell disorders such as anemia;




  • an autoimmune disorder such as multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, or systemic lupus erythematosus;




  • an allergy to latex rubber;




  • if you have recently used a steroid eye drop; or




  • if you have at least 3 heart risk factors such as smoking, diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, or a family history of heart disease in a person younger than 50.



You can still receive this vaccine if you have a cold or fever. In the case of a more severe illness with a fever or any type of infection, wait until you get better before receiving this vaccine.


How is this vaccine given?


This vaccine is not given with a needle and syringe, as most other vaccines are. Instead, the smallpox vaccine is given using a two-pronged needle that is dipped into the vaccine solution and then used to prick the skin several times to deliver the vaccine into the shallow layers of skin. These needle sticks are not deep, but they will cause some soreness and minor bleeding.


Smallpox vaccine usually is given in the skin of your upper arm. You will receive this injection in a doctor's office or other clinic setting.


Within 3 to 4 days after receiving this vaccine, you should see a small red bump on your skin where the needle was placed. This bump may itch and it will gradually grow larger and form a blister filled with pus that will eventually drain. During the second week the blister should dry up and form a scab. After the scab falls off during the third or fourth week, you will most likely have a small scar.


Smallpox vaccine contains a live form of the virus. This means that after you receive the vaccine and until your scab falls off, your vaccination sore will be "contagious" and could spread the virus to anything or anyone who touches it.

A vaccination sore can transfer smallpox virus to bandages, clothing, bedding, towels, wash cloths, or furniture.


Keep your vaccination sore covered at all times with a gauze bandage, especially while the sore is draining pus. This bandage will provide a barrier to protect against spreading the virus to other people or to other parts of your own body. Change your bandage at least once a day, or as needed to keep the sore clean and dry.


Use a gauze bandage held in place with first aid tape. The bandage should allow air to flow through it to keep your vaccination sore dry. Do not apply ointments or salves to the sore. Use a waterproof bandage to cover the sore while you are bathing. Apply a dry gauze bandage after bathing. Be sure to wash your hands with soap and hot water after changing your bandage.


Throw away used bandages in a sealed plastic bag placed in a garbage can that children and pets cannot reach. Do not allow anyone else to handle your used bandages.


Always wash your hands thoroughly with soap and hot water after touching your vaccination sore, changing your bandages, or handling clothing, towels, or other fabrics that have come into contact with your sore. You may also use an alcohol-based hand rub such as Purell.

The virus can also spread to other parts of your body that come into contact with your vaccination sore. Avoid touching the sore and then touching other parts of your body (especially your eyes) until you have washed your hands.


Wear a shirt at all times to cover your vaccination sore while it is healing. If you share a bed with someone, wear a shirt or pajamas to keep from spreading the virus to your bedding or to the other person.


Do not share towels, clothing, or other personal items while your vaccination sore is healing. Use a separate laundry basket or hamper for your clothing, towels, and bedding. All of your laundry should be washed in hot water with detergent and bleach (if possible) to kill any smallpox virus remaining on these items.

Get medical help if someone in your household shows any symptoms of smallpox, such as skin rash, fever, headache, or body aches. These may be signs that the virus has spread to that person or to something in the household that the person has touched.


When your scab falls off, place it in a sealed plastic bag and throw it away. Wash your hands with soap and hot water afterward.

This vaccine can cause false results on a skin test for tuberculosis. Tell any doctor who treats you if you have received a smallpox vaccine within the past 4 to 6 weeks.


What happens if I miss a dose?


Since smallpox vaccine is usually given as a single dose, you are not likely to be on a booster schedule. If a vaccination sore does not form on your skin where the needle stick was placed, the smallpox vaccine may not be effective and you may need to be re-vaccinated. Call your doctor if you do not develop a sore within 5 days after receiving your smallpox vaccine.

What happens if I overdose?


An overdose of smallpox vaccine is unlikely to occur.


What should I avoid before or after getting Dryvax (smallpox vaccine)?


Avoid touching your vaccination sore and then touching other parts of your body (especially your eyes) until you have washed your hands. Accidentally spreading the virus to your eyes can lead to permanent vision loss.


Avoid touching your vaccination sore and then touching another person. The smallpox virus in the vaccination sore is highly contagious.


Do not scratch or pick at the sore, as this will greatly increase the risk of spreading the virus to other parts of your body or to other people.


Dryvax (smallpox vaccine) side effects


You should not receive a booster vaccine if you had a life-threatening allergic reaction after the first vaccine. Keep track of any and all side effects you have after receiving this vaccine. If you ever need to receive a booster dose, you will need to tell the doctor if the previous dose caused any side effects.

Becoming infected with smallpox is much more dangerous to your health than receiving the vaccine to protect against it. Like any medicine, this vaccine can cause side effects, but the risk of serious side effects is extremely low.


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. Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

  • chest pain, muscle or joint pain, dry cough, feeling short of breath;




  • flu symptoms, stiff neck or back, vomiting, confusion, memory loss, irritability, loss of balance or coordination;




  • problems with speech or vision, sensitivity to light, muscle weakness or paralysis, seizure (black-out or convulsions);




  • fever, sore throat, and headache with a severe blistering, peeling, and red skin rash;




  • irritation, infection, or skin changes where the needle stick was placed; or




  • outbreak of skin sores or blisters anywhere on your body.



Less serious side effects include headache, low fever, and swollen glands.


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 Dryvax (smallpox vaccine)?


Before receiving this vaccine, tell the doctor about all other vaccines you have recently received.

Also tell the doctor if you have recently received drugs or treatments that can weaken the immune system, including:



  • an oral, nasal, inhaled, or injectable steroid medicine;




  • medications to treat psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, or other autoimmune disorders, such as azathioprine (Imuran), efalizumab (Raptiva), etanercept (Enbrel), leflunomide (Arava), and others; or




  • medicines to treat or prevent organ transplant rejection, such as basiliximab (Simulect), cyclosporine (Sandimmune, Neoral, Gengraf), muromonab-CD3 (Orthoclone), mycophenolate mofetil (CellCept), sirolimus (Rapamune), or tacrolimus (Prograf).



If you are using any of these medications, you may not be able to receive the vaccine, or may need to wait until the other treatments are finished.


There may be other drugs that can affect this vaccine. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you have received. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor.



More Dryvax resources


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


  • Dryvax Advanced Consumer (Micromedex) - Includes Dosage Information

  • Smallpox Vaccine Professional Patient Advice (Wolters Kluwer)



Compare Dryvax with other medications


  • Smallpox Prophylaxis


Where can I get more information?


  • Your doctor or pharmacist may have information about this vaccine written for health professionals that you may read. You may also find additional information from your local health department or the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

See also: Dryvax side effects (in more detail)


Tuesday 8 June 2010

F-Din




F-Din may be available in the countries listed below.


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Mometasone

Mometasone 17-(2-furoate) (a derivative of Mometasone) is reported as an ingredient of F-Din in the following countries:


  • Greece

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Monday 7 June 2010

Broncoterol




Broncoterol may be available in the countries listed below.


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Ambroxol

Ambroxol is reported as an ingredient of Broncoterol in the following countries:


  • Peru

Clenbuterol

Clenbuterol is reported as an ingredient of Broncoterol in the following countries:


  • Portugal

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Tuesday 1 June 2010

Zorbtive




In the US, Zorbtive (somatropin systemic) is a member of the drug class growth hormones and is used to treat Short Bowel Syndrome and Short Stature for Age.

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  • Zorbtive

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Somatropine

Somatropine is reported as an ingredient of Zorbtive in the following countries:


  • United States

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