Acylex 5,g Cream ( Acyclovir ) Ferozsons
This medication is used to treat "cold sores/fever blisters" (herpes labialis). It can speed up healing of the sores and decrease symptoms (such as tingling, pain, burning, itching). Acyclovir belongs to a class of medications known as antivirals. It works by stopping the growth of the virus. This medication does not cure herpes, and it does not prevent passing the infection to someone else. It does not prevent a future occurrence.
How to use acyclovir topical
Read the Patient Information Leaflet if available from your pharmacist before you start using acyclovir and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Use this medication at the first sign of infection (such as tingling, burning, redness). Wash your hands with soap and water before and after applying this medication. Clean and dry the affected areas before applying the medication. Apply to the affected area and rub in gently as directed by your doctor, usually 5 times a day (every 3 to 4 hours) for 4 days for cold sores. Apply enough cream to cover all affected areas (red/tingling/burning areas, sores).
Apply to skin only. Do not apply this medication in the eyes or nose, inside the mouth, or inside the vagina. If you do get medication in those areas, flush with plenty of water.
Dosage is based on your medical condition, type of infection, and response to treatment. Do not use this drug more often or for longer than prescribed.
Use this medication regularly to get the most benefit from it. This medication works best when the amount of drug absorbed by the skin stays at a constant level. Use this drug at evenly spaced intervals. To help you remember, use it at the same times each day.
To prevent washing off the medication, do not bathe, shower, or swim right after applying it.
If applying to genital herpes sores, use a finger cot or rubber gloves to avoid spreading the infection.
Do not apply other skin products (such as drugs, cosmetics, sun screens, or lip balms) unless told to do so by your doctor. Do not cover the area with plastic or waterproof bandages unless told to do so by your doctor.
Cold sores (herpes) can spread easily. Acyclovir cream does not prevent the spread of herpes. Avoid close physical contact with others (such as kissing) during an outbreak until the cold sores have completely healed. Also, try not to touch the cold sore, and wash your hands if you do touch the cold sore.
If you are using acyclovir for treatment of genital herpes, it is important to follow safe sex practices to reduce the risk of giving herpes to your partner, even if there are no symptoms present. Always use a condom made of latex or polyurethane. When you have symptoms or are experiencing an outbreak, do not have sexual contact with your partner.
Tell your doctor if your condition lasts or gets worse after treatment is finished.
Adablizer Tablet (Aripiprazole) – Adamjee
Primary Uses
Indications
This drug is given for the treatment of schizophrenia.
Side Effects
This drug can causeinsomnia, restlessness, headache, dizziness, restlessness, drowsiness, tremor, blurred vision, GI upset, muscle weakness, stroke, TIA in elderly, diabetes, anxiety, sedation, increased secretion of saliva, and fatigue. It can also cause drop in blood pressure on change of posture, cardiac rhythm disorders, weight changes, increased creatine kinase, and discomfort in swallowing. In adolscents, this drug can cause weight loss, increased blood isulin, arrhythmia, decreased WBC's and low serum prolactin.
Warnings
Pregnancy
This drug is contraindicated in pregnancy. Consult your physician for better advice.
Lactation
This drug is contraindicated or not recommended in lactation. Consult your physician for better advice.
Precautions
This drug should be given with caution in severe liver impairment, cardiovascular or cerebrovascular disease (with hisotry of QT prolongation or hypo- or hypertension). Monitor high risk patients for suicidal behavior. Risk is also there for venous thromboembolism. Reduce dose, or discontinue drug if involuntary movements of face and jaw occur. Use with caution in patients with history of seizures, diabetes, and elderly. Monitor for impulse control disorders including pathological gambling, hypersexuality, and compulsive spending or eating. Monitor weight gain in adolscents. Caution is also advised for aspiration pneumonia.
Adalat LA 30 mg tablet ( Nifedipine ) Bayer
This medication is used for prevention of chest pain (angina) and Raynaud’s Phenomenon. It can also be used in hypertensive (increased blood pressure) patients.
Administration:
This medicine is mostly taken orally (by mouth). The dosage is dependent on the age, condition and its severity. Please consult your doctor before use.
Not recommended for children.
Storage:
Please store this medicine at room temperature (18-25 Celsius). Keep medicine away from excessive light and moisture. Please keep it away from children.
Side Effects:
Headache, flushes, dizziness, tachycardia (increased heartbeat), hypotension (low blood pressure), GI upset, vasodilatation (widening of blood vessels), lethargy, skin reactions, myalgia (muscle pain), tremor, visual disturbances, increased urinary frequency, impotence, mood changes, Myocardial infarction and ishaemic pain.
Precautions:
Poor cardiac reserve, heart failure, liver impairment, severe hypotension (low blood pressure), diabetes, dialysis and in elderly.
Contraindications:
Patients with heart diseases, Liver impairment, history of GI obstruction, Crohn’s disease, dialysis, malignant hypertension, Patients with skin disorders/diseases
Primary Uses
Hypertension
Indications
This medication is used for prevention of chest pain (angina) and Raynaud’s Phenomenon. It can also be used in hypertensive (increased blood pressure) patients.
Side Effects
Headache, flushes, dizziness, tachycardia (increased heartbeat), hypotension (low blood pressure), GI upset, vasodilatation (widening of blood vessels), lethargy, skin reactions, myalgia (muscle pain), tremor, visual disturbances, increased urinary frequency, impotence, mood changes, Myocardial infarction and ishaemic pain.
Warnings
Pregnancy
This medication is contraindicated in pregnant females.
Lactation
This medication is contraindicated in lactating females.
Driving
Please avoid driving when taking this medicine as it may affect your ability to drive.
Alcohol
Please avoid consuming alcohol when taking this medicine.
Precautions
Please be cautious while using nifedipine in patients with poor cardiac reserve, hypotension, diabetes, heart failure and in elderly.
Contraindications
Patients with heart diseases, Liver impairment, history of GI obstruction, Crohn’s disease, dialysis, malignant hypertension, Patients with skin disorders/diseases
FAQS
Indications:
This medication is used for prevention of chest pain (angina). It can also be used for lowering blood pressure in hypertensive (increased blood pressure) patients. Lowering of blood pressure lessens the probability of heart attacks and kidney dysfunctions.
Storage:
Please store this medicine at room temperature (18-25 Celsius). Keep medicine away from excessive light and moisture. Please keep it away from children.
Precautions:
This medicine may make you dizzy so it is advised not to do any tasks that require alertness (e.g. driving) immediately after taking this medicine Heart patients should be precautious
Effects on pregnancy and lactation:
This medicine should only be used if its use is imperative during pregnancy and cannot be ignored. This medicine passes into breast milk. Consult your health care provider before use of this medicine.
Administration:
This medicine is mostly taken orally (by mouth). The dosage is dependent on the age, condition and its severity. Please consult your doctor before use. Not recommended for children.
Side Effects:
• Rash • Dizziness • Decreased blood pressure • Visual disturbances
Contraindications:
• Patients with heart disease • Patients with skin disorders/diseases
Advantan Cream (Methylprednisolone Aceponate) – Bayer
For external use only.
-Apply fatty ointment and cream ointment as a thin layer to the affected areas.
-Apply as advised by your healthcare provider.
-Wash and dry area gently before application.
-Rub lightly. Apply dressing to the applied area only if needed.
-Contact your healthcare provider if no improvement is seen or the condition is worsening.
-Avoid contact with eyes, mucous membranes or open wounds.
-Do not use for long time around genital, rectal and other sensitive parts.
-Exposure of affected areas to direct sunlight must be avoided.
-The duration of use should be less than 12 weeks in adults and less than 4 weeks in children.
-If the skin dries out excessively during treatment with cream or lotion, a change should be made to one of the formulations with a higher fat content i.e. ointment or fatty ointment.
Primary Uses
Indications
This medicine is used to treat endogenous eczema (an inherent tendency to develop dermatitis on the skin), including atopic dermatitis (a condition that makes your skin red and itchy. It is chronic and tends to flare periodically. It may be accompanied by asthma or hay fever) and neurodermatitis (a skin condition that starts with an itchy patch of skin. Scratching makes it even itchier). It is also indicated for the treatment of contact dermatitis (a red, itchy rash caused by direct contact with a substance or an allergic reaction to it), degenerative, dyshidrotic (skin condition in which blisters develop on the soles of your feet and/or the palms of your hands. The blisters are usually itchy and may be filled with fluid) and vulvar (occurs in women when the soft folds of skin around the opening of the vagina become red, painful, and itchy) eczema.
Side Effects
The patients taking this medication may experience itching, burning, erythema (redness of the skin), thinning of the skin, dilation of cutaneous vessels, the formation of stripes or acneiform skin conditions, increased body hair growth, and perioral dermatitis (a facial rash that tends to occur around the mouth).
Warnings
Pregnancy
This medicine is contraindicated in pregnancy.
Lactation
Lactating mothers are strictly advised not to use this medicine.
Precautions
The patients taking this medication must be cautious in cases of areas with higher percutaneous absorption. It is advised that the ointment is applied over larger surface areas with an addition of occlusive dressings. Discontinue, if local irritation develops. Do not use it to treat diaper dermatoses in infants.
Contraindications
This medication is contraindicated in patients with areas of tuberculous or syphilitic processes, as well as for the treatment of viral diseases such as vaccinia (causes small pox), chicken pox, and shingles (viral infection that causes painful rash).
FAQS
What is the dosage for this medication?
Apply thinly once daily.
What is the maximum duration for the application of this medication?
Max duration is 12 weeks in adults and 4 weeks in children.
Is this medication safe for babies?
In an infant with newly diagnosed eczema, this medication is safe and effective in alleviating lesions and scratching severity and restoring sleep.
Can this medication be used for nappy rashes?
This medication is for very severe nappy rashes, but not for very young babies.
How to store this medication?
Keep this medication in a cool dry place where the temperature stays below 25 C.
Aldactone Tablet (Spironolactone) – Searle
Alphagan Eye Drops (Brimonidine) – Allergan
Alphagan eye drop (Brimonidine) is used to treat open-angle glaucoma or high fluid pressure in the eye. Lowering high fluid pressure in the eye reduces the risk of vision loss, nerve damage, or blindness. This medication lowers pressure by allowing better fluid drainage from within the eye and also by reducing the amount of fluid formed in the eye. It is known as an alpha agonist.
This drug is not recommended for use in children less than 2 years of age due to an increased risk of serious side effects such as very slowed breathing. Ask the doctor or pharmacist for details.
How to use Alphagan P Drops
To apply eye drops, wash your hands first. To avoid contamination, do not touch the dropper tip or let it touch your eye or any other surface.
If you are wearing contact lenses, remove them before using this medication. After applying this medication, wait at least 15 minutes before putting in your contact lens.
Tilt your head back, look upward and pull down the lower eyelid to make a pouch. Hold the dropper directly over your eye and insert one drop, usually three times daily, or as directed by your doctor. Look downward and gently close your eyes for 1 to 2 minutes. Place one finger at the corner of your eye (near the nose) and apply gentle pressure. Try not to blink and do not rub your eye. This will prevent the medication from draining out. Repeat these steps for your other eye if so directed by your doctor.
Do not rinse the dropper. Replace the dropper cap after each use.
If you are using another kind of eye medication (e.g., drops or ointments), wait at least 5 minutes before applying the other medications. Use eye drops before eye ointments to allow the eye drops to enter the eye.
Keep using this medication even if you feel well. Use this medication regularly in order to get the most benefit from it. Remember to use it at the same times each day. Do not stop using this medication without consulting your doctor.
Inform your doctor if your condition worsens.
Amgydex Ointment ( Tobramycin Dexamethasone ) KOBEC
Used For Eye Infection
The efficacy of corticosteroids for the treatment of inflammatory conditions of the eye is well established. Corticosteroids achieve their anti-inflammatory effects through suppression of vascular endothelial cell adhesion molecules, cyclooxygenase I or II, and cytokine expression. This action culminates in a reduced expression of pro-inflammatory mediators and the suppression of adhesion of circulating leukocytes to the vascular endothelium, thereby preventing their migration into inflamed ocular tissue. Dexamethasone has marked anti-inflammatory activity with reduced mineralocorticoid activity compared with some other steroids, and is one of the most potent anti-inflammatory agents. Tobramycin is a potent, broad-spectrum, rapidly bactericidal aminoglycoside antibiotic. It exerts its primary effect on bacterial cells by inhibiting polypeptide assembly and synthesis on the ribosome. Tobramycin in this combination provides antibacterial protection against susceptible bacteria.
Amgydex Eye Usage And Safety
Dosage
Tobramycin , Dexamethasone
Side Effects
• Eye irritation, itchiness or feeling of having something in the eye • eye pain • inflammation of the cornea (clear front portion of your eye) (punctate keratitis) • swollen or itchy eyelids • eye redness • increased tearing or dry eyes • blurred vision • drooping eyelid • dilated pupil • another (secondary) eye infection • formation of cataracts • raised pressure in the eye which may lead to headaches and disturbances of vision • slowed healing of the cornea • changes to sensations of taste • headache • nausea • stomach discomfort.
Drug Interactions
NSAID , CYP3A4 inhibitors , anticholinergics , other phosphate containing ocular preps .
Indication
It is used to treat inflammation, corneal injury and bacterial infections in the external part of the eye.
When not to Use
Do not use if you have an allergy to: •Tobramycin or any other aminoglycoside antibiotics • Dexamethasone or any other corticosteroids • Any of the ingredients in the list.
Amgydex Eye Precautions
Precaution
Do not use Tobramycin & Dexamethasone for longer than your doctor tells you. If you use Tobramycin + Dexamethasone Eye ointment for longer than your doctor or pharmacist tells you, the chance of side effects may increase.
Amgydex Eye Warnings
Warning 1
It is not for use in children. The safety and effectiveness in children has not been established.
Warning 2
Do not use Eye ointment if you have an eye infection including infections caused by a virus, fungus or a parasite.
Warning 3
The preservative in Eye ointment is benzalkonium chloride, may be deposited in soft contact lenses. You can put your soft contact lenses back into your eyes 15 minutes after you have used Tobramycin Eye ointment.
Amgydex Eye Additional Information
Pregnancy category
Always consult your physician before using any medicine.
Store this medicine at room temperature, away from direct light and heat.
Aminophylline Injection
Aminophylline is a bronchodilator that is used with other medications to treat sudden worsening of the symptoms of asthma, bronchitis, or emphysema.
Aminophylline is used to prevent and treat wheezing, shortness of breath, and difficulty breathing caused by asthma, chronic bronchitis, emphysema, and other lung diseases. It relaxes and opens air passages in the lungs, making it easier to breathe.
Amoxiclav Tablets 375mg – Novartis
This combination product containing amoxicillin and clavulanic acid belongs to the group of medications known as antibiotics. It is used to treat infections caused by certain bacteria. Amoxicillin works by killing the bacteria that is causing the infection. Clavulanic acid helps make the amoxicillin more effective. This medication is most commonly used to treat infections of the sinus, ear, lung, skin, and bladder.
This medication may be available under multiple brand names and/or in several different forms. Any specific brand name of this medication may not be available in all of the forms or approved for all of the conditions discussed here. As well, some forms of this medication may not be used for all of the conditions discussed here.
Amoxiclav Tablets 625mg – Novartis
This combination product containing amoxicillin and clavulanic acid belongs to the group of medications known as antibiotics. It is used to treat infections caused by certain bacteria. Amoxicillin works by killing the bacteria that is causing the infection. Clavulanic acid helps make the amoxicillin more effective. This medication is most commonly used to treat infections of the sinus, ear, lung, skin, and bladder.
This medication may be available under multiple brand names and/or in several different forms. Any specific brand name of this medication may not be available in all of the forms or approved for all of the conditions discussed here. As well, some forms of this medication may not be used for all of the conditions discussed here.
Amoxil Caps (Amoxicillin) – gsk
Amoxicillin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. This medication is a penicillin-type antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.
This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections.
Amoxicillin is also used with other medications to treat stomach/intestinal ulcers caused by the bacteria H. pylori and to prevent the ulcers from returning.
How to use Amoxicillin
Take this medication by mouth with or without food as directed by your doctor, usually every 8 or 12 hours. The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment.
Drink plenty of fluids while using this medication unless your doctor tells you otherwise.