Andrex Capsules (Testosterone Undecanoate) – OBS
Androcur 50mg Tablet (Cyproterone Acetate) – Bayer
Androcur is an anti-androgen medicine.
Androgens such as testosterone are natural male sex hormones which are also produced, to a slight extent, in females.
In men, androgens may help cancer cells to grow in some types of prostate cancer. By blocking these hormones, Androcur may slow or stop the growth of cancer. Androcur may also be used in combination with other medicines or following surgical removal of the testes to treat side effects such as “hot flushes” or “sweats” and to prevent any initial worsening of the disease.
Androcur is also used to reduce abnormal sex drive in men.
In women, androgens may increase hair growth, loss of scalp hair and secretion of oil from the sweat glands. By blocking these hormones, Androcur may slow or stop excessive hairiness, loss of scalp hair, acne, oily skin, and dandruff.
Cyproterone acetate inhibits competitively the effect of androgens on androgen-dependent target organs, e.g. it shields the prostate from the effect of androgens originating from the gonads and/or the adrenal cortex. Prostatic carcinoma and its metastases are in general androgen-dependent, Androcur, therefore, exerts a direct antiandrogenic action on the tumour and its metastases.
Cyproterone acetate in addition has a progestogenic action exerting a negative feedback effect centrally on the hypothalamic receptors, so leading to a reduction in gonadotropin release, and hence to diminished production of testicular androgens. Treatment with cyproterone acetate in men results in a reduction of sexual drive and potency and inhibition of gonadal function. These changes are reversible following discontinuation of the therapy.
Androcur 50 contains 50 mg of the active ingredient cyproterone acetate. It also contains the inactive ingredients lactose, corn starch, povidone, magnesium stearate, aerosil.
Aprovel 150mg Tab. ( Irbesartan ) 28’s Sanofi
Generics
Irbesartan
Used For
Hypertension
How it works
Irbesartan : Irbesartan is a potent, orally active, selective angiotensin-II receptor (type AT1) antagonist. It is expected to block all actions of angiotensin-II mediated by the AT1 receptor, regardless of the source or route of synthesis of angiotensin-II. The selective antagonism of the angiotensin-II (AT1) receptors results in increases in plasma renin levels and angiotensin-II levels, and a decrease in plasma aldosterone concentration. Serum potassium levels are not significantly affected by irbesartan alone at the recommended doses. Irbesartan does not inhibit ACE (kininase-II), an enzyme which generates angiotensin-II and also degrades bradykinin into inactive metabolites. Irbesartan does not require metabolic activation for its activity.
Aprovel Tablets Usage And Safety
Dosage
Irbesartan
Side Effects
Cardiac disorders: Common: increases in blood urea nitrogen (BUN), creatinine and creatine kinase Uncommon: decreases in serum potassium and sodium .Uncommon: syncope, hypotension, tachycardia, oedema. Nervous system disorders: Common: dizziness Uncommon: orthostatic dizziness Not known: headache . Ear and labyrinth disorders: Not known: tinnitus. Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders: Not known: cough. Gastrointestinal disorders: Common: nausea/vomiting , Uncommon: diarrhoea , Not known: dyspepsia, dysgeusia .
Drug Interactions
Irbesartan : Lithium , kaliuretic diuretics, laxatives, amphotericin, carbenoxolone, penicillin G sodium , heparin sodium , digitalis glycosides, antiarrhythmics , selective COX-2 inhibitors, acetylsalicylic acid.
Indication
Treatment of essential hypertension.
When not to Use
Do not take if: - You are in the second or third trimester of pregnancy, - You are breast-feeding or - If you are allergic to any of the ingredients.
Aprovel Tablets Precautions
Precaution
There is an increased risk of severe hypotension and renal insufficiency when patients with bilateral renal artery stenosis or stenosis of the artery to a single functioning kidney are treated with angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors or angiotensin-II receptor antagonists. While this is not documented with Irbesartan/Hydrochlorothiazide , a similar effect should be anticipated.
Aprovel Tablets Warnings
Warning 1
There is evidence that the concomitant use of ACE-inhibitors, angiotensin II receptor blockers or aliskiren increases the risk of hypotension, hyperkalaemia and decreased renal function (including acute renal failure). Dual blockade of RAAS through the combined use of ACE-inhibitors, angiotensin II receptor blockers or aliskiren is therefore not recommended.
Warning 2
ACE-inhibitors and angiotensin II receptor blockers should not be used concomitantly in patients with diabetic nephropathy.
Warning 3
As for any patient receiving diuretic therapy, periodic determination of serum electrolytes should be performed at appropriate intervals
Aprovel Tablets Additional Information
Pregnancy category
Always consult your physician before using any medicine.
Storage (YES/NO)
Store this medicine at room temperature, away from direct light and heat.
Arsoplast Bandage100 Strips (First Aid bandage) – Arsons
Ascard Tablets 75mg ( Aspirin ) Atco
Generics
AspirinUsed For
StrokeHow it works
It is used to reduce the risk of a heart attack or stroke in patients who have a history of heart disease or stroke associated symptoms. This medicine works by preventing the formation of clots in the blood vessels. This medicine helps by making blood flow smoothly throughout the heart.It is also is used to reduce fever and mild to moderate pain from a headache, menstrual periods, cold, toothache, or muscle ache.Usage And Safety
Dosage
For Stroke - Adults : 50-325mg once daily , Pain - For Chidren & Adults : Above 12yrs , 325-1000mg every 4-6 hr as needed. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure. For oral use.Side Effects
Bronchospsm , GI upset , allergic reactions , GI and other haemorrhage. Tinnitus , vertigo , confusion , increased bleeding.Drug Interactions
Oral anticoagulants , Heparin , antiplatelet agents , fibrinolytic , NSAIDS , uricosuric agents , methotraxate , SSRIs , vanlafaxine , corticosteroids , acetazolamide , tacrolimus , antihypertensive.Indication
For primary and secondary prevention of CV disease.When not to Use
Hypersensitivity to salicylic acid compounds or prostaglandin synthetase inhibitors (e.g. certain asthma patients who may suffer an attack or faint and certain patients who may suffer from bronchospasm, rhinitis and urticaria), or to any of the excipients.Precautions
Precaution
Aspirin is not recommended during menorrhagia where it may increase menstrual bleeding.Warnings
- This product belongs to a group of medicines which may impair fertility in women. This effect is reversible on stopping the medicine
2. Stop taking this medicine and contact your doctor if you experience bleeding from the bowel or perforation of the bowel or ulceration associated with use of NSAIDs.
3. Do not use in the last 3 months of pregnancy and should be avoided during the first and second trimesters. Do not use if you are breast-feeding.
Additional Information
Pregnancy category
Always consult your physician before using any medicine.Storage (YES/NO)
Store this medicine at room temperature, away from direct light and heat.
Augmentin 156.25 ( Co-Amoxiclav ) GSK
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. 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.
How to use Augmentin oral
Shake the bottle well before each dose. Carefully measure the dose using a special measuring device/spoon. Do not use a household spoon because you may not get the correct dose. Take this medication with a meal or snack as directed by the doctor. Depending on your specific product, this medication is usually taken every 8 or 12 hours.
The dosage is based on your age, weight, medical condition, and response to treatment.
For the best effect, take this antibiotic at evenly spaced times. To help you remember, take this medication at the same time(s) every day.
Continue to take this medication until the full prescribed amount is finished, even if symptoms disappear after a few days. Stopping the medication too early may result in a return of the infection.
Augmentin BD 457 ( Co-Amoxiclav ) GSK
Generics : Co-Amoxiclav
Used For
Bacterial InfectionHow it works
The beta-lactamase inhibitory action of clavulanate extends the spectrum of amoxicillin to embrace a wider range of organisms, including many resistant to other beta-lactam antibiotics.Usage And Safety
Dosage
Oral : Suspension 156.25 mg . Children : Under 3 months , not recommended , 3-9 months , 2.5ml half-strength , 9months-2yr , 5ml half strength . 2-6yr , 5ml. All three Times daily up to 14 days. Tablets : Mild - Moderate infections: 375mg three times a day or One 625 mg tablet every 12 hours. Severe infections : One 1 g tablet every 12 hours. Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you. Dosage depends on the age and renal function of the patient and the severity of the infection. INJ : Adults : 1.2gm by IV inj or intermittent infusion eight or six hourly . Treat up to 14 days then review . Children : Up to 3 month , 30mg/kg every twelve hr in premature and full term infants during the perinatal period , increasing to eight hr thereafter ; 3 mnth-12yr, 30mg/kg eight or six hourly . All by IV inj or intermittent infusion for up to 14 days then revise . OR As directed by your physician.Side Effects
Mucocutaneous candidiasis , Reversible leukopenia (including neutropenia) and thrombocytopenia , Angioneurotic oedema, anaphylaxis, serum sickness-like syndrome, hypersensitivity vasculitis , Dizziness, headache , Diarrhoea , Nausea, vomiting , Indigestion .Drug Interactions
Mycophenolate mofetil , Probenecid , Oral contraceptives , acenocoumarol or warfarin .Indication
It is an antibiotic agent with a notably broad spectrum of activity against the commonly occurring bacterial pathogens .When not to Use
It is contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to betalactams, e.g. penicillins and cephalosporins.Precautions
Before initiating therapy with Co-Amoxiclav, careful enquiry should be made concerning previous hypersensitivity reactions to penicillins, cephalosporins, or other allergens.
Warnings
- ) Serious and occasionally fatal hypersensitivity reactions (including anaphylactoid and severe cutaneous adverse reactions) have been reported in patients on penicillin therapy. These reactions are more likely to occur in individuals with a history of penicillin hypersensitivity.
2. ) Prolonged use may also occasionally result in overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms.
3. ) In patients with renal impairment, Co-Amoxiclav dosage should be adjusted as recommended.
Additional Information
Pregnancy category
Always consult your physician before using any medicine.Storage
Store this medicine at room temperature, away from direct light and heat.
Avelox 400mg Tab ( Moxifloxacin HCl ) Bayer
Generics
Moxifloxacin HCl
Used For
Bacterial Infection
How it works
Moxifloxacin has in vitro activity against a wide range of Gram-positive and Gram-negative microorganisms. The bactericidal action of moxifloxacin results from inhibition of the topoisomerase II (DNA gyrase) and topoisomerase IV required for bacterial DNA replication, transcription, repair, and recombination. It appears that the C8-methoxy moiety contributes to enhanced activity and lower selection of resistant mutants of Gram-positive bacteria compared to the C8-H moiety. The presence of the bulky bicycloamine substituent at the C 7 position prevents active efflux, associated with the NorA or pmrA genes seen in certain Gram-positive bacteria.
Avelox Tablets Usage And Safety
Dosage
Moxifloxacin HCl
Side Effects
BODY AS A WHOLE: Abdominal pain, headache, asthenia, injection site reaction (including phlebitis), malaise, moniliasis, pain, allergic reaction CARDIOVASCULAR: Tachycardia, palpitation, vasodilation, QT interval prolonged DIGESTIVE: Vomiting, abnormal liver function test, dyspepsia, dry mouth, flatulence, oral moniliasis, constipation, GGTP increased, anorexia, stomatitis, glossitis HEMIC AND LYMPHATIC: Leukopenia, eosinophilia, prothrombin decrease (prothrombin time prolonged/International Normalized Ratio (INR) increased), thrombocythemia METABOLIC AND NUTRITIONAL: Lactic dehydrogenase increased, amylase increased MUSCULOSKELETAL: Arthralgia, myalgia NERVOUS SYSTEM: Insomnia, nervousness, vertigo, somnolence, anxiety, tremor SKIN/APPENDAGES: Rash (maculopapular, purpuric, pustular), pruritus, sweating, urticaria SPECIAL SENSES: Taste perversion.
Drug Interactions
Drugs that prolong the QT interval including antiarrhythmics , antipsychotics , neuroleptics , TCADS , antimicrobials , antihistamins , cisapride. Corticosteroids , hypokalaemic agents , anticoagulants, Antacids , didanosine , sucralfate , charcoal , iron or zinc supplements.
Indication
It is indicated for the treatment of adults (> 18 years of age) with infections caused by susceptible strains of the designated microorganisms in the conditions listed below:Acute Bacterial Sinusitis caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, or Moraxella catarrhalis. Acute Bacterial Exacerbation of Chronic Bronchitis caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, Haemophilus parainfluenzae, Klebsiella pneumoniae, methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus, or Moraxella catarrhalis.Community Acquired Pneumonia caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae.
When not to Use
Moxifloxacin is contraindicated in persons with a history of hypersensitivity to moxifloxacin or any member of the quinolone class of antimicrobial agents.
Avelox Tablets Precautions
Precaution
Quinolones may cause central nervous system (CNS) events, including: nervousness, agitation, insomnia, anxiety, nightmares or paranoia.
Avelox Tablets Warnings
Warning 1
Moxifloxacin has been shown to prolong the QT interval of the electrocardiogram in some patients. The drug should be avoided in patients with known prolongation of the QT interval, patients with uncorrected hypokalemia and patients receiving Class IA (e.g., quinidine, procainamide) or Class III (e.g., amiodarone, sotalol) antiarrhythmic agents, due to the lack of clinical experience with the drug in these patient populations.
Warning 2
Moxifloxacin should be used with caution in patients with ongoing proarrhythmic conditions, such as clinically significant bradycardia, acute myocardial ischemia. The magnitude of QT prolongation may increase with increasing concentrations of the drug or increasing rates of infusion of the intravenous formulation. Therefore the recommended dose or infusion rate should not be exceeded.
Warning 3
Convulsions have been reported in patients receiving quinolones. Quinolones may also cause central nervous system (CNS) events including: dizziness, confusion, tremors, hallucinations, depression and rarely, suicidal thoughts or acts. These reactions may occur following the first dose. If these reactions occur in patients receiving moxifloxacin, the drug should be discontinued and appropriate measures instituted.
Avelox Tablets Additional Information
Pregnancy category
Always consult your physician before using any medicine.
Storage (YES/NO)
Store this medicine at room temperature, away from direct light and heat.
Avulis Soap ( Acne Remove ) Royal Derma
B.Pan Tablet (spasmolytic-Analgesic) – Modherbs
Anti-Spasmodic
How it works
It relieves the pain of stomach cramps by helping your gut to relax. The medicine works very quickly. Painful cramps should ease within 15 minutes. It's unusual to have any side effects, but some people get a dry mouth, constipation and blurred vision.
Usage And Safety
Dosage
Adults : 1-2 tablets 3 times daily . Children : Not recommended . OR As directed by your physician .
Side Effects
Allergic reactions such as skin rash and itching . Very rare cases of serious reactions have been reported. Severe allergic reactions ( anaphylaxis ) such as difficulty breathing , feeling faint or dizziy ( shock) . Painful red eye with loss of vision.
Drug Interactions
Amantadine , atenolol , digoxin , phenothiazines , tricyclic antidepressants .
Indication
It is indicated for paroxysmal pain in : Disease of the stomach or intestine ; Spastic pain and functional disorders in the biliary , urinary tracts and female genital organs ( e.g. dysmenorrhoea ) .
When not to Use
Hypersensitive to any of the ingredients in the list.
Precautions
Precaution
If abdominal pain persists or worsens or occurs together with symptoms like fever , nausea , vomiting , changes in bowel movements , abdominal tenderness , decreased blood pressure, fainting or blood in stool , medical advice should immediarely be sought.
Warnings
It should be used with caution in conditions characterized by increased heart rate such as thyrotoxicosis , cardiac insufficiency or failure and in cardiac surgery where it may further accelerate the heart rate.
Due to the risk of anti-cholinergic complications , caution should also be used in patients susceptible to intestinal or urinary outlet obstructions.
Because of the possibility that anti-cholinergic may reduce sweating , it should be administered with caution to patients with fever .
Additional Information
Pregnancy category
Always consult your physician before using any medicine.
Store this medicine at room temperature, away from direct light and heat.
Baby Flu Drops 15ml (flu Symptoms In Babies) – paul brooks
# Baby Flu Drops – Gentle Relief for Flu Symptoms in Babies
**Baby Flu Drops** are specially formulated to help provide gentle relief from common flu symptoms in babies. Made with carefully selected homeopathic ingredients, these drops are designed to support comfort and ease symptoms such as fever, runny nose, sore throat, sneezing, and chills.
The gentle formula helps soothe flu-related discomfort while being suitable for delicate baby care. Baby Flu Drops provide a convenient and easy-to-use solution for parents looking for supportive relief during seasonal flu and cold symptoms.
## Key Benefits
* Helps relieve common flu and cold symptoms in babies
* Provides soothing relief from fever, runny nose, sore throat, and chills
* Gentle formulation designed for infants and young children
* Easy-to-administer drops for convenient use
* Supports comfort during seasonal flu conditions
## How It Works
Baby Flu Drops contain homeopathic ingredients that work gently to support the body's natural response and help reduce discomfort associated with flu symptoms, allowing babies to feel more comfortable.
## Directions for Use
Use as directed by a healthcare professional or according to the product instructions. Always consult a doctor before giving any medication or supplement to infants.
## Safety Information
* Use only as recommended.
* Keep out of reach of children.
* Consult a healthcare professional if symptoms persist or worsen.
Bactroban Cream ( Mupirocin ) GSK
Mupirocin is used to treat certain skin infections (such as impetigo). It is an antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of certain bacteria.
How to use Bactroban topical
Read the Patient Information Leaflet if available from your pharmacist before you start using mupirocin and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Use this medication only on the skin. Clean and dry the affected area first. Then apply a small amount of ointment to the area as directed by your doctor, usually 3 times a day. You may cover the treated area with a bandage.
Use this medication regularly to get the most benefit from it. Continue to use it for the full time prescribed, even if symptoms disappear after a few days. Stopping the medication too early may result in a return of the infection.
Avoid using this medication around your eyes, nose, mouth, or on large areas of damaged or broken skin unless otherwise directed by your doctor. If you accidentally get it in your eyes, nose, or mouth, rinse well with plenty of water.