Saturday, February 28, 2009

Taiperacilin




Taiperacilin may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Taiperacilin



Piperacillin

Piperacillin sodium salt (a derivative of Piperacillin) is reported as an ingredient of Taiperacilin in the following countries:


  • Japan

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Wednesday, February 25, 2009

Epicur




Epicur may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Epicur



Lansoprazole

Lansoprazole is reported as an ingredient of Epicur in the following countries:


  • Russian Federation

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Friday, February 20, 2009

DBL Ceftriaxone Sodium for Injection




DBL Ceftriaxone Sodium for Injection may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for DBL Ceftriaxone Sodium for Injection



Ceftriaxone

Ceftriaxone disodium salt (a derivative of Ceftriaxone) is reported as an ingredient of DBL Ceftriaxone Sodium for Injection in the following countries:


  • Australia

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Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Danocrine


Generic Name: danazol (DAN a zol)

Brand Names: Danocrine


What is Danocrine (danazol)?

Danazol is a man-made form of a steroid. Danazol affects the ovaries and pituitary gland and prevents the release of certain hormones in the body.


Danazol is used to treat endometriosis and fibrocystic breast disease. Danazol is also used to prevent attacks of angioedema in people with an inherited form of this disorder.


Danazol may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.


What is the most important information I should know about Danocrine (danazol)?


You should not use this medication if you are allergic to danazol, or if you have porphyria, or severe problems with your heart, liver, or kidney. You also should not take danazol if you are pregnant or breast-feeding, or if you have abnormal vaginal bleeding that has not been checked by a doctor. This medication can cause birth defects. Do not use if you are pregnant.

Before you start taking danazol, you may need to have a pregnancy test to make sure you are not pregnant.


Use an effective barrier form of birth control (such as a condom or diaphragm with spermicide gel or inserts). Hormonal forms of contraception (such as birth control pills, injections, implants, skin patches, and vaginal rings) may not be effective enough to prevent pregnancy during your treatment.

Your medication needs may change if you have unusual stress such as a serious illness, fever or infection, or if you have surgery or a medical emergency. Tell your doctor about any such situation that affects you.


Call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as sudden numbness or weakness, problems with vision or speech, chest pain, sudden cough, or wheezing, swelling, rapid weight gain, feeling short of breath, ringing in your ears, dizziness, nausea, pain behind your eyes, stomach pain and loss of appetite, dark urine, or jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes).

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking Danocrine (danazol)?


You should not use this medication if you are allergic to danazol, or if you have:

  • severe heart disease;




  • severe kidney disease;




  • severe liver disease;




  • porphyria;




  • abnormal vaginal bleeding that has not been checked by a doctor;



  • if you are pregnant or breast-feeding a baby.

Before taking danazol, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have:



  • a history of stroke or blood clot;




  • high cholesterol or triglycerides, coronary artery disease;




  • breast cancer;




  • a seizure disorder;




  • heart disease, congestive heart failure;




  • kidney or liver disease; or




  • migraine headaches.



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


FDA pregnancy category X. This medication can cause birth defects. Do not use danazol if you are pregnant. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant during treatment.

Before you start taking danazol, you may need to have a pregnancy test to make sure you are not pregnant.


Use an effective barrier form of birth control (such as a condom or diaphragm with spermicide gel or inserts). Hormonal forms of contraception (such as birth control pills, injections, implants, skin patches, and vaginal rings) may not be effective enough to prevent pregnancy during your treatment.

Taking danazol to treat endometriosis may increase your risk of ovarian cancer. Talk with your doctor about your individual risk.


How should I take Danocrine (danazol)?


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.


Women who take danazol may need to start the medication during a menstrual period. Follow your doctor's instructions.

Your doctor may occasionally change your dose to make sure you get the best results from this medication.


Your medication needs may change if you have unusual stress such as a serious illness, fever or infection, or if you have surgery or a medical emergency. Tell your doctor about any such situation that affects you.


This medication can cause you to have unusual results with certain medical tests. Tell any doctor who treats you that you are using danazol.


It may take several weeks of using this medicine before your symptoms improve. For best results, keep using the medication as directed. Get your prescription refilled before you run out of medicine completely.

Talk with your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 2 months of taking danazol, or if you continue to have attacks of angioedema.


Store danazol at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

See also: Danocrine 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 dose, wait until then to take the medicine and skip the missed dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.


Call your doctor for instructions if you have missed doses for more than 2 days in a row.

What happens if I overdose?


Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have received too much of this medicine.

A single large dose of danazol is not expected to produce life-threatening symptoms. However, high doses taken over a long period of time may cause weight gain, increased acne or facial hair growth, menstrual problems, or breast changes.


What should I avoid while taking Danocrine (danazol)?


Follow your doctor's instructions about any restrictions on food, beverages, or activity while you are using danazol.


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

  • sudden numbness or weakness, confusion, problems with vision, speech, or balance;




  • chest pain, sudden cough, wheezing, rapid breathing, fast heart rate;




  • swelling, rapid weight gain, feeling short of breath;




  • headache, ringing in your ears, dizziness, nausea, vision problems, pain behind your eyes; or




  • stomach pain, loss of appetite, dark urine, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes).



Less serious side effects may include:



  • acne or other skin problems;




  • increased hair growth or hair loss;




  • weight gain;




  • breast changes;




  • deepened voice;




  • nervousness;




  • increased sweating, warmth or tingly feeling under your skin;




  • changes in your menstrual periods; or




  • vaginal dryness, discomfort, 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 Danocrine (danazol)?


Before taking danazol, tell your doctor if you are taking:



  • a blood thinner such as warfarin (Coumadin); or




  • carbamazepine (Carbatrol, Tegretol).



This list is not complete and there may be other drugs that can interact with danazol. 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 Danocrine resources


  • Danocrine Side Effects (in more detail)
  • Danocrine Dosage
  • Danocrine Use in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
  • Drug Images
  • Danocrine Drug Interactions
  • Danocrine Support Group
  • 1 Review for Danocrine - Add your own review/rating


  • Danocrine Prescribing Information (FDA)

  • Danocrine Advanced Consumer (Micromedex) - Includes Dosage Information

  • Danazol Prescribing Information (FDA)

  • Danazol Monograph (AHFS DI)

  • Danazol MedFacts Consumer Leaflet (Wolters Kluwer)

  • Danazol Professional Patient Advice (Wolters Kluwer)



Compare Danocrine with other medications


  • Angioedema
  • Endometriosis
  • Evan's Syndrome
  • Fibrocystic Breast Disease


Where can I get more information?


  • Your pharmacist can provide more information about danazol.

See also: Danocrine side effects (in more detail)


Monday, February 16, 2009

Cyproheptadine




In some countries, this medicine may only be approved for veterinary use.


In the US, Cyproheptadine (cyproheptadine systemic) is a member of the drug class antihistamines and is used to treat Allergic Reactions, Anorexia, Anorexia Nervosa, Cluster Headaches, Cushing's Syndrome, Failure to Thrive, Hay Fever, Migraine, Pruritus, Sexual Dysfunction - SSRI Induced and Urticaria.

US matches:

  • Cyproheptadine

  • Cyproheptadine Syrup

  • Cyproheptadine Hydrochloride

  • Cyproheptadine Solution

Scheme

Rec.INN

ATC (Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification)

R06AX02

CAS registry number (Chemical Abstracts Service)

0000129-03-3

Chemical Formula

C21-H21-N

Molecular Weight

287

Therapeutic Categories

Antiallergic agent

Histamine, H₁-receptor antagonist

Appetite stimulant

Chemical Name

Piperidine, 4-(5H-dibenzo[a,d]cyclohepten-5-ylidene)-1-methyl-

Foreign Names

  • Cyproheptadinum (Latin)
  • Cyproheptadin (German)
  • Cyproheptadine (French)
  • Ciproheptadina (Spanish)

Generic Names

  • Ciproeptadina (OS: DCIT)
  • Cyproheptadine (OS: DCF, JAN, BAN)
  • Fl 5967 (IS)
  • HSp 1229 (IS: MerckSharpD)
  • Cyproheptadin 2-oxopentandioat (IS)
  • Glutodina (IS)
  • Cyproheptadine Hydrochloride (OS: BANM)
  • Cyproheptadine Hydrochloride (PH: BP 2010, JP XIV, USP 32, Ph. Eur. 6)
  • Cyproheptadine Hydrochloride Hydrate (PH: JP XV)
  • Cyproheptadini hydrochloridum (PH: Ph. Eur. 6)
  • Axoprol (IS)
  • Dihexazin (IS)

Brand Names

  • Apitup
    Universal, Myanmar


  • Auz (Cyproheptadine and Tricholine Citrate)
    Unikid, India


  • Cipractine
    Teriak, Tunisia


  • Ciprovit
    Refasa, Peru


  • Ciptadine
    IBN, Tunisia


  • Cyprotol
    Actavis, Georgia


  • Esprocy
    Nufarindo, Indonesia


  • Trimetabol
    Tecnoquimicas, Colombia


  • Dynamogen (Cyproheptadine and Arginine)
    Faes, Spain


  • Adekin
    Erfar, Greece


  • Apetamin-P
    Tablets, Sri Lanka


  • Apeton
    IPI, Indonesia


  • Arictin
    Aristopharma, Bangladesh


  • Cipla-Actin
    Cipla Medpro, South Africa


  • Ciplactin
    Cipla, India; Cipla, Vietnam


  • Ciproheptadinã
    Licol, Colombia; Terapia, Romania


  • Complamin
    Provenco, Ecuador


  • Covitasa B12 (Cyproheptadine and Cobamamide)
    Seid, Spain


  • Cyproatin
    Taiyo Pharmaceutical, Japan


  • Cyprodin
    Roemmers, Venezuela


  • Cyprogin
    Atlantic, Hong Kong


  • Cyproheptadine Hydrochloride
    Actavis, United States; CorePharma, United States; Lyne, United States; Major, United States; Par, United States; Pliva, United States; Rising Pharmaceuticals, United States; Stason, United States; Teva USA, United States


  • Cyproheptadine
    Remedica, Cyprus


  • Cypromin
    Center, Taiwan; Sawai Seiyaku, Japan


  • Cyprotol
    Balkanpharma, Bulgaria


  • Ennamax
    Actavis, Indonesia


  • Glocyp
    Global Multi Pharmalab, Indonesia


  • Heptagyl
    Saidal, Algeria


  • Heptasan
    Caprifarmindo, Indonesia


  • Ifrasal
    Showa Yakuhin Kako, Japan


  • Kulinet
    Rafarm, Greece


  • Lexahist
    Molex Ayus, Indonesia


  • Periactin
    Aspen, Australia; Avantgarde, Italy; Merck, United Arab Emirates; Merck, Bahrain; Merck, Cyprus; Merck, Egypt; Merck, Iraq; Merck, Iran; Merck, Jordan; Merck, Kuwait; Merck, Qatar; Merck, Saudi Arabia; Merck, Sudan; Merck, Syria; Merck, Yemen; Merck Sharp & Dhome, Oman; Merck Sharp & Dohme, Austria; Merck Sharp & Dohme, Belgium; Merck Sharp & Dohme, Ethiopia; Merck Sharp & Dohme, United Kingdom; Merck Sharp & Dohme, Ireland; Merck Sharp & Dohme, Luxembourg; Merck Sharp & Dohme, Netherlands; Merck Sharp & Dohme, New Zealand; Merck Sharp & Dohme, Sweden; Merck Sharp & Dohme, South Africa; MSD, Lebanon; Sigma Tau, Spain; Tecnoquimicas, Colombia; Nichi-Iko PharmaceuticalJMA, Japan


  • Periactin (veterinary use)
    Merck Sharp & Dohme Animals, United Kingdom


  • Periactine
    Teofarma, France


  • Peritol
    Egis, Czech Republic; Egis, Georgia; Egis, Hungary; Egis, Poland; Egis, Romania; Egis, Russian Federation; Egis, Slovakia; Medphano, Germany; Themis, India; Themis, Sri Lanka


  • Poncohist
    Armoxindo, Indonesia


  • Practin
    Merind, India


  • Prakten
    Sandoz, Turkey


  • Prohessen
    Pharos, Indonesia


  • Pronicy
    Kalbe, Indonesia


  • Sipraktin
    I.E. Ulagay, Turkey


  • Tonico Juventus (Cyproheptadine and Cobamamide)
    Juventus, Spain


  • Triactin
    Kahira Pharmaceuticals, Ethiopia


  • Viternum
    Juste, Spain; Labomed, Chile; OM, Portugal; Senosiain, Mexico; Tecnoquimicas, Colombia

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Glossary

BANBritish Approved Name
BANMBritish Approved Name (Modified)
DCFDénomination Commune Française
DCITDenominazione Comune Italiana
ISInofficial Synonym
JANJapanese Accepted Name
OSOfficial Synonym
PHPharmacopoeia Name
Rec.INNRecommended International Nonproprietary Name (World Health Organization)

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Chlorure de Potassium hypertonique Fresenius




Chlorure de Potassium hypertonique Fresenius may be available in the countries listed below.


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Potassium Chloride

Potassium Chloride is reported as an ingredient of Chlorure de Potassium hypertonique Fresenius in the following countries:


  • France

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Sunday, February 15, 2009

Teriparatide Acetate




Teriparatide Acetate may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Teriparatide Acetate



Teriparatide

Teriparatide Acetate (JAN, USAN) is known as Teriparatide in the US.

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JANJapanese Accepted Name
USANUnited States Adopted Name

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Triregol




Triregol may be available in the countries listed below.


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Ethinylestradiol

Ethinylestradiol is reported as an ingredient of Triregol in the following countries:


  • Slovenia

  • Sweden

Levonorgestrel

Levonorgestrel is reported as an ingredient of Triregol in the following countries:


  • Slovenia

  • Sweden

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Thursday, February 12, 2009

Rysmon




Rysmon may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Rysmon



Timolol

Timolol maleate (a derivative of Timolol) is reported as an ingredient of Rysmon in the following countries:


  • Japan

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Thursday, February 5, 2009

Mebendazol Ecar




Mebendazol Ecar may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Mebendazol Ecar



Mebendazole

Mebendazole is reported as an ingredient of Mebendazol Ecar in the following countries:


  • Colombia

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