Sunday, February 27, 2011

Solvium Gele




Solvium Gele may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Solvium Gele



Ibuprofen

Ibuprofen is reported as an ingredient of Solvium Gele in the following countries:


  • Portugal

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Hippoparex




Hippoparex may be available in the countries listed below.


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

Ingredient matches for Hippoparex



Pyrantel

Pyrantel embonate (a derivative of Pyrantel) is reported as an ingredient of Hippoparex in the following countries:


  • Germany

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Thursday, February 24, 2011

Finasterid Aurobindo




Finasterid Aurobindo may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Finasterid Aurobindo



Finasteride

Finasteride is reported as an ingredient of Finasterid Aurobindo in the following countries:


  • Germany

  • Slovakia

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Tuesday, February 22, 2011

budesonide nasal



Generic Name: budesonide nasal (byoo DEH so nide)

Brand names: Rhinocort Aqua, Rhinocort


What is budesonide nasal?

Budesonide is a steroid. It prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation.


Budesonide nasal is used to treat nasal symptoms such as congestion, sneezing, and runny nose caused by seasonal or year-round allergies. Budesonide is also used to keep nasal polyps from coming back after surgery to remove them.


Budesonide may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.


What is the most important information I should know about budesonide nasal?


Before using budesonide, tell your doctor if you have been sick or had an infection of any kind. Also tell your doctor if you have liver disease, glaucoma or cataracts, herpes simplex infection of your eyes, tuberculosis, sores or ulcers in your nose, or if you have recently had injury of or surgery on your nose.


It may take up to 2 weeks of using this medicine before your symptoms improve. For best results, keep using the medication as directed. Talk with your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after a week of treatment.

To be sure this medication is not causing harmful effects on your nose or sinuses, your doctor may want to check your progress on a regular basis. Do not miss any scheduled visits to your doctor.


Budesonide nasal can lower the blood cells that help your body fight infections. Avoid being near people who are sick or have infections. Call your doctor for preventive treatment if you are exposed to chicken pox or measles. These conditions can be serious or even fatal in people who are using budesonide nasal.


Avoid getting this medication in your eyes. If this does happen, rinse with water and call your doctor.

Steroid medicines can affect growth in children. Talk with your doctor if you think your child is not growing at a normal rate while using budesonide nasal.


What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before using budesonide nasal?


You should not use this medication if you are allergic to budesonide.

Before using budesonide, tell your doctor if you have been sick or had an infection of any kind. You may not be able to use budesonide nasal until you are well.


Also tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have:



  • liver disease;




  • glaucoma or cataracts;




  • herpes simplex virus of your eyes;




  • tuberculosis or any other infection or illness;




  • sores or ulcers inside your nose; or




  • if you have recently had injury of or surgery on your nose.




FDA pregnancy category B. This medication is not expected to be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment. It is not known whether budesonide passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use budesonide nasal without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

Steroid medicines can affect growth in children. Talk with your doctor if you think your child is not growing at a normal rate while using budesonide nasal.


How should I use budesonide nasal?


Use this medication exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not use the medication in larger amounts, or use it for longer than recommended by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label.


This medication comes with patient instructions for safe and effective use. Follow these directions carefully. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.


The usual dose of budesonide nasal is 1 to 4 sprays into each nostril once per day. Follow your doctor's instructions.


Before using the spray for the first time, you must prime the spray pump. Shake the medicine well and spray 8 test sprays into the air and away from your face. Spray until a fine mist appears. Prime the spray pump any time you have not used your nasal spray for longer than 2 days. If longer than 2 weeks has passed, rinse the applicator and prime with 2 test sprays.


Shake the medicine bottle well just before each use. It may take up to 2 weeks of using this medicine before your symptoms improve. For best results, keep using the medication as directed. Talk with your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after a week of treatment.

To be sure this medication is not causing harmful effects on your nose or sinuses, your doctor may want to check your progress on a regular basis. Do not miss any scheduled visits to your doctor.


Store this medication in an upright position at room temperature, away from moisture and heat.

Throw the medication away after you have used 120 sprays, even if there is still medicine left in the bottle.


What happens if I miss a dose?


Use the medication as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and wait until your next regularly scheduled dose. Do not use 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 budesonide nasal is not expected to produce life-threatening symptoms. However, long-term use of high steroid doses can lead to symptoms such as thinning skin, easy bruising, changes in the shape or location of body fat (especially in your face, neck, back, and waist), increased acne or facial hair, menstrual problems, impotence, or loss of interest in sex.


What should I avoid while using budesonide nasal?


Avoid getting this medication in your eyes. If this does happen, rinse with water and call your doctor.

Budesonide nasal can lower the blood cells that help your body fight infections. Avoid being near people who are sick or have infections. Call your doctor for preventive treatment if you are exposed to chicken pox or measles. These conditions can be serious or even fatal in people who are using budesonide nasal.


Budesonide nasal 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:

  • severe or ongoing nose bleed;




  • sores in the nose that won't heal;




  • wheezing, trouble breathing;




  • vision problems; or




  • fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms.



Less serious side effects may include:



  • dry or sore throat, cough;




  • irritation in your nose;




  • pain, swelling, burning, itching, or irritation in your throat;




  • sores or white patches inside or around your nose.



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.


Budesonide nasal Dosing Information


Usual Adult Dose for Allergic Rhinitis:

Nasal aerosol:
2 sprays (32 mcg/spray) in each nostril in the morning and evening or 4 sprays in each nostril in the morning. Maximum recommended dose is 8 sprays (256 mcg)/day.

Nasal Spray:
1 spray (32 mcg) in each nostril once daily. Maximum dose: 4 sprays (128 mcg) in each nostril once daily.

Usual Pediatric Dose for Allergic Rhinitis:

6 years or older:
Nasal aerosol: 2 sprays (32 mcg/spray) in each nostril in the morning and evening or
4 sprays in each nostril in the morning. Maximum recommended dose is 8 sprays (256 mcg)/day.

Nasal spray: 1 spray (32 mcg) in each nostril once daily. Maximum dose: less than 12 years: 2 sprays (64 mcg) in each nostril once daily; 12 years or older: 4 sprays (128 mcg) in each nostril once daily.


What other drugs will affect budesonide nasal?


Before using budesonide nasal, tell your doctor if you are using any of the following drugs:



  • HIV /AIDS medicine such as nelfinavir (Viracept) or ritonavir (Norvir);




  • an antibiotic such as clarithromycin (Biaxin), erythromycin (E.E.S., E-Mycin, Ery-Tab, Erythrocin), troleandomycin (Tao);




  • an antifungal medication such as itraconazole (Sporanox) or ketoconazole (Nizoral);




  • an "SSRI" antidepressant such as fluoxetine (Prozac), fluvoxamine (Luvox), or paroxetine (Paxil); or




  • a tricyclic antidepressant such as amitriptyline (Elavil, Etrafon), amoxapine (Ascendin), clomipramine (Anafranil), desipramine (Norpramin), doxepin (Sinequan), imipramine (Janimine, Tofranil), nortriptyline (Pamelor), protriptyline (Vivactil), or trimipramine (Surmontil).



This list is not complete and here may be other drugs that can interact with budesonide nasal. 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 budesonide nasal resources


  • Budesonide nasal Dosage
  • Budesonide nasal Use in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
  • Budesonide nasal Drug Interactions
  • Budesonide nasal Support Group
  • 3 Reviews for Budesonide - Add your own review/rating


  • Rhinocort Advanced Consumer (Micromedex) - Includes Dosage Information

  • Rhinocort Aqua Prescribing Information (FDA)

  • Rhinocort Aqua eent Monograph (AHFS DI)

  • Rhinocort Aqua Consumer Overview

  • Rhinocort Aqua Spray MedFacts Consumer Leaflet (Wolters Kluwer)



Compare budesonide nasal with other medications


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Where can I get more information?


  • Your pharmacist can provide more information about budesonide nasal.


Monday, February 21, 2011

Carnisin




Carnisin may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Carnisin



Levocarnitine

Levocarnitine is reported as an ingredient of Carnisin in the following countries:


  • Peru

  • Venezuela

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Saturday, February 19, 2011

Doxorubicina




Doxorubicina may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Doxorubicina



Doxorubicin

Doxorubicina (DCIT) is known as Doxorubicin in the US.

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Glossary

DCITDenominazione Comune Italiana

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Thursday, February 17, 2011

Carteolol




In the US, Carteolol (carteolol ophthalmic) is a member of the drug class non-cardioselective beta blockers and is used to treat High Blood Pressure.

US matches:

  • Carteolol Drops

  • Carteolol

  • Carteolol ophthalmic

Scheme

Rec.INN

ATC (Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification)

C07AA15,S01ED05

CAS registry number (Chemical Abstracts Service)

0051781-06-7

Chemical Formula

C16-H24-N2-O3

Molecular Weight

292

Therapeutic Categories

ß-Adrenergic blocking agent

Glaucoma treatment

Chemical Name

2(1H)-Quinolinone, 5-[3-[(1,1-dimethylethyl)amino]-2-hydroxypropoxy]-3,4-dihydro-

Foreign Names

  • Carteololum (Latin)
  • Carteolol (German)
  • Cartéolol (French)
  • Carteolol (Spanish)

Generic Names

  • Carteolol (OS: BAN)
  • Cartéolol (OS: DCF)
  • Carteololo (OS: DCIT)
  • Carteolol Hydrochloride (OS: USAN, JAN, BANM)
  • Abbott 43326 (IS)
  • Carbonolol (IS)
  • OPC 1085 (IS)
  • Carteolol Hydrochloride (PH: JP XV, Ph. Eur. 6, USP 32, BP 2010)
  • Carteololi hydrochloridum (PH: Ph. Eur. 6)

Brand Names

  • Carteabak
    Thea, Portugal


  • Cartéol
    Chauvin, Tunisia


  • Tenoftal
    Klonal, Argentina


  • Arteolol
    Lacer, Spain


  • Arteopilo (Carteolol and Pilocarpin)
    Bausch & Lomb Swiss, Switzerland


  • Arteoptic
    Bausch & Lomb Swiss, Switzerland; Chauvin, Belgium; Chauvin, Luxembourg; Chauvin, Netherlands; Chauvin Laboratoire, Spain; Novartis, Czech Republic; Novartis, Germany; Novartis, Poland; Novartis, Slovakia; OM, Portugal; Otsuka, Hong Kong; Otsuka, Thailand; Otsuka, Taiwan


  • Betamenol
    Nichi-Iko PharmaceuticalJMA, Japan


  • Block B
    Kyowa Yakuhin, Japan


  • Blokyleate PF
    Nippon Tenganyaku KenkyujoNitten, Japan


  • Blokyleate
    Nippon Tenganyaku KenkyujoNitten, Japan


  • Cardelol
    Med-One, Greece


  • Carpilo (Carteolol and Pilocarpine)
    Chauvin, France


  • Carteabak
    Laboratoires Théa, Netherlands; Thea, Luxembourg


  • Cartéabak
    Théa, France


  • Cartelol
    Medisa Shinyaku, Japan


  • Cartens
    Atlas, Argentina


  • Cartéol LP
    Chauvin, France


  • Carteol
    Abdi Ibrahim, Turkey; Dr. Mann, Poland; Mann, Czech Republic; Mann, Germany; Mann, Slovakia; Meda, Belgium; Meda, Luxembourg; SIFI, Italy; SIFI, Romania


  • Cartéol
    Chauvin, France


  • Carteolol HCL
    Alcon, United States; Bausch & Lomb, United States; Novex, United States


  • Carteolol T
    Toa Yakuhin, Japan


  • Carteolol
    Maigal, Argentina


  • Carteolol-Viatris
    Viatris, Luxembourg


  • Carteopil (Carteolol and Pilocarpine)
    Meda, Belgium; Meda, Luxembourg


  • Catol
    Ying Yuan, Taiwan


  • Cystarol
    Tsuruhara Seiyaku, Japan


  • Elebloc
    Alcon, Argentina; Alcon, Bahrain; Alcon, Spain; Alcon, Oman; Alcon, Taiwan


  • Endak
    Rottapharm/Madaus, Germany


  • Fortinol
    Pharmanel, Greece


  • Glautelol
    Kleva, Greece


  • Glauteolol
    Valeant, Argentina


  • Kalnonon
    Tatsumi Kagaku, Japan


  • Lantelol
    Taiyo Pharmaceutical, Japan


  • Mercatoa
    Nisshin Seiyaku - Yamagata, Japan


  • Mikelan Oftalmico
    Otsuka, Spain


  • Mikelan
    Merck Serono, France; Otsuka, Japan; Otsuka, Philippines


  • Mikelan LA
    Otsuka, Japan


  • Ocupress
    Novartis, United States


  • Orukalol
    Choseido Pharmaceutical, Japan


  • Physioglau
    Bausch & Lomb, Portugal


  • Poenglaucol
    Poen, Argentina


  • Rienton
    Kyorin Rimedio, Japan


  • Singlauc
    Bausch & Lomb, Argentina


  • Teoptic
    Novartis, Netherlands; Spectrum Thea, United Kingdom


  • Thiogule
    Towa Yakuhin, Japan


  • Vinitus
    Rafarm, Greece

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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)
USANUnited States Adopted Name

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Sunday, February 13, 2011

Distensan




Distensan may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Distensan



Clotiazepam

Clotiazepam is reported as an ingredient of Distensan in the following countries:


  • Spain

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Saturday, February 5, 2011

Ersilan




Ersilan may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Ersilan



Dihydroergocristine

Dihydroergocristine mesilate (a derivative of Dihydroergocristine) is reported as an ingredient of Ersilan in the following countries:


  • Slovakia

Etofylline

Etofylline is reported as an ingredient of Ersilan in the following countries:


  • Slovakia

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Friday, February 4, 2011

Espalexan




Espalexan may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Espalexan



Oxapium Iodide

Oxapium Iodide is reported as an ingredient of Espalexan in the following countries:


  • Japan

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Tuesday, February 1, 2011

Codilax




Codilax may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Codilax



Bisacodyl

Bisacodyl is reported as an ingredient of Codilax in the following countries:


  • Peru

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