Sunday 20 June 2010

Eugénol




Eugénol may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Eugénol



Eugenol

Eugénol (DCF) is also known as Eugenol (Ph. Eur.)

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Glossary

DCFDénomination Commune Française
Ph. Eur.European Pharmacopoeia

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Chopintac




Chopintac may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Chopintac



Ranitidine

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


  • Indonesia

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Wednesday 16 June 2010

Ozurdex


Generic Name: dexamethasone (Intraocular route)

dex-a-METH-a-sone

Commonly used brand name(s)

In the U.S.


  • Ozurdex

Available Dosage Forms:


  • Implant

Pharmacologic Class: Adrenal Glucocorticoid


Uses For Ozurdex


Dexamethasone intravitreal implant is used to treat an eye disease called macular edema (swelling of the back of the eye). Macular edema occurs when a blood vessel in the eye is clogged. This causes vision changes that must be treated right away. Dexamethasone is a corticosteroid (steroid medicine) that helps reduce the swelling in the eye.


Dexamethasone intravitreal implant is also used to treat an eye disease called uveitis (swelling in the middle part of the eye).


This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.


Before Using Ozurdex


In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:


Allergies


Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.


Pediatric


Appropriate studies have not been performed on the relationship of age to the effects of dexamethasone implant in the pediatric population. Safety and efficacy have not been established.


Geriatric


Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated geriatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of dexamethasone implant in the elderly.


Pregnancy








Pregnancy CategoryExplanation
All TrimestersCAnimal studies have shown an adverse effect and there are no adequate studies in pregnant women OR no animal studies have been conducted and there are no adequate studies in pregnant women.

Breast Feeding


There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding.


Interactions with Medicines


Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are receiving this medicine, it is especially important that your healthcare professional know if you are taking any of the medicines listed below. The following interactions have been selected on the basis of their potential significance and are not necessarily all-inclusive.


Using this medicine with any of the following medicines is not recommended. Your doctor may decide not to treat you with this medication or change some of the other medicines you take.


  • Praziquantel

  • Rilpivirine

  • Rotavirus Vaccine, Live

Using this medicine with any of the following medicines is usually not recommended, but may be required in some cases. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines.


  • Aldesleukin

  • Boceprevir

  • Bupropion

  • Darunavir

  • Dasatinib

  • Efavirenz

  • Etravirine

  • Fosamprenavir

  • Imatinib

  • Ixabepilone

  • Lapatinib

  • Nevirapine

  • Nilotinib

  • Quetiapine

  • Rivaroxaban

  • Romidepsin

  • Sunitinib

  • Telaprevir

  • Temsirolimus

  • Thalidomide

  • Ticagrelor

  • Vandetanib

Using this medicine with any of the following medicines may cause an increased risk of certain side effects, but using both drugs may be the best treatment for you. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines.


  • Alatrofloxacin

  • Alcuronium

  • Aminoglutethimide

  • Aprepitant

  • Aspirin

  • Atracurium

  • Balofloxacin

  • Caspofungin

  • Cinoxacin

  • Ciprofloxacin

  • Clinafloxacin

  • Enoxacin

  • Fleroxacin

  • Fluindione

  • Flumequine

  • Fosaprepitant

  • Fosphenytoin

  • Gallamine

  • Gemifloxacin

  • Grepafloxacin

  • Hexafluorenium

  • Itraconazole

  • Levofloxacin

  • Licorice

  • Lomefloxacin

  • Metocurine

  • Moxifloxacin

  • Norfloxacin

  • Ofloxacin

  • Pancuronium

  • Pefloxacin

  • Phenobarbital

  • Phenytoin

  • Primidone

  • Prulifloxacin

  • Rifampin

  • Rifapentine

  • Ritonavir

  • Rosoxacin

  • Rufloxacin

  • Saiboku-To

  • Sparfloxacin

  • Temafloxacin

  • Tosufloxacin

  • Trovafloxacin Mesylate

  • Vecuronium

  • Warfarin

Interactions with Food/Tobacco/Alcohol


Certain medicines should not be used at or around the time of eating food or eating certain types of food since interactions may occur. Using alcohol or tobacco with certain medicines may also cause interactions to occur. Discuss with your healthcare professional the use of your medicine with food, alcohol, or tobacco.


Other Medical Problems


The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of this medicine. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:


  • Detached retina (eye disorder) or

  • Endophthalmitis (inflammation of the eye) or

  • Glaucoma (increased pressure in the eye) or

  • Herpes infection of the eye, history of—Use with caution. May make these conditions worse.

  • Eye infection caused by a virus, fungus, or bacteria or

  • Glaucoma, advanced—Should not be used in patients with these conditions.

Proper Use of Ozurdex


This medicine is an implant that is placed in your eye. It will stay in your eye and does not need to be removed. An eye doctor will give you this medicine in a hospital or clinic setting.


Precautions While Using Ozurdex


Your eye doctor will want to check your progress at regular visits, especially during the first few weeks after you receive this medicine.


Serious eye problems may occur after receiving this medicine. Check with your eye doctor right away if you have a change in vision or the eye becomes red, sensitive to light, or painful. Also, tell your doctor if you feel increased pressure in the eye.


This medicine may cause temporary blurred vision. Avoid driving, using machines, or doing anything else that could be dangerous if you are not able to see well.


Ozurdex Side Effects


Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.


Check with your doctor or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects occur:


More common
  • Bloody eye

  • blurred vision

  • change in vision

  • eye pain

  • loss of vision

  • redness of the eye

  • redness of the white part of the eye or inside of the eyelid

Less common
  • Blindness

  • decreased vision

  • gradual loss of vision

  • headache

  • nausea

  • seeing a veil or curtain across part of your vision

  • seeing flashes or sparks of light

  • seeing floating spots before the eyes

  • vomiting

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.


Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

See also: Ozurdex side effects (in more detail)



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More Ozurdex resources


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


  • Ozurdex Prescribing Information (FDA)

  • Ozurdex Consumer Overview

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  • Maxidex Prescribing Information (FDA)

  • Maxidex Suspension MedFacts Consumer Leaflet (Wolters Kluwer)

  • Maxidex eent Monograph (AHFS DI)



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Tuesday 15 June 2010

Isoprinosine




Isoprinosine may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Isoprinosine



Inosine

Inosine is reported as an ingredient of Isoprinosine in the following countries:


  • Greece

Inosine Pranobex

Inosine Pranobex is reported as an ingredient of Isoprinosine in the following countries:


  • Belgium

  • Bulgaria

  • Chile

  • Costa Rica

  • Czech Republic

  • Dominican Republic

  • Ecuador

  • El Salvador

  • France

  • Germany

  • Guatemala

  • Honduras

  • Hungary

  • Indonesia

  • Ireland

  • Japan

  • Latvia

  • Lithuania

  • Luxembourg

  • Mexico

  • Nicaragua

  • Panama

  • Peru

  • Poland

  • Romania

  • Slovakia

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Friday 11 June 2010

Azirox




Azirox may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Azirox



Azithromycin

Azithromycin dihydrate (a derivative of Azithromycin) is reported as an ingredient of Azirox in the following countries:


  • Bangladesh

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Tuesday 8 June 2010

Neo Kaominal




Neo Kaominal may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Neo Kaominal



Kaolin

Kaolin is reported as an ingredient of Neo Kaominal in the following countries:


  • Indonesia

Pectin

Pectin is reported as an ingredient of Neo Kaominal in the following countries:


  • Indonesia

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Namenda




In the US, Namenda (memantine systemic) is a member of the drug class miscellaneous central nervous system agents and is used to treat Alzheimer's Disease.

US matches:

  • Namenda

  • Namenda Solution

  • Namenda Tablets

  • Namenda XR

Ingredient matches for Namenda



Memantine

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


  • United States

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Friday 4 June 2010

Delvet Isoflurane




Delvet Isoflurane may be available in the countries listed below.


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

Ingredient matches for Delvet Isoflurane



Isoflurane

Isoflurane is reported as an ingredient of Delvet Isoflurane in the following countries:


  • Australia

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