Saturday 28 February 2009

Voxatin




Voxatin may be available in the countries listed below.


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Venlafaxine

Venlafaxine is reported as an ingredient of Voxatin in the following countries:


  • Slovakia

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Saturday 21 February 2009

Buderen




Buderen may be available in the countries listed below.


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Budesonide

Budesonide is reported as an ingredient of Buderen in the following countries:


  • Greece

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Corbionax




Corbionax may be available in the countries listed below.


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Amiodarone

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


  • France

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Friday 20 February 2009

Dexametasona




Dexametasona may be available in the countries listed below.


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Dexamethasone

Dexamethasone is reported as an ingredient of Dexametasona in the following countries:


  • Chile

  • Colombia

  • Peru

  • Venezuela

Dexamethasone 21-(disodium phosphate) (a derivative of Dexamethasone) is reported as an ingredient of Dexametasona in the following countries:


  • Chile

  • Colombia

  • Venezuela

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Saturday 14 February 2009

Diltiazem ret-1A Pharma




Diltiazem ret-1A Pharma may be available in the countries listed below.


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Diltiazem

Diltiazem hydrochloride (a derivative of Diltiazem) is reported as an ingredient of Diltiazem ret-1A Pharma in the following countries:


  • Germany

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Carbaflux




Carbaflux may be available in the countries listed below.


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Carbamazepine

Carbamazepine is reported as an ingredient of Carbaflux in the following countries:


  • Germany

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Friday 13 February 2009

Dermatop


Generic Name: prednicarbate topical (pred ni KAR bate)

Brand Names: Dermatop


What is Dermatop (prednicarbate topical)?

Prednicarbate is a topical (for the skin) steroid. It reduces the actions of chemicals in the body that cause inflammation, redness, and swelling.


Prednicarbate topical is used to treat the inflammation and itching caused by a number of skin conditions such as allergic reactions, eczema, and psoriasis.


Prednicarbate topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.


What is the most important information I should know about Dermatop (prednicarbate topical)?


Use this medication exactly as directed on the label, or as it has been prescribed by your doctor. Do not use the medication in larger amounts or for longer than recommended. Topical steroid medicine can be absorbed through the skin, which may cause steroid side effects throughout the body.


Do not cover treated skin areas with a bandage or other covering unless your doctor has told you to. If you are treating the diaper area of a baby, do not use plastic pants or tight-fitting diapers. Covering the skin that is treated with prednicarbate topical can increase the amount of medicine your skin absorbs, which may lead to unwanted side effects. Follow your doctor's instructions. Do not use this medication on a child without a doctor's advice. Children are more likely to absorb large amounts of a topical steroid through the skin. Steroid absorption in children may cause unwanted side effects, or a delay in growth with long-term use. Talk with your doctor if you think your child is not growing at a normal rate while using this medication over a long treatment period. Contact your doctor if your condition does not improve within 2 weeks of using this medicine, or if you develop signs of a bacterial, fungal, or viral skin infection.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before using Dermatop (prednicarbate topical)?


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

To make sure you can safely use prednicarbate topical, tell your doctor if you have any type of skin infection.


Also tell your doctor if you have diabetes. Topical steroid medicines absorbed through the skin may increase the glucose (sugar) levels in your blood or urine.


FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether prednicarbate topical will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medication. Prednicarbate topical cream or ointment contains an ingredient that can break down latex rubber, such as a condom or diaphragm. This can damage these items and make them less effective in preventing pregnancy or sexually transmitted disease. Avoid getting prednicarbate topical on a condom or diaphragm. This medication should not be used in the vagina or rectum. It is not known whether prednicarbate topical passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. Do not use this medication on a child without a doctor's advice. Children are more likely to absorb large amounts of a topical steroid through the skin. Steroid absorption in children may cause unwanted side effects, or a delay in growth with long-term use. Talk with your doctor if you think your child is not growing at a normal rate while using this medication over a long treatment period.

How should I use Dermatop (prednicarbate topical)?


Use exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. Follow the directions on your prescription label. Topical steroid medicine can be absorbed through the skin, which may cause steroid side effects throughout the body.


Wash your hands before and after using prednicarbate topical, unless you are using the medication to treat the skin on your hands.

Apply a small amount to the affected area and rub it gently into the skin. Do not use this medication over a large area of skin.


Do not cover treated skin areas with a bandage or other covering unless your doctor has told you to. If you are treating the diaper area of a baby, do not use plastic pants or tight-fitting diapers. Covering the skin that is treated with prednicarbate topical can increase the amount of medicine your skin absorbs, which may lead to unwanted side effects. Follow your doctor's instructions. Contact your doctor if your condition does not improve within 2 weeks of using this medicine, or if you develop signs of a bacterial, fungal, or viral skin infection. It is important to use prednicarbate topical regularly to get the most benefit.

To be sure this medication is not causing harmful effects with long-term use, you may need blood tests. Do not miss any scheduled appointments.


Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Keep from freezing.

What happens if I miss a dose?


Use the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not use extra medicine to make up the missed dose.


What happens if I overdose?


Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.

An overdose of prednicarbate topical 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 Dermatop (prednicarbate topical)?


Prednicarbate topical should not be used to treat any skin condition your doctor has not prescribed it for.


Avoid using prednicarbate topical to treat skin on your face, underarms, or groin area without your doctor's advice. Avoid getting this medication in your eyes, nose, mouth, rectum, or vagina. If this does happen, rinse with water. Do not use prednicarbate topical on broken or infected skin. Also avoid using this medication in open wounds.

Dermatop (prednicarbate topical) side effects


Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Stop using prednicarbate topical and call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:

  • blurred vision, or seeing halos around lights;




  • mood changes;




  • sleep problems (insomnia);




  • weight gain, puffiness in your face; or




  • muscle weakness, feeling tired.



Less serious side effects may include:



  • mild skin rash, itching, burning, swelling, or dryness;




  • thinning or softening of your skin;




  • skin rash or irritation around your mouth;




  • swollen hair follicles;




  • numbness or tingling;




  • changes in color of treated skin;




  • blisters, pimples, or crusting of treated skin; or




  • stretch marks.



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.


What other drugs will affect Dermatop (prednicarbate topical)?


It is not likely that other drugs you take orally or inject will have an effect on topically applied prednicarbate. But many drugs can interact with each other. Tell your doctor about all medications you use. This includes prescription, over-the-counter, vitamin, and herbal products. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor.



More Dermatop resources


  • Dermatop Side Effects (in more detail)
  • Dermatop Use in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
  • Dermatop Drug Interactions
  • Dermatop Support Group
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  • Dermatop Monograph (AHFS DI)

  • Dermatop Advanced Consumer (Micromedex) - Includes Dosage Information

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  • Atopic Dermatitis
  • Eczema
  • Psoriasis
  • Skin Rash


Where can I get more information?


  • Your pharmacist can provide more information about prednicarbate topical.

See also: Dermatop side effects (in more detail)


Tuesday 10 February 2009

Decavac


Generic Name: tetanus and diphtheria toxoids vaccine (Td, adult) ( TET a nus and dif THEER ee a TOX oids)

Brand Names: Decavac (Td), Tetanus-Diphtheria Toxoids, Adult (Td)


What is tetanus and diphtheria toxoids vaccine?

Tetanus and diphtheria are serious diseases caused by bacteria.


Tetanus (lockjaw) causes painful tightening of the muscles, usually all over the body. It can lead to "locking" of the jaw so the victim cannot open the mouth or swallow. Tetanus leads to death in about 1 out of 10 cases.


Diphtheria causes a thick coating in the nose, throat, and airways. It can lead to breathing problems, paralysis, heart failure, or death.


Diphtheria is spread from person to person. Tetanus enters the body through a cut or wound.


The tetanus and diphtheria toxoids vaccine (also called Td) is used to help prevent these diseases in adults and children who are at least 7 years old.


This vaccine works by exposing you to a small dose of the bacteria or a protein from the bacteria, which causes the body to develop immunity to the disease. This vaccine will not treat an active infection that has already developed in the body.


Like any vaccine, the tetanus and diphtheria toxoids vaccine may not provide protection from disease in every person.


What is the most important information I should know about this vaccine?


The tetanus and diphtheria toxoids vaccine is given in a series of shots. The first shot is usually given to a person who is at least 7 years old. The booster shots are then given 4 to 8 weeks after the first shot, and 6 to 12 months after the second shot. After the initial series, a booster dose is given every 10 years.


A booster shot is also recommended in children who are 11 or 12 years old if more than 5 years have passed since the child's last tetanus and diphtheria vaccine.


If it has been longer than 5 years since your last booster, you may need an emergency booster shot if you have been exposed to tetanus through a skin wound.

Your individual booster schedule may be different from these guidelines. Follow your doctor's instructions or the schedule recommended by the health department of the state you live in.


The adult version of this vaccine (Td) should not be given to anyone under the age of 7 years old. Another vaccine is available for use in younger children and infants.


Be sure you receive all recommended doses of this vaccine. If you do not receive the full series of vaccines, you may not be fully protected against the disease.


You can still receive a vaccine if you have a cold or fever. In the case of a more severe illness with a fever or any type of infection, wait until you get better before receiving this vaccine.


You should not receive a booster vaccine if you have had a life-threatening allergic reaction after the first shot.

Keep track of any and all side effects you have after receiving this vaccine. When you receive a booster dose, you will need to tell the doctor if the previous shots caused any side effects.


Becoming infected with tetanus or diphtheria is much more dangerous to your health than receiving the vaccine to protect against these diseases. Like any medicine, this vaccine can cause side effects, but the risk of serious side effects is extremely low.


What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before receiving this vaccine?


You should not receive this vaccine if you have ever had a life-threatening allergic reaction to any vaccine containing diphtheria or tetanus, or if you have:

  • severe or uncontrolled epilepsy or other seizure disorder; or




  • if you have received cancer chemotherapy or radiation treatment in the past 3 months.



You may not be able to receive this vaccine if you have ever received a similar vaccine that caused any of the following:



  • a very high fever (over 104 degrees);




  • a neurologic disorder or disease affecting the brain;




  • fainting or going into shock;




  • Guillain-BarrĂ© syndrome (within 6 weeks after receiving a diphtheria, tetanus, or pertussis vaccine);




  • seizure (convulsions); or




  • a severe skin reaction.



Before receiving this vaccine, tell the doctor if you have:



  • a bleeding or blood clotting disorder such as hemophilia or easy bruising;




  • a history of seizures;




  • a neurologic disorder or disease affecting the brain (or if this was a reaction to a previous vaccine);




  • an allergy to latex rubber;




  • a weak immune system caused by disease, bone marrow transplant, or by using certain medicines or receiving cancer treatments; or




  • if you are taking a blood thinner such as warfarin (Coumadin).



You can still receive a vaccine if you have a cold or fever. In the case of a more severe illness with a fever or any type of infection, wait until you get better before receiving this vaccine.


Vaccines may be harmful to an unborn baby and generally should not be given to a pregnant woman. However, not vaccinating the mother could be more harmful to the baby if the mother becomes infected with a disease that this vaccine could prevent. Your doctor will decide whether you should receive this vaccine, especially if you have a high risk of infection with diphtheria or tetanus. It is not known whether this vaccine passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use receive the vaccine without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. The adult version of this vaccine (Td) should not be given to anyone under the age of 7 years old. Another vaccine is available for use in younger children and infants.

How is this vaccine given?


This vaccine is given as an injection (shot) into a muscle. You will receive this injection in a doctor's office or other clinic setting.


The tetanus and diphtheria toxoids vaccine is given in a series of shots. The first shot is usually given to a person who is at least 7 years old. The booster shots are then given 4 to 8 weeks after the first shot, and 6 to 12 months after the second shot. After the initial series, a booster dose is given every 10 years.


A booster shot is also recommended in children who are 11 or 12 years old if more than 5 years have passed since the child's last tetanus and diphtheria vaccine.


If it has been longer than 5 years since your last booster, you may need an emergency booster shot if you have been exposed to tetanus through a skin wound.

Your individual booster schedule may be different from these guidelines. Follow your doctor's instructions or the schedule recommended by the health department of the state you live in.


Your doctor may recommend treating fever and pain with an aspirin-free pain reliever such as acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil, and others) when the shot is given and for the next 24 hours. Follow the label directions or your doctor's instructions about how much of this medicine to take.


It is especially important to prevent fever from occurring if you have a seizure disorder such as epilepsy.


What happens if I miss a dose?


Contact your doctor if you will miss a booster dose or if you get behind schedule. The next dose should be given as soon as possible. There is no need to start over.


Be sure you receive all recommended doses of this vaccine. If you do not receive the full series of vaccines, you may not be fully protected against the disease.


What happens if I overdose?


An overdose of this vaccine is unlikely to occur.


What should I avoid before or after receiving this vaccine?


Follow your doctor's instructions about any restrictions on food, beverages, or activity.


This vaccine side effects


You should not receive a booster vaccine if you have had a life-threatening allergic reaction after the first shot. Keep track of any and all side effects you have after receiving this vaccine. When you receive a booster dose, you will need to tell the doctor if the previous shots caused any side effects.

Becoming infected with tetanus or diphtheria is much more dangerous to your health than receiving the vaccine to protect against these diseases. Like any medicine, this vaccine can cause side effects, but the risk of serious side effects is extremely low.


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:



  • extreme drowsiness, fainting;




  • severe headache or vomiting;




  • confusion, seizure (black-out or convulsions); or




  • high fever.



Less serious side effects include:



  • redness, pain, tenderness, swelling, or a hard lump where the shot was given;




  • mild fever;




  • joint pain, body aches;




  • mild drowsiness; or




  • mild vomiting.



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 vaccine side effects to the US Department of Health and Human Services at 1-800-822-7967.


What other drugs will affect tetanus and diphtheria toxoids vaccine?


Before receiving this vaccine, tell your doctor about all other vaccines you have recently received.

Also tell the doctor if you have received drugs or treatments in the past 2 weeks that can weaken the immune system, including:



  • an oral, nasal, inhaled, or injectable steroid medicine;




  • medications to treat psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, or other autoimmune disorders, such as azathioprine (Imuran), efalizumab (Raptiva), etanercept (Enbrel), leflunomide (Arava), and others; or




  • medicines to treat or prevent organ transplant rejection, such as basiliximab (Simulect), cyclosporine (Sandimmune, Neoral, Gengraf), muromonab-CD3 (Orthoclone), mycophenolate mofetil (CellCept), sirolimus (Rapamune), or tacrolimus (Prograf).



This list is not complete and there may be other drugs that can affect this vaccine. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you are using. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor.



More Decavac resources


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


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  • Diphtheria Prophylaxis
  • Tetanus Prophylaxis


Where can I get more information?


  • Your doctor or pharmacist may have information about this vaccine written for health professionals that you may read. You may also find additional information from your local health department or the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

See also: Decavac side effects (in more detail)


Monday 9 February 2009

Tamox-1A Pharma




Tamox-1A Pharma may be available in the countries listed below.


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Tamoxifen

Tamoxifen citrate (a derivative of Tamoxifen) is reported as an ingredient of Tamox-1A Pharma in the following countries:


  • Germany

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Sunday 8 February 2009

Sevelamer Carbonate




Sevelamer Carbonate may be available in the countries listed below.


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Sevelamer

Sevelamer Carbonate (USAN) is known as Sevelamer in the US.

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Thursday 5 February 2009

Alchera




Alchera may be available in the countries listed below.


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Eszopiclone

Zopiclone is reported as an ingredient of Alchera in the following countries:


  • South Africa

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