Sunday 31 July 2011

Eglymad




Eglymad may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Eglymad



Glimepiride

Glimepiride is reported as an ingredient of Eglymad in the following countries:


  • Czech Republic

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Thursday 28 July 2011

Ticlopidine Qualimed




Ticlopidine Qualimed may be available in the countries listed below.


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Ticlopidine

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


  • France

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Monday 25 July 2011

Protazil




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

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Diclazuril

Diclazuril is reported as an ingredient of Protazil in the following countries:


  • United States

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Friday 22 July 2011

Hjertemin




Hjertemin may be available in the countries listed below.


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Aspirin

Acetylsalicylic Acid is reported as an ingredient of Hjertemin in the following countries:


  • Denmark

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Platfree




Platfree may be available in the countries listed below.


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Clopidogrel

Clopidogrel is reported as an ingredient of Platfree in the following countries:


  • Myanmar

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Thursday 21 July 2011

Relacon-HC NR


Generic Name: chlorpheniramine, hydrocodone, and phenylephrine (KLOR fe NEER a meen, HYE droe KOE done, FEN il EFF rin)

Brand Names: B-Tuss, Coughtuss, Cytuss HC, De-Chlor HC, DroTuss-CP, Ed-TLC, Ed-Tuss HC, Endal-HD Plus, H-C Tussive, Histussin-HC, Hydro-PC II, Hydro-PC II Plus, Hydron CP, Liquicough HC, Maxi-Tuss HCX, Mintuss MS, Neo HC, Poly-Tussin, Poly-Tussin HD, Relacon-HC, Relacon-HC NR, Relasin-HC, Rindal HD Plus, Rindal-HD, Triant-HC, Tusana-D, Z-Cof HC


What is Relacon-HC NR (chlorpheniramine, hydrocodone, and phenylephrine)?

Chlorpheniramine is an antihistamine that reduces the natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose.


Hydrocodone is a narcotic cough medicine.


Phenylephrine is a decongestant that shrinks blood vessels in the nasal passages. Dilated blood vessels can cause nasal congestion (stuffy nose).


The combination of chlorpheniramine, hydrocodone, and phenylephrine is used to treat runny or stuffy nose, sinus congestion, and cough caused by the common cold or flu.


Chlorpheniramine, hydrocodone, and phenylephrine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.


What is the most important information I should know about Relacon-HC NR (chlorpheniramine, hydrocodone, and phenylephrine)?


Do not take this medication if you have used an MAO inhibitor such as furazolidone (Furoxone), isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), rasagiline (Azilect), selegiline (Eldepryl, Emsam, Zelapar), or tranylcypromine (Parnate) in the last 14 days. Serious, life threatening side effects can occur if you use chlorpheniramine, hydrocodone, and phenylephrine before the MAO inhibitor has cleared from your body. Chlorpheniramine, hydrocodone, and phenylephrine may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be alert. Drinking alcohol can increase certain side effects of chlorpheniramine, hydrocodone, and phenylephrine. Before using this medication, tell your doctor if you regularly use other medicines that make you sleepy (such as cold or allergy medicine, sedatives, narcotic pain medicine, sleeping pills, muscle relaxers, and medicine for seizures, depression, or anxiety). They can add to sleepiness caused by chlorpheniramine, hydrocodone, and phenylephrine. Hydrocodone may be habit-forming and should be used only by the person it was prescribed for. Never share hydrocodone with another person, especially someone with a history of drug abuse or addiction. Keep the medication in a place where others cannot get to it.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking Relacon-HC NR (chlorpheniramine, hydrocodone, and phenylephrine)?


Do not take this medication if you have used an MAO inhibitor such as furazolidone (Furoxone), isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), rasagiline (Azilect), selegiline (Eldepryl, Emsam, Zelapar), or tranylcypromine (Parnate) in the last 14 days. Serious, life threatening side effects can occur if you use chlorpheniramine, hydrocodone, and phenylephrine before the MAO inhibitor has cleared from your body. You should not use chlorpheniramine, hydrocodone, and phenylephrine if you are allergic to it.

To make sure you can safely take this medication, tell your doctor if you have any of these other conditions:



  • asthma, COPD, sleep apnea, or other breathing disorder;



  • liver or kidney disease;


  • heart disease or high blood pressure;




  • diabetes;




  • a thyroid disorder;




  • curvature of the spine;




  • a history of head injury or brain tumor;




  • epilepsy or other seizure disorder;




  • low blood pressure;




  • glaucoma;




  • gallbladder disease;




  • Addison's disease or other adrenal gland disorders;




  • enlarged prostate, urination problems;




  • mental illness; or




  • a history of drug or alcohol addiction.




Hydrocodone may be habit-forming and should be used only by the person it was prescribed for. Never share hydrocodone with another person, especially someone with a history of drug abuse or addiction. Keep the medication in a place where others cannot get to it. FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether chlorpheniramine, hydrocodone, and phenylephrine will harm an unborn baby. Hydrocodone may cause addiction or withdrawal symptoms in a newborn if the mother takes the medication during pregnancy. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using chlorpheniramine, hydrocodone, and phenylephrine. It is not known whether chlorpheniramine, hydrocodone, and phenylephrine 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.

How should I take Relacon-HC NR (chlorpheniramine, hydrocodone, and phenylephrine)?


Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. Follow the directions on your prescription label.


You may take this medication with or without food.


Measure liquid medicine with a special dose-measuring spoon or cup, not a regular table spoon. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist for one.


Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Keep track of the amount of medicine used from each new bottle. Hydrocodone is a drug of abuse and you should be aware if anyone is using your medicine improperly or without a prescription.

What happens if I miss a dose?


Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not take 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 hydrocodone can be fatal.

Overdose symptoms may include extreme drowsiness, feeling restless or nervous, vomiting, stomach pain, warmth or tingly feeling, seizure (convulsions), pinpoint pupils, confusion, cold and clammy skin, weak pulse, shallow breathing, fainting, or breathing that stops.


What should I avoid while taking Relacon-HC NR (chlorpheniramine, hydrocodone, and phenylephrine)?


Chlorpheniramine, hydrocodone, and phenylephrine may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be alert. Drinking alcohol can increase certain side effects of chlorpheniramine, hydrocodone, and phenylephrine.

Relacon-HC NR (chlorpheniramine, hydrocodone, and phenylephrine) 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. Stop using this medication and call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:

  • severe dizziness, anxiety, restless feeling, or nervousness;




  • fast, pounding, or uneven heartbeats;




  • shallow breathing, slow heartbeat;




  • confusion, hallucinations, unusual thoughts or behavior;




  • feeling like you might pass out;




  • urinating less than usual or not at all;




  • easy bruising or bleeding, unusual weakness, fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms;




  • dangerously high blood pressure (severe headache, blurred vision, buzzing in your ears, chest pain, shortness of breath, seizure); or




  • upper stomach pain, itching, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes).



Less serious side effects may include:



  • nausea, vomiting, upset stomach, constipation;




  • dry mouth;




  • blurred vision;




  • dizziness, drowsiness;




  • problems with memory or concentration;




  • sleep problems (insomnia);




  • ringing in your ears;




  • warmth, tingling, or redness under your skin; or




  • skin rash or itching.



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 Relacon-HC NR (chlorpheniramine, hydrocodone, and phenylephrine)?


Before using this medication, tell your doctor if you regularly use other medicines that make you sleepy (such as cold or allergy medicine, sedatives, narcotic pain medicine, sleeping pills, muscle relaxers, and medicine for seizures, depression, or anxiety). They can add to sleepiness caused by chlorpheniramine, hydrocodone, and phenylephrine.

Tell your doctor about all other medications you use, especially:



  • blood pressure medication;




  • cimetidine (Tagamet);




  • rifampin (Rifadin, Rifater, Rifamate, Rimactane);




  • zidovudine (Retrovir, AZT);




  • an antidepressant;




  • a diuretic (water pill);




  • medication to treat irritable bowel syndrome;




  • bladder or urinary medications such as oxybutynin (Ditropan, Oxytrol) or tolterodine (Detrol);




  • aspirin or salicylates (such as Disalcid, Doan's Pills, Dolobid, Salflex, Tricosal, and others);




  • seizure medication such as phenytoin (Dilantin) or phenobarbital (Luminal, Solfoton);




  • a beta-blocker such as atenolol (Tenormin), carteolol (Cartrol), metoprolol (Lopressor, Toprol), nadolol (Corgard), propranolol (Inderal), sotalol (Betapace), timolol (Blocadren), and others; or




  • medicines to treat psychiatric disorders, such as chlorpromazine (Thorazine), haloperidol (Haldol), mesoridazine (Serentil), pimozide (Orap), or thioridazine (Mellaril).



This list is not complete and other drugs may interact with chlorpheniramine, hydrocodone, and phenylephrine. 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 Relacon-HC NR resources


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


  • Chlorpheniramine/Hydrocodone/Phenylephrine Liquid MedFacts Consumer Leaflet (Wolters Kluwer)



Compare Relacon-HC NR with other medications


  • Cough and Nasal Congestion


Where can I get more information?


  • Your pharmacist can provide more information about chlorpheniramine, hydrocodone, and phenylephrine.

See also: Relacon-HC NR side effects (in more detail)


B12 Depot-Rotexmedica




B12 Depot-Rotexmedica may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for B12 Depot-Rotexmedica



Hydroxocobalamin

Hydroxocobalamin acetate (a derivative of Hydroxocobalamin) is reported as an ingredient of B12 Depot-Rotexmedica in the following countries:


  • Germany

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Sunday 17 July 2011

Apo-Trazodone




Apo-Trazodone may be available in the countries listed below.


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Trazodone

Trazodone hydrochloride (a derivative of Trazodone) is reported as an ingredient of Apo-Trazodone in the following countries:


  • Canada

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Sunday 10 July 2011

Aquinox




Aquinox may be available in the countries listed below.


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

Ingredient matches for Aquinox



Oxolinic Acid

Oxolinic Acid is reported as an ingredient of Aquinox in the following countries:


  • Ireland

  • United Kingdom

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Sunix




Sunix may be available in the countries listed below.


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

Ingredient matches for Sunix



Sulfadimethoxine

Sulfadimethoxine sodium (a derivative of Sulfadimethoxine) is reported as an ingredient of Sunix in the following countries:


  • France

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Saturday 9 July 2011

Piroalgin




Piroalgin may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Piroalgin



Piroxicam

Piroxicam is reported as an ingredient of Piroalgin in the following countries:


  • Argentina

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Sunday 3 July 2011

Propofol Abbott




Propofol Abbott may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Propofol Abbott



Propofol

Propofol is reported as an ingredient of Propofol Abbott in the following countries:


  • Czech Republic

  • Greece

  • Spain

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Friday 1 July 2011

Potassium Ascorbate




CAS registry number (Chemical Abstracts Service)

0015421-15-5

Chemical Formula

C6-H7-K-O6

Molecular Weight

214

Therapeutic Category

Mineral supplement

Chemical Names

Potassium (2R)-2-[(1S)-1,2-dihydroxyethyl]-4-hydroxy-5-oxo-2H-furan-3-olate (IUPAC)

Potassium L-ascorbate

Foreign Name

  • Kalium ascorbat (German)

Generic Name

  • Monopotassium ascorbate (IS)

Brand Name

  • Boi K Aspartico
    Merck, Spain

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Glossary

IUPACInternational Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry
ISInofficial Synonym

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