Monday, 25 October 2010

Pancillin




Pancillin may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Pancillin



Phenoxymethylpenicillin

Phenoxymethylpenicillin potassium (a derivative of Phenoxymethylpenicillin) is reported as an ingredient of Pancillin in the following countries:


  • Denmark

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Saturday, 23 October 2010

Lisinopril Streuli




Lisinopril Streuli may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Lisinopril Streuli



Lisinopril

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


  • Switzerland

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Clofenal




Clofenal may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Clofenal



Diclofenac

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


  • Algeria

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Saturday, 16 October 2010

Cardotek-30




Cardotek-30 may be available in the countries listed below.


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

Ingredient matches for Cardotek-30



Ivermectin

Ivermectin is reported as an ingredient of Cardotek-30 in the following countries:


  • Italy

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Wednesday, 13 October 2010

Paroxétine Winthrop




Paroxétine Winthrop may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Paroxétine Winthrop



Paroxetine

Paroxetine hydrochloride (a derivative of Paroxetine) is reported as an ingredient of Paroxétine Winthrop in the following countries:


  • France

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Sunday, 10 October 2010

Oxandrin


Generic Name: oxandrolone (ox AN droe lone)

Brand Names: Oxandrin


What is Oxandrin (oxandrolone)?

Oxandrolone is a man-made steroid, similar to the a naturally occuring steroid testosterone.


Oxandrolone is used to promote weight gain following extensive surgery, chronic infection, or severe trauma, and in other cases that result in inadequate weight gain or maintenance. Oxandrolone is also used to decrease muscle loss caused by treatment with corticosteroids and to reduce bone pain associated with osteoporosis.


Oxandrolone may also be used for purposes other than those listed here.


What is the most important information I should know about Oxandrin (oxandrolone)?


In rare cases, serious and even fatal cases of liver problems have developed during treatment with oxandrolone. Contact your doctor immediately if you experience abdominal pain, light colored stools, dark colored urine, unusual fatigue, nausea or vomiting, or yellowing of the skin or eyes. These may be early signs of liver problems.


What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking Oxandrin (oxandrolone)?


Do not take oxandrolone without first talking to your doctor if you have

  • prostate cancer;




  • breast cancer; or




  • a high level of calcium in the blood (hypercalcemia).



Before taking oxandrolone, talk to your doctor if you



  • have heart or blood vessel disease;




  • have had a heart attack;




  • have a high level of cholesterol in the blood;




  • have bleeding or blood clotting problems;




  • have diabetes;




  • take an oral anticoagulant (blood thinner);



  • have liver problems; or

  • have kidney problems.

You may not be able to take oxandrolone, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment.


Oxandrolone is in the FDA pregnancy category X. This means that oxandrolone is known to cause birth defects in an unborn baby. Do not take this medication if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment. It is not known whether oxandrolone passes into breast milk. Do not take this medication without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

How should I take Oxandrin (oxandrolone)?


Take oxandrolone exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these instructions, ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist to explain them to you.


Take oxandrolone with a full glass of water.

Oxandrolone can be taken with or without food.


It is important to take oxandrolone regularly to get the most benefit.


Your doctor may want you to have blood tests or other medical evaluations during treatment with oxandrolone to monitor progress and side effects.


Store oxandrolone at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and direct light.

See also: Oxandrin dosage (in more detail)

What happens if I miss a dose?


Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the dose you missed, and take only the next regularly scheduled dose. Do not take a double dose of this medication.


What happens if I overdose?


An overdose of this medication is unlikely to threaten life. Contact an emergency room or poison control center for advice if an overdose is suspected.

Symptoms of an oxandrolone overdose are not known.


What should I avoid while taking Oxandrin (oxandrolone)?


There are no restrictions on food, beverages, or activities while you are taking oxandrolone unless otherwise directed by your doctor.


Oxandrin (oxandrolone) side effects


In rare cases, serious and even fatal cases of liver problems have developed during treatment with oxandrolone. Contact your doctor immediately if you experience abdominal pain, light colored stools, dark colored urine, unusual fatigue, nausea or vomiting, or yellowing of the skin or eyes. These may be early signs of liver problems.


If you experience any of the following serious side effects, contact your doctor immediately or seek emergency medical attention:

  • an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives);




  • swelling of the arms or legs (especially ankles);



  • frequent or persistent erections, or breast tenderness or enlargement (male patients); or

  • voice changes (hoarseness, deepening), hair loss, facial hair growth, clitoral enlargement, or menstrual irregularities (female patients).

Other less serious side effects may also occur. Talk to your doctor if you experience



  • new or worsening acne;




  • difficulty sleeping;




  • headache; or




  • changes in sexual desire.



Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.


What other drugs will affect Oxandrin (oxandrolone)?


Before taking oxandrolone, talk to your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines:



  • an anticoagulant (blood thinner) such as warfarin (Coumadin); or




  • insulin or an oral diabetes medicine such as glipizide (Glucotrol), glyburide (DiaBeta, Glynase, Micronase), glimipiride (Amaryl), chlorpropamide (Diabinese), acetohexamide (Dymelor), tolbutamide (Orinase), tolazamide (Tolinase), and others.



You may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring if you are taking any of the medicines listed above.


Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with oxandrolone. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines, including vitamins, minerals, and herbal products.



More Oxandrin resources


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


  • Oxandrin Prescribing Information (FDA)

  • Oxandrin MedFacts Consumer Leaflet (Wolters Kluwer)

  • Oxandrin Monograph (AHFS DI)

  • Oxandrolone Prescribing Information (FDA)

  • Oxandrolone Professional Patient Advice (Wolters Kluwer)



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Where can I get more information?


  • Your pharmacist has additional information about oxandrolone written for health professionals that you may read.

See also: Oxandrin side effects (in more detail)


Wednesday, 6 October 2010

Olanzapine




In the US, Olanzapine (olanzapine systemic) is a member of the drug class atypical antipsychotics and is used to treat Agitation, Anorexia, Asperger Syndrome, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Insomnia, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Paranoid Disorder, Schizoaffective Disorder, Schizophrenia and Tourette's Syndrome.

US matches:

  • Olanzapine

  • Olanzapine Extended-Release

  • Olanzapine Orally Disintegrating Tablets

  • Olanzapine Tablets

  • Olanzapine/Fluoxetine

  • Olanzapine Intramuscular

  • Olanzapine and fluoxetine

  • Olanzapine/Fluoxetine Hydrochloride

Scheme

Rec.INN

ATC (Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification)

N05AH03

CAS registry number (Chemical Abstracts Service)

0132539-06-1

Chemical Formula

C17-H20-N4-S

Molecular Weight

312

Therapeutic Categories

Neuroleptic

Serotonin antagonist

Chemical Name

10H-Thieno[2,3-b][1,5]benzodiazepine, 2-methyl-4-(4-methyl-1-piperazinyl)-

Foreign Names

  • Olanzapinum (Latin)
  • Olanzapin (German)
  • Olanzapine (French)
  • Olanzapina (Spanish)

Generic Names

  • Olanzapine (OS: USAN, BAN)
  • LY 170053 (IS: Lilly)
  • Zyprex (IS)
  • Olanzapine pamoate (OS: USAN)
  • UNII-X7S6Q4MHCB (IS)

Brand Names

  • Caprilon
    Lavipharm, Greece


  • Deprex
    Square, Bangladesh


  • Dozic
    Tecnofarma, Colombia


  • Frenial
    Biogen, Colombia


  • Joyzol
    Wockhardt, India


  • Lanzep
    Renata, Bangladesh


  • Lapenza
    Smart Intermed, Greece


  • Lopez
    General Pharma, Bangladesh


  • Medizapin
    Grey Inversiones, Peru


  • Midax
    Gador, Argentina


  • Novo-Olanzapine
    Novopharm, Canada


  • Oferta
    Sanovel, Turkey


  • Olan
    Micro Labs, Myanmar


  • Olandix
    Pliva, Croatia (Hrvatska)


  • Olanzagamma
    Wörwag Pharma, Germany


  • Olanzapin Actavis
    Actavis, Malta


  • Olanzapin AL
    Aliud, Germany


  • Olanzapin AWD
    AWD.pharma, Germany


  • Olanzapin Cipla
    Celeris, Croatia (Hrvatska)


  • Olanzapin dura
    Mylan dura, Germany


  • Olanzapin Hexal
    Hexal, Germany; Hexal, Luxembourg


  • Olanzapin neuraxpharm
    Neuraxpharm, Germany


  • Olanzapin ratiopharm
    Ratiopharm, Germany; Ratiopharm, Latvia


  • Olanzapin Sandoz
    Sandoz, Greece


  • Olanzapin Teva
    Teva, Germany; Teva Pharma, Switzerland


  • Olanzapin
    ratiopharm, Norway


  • Olanzapin-1A Pharma
    1A Pharma, Germany


  • Olanzapine Jacobsen
    Jacobsen, Lithuania


  • Olanzapine Mylan
    Generics, Greece; Generics, Slovakia


  • Olanzapine Neopharma
    Neopharma, Slovakia


  • Olanzapine Niolib
    Laboratorios Lesvi, Greece


  • Olanzapine Nyzol
    Laboratorios Lesvi, Greece


  • Olanzapine Teva
    Teva, Slovakia


  • Olanzapine
    Danapha, Vietnam


  • Olanzapin-Heumann
    Heumann, Germany


  • Olanzapin-Mepha
    Mepha Pharma, Switzerland


  • Olanzapin-neuraxpharm
    Neuraxpharm, Germany


  • Olapine
    Kleva, Greece


  • Olazap
    Garmisch, Colombia


  • Oleanz
    Sun, Sri Lanka; Sun, Myanmar


  • Olexa
    Cipla, Georgia; Cipla, India


  • Oliza
    Intas, Myanmar; Intas, Vietnam


  • Olzapin
    Lek-AM, Poland


  • Prolanz
    Procaps, Colombia


  • Ranofren
    Adamed, Poland


  • Reformal
    Ethical, Dominican Republic


  • Rexapin
    Abdi Ibrahim, Turkey


  • Symbyax (Olanzapine and Fluoxetine)
    Eli Lilly, United States


  • Vaincor
    Medis, Tunisia; Medis, Tunisia


  • Vaira
    Belupo, Croatia (Hrvatska)


  • Ximin
    Watson, China


  • Xytrex
    ACI, Bangladesh


  • Zalasta
    Jadran, Croatia (Hrvatska); Krka, Luxembourg; Krka, Poland; Krka, Serbia; Krka, Slovakia


  • Zapilux
    Lek, Poland; Lek, Slovenia


  • Zelta
    Bussié, Dominican Republic; Bussié, Guatemala; Bussié, Honduras; Bussié, Panama; Bussié, El Salvador


  • Zolafren
    Adamed, Poland


  • Zolaxa
    Polpharma, Poland


  • Zolrix
    Salus, Slovenia


  • Zyprexa D.A.C.
    D.A.C., Iceland


  • Zyprexa IM
    Eli Lilly, South Africa


  • Zyprexa Lyfjaver
    Lyfjaver, Iceland


  • Zyprexa Velotab
    Eli Lilly, Oman; Eli Lilly, South Africa; Eli Lilly NL B.V., Luxembourg; Lilly, Austria; Lilly, Bosnia & Herzegowina; Lilly, Germany; Lilly, Spain; Lilly, Croatia (Hrvatska); Lilly, Israel; Lilly, Iceland; Lilly, Norway; Lilly, Portugal; Lilly, Romania; Lilly, Slovenia


  • Zyprexa Zydis
    Lilly, Chile; Lilly, Taiwan


  • Zyprexa
    Eli Lilly, Canada; Eli Lilly, United Kingdom; Eli Lilly, Indonesia; Eli Lilly, Netherlands; Eli Lilly, Oman; Eli Lilly, Tunisia; Eli Lilly, South Africa; Eli Lilly NL B.V., Luxembourg; Lilly, Argentina; Lilly, Austria; Lilly, Australia; Lilly, Bosnia & Herzegowina; Lilly, Belgium; Lilly, Brazil; Lilly, Switzerland; Lilly, Chile; Lilly, China; Lilly, Colombia; Lilly, Costa Rica; Lilly, Czech Republic; Lilly, Germany; Lilly, Denmark; Lilly, Dominican Republic; Lilly, Spain; Lilly, Finland; Lilly, France; Lilly, Greece; Lilly, Guatemala; Lilly, Hong Kong; Lilly, Honduras; Lilly, Croatia (Hrvatska); Lilly, Hungary; Lilly, Ireland; Lilly, Israel; Lilly, Iceland; Lilly, Italy; Lilly, Japan; Lilly, Sri Lanka; Lilly, Mexico; Lilly, Malaysia; Lilly, Nicaragua; Lilly, Norway; Lilly, New Zealand; Lilly, Panama; Lilly, Peru; Lilly, Philippines; Lilly, Portugal; Lilly, Romania; Lilly, Serbia; Lilly, Russian Federation; Lilly, Sweden; Lilly, Singapore; Lilly, Slovenia; Lilly, Slovakia; Lilly, El Salvador; Lilly, Thailand; Lilly, Turkey; Lilly, Taiwan; Lilly, United States


  • Zyzapin
    Biofarma, Turkey


  • Zypadhera
    Eli Lilly, United Kingdom; Lilly, Germany; Lilly, Estonia; Lilly, Ireland; Lilly, Norway; Lilly, Slovakia


  • ZYPADHERA
    Lilly, Sweden


  • Zyprexa Adhera
    Lilly, New Zealand

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Glossary

BANBritish Approved Name
ISInofficial Synonym
OSOfficial Synonym
Rec.INNRecommended International Nonproprietary Name (World Health Organization)
USANUnited States Adopted Name

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Sunday, 3 October 2010

Antramups




Antramups may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Antramups



Omeprazole

Omeprazole magnesium salt (a derivative of Omeprazole) is reported as an ingredient of Antramups in the following countries:


  • Switzerland

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