Sunday 28 February 2010

Cipro Basics




Cipro Basics may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Cipro Basics



Ciprofloxacin

Ciprofloxacin hydrochloride (a derivative of Ciprofloxacin) is reported as an ingredient of Cipro Basics in the following countries:


  • Germany

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Saturday 27 February 2010

DuraTan DM


Generic Name: brompheniramine, dextromethorphan, and phenylephrine (brome fen IR a meen, dex troe metho OR fan, fen il EFF rin)

Brand Names: Alacol DM, Alahist DM, BP Allergy DM, BPM PE DM, Bromatan-DM, Bromtuss DM, BroveX PEB DM, Children's Cold & Cough DM, Cold & Cough Childrens, Dimaphen DM, Dimetapp Cold & Cough, Dimetapp DM Cold & Cough, DuraTan DM, Duravent DPB, Lohist-DM, Lortuss DM (obsolete), Tusdec-DM


What is DuraTan DM (brompheniramine, dextromethorphan, and phenylephrine)?

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


Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant. It affects the signals in the brain that trigger cough reflex.


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


Brompheniramine, dextromethorphan, and phenylephrine is used to treat sneezing, cough, runny or stuffy nose, itchy or watery eyes, hives, skin rash, itching, and other symptoms of allergies and the common cold.


Dextromethorphan will not treat a cough that is caused by smoking, asthma, or emphysema.


Brompheniramine, dextromethorphan, and phenylephrine may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.


What is the most important information I should know about DuraTan DM (brompheniramine, dextromethorphan, and phenylephrine)?


Always ask a doctor before giving a cough or cold medicine to a child. Death can occur from the misuse of cough and cold medicines in very young children. Do not use any other over-the-counter cough, cold, or sleep medication without first asking your doctor or pharmacist. If you take certain products together you may accidentally take too much of a certain drug. Read the label of any other medicine you are using to see if it contains an antihistamine, decongestant, or cough suppressant. Do not use a cough or cold medicine if you have used an MAO inhibitor such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), rasagiline (Azilect), selegiline (Eldepryl, Emsam), or tranylcypromine (Parnate) within the past 14 days. Serious, life-threatening side effects can occur if you take cough or cold medicine before the MAO inhibitor has cleared from your body. Brompheniramine, dextromethorphan, and phenylephrine can cause side effects that may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert. Avoid drinking alcohol. It can increase some of the side effects of this medication.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking DuraTan DM (brompheniramine, dextromethorphan, and phenylephrine)?


Do not use a cough or cold medicine if you have used an MAO inhibitor such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), rasagiline (Azilect), selegiline (Eldepryl, Emsam), or tranylcypromine (Parnate) within the past 14 days. Serious, life-threatening side effects can occur if you take cough or cold medicine before the MAO inhibitor has cleared from your body.

Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you are allergic to brompheniramine, dextromethorphan, or phenylephrine, or if you have:


  • kidney disease;

  • liver disease;


  • diabetes;




  • glaucoma;




  • heart disease or high blood pressure;




  • diabetes;




  • a thyroid disorder;




  • a stomach ulcer or a stomach obstruction,




  • emphysema or chronic bronchitis; or




  • an enlarged prostate or urination problems.



If you have any of these conditions, you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely take this medication.


FDA pregnancy category C. This medication may be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment. Brompheniramine, dextromethorphan, and phenylephrine can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

Artificially-sweetened liquid forms of cough-and-cold medications may contain phenylalanine. This would be important to know if you have phenylketonuria (PKU). Check the ingredients and warnings on the medication label if you are concerned about phenylalanine.


How should I take DuraTan DM (brompheniramine, dextromethorphan, and phenylephrine)?


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


Always ask a doctor before giving a cough or cold medicine to a child. Death can occur from the misuse of cough and cold medicines in very young children. Take this medicine with a full glass of water.

Measure the liquid form of this 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 where you can get one.


Take this medicine with food or milk if it upsets your stomach.

This medication can cause you to have unusual results with allergy skin tests. Tell any doctor who treats you that you are taking an antihistamine.


Talk with your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 7 days of treatment, or if you have a fever with a headache, cough, or skin rash.

If you need to have any type of surgery, tell the surgeon ahead of time if you have taken a cold medicine within the past few days.


Store the medication at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

What happens if I miss a dose?


Since cough or cold medicine is usually taken only as needed, you may not be on a dosing schedule. If you are taking the medication regularly, take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the medicine at your next regularly scheduled time. Do not take 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.

Overdose symptoms may include feeling restless or nervous, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth, warmth or tingly feeling, or seizure (convulsions).


What should I avoid while taking DuraTan DM (brompheniramine, dextromethorphan, and phenylephrine)?


This medication can cause side effects that may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert. Avoid drinking alcohol. It can increase some of the side effects of this medication.

Avoid using other medicines that make you sleepy (such as sleeping pills, pain medication, muscle relaxers, and medicine for seizures, depression or anxiety). They can add to sleepiness caused by brompheniramine, dextromethorphan, and phenylephrine.


Avoid taking diet pills, caffeine pills, or other stimulants (such as ADHD medications) without your doctor's advice. Taking a stimulant together with a decongestant can increase your risk of unpleasant side effects.


Do not use any other over-the-counter cough, cold, or sleep medication without first asking your doctor or pharmacist. If you take certain products together you may accidentally take too much of a certain drug. Read the label of any other medicine you are using to see if it contains an antihistamine, decongestant, or cough suppressant.

DuraTan DM (brompheniramine, dextromethorphan, 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 any of these serious side effects:

  • fast, pounding, or uneven heartbeat;




  • confusion, hallucinations, unusual thoughts or behavior;




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




  • increased blood pressure (severe headache, blurred vision, trouble concentrating, chest pain, numbness, seizure);




  • confusion, hallucinations, unusual thoughts or behavior;




  • slow, shallow breathing;




  • urinating less than usual or not at all;




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




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



Less serious side effects may include:



  • blurred vision;




  • dry mouth;




  • nausea, stomach pain, constipation;




  • mild loss of appetite, stomach upset;




  • warmth, tingling, or redness under your skin;




  • sleep problems (insomnia);




  • restless or excitability (especially in children);




  • skin rash or itching;




  • dizziness, drowsiness;




  • problems with memory or concentration; or




  • ringing in your ears.



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 DuraTan DM (brompheniramine, dextromethorphan, and phenylephrine)?


Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you are using any of the following drugs:



  • an antidepressant;




  • a diuretic (water pill);




  • medication to treat irritable bowel syndrome;




  • celecoxib (Celebrex);




  • cinacalcet (Sensipar);




  • darifenacin (Enablex);




  • imatinib (Gleevec);




  • quinidine (Quinaglute, Quinidex);




  • ranolazine (Ranexa)




  • ritonavir (Norvir);




  • sibutramine (Meridia);




  • terbinafine (Lamisil);




  • medicines to treat high blood pressure;




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




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




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



This list is not complete and there may be other drugs that can interact with brompheniramine, dextromethorphan, and phenylephrine. 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 DuraTan DM resources


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


  • DuraTan DM Suspension MedFacts Consumer Leaflet (Wolters Kluwer)

  • Alacol DM Elixir MedFacts Consumer Leaflet (Wolters Kluwer)



Compare DuraTan DM with other medications


  • Cough and Nasal Congestion


Where can I get more information?


  • Your pharmacist can provide more information about brompheniramine, dextromethorphan, and phenylephrine.

See also: DuraTan DM side effects (in more detail)


Friday 12 February 2010

Ocuflox




In the US, Ocuflox (ofloxacin ophthalmic) is a member of the drug class ophthalmic anti-infectives and is used to treat Conjunctivitis - Bacterial, Corneal Ulcer and Ophthalmic Surgery.

US matches:

  • Ocuflox Drops

  • Ocuflox

Ingredient matches for Ocuflox



Ofloxacin

Ofloxacin is reported as an ingredient of Ocuflox in the following countries:


  • Australia

  • Canada

  • Mexico

  • United States

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Sunday 7 February 2010

Céfroxadine




Céfroxadine may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Céfroxadine



Cefroxadine

Céfroxadine (DCF) is also known as Cefroxadine (Rec.INN)

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Glossary

DCFDénomination Commune Française
Rec.INNRecommended International Nonproprietary Name (World Health Organization)

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Saturday 6 February 2010

Cozep




Cozep may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Cozep



Omeprazole

Omeprazole is reported as an ingredient of Cozep in the following countries:


  • India

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Friday 5 February 2010

Fluta-GRY




Fluta-GRY may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Fluta-GRY



Flutamide

Flutamide is reported as an ingredient of Fluta-GRY in the following countries:


  • Germany

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Tuesday 2 February 2010

Terry White Chemists Perindopril / Indapamide




Terry White Chemists Perindopril/Indapamide may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Terry White Chemists Perindopril/Indapamide



Indapamide

Indapamide hemihydrate (a derivative of Indapamide) is reported as an ingredient of Terry White Chemists Perindopril/Indapamide in the following countries:


  • Australia

Perindopril

Perindopril erbumine (a derivative of Perindopril) is reported as an ingredient of Terry White Chemists Perindopril/Indapamide in the following countries:


  • Australia

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