Friday, 23 December 2011

Trombogard




Trombogard may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Trombogard



Aspirin

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


  • Bulgaria

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Somnite




Somnite may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Somnite



Nitrazepam

Nitrazepam is reported as an ingredient of Somnite in the following countries:


  • Bahrain

  • Cyprus

  • Iraq

  • Jordan

  • Kuwait

  • Lebanon

  • Libya

  • Qatar

  • Saudi Arabia

  • Sudan

  • United Arab Emirates

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Thursday, 22 December 2011

Cepime




Cepime may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Cepime



Cefepime

Cefepime is reported as an ingredient of Cepime in the following countries:


  • Peru

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Wednesday, 21 December 2011

Renvela



Generic Name: sevelamer (Oral route)

se-VEL-a-mer

Commonly used brand name(s)

In the U.S.


  • Renagel

  • Renvela

Available Dosage Forms:


  • Tablet

  • Powder for Suspension

  • Capsule

Therapeutic Class: Phosphate Binder


Uses For Renvela


Sevelamer is used to treat hyperphosphatemia (too much phosphate in the blood) in patients with chronic kidney disease who are on dialysis.


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


Before Using Renvela


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 sevelamer 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 sevelamer in the elderly. However, elderly patients may start at a lower dose.


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


Studies in women suggest that this medication poses minimal risk to the infant when used during 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 taking 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 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.


  • Ciprofloxacin

  • Levothyroxine

  • Mycophenolate Mofetil

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:


  • Bowel blockage—Should not be used in patients with this condition.

  • Difficulty with swallowing or other swallowing problems or

  • Major surgery on the gastrointestinal tract or

  • Stomach or bowel problems (e.g., constipation), severe—Use with caution. May cause serious side effects if the tablet cannot be swallowed completely and properly absorbed.

Proper Use of sevelamer

This section provides information on the proper use of a number of products that contain sevelamer. It may not be specific to Renvela. Please read with care.


Take this medicine only as directed by your doctor. Do not take more of it, do not take it more often, and do not take it for a longer time than your doctor ordered.


Take this medicine with meals.


Follow carefully any diet program your doctor may recommend.


How to use the powder for oral suspension:


  • Pour the entire contents of the packet in an empty cup.

  • Mix the powder with 2 tablespoons of water for the 0.8 gram dose or 4 tablespoons of water for the 2.4 gram dose.

  • Stir the mixture vigorously and drink it as soon as you can or within 30 minutes. Be sure to stir the mixture again before drinking if you decide to wait.

Use only the brand of this medicine that your doctor prescribed. Different brands may not work the same way.


If you are taking any other medicines, you may be asked to take them at least 1 hour before or 3 hours after you take sevelamer. If you need help deciding the best times to take your other medicines, ask your doctor or pharmacist.


Dosing


The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of this medicine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.


The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine.


  • For high phosphorus levels in the blood:
    • For oral dosage forms (suspension or tablets):
      • For patients not taking a phosphate binder:
        • Renagel®:
          • Adults—At first, 800 to 1600 milligrams (mg) three times a day with meals, depending on your blood phosphorus level. Your doctor will adjust your dose as needed.

          • Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.


        • Renvela®:
          • Adults—At first, 800 to 1600 mg (1 to 2 tablets) or 0.8 to 1.6 grams (g) of powder for suspension three times a day with meals depending on your blood phosphorus level. Your doctor will adjust your dose as needed.

          • Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.



      • For patients switching from Renagel® tablets to Renvela® powder for suspension or tablets:
        • Adults—Use the same dose in grams. Your doctor will adjust your dose as needed.

        • Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.


      • For patients switching from calcium acetate to sevelamer, your doctor will determine the best dose for you and adjust as needed.



Missed Dose


If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.


Storage


Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep from freezing.


Keep out of the reach of children.


Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.


Ask your healthcare professional how you should dispose of any medicine you do not use.


Precautions While Using Renvela


It is very important that your doctor check your progress at regular visits to make sure that this medicine is working properly. Blood tests may be needed to check for unwanted effects.


If your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse, call your doctor.


Many people with kidney problems need to be on a special diet. To keep your kidney disease from getting worse, it is very important that you follow your special diet and take your medicines regularly, even if you are feeling better.


Renvela 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 immediately if any of the following side effects occur:


Incidence not known
  • Bloody, black, or tarry stools

  • heartburn

  • indigestion

  • nausea

  • severe abdominal or stomach pain, cramping, or burning

  • severe constipation

  • severe vomiting

  • trouble with breathing

  • vomiting

  • vomiting of material that looks like coffee grounds, severe and continuing

Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:


More common
  • Acid or sour stomach

  • belching

  • bloating

  • constipation

  • diarrhea

  • excess air or gas in the stomach or intestines

  • full feeling

  • passing gas

  • stomach discomfort or upset

Incidence not known
  • Itching skin

  • rash

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: Renvela side effects (in more detail)



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More Renvela resources


  • Renvela Side Effects (in more detail)
  • Renvela Use in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
  • Drug Images
  • Renvela Drug Interactions
  • Renvela Support Group
  • 1 Review for Renvela - Add your own review/rating


  • Renvela Prescribing Information (FDA)

  • Renvela MedFacts Consumer Leaflet (Wolters Kluwer)

  • Renvela Consumer Overview

  • Sevelamer Professional Patient Advice (Wolters Kluwer)

  • Sevelamer Monograph (AHFS DI)

  • Renagel Consumer Overview

  • Renagel Prescribing Information (FDA)



Compare Renvela with other medications


  • Hyperphosphatemia of Renal Failure

Monday, 19 December 2011

Moclobemide




UK matches:

  • Moclobemide 150mg Tablets (SPC)

Scheme

Rec.INN

ATC (Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification)

N06AG02

CAS registry number (Chemical Abstracts Service)

0071320-77-9

Chemical Formula

C13-H17-Cl-N2-O2

Molecular Weight

268

Therapeutic Category

Antidepressant: Inhibitor of monoamine oxidase type A (MAO-A)

Chemical Name

Benzamide,4-chloro-N-[2-(4-morpholinyl)-ethyl]-

Foreign Names

  • Moclobemidum (Latin)
  • Moclobemid (German)
  • Moclobemide (French)
  • Moclobemida (Spanish)

Generic Names

  • Moclobemide (OS: USAN, BAN)
  • RO 11-1163 (IS: Roche)
  • Moclobemid (PH: Ph. Helv. 10)
  • Moclobemidum (PH: Ph. Helv. 10)

Brand Names

  • Amira
    Alphapharm, Australia


  • Apo-Moclob
    Apotex, Czech Republic


  • Apo-Moclobemide
    Apotex, Canada; Apotex, New Zealand


  • Auromid
    Galenika, Serbia


  • Aurorix
    Meda, Austria; Meda, Belgium; Meda, Bulgaria; Meda, Switzerland; Meda, Czech Republic; Meda, Germany; Meda, Denmark; Meda, Finland; Meda, Hungary; Meda, Ireland; Meda, Iceland; Meda, Luxembourg; Meda, Luxembourg; Meda, Netherlands; Meda, Norway; Meda, Portugal; Meda, Sweden; Meda Pharma, Slovakia; Roche, Australia


  • Biorix
    CBC, Taiwan


  • Clobemix
    Genepharm, Australia


  • Clorix
    Pharma Dynamics, South Africa


  • Depnil
    Cipla Medpro, South Africa


  • Eutac
    Taiwan Biotech, Taiwan


  • GenRX Moclobemide
    Apotex, Australia


  • Inpront
    Chile, Chile


  • Manerix
    Meda, Spain; Meda, United Kingdom; Meda, Ireland


  • Maorex
    Torrex, Hungary


  • Maosig
    Sigma, Australia


  • Mobemid
    Jelfa, Poland


  • Mobemide
    Trima Unipharm, Singapore; Unipharm, Israel


  • Moclamine
    Biocodex, France


  • Moclix
    Hexal, Luxembourg


  • Moclo A
    Sandoz, Switzerland


  • Moclobemid Actavis
    Actavis, Finland; Actavis, Sweden


  • Moclobemid AL
    Aliud, Germany


  • Moclobemid Alternova
    Alternova, Austria; Alternova, Denmark; Alternova, Finland; Alternova, Sweden


  • Moclobemid Hexal
    Hexal, Germany


  • Moclobemid real
    Dolorgiet, Germany


  • Moclobemid Sandoz
    Sandoz, Germany


  • Moclobemid Stada
    Stada, Germany


  • Moclobemid Torrex
    Torrex, Slovenia; Torrex, Slovakia


  • Moclobemid
    Actavis, Norway; ratiopharm, Norway


  • Moclobemid-1A Pharma
    1A Pharma, Germany


  • Moclobemida Genedec
    Genedec, Portugal


  • Moclobemida Teva
    Teva, Spain


  • Moclobemide Actavis
    Actavis, Netherlands


  • Moclobemide CF
    Centrafarm, Netherlands


  • Moclobemide EG
    Eurogenerics, Luxembourg


  • Moclobemide Merck
    Mylan, Netherlands


  • Moclobemide Mylan
    Mylan, Belgium


  • Moclobemide PCH
    Pharmachemie, Netherlands


  • Moclobemide ratiopharm
    ratiopharm, Netherlands


  • Moclobemide Sandoz
    Sandoz, Belgium; Sandoz, Netherlands


  • Moclobemid-neuraxpharm
    Neuraxpharm, Germany


  • Moclobemid-Puren
    Actavis, Germany


  • Moclobemid-ratiopharm
    Ratiopharm, Germany; Ratiopharm, Finland


  • Moclobemid-Teva
    Teva, Germany


  • Moclobeta
    Betapharm, Germany


  • Moclod
    CCPC, Taiwan


  • Moclostad
    Pharmacodane, Denmark


  • Mocloxil
    Anpharm, Poland


  • Mocrim
    Apotex, Hungary


  • Mohexal
    Sandoz, Australia


  • Moklar
    Biovena, Poland


  • Nu-Moclobemide
    Nu-Pharm, Canada


  • PMS-Moclobemide
    Pharmascience, Canada


  • Rimarex
    Sun, India

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Glossary

BANBritish Approved Name
ISInofficial Synonym
OSOfficial Synonym
PHPharmacopoeia Name
Rec.INNRecommended International Nonproprietary Name (World Health Organization)
SPC Summary of Product Characteristics (UK)
USANUnited States Adopted Name

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Sunday, 18 December 2011

Sertraline Ranbaxy




Sertraline Ranbaxy may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Sertraline Ranbaxy



Sertraline

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


  • France

  • Netherlands

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Wednesday, 14 December 2011

Moexipril




In the US, Moexipril (moexipril systemic) is a member of the drug class angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors and is used to treat Diabetic Kidney Disease, Heart Attack, Heart Failure, High Blood Pressure and Left Ventricular Dysfunction.

US matches:

  • Moexipril

  • Moexipril and hydrochlorothiazide

  • Moexipril Hydrochloride

Scheme

Rec.INN

ATC (Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification)

C09AA13

CAS registry number (Chemical Abstracts Service)

0103775-10-6

Chemical Formula

C27-H34-N2-O7

Molecular Weight

498

Therapeutic Categories

Antihypertensive agent

ACE inhibitor

Chemical Name

(3S)-2-[(2S)-N-[(1S)-1-Carboxy-4-phenylpropyl]alanyl]-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-6,7-dimethoxy-3-isoquinolinecarboxylic acid, 2-ethyl ester

Foreign Names

  • Moexiprilum (Latin)
  • Moexipril (German)
  • Moexipril (French)
  • Moexipril (Spanish)

Generic Names

  • Moexipril (OS: BAN, DCF)
  • RS 10085 (IS: Syntex)
  • Moexipril Hydrochloride (OS: USAN, BANM)
  • CI 925 (IS)
  • RS 10085-197 (IS: Syntex)
  • SPM 925 (IS)

Brand Names

  • Cardiotensin
    Schwarz, Poland


  • Enulid 15 (Moexipril and Hydrochlorothiazide)
    Rottapharm, Italy


  • Femipres plus (Moexipril and Hydrochlorothiazide)
    UCB, Italy


  • Femipres
    Schwarz, Italy


  • Fempress
    Actavis, Germany


  • Fempress plus (Moexipril and Hydrochlorothiazide)
    Actavis, Germany


  • Moex
    Schwarz, Czech Republic; Schwarz, Hong Kong; Schwarz, Russian Federation; UCB, France


  • Moexipril Hydrochloride and Hydrochlorthiazide (Moexipril and Hydrochlorothiazide)
    Paddock, United States; Teva USA, United States


  • Moexipril Hydrochloride
    Apotex, United States; Paddock, United States; Teva USA, United States


  • Perdix
    Schwarz, Israel; Schwarz, Oman; UCB Pharma, United Kingdom


  • Renoprotec
    Merck, Mexico


  • Uniretic (Moexipril and Hydrochlorothiazide)
    Schwarz, United States


  • Univasc
    Adeka, Turkey; Pharos, Indonesia; Schwarz, Philippines; Schwarz, United States; UCB, Indonesia

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Glossary

BANBritish Approved Name
BANMBritish Approved Name (Modified)
DCFDénomination Commune Française
ISInofficial Synonym
OSOfficial Synonym
Rec.INNRecommended International Nonproprietary Name (World Health Organization)
USANUnited States Adopted Name

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Thursday, 8 December 2011

Carindacilline




Carindacilline may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Carindacilline



Carindacillin

Carindacilline (DCF) is also known as Carindacillin (Prop.INN)

International Drug Name Search

Glossary

DCFDénomination Commune Française
Prop.INNProposed International Nonproprietary Name (World Health Organization)

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Tuesday, 6 December 2011

Cadco




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

Ingredient matches for Cadco



Pyrantel

Pyrantel tartrate (a derivative of Pyrantel) is reported as an ingredient of Cadco in the following countries:


  • United States

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