E Tap S may be available in the countries listed below.
Tocopherol, α- calcium succinate (a derivative of Tocopherol, α-) is reported as an ingredient of E Tap S in the following countries:
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Generic Name: dexamethasone (oral) (dex a METH a sone)
Brand Names: Baycadron, Dexamethasone Intensol, DexPak 10 Day Taperpak, DexPak 13 DayTaperpak, DexPak 6 DayTaperpak, Dexpak Jr. Taperpak, Zema Pak 10-Day, Zema Pak 13-Day, Zema Pak 6-Day
Dexamethasone is a steroid that prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation.
Dexamethasone is used to treat many different conditions such as allergic disorders, skin conditions, ulcerative colitis, arthritis, lupus, psoriasis, or breathing disorders.
Dexamethasone may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Before taking dexamethasone, tell your doctor about all of your medical conditions, and about all other medicines you are using. There are many other diseases that can be affected by steroid use, and many other medicines that can interact with steroids.
Your steroid medication needs may change if you have any unusual stress such as a serious illness, fever or infection, or if you have surgery or a medical emergency. Tell your doctor about any such situation that affects you during treatment.
Steroid medication can weaken your immune system, making it easier for you to get an infection or worsening an infection you already have or have recently had. Tell your doctor about any illness or infection you have had within the past several weeks.
Avoid being near people who are sick or have infections. Call your doctor for preventive treatment if you are exposed to chicken pox or measles. These conditions can be serious or even fatal in people who are using steroid medication.
Do not receive a "live" vaccine while you are taking dexamethasone. Vaccines may not work as well while you are taking a steroid.
Steroid medication can weaken your immune system, making it easier for you to get an infection. Steroids can also worsen an infection you already have, or reactivate an infection you recently had. Before taking this medication, tell your doctor about any illness or infection you have had within the past several weeks.
To make sure you can safely take dexamethasone, tell your doctor if you have any of these other conditions:
liver disease (such as cirrhosis);
kidney disease;
a thyroid disorder;
diabetes;
a history of malaria;
tuberculosis;
osteoporosis;
a muscle disorder such as myasthenia gravis;
glaucoma or cataracts;
herpes infection of the eyes;
stomach ulcers, ulcerative colitis, or diverticulitis;
depression or mental illness;
congestive heart failure; or
high blood pressure
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.
Your doctor may occasionally change your dose to make sure you get the best results.
Your steroid medication needs may change if you have unusual stress such as a serious illness, fever or infection, or if you have surgery or a medical emergency. Tell your doctor about any such situation that affects you.
This medication can cause unusual results with certain medical tests. Tell any doctor who treats you that you are using dexamethasone.
Call your doctor for instructions if you miss a dose of dexamethasone.
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.
Avoid being near people who are sick or have infections. Call your doctor for preventive treatment if you are exposed to chicken pox or measles. These conditions can be serious or even fatal in people who are using steroid medication.
problems with your vision;
swelling, rapid weight gain, feeling short of breath;
severe depression, unusual thoughts or behavior, seizure (convulsions);
bloody or tarry stools, coughing up blood;
pancreatitis (severe pain in your upper stomach spreading to your back, nausea and vomiting, fast heart rate);
low potassium (confusion, uneven heart rate, extreme thirst, increased urination, leg discomfort, muscle weakness or limp feeling); or
dangerously high blood pressure (severe headache, blurred vision, buzzing in your ears, anxiety, confusion, chest pain, shortness of breath, uneven heartbeats, seizure).
Less serious side effects may include:
sleep problems (insomnia), mood changes;
acne, dry skin, thinning skin, bruising or discoloration;
slow wound healing;
increased sweating;
headache, dizziness, spinning sensation;
nausea, stomach pain, bloating;
muscle weakness; or
changes in the shape or location of body fat (especially in your arms, legs, face, neck, breasts, and waist).
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.
Many drugs can interact with dexamethasone. Below is just a partial list. Tell your doctor if you are using:
aspirin (taken on a daily basis or at high doses);
a diuretic (water pill);
a blood thinner such as warfarin (Coumadin);
cyclosporine (Gengraf, Neoral, Sandimmune);
insulin or diabetes medications you take by mouth;
ketoconazole (Nizoral);
rifampin (Rifadin, Rifater, Rifamate, Rimactane); or
seizure medications such as phenytoin (Dilantin) or phenobarbital (Luminal, Solfoton).
This list is not complete and other drugs may interact with dexamethasone. 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.
See also: DexPak3 DayTaperpak side effects (in more detail)
Sicovit D2 may be available in the countries listed below.
Ergocalciferol is reported as an ingredient of Sicovit D2 in the following countries:
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Yohimbine Hydrochloride may be available in the countries listed below.
Yohimbine Hydrochloride (BAN) is known as Yohimbine in the US.
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| BAN | British Approved Name |
Fentanyl Injection DBL may be available in the countries listed below.
Fentanyl citrate (a derivative of Fentanyl) is reported as an ingredient of Fentanyl Injection DBL in the following countries:
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Prozit may be available in the countries listed below.
Fluoxetine hydrochloride (a derivative of Fluoxetine) is reported as an ingredient of Prozit in the following countries:
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Generic Name: chlorothiazide and reserpine (klor oh THYE a zide and re SER peen)
Brand Names: Diupres-250, Diupres-500
Reserpine lowers blood pressure by decreasing the amount of certain chemicals in your body. This allows your blood vessels (veins and arteries) to relax and your heart to beat more slowly and easily.
Chlorothiazide is a thiazide diuretic (water pill). It helps to lower your blood pressure and decrease edema (swelling) by increasing the amount of salt and water you lose in your urine.
Chlorothiazide and reserpine is used to lower high blood pressure.
Chlorothiazide and reserpine may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
Tell your doctor and dentist that you are taking this medication before having surgery.
You must not take chlorothiazide and reserpine if you
have peptic ulcer disease (stomach ulcers);
have ulcerative colitis;
are suffering from depression (especially if you have suicidal thoughts);
are receiving electroconvulsive shock therapy; or
are taking a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), or tranylcypromine (Parnate).
Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you have
gallstones or other stomach problems,
diabetes,
gout,
a collagen vascular disease such as systemic lupus erythematosus,
high cholesterol or triglyceride levels,
pancreatitis,
asthma, or
any type of heart disease.
You may require a lower dose or special monitoring during therapy with chlorothiazide and reserpine if you have any of the conditions listed above.
Take chlorothiazide and reserpine exactly as directed. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the dose you missed and take only your next regularly scheduled dose. Do not take a double dose of this medication.
Symptoms of a chlorothiazide and reserpine overdose include low blood pressure (fainting, dizziness, weakness); sleepiness; uncontrollable hand, leg, or arm movements; a slow pulse; low body temperature; diarrhea; increased urination; vomiting; and slow breathing.
Avoid a diet high in salt. Too much salt will cause your body to retain water and will decrease the effects of chlorothiazide.
Do not let yourself become overheated in hot weather or during exercise, and use caution if you have a fever. These situations increase the effects of chlorothiazide and reserpine in your body, and you may become very dizzy.
Do not take any over the counter cough, cold, allergy, sleep, or diet medications without first asking your doctor or pharmacist. These will interfere with your chlorothiazide and reserpine therapy.
Use caution when you are driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous activities until you know how chlorothiazide and reserpine affects you. If it makes you dizzy or drowsy, avoid these activities.
Tell your doctor and dentist that you are taking this medication before having surgery.
an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing, closing of your throat, swelling of your lips, tongue or face, hives);
a very irregular heartbeat;
heart failure (shortness of breath, swelling of ankles or legs, sudden weight gain of 5 pounds or more);
unusual fatigue;
abnormal bleeding or bruising;
yellow skin or eyes;
confusion;
fainting;
uncontrollable hand, arm, or leg movements;
chest pain; or
little or no urine.
Other, less serious side effects are more likely to occur. Continue to take chlorothiazide and reserpine and talk to your doctor if you experience
fatigue or drowsiness;
dizziness (avoid standing up too quickly and use caution when performing hazardous activities);
anxiety, depression, or nightmares;
diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, or an acid stomach (take chlorothiazide and reserpine with food or milk if it upsets your stomach);
abdominal pain;
stuffy nose or a dry mouth (sucking on ice chips or sugarless hard candy may relieve a dry mouth);
blurred vision;
headache;
tingling or numbness in your arms, legs, hands, or feet;
excessive urination;
muscle weakness or cramps;
increased hunger or thirst;
weight gain;
sensitivity to sunlight; or
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.
Do not take reserpine and chlorothiazide if you are taking a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI), or if you have taken one in the last 14 days. MAOIs, used to treat depression, include isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), and tranylcypromine (Parnate).
Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines:
digoxin (Lanoxin) or quinidine (Cardioquin, Quinidex, Quinora, Quinaglute), which will increase the risk that you will experience an irregular heartbeat when it is taken with chlorothiazide and reserpine;
barbiturates such as phenobarbital (Luminal, Solfoton), amobarbital (Amytal), and secobarbital (Seconal), which may cause extreme sleepiness or dizziness if taken with reserpine and chlorothiazide;
narcotic pain relievers such as codeine (Tylenol #3, Tylenol #4, others), propoxyphene (Darvon, Darvocet, Wygesic), oxycodone (Percodan, Percocet, Tylox), meperidine (Demerol), morphine (MS Contin, Duramorph, others), and others, which also may cause extreme sleepiness or dizziness if taken with reserpine and chlorothiazide;
steroid medications such as hydrocortisone (Hydrocortone, Cortef), prednisone (Deltasone, Orasone), prednisolone (Delta Cortef, Prelone), methylprednisolone (Medrol), betamethasone (Celestone), dexamethasone (Decadron, Hexadrol), and others, which may increase the side effects of chlorothiazide;
prescription and over-the-counter cough, cold, allergy, diet, and sleeping pills, any of which may contain drugs that increase your blood pressure and heart rate and thus decrease the effects of reserpine;
the cholesterol-lowering drugs cholestyramine (Questran) and colestipol (Colestid), which may decrease the effects of chlorothiazide;
nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil), ketoprofen (Orudis, Orudis, KT, Oruvail), and naproxen (Naprosyn, Anaprox, Aleve), which may also decrease the effects of chlorothiazide;
other commonly used NSAIDs, including diclofenac (Cataflam, Voltaren), etodolac (Lodine), fenoprofen (Nalfon), flurbiprofen (Ansaid), indomethacin (Indocin), ketorolac (Toradol), mefenamic acid (Ponstel), nabumetone (Relafen), oxaprozin (Daypro), piroxicam (Feldene), sulindac (Clinoril), and tolmetin (Tolectin);
oral antidiabetic drugs such as Glipizide (Glucotrol), glyburide (Micronase, Glynase, Diabeta), chlorpropamide (Diabinese), tolazamide (Tolinase) and tolbutamide (Orinase), which may not lower your blood sugar as well during therapy with chlorothiazide and reserpine (your diabetes therapy may have to be adjusted);
lithium (Lithobid, Eskalith, others), which should not be taken with chlorothiazide because serious side effects may result; or
other drugs that also lower blood pressure, including acebutolol (Sectral), atenolol (Tenormin), bisoprolol (Zebeta), carteolol (Cartrol), labetalol (Trandate, Normodyne), propranolol (Inderal), pindolol (Visken), timolol (Blocadren), benazepril (Lotensin), enalapril (Vasotec), captopril (Capoten), fosinopril (Monopril), lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril), moexipril (Univasc), quinapril (Accupril), ramipril (Altace), amlodipine (Norvasc), bepridil (Vascor), diltiazem (Cardizem, Dilacor), felodipine (Plendil), isradipine (Dynacirc), nicardipine (Cardene), nifedipine (Adalat, Procardia), nimodipine (Nimotop), and verapamil (Calan, Veralan, Isoptin).
Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with chlorothiazide and reserpine or affect your condition. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines.
Chlorothiazide and reserpine is available with a prescription under the brand name Diupres. Other brand or generic formulations may also be available. Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about this medication, especially if it is new to you.
Chlorothiazide/reserpine strengths are as follows:
Diupres-250 (250 mg/ 0.125 mg)--pink, round, scored, compressed tablets
Diupres-500 (500 mg/ 0.125 mg)--pink, round, scored, compressed tablets
See also: Diupres-500 side effects (in more detail)
Rec.INN
0066898-62-2
C21-H13-F3-N2-O4
414
Anti-inflammatory agent
Analgesic
3-Pyridinecarboxylic acid, 2-[[3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]amino]-, 1,3-dihydro-3-oxo-1-isobenzofuranyl ester
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| DCF | Dénomination Commune Française |
| IS | Inofficial Synonym |
| OS | Official Synonym |
| Rec.INN | Recommended International Nonproprietary Name (World Health Organization) |
| USAN | United States Adopted Name |
Nandrosande may be available in the countries listed below.
Nandrolone 17ß-decanoate (a derivative of Nandrolone) is reported as an ingredient of Nandrosande in the following countries:
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