Thursday, December 31, 2009

Mito-extra




Mito-extra may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Mito-extra



Mitomycin

Mitomycin is reported as an ingredient of Mito-extra in the following countries:


  • Germany

International Drug Name Search

Tuesday, December 22, 2009

Divista


Pronunciation: FOE-lik AS-id/VYE-ta-min/oh-MAY-ga 3 FA-tee AS-ids/BYE-oh-tin/KROE-mee-uhm
Generic Name: Folic Acid/Vitamin B6/Vitamin B12/Omega-3 Fatty Acids/Biotin/Chromium
Brand Name: Divista


Divista is used for:

Supplementing the diet in patients who have or are at risk of developing type 2 diabetes. It should be used along with other treatments for type 2 diabetes. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.


Divista is a folic acid, vitamin, omega-3 fatty acid, and mineral combination. It works by lowering blood sugar by making the cells of the body more sensitive to the action of insulin. It also provides vitamins and other supplements to meet nutritional requirements.


Do NOT use Divista if:


  • you are allergic to any ingredient in Divista or to fish or fish oil

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.



Before using Divista:


Some medical conditions may interact with Divista. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:


  • if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding

  • if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement

  • if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances

  • if you take large doses of vitamins (megadoses or multivitamin therapy)

  • if you have certain types of anemia (eg, megaloblastic anemia, pernicious anemia) or bleeding problems

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Divista. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:


  • Anticoagulants (eg, warfarin) because they may increase the risk of bleeding

  • Carbamazepine or phenobarbital because they may decrease Divista's effectiveness

  • Hydantoins (eg, phenytoin) because their effectiveness may be decreased by Divista

Ask your health care provider if Divista may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.


How to use Divista:


Use Divista as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.


  • If you take antacids, check with your doctor or pharmacist about how you should take them with Divista.

  • Take Divista on a regular schedule to get the most benefit from it. Taking Divista at the same time each day will help you remember to take it.

  • If you miss a dose of Divista, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Divista.



Important safety information:


  • Do NOT take more than the recommended dose or use for longer than prescribed without checking with your doctor.

  • Do not take large doses of vitamins (megadoses or megavitamin therapy) while taking Divista unless directed by your doctor.

  • Divista has many vitamins and supplements (chromium, biotin, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, folic acid, omega-3 fatty acids) in it. Before you start any new medicine, check the label to see if it has the same vitamins in it too. If it does or if you are not sure, check with your doctor or pharmacist.

  • Divista should not be used in CHILDREN younger than 12 years old; safety and effectiveness in these children have not been confirmed.

  • PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Divista while you are pregnant. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use Divista, check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.


Possible side effects of Divista:


All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. No COMMON side effects have been reported with this product. Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:



Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue).



This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.


See also: Divista side effects (in more detail)


If OVERDOSE is suspected:


Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center, or emergency room immediately.


Proper storage of Divista:

Store Divista at room temperature, between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Divista out of the reach of children and away from pets.


General information:


  • If you have any questions about Divista, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.

  • Divista is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.

  • If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.

  • Check with your pharmacist about how to dispose of unused medicine.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Divista. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.



Issue Date: February 1, 2012

Database Edition 12.1.1.002

Copyright © 2012 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc.

More Divista resources


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


  • Divista Prescribing Information (FDA)

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  • Mi-Omega NF Prescribing Information (FDA)

  • Omacor Prescribing Information (FDA)

  • Omacor Consumer Overview

  • Omacor Monograph (AHFS DI)



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Sunday, December 20, 2009

Sedivet




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

Ingredient matches for Sedivet



Romifidine

Romifidine is reported as an ingredient of Sedivet in the following countries:


  • Australia

  • Ireland

  • Portugal

  • United Kingdom

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


  • Belgium

  • France

  • Germany

  • Italy

  • Luxembourg

  • Netherlands

  • New Zealand

  • Norway

  • South Africa

  • Sweden

  • Switzerland

  • United States

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ASA MK




ASA MK may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for ASA MK



Aspirin

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


  • Colombia

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Saturday, December 19, 2009

Pirazinamida




Pirazinamida may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Pirazinamida



Pyrazinamide

Pyrazinamide is reported as an ingredient of Pirazinamida in the following countries:


  • Chile

  • Peru

  • Romania

International Drug Name Search

Wednesday, December 16, 2009

Fluoropos




Fluoropos may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Fluoropos



Fluorometholone

Fluorometholone is reported as an ingredient of Fluoropos in the following countries:


  • Czech Republic

  • Germany

  • Turkey

International Drug Name Search

Tuesday, December 15, 2009

Thalidomide




In the US, Thalidomide (thalidomide systemic) is a member of the following drug classes: leprostatics, miscellaneous antineoplastics, other immunosuppressants and is used to treat Leprosy - Erythema Nodosum Leprosum and Multiple Myeloma.

US matches:

  • Thalidomide

UK matches:

  • Thalidomide Celgene 50 mg Hard Capsules (SPC)

Scheme

Rec.INN

ATC (Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification)

L04AX02

CAS registry number (Chemical Abstracts Service)

0000050-35-1

Chemical Formula

C13-H10-N2-O4

Molecular Weight

258

Therapeutic Categories

Dermatological agent

Immunosuppressant

Antileprotic agent

Chemical Names

(RS)-N-(2,6-Dioxo-3-piperidyl)phthalimid (IUPAC)

1H-Isoindole-1,3(2H)-dione, 2-(2,6-dioxo-3-piperidinyl)-

N-(2,6-Dioxo-3-piperidyl)phthalimide (WHO)

α-Phthalimidoglutarimide (WHO)

Phthalimide, N-(2,6-dioxo-3-piperidinyl)-

Foreign Names

  • Thalidomidum (Latin)
  • Thalidomid (German)
  • Thalidomide (French)
  • Talidomida (Spanish)

Generic Names

  • Thalidomide (OS: DCIT, DCF, USAN, BAN)
  • 5-22-13-00224 (IS: Beilstein)
  • AI3-50606 (IS)
  • alpha-Phtahlimidoglutarimide (IS)
  • BRN 0030233 (IS)
  • Contergan (IS)
  • E-217 (IS)
  • HSDB 3586 (IS)
  • K 17 (IS)
  • Kevadon (IS)
  • NSC 527179 (IS)
  • NSC 66847 (IS)
  • Sauramide (IS)
  • Thalidomide (PH: USP 32)

Brand Names

  • Inmunoprin
    Asofarma, Mexico; Tecnofarma, Chile; Tecnofarma, Colombia


  • Talizer
    Serral, Mexico


  • Thado
    TTY Biopharm, Taiwan


  • Thaled
    Fujimoto Seiyaku, Japan


  • Thalidomide Celgene
    Celgene, Austria; Celgene, Germany; Celgene, Sweden


  • Thalidomide Pharmion
    Celgene, United Kingdom; Celgene, Ireland; Douglas, New Zealand; Key Oncologics, South Africa; Pharmion, Austria; Pharmion, Australia; Pharmion, Denmark; Pharmion, Israel; Pharmion, Norway


  • Thalidomide
    Er-Kim, Turkey; Health Support Ltd, New Zealand


  • Thalix
    Dabur, India


  • Thalomid
    Celgene, United States

International Drug Name Search

Glossary

BANBritish Approved Name
DCFDénomination Commune Française
DCITDenominazione Comune Italiana
IUPACInternational Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry
ISInofficial Synonym
OSOfficial Synonym
PHPharmacopoeia Name
Rec.INNRecommended International Nonproprietary Name (World Health Organization)
SPC Summary of Product Characteristics (UK)
USANUnited States Adopted Name
WHOWorld Health Organization

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Friday, December 11, 2009

RhinoFlex


Generic Name: acetaminophen and phenyltoloxamine (a seet a MIN oh fen and FEN il toe LOX a meen)

Brand Names: Aceta-Gesic, Acuflex, Alpain, Apagesic, BeFlex, BP Poly-650, Dologesic, Flextra-650, Flextra-DS, Hyflex-650, Hyflex-DS, Lagesic, Major-gesic, Percogesic, Phenagesic, Phenylgesic, Q Flex, Relagesic, RhinoFlex, RhinoFlex 650, Staflex, Vistra, Vitoxapap, Zgesic


What is RhinoFlex (acetaminophen and phenyltoloxamine)?

Acetaminophen is a pain reliever and a fever reducer.


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


Acetaminophen and phenyltoloxamine is used to treat runny nose, sneezing, and pain or fever caused by the common cold, flu, or seasonal allergies.


Acetaminophen and phenyltoloxamine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.


What is the most important information I should know about RhinoFlex (acetaminophen and phenyltoloxamine)?


Do not take this medication without a doctor's advice if you have ever had alcoholic liver disease (cirrhosis) or if you drink more than 3 alcoholic beverages per day. You may not be able to take medicine that contains acetaminophen. Do not use cold medicine 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. A dangerous drug interaction could occur, leading to serious side effects.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist if it is safe for you to take this medicine if you have liver or kidney disease, diabetes, glaucoma, urination problems, an enlarged prostate, heart disease, high blood pressure, a stomach ulcer, or an overactive thyroid.


Do not take more of this medication than is recommended. An overdose of acetaminophen can damage your liver or cause death. Avoid drinking alcohol. It may increase your risk of liver damage while taking acetaminophen. Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using any other cold, allergy, pain, or sleep medication. Acetaminophen (sometimes abbreviated as APAP) is contained in many combination medicines. Taking certain products together can cause you to get too much acetaminophen which can lead to a fatal overdose. Check the label to see if a medicine contains acetaminophen or APAP.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking RhinoFlex (acetaminophen and phenyltoloxamine)?


You should not take this medication if you are allergic to acetaminophen or phenyltoloxamine. Do not take this medication without a doctor's advice if you have ever had alcoholic liver disease (cirrhosis) or if you drink more than 3 alcoholic beverages per day. You may not be able to take medicine that contains acetaminophen. Do not use acetaminophen and phenyltoloxamine 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. A dangerous drug interaction could occur, leading to serious side effects.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist if it is safe for you to take this medicine if you have:


  • liver disease or a history of alcoholism;


  • kidney disease;




  • diabetes;




  • glaucoma;




  • urination problems;




  • an enlarged prostate;




  • heart disease or high blood pressure;




  • a stomach ulcer; or




  • an overactive thyroid.




It is not known whether acetaminophen and phenyltoloxamine is harmful to an unborn baby. Do not take this medication without telling your doctor if you are pregnant. Acetaminophen and phenyltoloxamine can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Do not take this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

How should I take RhinoFlex (acetaminophen and phenyltoloxamine)?


Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take more of this medication than is recommended. An overdose of acetaminophen can damage your liver or cause death. Cold or allergy medicine is usually taken only for a short time until your symptoms clear up.

One tablet of this medicine may contain up to 650 mg of acetaminophen. Know the amount of acetaminophen in the specific product you are taking.


Do not give this medication to a child younger than 4 years old. 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 crush, chew, or break an extended-release tablet. Swallow it whole. Breaking the pill may cause too much of the drug to be released at one time.

Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve, or if you have a fever for longer than 3 days.


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


Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

What happens if I miss a dose?


Since cold or allergy medicine is taken when 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. 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 acetaminophen can be fatal.

The first signs of an acetaminophen overdose include loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, sweating, and confusion or weakness. Later symptoms may include pain in your upper stomach, dark urine, and yellowing of your skin or the whites of your eyes.


Overdose symptoms may also include feeling very restless, extreme drowsiness, warmth or tingly feeling, or seizure (convulsions).


What should I avoid while taking RhinoFlex (acetaminophen and phenyltoloxamine)?


This medication may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be alert. Avoid drinking alcohol. It may increase your risk of liver damage while taking acetaminophen. Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using any other cold, allergy, pain, or sleep medication. Acetaminophen (sometimes abbreviated as APAP) is contained in many combination medicines. Taking certain products together can cause you to get too much acetaminophen which can lead to a fatal overdose. Check the label to see if a medicine contains acetaminophen or APAP. Avoid becoming overheated or dehydrated during exercise and in hot weather. Phenyltoloxamine can decrease sweating and you may be more prone to heat stroke.

RhinoFlex (acetaminophen and phenyltoloxamine) 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:

  • fast, pounding, or uneven heartbeat;




  • confusion, hallucinations, unusual thoughts or behavior;




  • severe dizziness, anxiety, restless feeling, nervousness;




  • urinating less than usual or not at all;




  • nausea, pain in your upper stomach, itching, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes); or




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



Less serious side effects may include:



  • dizziness, drowsiness;




  • blurred vision;




  • dry mouth, nose, or throat;




  • mild stomach pain, constipation; or




  • problems with memory or concentration.



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 RhinoFlex (acetaminophen and phenyltoloxamine)?


Before using this medicine, tell your doctor if you regularly use other medicines that make you sleepy (such as other 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 phenyltoloxamine.

There may be other drugs that can interact with acetaminophen and phenyltoloxamine. 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 RhinoFlex resources


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


  • Acuflex MedFacts Consumer Leaflet (Wolters Kluwer)

  • Acuflex Consumer Overview

  • Lagesic Controlled-Release Tablets MedFacts Consumer Leaflet (Wolters Kluwer)

  • Percogesic Consumer Overview



Compare RhinoFlex with other medications


  • Cold Symptoms
  • Headache
  • Influenza
  • Pain


Where can I get more information?


  • Your pharmacist can provide more information about acetaminophen and phenyltoloxamine.

See also: RhinoFlex side effects (in more detail)


Thursday, December 10, 2009

Xyvion




Xyvion may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Xyvion



Tibolone

Tibolone is reported as an ingredient of Xyvion in the following countries:


  • Australia

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Wednesday, December 2, 2009

Angichromen




Angichromen may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Angichromen



Trapidil

Trapidil is reported as an ingredient of Angichromen in the following countries:


  • Japan

International Drug Name Search

Noxibel




Noxibel may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Noxibel



Mirtazapine

Mirtazapine is reported as an ingredient of Noxibel in the following countries:


  • Argentina

  • Ecuador

International Drug Name Search