Nov
7th

Kytril (Granisetron)

Kytril (Granisetron)

Granisetron blocks the actions of chemicals in the body that may cause nausea and vomiting.

Granisetron is used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting associated with cancer chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and anesthesia used during surgery.

Granisetron may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

What is the most important information I should know about Kytril (Granisetron)?

Take each oral dose with a full glass of water.

Granisetron can be taken with or without food.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking Kytril (Granisetron)?

Before taking granisetron, tell your doctor about any other medical conditions that you have and about any other prescription or over-the-counter medicines, including herbal products, that you take. You may need a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment.

Granisetron is in the FDA pregnancy category B. This means that it is not expected to be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not take granisetron without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or if you are planning a pregnancy. It is not known whether granisetron passes into breast milk. Do not take granisetron without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

How should I take Kytril (Granisetron)?

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

Take each oral dose with a full glass of water.

To ensure you get the correct dose, measure the liquid form of granisetron with a dose-measuring spoon, cup, or dropper not with a regular table spoon. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist where you can get one.

Granisetron can be taken with or without food.

Store granisetron at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

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 missed dose and take only the next regularly scheduled dose. Do not take a double dose of this medication.

What happens if I overdose?

Seek emergency medical attention.

The only known symptom of a granisetron overdose is headache.

Kytril (Granisetron) side effects

If you experience any of the following uncommon but serious side effects, stop taking granisetron and seek emergency medical attention or contact your doctor immediately:

  • an allergic reaction (swelling of the lips, tongue, or face, difficulty breathing, closing of the throat, or hives);
  • irregular heartbeats; or
  • muscle cramps or uncontrollable movements.

Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take granisetron and talk to your doctor if you experience

  • headache;
  • fatigue, drowsiness, or dizziness;
  • anxiety or agitation; or
  • diarrhea or constipation.

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.

What other drugs will affect granisetron?

Granisetron has not been reported to interact with other medicines. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any other prescription or over-the-counter medicines, including herbal products, during treatment with granisetron.

Popularity: 5% [?]

Nov
6th

Exelon (Rivastigmine)

Exelon (Rivastigmine)

Rivastigmine improves the function of nerve cells in the brain. It works by preventing the breakdown of a chemical called acetylcholine (ah see til KO leen). People with dementia usually have lower levels of this chemical, which is important for the processes of memory, thinking, and reasoning.

Rivastigmine is used to treat mild to moderate dementia caused by Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s disease.

Rivastigmine may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

What are the possible side effects of Exelon (Rivastigmine)?

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 rivastigmine and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

  • stomach pain, nausea and vomiting, loss of appetite
  • black, bloody, or tarry stools
  • coughing up blood or vomit that looks like blood or coffee grounds
  • feeling light-headed, fainting
  • chest pain
  • confusion, agitation, extreme fear; or
  • pain or burning when you urinate

Less serious side effects may include:

  • upset stomach, diarrhea
  • weight loss
  • weakness, dizziness
  • swelling in your hands or feet
  • joint pain
  • cough, runny or stuffy nose
  • increased sweating
  • sleep problems (insomnia); or
  • headache

This is not a complete list of side effects and other may occur. Tell your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect.

What other drugs affect Exelon (Rivastigmine)?

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

  • atropine (Donnatal, and others)
  • belladonna
  • clidinium (Quarzan)
  • dicyclomine (Bentyl)
  • glycopyrrolate (Robinul)
  • hyoscyamine (Anaspaz, Cystospaz, Levsin, and others)
  • mepenzolate (Cantil)
  • methantheline (Provocholine)
  • methscopolamine (Pamine)
  • propantheline (Pro-Banthine); or
  • scopolamine (Transderm-Scop)

This list is not complete and there may be other drugs that can interact with rivastigmine. 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.

How should I take Exelon (Rivastigmine)?

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

Your doctor may occasionally change your dose to make sure you get the best results from this medication.

Rivastigmine is usually taken twice a day, in the morning and evening. Follow your doctor’s directions.

Take rivastigmine with food.

This medication comes with patient instructions for safe and effective use. Follow these directions carefully. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

If you need to have any type of surgery, tell the surgeon ahead of time that you are taking rivastigmine. You may need to stop using the medicine for a short time.

Take the rivastigmine capsule with a full glass of water.

Do not use a regular table spoon to measure a dose of rivastigmine oral liquid (solution). Use the syringe provided.

You may swallow the oral liquid directly from the syringe or mix the medicine with a small glass of water, fruit juice, or soda. Do not use any other liquids to mix with rivastigmine oral liquid.

Stir the medicine mixture and drink all of it right away. To make sure you get the entire dose, add a little more water to the same glass, swirl gently and drink right away.

After using the syringe, wipe the outside of it with a clean tissue and put the syringe back into its case. Close the medicine bottle using the child resistant closure.

It is important to use rivastigmine regularly to get the most benefit. Get your prescription refilled before you run out of medicine completely.

If you stop taking rivastigmine for any reason, do not restart the medication without talking to your doctor first. You may need to restart treatment with a lower dose.

Store rivastigmine at room temperature away from moisture and heat in an upright position.

What happens if I overdose on Exelon (Rivastigmine)?

Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine.

Overdose symptoms may include severe nausea, vomiting, drooling, sweating, blurred vision, feeling light-headed, slow heartbeat, shallow breathing, muscle weakness, fainting, or seizure (convulsions).

What happens if I miss a dose of Exelon (Rivastigmine)?

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 the next regularly scheduled time. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

If you miss several doses in a row, call your doctor before taking any more of this medication.

What is the most important information I should know about Exelon (Rivastigmine)?

Before taking rivastigmine, tell your doctor if you have a heart rhythm disorder such as “sick sinus syndrome” (slow heartbeats), an enlarged prostate, urination problems, asthma, obstructive pulmonary disease, or a seizure disorder such as epilepsy.

Stop using rivastigmine and call your doctor at once if the medicine causes you to have stomach pain, nausea and vomiting, and loss of appetite.

This medication comes with patient instructions for safe and effective use. Follow these directions carefully. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

It is important to use rivastigmine regularly to get the most benefit. Get your prescription refilled before you run out of medicine completely.

If you stop taking rivastigmine for any reason, do not restart the medication without talking to your doctor first. You may need to restart treatment with a lower dose.

If you need to have any type of surgery, tell the surgeon ahead of time that you are taking rivastigmine.

Rivastigmine 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.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking Exelon (Rivastigmine)?

Before taking rivastigmine, tell your doctor if you have:

  • a heart rhythm disorder such as “sick sinus syndrome” (slow heartbeats)
  • an enlarged prostate or urination problems
  • epilepsy or other seizure disorder; or
  • asthma or obstructive pulmonary disease

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

FDA pregnancy category B. This medication is not expected to be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.

It is not known whether rivastigmine passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

Popularity: 5% [?]

Nov
5th

Epivir HBV (Lamivudine)

Epivir HBV (Lamivudine)

Lamivudine is an antiviral medication that prevents human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) cells from multiplying in your body.

The Epivir brand of lamivudine is used to treat HIV, which causes the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Lamivudine is not a cure for HIV or AIDS. The Epivir-HBV brand of lamivudine is used to treat chronic hepatitis B. Epivir-HBV should not be used in people who are infected with both hepatitis B and HIV.

Lamivudine may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

What is the most important information I should know about Epivir HBV (lamivudine)?

Lamivudine should not be taken together with Combivir, a medication that contains a combination of lamivudine and zidovudine. Lamivudine may cause lactic acidosis (the build up of lactic acid in the body). Symptoms can start slowly and gradually get worse: unusual muscle pain and weakness, trouble breathing, fast or uneven heart rate, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, and numbness or cold feeling in your arms or legs. Call your doctor at once if you have any of these symptoms, even if they are only mild. Lamivudine can also cause severe or life-threatening effects on your liver or pancreas. Call your doctor at once if you have any of these symptoms while taking lamivudine: severe pain in your upper stomach spreading to your back, fast heart rate, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, low fever, dark urine, clay-colored stools, or jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes). Before taking lamivudine, tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease, a history of pancreatitis, or if you have used a medicine similar to lamivudine in the past, such as abacavir (Ziagen), didanosine (Videx), stavudine (Zerit), tenofovir (Viread), zalcitabine (Hivid), or zidovudine (Retrovir).

If you have hepatitis B you may develop liver symptoms after you stop taking lamivudine, even months after stopping. Your doctor may want to check your liver function on a regular basis for several months after you stop using this medication. Do not miss any scheduled visits.

Epivir tablets and liquid contain a higher dose of lamivudine than Epivir-HBV. Epivir is for treating HIV and Epivir-HBV is for treating hepatitis B. Each time you get a refill of this medication, be sure you have received the correct brand to treat your condition.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking Epivir HBV (lamivudine)?

You should not take lamivudine if you are also taking Combivir (lamivudine/zidovudine), or if you have ever had an allergic reaction to a medicine containing lamivudine, including Combivir, Epzicom, or Trizivir. Before taking lamivudine, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have:

  • kidney disease;
  • liver disease (including hepatitis B);
  • a history of pancreatitis; or
  • if you have used a medicine similar to lamivudine in the past, such as abacavir (Ziagen), didanosine (Videx), stavudine (Zerit), tenofovir (Viread), zalcitabine (Hivid), or zidovudine (Retrovir).

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

Lamivudine may cause lactic acidosis (the build up of lactic acid in the body). Lactic acidosis symptoms can start slowly and gradually get worse. Symptoms include unusual muscle pain and weakness, trouble breathing, fast or uneven heart rate, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, and numbness or cold feeling in your arms or legs. Call your doctor at once if you have any of these symptoms, even if they are only mild. Early signs of lactic acidosis generally get worse over time and this condition can be fatal. Lamivudine can also cause severe or life-threatening effects on your liver or pancreas. Call your doctor at once if you have any of these symptoms while taking lamivudine: severe pain in your upper stomach spreading to your back, fast heart rate, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, low fever, dark urine, clay-colored stools, or jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes). 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. HIV can be passed to the baby if the mother is not properly treated during pregnancy. Lamivudine may also be more likely to cause pancreatitis in a pregnant woman. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment. Take all of your HIV medicines as directed to control your infection while you are pregnant.

Your name may need to be listed on an antiviral pregnancy registry when you start using lamivudine. The purpose of this registry is to track the outcome of the pregnancy and delivery to evaluate whether lamivudine had any effect on the baby.

You should not breast-feed while you are using lamivudine. Women with HIV or AIDS should not breast-feed at all. Even if your baby is born without HIV, you may still pass the virus to the baby in your breast milk.

If you have diabetes, you should know that the liquid forms of lamivudine contain 3 to 4 grams of sucrose (sugar) per dose.

How should I take Epivir HBV (lamivudine)?

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

Lamivudine can be taken with or without food.

You may need to break a lamivudine tablet in half when giving this medication to a child. Call your doctor if the child has any trouble swallowing the tablet.

Measure the liquid form of lamivudine 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.

Epivir tablets and liquid contain a higher dose of lamivudine than Epivir-HBV. Epivir is for treating HIV and Epivir-HBV is for treating hepatitis B. Each time you get a refill of this medication, be sure you have received the correct brand to treat your condition.

If you have hepatitis B you may develop liver symptoms after you stop taking this medication, even months after stopping. Your doctor may want to check your liver function at regular visits for several months after you stop using lamivudine. Do not miss any scheduled visits.

To be sure this medication is helping your condition and not causing harmful effects, your blood will need to be tested on a regular basis. Do not miss any scheduled appointments.

HIV/AIDS is usually treated with a combination of different drugs. To best treat your condition, use all of your medications as directed by your doctor. Be sure to read the medication guide or patient instructions provided with each of your medications. Do not change your doses or medication schedule without advice from your doctor. Every person with HIV or AIDS should remain under the care of a doctor.

Store this medication at room temperature away from moisture and heat. You may keep the oral solution (liquid) in the refrigerator but do not let it freeze.

What happens if I miss a dose?

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 the 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. Symptoms of a lamivudine overdose are not known.

Epivir HBV (lamivudine) side effects

Stop using lamivudine and 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.

Call your doctor at once if you have any of these other serious side effects:

  • liver damage – nausea, stomach pain, low fever, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes);
  • lactic acidosis – muscle pain or weakness, numb or cold feeling in your arms and legs, trouble breathing, nausea with vomiting, and fast or uneven heart rate;
  • pancreatitis – severe pain in your upper stomach spreading to your back, nausea and vomiting, fast heart rate;
  • peripheral neuropathy – numbness, tingling, or pain in your hands or feet;
  • easy bruising or bleeding, unusual weakness, pale skin;
  • white patches or sores inside your mouth or on your lips;
  • fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms; or
  • any other signs of new infection.

Less serious side effects may include:

  • cough;
  • sleep problems (insomnia), strange dreams;
  • nausea, vomiting, diarrhea;
  • joint or muscle pain;
  • dizziness, headache, tired feeling; or
  • changes in the shape or location of body fat (especially in your arms, legs, face, neck, breasts, and trunk).

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Tell your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect.

What other drugs will affect Epivir HBV (lamivudine)?

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

  • interferon-alfa (Roferon, Intron, Rebetron);
  • trimethoprim (Bactrim, Proloprim, Septra, Trimpex); or
  • ribavirin (Rebetol, Ribasphere, Copegus Virazole).

This list is not complete and there may be other drugs that can interact with lamivudine. 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.

Popularity: 5% [?]

Nov
5th

Copegus (Ribavirin)

Copegus (Ribavirin)

Ribavirin is an antiviral medication.

Ribavirin must be used together with an interferon alfa product (such as Peg-Intron or Intron A) to treat chronic hepatitis C.

Ribavirin may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

What is the most important information I should know about Copegus (Ribavirin)?

Ribavirin is not effective when used alone to treat hepatitis C. Ribavirin must be used together with an interferon alfa product (such as Peg-Intron or Intron A) to treat chronic hepatitis C. This medication can cause birth defects or death in an unborn baby.

  • If you are a woman, do not take ribavirin if you are pregnant.
  • If you are a man, do not take ribavirin if your female sexual partner is pregnant. An unborn baby could also be harmed if a man fathers the child while he is taking ribavirin.
  • Use at least two effective forms of birth control while either sexual partner is taking ribavirin, and for at least 6 months after treatment ends.
  • Tell your doctor right away if a pregnancy occurs while either the mother or the father is taking ribavirin.

Ribavirin may decrease the number of red blood cells in your body. This is called anemia and it can be life-threatening in people who have heart disease or circulation problems. To be sure this medication is not causing harmful effects, your blood will need to be tested on a regular basis. Do not miss any scheduled visits to your doctor.

Call your doctor at once if you have pale or yellowed skin, dark colored urine, fever, confusion, chest pain, shortness of breath, or weakness. These may be signs of serious anemia.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking Copegus (Ribavirin)?

You should not take this medication if you are allergic to ribavirin, or if you have:

  • severe liver disease;
  • autoimmune hepatitis;
  • a hemoglobin disorder such as anemia, thalassemia (Mediterranean anemia), or sickle-cell anemia; or
  • if you are pregnant woman, or a man whose female sexual partner is pregnant.

Before using ribavirin, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have:

  • kidney or liver disease;
  • hepatitis B infection;
  • a blood cell disorder;
  • cancer;
  • psoriasis;
  • diabetes;
  • sarcoidosis;
  • a thyroid disorder;
  • hepatitis B virus or human immunodeficiency virus (HIV or AIDS);
  • a history of heart disease, high blood pressure, or a heart attack;
  • a history of depression or suicide attempt;
  • a history of drug or alcohol addiction; or
  • a history of a liver or other organ transplant.
  • Tell your doctor if you have been treated with interferon in the past and it did not work well in treating your hepatitis C.

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

This medication can cause birth defects or death in an unborn baby.

  • If you are a woman, do not take ribavirin if you are pregnant. You will need frequent pregnancy tests to make sure you are not pregnant while taking ribavirin.
  • If you are a man, do not take ribavirin if your female sexual partner is pregnant. An unborn baby could also be harmed if a man fathers the child while he is taking ribavirin. Your sexual partner will need frequent pregnancy tests to make sure she is not pregnant while you are taking ribavirin.
  • Use at least two effective forms of birth control while either sexual partner is taking ribavirin, and for at least 6 months after treatment ends.
  • Tell your doctor right away if a pregnancy occurs while either the mother or the father is taking ribavirin.

Your name may need to be listed on a ribavirin pregnancy registry if you become pregnant while you or your male sexual partner are taking this medication or during the 6 months after treatment ends. The purpose of this registry is to track the outcome of the pregnancy and delivery to evaluate whether ribavirin had any effect on the baby.

It is not known whether ribavirin passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

How should I take Copegus (Ribavirin)?

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

Ribavirin is not effective when used alone to treat hepatitis C. It must be used together with an interferon alfa product (such as Peg-Intron or Intron A) to treat chronic hepatitis C. Take this medicine with food.

Measure the liquid form of ribavirin 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 for one.

Ribavirin may decrease the number of red blood cells in your body. This is called anemia and it can be life-threatening in people who have heart disease or circulation problems. To be sure this medication is not causing harmful effects, your blood will need to be tested on a regular basis. Your liver and thyroid function may also need to be checked. Do not miss any scheduled visits to your doctor.

Call your doctor at once if you have pale or yellowed skin, dark colored urine, fever, confusion, chest pain, shortness of breath, or weakness. These may be signs of serious anemia.

It is important to use ribavirin regularly to get the most benefit. Get your prescription refilled before you run out of medicine completely. You may need to take this medication for many months.

Drink extra fluids while you are taking ribavirin to keep from getting dehydrated, especially during exercise or in hot weather.

Ribavirin can cause dry mouth, which could lead to tooth decay or gum disease. If you vomit while taking ribavirin, rinse your mouth out with water to prevent damage to your teeth or gums. Be sure to have regular dental exams while you are taking this medication.

Store ribavirin tablets and capsules at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light. Store ribavirin liquid (oral solution) in the refrigerator. Do not allow it to freeze.

What happens if I miss a dose?

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. If you have not taken the medication for longer than 24 hours, call your doctor for instructions. 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 easy bruising or bleeding, urinating less than usual or not at all, chest pain or heavy feeling, pain spreading to the arm or shoulder, nausea, sweating, or a general ill feeling.

Copegus (Ribavirin) 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 ribavirin and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

  • pale or yellowed skin, dark colored urine, easy bruising or bleeding, confusion, or unusual weakness;
  • severe depression, hallucinations, thoughts of suicide or hurting yourself;
  • fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms, trouble breathing;
  • severe blistering, peeling, and red skin rash;
  • blood diarrhea, or black tarry stools;
  • chest pain or heavy feeling, pain spreading to the arm or shoulder, nausea, sweating, general ill feeling; or
  • severe pain in your upper stomach spreading to your back, nausea and vomiting, fast heart rate.

Less serious side effects may include:

  • feeling tired or irritable;
  • dry mouth, cough;
  • headache, dizziness;
  • hearing or vision problems;
  • hair loss, dry skin, rash, itching;
  • joint or muscle pain; or
  • sleep problems (insomnia).

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Tell your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect.

What other drugs will affect Copegus?

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

  • abacavir (Ziagen);
  • didanosine (Videx);
  • lamivudine (Combivir, Epivir, Epzicom, Trizivir);
  • stavudine (Zerit);
  • tenofovir (Viread);
  • zalcitabine (Hivid); or
  • zidovudine (Retrovir, AZT).

This list is not complete and there may be other drugs that can interact with ribavirin. 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.

Popularity: 5% [?]

Nov
5th

Zerit (Stavudine)

Zerit (Stavudine)

Zerit is an antiviral medication that prevents human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) cells from multiplying in your body. HIV attacks the immune system, slowly destroying the body’s ability to fight off infection.

Zerit is used to treat HIV, which causes the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). It is not a cure for HIV or AIDS.

Zerit may also be used for other purposes not listed.

Important information about Zerit

Zerit may cause lactic acidosis (the build up of lactic acid in the body). Lactic acidosis can start slowly and gradually get worse. Symptoms include unusual muscle pain or weakness, numb or cold feeling in your arms and legs, trouble breathing, nausea with vomiting, fast or uneven heart rate, dizziness, and feeling very weak or tired. Contact your doctor at once if you have any of these symptoms, even if they are only mild. Early signs of lactic acidosis generally get worse over time and this condition can be fatal. Zerit can also cause severe or life-threatening effects on your liver or pancreas. Call your doctor at once if you have any of these symptoms while taking Zerit: severe pain in your upper stomach spreading to your back, fast heart rate, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, low fever, dark urine, clay-colored stools, or jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes). Before taking Zerit, tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease, a history of pancreatitis, or if you have used a medicine similar to stavudine in the past, such as abacavir (Ziagen), didanosine (Videx), lamivudine (Epivir), tenofovir (Viread), zalcitabine (Hivid), or zidovudine (Retrovir).

Before taking Zerit

Do not use Zerit if you are allergic to stavudine.

If you have certain conditions, you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely take this medication. Before taking Zerit, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have:

  • kidney disease;
  • liver disease;
  • diabetes; or
  • a history of pancreatitis.

Zerit may cause lactic acidosis (the build up of lactic acid in the body). Lactic acidosis can start slowly and gradually get worse. Symptoms include unusual muscle pain or weakness, numb or cold feeling in your arms and legs, trouble breathing, nausea with vomiting, fast or uneven heart rate, dizziness, and feeling very weak or tired. Contact your doctor at once if you have any of these symptoms, even if they are only mild. Early signs of lactic acidosis generally get worse over time and this condition can be fatal. Zerit can also cause severe or life-threatening effects on your liver or pancreas. Call your doctor at once if you have any of these symptoms while taking Zerit: severe pain in your upper stomach spreading to your back, fast heart rate, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, low fever, dark urine, clay-colored stools, or jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes). 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. HIV can be passed to the baby if the mother is not properly treated during pregnancy. Zerit may also be more likely to cause lactic acidosis in a pregnant woman. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment. Take all of your HIV medicines as directed to control your infection while you are pregnant.

Your name may need to be listed on an antiviral pregnancy registry when you start using Zerit. The purpose of this registry is to track the outcome of the pregnancy and delivery to evaluate whether Zerit had any effect on the baby.

You should not breast-feed while you are using Zerit. Women with HIV or AIDS should not breast-feed at all. Even if your baby is born without HIV, you may still pass the virus to the baby in your breast milk.

If you have diabetes, you should know that the liquid form of this medication contains 50 milligrams (mg) of sucrose (sugar) per milliliter (mL). This is equal to 250 milligrams of sugar per teaspoon (5 mL) of Zerit liquid.

How should I take Zerit?

Take Zerit exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not take the medication in larger amounts, or take it for longer than recommended by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label.

Zerit comes with patient instructions for safe and effective use. Follow these directions carefully. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

Take Zerit with a full glass of water.

Zerit can be taken with or without food.

Shake the oral suspension (liquid) well just before you measure a dose. To be sure you get the correct dose, measure the liquid with a marked measuring spoon or medicine cup, not with a regular table spoon. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist for one.

It is important to use Zerit regularly to get the most benefit. Get your prescription refilled before you run out of medicine completely.

HIV/AIDS is usually treated with a combination of different drugs. To best treat your condition, use all of your medications as directed by your doctor. Be sure to read the medication guide or patient instructions provided with each of your medications. Do not change your doses or medication schedule without advice from your doctor. Every person with HIV or AIDS should remain under the care of a doctor.

To be sure this medication is helping your condition, your blood will need to be tested on a regular basis. Your liver function may also need to be tested. Do not miss any visits to your doctor.

Store Zerit at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Keep the oral liquid in the refrigerator but do not let it freeze. Throw away any leftover medication after 30 days.

What happens if I miss a dose?

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

Zerit side effects

Stop using Zerit and 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.

Call your doctor at once if you have any of these other serious side effects:

  • liver damage – nausea, stomach pain, low fever, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes);
  • lactic acidosis – muscle pain or weakness, numb or cold feeling in your arms and legs, trouble breathing, nausea with vomiting, fast or uneven heart rate, dizziness, or feeling very weak or tired;
  • pancreatitis – severe pain in your upper stomach spreading to your back, nausea and vomiting, fast heart rate;
  • peripheral neuropathy – numbness, tingling, or pain in your hands or feet;
  • high blood sugar – increased thirst, fruity breath odor, increased urination, drowsiness, dry skin, nausea, and vomiting; or
  • any signs of infection such as fever, chills, sore throat, flu symptoms, easy bruising or bleeding (nosebleeds, bleeding gums), mouth sores, or unusual weakness.

Less serious side effects may include:

  • diarrhea;
  • muscle pain;
  • headache;
  • mild skin rash; or
  • changes in the shape or location of body fat (especially in your arms, legs, face, neck, breasts, and trunk).

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Tell your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect.

What other drugs will affect Zerit?

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

  • didanosine (Videx);
  • hydroxyurea (Droxia, Hydrea);
  • interferon-alfa (Roferon, Intron, Rebetron);
  • ribavirin (Rebetol, Ribasphere, Copegus Virazole); or
  • zidovudine (Retrovir).

This list is not complete and there may be other drugs that can interact with Zerit. 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.

Popularity: 5% [?]

Nov
5th

Hair Loss Cream

Hair Loss Cream

Hair Loss Cream is a scientifically proven hair loss prevention and hair re-growth formula. This breakthrough herbal formulation, which controls hair loss without any side effects, has now become the natural choice of many customers worldwide.

How Taken

Gently massage the cream into the scalp using fingertips. Cover the entire scalp, part by part. For best results, leave on overnight. Rinse in the morning if desired. Use daily. In case of severe hair loss, use twice daily.

Drug Class and Mechanism

Stimulates the Anagenic (Active) phase of hair growth cycle and induces quick multiplication of hair fibre cells and finally improves tensile strength of hair and increases hair density.

Missed Dose

If you miss a dose of this medicine and you are using it regularly, take it as soon as possible. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Storage

Store at the room temperature away from moisture and sunlight. Keep out of the reach of children.

Warnings Precautions

Do not use in case of scalp injury, cut, wound or any other infection.

Possible Side Effects

Hair Loss Cream is not known to have any side effects if taken as per the prescribed dosage.

More Information

Diffuse Hair Loss (Gradual loss of hair over a period of time): 20% reduction in hair loss in 2 weeks. Continued use ensures upto 70% reduction in hair loss in 6 months. Aloepecia Areata (sudden development of bald patch): Re-growth of 40% hair on the bald area within 3 months. Associated symptoms of hair loss (itching/dryness/redness of scalp): 75% reduction in 2 weeks.

Popularity: 5% [?]

Nov
3rd

Sinemet (Carbidopa/Levodopa)

Sinemet (Carbidopa/Levodopa)

Levodopa is converted to a chemical called dopamine (DOE pa meen) in the brain. Symptoms of Parkinson’s disease may be caused by low levels dopamine in the brain. Levodopa is turned into dopamine in the body.

Carbidopa helps prevent the breakdown of levodopa before it can reach the brain and take effect.

The combination of carbidopa and levodopa is used to treat Parkinson symptoms such as muscle stiffness, tremors, spasms, and poor muscle control.

Carbidopa and levodopa is also used to treat Parkinson symptoms caused by carbon monoxide poisoning or manganese intoxication.

Carbidopa and levodopa may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

What is the most important information I should know about Sinemet (carbidopa and levodopa)?

If you are already taking levodopa (Larodopa, Dopar), you must stop taking it at least 12 hours before you start taking carbidopa and levodopa. It may take up to several weeks of using carbidopa and levodopa before your symptoms improve. For best results, keep using the medication as directed. Talk with your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after a few weeks of treatment. Also tell your doctor if the effects of this medication seem to wear off quickly in between doses. Do not crush, chew, or break an extended-release tablet (Sinemet CR). Swallow the pill whole. Breaking or opening the pill may cause too much of the drug to be released at one time. Carbidopa and levodopa 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.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking Sinemet (carbidopa and levodopa)?

Do not take carbidopa and levodopa if you have used an MAO inhibitor such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), or tranylcypromine (Parnate) within the past 14 days. Serious, life-threatening side effects can occur if you take carbidopa and levodopa before the MAO inhibitor has cleared from your body.

Do not take this medication if you are allergic to carbidopa (Lodosyn) or levodopa (Larodopa), or if you have:

  • narrow-angle glaucoma;
  • unusual skin lesions that have not been checked by a doctor; or
  • a history of malignant melanoma (skin cancer).

Before taking carbidopa and levodopa, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have:

  • heart disease, high blood pressure, coronary artery disease, a heart rhythm disorder, or a prior heart attack;
  • asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), or other breathing disorder;
  • liver disease;
  • kidney disease;
  • an endocrine (hormonal) disease;
  • a stomach or intestinal ulcer;
  • wide-angle glaucoma; or
  • depression or other mental illness.

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

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. It is not known whether this medicine passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

The disintegrating tablet (such as Parcopa) may contain phenylalanine. Talk to your doctor before using this form of carbidopa and levodopa if you have phenylketonuria (PKU).

How should I take Sinemet (carbidopa and levodopa)?

If you are already taking levodopa (Larodopa, Dopar), you must stop taking it at least 12 hours before you start taking carbidopa and levodopa.

Take this medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take it in larger amounts or for longer than recommended. Follow the directions on your prescription label.

Carbidopa and levodopa can be taken with or without food.

Do not crush, chew, or break an extended-release tablet (Sinemet CR). Swallow the pill whole. Breaking or opening the pill may cause too much of the drug to be released at one time.

The regular tablet can be broken or crushed if needed to make it easier to swallow.

To take the orally disintegrating tablet (Parcopa):

  • Keep the tablet in its blister pack until you are ready to take the medicine. Open the package and peel back the foil from the tablet blister. Do not push a tablet through the foil or you may damage the tablet.
  • Using dry hands, remove the tablet and place it in your mouth. It will begin to dissolve right away.
  • Do not swallow the tablet whole. Allow it to dissolve in your mouth without chewing. Swallow several times as the tablet dissolves.

It may take up to several weeks of using carbidopa and levodopa before your symptoms improve. For best results, keep using the medication as directed. Talk with your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after a few weeks of treatment. Also tell your doctor if the effects of this medication seem to wear off quickly in between doses.

To be sure this medication is helping your condition and not causing harmful side effects, your blood will need to be tested on a regular basis. Your kidney, heart, and liver function may also need to be tested. Do not miss any scheduled appointments.

This medication can cause you to have unusual results with certain medical tests. Tell any doctor who treats you that you are using carbidopa and levodopa.

Parkinson’s disease is sometimes treated with a combination of different drugs. To best treat your condition, use all of your medications as directed by your doctor. Be sure to read the medication guide or patient instructions provided with each of your medications. Do not change your doses or medication schedule without advice from your doctor.

Store carbidopa and levodopa at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light.

What happens if I miss a dose?

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to take the medicine and skip the missed dose. 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 uneven heart rate, muscle spasms, and severe nausea or vomiting.

Sinemet (carbidopa and levodopa) side effects

You may notice that your sweat, urine, or saliva appears dark in color, such as red, brown, or black. This is not a harmful side effect, but it may cause staining of your clothes or bed sheets.

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. Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

  • restless muscle movements in your eyes, tongue, jaw, or neck;
  • worsening of tremors (uncontrolled shaking);
  • fever, stiff muscles, confusion, sweating, fast heart rate, rapid breathing;
  • seizure (convulsions);
  • severe nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea;
  • uneven heart rate or fluttering in your chest;
  • confusion, agitation, unusual thoughts or behavior; or
  • depressed mood, thoughts of suicide or hurting yourself.

Less serious side effects may include:

  • nausea, loss of appetite;
  • diarrhea, constipation, upset stomach;
  • headache, dizziness, drowsiness;
  • nightmares, increased dreaming;
  • numbness or tingly feeling;
  • muscle pain; or
  • skin rash or itching.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Tell your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect.

What other drugs will affect Sinemet (carbidopa and levodopa)?

Before taking carbidopa and levodopa, tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines:

  • metoclopramide (Reglan);
  • isoniazid (Nydrazid);
  • phenytoin (Dilantin);
  • papaverine (Pavabid, Papacon, Pavagen, Pavacot);
  • blood pressure medication;
  • antidepressants such as amitriptyline (Elavil, Etrafon), amoxapine (Ascendin), clomipramine (Anafranil), desipramine (Norpramin), doxepin (Sinequan), imipramine (Janimine, Tofranil), nortriptyline (Pamelor), protriptyline (Vivactil), or trimipramine (Surmontil); or
  • phenothiazines such as chlorpromazine (Thorazine), fluphenazine (Prolixin), mesoridazine (Serentil), perphenazine (Trilafon), prochlorperazine (Compazine), thioridazine (Mellaril), or trifluperazine (Stelazine).

This list is not complete and there may be other drugs that can interact with carbidopa and levodopa. Tell your doctor about all your prescription and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor.

Popularity: 5% [?]

Nov
3rd

Sustiva (Efavirenz)

Sustiva (Efavirenz)

Sustiva is an antiviral medication that prevents human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) cells from multiplying in your body.

Sustiva is used to treat HIV, which causes the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). It is not a cure for HIV or AIDS.

Sustiva may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

Important information about Sustiva

Sustiva may cause serious psychiatric symptoms including severe depression, suicidal thoughts, aggression, extreme fear, or unusual behavior. Contact your doctor at once if you have any of these side effects.

Do not use Sustiva without telling your doctor if you are pregnant. It could cause harm to the unborn baby. Use an effective form of birth control, and tell your doctor if you become pregnant during treatment. Do not take Sustiva with astemizole (Hismanal), bepridil (Vascor), cisapride (Propulsid), pimozide (Orap), midazolam (Versed), triazolam (Halcion), voriconazole (Vfend), or ergot medicines such as dihydroergotamine (D.H.E. 45), ergonovine (Ergotrate), ergotamine (Ergomar, Cafergot, Wigraine), or methylergonovine (Methergine). These drugs can cause life-threatening side effects if you use them while you are taking Sustiva.

There are many other medicines that can interact with Sustiva, or make it less effective. 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. Keep a list with you of all the medicines you use and show this list to any doctor or other healthcare provider who treats you.

HIV/AIDS is usually treated with a combination of different drugs. To best treat your condition, use all of your medications as directed by your doctor. Do not change your doses or medication schedule without advice from your doctor. Every person with HIV or AIDS should remain under the care of a doctor.

Taking Sustiva will not prevent you from passing HIV to other people through unprotected sex or sharing of needles. Talk with your doctor about safe methods of preventing HIV transmission during sex, such as using a condom and spermicide. Sharing drug or medicine needles is never safe, even for a healthy person.

Before taking Sustiva

Do not use this medication if you are allergic to Sustiva, or if you are using any of the following drugs:

  • astemizole (Hismanal);
  • bepridil (Vascor);
  • cisapride (Propulsid);
  • midazolam (Versed) or triazolam (Halcion);
  • pimozide (Orap);
  • voriconazole (Vfend); or
  • ergot medicine such as ergotamine (Ergomar, Ergostat, Cafergot, Ercaf, Wigraine), dihydroergotamine (D.H.E. 45, Migranal Nasal Spray), ergonovine (Ergotrate), or methylergonovine (Methergine).

Using any of these medicines while you are taking Sustiva can cause serious medical problems or death.

Before taking Sustiva, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have

  • liver disease (including hepatitis B or C);
  • high cholesterol or triglycerides; or
  • if you have ever taken delavirdine (Rescriptor) or nevirapine (Viramune) and they were not effective in treating your condition.

If you have any of these conditions, you may not be able to use Sustiva, or you may need a dosage adjustment or special tests during treatment.

FDA pregnancy category D. This medication can cause harm to an unborn baby. Do not use Sustiva without your doctor’s consent if you are pregnant. Tell your doctor if you become pregnant during treatment. Use an effective form of birth control while you are using this medication. Ask your doctor about using a non-hormone method of birth control (such as a condom, diaphragm, spermicide) to prevent pregnancy while taking Sustiva. HIV can be passed to the baby if the mother is not properly treated during pregnancy. Take all of your HIV medicines as directed to control your infection while you are pregnant.

Your name may need to be listed on an antiviral pregnancy registry when you start using Sustiva. The purpose of this registry is to track the outcome of the pregnancy and delivery to evaluate whether Sustiva had any effect on the baby.

You should not breast-feed while you are using Sustiva. Women with HIV or AIDS should not breast-feed at all. Even if your baby is born without HIV, you may still pass the virus to the baby in your breast milk.

How should I take Sustiva?

Take Sustiva exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not take the medication in larger amounts, or take it for longer than recommended by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label.

This medication comes with patient instructions for safe and effective use. Follow these directions carefully. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

Take this medicine with a full glass of water.

Sustiva can be taken with or without food. Avoid taking with a high-fat meal, which can make it harder for your body to absorb the medication.

Sustiva can cause side effects such as mood or behavior changes. These symptoms may improve the longer you take the medication. Taking Sustiva at bedtime may also lessen these effects. Contact your doctor if you have more serious symptoms such as severe depression or thoughts of hurting yourself.

It is important to take Sustiva regularly to get the most benefit. Get your prescriptions refilled before you run out of medicine completely.

Do not take Sustiva as your only HIV medication. HIV/AIDS is usually treated with a combination of different drugs. Your disease may become resistant to Sustiva if you do not take it in combination with other HIV medicines your doctor has prescribed.

To best treat your condition, use all of your medications as directed by your doctor. Do not change your doses or medication schedule without advice from your doctor. Every person with HIV or AIDS should remain under the care of a doctor.

To be sure this medication is helping your condition, your blood will need to be tested on a regular basis. Your liver function may also need to be tested. It is important that you not miss any scheduled visits to your doctor.

This medication can cause you to have a false positive drug-screening test. If you provide a urine sample for drug-screening, tell the laboratory staff that you are taking Sustiva.

Store Sustiva at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

What happens if I miss a dose?

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 the 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.

Symptoms of an Sustiva overdose may include confusion, lack of balance or coordination, severe mood or behavior changes, or thoughts of suicide.

Sustiva 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.

Sustiva may cause serious psychiatric symptoms including confusion, severe depression, suicidal thoughts, aggression, extreme fear, hallucinations, or unusual behavior. Contact your doctor at once if you have any of these side effects, even if you have had them before.

Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

  • fever, sore throat, and headache with a severe blistering, peeling, and red skin rash;
  • nausea, stomach pain, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes);
  • fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms; or
  • any other signs of new infection.

Less serious side effects may be more likely to occur, such as:

  • mild nausea, vomiting, or stomach pain;
  • diarrhea or constipation;
  • cough;
  • blurred vision;
  • headache, dizziness, tired feeling;
  • trouble concentrating;
  • muscle or joint pain;
  • sleep problems (insomnia), unusual dreams; or
  • changes in the shape or location of body fat (especially in your arms, legs, face, neck, breasts, and waist).

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.

What other drugs will affect Sustiva?

There are many other medicines that can interact with Sustiva, or make it less effective. Before taking Sustiva, tell your doctor if you are using any of the following drugs:

  • sildenafil (Viagra);
  • St. John’s wort;
  • a blood thinner such as warfarin (Coumadin);
  • a cholesterol medication such as Lipitor or Zocor;
  • an antibiotic such as clarithromycin (Biaxin), itraconazole (Sporanox), rifabutin (Mycobutin), or rifampin (Rifadin, Rifater, Rifamate, Rimactane);
  • heart or blood pressure medications such as amlodipine (Norvasc), diltiazem (Tiazac, Cartia, Cardizem), felodipine (Plendil), nicardipine (Cardene), nifedipine (Procardia, Adalat), nimodipine (Nimotop), nisoldipine (Sular), or verapamil (Calan, Covera, Isoptin, Verelan);
  • other HIV medicines such as amprenavir (Agenerase), indinavir (Crixivan), lopinovir/ritonavir (Kaletra), nevirapine (Viramune), ritonavir (Norvir), or saquinavir (Invirase); or
  • seizure medications such as phenytoin (Dilantin) or carbamazepine (Tegretol).

If you are using any of these drugs, you may not be able to use Sustiva, or you may need dosage adjustments or special tests during treatment.

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. Keep a list with you of all the medicines you use and show this list to any doctor or other healthcare provider who treats you.

Popularity: 5% [?]

Nov
1st

Ophthacare

Ophthacare

Ophthacare eye drops provide a cool and soothing effect and helps against eye irritations and strains. It can also be useful in managing infective, inflammatory and allergic eye disorders.

How Taken

1 to 2 drops, 4-5 times daily.

Drug Class and Mechanism

Ophthacare is effective in the management of infective and inflammatory eye disorders. Ophthacare also relieves congestion, and by virtue of its cooling effect, is beneficial in eyestrain. Ideal for contact lens wearers to use at bedtime. Ophthacare relieves the strains, caused by contact lens.

Missed Dose

If you miss a dose of this medicine and you are using it regularly, take it as soon as possible. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Storage

Store at the room temperature away from moisture and sunlight. Keep out of the reach of children.

Warnings Precautions

No absolute contraindications. Consult your healthcare professional if pregnant or nursing.

Possible Side Effects

Ophthacare is not known to have any side effects if taken as per the prescribed dosage.

More Information

The herbs, used in Ophthacare eye drops, are reported to have various pharmacological activities, which in combination has produced a synergistic effect in terms of antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory activities. Hence, Ophthacare eye drops are beneficial in patients with acute and chronic conjunctivitis which appears as epidemic in certain seasons of the year.

Popularity: 5% [?]

Nov
1st

Tulasi

Tulasi

Tulasi is an herb that promotes optimum respiratory support. It contains a potent anti-asthmatic effect and is used for catarrh and bronchitis.

How Taken

1 capsule twice a day before meals with water. Please maintain an hour’s gap between intake of our products and other allopathic drugs.

Drug Class and Mechanism

Tulasi has antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and expectorant properties that is useful in respiratory tract infections. It also helps during respiratory stress.

Missed Dose

If you miss a dose of this medicine and you are using it regularly, take it as soon as possible. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Storage

Store at the room temperature away from moisture and sunlight. Keep out of the reach of children.

Warnings Precautions

No absolute contraindications. Consult your healthcare professional if pregnant or nursing. Recommended only at the age of 14 years and above.

Possible Side Effects

Tulasi is not known to have any side effects if taken as per the prescribed dosage.

More Information

Many people use Tulasi because it contains a potent anti-stress agent. This herb also possesses anti-asthmatic and anti-rheumatic effect.

Popularity: 5% [?]


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