Montelukast Sodium Indications Monkon is indicated for: Pharmacology Montelukast is a selective and orally active leukotriene receptor antagonist that inhibits the cysteinyl leukotriene receptor (CysLT1). The cysteinyl leukotrienes (LTC4, LTD4, LTE4) are products of arachidonic acid metabolism and are released from various cells, including mast cells and eosinophils. Cysteinyl leukotrienes and leukotriene receptor occupation have […]
Amoxicillin + Clavulanic Acid Indications Co-amoxiclav is indicated for short-term treatment of bacterial infections at the following sites: Composition Pharmacology Pharmacodynamic properties: Co-amoxiclav is an antibacterial combination consisting of the antibiotic Amoxicillin and the (3-lactamase inhibitor Clavulanic Acid. Amoxicillin has a broad spectrum of bactericidal activity against many Gram-positive & Gram-negative microorganisms but it is […]
Miconazole Nitrate + Hydrocortisone Indications For the topical treatment of inflamed dermatoses where infection by susceptible organisms and inflammation coexist e.g. intertrigo and infected eczema. For moist or dry eczema or dermatitis including atopic eczema, primary irritant or contact allergic eczema or seborrheic eczema including that associated with acne. Also for interiginous eczema including inflammatory […]
Miconazole Nitrate Indications Micason oral gel is indicated- Micason cream is indicated in dermatomycoses, e.g.: In addition miconazole cream has a very rapid alleviating effect on the pruritis which frequently accompanies infection. Pharmacology Pharmacodynamics: Miconazole possesses an antifungal activity against the common dermatophytes and yeasts as well as an antibacterial activity against certain gram-positive bacilli […]
Chloroquine Phosphate Indications Malorin is indicated in the following cases: Pharmacology Chloroquine is used for malarial prophylaxis (as a suppressive) and in managing acute attacks of malaria. It is highly active against erythrocytic forms of P. vivax, P. malariae and P. falciparum. It influences Hb digestion by increasing intravesicular pH in malaria parasite cells and […]
Metformin Hydrochloride Indications Treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus, particularly in overweight patients when dietary management and exercise alone does not result in adequate glycaemic control. A reduction of diabetic complications has been shown in overweight type 2 diabetic adult patients treated with metformin as first-line therapy after diet failure. Pharmacology Metformin is a biguanide […]
Orlistat Indications Adults: Lowet is indicated in conjunction with a mildly hypocaloric diet for the treatment of obese patients with a body mass index (BMI)>30 kg/m2 and overweight patients (BMI >28 kg/m2 ) with associated risk factors such as type II diabetes, hyperlipidemia and hypertension. Treatment with Lowet should be discontinued after 12 weeks in patients who […]
Loratadine Indications Lorafast tablet provides fast, effective relief from the symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis, perennial allergic rhinitis and skin allergies including chronic urticaria. It is also effective in alleviating symptoms of allergic rhinitis such as sneezing, nasal discharge, itching, ocular itching and burning. Nasal and ocular sign and symptoms are relieved rapidly after oral […]
Ursodeoxycholic Acid Indications Livacor is indicated for the treatment of Description Livacor is used to reduce the cholesterol saturation of bile and to promote the dissolution of gallstones. The cholesterol saturation of bile is reduced by Livacor, allowing gradual solubilization of cholesterol gallstones. Cholesterol of secretion into bile is reduced and bile acid secretion rate […]
Lithium Carbonate Indications Treatment and prophylaxis of mania, bipolar disorder and recurrent depression. Pharmacology Although lithium has been used for over 50 years in treatment of bipolar disorder, the mechanism of action is still unknown. Lithium’s therapeutic action may be due to a number of effects, ranging from inhibition of enzymes such as glycogen synthase […]