Atorvastatin Calcium Indications Altovas is indicated as an adjunct to diet to reduce elevated total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, apolipoprotein B (Apo-B) and triglycerides levels in following diseases when response to diet and other non-pharmacological measures is inadequate. Pharmacology Atorvastatin is a selective inhibitor of HMG-CoA reductase. This enzyme is the rate-limiting enzyme responsible for the […]
Alprazolam Indications Alprazol is indicated in- Pharmacology Alprazolam is a triazole analog of the 1,4-benzodiazepine class of drugs. It is an anxiolytic with hypnotic and anticonvulsive properties. Alprazolam is presumed to produce its effects via interacting with the Gamma Aminobutyric Acid (GABA)- benzodiazepine receptor complex. Like all benzodiazepines, it causes a dose-related CNS depressant activity […]
Clobetasol Propionate Indications Almovate is indicated for adults, elderly and children over 1 year in following dermatoses. Composition Clobetasol Propionate Cream: Each gram cream contains Clobetasol Propionate BP 0.5 mg (0.05% w/w). Clobetasol Propionate Ointment: Each gram ointment contains Clobetasol Propionate BP 0.5 mg (0.05% w/w). Clobetasol Propionate Scalp Application: Each gram lotion contains Clobetasol […]
Carbonyl Iron + Folic Acid + Zinc Sulfate Indications It is indicated for the treatment and prophylaxis of Iron, Folic Acid and Zinc deficiency especially during pregnancy and lactation. Composition Each capsule contains Pharmacology This timed-release capsule is the combined preparation of Carbonyl Iron, Folic Acid and Zinc Sulphate Monohydrate. It contains Carbonyl Iron with […]
Ibuprofen Indications Alflam oral dosage form is indicated in Rheumatoid arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Gouty arthritis, Juvenile polyarthritis, Ankylosing spondylitis, Synovitis, Low back pain, Dysmenorrhoea, Fever, Migraine, Soft tissue injuries, Pain & Inflammation in dental and musculoskeletal origin. Alflam topical gel contains Alflam and belongs to a group of medicines called non-steroid anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). These medicines reduce pain […]
Levodopa + Carbidopa Indications This tablet is indicated for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease and syndrome. It is useful in relieving many of the symptoms of parkinsonism, particularly rigidity and bradykinesia. This tablet is frequently helpful in the management of tremor, dysphagia, sialorrhea and postural instability associated with Parkinson’s disease and syndrome. Levodopa plus carbidopa […]
Entecavir Indications Alcavir is indicated for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B virus infection in adults and pediatric patients 2 years of age and older with evidence of active viral replication and either evidence of persistent elevation in serum aminotransferases (ALT or AST) or histologically active disease. Pharmacology By competing with the natural substrate deoxyguanosine […]
Sulphamethoxazole + Trimethoprim Indications Cotrimoxazole is bactericidal in vitro to a wide range of Gram-positive and Gram-negative organisms, including Streptococcus, Staphylococcus, Pneumococcus, Neisseria, B. catarrhalis, Escherichia coli, Klebsiella, Proteus spp., Haemophilus, Salmonella, Shigella, Vibrio cholerae, Brucella, Pneumocystis carinii, Nocardia and Bordetella. A particularly high degree of activity is exhibited against Haemophilus influenzae, E. coli and […]
Nitazoxanide Indications Albizox is indicated for the treatment of diarrhea caused by Cryptosporidium parvum, Giardia lamblia and Entamoeba histolytica. Pharmacology Nitazoxanide is a synthetic antiprotozoal agent for oral administration. The antiprotozoal activity of Nitazoxanide is believed to be interference with the Pyruvate Ferredoxin Oxido Reductase (PFOR) enzyme-dependant electron transfer reaction. This reaction is essential for […]
Quinine Sulfate Indications Albiquin is indicated in- Pharmacology Quinine is believed to interfere with protein metabolism and inhibits nucleic acid synthesis in malarial parasites. Quinine is a highly active blood schizonticide and suppresses the asexual cycle of development of malaria parasites in the erythrocytes. It is effective both as a suppressive drug and in the […]