VITAMINS & MINERALS: Calcium and Vitamin D Indication Maxical ® (Calcium carbonate) is used in the treatment of deficiency states of calcium and as a dietary supplement when intake may be inadequate. The dietary requirement varies with age and is relatively greater in childhood, pregnancy and lactation due to increased demand. Contraindication 1. Hypercalcaemia and hyperparathyroidism […]
TOPICAL PREPARATION: Miconazole Nitrate +Hydrocortisone Indication 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 […]
ANTIBIOTICS: Meropenem Indication Meromax Injcection is indicated for the treatment in adults and children of the following infections caused by single or multiple bacteria sensitive to Meropenem. Pneumonias and Nosocomial Pneumonias Urinary Tract Infections Intra-abdominal Infections Gynaecological Infections, such as endometritis and pelvic inflammatory disease Skin and Skin Structure Infections Meningitis Septicaemia Empiric treatment for presumed […]
VITAMINS & MINERALS: Calcium + Vit D3 Indication 1. Treatment of osteoporosis, rickets, osteomalacia and tetany. 2. As supplement during pregnancy and lactation. 3. For prevention and treatment of Calcium and Vitamin D deficiency. Contraindication Absolute contraindications are hypercalcaemia, primary hyperparathyroidism, kidney stone, severe renal failure, Calcium and Vitamin D overdosage, hypersensitivity to […]
ANTIBIOTICS: Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride Indication Typhoid fever, urinary tract infections, respiratory tract infections, gastro-intestinal tract infections, uro-genital tract infections, bone & joint infections, skin & skin structure infections, gonorrhea and other sexually transmitted diseases, severe systemic infections, surgical prophylaxis. Contraindication Maprocin is contraindicated in patients who have shown hypersensitivity to Ciprofloxacin and other quinolones. Maprocin is also […]
NSAIDs : Lornoxicam Indication Short-term relief of acute mild to moderate pain, symptomatic relief of pain and inflammation in osteoarthritis & symptomatic relief of pain and inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis. Contraindication Hypersensitivity to Lornoxicam or to any of the excipients, peptic ulcer, severe hepatic impairment, severe renal impairment (Serum creatinine > 700 µmol/l) and Thrombocytopenia and […]
ANTIHYPERTENSIVES: Losartan Potassium Indication Losartan is indicated in the treatment of all grades of hypertension and heart failure. Moreover it is indicated in hypertensive patients with type II diabetes and delay the progression of renal diseases. Contraindication Losartan is contraindicated in pregnancy and lactation. It is also contraindicated to patients who are hypersensitive to any component […]
ANTIHYPERTENSIVES: Losartan Potassium + Hydrochlorothiazide Indication Losan Plus ® is indicated in the treatment of hypertension. Contraindication This combination is contraindicated in patients who are hypersensitive to any component of this product. Because of the hydrochlorothiazide component, this product is contraindicated in patients with anuria or hypersensitivity to other sulfonamide-derived drugs. Dosage & Administration The usual […]
LIPID LOWERING DRUGS: Atorvastatin Indication Lipex (Atorvastatin) is indicated in primary hypercholesterolaemia, heterozygous familial hypercholesterolaemia, homozygous familial hypercholesterolaemia or combined (mixed) hyperlipidaemia in patients who have not responded adequately to diet and other appropriate measures. Contraindication Hypercholesterolaemia and Mixed Dyslipidemia: The recommended starting dose of Lipex (Atorvastatin) is 10 or 20 mg once daily. Patients who require a large reduction […]
NSAIDs : Ketorolac Indication Ketorin (Ketorolac) is indicated for the short-term management of moderate to severe pain. A beneficial effect has been shown in acute pain, in renal colic and in cancer pain but the major indication is for post-operative pain. Contraindication Ketorolac is contraindicated in the following situations: Patients previously sensitive to Ketorolac or Aspirin […]