LIPID LOWERING DRUGS: Fenofibrate Indication Fenofibrate (Fenocap) is indicated for hyperlipidemias of type IIa, IIb, III, IV & V in patients who have not responded adequately to diet & other appropriate measures. Contraindication Fenofibrate (Fenocap) is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to Fenofibrate (Fenocap) , severe renal or hepatic impairment, existing gall bladder disease, breast feeding […]
ANTIDIABETICS: Empagliflozin Indication Empagliflozin is indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Contraindication History of serious hypersensitivity reaction to Empagliflozin. Severe renal impairment, end-stage renal disease or dialysis. Dosage & Administration The recommended dose of Empagliflozin is 10 mg once daily in the morning, […]
GASTROPROKINETICS: Itopride Hydrochloride Indication Etopride is indicated for the treatment of gastrointestinal symptoms in chronic gastritis (feeling of enlarged abdomen, upper abdominal pain, anorexia, heartburn, nausea, and vomiting). Contraindication Itopride hydrochloride is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to Itopride hydrochloride or any of the excipients. Itopride hydrochloride should not be used in patients in whom […]
LAXATIVES: Lactulose Indication Management of Constipation, hepatic encephalopathy. Contraindication Since lactulose solution contains galactose, it is contraindicated in patients who require a low galactose diet. Dosage & Administration Constipation: Starting dose Adults : 3-6 teaspoonful daily Children 6-14 years : 3 teaspoonful daily Children 1-5 years : 2 teaspoonful daily Infants : 1 teaspoonful […]
NSAIDs : Etoricoxib Indication Eroflam (Etoricoxib) is indicated for relief of pain and inflammation in osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, other chronic musculoskeletal disorders, acute gout, dysmenorrhoea & following dental surgery. Contraindication Etoricoxib is contraindicated to patients with known hypersensitivity to Etoricoxib, patients with active peptic ulceration or gastrointestinal bleeding, patients who have developed signs of asthma, acute […]
ANTIULCERANTS: Esomeprazole Indication Treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)Healing of erosive esophagitisMaintenance of healing of erosive esophagitisSymptomatic relief of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)Risk reduction of NSAID associated gastric ulcerH. pylori eradication (Triple therapy) Contraindication Esomeprazole is contraindicated in those patients who have known hypersensitivity to any other components of the formulation.. Dosage & Administration Recommended adult […]
MUSCLE RELAXANTS: Eperisone Hydrochloride indication 1. Improvement of myotonic conditions caused by the following diseases: Neck-shoulder-arm syndrome, scapulohumeral periarthritis and low back pain. 2. Spastic paralysis caused by the following diseases: Cerebrovascular disorders, spastic spinal paralysis, cervical spondylosis, post operative sequelae (including cerebrospinal tumor), sequelae of trauma (spinal injury and head injury), amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, infantile cerebral palsy, […]
HAEMATINICS: Zinc Sulphate + Folic acid Indication ESP® is indicated for prophylaxis of Zinc and Folic acid deficiency, specially during the first trimester of pregnancy. Contraindication Zinc is contraindicated in patients having hypersensitivity to zinc. Folic acid is contraindicated in untreated cobalamine deficiency. Dosage & Administration One capsule daily throughout the first trimester of pregnancy. Side […]
ANTICANCER: Imatinibe Indication Enliven (Imatinib Mesylate) is indicated for the treatment of patients with Philadelphia chromosome positive chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) in blast crisis, accelerated phase, or in chronic phase after failure of interieron-alpha therapy. Enliven is also indicated for the treatment of patients with kit (CDI17) positive unresectable and/ or metastatic malignant gastrointestinal stromal tumors […]
ANTIOXIDANTS: Beta Carotene + Vit E + Vit C Indication The active ingredients of EC+ are Beta Carotene, Vitamin E 8 Vitamin C. Beta Carotene is used commonly for the reduction of photosensitivity in patients with erythropoietic protoporphyria and other photosensitivity diseases. Vitamin C and Vitamin E have been linked with reduced risks of cardiovascular diseases […]