Albendazole ANTI-INFECTIVE INDICATION Hookworm, Roundworm, Threadworm, Whipworm, Strongyloides, Tapeworm, Opisthorchis, Hydatid and in giardiasis. DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Adults & children (over two years): 400 mg as a single dose. In cases of strongyloidiasis or taeniasis, 400 mg (one Ben-A tablet or 10 ml Ben-A suspension) as a single dose should be given for three consecutive […]
Adenosine + Cytochrome C + Sodium Succinate + Nicotinamide EYE CARE » ANTI-CATARACTOGENIC INDICATION Catnil eye drops is used for the treatment of lens opacification. DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION 1 drop twice daily. COMPOSITION Each ml contains Adenosine BP 2 mg, Cytochrome C Ph. Gr. 0.5 mg, Sodium succinate Ph. Gr. 0.6 mg and Nicotinamide BP […]
Acetazolamide EYE CARE » ANTI-GLAUCOMA » CARBONIC ANHYDRASE (CA) INHIBITOR INDICATION Open angle glaucoma, secondary glaucoma and as an adjuvant in the treatment of edema and epilepsy. DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Adults: Initially 1 tablet 4 times daily. Children : ½ – 2 tablets in divided doses. In intraocular pressure : 1 tablet 6 hourly. In […]
Aceclofenac MUSCULOSKELETAL INDICATION For the relief of pain and inflammation in osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, dental pain, post-traumatic pain, low back pain, gynecological pain etc. DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Adults : 100 mg (1 tablet), twice daily. Children : There are no clinical data on the use of Aceclofenac in children. Elderly : The pharmacokinetics […]
Description Digoxin is a cardiac glycoside used in the management of particularly atrial fibrillation and in heart failure. The principal actions of digoxin are an increase in the force of myocardial contraction (positive inotropic activity) and a reduction in the conductivity of the heart particularly in conduction through the atrioventricular (AV) +node. Digoxin also has […]
Albendazole is a broad spectrum anthelmintic, which is highly effective against a wide range of intestinal helminths. Albendazole exhibits larvicidal, ovicidal and vermicidal activity via inhibition of tubulin polymerization. Description Albendazole is a broad spectrum anthelmintic, which is highly effective against a wide range of intestinal helminths. Albendazole exhibits larvicidal, ovicidal and vermicidal activity via […]
Description Meclizine has antiemetic, anticholinergic and antihistaminic properties. It reduces the sensitivity of the labyrinthine apparatus. The action may be mediated through nerve pathways to the vomiting centre (VC) from the chemoreceptor trigger zone (CTZ), peripheral nerve pathways or other CNS centres. Meclizine has an onset of action of 30 to 60 minutes, depending on […]
Description Alphaten is a relatively selective alpha-2 adrenergic receptor agonist and approximately 1000 times more selective for the alpha-2 adrenoreceptor than the alpha-1 adrenoreceptor. Presentation Each ml contains Brimonidine Tartrate INN 2 mg.Preservative: Sodium Perborate BP 0.01%. Indications Alphaten is effective for lowering intraocular pressure in patients with chronic open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension. Dosage […]
Description Erythromycin is a bacteriostatic macrolide antibiotic, but may be bactericidal in high concentrations. Although the mechanism by which topical erythromycin acts in reducing inflammatory lessions of Acne vulgaris is unknown, it is presummable due to its antibiotic action. Presentation A-Mycin Lotion: Contains erythromycin BP 3% w/v Indications For topical treatment of acne, pimples & […]
Acyclovir is a synthetic purine neucleotide analogue, which acts against human herpes viruses. Description Acyclovir is a synthetic purine neucleotide analogue, which acts against human herpes viruses. The enzyme thymidine kinase (TK) encoded by HSV, VZV and EBV converts acyclovir into acyclovir monophosphate, a neucleotide analogue, which is further converted to diphosphate and triphosphate by […]