Treatment of Bacterial Infections Using Generic Amoxil Capsules

Generic Amoxil Capsules (Novamox) – Product Information

Generic Amoxil is a penicillin class antibacterial which is used for treatment of infections due to susceptible strains of designated microorganisms. It is used to treat infections of the ear, nose, throat, genitourinary tract, skin and skin structure, and lower respiratory tract. It is also used together with other medicines for treatment of H. pylori infection and duodenal ulcer disease. The active ingredient contained in Novamox Capsules (Generic Amoxil) is Amoxicillin.

Contraindications

Generic Amoxil is Contrainicated in individuals that have a hypersensitivity to Amoxicillin or any inactive ingredient present in the medication. Amoxicillin is a penicillin and should not be given to patients with a history of hypersensitivity to beta-lactam antibiotics (e.g. penicillins, cephalosporins).

Generic Amoxil Capsules - Dosage and Administration

Generic Amoxil (Novamox Capsules) should be swallowed whole and taken with a full glass of water. Amoxicillin has to be taken till you finish the prescription, even if you feel better. Stopping amoxicillin too soon may cause bacteria to become resistant to antibiotics.
The recommended adult dosage for some indications is given below:
Upper Respiratory Tract Infections (due to streptococci, pneumococci, non-penicillinase-producing staphylococci and H. influenzae); Genito-Urinary Tract Infections (due to Escherichia coli, Proteus mirabilis and Strep. faecalis); Skin And Soft Tissue Infections (due to streptococci, sensitive staphylococci and Escherichia coli): The normal adult dosage is 250 mg every 8 hours. In severe infections or those caused by less susceptible organisms, 500 mg every 8 hours is recommended for adults.
Lower Respiratory Tract Infections (due to streptococci, pneumococci, non-penicillinase producing staphylococci and Haemophilus influenzae):
Adults: 500 mg every 8 hours.
Urethritis (due to Neisseria gonorrhoea):
Adults: 3g as single dose.
Acute, Uncomplicated Lower Urinary Tract Infections (due to Escherichia coli, Proteus mirabilis, Strep. faecalis, non-penicillinase producing staphylococci):
Adults: 3g as a single dose.

Generic Amoxil Capsules – Overdosage

In case of overdosage, discontinue the medicine immediately. The patient should be treated symptomatically, and supportive measures should be instituted as required. If the overdosage is very recent and there is no contraindication, an attempt at emesis or other means of removal of Amoxicillin from the stomach may be performed.

Generic Amoxil Capsules – Side Effects

Common side effects of Novamox Capsules (Generic Amoxil) include upset stomach, vomiting and diarrhea. Please inform your doctor immediately in case you experience any of the following serious side effects: Severe skin rash, hives, seizures, yellowing of the skin or eyes, unusual bleeding or bruising, pale skin, excessive tiredness or lack of energy

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Treatment of Asthma and COPD Using Generic Ventolin Inhaler

Generic Ventolin (Asthalin Inhaler) - Product Information

Generic Ventolin is a beta2-adrenergic agonist which is used to treat bronchospasm in bronchial asthma, chronic bronchitis and emphysema, and prophylaxis of exercise–induced asthma and treatment or prevention of bronchospasm with reversible obstructive airway disease. It is also used for the prevention of exercise induced bronchospasm. Asthalin Inhaler is available as a canister containing 200 metered doses.

Generic Ventolin Inhaler - Active Ingredient

The active ingredient present in Generic Ventolin Inhaler is Albuterol Sulfate which is also known as Salbutamol Sulfate.

Generic Ventolin Inhaler - Contraindications

Generic Ventolin Inhaler is contraindicated in individuals that have a hypersensitivity to Albuterol Sulfate or any of the inactive ingredients present in the inhaler.

Generic Ventolin Inhaler - Dosage

The recommended dosage of Sirdalud Tablets for various indications is given below:
For relief of acute episodes of bronchospasm:
Adults :
1 or 2 puffs as necessary.
The maximum dose is up to 8 puffs in 24 hours.
Children:
Half the adult dose.
To prevent allergen- or exercise-induced bronchospasm:
Adults:
Two inhalations, 15 minutes prior to exercise or exposure to allergen. The maximum dose is 2 puffs, up to 4 times a day.
Children (4 years and older):
Half the adult dose.

Side Effects of Generic Ventolin Inhaler

The side effects that have been reported are Mild tremor, Hypokalaemia, Palpitations, Muscle cramps, Oropharyngeal Irritation, and Headache. These side effects usually disappear with continued treatment. In case Paradoxical bronchospasm occurs, Asthalin therapy should be discontinued immediately and alternative therapy started.

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Treatment of Inflammatory Skin Conditions using Generic Cutivate Cream

What is Inflammation?

Skin inflammation is your skin's way of reacting to harmful stimuli such as pathogens, damaged cells, or irritants. Inflammation is actually helpful because it helps get rid of these harmful stimuli and initiates the skin tissue's healing process. Some of the causes of Skin Inflammation are Certain infections, Allergic reaction, Certain toxins or chemicals, Eczema, Dermatitis, Psoriasis, Urticaria, Bacterial infection, Fungal infection, Trauma, Drug reaction and Systemic viral infection.

Generic Cutivate (Flutivate Cream) – Product Information

Generic Cutivate (Flutivate Cream) is one of a group of medicines called topical steroids. Topical steroid is a medication that has to be put on the skin.Flutivate Cream is a medium potency corticosteroid indicated for the relief of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses in adult patients. Doctors prescribe this cream to treat an inflamed skin condition such as eczema, psoriasis or dermatitis.

Generic Cutivate Cream - Active Ingredient

The active ingredient present in Generic Cutivate Cream is Fluticasone Propionate. Each gram of Flutivate cream, 0.05% contains 0.5 mg of Fluticasone Propionate

Generic Cutivate Cream - Contraindications

Generic Cutivate Cream (Fluticasone Propionate Ointment) is contraindicated in those patients with a history of hypersensitivity to Fluticasone Propionate or any other component present in in the preparation.
Fluticasone Propionate Ointment is also contraindicated in the treatment of rosacea, acne vulgaris, perioral dermatitis, primary cutaneous viral infections (i.e., herpes simplex, chickenpox), perianal and genital pruritus, primarily infected skin lesions caused by infection with fungi or bacteria and dermatoses in children, including dermatitis and diaper rash.

Generic Cutivate Cream - Warnings

Cutivate should not be used under occlusive dressing (air- and water-tight trauma dressing). Avoid prolonged application to the face since the face, more than other areas of the body, may exhibit atrophic changes after prolonged treatment with potent topical corticosteroids. This must be borne in mind when treating such conditions as psoriasis, discoid lupus erythematosus and severe eczema.

Generic Cutivate Cream - Dosage

Apply a thin film of Generic Cutivate Cream 0.05% to the affected areas twice daily, or as directed by your doctor. Rub in gently.

Generic Cutivate (Flutivate Cream) - Side effects

The common side effects of Generic Cutivate Cream are pruritus, dryness, numbness of fingers, and burning. In case you experience wheeziness and tightness of chest, swelling of eyelids, face or lips or develop skin lumps or hives, or skin rash (e.g. red spots), inform your doctor immediately. Your treatment may have to be stopped.

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Generic Cutivate Cream for Relief of Inflammatory and Itching Skin Conditions

Treatment of Arthritis and Inflammatory Conditions Using Generic Voltaren Tablets

What is Arthritis?

Arthritis is a degenerative joint disease, that involves inflammation of one or more joints. There are over 100 different types of arthritis. The most common form, osteoarthritis involves the breakdown of cartilage. The breakdown of cartilage can take place as as a result of trauma to the joint, infection of the joint, or age. This causes causes the bones to rub against each other, causing stiffness, swelling (inflammation), pain and loss of movement in the joint. Other forms of arthritis include rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and related autoimmune diseases. Septic arthritis is caused by joint infection. The main complaint among individuals who suffer from arthritis is joint pain. The pain is usually localized to the joint affected and is due to inflammation that occurs around the joint, damage to the joint from disease, daily wear and tear of joint, muscle strains caused by forceful movements against stiff, painful joints and fatigue.

Generic Voltaren Tablets (Voveran) – Product Information

Generic Voltaren (Voveran Tablets) is used to treat inflammatory and degenerative forms of rheumatism, rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis, relief of acute or chronic pain states in which there is an inflammatory component as well as symptoms of menstrual pain (period pain). The active ingredient in Generic Voltaren (Voveran Tablets) is Diclofenac Sodium. Diclofenac Sodium belongs to a group of medicines called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Generic Voltaren (Voveran Tablets) is available in tablets of 50 mg and 100 mg.

Generic Voltaren (Voveran Tablets) - Contraindications

Generic Voltaren is contraindicated in patients that have hypersensitivity to Diclofenac Sodium or any inactive ingredient present in the product. Generic Voltaren should not be given to patients who have experienced asthma, urticaria, or allergic-type reactions after taking aspirin or other NSAIDs because severe, rarely fatal, anaphylactic-like reactions to NSAIDs have been reported in such patients. Voveran Tablets (Generic Voltaren) is contraindicated for the treatment of perioperative pain in the setting of coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery.

Generic Voltaren - Dosage

The smallest effective dose for the shortest duration consistent with individual patient treatment goals has to be used. Swallow the tablets whole with a full glass of water or other liquid. The recommended dosage of Generic Voltaren for various indications is given below:
For the relief of osteoarthritis, the recommended dosage is 100 mg once a day.
For the relief of rheumatoid arthritis, the recommended dosage is 100 mg once a day.
For period pain, the usual starting dose is 50mg to 100mg per day, beginning as soon as cramps begin and continuing until the pain goes away, but for no longer than 3 days.

Missed Dose

In case you forget to take your dose, take your dose as soon as you remember, and continue to take it as you would normally.In case it is almost time for your next dose, skip the dose you missed and take your next dose when you are meant to. Do not take a double dose to make up for the dose that you missed.

Side Effects of Generic Voltaren (Voveran Tablets)

The most common side effects of Generic Voltaren (Voveran Tablets) occurring in approximately 1%-10% of patients are abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, dyspepsia, flatulence, gross bleeding/perforation, heartburn, nausea, GI ulcers (gastric/duodenal) and vomiting.Abnormal renal function, anemia, dizziness, edema, elevated liver enzymes, headaches, increased bleeding time, pruritus, rashes and tinnitus.

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Generic Voltaren Tablets for Treatment of Arthritis and Inflammatory Conditions

Treatment of Fungal or Yeast Infections with Generic Diflucan Tablets

What is a Fungal or Yeast Infection?

Fungal infections of the skin are very common and include athlete's foot, jock itch, ringworm, and yeast infections. Candidiasis or thrush is a fungal infection (mycosis) of any of the Candida species (all yeasts), of which Candida albicans is the most common. Also commonly referred to as a yeast infection, candidiasis is also technically known as candidosis, moniliasis, and oidiomycosis. Candidiasis encompasses infections that range from superficial, such as oral thrush and vaginitis, to systemic and potentially life-threatening diseases.
Most of the yeast infections caused by Candida result in minimal complications such as redness, itching and discomfort, though complications may be severe or fatal if left untreated in certain populations. In immunocompetent persons, candidiasis is usually a very localized infection of the skin or mucosal membranes, including the oral cavity (thrush), the pharynx or esophagus, the gastrointestinal tract, the urinary bladder, or the genitalia (vagina, penis).
Infection of the vagina or vulva may cause severe itching, burning, soreness, irritation, and a whitish or whitish-gray cottage cheese-like discharge, often with a curd-like appearance. Symptoms of infection of the male genitalia include red, patchy sores near the head of the penis or on the foreskin, severe itching, or a burning sensation. Candidiasis of the penis can also have a white discharge, although uncommon.

Causes of Yeast Infection

Candida yeasts are commonly present in humans, and their growth is normally limited by the human immune system and by other microorganisms, such as bacteria occupying the same locations in the human body.
A weakened or undeveloped immune system or metabolic illnesses such as diabetes are significant predisposing factors of candidiasis. Diseases or conditions linked to candidiasis include HIV/AIDS, mononucleosis, cancer treatments, steroids, stress, and nutrient deficiency. Almost 15% of people with weakened immune systems develop a systemic illness caused by Candida species.
In penile candidiasis, the causes include sexual intercourse with an infected individual, low immunity, antibiotics, and diabetes. Male genital yeast infections are less common, and incidences of infection are only a fraction of those in women; however, yeast infection on the penis from direct contact via sexual intercourse with an infected partner is not uncommon.

Generic Diflucan Tablets (Forcan) – Product Information

Generic Diflucan (Forcan Tablets) is used to treat certain fungal and yeast infections. It works by preventing the growth of the fungal and yeast organisms causing your infection. The active ingredient present in Generic Diflucan tablets is Fluconazole. Generic Diflucan (Forcan Tablets) is used to treat:
1. Vaginal candidiasis: (vaginal yeast infections due to Candida).
2. Oropharyngeal and esophageal candidiasis: In open noncomparative studies of relatively small numbers of patients, Generic Diflucan was also effective for the treatment of Candida urinary tract infections, peritonitis, and systemic Candida infections including candidemia, disseminated candidiasis, and pneumonia.
3. Cryptococcal meningitis:
4. Prophylaxis: Generic Diflucan is also indicated to decrease the incidence of candidiasis in patients undergoing bone marrow transplantation who receive cytotoxic chemotherapy and/or radiation therapy.

Generic Diflucan Tablets (Forcan) - Contraindications

Generic Diflucan is contraindicated in patients that have hypersensitivity to fluconazole, medicines related to fluconazole such as miconazole, ketoconazole or clotrimazole, or any inactive component of this medicine.

Generic Diflucan Tablets - Dosage

Take your medicine at about the same time each day.Taking it at the same time each day will have the best effect. It will also help you to remember when to take it.It does not matter if you take this medicine before or after food.
Continue taking Diflucan until your doctor recommends. The length of time you take Generic Diflucan will depend on the sort of infection you have.The recommended dosage of for various indications is given below:
Single Dose
Vaginal candidiasis:
The recommended dosage of Generic Diflucan for vaginal candidiasis is 150 mg as a single oral dose.
Multiple Dose:
In general, a loading dose of twice the daily dose is recommended on the first day of therapy to result in plasma concentrations close to steady-state by the second day of therapy.
Oropharyngeal candidiasis:
The recommended dosage of Generic Diflucan for oropharyngeal candidiasis is 200 mg on the first day, followed by 100 mg once daily.
Esophageal candidiasis:
The recommended dosage of Generic Diflucan for esophageal candidiasis is 200 mg on the first day, followed by 100 mg once daily. Doses up to 400 mg/day may be used, depending on the patient's response to therapy.
Systemic Candida infections:
In the case of systemic Candida infections including candidemia, disseminated candidiasis, and pneumonia, optimal therapeutic dosage and duration of therapy have not been established and dosages of upto 400 mg daily have been used.
Cryptococcal meningitis:
The recommended dosage for treatment of acute cryptococcal meningitis is 400 mg on the first day, followed by 200 mg once daily.
Prophylaxis in patients undergoing bone marrow transplantation:
The recommended Generic Diflucan daily dosage for the prevention of candidiasis in patients undergoing bone marrow transplantation is 400 mg, once daily.

Side Effects of Generic Diflucan

The more common side effects of Generic Diflucan Tablets include nausea or feeling sick, vomiting, strange taste, loss of appetite, headache, dry or sore mouth, constipation, stomach pain, indigestion and diarrhoea. The above mentioned side effects of fluconazole are usually mild and short-lived. Inform your doctor immediately if you notice any of the following serious side effects:
Swelling of the face, lips or tongue which may cause difficulty swallowing or breathing
Asthma, wheezing, shortness of breath
Sudden or severe itching, skin rash, hives
Fainting, seizures or fits
Flaking of the skin
Yellowing of the skin or eyes, also called jaundice
Bleeding or bruising more easily than normal, or reddish or purplish blotches under the skin
Signs of frequent or worrying infections such as fever, severe chills, sore throat or mouth ulcers
Fast or irregular heart beat
These side effects are usually rare but can be serious and may need urgent medical attention. This is not a complete list of all possible side effects.

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Treatment of Inflammatory Conditions using Generic Medrol Tablets

Generic Medrol Tablets – Product Information

Generic Medrol (Predmet Tablets) is a potent anti-inflammatory steroid that prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation. Methylprednisolone is used to treat many different conditions such as allergic disorders, endocrine disorders, skin conditions, ophthalmic diseases, ulcerative colitis, arthritis, lupus, psoriasis, breathing disorders among others. Generic Medrol is used to treat the following indications:
Endocrine Disorders: Primary or secondary adrenocortical insufficiency, Congenital adrenal hyperplasia. Nonsuppurative thyroiditis. Hypercalcemia associated with cancer.
Rheumatic Disorders: As adjunctive therapy for short-term administration in: psoriatic arthritis; rheumatoid arthritis, including juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis;acute and subacute bursitis; acute non specific tenosynovitis; acute gouty arthritis; post-traumatic osteoarthritis; synovitis of osteoarthritis; epicondylitis.
Collagen Diseases: During an exacerbation or as maintenance therapy in selected cases of: systemic lupus erythematosus; systemic dermatomyositis (polymyositis); acute rheumatic carditis; polymyalgia rheumatica; giant cell arteritis.
Dermatologic Diseases: pemphigus; bullous dermatitis herpetiformis; severe erythema multiforme (Stevens-Johnson syndrome); exfoliative dermatitis; mycosis fungoides; severe psoriasis; severe seborrheic dermatitis.
Allergic State: Control of severe of incapacitating allergic conditions intractable to adequate trials of conventional treatment.
Ophthalmic Diseases: Severe acute and chronic allergic and inflammatory processes involving the eye and its adnexa.
Respiratory Diseases: symptomatic sarcoidosis; Loeffler’s syndrome not manageable by other means; berylliosis; fulminating or disseminated pulmonary tuberculosis when used concurrently with appropriate antituberculous chemotherapy; aspiration pneumonitis.
Hematologic Disorders: idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura in adults; secondary thrombocytopenia in adults; acquired (autoimmune) hemolytic anemia; erythroblastopenia (RBC anemia); congenital (erythroid) hypoplastic anemia.
Neoplastic Disorders: For palliative management of: leukemias and lymphomas in adults; acute leukemia of childhood.
Edematous States: To induce a diuresis or remission of proteinuria in the nephrotic syndrome, without uremia, of the idiopathic type or that due to lupus erythematosus.
Gastrointestinal Diseases: To tide the patient over a critical period of the disease in: ulcerative colitis; regional enteritis.
Nervous System: Acute exacerbations of multiple sclerosis; management of edema associated with brain tumour.
Miscellaneous: Tuberculous meningitis with subarachnoid block or impending block when used concurrently with appropriate antituberculous chemotherapy. Trichinosis with neurologic or myocardial involvement.
Organ Transplantation .

Generic Medrol Tablets - Active Ingredient

The active ingredient present in Generic Medrol Tablets (Predmet Tablets) is Methylprednisolone.

Generic Medrol (Predmet Tablets) - Contraindications

Generic Medrol is contraindicated in patients that have a hypersensitivity to Methylprednisolone or any inactive ingredient present in Generic Medrol Tablets. It is also contraindicated in patients who have systemic infections unless specific anti-infective therapy is given.

Generic Medrol Tablets - Storage Instructions

Keep Generic Medrol in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Protect the medication from light. Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed.

Generic Medrol Tablets - Dosage

The initial recommended dosage of Generic Medrol (Predmet Tablets) may vary from 4 mg to 48 mg of methylprednisolone per day depending on the specific condition being treated. In situations of less severity lower doses will generally suffice while in selected patients higher initial doses may be required.
Clinical situations in which high dose therapy may be indicated include multiple sclerosis (200 mg/day), cerebral oedema (200 - 1,000 mg/day), and organ transplantation (up to 7 mg/kg/day). The initial dosage should be maintained or adjusted until a satisfactory response is noted. If, after a reasonable period of time, there is a lack of satisfactory clinical response,Generic Medrol should be discontinued and the patient transferred to other suitable therapy. If the medication has to be stopped after long-term therapy , it is recommended that it be withdrawn gradually rather than abruptly.

Generic Medrol Tablets (Methylprednisolone) - Side effects

The side effects of Generic Medrol Tablets (Methylprednisolone) are given below:
Metabolism and nutrition disorders: Sodium retention; Fluid retention; Alkalosis hypokalaemic; Increased appetite (which may result in Weight increased); Increased requirements for insulin or oral hypoglycemic agents in diabetics; Metabolic acidosis; Glucose tolerance impaired.
Cardiac disorders: Cardiac failure congestive.
Vascular disorders: Hypertension; Hypotension.
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders: Hiccups.
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders: Arthralgia; Growth retardation; Muscular weakness; Myalgia; Myopathy; Neuropathic arthropathy; Osteoporosis.
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications: Tendon rupture;Spinal compression fractures; Pathologic fractures; Muscle atrophy; Osteonecrosis.
Gastrointestinal disorders: Abdominal distension; Abdominal pain; Diarrhoea; Dyspepsia; Nausea; Oesophagitis; Oesophagitis ulcerative; Peptic ulcer; Gastric hemorrhage; Pancreatitis; Intestinal perforation.
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders: Petechiae , Ecchymosis; Erythema;Hirsutism; Hyperhidrosis; Pruritus; Rash; Skin atrophy; Skin striae; Urticaria; Angioedema; Hyperhidrosis; Dermatitis allergic; Oedema; Abscess sterile; Acne.
General disorders and administration site conditions: Fatigue; Impaired healing; Malaise.
Withdrawal Syndrome: A steroid “withdrawal syndrome,” may also occur following abrupt discontinuance of glucocorticoids. This syndrome includes symptoms such as: anorexia, nausea, vomiting, lethargy, headache, fever, joint pain, desquamation, myalgia, weight loss, and/or hypotension. These effects are thought to be due to the sudden change in glucocorticoid concentration rather than to low corticosteroid levels.
Nervous system disorder: Amnesia; Cognitive disorder; Dizziness, Headache, Intracranial pressure increased (with papilloedema [benign intracranial hypertension]); Convulsions.
Psychiatric disorders: Abnormal behaviour, Affective disorder (including Affect labililty; Depressed mood; Euphoric mood; Psychological dependence; Suicidal ideation); Anxiety; Confusional state; Insomnia; Irritability; Mental disorder; Mood swings; Personality change; Psychotic behaviour; Psychotic disorder (including Mania; Delusion; Hallucination; and Schizophrenia [aggravation of]). Endocrine disorders: Cushingoid; Hypopituitarism.
Eye disorders: Cataract subcapsular; Exophthalmos; Glaucoma.
Ear and labyrinth disorders: Vertigo.
Infections and infestations: Infection; Opportunistic infections.
Immune System Disorder: Drug hypersensitivity reactions (including Anaphylactic reaction and Anaphylactoid reaction); Suppression of reactions to skin tests.
Investigations: Blood potassium decreased; Carbohydrate tolerance decreased; Intraocular pressure increased; Alanine aminotransferase increased; Aspartate aminotransferase increased; Blood alkaline phosphatise increased; Urine calcium increased.
Reproductive System And Breast Disorders: Menstruation irregular.

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Generic Medrol Tablets for Treatment of Inflammatory Conditions

Treatment of Parkinson's Disease and Symptoms Using Generic Sinemet Tablets

What is Parkinson's Disease?

Parkinson's Disease is a progressive, neurodegenerative disorder of the extrapyramidal nervous system affecting the mobility and control of the skeletal muscular system. Its characteristic features include resting tremor, rigidity, and bradykinetic movements.
Parkinson's disease affects movement, producing motor symptoms. Non-motor symptoms such as autonomic dysfunction, neuropsychiatric problems (mood, cognition, behavior or thought alterations), and sensory and sleep difficulties, are also common.
Nerve cells use a brain chemical called dopamine to help control muscle movement. Parkinson's disease occurs when the nerve cells in the brain that make dopamine are slowly destroyed. Levodopa crosses the protective blood–brain barrier, whereas dopamine itself cannot. Once Levodopa has entered the central nervous system, it is converted to dopamine via the action of a naturally occurring enzyme called DOPA decarboxylase (DDC). Generic Sinemet (Syndopa), manufactured by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. is a combination of carbidopa and levodopa and is used to treat Parkinson's disease. Use of carbidopa also increases the quantity of Levodopa in the bloodstream that is available to enter the brain.

Generic Sinemet (Syndopa Tablets) – Product Information

Generic Sinemet (Syndopa Tablets) is used in the treatment of the symptoms of Parkinson's disease, postencephalitic parkinsonism, and symptomatic parkinsonism (parkinsonism-like symptoms) which may follow injury to the nervous system by carbon monoxide intoxication and/or manganese intoxication. Generic Sinemet is indicated in these conditions to permit the administration of lower doses of levodopa with reduced nausea and vomiting, with more rapid dosage titration, with a somewhat smoother response, and with supplemental pyridoxine (vitamin B6).

Generic Sinemet Tablets - Active Ingredients

The active ingredient present in Generic Sinemet Tablets (Syndopa Tablets) is Carbidopa and Levodopa. Generic Sinemet (Syndopa Tablets) is supplied as tablets in four strengths:
Syndopa 110 mg (Levodopa 100mg & Carbidopa 10mg) or Generic Sinemet 10-100
Syndopa 125 mg (Levodopa 100mg & Carbidopa 25mg) or Generic Sinemet 25-100
Syndopa 250 mg (Levodopa 200mg & Carbidopa 50mg) or Generic Sinemet 50-250
Syndopa 275 mg (Levodopa 250mg & Carbidopa 25mg) or Generic Sinemet 25-250

Generic Sinemet Tablets - Contraindications

Generic Sinemet is contraindicated in patients that have a hypersensitivity to Carbidopa or Levodopa or any inactive component of this drug, and in patients with narrow-angle glaucoma. Because levodopa may activate a malignant melanoma, Generic Sinemet should not be used in patients with suspicious, undiagnosed skin lesions or a history of melanoma.
Nonselective monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors are contraindicated for use with Generic Sinemet. These inhibitors must be discontinued at least two weeks prior to initiating therapy with Generic Sinemet.

Generic Sinemet (Syndopa Tablets) - Storage Instructions

Keep in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Keep your tablets at room temperature in a cool dry place where the temperature stays below 30°C . Keep away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed.

Generic Sinemet (Syndopa Tablets) - Dosage

The recommended dosage of is as follows:
Syndopa 110 mg (Levodopa 100mg & Carbidopa 10mg):
The recommended starting dosage of Generic Sinemet 10-100 (Levodopa 100mg & Carbidopa 10mg) is one tablet three or four times a day. However, this will not provide an adequate amount of carbidopa for many patients. Dosage may be increased by one tablet every day or every other day until a total of eight tablets (2 tablets four times a day) is reached.
Syndopa 110 mg (Levodopa 100mg & Carbidopa 10mg):
The recommended starting dosage of Generic Sinemet 10-100 (Levodopa 100mg & Carbidopa 10mg) is one tablet three or four times a day. However, this will not provide an adequate amount of carbidopa for many patients. Dosage may be increased by one tablet every day or every other day until a total of eight tablets (2 tablets four times a day) is reached.

Generic Sinemet Tablets - Side effects

The side effects of Generic Sinemet Tablets are given below:
The most common adverse effects of Generic Sinemet are dyskinesias including choreiform, dystonic, and other involuntary movements and nausea. Muscle twitching and blepharospasm may be taken as early signs to consider reduction. Other adverse effects reported in clinical trials or in post-marketing experience are as follows:
Body as a whole:
syncope, chest pain, anorexia. Cardiovascular: cardiac irregularities and/or palpitation, orthostatic effects including hypotensive episodes, hypertension, phlebitis.
Gastrointestinal:
vomiting, gastrointestinal bleeding, development of duodenal ulcer, diarrhoea, dark saliva. Haematologic: leukopenia, haemolytic and non-haemolytic anaemia, thrombocytopenia, agranulocytosis.
Hypersensitivity:
angioedema, urticaria, pruritus, Henoch-Schonlein purpura. Nervous System/Psychiatric: neuroleptic malignant syndrome, bradykinetic episodes (the "on-off" phenomenon), dizziness, somnolence including very rarely excessive daytime somnolence and sudden sleep onset episodes, paresthesia, psychotic episodes including delusions, hallucinations and paranoid ideation, depression with or without development of suicidal tendencies, dementia, dream abnormalities, agitation, confusion.
Patients treated with dopamine agonists for the treatment of Parkinson's Disease, especially at high doses, have been reported as exhibiting signs of pathological gambling, increased libido and hypersexuality. These effects are generally reversible upon reduction of the dose or treatment discontinuation.
Respiratory:
dyspnoea.
Skin:
alopecia, rash, dark sweat.
Urogenital:
dark urine. Rarely convulsions have occurred;
Other adverse effects that have been reported with Levodopa or Levodopa/Carbidopa combinations and may be potential adverse effects with Generic Sinemet are listed below:
Nervous System/Psychiatric:
asthenia, decreased mental acuity, disorientation, ataxia, numbness, increased hand tremor, muscle cramps, trismus, activation of latent Horner's syndrome, insomnia, anxiety, euphoria, falling and gait abnormalities.
Gastrointestinal:
dyspepsia, dry mouth, bitter taste, sialorrhoea, dysphagia, bruxism, hiccups, abdominal pain and distress, constipation, flatulence, burning sensation of tongue. Metabolic: weight gain or loss, oedema.
Skin:
flushing, increased sweating, pigmentation of teeth and skin.
Urogenital:
urinary retention, urinary incontinence, priapism.
Special senses:
diplopia, blurred vision, dilated pupils, oculogyric crises.
Miscellaneous:
weakness, faintness, fatigue, headache, hoarseness, malaise, hot flashes, sense of stimulation, bizarre breathing patterns, malignant melanoma.

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Generic Sinemet Tablets for Treatment of Parkinson's Disease and Symptoms

Treatment of Gastroparesis, Nausea and Vomiting Using Motilium Tablets

What is Gastroparesis?

Gastroparesis, also called delayed gastric emptying, is a disorder that slows or stops the movement of food from the stomach to the small intestine. Normally, the muscles of the stomach, which are controlled by the vagus nerve, contract to break up food and move it through the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Gastroparesis can occur when the vagus nerve is damaged by illness or injury and the stomach muscles stop working normally.

Causes of Gastroparesis

The cause of Gastroparesis for most people diagnosed with gastroparesis cannot be determined (idiopathic gastroparesis). Diabetes is the most common known cause of gastroparesis. High blood glucose levels can damage the vagus nerve. Other causes of gastroparesis include intestinal surgery and nervous system diseases such as Parkinson's disease or multiple sclerosis.

Symptoms of Gastroparesis

The most common symptoms of gastroparesis are chronic nausea, vomiting (especially of undigested food) and early satiety. Other symptoms may include palpitations, heartburn, abdominal pain, abdominal bloating, erratic blood glucose levels, lack of appetite, gastroesophageal reflux and spasms of the stomach wall. Morning nausea may also indicate gastroparesis.

Motilium Tablets – Product Information

Motilium Tablets manufactured by Johnson&Johnson are indicated for the short-term treatment in adults of symptoms associated with idiopathic or diabetic gastroparesis . They are also used to treat intractable nausea and vomiting from any cause.
In the case of diabetic gastroparesis, as soon as control of diabetes has been established by diet and/or insulin, an attempt should be made to discontinue Motilium therapy. The active pharmaceutical ingredient present in Motilium Tablets is Domperidone.

Motilium Tablets - Contraindications

Motilium is contraindicated in patients that have hypersensitivity to Domperidone or any inactive component of this medicine. It is also contraindicated in in those patients with a prolactin-releasing pituitary tumour (prolactinoma). The simultaneous administration of Motilium with oral ketoconazole, erythromycin, or other potent CYP3A4 inhibitors, which prolong the QTc interval such as fluconazole, voriconazole, clarithromycin, amiodarone, and telithromycin, is contraindicated.

Motilium Tablets - Dosage and Administration

Motilium should be taken 15-30 minutes before meals and, if necessary, before going to bed. The recommended adult dosage of Motilium for adults is one 10 mg tablet three to four times daily. If necessary this dose can be doubled after two weeks if an adequate therapeutic response is not attained.The maximum daily dose of Motilium is 80 mg.
Safety and efficacy of Motilium (domperidone) use beyond six months has not been established.

Motilium Tablets - Overdosage Symptoms and Treatment

Symptoms of Motilium overdosage may include disorientation, somnolence and extrapyramidal reactions.
A specific antidote to domperidone is not available.In the event of overdose, the administration of activated charcoal may be useful. Anticholinergics, antiparkinson drugs may be useful in controlling extrapyramidal reactions. The patient should be observed closely and supportive measures employed.

Side Effects of Motilium Tablets

The side effects of Motilium Tablets include dry mouth and headache. The uncommon side effects include increased prolactin levels, nervousness, insomnia, dizziness, thirst, lethargy, irritability, diarrhoea, regurgitation, appetite disorder, nausea, heartburn, constipation, urticaria, pruritus, rash, Pollakiuria, dysuria, Muscle spasms, asthenia, Conjunctivitis, stomatitis, drug intolerance, liver function test abnormal and cholesterol. Rare side effects include extrapyramidal side effects, galactorrhoea, gynaecomastia, amenorrhoea and extremely rare adverse effects that may occur include anaphylactic reactions including anaphylactic shock; angioneurotic oedema, allergic reaction, agitation, convulsion, somnolence, Sudden Cardiac Death and Serious Ventricular Arrhythmias.

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Motilium Tablets for Treatment of Gastroparesis, Nausea and Vomiting

Treating Fungal Infections of the Skin with Generic Nizoral Cream

What are Fungal Skin Infections?

Fungal skin infections are infections of the skin caused by dermatophytes and yeasts, which are groups of fungi that are normally harmless. When these grow excessively, they can cause the symptoms of a fungal skin infection. For skin and nail infections, you can apply medication directly to the infected area. Most fungal infections occur because a person is exposed to a source of fungi. Fungal infections often start in the lungs or on the skin. Certain populations are are more likely to get a fungal infections and recurrence of infections. These include persons with a weakened immune system or take antibiotics, organ transplant recipients, people who have HIV/AIDS, persons on chemotherapy or immune suppressants, as well as those persons who have an underlying condition such as diabetes or lung disease.

Generic Nizoral Cream (Nizral Cream) – Product Information

Generic Nizoral Cream (Ketoconazole Cream 2%) , contains the broad-spectrum synthetic antifungal agent, ketoconazole 2%, formulated in an aqueous cream. Ketoconazole Cream 2% is used for the topical treatment of tinea corporis(ringworm), tinea cruris (jock itch) and tinea pedis (athlete's foot) caused by Trichophyton rubrum, T. mentagrophytes and Epidermophyton floccosum; in the treatment of tinea (pityriasis) versicolor caused by Malassezia furfur (fungal infection that causes brown or light colored spots on the chest, back, arms, legs, or neck); in the treatment of cutaneous candidiasis caused by Candida spp. and in the treatment of seborrheic dermatitis (yeast infections of the skin).

Generic Nizoral Cream - Active Ingredient

Generic Nizoral Cream (Nizral Cream) is an azole antifungal used for topical treatment of seborrheic dermatitis in immunocompetent adults and children 12 years of age and older. The active ingredient present in Generic Nizoral Cream is Ketoconazole 2%.

Generic Nizoral Cream (Nizral Cream) - Contraindications

Generic Nizoral Cream (Ketoconazole Cream 2%) is contraindicated in persons who have shown hypersensitivity to the active ingredient Ketoconazole or any inactive ingredients of this formulation.

Generic Nizoral Cream (Ketoconazole Cream 2%) - Warnings

Ketoconazole Cream 2% contains sodium sulfite anhydrous, a sulfite that may cause allergic-type reactions including anaphylactic symptoms and life-threatening or less severe asthmatic episodes in certain susceptible people. The overall prevalence of sulfite sensitivity in the general population is unknown and probably low. Sulfite sensitivity is seen more frequently in asthmatic than in nonasthmatic people.

Generic Nizoral Cream - Storage Instructions

Keep Nizral Cream in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Protect the medication from light and do not allow it to freeze. Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed.

Generic Nizoral Cream - Dosage

The dosage of Nizral Cream for various indications is given below:
Cutaneous candidiasis, tinea corporis, tinea cruris, tinea pedis and tinea (pityriasis) versicolor:
It is recommended that Ketoconazole Cream 2% be applied once daily to cover the affected and immediate surrounding area. Clinical improvement may be seen fairly soon after treatment is begun; however, candidal infections and tinea cruris and corporis should be treated for two weeks in order to reduce the possibility of recurrence. Patients with tinea versicolor usually require two weeks of treatment. Patients with tinea pedis require six weeks of treatment. Seborrheic Dermatitis:
Ketoconazole Cream 2% should be applied to the affected area twice daily for four weeks or until clinical clearing.

Generic Nizoral Cream (Nizral Cream) - Side effects

The common side effects of Generic Nizoral Cream are changes in hair texture, blisters on scalp, dry skin, itching, oily or dry hair or scalp, irritation, itching, or stinging in the place where you applied the medication . Rarely occuring but serious side effects of Nizral Cream include rash, hives, difficulty breathing or swallowing, redness, tenderness, swelling, pain, or warmth in the place where you applied the medication. In case you experience any of the above serious side effects, call your doctor immediately. Ketoconazole may also cause other side effects. Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while using this medicine.

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Generic Nizoral Cream for Treating Fungal Infections of the Skin

Treatment of Fungal & Yeast Skin Infections Using Generic Lamisil Cream

What are Fungal Skin Infections?

Fungal skin infections usually affect your skin because they live off keratin, a protein that makes up your skin, hair and nails.The symptoms of a fungal skin infection will depend on the type of fungus causing it and the part of your body affected. Fungal skin infections can cause rashes with a variety of different appearances. Some are red, scaly and itchy. Others may produce a fine scale, similar to dry skin. The fungus can affect just one area or several areas of your body.
For skin and nail infections, you can apply medicine like Generic Lamisil Cream (Terbicip Cream) directly to the infected area.

Generic Lamisil Cream (Terbicip Cream) – Product Information

Generic Lamisil Cream (Terbicip Cream) is an allylamine antifungal used to treat fungal infections of the skin caused by dermatophytes such as Trichophyton (e.g., T. rubrum, T. mentagrophytes, T. verrucosum, T. tonsurans, T. violaceum ), Microsporum canis and Epidermophyton floccosum. It is also used to treat Yeast infections of the skin, principally those caused by the genus Candida (e.g., Candida albicans ) and Pityriasis (tinea) versicolor, due to Pityrosporum orbiculare (also known as Malassezia furfur ). It is available in tubes of 10g containing Terbinafine Hydrochloride BP 1% w/w.

Generic Lamisil Cream (Terbicip Cream) - Active Ingredient

The active ingredient present in Generic Lamisil Cream is Terbinafine Hydrochloride. Terbinafine hydrochloride is a white fine crystalline powder that is freely soluble in methanol and dichloromethane, soluble in ethanol, and slightly soluble in water.

Generic Lamisil Cream (Terbicip Cream) - Contraindications

Generic Lamisil Cream is contraindicated in patients that have hypersensitivity to Terbinafine Hydrochloride or any inactive component of this medicine.

Generic Lamisil Cream (Terbicip Cream) - Dosage

Terbinafine cream can be applied once or twice daily. Cleanse and dry the affected areas thoroughly before application of Terbinafine cream.
Apply the cream to the affected skin and surrounding area in a thin layer and rub in lightly.

Side Effects of Generic Lamisil Cream

Generic Lamisil Cream may cause redness, itching, stinging at the site of application. However, treatment rarely has to be discontinued for this reason. These minor symptoms must be distinguished from allergic reactions (e.g. prutis, bullous eruptions, hives, widespread rash and or redness, urticaria, angioedema, or positive rechallenge) which are rare but require discontinuation of the medicine.

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Treatment of Major Depressive Episodes Using Stablon Tablets

What are Major Depressive Episodes?

Major Depressive Episodes is characterized by severe, highly persistent depression, and a loss of interest or pleasure in everyday activities, which is often manifested by lack of appetite, chronic fatigue, and sleep disturbances (somnipathy).
A diagnoses of major depressive episode requires that the patient has-over a two-week period-experienced five or more of the symptoms below:
Mood:
For the better part of nearly every day, the patient reports a depressed mood or appears depressed to others
Loss of Interest:
Patients suffering with depression tend to lose interest in things they once found enjoyable for most of nearly every day.
Change in Eating, Appetite, or Weight:
Although not dieting, there is a marked loss or gain of weight (such as 5% in one month) or appetite is markedly decreased or increased nearly every day
Sleep:
Nearly every day the patient sleeps excessively, known as hypersomnia, or not enough, known as insomnia.
Fatigue:
Nearly every day the person experiences extreme fatigue.
Self-worth:
Depressed people may think of themselves in very negative, unrealistic ways such as manifesting a preoccupation with past "failures", personalisation of trivial events, or believing that minor mistakes prove their inadequacy.
Concentration:
Nearly every day the patient is indecisive or has trouble thinking or concentrating. Patients suffering from depression frequently experiences negative and pessimistic thoughts, and reports that his/her ability to think, concentrate, or make decisions becomes impaired.
Thoughts of Death:
The patient has had repeated thoughts about death, suicide or has made a suicide attempt.
Combined psychotherapy plus antidepressant medications are more effective than psychotherapy alone for the treatment of depression.

Stablon Tablets (Tianeptine Sodium) – Product Information

Stablon Tablets (Tianeptine Sodium) is used to treat mild, moderate, or severe Major depressive episodes.
The active ingredient present in Stablon Tablets is Tianeptine Sodium.

Stablon Tablets (Tianeptine Sodium) - Contraindications

Stablon Tablets are contraindicated in patients that have a hypersensitivity to Tianeptine Sodium or any inactive component of this medication. They are also contraindicated in the following cases:
Concurrent administration with MAOIs : As a general rule, leave a period of 15 days after discontinuation of treatment with MAOIs.
Pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Children under 15 years.

Stablon Tablets (Tianeptine Sodium) - Dosage

The recommended adult Oral dosage of Stablon Tablets (Tianeptine Sodium) is approximately 3 tablets per day, to be taken at the start of the main meals, morning, noon and evening.
In subjects over the age of 70 and in cases of renal failure, dosage should be reduced.

Side Effects of Stablon Tablets

Side effects reported in patients treated with Stablon Tablets are abdominal pain, fatigue, nausea, constipation, loss of appetite, insomnia, drowsiness, palpitations, muscular or joint pain, headache, vertigo, tremor, breathing trouble and dry mouth.

Stablon Tablets - Warnings and Precautions

Please inform your doctor regarding any medications that you take including no prescription medications and over the counter medications. Any other treatment must automatically be reported to your doctor. Patients must be informed about the possibility of decreased alertness and the risk of drowsiness associated with treatment with this medication, especially those who drive vehicles or operate machinery. In the case of patients that require general anesthesia, the anesthetist has to be informed and treatment discontinued 24 or 48 hours before surgery.
Treatment should not be stopped abruptly, but dosage should be decreased gradually over a period of 7 to 14 days. Inform your doctor in case of pregnancy or breastfeeding.

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Stablon Tablets for Treatment of Major Depressive Episodes

Treatment of Bronchospasm, COPD and Asthma using Generic Combivent Inhaler

What is COPD?

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), also known as chronic obstructive lung disease (COLD), chronic obstructive airway disease (COAD), chronic airflow limitation (CAL) and chronic obstructive respiratory disease (CORD), is a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe. It is characterised by the occurrence of chronic bronchitis or emphysema, a pair of commonly co-existing diseases of the lungs in which the airways become narrowed.
In contrast to asthma, COPD is poorly reversible and usually gets progressively worse over time. COPD can cause coughing that produces large amounts of mucus, wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and other symptoms.Cigarette smoking is the leading cause of COPD. Most people who have COPD smoke or used to smoke. Long-term exposure to other lung irritants-such as air pollution, chemical fumes, or dust-also may contribute to COPD. Important management strategies are smoking cessation, vaccinations, rehabilitation, and drug therapy often using inhalers like Generic Ventolin Inhaler, Combivent Inhaler and several others.

Generic Combivent Inhaler (Duolin Inhaler) – Product Information

Generic Combivent Inhaler (Duolin Inhaler) is used for the treatment or prevention of bronchospasm in adults and adolescents with reversible obstructive airway diseases like asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), including chronic bronchitis and emphysema. Generic Combivent makes breathing easier by by relaxing the breathing tubes or air passages that carry air to and from the lungs. It begins to act quickly (just 15 minutes) after use and its effect usually lasts for 4-6 hours.
The active ingredients present in this medication are Ipratropium bromide and Albuterol sulfate (Salbutamol sulphate). Studies have demonstrated that each component of Generic Combivent® (Duolin Inhaler) (Ipratropium bromide and Albuterol sulfate) Inhalation Aerosol contributed to the improvement in pulmonary function produced by the combination, especially during the first 4 to 5 hours after dosing, and that Generic Combivent Inhalation Aerosol was significantly more effective than ipratropium bromide or albuterol sulfate administered alone.

Generic Combivent Inhaler (Duolin Inhaler) - Contraindications

Duolin Inhaler is contraindicated in patients that have hypersensitivity to Albuterol sulfate (Salbutamol sulphate), Ipratropium bromide or any inactive component of this medicine. Generic Combivent is also contraindicated in patients with hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy and tachyarrhythmia.

Generic Combivent Inhaler (Duolin Inhaler) - Dosage

Shake the metered Duolin Inhaler aerosol before using. This will mix the medicine evenly so that a correct dose is delivered. Each puff must be inhaled through the mouth properly for Generic Combivent to work.
The recommended dose for adults is 2 puffs four times daily (at regular intervals), up to a maximum of 12 puffs in 24 hours.

Side Effects of Generic Combivent Inhaler (Duolin Inhaler)

The side effects of Generic Combivent Inhaler include dryness of the mouth, headache, cough. Less frequently reported side effects of Duolin Inhaler include the following: fast or irregular heartbeat, nausea, nervousness, tremors, urinary retention (difficulty passing urine), dizziness and narrow-angle glaucoma (a condition affecting the eyes).

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Canesten Vaginal Cream for Treatment of Vaginal Fungal Infections

Canesten Vaginal Cream – Product Information

Canesten Clotrimazole Vaginal Cream is used to to treat a fungal infection in the vagina and vulval area (thrush). It also relieves external vulvar itching and irritation associated with a yeast infection. Candida albicans is a yeast fungus that can multiply rapidly and cause damage to the vagina when other micro-organisms aren't present in a normal balance. Some situations which can increase susceptibility to thrush are Diabetes, Obesity, Illness, Fatigue, Hormonal fluctuations (pregnancy, menstrual cycle, oral contraceptive pill, HRT), Prolonged use of antibiotics or steroids.
Canesten Clotrimazole Vaginal Cream contains 20 mg/g (2% w/w) of clotrimazole in a vanishing cream base. The cream also contains benzyl alcohol (1% w/w) and purified water.

Dosage And Administration

Apply a thin layer of Canesten Clotrimazole Vaginal Cream and gently massage sufficient cream into the affected and surrounding skin areas twice daily.

Canesten Vaginal Cream - Side Effects

The common side effects of Canesten Vaginal Cream are blisters, discomfort/pain, oedema, irritation, peeling/exfoliation, pruritis, rash, stinging/burning. Genital peeling, pruritis, rash, oedema, discomfort, burning, irritation, pelvic pain and abdominal pain. Serious side effects include allergic reactions.Some of the symptoms of an allergic reaction may include swelling of the parts of the body to which treatment has been applied; rash, itching or hives on the skin.

Canesten Vaginal Cream – Warnings and Precautions

Canesten Clotrimazole Vaginal Cream is for vaginal or external vulvar use only. Do not use this medication if you have abdominal pain, fever or a foul-smelling vaginal discharge.
This medication is contraindicated in patients which have a hypersensitivity to Clotrimazole or any inactive ingredient present in the preparation. It is also contraindicated in children less than 12 years of age.
Please ask your doctor befor using this medicine if you have vaginal or vulvar itching and discomfort for the first time. If you have had a doctor diagnose a vaginal yeast infection before and have the same symptoms now, use this cream as directed for 7 days in a row.
Also please ask your doctor if you get symptoms that return within 2 months or infections that do not clear up easily with proper treatment. You could be pregnant, or there could be a serious underlying medical cause for your infections, including diabetes or a damaged immune system.
Stop using Canesten Vaginal Cream and ask a doctor if symptoms do not get better in 3 days or infection isn't gone in 7 days. You may have a condition other than a yeast infection.
When using this product do not use tampons.

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Canesten Vaginal Cream for Treatment of Vaginal Fungal Infections

Sirdalud Tablets for Relief of Painful Muscle Spasms | Tizanidine HCl

Sirdalud Tablets (Tizanidine Hydrochloride) - Product Information

Sirdalud manufactured by Novartis is a centrally acting alpha2-adrenergic agonist. The active ingredient present in Sirdalud is Tizanidine HCl (Tizanidine) which is a white to off-white, fine crystalline powder. Tizanidine HCl is odorless or with a faint characteristic odor. Tizanidine is slightly soluble in water and methanol. Sirdalud is a muscle relaxant that is used to help relax certain muscles in your body.
Sirdalud Tablets are composed of the active ingredient, tizanidine hydrochloride (2.29 mg equivalent to 2 mg tizanidine base and 4.58 mg equivalent to 4 mg tizanidine base), and the inactive ingredients.

Sirdalud Tablets Tablets (Tizanidine Hydrochloride) - Uses

Sirdalud relieves the painful muscle spasms related to the static and functional disorders of the spine or following certain surgeries such as herniated intervertebral disc or osteoarthritis of the hip. It is also used to treat spasticity due to neurological disorders such as multiple sclerosis, chronic myelopathy, degenerative spinal cord diseases, cerebrovascular accidents, and cerebral palsy.

Sirdalud Tablets - Contraindications

Simultaneous use of Tizanidine with Fluvoxamine or with Ciprofloxacin, potent inhibitors of CYP1A2, is contraindicated. Sirdalud is also contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to Tizanidine or any inactive component present in the formulation as well as in individuals with significantly impaired hepatic function.

Sirdalud Tablets - Dosage

The recommended dosage of Sirdalud Tablets for various indications is given below:
Painful muscle spasms:
2 to 4 mg three times daily.
Spasticity due to neurological disorders:
The maximum initial recommended dosage is 6 mg/day in 3 divided doses. The dosage is then increased stepwise to achieve optimum therapeutic response (generally between 12 to 24 mg/day). The maximum daily dose is 36 mg which should not be exceeded.

Side Effects of Sirdalud Tablets

With low doses of Sirdalud tablets, such as those recommended for the relief of painful muscle spasms the reported side effects were somnolence, fatigue, asthenia, dizziness, dry mouth, nausea, gastrointestinal disorder, transaminase increase, increased spasm or tone, blood pressure decrease.
With the higher doses, as recommended for the treatment of spasticity, muscular weakness, insomnia, sleep disorder, hallucination, hypotension, bradycardia, hepatitis and hepatic failure have also been reported in addition to the side effects for lower doses.

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Treatment of Morning Sickness and Sleeplessness using Generic Dozile Tablets

What is Morning Sickness?

Nausea and vomiting can be one of the first signs of pregnancy and usually begins around the 6th week of pregnancy and continues through the 14th to 16th week . It can occur at any time of the day, and for most women it seems to stop around the 12th week of pregnancy. Some women have nausea and vomiting through their entire pregnancy.
More than half of all pregnant women experience Morning Sickness, also called nausea gravidarum, nausea, vomiting of pregnancy or pregnancy sickness .

Morning sickness is the nauseated feeling you get during pregnancy. Morning sickness can be, but is not always, accompanied with vomiting. The nausea is often a result of the increased hormones in your body. Although the exact cause of nausea and vomiting in pregnancy (NVP) is unknown, researchers have suggested a number of different causes, including increased oestrogen levels, increased human chorionic gonadotrophin (hCG) levels, nutritional deficiency, gastric problems and evolutionary adaptation.

Generic Dozile Tablets – Product Information

Generic Dozile Tablets (Doxinate Tablets) is used for the temporary relief of sleeplessness. It is also prescribed in combination with vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine HCl) for the treatment of nausea and vomiting during pregnancy (Morning Sickness).
It is also used for the relief of nausea and vomiting of pregnancy. Generic Dozile is also used in combination with antitussives and decongestants for the temporary relief of cold and cough symptoms. It is an antihistamine with hypnotic, anticholinergic, antimuscarinic and local anaesthetic effects.
The active ingredient present in Generic Dozile Tablets is Doxylamine Succinate. Doxinate Tablets contains Doxylamine Succinate 10 mg and Pyridoxine HCl 10 mg. Doxinate Plus Tablets contains Doxylamine Succinate 10 mg, Pyridoxine HCl 10 mg and Folic Acid 2.5 mg. Doxinate OD Tablets contains Doxylamine Succinate 20 mg and Pyridoxine HCl 20 mg.

Generic Dozile (Doxinate Tablets) - Contraindications

Generic Dozile should not be used in patients that have hypersensitivity to Doxylamine Succinate or any of the other ingredients present in Doxinate Tablets.
Generic Dozile is not recommended for children under 12 years of age. The safety and efficacy of Doxylamine succinate as a night time sleep aid in children younger than 12 years of age have not been established.

Generic Dozile Tablets - Dosage

Temporary use in the Relief of Insomnia:
1 tablet 30 minutes before retiring, or as directed by the doctor. Maximum stated dose should not be exceeded. Generic Dozile is recommended for occasional use only i.e. for periods of no longer than a week at a time. If sleeplessness persists, consult your doctor. Generic Dozile is not recommended for children under 12 years of age.
Relief Of Nausea And Vomiting During Pregnancy (Morning Sickness):
2 tablets of Generic Dozile (Doxinate / Doxinate Plus Tablets) at bed time, one in the morning and one in the afternoon if required or as prescribed by the doctor. Up to a maximum 10 Tablets of Doxinate / Doxinate Plus can be safely be given in divided doses.

Side Effects of Generic Dozile Tablets

The common side effects of Doxinate Tablets (Doxylamine Succinate) are drowsiness, vertigo, nervousness, epigastric pain, headache, palpitation, diarrhea, disorientation, irritability, convulsions, urinary retention or insomnia are diarrhea, nausea with or without vomiting, and abdominal pain.

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Treatment of Minor Cuts, scrapes, or Burns on Skin Using Neosporin Skin Ointment

Neosporin Skin Ointment – Product Information

Neosporin Skin Ointment , a combination of neomycin and polymyxin B sulfates and bacitracin zinc is used to treat and prevent infections in minor cuts, scrapes, or burns on your skin and help prevent or treat mild skin infections. It speeds up the healing of wounds by slowing or stopping the growth of bacteria. Hydrocortisone contained in Neosporin-H is a synthetic steroid used as anti-inflammatory and anti-pruritic agent.

Dosage And Administration

Before treatment, remove any debris such as pus, crusts, etc. from the affected areas. Apply a thin layer of Neosporin Ointment 2 to 5 times daily over the affected area.

Neosporin Skin Ointment - Contraindications

Neosporin Ointment is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to neomycin and polymyxin B sulfates, bacitracin zinc or any inactive ingredient present in Neosporin Ointment.

Neosporin Skin Ointment - Side Effects

The common possible side effects of Neosporin ointment are itching, pain, skin rash, scaling, swelling, redness, or other signs of skin irritation. The side effects listed below are very rare they could lead to serious problems if you do not seek medical attention. Inform your doctor as soon as possible in case any of the side effects listed below occur:

• Blood in urine
• Difficulty with urination
• Loss of hearing
• Weakness, tingling, or numbness in hands or feet

Stop using Neosporin and seek immediate medical attention if any of the following occur:
Signs of a severe allergic reaction such as severe rash or hives; difficulty breathing; or swelling of the mouth, lips, tongue, or throat

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Treatment of Secondary Amenorrhea & Abnormal Uterine Bleeding Using Generic Provera Tablets

What is Secondary Amenorrhea?

Secondary amenorrhea occurs when a woman who has been having normal menstrual cycles stops getting her periods for 6 or more months in a woman with previously normal menstruation. Secondary amenorrhoea (menstruation cycles ceasing) is often caused by hormonal disturbances from the hypothalamus and the pituitary gland, from premature menopause or intrauterine scar formation.

What is Abnormal Uterine Bleeding?

Abnormal bleeding from the uterus where the lining of the uterus breaks down during the menstrual cycle rather than at the end resulting in vaginal spotting or bleeding.
Dysfunctional uterine bleeding (DUB), defined as abnormal uterine bleeding not caused by pelvic pathology, medications, systemic disease or pregnancy, is the most common cause of abnormal uterine bleeding.

What is Endometrial Hyperplasia?

Endometrial Hyperplasia or Endometriosis is defined as the condition in which tissue similar to the lining of the uterus (womb) grows outside the uterus, causing pain and bleeding.
Most cases of endometrial hyperplasia result from high levels of estrogens, combined with insufficient levels of the progesterone-like hormones which ordinarily counteract estrogen's proliferative effects on this tissue.

Generic Provera (Deviry Tablets) – Product Information

Generic Provera Tablets (Deviry Tablets) is a progestin indicated for the treatment of secondary amenorrhea and abnormal uterine bleeding due to hormonal imbalance in the absence of organic pathology, such as fibroids or uterine cancer.
Deviry Tablets is also indicated to reduce the incidence of endometrial hyperplasia in nonhysterectomized postmenopausal women receiving daily oral conjugated estrogens. Each 10 mg Generic Provera tablet for oral administration contains 10 mg of Medroxyprogesterone Acetate.

Generic Provera Tablets - Contraindications

Generic Provera should not be used in women with any of the following conditions:
1. Undiagnosed abnormal genital bleeding
2. Known, suspected, or history of cancer of the breast
3. Known or suspected estrogen- or progesterone-dependent neoplasia
4. Active deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism or a history of these conditions
5. Active or recent (within the past year) arterial thromboembolic disease (for example, stroke and myocardial infarction)
6. Known liver dysfunction or disease
7. Missed abortion
8. As a diagnostic test for pregnancy
9. Known hypersensitivity to the Medroxyprogesterone Acetate or any inactive ingredient present in the medicine.
10. Known or suspected pregnancy.

Generic Provera (Deviry Tablets) - Dosage

The recommended Dosages for Generic Provera are as follows:
Absence of menstrual period:
Generic Provera may be given in doses ranging from 5 to 10 mg daily for 5 to 10 days.
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding:
Generic Provera may be given in doses ranging from 5 to 10 mg daily for 5 to 10 days.
Overgrowth of the lining of the uterus:
When used in combination with oral conjugated estrogens in postmenopausal women with a uterus, Generic Provera may be given in doses ranging from 5 or 10 mg daily for 12 to 14 straight days per month.

Side Effects of Generic Provera Tablets

The following side effects have been reported in women taking progestins, including Generic Provera Tablets, without concomitant estrogens treatment:
Abnormal uterine bleeding (irregular, increase, decrease), change in menstrual flow, breakthrough bleeding, spotting, amenorrhea, changes in cervical erosion, cervical secretions, Breast tenderness, mastodynia or galactorrhea.
Thromboembolic disorders including thrombophlebitis and pulmonary embolism, Nausea, cholestatic jaundice, Skin Sensitivity reactions consisting of urticaria, pruritus, edema and generalized rash, Acne, alopecia and hirsutism, Neuro-ocular lesions, for example, retinal thrombosis, and optic neuritis, Mental depression, insomnia, somnolence, dizziness, headache, nervousness, Hypersensitivity reactions, rash (allergic) with and without pruritus, change in weight (increase or decrease), pyrexia, edema/fluid retention, fatigue and decreased glucose tolerance.

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Treatment of Major Depressive Order and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Using Generic Wellbutrin Tablets

What is Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)?

Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)
Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) (also known as clinical depression, major depression, unipolar depression, or unipolar disorder; or as recurrent depression in the case of repeated episodes) is a mental disorder characterized by a pervasive and persistent low mood that is accompanied by low self-esteem and by a loss of interest or pleasure in normally enjoyable activities.

It is believed that chemical changes in the brain are responsible. This mental disorder may be due to a problem with your genes. Major depressive disorder can also be triggered by stressful events in a person's life. These may include:

• Job Loss
• Failing a class
• Divorce or Separation
• Death of a Spouse
• Death or illness of a friend or family member
• Certain medicines, such as steroids
• Physical or Emotional Abuse
• Social Isolation

More likely, it is a combination of both.


People with major depressive disorder tend to have a distorted view of their lives in which a negative attitude makes it difficult for them to imagine how problems or situations may be resolved in a positive way. Symptoms may also include:

• Irritability
• difficulty with concentration
• fatigue or lack of energy
• feelings of hopelessness and/or helplessness
• feelings of worthlessness, guilt, or self-hate
• social isolation
• loss of interest in once pleasurable activities
• sleep problems (insomnia or excessive sleeping)
• dramatic changes in appetite along with corresponding weight loss or gain
• suicidal ideation or behavior

Major depressive disorder is a disabling condition that adversely affects a person's family, work or school life, sleeping and eating habits, and general health.

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), also known as winter depression, winter blues, summer depression, summer blues, or seasonal depression, was considered a mood disorder in which people who have normal mental health throughout most of the year experience depressive symptoms in the winter or summer. Usually the dull atmosphere and lack of sunlight affects biological rhythm of the people and precipitates underlying mood disorders, making them prone to depression.

Symptoms of SAD may consist of difficulty waking up in the morning, nausea, tendency to oversleep and over eat, especially a craving for carbohydrates, which leads to weight gain. Other symptoms include a lack of energy, difficulty concentrating on or completing tasks, withdrawal from friends, family, and social activities, and decreased sex drive. All of this leads to depression, pessimistic feelings of hopelessness, and lack of pleasure which characterize a person suffering from this disorder.

Generic Wellbutrin Tablets – Product Information

Generic Wellbutrin Tablets (Bupron) is used for the treatment of Major Depressive Disorder. Generic Wellbutrin Tablets (Bupron) is used for the treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), which are episodes of depression that occur in the fall and winter each year.
The active ingredient present in Generic Wellbutrin is Bupropion Hydrochloride.
Bupropion Hydrochloride is marketed under trade names such as Wellbutrin, Bupropion, Bupron, Budeprion, Prexaton, Elontril, Aplenzin and Zyban.

Generic Wellbutrin Tablets (Bupron) - Contraindications

Generic Wellbutrin tablets (Bupron tablets) is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to Bupropion Hydrochloride or any inactive ingredient present in Generic Wellbutrin tablets.
Bupron tablets (Generic Wellbutrin) should not be given to patients who have a Seizure disorder, Current or prior diagnosis of bulimia or anorexia nervosa or in cases of abrupt discontinuation of alcohol, benzodiazepines, barbiturates, antiepileptic drugs. Bupropion HCl (Generic Wellbutrin) is also contraindicated in a patient who is being treated with linezolid or intravenous methylene blu.

Dosage And Administration

Generic Wellbutrin comes as an oral tablet in SR 150 mg, XL 150 mg and XL 300 mg dosage forms. The recommended adult Oral dosage of Generic Wellbutrin for adults is given below:
Usual Dosage for Adults:
The usual adult dose of Bupron tablets (Bupropion Hcl) is 300 mg/day, given 3 times daily. Dosing should begin at 200 mg/day, given as 100 mg twice daily. Based on clinical response, this dose may be increased to 300 mg/day, given as 100 mg 3 times daily, no sooner than 3 days after beginning therapy.

Side Effects of Generic Wellbutrin Tablets

The common possible side effects reported in patients treated with Generic Wellbutrin Tablets (Bupron) include agitation, dry mouth, insomnia, headache/migraine, nausea/vomiting, constipation, and tremor

More Details

For more details on Generic Wellbutrin (Bupron tablets) please see the presentation below.

Generic Wellbutrin Tablets for the Treatment of Major Depressive Disorder