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Mextil
Cefuroxime Axetil
Mextil
Cefuroxime Axetil
Indications
Urinary tract infection
Indication detailsView
It is indicated for the treatment of infections caused by sensitive bacteria.
- Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis caused by Streptococcus pyogenes.
- Acute Bacterial Otitis Media caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, Moraxella catarrhalis (beta-lactamase producing strains) or Streptococcus pyogenes.
- Acute bacterial maxillary sinusitis caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae or Haemophilus influenzae (non beta-lactamase producing strains)
- Lower respiratory tract infections including pneumoniae, caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae (including beta lactamase-producing strains), Klebsiella spp., Staphylococcus aureus (penicillinase- and non-penicillinase-producing strains), Streptococcus pyogenes, E. coli
- Acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis and Secondary bacterial infections of Acute bronchitis caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae (beta-lactamase negative strains) or Haemophilus parainfluenzae (beta-lactamase negative strains).
- Skin and skin-structure infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus (including beta-lactamase producing strains) or Streptococcus pyogenes.
- Urinary tract infections caused by E.coli or Klebsiella pneumoniae.
- Bone and Joint Infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus (penicillinase- and non-penicillinase-producing strains).
- Gonorrhoea caused by penicillinase-producing and non-penicillinase producing strains of Neisseria gonorrhoeae.
- Early Lyme Disease (erythema migrans) caused by Borrelia burgdorferi.
Therapeutic classView
Second generation Cephalosporins
PharmacologyView
Cefuroxime is a well-characterized and effective antibacterial agent, which has broad-spectrum bactericidal activity against a wide range of common pathogens, including β-lactamase producing strains. Cefuroxime has good stability to bacterial β-lactamase and consequently, is active against many ampicillin-resistant and amoxycillin-resistant strains.
DosageView
Tablet or Suspension-
Adolescents and adults (13 years and older)-- Pharyngitis/tonsillitis: 250 mg b.i.d. for 5-10 days
- Acute bacterial maxillary sinusitis: 250 mg b.i.d. for 10 days
- Acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis: 250-500 mg b.i.d. for 10 days
- Secondary bacterial infections of acute bronchitis: 250-500 mg b.i.d. for 5-10 days
- Uncomplicated skin and skin structure infections: 250-500 mg b.i.d. for 10 days
- Uncomplicated urinary tract infections: 250 mg b.i.d. for 7-10 days
- Uncomplicated Gonorrhoea: 1000 mg Single dose
- Community acquired pneumonia: 250-500 mg b.i.d. for 5-10 days
- MDR Typhoid Fever: 500 mg b.i.d. for 10-14 days
- Early Lyme disease: 500 mg b.i.d. for 20 days
- Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis: 20 mg/kg/day b.i.d for 5-10 days
- Acute otitis media: 30 mg/kg/day b.i.d for 10 days
- Acute bacterial maxillary sinusitis: 30 mg/kg/day b.i.d for 10 days
- Impetigo: 30 mg/kg/day b.i.d for 10 days
Parenteral-
- Adult: 750 mg three times daily by IM or IV injection. In severe infections, dose can be increased upto 1.5 gm three times daily by IV injection. The frequency may be increased to four times daily, if necessary, giving total daily doses of 3 to 6 gms.
- Children (above 3 months of age): 30 - 100 mg/kg/day given in 3 or 4 equally divided doses. A dose of 60 mg/kg/day is appropriate for most infections.
- Neonate: 30 - 100 mg/kg/day given in 2 or 3 equally divided doses.
- Surgical prophylaxis: 1.5 gm by IV injection at induction of anaesthesia; up to 3 further doses of 750 mg may be given by IV/IM injection every 8 hours for high risk procedures.
- Pneumonia: 1.5 gm IV injection twice daily for 2-3 days, followed by 500 mg twice daily (oral) for 7-10 days.
Acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis: 750 mg twice daily (IM or IV injection) for 2-3 days, followed by 500 mg twice daily (oral) for 5-10 days. (Duration of both parenteral and oral therapy is determined by the severity of the infection and the clinical status of the patient.)- In Gonorrhoea: Adult: 1.5 gm as a single dose (as 2 x 750mg injections intramuscularly with different sites, e.g. each buttock).
- Adult: 3 gm IV injection three times daily.
- Children (above 3 months of age): 200-240 mg/kg/day by IV injection in 3 or 4 divided doses reduced to 100 mg/kg/day after 3 days or on clinical improvement.
- Neonate: 100 mg/kg/day by IV injection at initial dose, reduced to 50 mg/kg/day, When clinically indicated.
- Adult: 1.5 gm IV injection four times daily.
- Children (above 3 months of age): 150 mg/kg/day (not to exceed the maximum adult dose) in equally divided doses every 8 hours.
AdministrationView
The use of freshly reconstituted solution is recommended. However, it maintains potency for at least 24 hours at room temperature or 48 hours at 5o C
Side effectsView
Adverse effects to Cefuroxime have occurred infrequently and have been generally mild and transient in nature. Effects reported include rashes and gastrointestinal disturbances. As with other antibiotics, prolonged use may result in the overgrowth of non susceptible organisms e.g. Candida.
ContraindicationsView
Cefuroxime is contraindicated in patients with known allergy to Cephalosporins.
PrecautionsView
Cefuroxime should be given with care to patients receiving concurrent treatment with potent diuretics & who has history of colitis. Cephalosporin antibiotics may in general be given safely to patients who are hypersensitive to penicillin although cross reactions have reported. Cefuroxime has shown, that is not likely to be a problem at the recommended to dose levels.
InteractionsView
No potentially hazardous interactions have been reported.
Pregnancy & lactationView
US FDA pregnancy category of Cefuroxime is B. There are, however, no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. Because animal reproduction studies are not always predictive of human response, this drug should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed. Cefuroxime have been shown to be excreted in human milk. So, caution should be exercised when Cefuroxime is administered to a nursing woman.
ReconstitutionView
For 750 mg intramuscular injection: Add 3 ml water for injection to vial and then shake gently for dispersion.
For 750 mg intravenous injection: Add 8 ml water for injection to vial and then shake gently for dispersion. The solution should be slowly injected directly into a vein over a 3 to 5 minutes period.
For 1.5 g intravenous injection: Add 16 ml Water for injection to vial and then shake gently for dispersion. The solution should be slowly injected directly into a vein over a 3 to 5 minutes period.
For 750 mg intravenous injection: Add 8 ml water for injection to vial and then shake gently for dispersion. The solution should be slowly injected directly into a vein over a 3 to 5 minutes period.
For 1.5 g intravenous injection: Add 16 ml Water for injection to vial and then shake gently for dispersion. The solution should be slowly injected directly into a vein over a 3 to 5 minutes period.
StorageView
Store in a cool, dry place (below 30o C), away from light & moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.
Mextil
Cefuroxime Axetil
Mextil
Cefuroxime Axetil
Indications
Urinary tract infection
Indication detailsView
It is indicated for the treatment of infections caused by sensitive bacteria.
- Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis caused by Streptococcus pyogenes.
- Acute Bacterial Otitis Media caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, Moraxella catarrhalis (beta-lactamase producing strains) or Streptococcus pyogenes.
- Acute bacterial maxillary sinusitis caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae or Haemophilus influenzae (non beta-lactamase producing strains)
- Lower respiratory tract infections including pneumoniae, caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae (including beta lactamase-producing strains), Klebsiella spp., Staphylococcus aureus (penicillinase- and non-penicillinase-producing strains), Streptococcus pyogenes, E. coli
- Acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis and Secondary bacterial infections of Acute bronchitis caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae (beta-lactamase negative strains) or Haemophilus parainfluenzae (beta-lactamase negative strains).
- Skin and skin-structure infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus (including beta-lactamase producing strains) or Streptococcus pyogenes.
- Urinary tract infections caused by E.coli or Klebsiella pneumoniae.
- Bone and Joint Infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus (penicillinase- and non-penicillinase-producing strains).
- Gonorrhoea caused by penicillinase-producing and non-penicillinase producing strains of Neisseria gonorrhoeae.
- Early Lyme Disease (erythema migrans) caused by Borrelia burgdorferi.
Therapeutic classView
Second generation Cephalosporins
PharmacologyView
Cefuroxime is a well-characterized and effective antibacterial agent, which has broad-spectrum bactericidal activity against a wide range of common pathogens, including β-lactamase producing strains. Cefuroxime has good stability to bacterial β-lactamase and consequently, is active against many ampicillin-resistant and amoxycillin-resistant strains.
DosageView
Tablet or Suspension-
Adolescents and adults (13 years and older)-- Pharyngitis/tonsillitis: 250 mg b.i.d. for 5-10 days
- Acute bacterial maxillary sinusitis: 250 mg b.i.d. for 10 days
- Acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis: 250-500 mg b.i.d. for 10 days
- Secondary bacterial infections of acute bronchitis: 250-500 mg b.i.d. for 5-10 days
- Uncomplicated skin and skin structure infections: 250-500 mg b.i.d. for 10 days
- Uncomplicated urinary tract infections: 250 mg b.i.d. for 7-10 days
- Uncomplicated Gonorrhoea: 1000 mg Single dose
- Community acquired pneumonia: 250-500 mg b.i.d. for 5-10 days
- MDR Typhoid Fever: 500 mg b.i.d. for 10-14 days
- Early Lyme disease: 500 mg b.i.d. for 20 days
- Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis: 20 mg/kg/day b.i.d for 5-10 days
- Acute otitis media: 30 mg/kg/day b.i.d for 10 days
- Acute bacterial maxillary sinusitis: 30 mg/kg/day b.i.d for 10 days
- Impetigo: 30 mg/kg/day b.i.d for 10 days
Parenteral-
- Adult: 750 mg three times daily by IM or IV injection. In severe infections, dose can be increased upto 1.5 gm three times daily by IV injection. The frequency may be increased to four times daily, if necessary, giving total daily doses of 3 to 6 gms.
- Children (above 3 months of age): 30 - 100 mg/kg/day given in 3 or 4 equally divided doses. A dose of 60 mg/kg/day is appropriate for most infections.
- Neonate: 30 - 100 mg/kg/day given in 2 or 3 equally divided doses.
- Surgical prophylaxis: 1.5 gm by IV injection at induction of anaesthesia; up to 3 further doses of 750 mg may be given by IV/IM injection every 8 hours for high risk procedures.
- Pneumonia: 1.5 gm IV injection twice daily for 2-3 days, followed by 500 mg twice daily (oral) for 7-10 days.
Acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis: 750 mg twice daily (IM or IV injection) for 2-3 days, followed by 500 mg twice daily (oral) for 5-10 days. (Duration of both parenteral and oral therapy is determined by the severity of the infection and the clinical status of the patient.)- In Gonorrhoea: Adult: 1.5 gm as a single dose (as 2 x 750mg injections intramuscularly with different sites, e.g. each buttock).
- Adult: 3 gm IV injection three times daily.
- Children (above 3 months of age): 200-240 mg/kg/day by IV injection in 3 or 4 divided doses reduced to 100 mg/kg/day after 3 days or on clinical improvement.
- Neonate: 100 mg/kg/day by IV injection at initial dose, reduced to 50 mg/kg/day, When clinically indicated.
- Adult: 1.5 gm IV injection four times daily.
- Children (above 3 months of age): 150 mg/kg/day (not to exceed the maximum adult dose) in equally divided doses every 8 hours.
AdministrationView
The use of freshly reconstituted solution is recommended. However, it maintains potency for at least 24 hours at room temperature or 48 hours at 5o C
Side effectsView
Adverse effects to Cefuroxime have occurred infrequently and have been generally mild and transient in nature. Effects reported include rashes and gastrointestinal disturbances. As with other antibiotics, prolonged use may result in the overgrowth of non susceptible organisms e.g. Candida.
ContraindicationsView
Cefuroxime is contraindicated in patients with known allergy to Cephalosporins.
PrecautionsView
Cefuroxime should be given with care to patients receiving concurrent treatment with potent diuretics & who has history of colitis. Cephalosporin antibiotics may in general be given safely to patients who are hypersensitive to penicillin although cross reactions have reported. Cefuroxime has shown, that is not likely to be a problem at the recommended to dose levels.
InteractionsView
No potentially hazardous interactions have been reported.
Pregnancy & lactationView
US FDA pregnancy category of Cefuroxime is B. There are, however, no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. Because animal reproduction studies are not always predictive of human response, this drug should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed. Cefuroxime have been shown to be excreted in human milk. So, caution should be exercised when Cefuroxime is administered to a nursing woman.
ReconstitutionView
For 750 mg intramuscular injection: Add 3 ml water for injection to vial and then shake gently for dispersion.
For 750 mg intravenous injection: Add 8 ml water for injection to vial and then shake gently for dispersion. The solution should be slowly injected directly into a vein over a 3 to 5 minutes period.
For 1.5 g intravenous injection: Add 16 ml Water for injection to vial and then shake gently for dispersion. The solution should be slowly injected directly into a vein over a 3 to 5 minutes period.
For 750 mg intravenous injection: Add 8 ml water for injection to vial and then shake gently for dispersion. The solution should be slowly injected directly into a vein over a 3 to 5 minutes period.
For 1.5 g intravenous injection: Add 16 ml Water for injection to vial and then shake gently for dispersion. The solution should be slowly injected directly into a vein over a 3 to 5 minutes period.
StorageView
Store in a cool, dry place (below 30o C), away from light & moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.
Mextil DS
Cefuroxime Axetil
Mextil DS
Cefuroxime Axetil
Indications
Urinary tract infection
Indication detailsView
It is indicated for the treatment of infections caused by sensitive bacteria.
- Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis caused by Streptococcus pyogenes.
- Acute Bacterial Otitis Media caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, Moraxella catarrhalis (beta-lactamase producing strains) or Streptococcus pyogenes.
- Acute bacterial maxillary sinusitis caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae or Haemophilus influenzae (non beta-lactamase producing strains)
- Lower respiratory tract infections including pneumoniae, caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae (including beta lactamase-producing strains), Klebsiella spp., Staphylococcus aureus (penicillinase- and non-penicillinase-producing strains), Streptococcus pyogenes, E. coli
- Acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis and Secondary bacterial infections of Acute bronchitis caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae (beta-lactamase negative strains) or Haemophilus parainfluenzae (beta-lactamase negative strains).
- Skin and skin-structure infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus (including beta-lactamase producing strains) or Streptococcus pyogenes.
- Urinary tract infections caused by E.coli or Klebsiella pneumoniae.
- Bone and Joint Infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus (penicillinase- and non-penicillinase-producing strains).
- Gonorrhoea caused by penicillinase-producing and non-penicillinase producing strains of Neisseria gonorrhoeae.
- Early Lyme Disease (erythema migrans) caused by Borrelia burgdorferi.
Therapeutic classView
Second generation Cephalosporins
PharmacologyView
Cefuroxime is a well-characterized and effective antibacterial agent, which has broad-spectrum bactericidal activity against a wide range of common pathogens, including β-lactamase producing strains. Cefuroxime has good stability to bacterial β-lactamase and consequently, is active against many ampicillin-resistant and amoxycillin-resistant strains.
DosageView
Tablet or Suspension-
Adolescents and adults (13 years and older)-- Pharyngitis/tonsillitis: 250 mg b.i.d. for 5-10 days
- Acute bacterial maxillary sinusitis: 250 mg b.i.d. for 10 days
- Acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis: 250-500 mg b.i.d. for 10 days
- Secondary bacterial infections of acute bronchitis: 250-500 mg b.i.d. for 5-10 days
- Uncomplicated skin and skin structure infections: 250-500 mg b.i.d. for 10 days
- Uncomplicated urinary tract infections: 250 mg b.i.d. for 7-10 days
- Uncomplicated Gonorrhoea: 1000 mg Single dose
- Community acquired pneumonia: 250-500 mg b.i.d. for 5-10 days
- MDR Typhoid Fever: 500 mg b.i.d. for 10-14 days
- Early Lyme disease: 500 mg b.i.d. for 20 days
- Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis: 20 mg/kg/day b.i.d for 5-10 days
- Acute otitis media: 30 mg/kg/day b.i.d for 10 days
- Acute bacterial maxillary sinusitis: 30 mg/kg/day b.i.d for 10 days
- Impetigo: 30 mg/kg/day b.i.d for 10 days
Parenteral-
- Adult: 750 mg three times daily by IM or IV injection. In severe infections, dose can be increased upto 1.5 gm three times daily by IV injection. The frequency may be increased to four times daily, if necessary, giving total daily doses of 3 to 6 gms.
- Children (above 3 months of age): 30 - 100 mg/kg/day given in 3 or 4 equally divided doses. A dose of 60 mg/kg/day is appropriate for most infections.
- Neonate: 30 - 100 mg/kg/day given in 2 or 3 equally divided doses.
- Surgical prophylaxis: 1.5 gm by IV injection at induction of anaesthesia; up to 3 further doses of 750 mg may be given by IV/IM injection every 8 hours for high risk procedures.
- Pneumonia: 1.5 gm IV injection twice daily for 2-3 days, followed by 500 mg twice daily (oral) for 7-10 days.
Acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis: 750 mg twice daily (IM or IV injection) for 2-3 days, followed by 500 mg twice daily (oral) for 5-10 days. (Duration of both parenteral and oral therapy is determined by the severity of the infection and the clinical status of the patient.)- In Gonorrhoea: Adult: 1.5 gm as a single dose (as 2 x 750mg injections intramuscularly with different sites, e.g. each buttock).
- Adult: 3 gm IV injection three times daily.
- Children (above 3 months of age): 200-240 mg/kg/day by IV injection in 3 or 4 divided doses reduced to 100 mg/kg/day after 3 days or on clinical improvement.
- Neonate: 100 mg/kg/day by IV injection at initial dose, reduced to 50 mg/kg/day, When clinically indicated.
- Adult: 1.5 gm IV injection four times daily.
- Children (above 3 months of age): 150 mg/kg/day (not to exceed the maximum adult dose) in equally divided doses every 8 hours.
AdministrationView
The use of freshly reconstituted solution is recommended. However, it maintains potency for at least 24 hours at room temperature or 48 hours at 5o C
Side effectsView
Adverse effects to Cefuroxime have occurred infrequently and have been generally mild and transient in nature. Effects reported include rashes and gastrointestinal disturbances. As with other antibiotics, prolonged use may result in the overgrowth of non susceptible organisms e.g. Candida.
ContraindicationsView
Cefuroxime is contraindicated in patients with known allergy to Cephalosporins.
PrecautionsView
Cefuroxime should be given with care to patients receiving concurrent treatment with potent diuretics & who has history of colitis. Cephalosporin antibiotics may in general be given safely to patients who are hypersensitive to penicillin although cross reactions have reported. Cefuroxime has shown, that is not likely to be a problem at the recommended to dose levels.
InteractionsView
No potentially hazardous interactions have been reported.
Pregnancy & lactationView
US FDA pregnancy category of Cefuroxime is B. There are, however, no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. Because animal reproduction studies are not always predictive of human response, this drug should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed. Cefuroxime have been shown to be excreted in human milk. So, caution should be exercised when Cefuroxime is administered to a nursing woman.
ReconstitutionView
For 750 mg intramuscular injection: Add 3 ml water for injection to vial and then shake gently for dispersion.
For 750 mg intravenous injection: Add 8 ml water for injection to vial and then shake gently for dispersion. The solution should be slowly injected directly into a vein over a 3 to 5 minutes period.
For 1.5 g intravenous injection: Add 16 ml Water for injection to vial and then shake gently for dispersion. The solution should be slowly injected directly into a vein over a 3 to 5 minutes period.
For 750 mg intravenous injection: Add 8 ml water for injection to vial and then shake gently for dispersion. The solution should be slowly injected directly into a vein over a 3 to 5 minutes period.
For 1.5 g intravenous injection: Add 16 ml Water for injection to vial and then shake gently for dispersion. The solution should be slowly injected directly into a vein over a 3 to 5 minutes period.
StorageView
Store in a cool, dry place (below 30o C), away from light & moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.
Mez
Metronidazole
Mez
Metronidazole
Indications
Vaginal trichomoniasis
Indication detailsView
Metronidazole is indicated in the treatment of following diseases:
- The prevention of post-operative infections due to anaerobic bacteria (particularly species of bacteroides and anaerobic streptococci).
- The treatment of septicaemia, bacteraemia, peritonitis, brain abscess, pelvic abscess, pelvic cellulitis and post-operative wound infections caused by anaerobes.
- In the treatment of urogenital trichomoniasis.
- Bacterial vaginosis (also known as non-specific vaginitis).
- All forms of amoebiasis (intestinal, extra-intestinal disease and that of symptomless cyst passers).
- Giardiasis.
- Acute ulcerative gingivitis.
- Anaerobically infected leg ulcers and pressure sores.
- Acute dental infections due to anaerobic organisms.
- Antibiotic associated pseudomembranus colitis.
Therapeutic classView
Amoebicides, Anti-diarrhoeal Antiprotozoal
PharmacologyView
Metronidazole is a member of the imidazole class of antibacterial drug and is classified therapeutically as an antiprotozoal agent. The 5-nitro group of Metronidazole is reduced by anaerobes metabolically. Studies have demonstrated that the reduced form of this drug interacts with DNA and gives bactericidal action of Metronidazole.
DosageView
Tablet and Suspension:
Trichomoniasis (Adults & Children over 10 yrs)-- 200 mg tid or 400 mg bid for 7 days
- 800 mg in the morning and 1-2 gm at night for 2 days
- 2 gm as a single dose for 1 days
- Children 7-10 yrs: 100 mg tid
- Children 3-7 yrs: 100 mg bid
- Children 1-3 yrs: 50 mg tid
- 800 mg tid for 5 days
- Children 7-10 yrs: 400 mg tid
- Children 3-7 yrs: 200 mg qid
- Children 1-3 yrs: 200 mg tid
- 400-800 mg tid for 5-10 days
- Children 7-10 yrs: 200-400 mg tid
- Children 3-7 yrs: 100-200 mg qid
- Children 1-3 yrs: 100-200 mg tid
- 2 gm once daily for 3 days
- Children 7-10 yrs: 1 gm once daily
- Children 3-7 yrs: 600-800 mg once daily
- Children 1-3 yrs: 500 mg once daily
- 200 mg tid for 3 days
- Children 7-10 yrs: 100 mg tid
- Children 3-7 yrs: 100 mg bid
- Children 1-3 yrs: 50 mg tid
- 200 mg tid for 3-7 days
- 400 mg bid for 7 days
- 2 gm as a single dose for 1 days
- 400 mg tid for 7 days
- 800 mg initially and then 400 mg tid for 7 days
- Children 1-10 yrs: 7.5 mg/kg tid
- 400 mg tid started 24 hours before surgery for 1 days
- Children 1-10 yrs: 7.5 mg/kg tid
Vaginal Gel:
The recommended dose is one applicator full of Metronidazole gel (approximately 5 grams containing approximately 37.5 mg of Metronidazole) intravaginally once or twice a day for 5 days. For once a day dosing, Metronidazole gel should be administered at bedtime.
Suppository:
Anaerobic Infections-- Adults: 1 g every 8 hours for 3 days, then 1 g every 12 hours.
- Children: 5-10 years: 500 mg every 8 hours for 3 days, then every 12 hours, Over 10 years adult dose.
- Adults: 1 g 2 hours before surgery; up to 3 further doses of 1 g may be given every 8 hours for high risk procedures.
- Children: 5-10 years: 500 mg 2 hours before surgery; up to 3 further doses of 500 mg may be given every 8 hours for high risk procedures.
IV Infusion:
Metronidazole intravenous infusion requires no dilution and should not be mixed with any other drugs prior to administration.- Adults and children over 12 years: Infuse 500 mg 8 hourly at a rate of 5 ml/minute and a maximum of 4 g should not be exceeded during a 24-hour period. Treatment for 7 days is sufficient for most patients, but treatment can be extended, especially for cases where reinfection is likely. For surgical prophylaxis, administration shortly before surgery should be followed by 8-hourly doses for the next 24 hours.
- Children under 12 years: 7.5 mg/kg body weight/day every 8 hours at a rate of 5 ml/minute.
Side effectsView
Metallic taste, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, drowsiness, rashes may be observed during treatment.
ContraindicationsView
Metronidazole is contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to Metronidazole or other Nitroimidazole derivatives.
PrecautionsView
- If for compelling reasons, metronidazole must be administered longer than the usually recommended duration, it is recommended that hematological tests, especially leucocyte count should be carried out regularly and that patients should be monitored for adverse reactions such as peripheral or central neuropathy (such as paresthesia, ataxia, dizziness, convulsive seizures).
- Metronidazole should be administered with caution to patients with hepatic encephalopathy.
- Patients should be warned that metronidazole may darken urine.
InteractionsView
- Disulfiram: Psychotic reactions have been reported in patients who were using metronidazole and disulfiram concurrently.
- Alcohol: Alcoholic beverages and drugs containing alcohol should not be consumed during therapy and for at least one day afterwards because of the possibility of a disulfiram-like (antabuse effect) reaction (flushing, vomiting, tachycardia). Oral anticoagulant therapy (warfarin type): Potentiation of the anticoagulant effect and increased hemorrhagic risk caused by decreased hepatic catabolism. In case of co-administration, prothrombin time should be more frequently monitored and anticoagulant therapy adjusted during treatment with metronidazole.
- Lithium: Plasma levels of lithium may be increased by metronidazole.
- Cyclosporin: Serum cyclosporin and serum creatinine should be closely monitored when co-administration is necessary.
- Phenytoin or phenobarbital: increased elimination of metronidazole resulting in reduced plasma levels.
- 5-Fluorouracil: Reduced clearance of 5-fluorouracil resulting in increased toxicity of 5-fluorouracil.
- Busulfan: Plasma levels of busulfan may be increased by metronidazole, which may lead to severe busulfan toxicity.
Pregnancy & lactationView
US FDA Pregnancy Category of Metronidazole is B. There are, however, no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. Because animal reproduction studies are not always predictive of human response, this drug should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed. Metronidazole have been shown to be excreted in human milk. So, caution should be exercised when Metronidazole is administered to a nursing woman.
Pediatric usageView
Hepatic impairment: Metronidazole is mainly metabolised by hepatic oxidation. Substantial impairment of metronidazole clearance may occur in the presence of advanced hepatic insufficiency. Significant cumulation may occur in patients with hepatic encephalopathy and the resulting high plasma concentrations of metronidazole may contribute to the symptoms of the encephalopathy. Metronidazole should therefore, be administered with caution to patients with hepatic encephalopathy. The daily dosage should be reduced to one third and may be administered once daily. Patients should be warned that metronidazole may darken urine.
Renal impairment: The elimination half-life of metronidazole remains unchanged in the presence of renal failure. The dosage of metronidazole therefore needs no reduction. Such patients however retain the metabolites of metronidazole. The clinical significance of this is not known at present. In patients undergoing haemodialysis metronidazole and metabolites are efficiently removed during an eight hour period of dialysis. Metronidazole should therefore be re-administered immediately after haemodialysis. No routine adjustment in the dosage of Metronidazole need be made in patients with renal failure undergoing intermittent peritoneal dialysis (IDP) or continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD).
Renal impairment: The elimination half-life of metronidazole remains unchanged in the presence of renal failure. The dosage of metronidazole therefore needs no reduction. Such patients however retain the metabolites of metronidazole. The clinical significance of this is not known at present. In patients undergoing haemodialysis metronidazole and metabolites are efficiently removed during an eight hour period of dialysis. Metronidazole should therefore be re-administered immediately after haemodialysis. No routine adjustment in the dosage of Metronidazole need be made in patients with renal failure undergoing intermittent peritoneal dialysis (IDP) or continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD).
Overdose effectsView
Single oral doses of metronidazole, up to 12 g have been reported in suicide attempts and accidental overdoses. Symptoms were limited to vomiting, ataxia and slight disorientation. There is no specific antidote for metronidazole overdosages. In case of suspected massive overdosages, a symptomatic and supportive treatment should be instituted.
StorageView
Store below 30°C. Keep protected from light. Keep medicines out of the reach of children. Do not use later than the date of expiry.
Mezest
Megestrol Acetate
Mezest
Megestrol Acetate
Indication detailsView
Megestrol Tablet is indicated for the palliative treatment of advanced carcinoma of the breast or endometrium (i.e., recurrent, inoperable, or metastatic disease). It should not be used instead of currently accepted procedures such as surgery, radiation, or chemotherapy.
Megestrol Oral Suspension is indicated for the treatment of anorexia, cachexia, or an unexplained, significant weight loss in patients with a diagnosis of Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) & cancer.
Megestrol Oral Suspension is indicated for the treatment of anorexia, cachexia, or an unexplained, significant weight loss in patients with a diagnosis of Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) & cancer.
PharmacologyView
Megestrol Acetate is a synthetic, antineoplastic and progestational drug. While the precise mechanism by which Megestrol Acetate produces its antineoplastic effects against endometrial carcinoma is unknown at the present time, inhibition of pituitary gonadotrophin production and resultant decrease in estrogen secretion may be factors. The antineoplastic action of megestrol acetate on carcinoma of the breast is effected by modifying the action of other steroid hormones and by exerting a direct cytotoxic effect on tumor cells. In metastatic cancer, hormone receptors may be present in some tissues but not others. The receptor mechanism is a cyclic process whereby estrogen produced by the ovaries enters the target cell, forms a complex with cytoplasmic receptor and is transported into the cell nucleus. There it induces gene transcription and leads to the alteration of normal cell functions. Pharmacologic doses of megestrol acetate not only decrease the number of hormone-dependent human breast cancer cells but also are capable of modifying and abolishing the stimulatory effects of estrogen on these cells.
Estimates of plasma levels of Megestrol Acetate are dependent on the measurement method used. Peak plasma concentrations occur 2 to 3 hours after a single oral dose 160 mg tablets. The plasma half-life of Megestrol Acetate is 33 to 38 hours. Approximately 66% of an administered dose is excreted in the urine and approximately 20% in the faeces.
Estimates of plasma levels of Megestrol Acetate are dependent on the measurement method used. Peak plasma concentrations occur 2 to 3 hours after a single oral dose 160 mg tablets. The plasma half-life of Megestrol Acetate is 33 to 38 hours. Approximately 66% of an administered dose is excreted in the urine and approximately 20% in the faeces.
DosageView
Tablet:
- Breast cancer: 160 mg/day
- Endometrial carcinoma: 40-320 mg/day in divided doses.
- At least 2 months of continuous treatment is considered an adequate period for determining the efficacy of Megestrol.
Side effectsView
Weight Gain: Weight gain is a frequent side effect of Megestrol Acetate. This gain has been associated with increased appetite and is not necessarily associated with fluid retention.
Thromboembolic Phenomena: Thromboembolic phenomena including thrombophlebitis and pulmonary embolism (in some cases fatal) have been reported.
Glucocorticoid Effects: The glucocorticoid activity of Megestrol Acetate has not been fully evaluated. Clinical cases of new onset diabetes mellitus, exacerbation of preexisting diabetes mellitus, and overt Cushing’s syndrome have been reported in association with the chronic use of Megestrol Acetate. In addition, clinical cases of adrenal insufficiency have been observed in patients receiving or being withdrawn from chronic Megestrol Acetate therapy in the stressed and non-stressed state.
Other: Nausea, dyspnea, tumor flare, hyperglycemia, glucose intolerance, alopecia, hypertension, carpal tunnel syndrome, mood changes, hot flashes, malaise, asthenia, lethargy, sweating and rash.
Thromboembolic Phenomena: Thromboembolic phenomena including thrombophlebitis and pulmonary embolism (in some cases fatal) have been reported.
Glucocorticoid Effects: The glucocorticoid activity of Megestrol Acetate has not been fully evaluated. Clinical cases of new onset diabetes mellitus, exacerbation of preexisting diabetes mellitus, and overt Cushing’s syndrome have been reported in association with the chronic use of Megestrol Acetate. In addition, clinical cases of adrenal insufficiency have been observed in patients receiving or being withdrawn from chronic Megestrol Acetate therapy in the stressed and non-stressed state.
Other: Nausea, dyspnea, tumor flare, hyperglycemia, glucose intolerance, alopecia, hypertension, carpal tunnel syndrome, mood changes, hot flashes, malaise, asthenia, lethargy, sweating and rash.
ContraindicationsView
History of hypersensitivity to Megestrol Acetate or any component of the formulation. Known or suspected pregnancy.
PrecautionsView
General: Close surveillance is indicated for any patient treated for recurrent or metastatic cancer. Use with caution in patients with a history of thromboembolic disease.
Use in Diabetics: Exacerbation of preexisting diabetes with increased insulin requirements has been reported in association with the use of Megestrol Acetate.
Use in Diabetics: Exacerbation of preexisting diabetes with increased insulin requirements has been reported in association with the use of Megestrol Acetate.
InteractionsView
Pharmacokinetic studies show that there are no significant alterations in pharmacokinetics parameters of Zidovudine or Rifabutin to warrant dosage adjustment when Megestrol Acetate is administered with these drugs. The effects of Zidovudine or Rifabutin on the pharmacokinetics of Megestrol Acetate were not studied.
Pregnancy & lactationView
Pregnancy Category D. The use of progestational agents during the first four months of pregnancy is not recommended. Very small amounts (approximately 0.1%) are excreted in mother's milk. It is however, not known whether these amounts exert any harmful effect on the newborn. Because of the potential for adverse effects on the new born, nursing should be discontinued during treatment with Megestrol Acetate.
Pediatric usageView
Pediatric Use: Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients have not been established.
Geriatric Use: In the dose selection for an elderly patient should be cautious, usually starting at the low end of the dosing range, reflecting the greater frequency of decreased hepatic, renal or cardiac function, and of concomitant disease or other drug therapy.
Geriatric Use: In the dose selection for an elderly patient should be cautious, usually starting at the low end of the dosing range, reflecting the greater frequency of decreased hepatic, renal or cardiac function, and of concomitant disease or other drug therapy.
Overdose effectsView
No serious unexpected side effects have resulted from studies involving Megestrol Acetate administered in dosages as high as 1600 mg/day.
StorageView
Store at or below 25°C. Protect from heat, light & moisture.
Mezest
Megestrol Acetate
Mezest
Megestrol Acetate
Indication detailsView
Megestrol Tablet is indicated for the palliative treatment of advanced carcinoma of the breast or endometrium (i.e., recurrent, inoperable, or metastatic disease). It should not be used instead of currently accepted procedures such as surgery, radiation, or chemotherapy.
Megestrol Oral Suspension is indicated for the treatment of anorexia, cachexia, or an unexplained, significant weight loss in patients with a diagnosis of Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) & cancer.
Megestrol Oral Suspension is indicated for the treatment of anorexia, cachexia, or an unexplained, significant weight loss in patients with a diagnosis of Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) & cancer.
PharmacologyView
Megestrol Acetate is a synthetic, antineoplastic and progestational drug. While the precise mechanism by which Megestrol Acetate produces its antineoplastic effects against endometrial carcinoma is unknown at the present time, inhibition of pituitary gonadotrophin production and resultant decrease in estrogen secretion may be factors. The antineoplastic action of megestrol acetate on carcinoma of the breast is effected by modifying the action of other steroid hormones and by exerting a direct cytotoxic effect on tumor cells. In metastatic cancer, hormone receptors may be present in some tissues but not others. The receptor mechanism is a cyclic process whereby estrogen produced by the ovaries enters the target cell, forms a complex with cytoplasmic receptor and is transported into the cell nucleus. There it induces gene transcription and leads to the alteration of normal cell functions. Pharmacologic doses of megestrol acetate not only decrease the number of hormone-dependent human breast cancer cells but also are capable of modifying and abolishing the stimulatory effects of estrogen on these cells.
Estimates of plasma levels of Megestrol Acetate are dependent on the measurement method used. Peak plasma concentrations occur 2 to 3 hours after a single oral dose 160 mg tablets. The plasma half-life of Megestrol Acetate is 33 to 38 hours. Approximately 66% of an administered dose is excreted in the urine and approximately 20% in the faeces.
Estimates of plasma levels of Megestrol Acetate are dependent on the measurement method used. Peak plasma concentrations occur 2 to 3 hours after a single oral dose 160 mg tablets. The plasma half-life of Megestrol Acetate is 33 to 38 hours. Approximately 66% of an administered dose is excreted in the urine and approximately 20% in the faeces.
DosageView
Tablet:
- Breast cancer: 160 mg/day
- Endometrial carcinoma: 40-320 mg/day in divided doses.
- At least 2 months of continuous treatment is considered an adequate period for determining the efficacy of Megestrol.
Side effectsView
Weight Gain: Weight gain is a frequent side effect of Megestrol Acetate. This gain has been associated with increased appetite and is not necessarily associated with fluid retention.
Thromboembolic Phenomena: Thromboembolic phenomena including thrombophlebitis and pulmonary embolism (in some cases fatal) have been reported.
Glucocorticoid Effects: The glucocorticoid activity of Megestrol Acetate has not been fully evaluated. Clinical cases of new onset diabetes mellitus, exacerbation of preexisting diabetes mellitus, and overt Cushing’s syndrome have been reported in association with the chronic use of Megestrol Acetate. In addition, clinical cases of adrenal insufficiency have been observed in patients receiving or being withdrawn from chronic Megestrol Acetate therapy in the stressed and non-stressed state.
Other: Nausea, dyspnea, tumor flare, hyperglycemia, glucose intolerance, alopecia, hypertension, carpal tunnel syndrome, mood changes, hot flashes, malaise, asthenia, lethargy, sweating and rash.
Thromboembolic Phenomena: Thromboembolic phenomena including thrombophlebitis and pulmonary embolism (in some cases fatal) have been reported.
Glucocorticoid Effects: The glucocorticoid activity of Megestrol Acetate has not been fully evaluated. Clinical cases of new onset diabetes mellitus, exacerbation of preexisting diabetes mellitus, and overt Cushing’s syndrome have been reported in association with the chronic use of Megestrol Acetate. In addition, clinical cases of adrenal insufficiency have been observed in patients receiving or being withdrawn from chronic Megestrol Acetate therapy in the stressed and non-stressed state.
Other: Nausea, dyspnea, tumor flare, hyperglycemia, glucose intolerance, alopecia, hypertension, carpal tunnel syndrome, mood changes, hot flashes, malaise, asthenia, lethargy, sweating and rash.
ContraindicationsView
History of hypersensitivity to Megestrol Acetate or any component of the formulation. Known or suspected pregnancy.
PrecautionsView
General: Close surveillance is indicated for any patient treated for recurrent or metastatic cancer. Use with caution in patients with a history of thromboembolic disease.
Use in Diabetics: Exacerbation of preexisting diabetes with increased insulin requirements has been reported in association with the use of Megestrol Acetate.
Use in Diabetics: Exacerbation of preexisting diabetes with increased insulin requirements has been reported in association with the use of Megestrol Acetate.
InteractionsView
Pharmacokinetic studies show that there are no significant alterations in pharmacokinetics parameters of Zidovudine or Rifabutin to warrant dosage adjustment when Megestrol Acetate is administered with these drugs. The effects of Zidovudine or Rifabutin on the pharmacokinetics of Megestrol Acetate were not studied.
Pregnancy & lactationView
Pregnancy Category D. The use of progestational agents during the first four months of pregnancy is not recommended. Very small amounts (approximately 0.1%) are excreted in mother's milk. It is however, not known whether these amounts exert any harmful effect on the newborn. Because of the potential for adverse effects on the new born, nursing should be discontinued during treatment with Megestrol Acetate.
Pediatric usageView
Pediatric Use: Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients have not been established.
Geriatric Use: In the dose selection for an elderly patient should be cautious, usually starting at the low end of the dosing range, reflecting the greater frequency of decreased hepatic, renal or cardiac function, and of concomitant disease or other drug therapy.
Geriatric Use: In the dose selection for an elderly patient should be cautious, usually starting at the low end of the dosing range, reflecting the greater frequency of decreased hepatic, renal or cardiac function, and of concomitant disease or other drug therapy.
Overdose effectsView
No serious unexpected side effects have resulted from studies involving Megestrol Acetate administered in dosages as high as 1600 mg/day.
StorageView
Store at or below 25°C. Protect from heat, light & moisture.
Mezoxia
Megestrol Acetate
Mezoxia
Megestrol Acetate
Indication detailsView
Megestrol Tablet is indicated for the palliative treatment of advanced carcinoma of the breast or endometrium (i.e., recurrent, inoperable, or metastatic disease). It should not be used instead of currently accepted procedures such as surgery, radiation, or chemotherapy.
Megestrol Oral Suspension is indicated for the treatment of anorexia, cachexia, or an unexplained, significant weight loss in patients with a diagnosis of Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) & cancer.
Megestrol Oral Suspension is indicated for the treatment of anorexia, cachexia, or an unexplained, significant weight loss in patients with a diagnosis of Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) & cancer.
PharmacologyView
Megestrol Acetate is a synthetic, antineoplastic and progestational drug. While the precise mechanism by which Megestrol Acetate produces its antineoplastic effects against endometrial carcinoma is unknown at the present time, inhibition of pituitary gonadotrophin production and resultant decrease in estrogen secretion may be factors. The antineoplastic action of megestrol acetate on carcinoma of the breast is effected by modifying the action of other steroid hormones and by exerting a direct cytotoxic effect on tumor cells. In metastatic cancer, hormone receptors may be present in some tissues but not others. The receptor mechanism is a cyclic process whereby estrogen produced by the ovaries enters the target cell, forms a complex with cytoplasmic receptor and is transported into the cell nucleus. There it induces gene transcription and leads to the alteration of normal cell functions. Pharmacologic doses of megestrol acetate not only decrease the number of hormone-dependent human breast cancer cells but also are capable of modifying and abolishing the stimulatory effects of estrogen on these cells.
Estimates of plasma levels of Megestrol Acetate are dependent on the measurement method used. Peak plasma concentrations occur 2 to 3 hours after a single oral dose 160 mg tablets. The plasma half-life of Megestrol Acetate is 33 to 38 hours. Approximately 66% of an administered dose is excreted in the urine and approximately 20% in the faeces.
Estimates of plasma levels of Megestrol Acetate are dependent on the measurement method used. Peak plasma concentrations occur 2 to 3 hours after a single oral dose 160 mg tablets. The plasma half-life of Megestrol Acetate is 33 to 38 hours. Approximately 66% of an administered dose is excreted in the urine and approximately 20% in the faeces.
DosageView
Tablet:
- Breast cancer: 160 mg/day
- Endometrial carcinoma: 40-320 mg/day in divided doses.
- At least 2 months of continuous treatment is considered an adequate period for determining the efficacy of Megestrol.
Side effectsView
Weight Gain: Weight gain is a frequent side effect of Megestrol Acetate. This gain has been associated with increased appetite and is not necessarily associated with fluid retention.
Thromboembolic Phenomena: Thromboembolic phenomena including thrombophlebitis and pulmonary embolism (in some cases fatal) have been reported.
Glucocorticoid Effects: The glucocorticoid activity of Megestrol Acetate has not been fully evaluated. Clinical cases of new onset diabetes mellitus, exacerbation of preexisting diabetes mellitus, and overt Cushing’s syndrome have been reported in association with the chronic use of Megestrol Acetate. In addition, clinical cases of adrenal insufficiency have been observed in patients receiving or being withdrawn from chronic Megestrol Acetate therapy in the stressed and non-stressed state.
Other: Nausea, dyspnea, tumor flare, hyperglycemia, glucose intolerance, alopecia, hypertension, carpal tunnel syndrome, mood changes, hot flashes, malaise, asthenia, lethargy, sweating and rash.
Thromboembolic Phenomena: Thromboembolic phenomena including thrombophlebitis and pulmonary embolism (in some cases fatal) have been reported.
Glucocorticoid Effects: The glucocorticoid activity of Megestrol Acetate has not been fully evaluated. Clinical cases of new onset diabetes mellitus, exacerbation of preexisting diabetes mellitus, and overt Cushing’s syndrome have been reported in association with the chronic use of Megestrol Acetate. In addition, clinical cases of adrenal insufficiency have been observed in patients receiving or being withdrawn from chronic Megestrol Acetate therapy in the stressed and non-stressed state.
Other: Nausea, dyspnea, tumor flare, hyperglycemia, glucose intolerance, alopecia, hypertension, carpal tunnel syndrome, mood changes, hot flashes, malaise, asthenia, lethargy, sweating and rash.
ContraindicationsView
History of hypersensitivity to Megestrol Acetate or any component of the formulation. Known or suspected pregnancy.
PrecautionsView
General: Close surveillance is indicated for any patient treated for recurrent or metastatic cancer. Use with caution in patients with a history of thromboembolic disease.
Use in Diabetics: Exacerbation of preexisting diabetes with increased insulin requirements has been reported in association with the use of Megestrol Acetate.
Use in Diabetics: Exacerbation of preexisting diabetes with increased insulin requirements has been reported in association with the use of Megestrol Acetate.
InteractionsView
Pharmacokinetic studies show that there are no significant alterations in pharmacokinetics parameters of Zidovudine or Rifabutin to warrant dosage adjustment when Megestrol Acetate is administered with these drugs. The effects of Zidovudine or Rifabutin on the pharmacokinetics of Megestrol Acetate were not studied.
Pregnancy & lactationView
Pregnancy Category D. The use of progestational agents during the first four months of pregnancy is not recommended. Very small amounts (approximately 0.1%) are excreted in mother's milk. It is however, not known whether these amounts exert any harmful effect on the newborn. Because of the potential for adverse effects on the new born, nursing should be discontinued during treatment with Megestrol Acetate.
Pediatric usageView
Pediatric Use: Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients have not been established.
Geriatric Use: In the dose selection for an elderly patient should be cautious, usually starting at the low end of the dosing range, reflecting the greater frequency of decreased hepatic, renal or cardiac function, and of concomitant disease or other drug therapy.
Geriatric Use: In the dose selection for an elderly patient should be cautious, usually starting at the low end of the dosing range, reflecting the greater frequency of decreased hepatic, renal or cardiac function, and of concomitant disease or other drug therapy.
Overdose effectsView
No serious unexpected side effects have resulted from studies involving Megestrol Acetate administered in dosages as high as 1600 mg/day.
StorageView
Store at or below 25°C. Protect from heat, light & moisture.
Miacalcic
Salmon Calcitonin
Miacalcic
Salmon Calcitonin
Indications
Post-menopausal osteoporosis
Indication detailsView
Salmon Calcitonin is indicated in Active Paget's disease in patients who do not respond to alternative treatments or for whom such treatments are not suitable; Hypercalcaemia.
Therapeutic classView
Hormone in bone formation by Inhibiting bone resorption
PharmacologyView
Calcitonin is a polypeptide hormone produced by the ultimobranchial gland in non-mammalian vertebrates or by the mammalian thyroid parafollicular cells. It inhibits osteoclastic bone resorption and reduces bone turnover. It decreases tubular reabsorption and promotes renal excretion of Ca, Cl, Na, Mg, K and phosphate.
DosageView
Intravenous (Adult)-
- Emergency treatment of hypercalcaemia: Up to 10 u/kg in 500 mL of sodium chloride 0.9% by slow IV infusion over at least 6 hr.
- Adjunct in hypercalcaemia: SC/IM: 4 u/kg 12 hrly, may increase after 1-2 days to 8 u/kg 12 hrly to max 8 u/kg 6 hrly after 2 days. Alternatively, 100 u every 6-8 hr, increased after 1-2 days to max 400 u every 6-8 hr.
- Paget's disease of bone: SC/IM: 50 u 3 times wkly to 100 u/day.
- Nasal postmenopausal osteoporosis: 200 u/day, alternation nostrils everyday.
Side effectsView
GI disturbances, dizziness, flushing, tingling of the hands, unpleasant taste, skin rash, abdominal pain, urinary frequency, tremor, inj site inflammation. Rarely, diabetogenic effect.
ContraindicationsView
Hypersensitivity. Patients with hypocalcaemia.
PrecautionsView
Skin test should be done before initiating therapy. Heart failure; renal impairment. Pregnancy, lactation, childn.
InteractionsView
Concurrent use wth cardiac glycosides (e.g. digitalis) or Ca-channel blockers requires dosage adjustments of these drugs. May decrease serum concentration of lithium.
Pregnancy & lactationView
Pregnancy Category C. Either studies in animals have revealed adverse effects on the foetus (teratogenic or embryocidal or other) and there are no controlled studies in women or studies in women and animals are not available. Drugs should be given only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the foetus.
Pediatric usageView
Renal Impairment: Dosage adjustment needed.
Overdose effectsView
Symptoms: Flushing, nausea, vomiting and dizziness.
Management: Symptomatic and supportive treatment.
Management: Symptomatic and supportive treatment.
StorageView
Store between 2-8° C.
Miaz
Miconazole Nitrate (Topical)
Miaz
Miconazole Nitrate (Topical)
Indications
Tinea corporis (ringworm)
Indication detailsView
Skin and nail infections due to dermatophytes, yeasts and other fungi such as: Tinea capitis, corporis, manuum, pedis, barbae, cruris, unguium or onychomycosis. Pityriasis versicolor, candidiasis of skin and nails, stomatitis angularis, otitis externa. Since Miconazole Topical Cream has an antibacterial effect on Gram-positive bacteria, it may be used in mycoses secondarily infected with such bacteria.
Therapeutic classView
Topical Antifungal preparations
PharmacologyView
Miconazole topical cream is a broad-spectrum antimycotic which offers a high antifungal activity against dermatophytes, yeasts and other phyco-Asco and Adelomycetes, with a potent antibacterial activity against Gram-positive bacilli and cocci. Miconazole topical cream proved to be markedly effective in secondary infected mycoses, which under other treatments were resistant or reappeared. Miconazole topical cream does not stain skin or clothes.
DosageView
The dosage is same for all the ages.
For skin infections: Apply some cream to the lesions twice daily and rub it well with finger until it has fully penetrated the skin. All lesions usually disappear after 2 to 5 weeks. Prolong treatment for some 10 days to prevent relapse.
For nail infections: Clip infected nail as shortly as possible. Apply some cream once daily to the infected nail and rub with your finger, cover nail with a non-perforated occlusive plastic bandage.
Also after loosening of the infected nail (from 2-3 weeks onwards) uniterrupted treatment should be continued until the growth of a new nail has set in and definite cure can be observed (usually after seven months or more).
For skin infections: Apply some cream to the lesions twice daily and rub it well with finger until it has fully penetrated the skin. All lesions usually disappear after 2 to 5 weeks. Prolong treatment for some 10 days to prevent relapse.
For nail infections: Clip infected nail as shortly as possible. Apply some cream once daily to the infected nail and rub with your finger, cover nail with a non-perforated occlusive plastic bandage.
Also after loosening of the infected nail (from 2-3 weeks onwards) uniterrupted treatment should be continued until the growth of a new nail has set in and definite cure can be observed (usually after seven months or more).
Side effectsView
Topical application of Miconazole Nitrate has almost no side effect.
ContraindicationsView
No contraindication is known.
PrecautionsView
Miconazole Nitrate is intended for topical use. If accidental ingestion of large quantities of the product occurs, an appropriate method of gastric emptying may be used if considered desirable.
Pregnancy & lactationView
Only small amounts of Miconazole nitrate are absorbed following local administration. However as with other imidazoles, Miconazole nitrate should be used with caution during pregnancy.
StorageView
Store away from direct heat. Keep out of reach of children.
Mic-HC
Miconazole Nitrate + Hydrocortisone
Mic-HC
Miconazole Nitrate + Hydrocortisone
Indications
Sweat rash
Indication detailsView
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 interigo, perianal and genital dermatitis. Organisms which are susceptible to miconazole are dermatophytes and pathogenic yeasts (e.g. Candida spp.): also many Gram-positive bacteria including many strains of Streptococcus and Staphylococcus.
Therapeutic classView
Hydrocortisone & Combined preparations
PharmacologyView
Miconazole is a substituted imidazole, is one of the family of azoles useful in treating the superficial candidiasis and of the skin infections dermatophytosis and pityriasis versicolor, acanthameaba, seborrhoic dermatitis. Also active against Aspergillus spp., Cryptococcus neoformans, Pseudalescheria boydii and some gram-positive bacteria including Staphylococci and Streptococci.
Hydrocortisone is a naturally occurring glucocorticoid that's now prepared synthetically. Its important function is in the skin injury such as inflammation. Also it has antipruritic, antimycotic and vasoconstrictive activity.
Miconazole is imidazole antifungal agents that interfere with ergosterol synthesis and therefore alters the permeability of the cell membrane of sensitive fungi. Thus causes the killing of fungi, when applied to the skin, Hydrocortisone is absorbed into the skin cells. It prevents the release of certain chemicals, which is responsible for inflammation. Thus hydrocortisone reduces inflammation.
Hydrocortisone is a naturally occurring glucocorticoid that's now prepared synthetically. Its important function is in the skin injury such as inflammation. Also it has antipruritic, antimycotic and vasoconstrictive activity.
Miconazole is imidazole antifungal agents that interfere with ergosterol synthesis and therefore alters the permeability of the cell membrane of sensitive fungi. Thus causes the killing of fungi, when applied to the skin, Hydrocortisone is absorbed into the skin cells. It prevents the release of certain chemicals, which is responsible for inflammation. Thus hydrocortisone reduces inflammation.
DosageView
Apply to the affected area as a thin film two or four times daily for 1 to 2 weeks. Rub it well with your finger until this cream fully vanished on the skin. Treatment should be continued at least one week after the disappearance of all signs and symptoms. The same dosage applies to both adults and children.
Side effectsView
Rarely local sensitivity may occur. Long term use may decrease in the production of natural hormones by the adrenal gland.
ContraindicationsView
It is contraindicated in individuals who are hypersensitive to it or any of its components. Should not be used in pregnant mother and lactating mother without physician's advice.
PrecautionsView
To be dispensed only on the prescription of a registered physician. Keep out of reach of children. Take care or consult with a physician in case of use in children and elderly people for long-term use.
InteractionsView
Amphotericin antagonizes the activity of Miconazole.
Pregnancy & lactationView
Administration of corticosteroids to pregnant animal at high doses can cause abnormalities of fetal development. Topical steroids should not be extensively used in pregnancy.
StorageView
Keep below 30°C temperature, away from light & moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.
Micac
Calcium Lactate Gluconate + Calcium Carbonate + Vitamin C
Micac
Calcium Lactate Gluconate + Calcium Carbonate + Vitamin C
Indications
Premenstrual syndrome
Indication detailsView
This is indicated in-
- Increased demand for Calcium and Vitamin-C, e.g. pregnancy, lactation, periods of rapid growth (childhood, adolescence), in old age
- During infectious disease and convalescence
- Treatment of calcium and vitamin-C deficiency
- Osteoporosis
- Premenstrual syndrome
- Postmenopausal problems
- Adjuvant in colds and influenza.
Therapeutic classView
Specific mineral & vitamin combined preparations
PharmacologyView
Calcium is used as a pharmacological agent in humans almost entirely to remedy deficiency. Adequate calcium in the blood is so vital to a wide variety of bodily functions that our internal biochemistry will not tolerate a deficiency even for short periods.
Vitamin-C is an essential component of the diet as man can not synthesize vitamin-C. It is a very powerful reducing agent. Vitamin-C plays an important part in the response of the body to stress. It is important in the defense against infection.
Vitamin-C is an essential component of the diet as man can not synthesize vitamin-C. It is a very powerful reducing agent. Vitamin-C plays an important part in the response of the body to stress. It is important in the defense against infection.
DosageView
Adults and children above 7 years: 1 effervescent tablet daily
Children 3 to 7 years: ½ effervescent tablet daily
Infants: As prescribed by the physician
Dissolve one tablet in half glass (100 ml) of water.
Children 3 to 7 years: ½ effervescent tablet daily
Infants: As prescribed by the physician
Dissolve one tablet in half glass (100 ml) of water.
Side effectsView
In rare cases, mild gastrointestinal disturbances (bloating, diarrhoea) can occur. In predisposed patients prolonged treatment with high doses may promote the formation of calculi in the urinary tract.
ContraindicationsView
Hypercalcemia (e.g. in hyperparathyroidism, vitamin-D overdosage, decalcifying tumors such as plasmocytoma, bone metastases); severe hypercalciuria; severe renal failure.
Patients with hyperoxalauria, glucose-6- phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency, or iron overload. Larger doses may lead to gastrointestinal tract upset.
Patients with hyperoxalauria, glucose-6- phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency, or iron overload. Larger doses may lead to gastrointestinal tract upset.
PrecautionsView
For patients with mild hypercalciuria (exceeding 300 mg = 7.5 mmol/24 hours), with mild or moderate impairment of renal function or with a history of urinary concrements, monitoring of calcium excretion in the urine is required. If necessary, the dosage should be reduced or therapy should be discontinued. High doses of vitamin-D and derivatives should be avoided during treatment with this preparation unless especially indicated.
Since citrate salts have been reported to increase aluminium absorption, this medicine should be used with caution in patients with severely impaired renal function, especially those receiving aluminium-containing preparations. The sugar content should be taken into account by diabetic patients.
Since citrate salts have been reported to increase aluminium absorption, this medicine should be used with caution in patients with severely impaired renal function, especially those receiving aluminium-containing preparations. The sugar content should be taken into account by diabetic patients.
InteractionsView
Calcium Gluconate: Co-admin of high calcium doses with thiazide diuretics may result in milk-alkali syndrome and hypercalcaemia. May potentiate digoxin toxicity. Decreases effects of calcium channel blockers. Enhanced absorption with calcitriol (a vitamin D metabolite).
Calcium Carbonate: Co-administration with thiazide diuretics or vit D may lead to milk-alkali syndrome and hypercalcaemia. Decreased absorption with corticosteroids. Decreases absorption of tetracyclines, atenolol, iron, quinolones, alendronate, Na fluoride, Zn and calcium-channel blockers. Enhances cardiac effects of digitalis glycosides and may precipitate digitalis intoxication.
Vitamin C: Deferroxamine, hormonal contraceptives, flufenazine, warfarin, elemental iron, salicylates, warfarin, fluphenazine, disulfiram, mexiletine, vitamin B12.
Calcium Carbonate: Co-administration with thiazide diuretics or vit D may lead to milk-alkali syndrome and hypercalcaemia. Decreased absorption with corticosteroids. Decreases absorption of tetracyclines, atenolol, iron, quinolones, alendronate, Na fluoride, Zn and calcium-channel blockers. Enhances cardiac effects of digitalis glycosides and may precipitate digitalis intoxication.
Vitamin C: Deferroxamine, hormonal contraceptives, flufenazine, warfarin, elemental iron, salicylates, warfarin, fluphenazine, disulfiram, mexiletine, vitamin B12.
Pregnancy & lactationView
Calcium containing drugs have been widely used in pregnancy by way of oral calcium supplementation or antacid therapy. Calcium Carbonate can be safely used inlactating women. Vitamin-C may be taken safely during pregnancy and lactation
Overdose effectsView
Acute overdosage has not been reported. It would be expected to cause gastrointestinal disturbances but not to result in hypercalcemia, except in patients treated with a very high dosage of vitamin-D and derivatives.
StorageView
Store at a cool and dry place and protected from light and moisture.
Miclo
Clobetasone Butyrate
Miclo
Clobetasone Butyrate
Indications
Seborrhoeic dermatitis
Indication detailsView
Clobetasone preparations are indicated for the treatment of eczema and dermatitis of all types including atopic eczema, photodermatitis, otitis externa, primary irritant allergic dermatitis (including napkin rash), intertrigo, prurigo nodularis, seborrhoeic dermatitis and insect bite reactions. Clobetasone may be used as a maintenance therapy between courses of one of the more active topical steroids.
Therapeutic classView
Clobetasol / Clobetasone & Combined Preparations
PharmacologyView
Clobetasone Butyrate is a topically active corticosteroid, which provides an exceptional combination of activity and safety. It is more effective in the treatment of eczemas than 1% Hydrocortisone, or the less active synthetic steroid preparations that are in common use. It has little effect on hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal function. All topical corticosteroids can cause cutaneous atrophy if grossly misused. However, study in animal and human models indicates that Clobetasone Butyrate causes less thinning of the epidermis than the other topical steroid tested.
DosageView
Apply to the affected area up to four times a day until improvement occurs, when the frequency of application may be reduced.
Side effectsView
Local atrophic changes; pigmentation changes & hypertrichosis. Increased liability to infection. Infections may be masked. Acute adrenal insufficiency. Growth retardation in child. Cushingoid symptoms. Amenorrhoea, hyperhidrosis, skin thinning
ContraindicationsView
Pregnancy (in high doses), Presence of acute infections, Treatment of rosacea, Leg ulcers, Acne vulgaris, Widespread plaque psoriasis. Child <1 yr.
PrecautionsView
May be absorbed in sufficient amounts to cause systemic effects when applied topically to large areas, broken skin or under occlusive dressings. Peptic ulcer, osteoporosis, psychoses or severe psychoneuroses. Not to be used indiscriminately for pruritus. CHF or hypertension. Diabetes mellitus, epilepsy, glaucoma, infectious diseases, ocular herpes simplex, chronic renal failure and uraemia. Active or doubtfully quiescent tuberculosis. Local treatment of eye disorders. Elderly. Prolonged use on the face.
InteractionsView
Potentially hazardous interactions- none has been reported. Potentially useful interactions- none has been reported.
Pregnancy & lactationView
There is inadequate evidence of safety in human pregnancy. Topical administration of corticosteroids to pregnant animals can cause abnormalities of fetal development including cleft palate and intrauterine growth retardation. There may therefore be a very small risk of such effects in the human fetus.
Overdose effectsView
Acute overdosage is very unlikely to occur, in the case of chronic overdosage or misuse the features of hypercorticism may appear and in this situation topical steroids should be discontinued.
StorageView
Store below 30˚ C. Do not freeze. Protect from light.
Miclo
Clobetasone Butyrate
Miclo
Clobetasone Butyrate
Indications
Seborrhoeic dermatitis
Indication detailsView
Clobetasone preparations are indicated for the treatment of eczema and dermatitis of all types including atopic eczema, photodermatitis, otitis externa, primary irritant allergic dermatitis (including napkin rash), intertrigo, prurigo nodularis, seborrhoeic dermatitis and insect bite reactions. Clobetasone may be used as a maintenance therapy between courses of one of the more active topical steroids.
Therapeutic classView
Clobetasol / Clobetasone & Combined Preparations
PharmacologyView
Clobetasone Butyrate is a topically active corticosteroid, which provides an exceptional combination of activity and safety. It is more effective in the treatment of eczemas than 1% Hydrocortisone, or the less active synthetic steroid preparations that are in common use. It has little effect on hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal function. All topical corticosteroids can cause cutaneous atrophy if grossly misused. However, study in animal and human models indicates that Clobetasone Butyrate causes less thinning of the epidermis than the other topical steroid tested.
DosageView
Apply to the affected area up to four times a day until improvement occurs, when the frequency of application may be reduced.
Side effectsView
Local atrophic changes; pigmentation changes & hypertrichosis. Increased liability to infection. Infections may be masked. Acute adrenal insufficiency. Growth retardation in child. Cushingoid symptoms. Amenorrhoea, hyperhidrosis, skin thinning
ContraindicationsView
Pregnancy (in high doses), Presence of acute infections, Treatment of rosacea, Leg ulcers, Acne vulgaris, Widespread plaque psoriasis. Child <1 yr.
PrecautionsView
May be absorbed in sufficient amounts to cause systemic effects when applied topically to large areas, broken skin or under occlusive dressings. Peptic ulcer, osteoporosis, psychoses or severe psychoneuroses. Not to be used indiscriminately for pruritus. CHF or hypertension. Diabetes mellitus, epilepsy, glaucoma, infectious diseases, ocular herpes simplex, chronic renal failure and uraemia. Active or doubtfully quiescent tuberculosis. Local treatment of eye disorders. Elderly. Prolonged use on the face.
InteractionsView
Potentially hazardous interactions- none has been reported. Potentially useful interactions- none has been reported.
Pregnancy & lactationView
There is inadequate evidence of safety in human pregnancy. Topical administration of corticosteroids to pregnant animals can cause abnormalities of fetal development including cleft palate and intrauterine growth retardation. There may therefore be a very small risk of such effects in the human fetus.
Overdose effectsView
Acute overdosage is very unlikely to occur, in the case of chronic overdosage or misuse the features of hypercorticism may appear and in this situation topical steroids should be discontinued.
StorageView
Store below 30˚ C. Do not freeze. Protect from light.
Miclocin
Cloxacillin Sodium
Miclocin
Cloxacillin Sodium
Indications
UTI caused by Staphylococcus Aureus
Indication detailsView
গ্রাম-পজিটিভ জীবাণু দ্বারা সৃষ্ট সংক্রমণের চিকিৎসায় ক্লক্সাসিলিন নির্দেশিত। পেনিসিলিনেজ উৎপাদনক্ষম স্টেফাইলোকক্কাই জনিত সংক্রমণের চিকিৎসায়ও এটি নির্দেশিত। এ জাতীয় সংক্রমণের মধ্যে রয়েছেঃ
স্কিন ও সফ্ট টিস্যু সংক্রমণ: ফোঁড়া (boils), পূজাশয় (abscess), কার্বাংকল, ফারানকুলোসিস, সেলুলাইটিস, সংক্রমিত ক্ষত (infected wounds), সংক্রমিত পোড়া (infected burns), ত্বক প্রতিস্থাপন প্রতিরক্ষা (protection for skin grafts), ত্বকের বিভিন্ন সংক্রমণ যেমন আলসার, একজিমা ও একনি।
রেসপিরেটরী ট্র্যাক্ট, নাক, কান ও গলার সংক্রমণ: নিউমোনিয়া, ফুসফুসের পূজাশয় (lung abscess), এমপায়েমা, সাইনোসাইটিস, ফ্যারিনজাইটিস, টনসিলাইটিস, কুইনসি, অটাইটিস মিডিয়া ও এক্সটারণা।
ক্লক্সাসিলিন-সংবেদনশীল (sensitive), জীবাণু জনিত অন্যান্য সংক্রমণ: অসটিওমায়েলাইটিস, এনটেরাইটিস, এনডোকারডাইটিস, ইউরিনারী ট্র্যাক্ট সংক্রমণ ও সেপটিসেমিয়া।
স্কিন ও সফ্ট টিস্যু সংক্রমণ: ফোঁড়া (boils), পূজাশয় (abscess), কার্বাংকল, ফারানকুলোসিস, সেলুলাইটিস, সংক্রমিত ক্ষত (infected wounds), সংক্রমিত পোড়া (infected burns), ত্বক প্রতিস্থাপন প্রতিরক্ষা (protection for skin grafts), ত্বকের বিভিন্ন সংক্রমণ যেমন আলসার, একজিমা ও একনি।
রেসপিরেটরী ট্র্যাক্ট, নাক, কান ও গলার সংক্রমণ: নিউমোনিয়া, ফুসফুসের পূজাশয় (lung abscess), এমপায়েমা, সাইনোসাইটিস, ফ্যারিনজাইটিস, টনসিলাইটিস, কুইনসি, অটাইটিস মিডিয়া ও এক্সটারণা।
ক্লক্সাসিলিন-সংবেদনশীল (sensitive), জীবাণু জনিত অন্যান্য সংক্রমণ: অসটিওমায়েলাইটিস, এনটেরাইটিস, এনডোকারডাইটিস, ইউরিনারী ট্র্যাক্ট সংক্রমণ ও সেপটিসেমিয়া।
Therapeutic classView
Penicillinase-resistant penicillins
DosageView
প্রাপ্তবয়স্কদের প্রচলিত মাত্রা-
খাওয়ার জন্য: ৫০০ মিগ্রা দিনে চার বার আহারের আধা থেকে এক ঘন্টা আগে।
ইনজেকশন হিসেবে:
শিশুদের প্রচলিত মাত্রা-
খাওয়ার জন্য: ২ থেকে ১০ বৎসর পর্যন্ত- প্রাপ্তবয়স্ক মাত্রার অর্ধেক। ২ বৎসরের নীচে- প্রাপ্তবয়স্ক মাত্রার এক-চতুর্থাংশ।
ইনজেকশন হিসেবে:
খাওয়ার জন্য: ৫০০ মিগ্রা দিনে চার বার আহারের আধা থেকে এক ঘন্টা আগে।
ইনজেকশন হিসেবে:
- মাংসপেশীতে ইনজেকশন হিসেবে: ২৫০ মিগ্রা চার থেকে ছয় ঘন্টা পর পর।
- শিরাপথে ইনজেকশন হিসেবে: ৫০০ মিগ্রা চার থেকে ছয় ঘন্টা পর পর। প্রয়োজনবোধে উপরোল্লিখিত মাত্রাকে দ্বিগুণ করা যেতে পারে।
- প্লুরাল কেভিটিতে ইনজেকশন হিসেবে: ৫০০ মিগ্রা দিনে এক বার।
- জয়েন্ট কেভিটিতে ইনজেকশন হিসেবে: ৫০০ মিগ্রা দিনে এক বার।
শিশুদের প্রচলিত মাত্রা-
খাওয়ার জন্য: ২ থেকে ১০ বৎসর পর্যন্ত- প্রাপ্তবয়স্ক মাত্রার অর্ধেক। ২ বৎসরের নীচে- প্রাপ্তবয়স্ক মাত্রার এক-চতুর্থাংশ।
ইনজেকশন হিসেবে:
- মাংসপেশীতে ইনজেকশন হিসেবে: ২৫০ মিগ্রা এর সাথে ১.৫ মিলি কিংবা ৫০০ মিগ্রা এর সাথে ২ মিলি ওয়াটার ফর ইনজেকশন বিপি মিশিয়ে দ্রবীভূত করতে হবে।
- শিরাপথে ইনজকেশন হিসাবে: ৫০০ মিগ্রা এর সাথে ৫-১০ মিলি ওয়াটার ফর ইনজকেশন বিপি মিশিয়ে দ্রবীভূত করতে হবে। এরপর এই দ্রবণকে তিন থেকে চার মিনিট ধরে ধীরে ধীরে শরীরে প্রয়োগ করতে হবে। ক্লক্সাসিলিন ইনজকেশনকে ইনফিউশন উপযোগী যে কোন তরলে মিশিয়ে দেয়া যায় অথবা যথাযথ ভাবে হালকা করে ড্রপি টউিবে তিন থেকে চার মিনিট ধরে ধীরে ধীরে প্রয়োগ করা যায়।
- প্লুরাল কেভেটিতে ইনজেকশন হিসেবে: ৫০০ মিগ্রা এর সাথে ৫ থেকে ১০ মিলি ওয়াটার ফর ইনজকেশন বিপি মিশিয়ে দ্রবীভূত করে প্রয়োগ করতে হবে।
- জয়েন্টে কেভেটিতে ইনজেকশন হিসেবে: ৫০০ মিগ্রা এর সাথে অনধকি ৫ মিলি ওয়াটার ফর ইনজকেশন বিপি অথবা ০.৫% লিগনোকেইন হাইড্রোক্লোরাইড দ্রবণ মিশিয়ে দ্রবীভূত করে প্রয়োগ করতে হবে।
Side effectsView
ক্লক্সাসিলিন এর পার্শ্ব-প্রতিক্রিয়া অন্যান্য পেনিসিলিনের মতই। এগুলো সাধারণতঃ মৃদু ও ক্ষণস্থায়ী হয়ে থাকে। এই সমস্ত পার্শ্ব-প্রতিক্রিয়ার মধ্যে রয়েছে জ্বর, ডায়রিয়া, অজীর্ণ (indigestion), র্যাশ-আরটিকারিয়েল অথবা ইরিথিমেটাস জাতীয়। যে কোন ধরণের র্যাশে রোগীকে এ ওষুধ দেয়া বন্ধ করতে হবে।
ContraindicationsView
পেনিসিলিনে অতি-সংবেদনশীল (hypersensitive) রোগীদের ক্ষেত্রে ক্লক্সাসিলিন প্রয়োগ নিষিদ্ধ।
PrecautionsView
যে সব রোগীর এলার্জির পূর্ব ইতিহাস আছে তাদের বেলায় ক্লক্সাসিলিন সতর্কতার সাথে ব্যবহার করতে হবে। ক্লক্সাসিলিন সাব-কনজাংটিভাল ইনজেকশন হিসেবে অথবা চোখের ড্রপস হিসেবে দেয়া যাবে না।
ক্লক্সাসিলিন সিরাপ ও ড্রপস ব্যবহরের আগে তাৎক্ষনিকভাবে তৈরী করে ঠাণ্ডা স্থানে (সম্ভব হলে রেফ্রিজারেটরে) রাখতে হবে। সংমিশ্রিত সিরাপ ও ড্রপস সাধারণ তাপমাত্রায় রাখলে পাঁচ দিনের মধ্যে অথবা রেফ্রিজারেটরে রাখলে সাত দিনের মধ্যে ব্যবহার করতে হবে। মাংসপেশীতে বা শিরাপথে প্রয়োগের জন্য প্রস্তুতকৃত ক্লক্সাসিলিন দ্রবণ তৈরীর ৩০ মিনিটের মধ্যে ব্যবহার করতে হবে। অবশ্য ক্লক্সাসিলিন এর জলীয় দ্রবণ স্বাভাবিক তাপমাত্রায় (২৫° সেঃ) অনধিক ২৪ ঘন্টা পর্যন্ত কার্যকর থাকে।
শিরাপথের প্রয়োগোপযোগী অধিকাংশ তরলের সাথেই ক্লক্সাসিলিন মেশানো যায়। তবে কখনোই আমিষ জাতীয় তরল (যেমন প্রোটিন হাইড্রোলাইসেটস) এর সাথে মেশানো যাবে না।
ক্লক্সাসিলিন সিরাপ ও ড্রপস ব্যবহরের আগে তাৎক্ষনিকভাবে তৈরী করে ঠাণ্ডা স্থানে (সম্ভব হলে রেফ্রিজারেটরে) রাখতে হবে। সংমিশ্রিত সিরাপ ও ড্রপস সাধারণ তাপমাত্রায় রাখলে পাঁচ দিনের মধ্যে অথবা রেফ্রিজারেটরে রাখলে সাত দিনের মধ্যে ব্যবহার করতে হবে। মাংসপেশীতে বা শিরাপথে প্রয়োগের জন্য প্রস্তুতকৃত ক্লক্সাসিলিন দ্রবণ তৈরীর ৩০ মিনিটের মধ্যে ব্যবহার করতে হবে। অবশ্য ক্লক্সাসিলিন এর জলীয় দ্রবণ স্বাভাবিক তাপমাত্রায় (২৫° সেঃ) অনধিক ২৪ ঘন্টা পর্যন্ত কার্যকর থাকে।
শিরাপথের প্রয়োগোপযোগী অধিকাংশ তরলের সাথেই ক্লক্সাসিলিন মেশানো যায়। তবে কখনোই আমিষ জাতীয় তরল (যেমন প্রোটিন হাইড্রোলাইসেটস) এর সাথে মেশানো যাবে না।
StorageView
ক্লক্সাসিলিন এর সকল ডোসেজ ফরমকে ঠান্ডা ও শুকনো স্থানে রাখতে হবে। ক্লক্সাসিলিন ইনজেকশন ভায়ালকে অনধিক ২৫° সেঃ তাপমাত্রায় সংরক্ষণ করুন।
Miclocin
Cloxacillin Sodium
Miclocin
Cloxacillin Sodium
Indications
UTI caused by Staphylococcus Aureus
Indication detailsView
গ্রাম-পজিটিভ জীবাণু দ্বারা সৃষ্ট সংক্রমণের চিকিৎসায় ক্লক্সাসিলিন নির্দেশিত। পেনিসিলিনেজ উৎপাদনক্ষম স্টেফাইলোকক্কাই জনিত সংক্রমণের চিকিৎসায়ও এটি নির্দেশিত। এ জাতীয় সংক্রমণের মধ্যে রয়েছেঃ
স্কিন ও সফ্ট টিস্যু সংক্রমণ: ফোঁড়া (boils), পূজাশয় (abscess), কার্বাংকল, ফারানকুলোসিস, সেলুলাইটিস, সংক্রমিত ক্ষত (infected wounds), সংক্রমিত পোড়া (infected burns), ত্বক প্রতিস্থাপন প্রতিরক্ষা (protection for skin grafts), ত্বকের বিভিন্ন সংক্রমণ যেমন আলসার, একজিমা ও একনি।
রেসপিরেটরী ট্র্যাক্ট, নাক, কান ও গলার সংক্রমণ: নিউমোনিয়া, ফুসফুসের পূজাশয় (lung abscess), এমপায়েমা, সাইনোসাইটিস, ফ্যারিনজাইটিস, টনসিলাইটিস, কুইনসি, অটাইটিস মিডিয়া ও এক্সটারণা।
ক্লক্সাসিলিন-সংবেদনশীল (sensitive), জীবাণু জনিত অন্যান্য সংক্রমণ: অসটিওমায়েলাইটিস, এনটেরাইটিস, এনডোকারডাইটিস, ইউরিনারী ট্র্যাক্ট সংক্রমণ ও সেপটিসেমিয়া।
স্কিন ও সফ্ট টিস্যু সংক্রমণ: ফোঁড়া (boils), পূজাশয় (abscess), কার্বাংকল, ফারানকুলোসিস, সেলুলাইটিস, সংক্রমিত ক্ষত (infected wounds), সংক্রমিত পোড়া (infected burns), ত্বক প্রতিস্থাপন প্রতিরক্ষা (protection for skin grafts), ত্বকের বিভিন্ন সংক্রমণ যেমন আলসার, একজিমা ও একনি।
রেসপিরেটরী ট্র্যাক্ট, নাক, কান ও গলার সংক্রমণ: নিউমোনিয়া, ফুসফুসের পূজাশয় (lung abscess), এমপায়েমা, সাইনোসাইটিস, ফ্যারিনজাইটিস, টনসিলাইটিস, কুইনসি, অটাইটিস মিডিয়া ও এক্সটারণা।
ক্লক্সাসিলিন-সংবেদনশীল (sensitive), জীবাণু জনিত অন্যান্য সংক্রমণ: অসটিওমায়েলাইটিস, এনটেরাইটিস, এনডোকারডাইটিস, ইউরিনারী ট্র্যাক্ট সংক্রমণ ও সেপটিসেমিয়া।
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Penicillinase-resistant penicillins
DosageView
প্রাপ্তবয়স্কদের প্রচলিত মাত্রা-
খাওয়ার জন্য: ৫০০ মিগ্রা দিনে চার বার আহারের আধা থেকে এক ঘন্টা আগে।
ইনজেকশন হিসেবে:
শিশুদের প্রচলিত মাত্রা-
খাওয়ার জন্য: ২ থেকে ১০ বৎসর পর্যন্ত- প্রাপ্তবয়স্ক মাত্রার অর্ধেক। ২ বৎসরের নীচে- প্রাপ্তবয়স্ক মাত্রার এক-চতুর্থাংশ।
ইনজেকশন হিসেবে:
খাওয়ার জন্য: ৫০০ মিগ্রা দিনে চার বার আহারের আধা থেকে এক ঘন্টা আগে।
ইনজেকশন হিসেবে:
- মাংসপেশীতে ইনজেকশন হিসেবে: ২৫০ মিগ্রা চার থেকে ছয় ঘন্টা পর পর।
- শিরাপথে ইনজেকশন হিসেবে: ৫০০ মিগ্রা চার থেকে ছয় ঘন্টা পর পর। প্রয়োজনবোধে উপরোল্লিখিত মাত্রাকে দ্বিগুণ করা যেতে পারে।
- প্লুরাল কেভিটিতে ইনজেকশন হিসেবে: ৫০০ মিগ্রা দিনে এক বার।
- জয়েন্ট কেভিটিতে ইনজেকশন হিসেবে: ৫০০ মিগ্রা দিনে এক বার।
শিশুদের প্রচলিত মাত্রা-
খাওয়ার জন্য: ২ থেকে ১০ বৎসর পর্যন্ত- প্রাপ্তবয়স্ক মাত্রার অর্ধেক। ২ বৎসরের নীচে- প্রাপ্তবয়স্ক মাত্রার এক-চতুর্থাংশ।
ইনজেকশন হিসেবে:
- মাংসপেশীতে ইনজেকশন হিসেবে: ২৫০ মিগ্রা এর সাথে ১.৫ মিলি কিংবা ৫০০ মিগ্রা এর সাথে ২ মিলি ওয়াটার ফর ইনজেকশন বিপি মিশিয়ে দ্রবীভূত করতে হবে।
- শিরাপথে ইনজকেশন হিসাবে: ৫০০ মিগ্রা এর সাথে ৫-১০ মিলি ওয়াটার ফর ইনজকেশন বিপি মিশিয়ে দ্রবীভূত করতে হবে। এরপর এই দ্রবণকে তিন থেকে চার মিনিট ধরে ধীরে ধীরে শরীরে প্রয়োগ করতে হবে। ক্লক্সাসিলিন ইনজকেশনকে ইনফিউশন উপযোগী যে কোন তরলে মিশিয়ে দেয়া যায় অথবা যথাযথ ভাবে হালকা করে ড্রপি টউিবে তিন থেকে চার মিনিট ধরে ধীরে ধীরে প্রয়োগ করা যায়।
- প্লুরাল কেভেটিতে ইনজেকশন হিসেবে: ৫০০ মিগ্রা এর সাথে ৫ থেকে ১০ মিলি ওয়াটার ফর ইনজকেশন বিপি মিশিয়ে দ্রবীভূত করে প্রয়োগ করতে হবে।
- জয়েন্টে কেভেটিতে ইনজেকশন হিসেবে: ৫০০ মিগ্রা এর সাথে অনধকি ৫ মিলি ওয়াটার ফর ইনজকেশন বিপি অথবা ০.৫% লিগনোকেইন হাইড্রোক্লোরাইড দ্রবণ মিশিয়ে দ্রবীভূত করে প্রয়োগ করতে হবে।
Side effectsView
ক্লক্সাসিলিন এর পার্শ্ব-প্রতিক্রিয়া অন্যান্য পেনিসিলিনের মতই। এগুলো সাধারণতঃ মৃদু ও ক্ষণস্থায়ী হয়ে থাকে। এই সমস্ত পার্শ্ব-প্রতিক্রিয়ার মধ্যে রয়েছে জ্বর, ডায়রিয়া, অজীর্ণ (indigestion), র্যাশ-আরটিকারিয়েল অথবা ইরিথিমেটাস জাতীয়। যে কোন ধরণের র্যাশে রোগীকে এ ওষুধ দেয়া বন্ধ করতে হবে।
ContraindicationsView
পেনিসিলিনে অতি-সংবেদনশীল (hypersensitive) রোগীদের ক্ষেত্রে ক্লক্সাসিলিন প্রয়োগ নিষিদ্ধ।
PrecautionsView
যে সব রোগীর এলার্জির পূর্ব ইতিহাস আছে তাদের বেলায় ক্লক্সাসিলিন সতর্কতার সাথে ব্যবহার করতে হবে। ক্লক্সাসিলিন সাব-কনজাংটিভাল ইনজেকশন হিসেবে অথবা চোখের ড্রপস হিসেবে দেয়া যাবে না।
ক্লক্সাসিলিন সিরাপ ও ড্রপস ব্যবহরের আগে তাৎক্ষনিকভাবে তৈরী করে ঠাণ্ডা স্থানে (সম্ভব হলে রেফ্রিজারেটরে) রাখতে হবে। সংমিশ্রিত সিরাপ ও ড্রপস সাধারণ তাপমাত্রায় রাখলে পাঁচ দিনের মধ্যে অথবা রেফ্রিজারেটরে রাখলে সাত দিনের মধ্যে ব্যবহার করতে হবে। মাংসপেশীতে বা শিরাপথে প্রয়োগের জন্য প্রস্তুতকৃত ক্লক্সাসিলিন দ্রবণ তৈরীর ৩০ মিনিটের মধ্যে ব্যবহার করতে হবে। অবশ্য ক্লক্সাসিলিন এর জলীয় দ্রবণ স্বাভাবিক তাপমাত্রায় (২৫° সেঃ) অনধিক ২৪ ঘন্টা পর্যন্ত কার্যকর থাকে।
শিরাপথের প্রয়োগোপযোগী অধিকাংশ তরলের সাথেই ক্লক্সাসিলিন মেশানো যায়। তবে কখনোই আমিষ জাতীয় তরল (যেমন প্রোটিন হাইড্রোলাইসেটস) এর সাথে মেশানো যাবে না।
ক্লক্সাসিলিন সিরাপ ও ড্রপস ব্যবহরের আগে তাৎক্ষনিকভাবে তৈরী করে ঠাণ্ডা স্থানে (সম্ভব হলে রেফ্রিজারেটরে) রাখতে হবে। সংমিশ্রিত সিরাপ ও ড্রপস সাধারণ তাপমাত্রায় রাখলে পাঁচ দিনের মধ্যে অথবা রেফ্রিজারেটরে রাখলে সাত দিনের মধ্যে ব্যবহার করতে হবে। মাংসপেশীতে বা শিরাপথে প্রয়োগের জন্য প্রস্তুতকৃত ক্লক্সাসিলিন দ্রবণ তৈরীর ৩০ মিনিটের মধ্যে ব্যবহার করতে হবে। অবশ্য ক্লক্সাসিলিন এর জলীয় দ্রবণ স্বাভাবিক তাপমাত্রায় (২৫° সেঃ) অনধিক ২৪ ঘন্টা পর্যন্ত কার্যকর থাকে।
শিরাপথের প্রয়োগোপযোগী অধিকাংশ তরলের সাথেই ক্লক্সাসিলিন মেশানো যায়। তবে কখনোই আমিষ জাতীয় তরল (যেমন প্রোটিন হাইড্রোলাইসেটস) এর সাথে মেশানো যাবে না।
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ক্লক্সাসিলিন এর সকল ডোসেজ ফরমকে ঠান্ডা ও শুকনো স্থানে রাখতে হবে। ক্লক্সাসিলিন ইনজেকশন ভায়ালকে অনধিক ২৫° সেঃ তাপমাত্রায় সংরক্ষণ করুন।
Miclofen
Diclofenac Sodium
Miclofen
Diclofenac Sodium
Indications
Tendonitis
Indication detailsView
Rheumatology: Inflammatory and degenerative forms of rheumatism, chronic involutive, polyarthritis, ankylosing spondylarthritis, osteoarthritis, spondylarthroses, acute gout, peri-articular rheumatic disorders.
Surgery and Traumatology: Sprain, bruises, dislocations, fractures, softtissue injuries, surgical interventions.
Obstetrics and Gynecology: Primary dysmenorrhoea, episiotomy, adnexitis, endometritis, parametritis, salpingitis, and mastitis.
Otorhinolaryngology: As pre-operative medication for the prevention of pain, inflammation, and swelling.
Dentistry: Post-operative and post-traumatic pain, inflammation, and swelling.
Other indications: For the prevention of pain and treatment of inflammation and swelling of patients operated in the urogenital tract, renal and biliary colic.
Surgery and Traumatology: Sprain, bruises, dislocations, fractures, softtissue injuries, surgical interventions.
Obstetrics and Gynecology: Primary dysmenorrhoea, episiotomy, adnexitis, endometritis, parametritis, salpingitis, and mastitis.
Otorhinolaryngology: As pre-operative medication for the prevention of pain, inflammation, and swelling.
Dentistry: Post-operative and post-traumatic pain, inflammation, and swelling.
Other indications: For the prevention of pain and treatment of inflammation and swelling of patients operated in the urogenital tract, renal and biliary colic.
Therapeutic classView
Drugs for Osteoarthritis, Drugs used for Rheumatoid Arthritis, Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
PharmacologyView
Dilofenac Sodium is a potent non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) with pronounced anti-rheumatic, anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antipyretic properties. It has also some uricosuric effect. Diclofenac exerts its effect by inhibiting prostaglandin biosynthesis which plays a major role in causing inflammation, pain and fever. Diclofenac is rapidly and completely absorbed from the gastro-intestinal tract when taken with or after meal. Peak plasma concentrations are reached within an average of 2 hours after ingestion of it. At therapeutic concentrations, it is 99.7% bound to plasma proteins. Diclofenac is metabolized in the liver and undergoes first pass metabolism.
DosageView
Diclofenac FC Tablet: Adults: 75-150 mg daily in 2 to 3 divided doses, preferably after food. Dose should be reduced in long term use.
Diclofenac SR Tablet:
Diclofenac Suppository: For adults: 50 mg suppository 2-3 times daily. Maximum daily dose is 150 mg.
Diclofenac injection: For adults the usual dose is 1 ampoule daily. In serious cases this dose may be increased up to 2 ampoules daily.
Diclofenac Gel: For external use only. Depending on the size of area to be treated, 2-4 g of Diclofenac gel should be applied to the skin 3-4 times daily. To the affected area gel should be rubbed in lightly. This gel may also be given in addition to further treatment with other dosage forms of Diclofenac.
Diclofenac SR Tablet:
- Adult: 1 tablet daily, taken whole with liquid, preferably at meal times. If necessary, the daily dose can be increased to 150 mg by supplementation with conventional tablets.
- Children: 1-3 mg of diclofenac/kg body wt. daily in divided doses.
- Elderly patients: In elderly or debilitated patients, the lowest effective dosage is recommended, although the pharmacokinetics of diclofenac sodium is not impaired to any clinically relevant extent in elderly patients.
- Adults: The recommended daily dosage is 2-3 tablets and the maximum daily dose is 150 mg. In milder cases, 2 tablets of Diclofenac DT per day are sufficient. Diclofenac DT should preferably be taken before meals.
- Children: Diclofenac is not recommended in children for other indications except juvenile rheumatoid arthritis where the recommended dose is 1-3 mg/kg body weight. Diclofenac DT is to be dropped into a half-glass of water and the liquid is to be stirred to aid dispersion before swallowing. There is no information on the use of Diclofenac DT for more than 03 months.
Diclofenac Suppository: For adults: 50 mg suppository 2-3 times daily. Maximum daily dose is 150 mg.
Diclofenac injection: For adults the usual dose is 1 ampoule daily. In serious cases this dose may be increased up to 2 ampoules daily.
Diclofenac Gel: For external use only. Depending on the size of area to be treated, 2-4 g of Diclofenac gel should be applied to the skin 3-4 times daily. To the affected area gel should be rubbed in lightly. This gel may also be given in addition to further treatment with other dosage forms of Diclofenac.
Side effectsView
Diclofenac Sodium is generally well tolerated. Adverse effects are mild, rare and transient. At the starting of the treatment, however, patients may be sometimes complaining of epigastric pain, eructation, nausea and diarrhea or dizziness or headache. These effects are usually mild in nature. Peripheral edema and skin reactions, such as rash and eczema have also been encountered. Diclofenac Sodium Gel may cause local irritation and reddening of the skin and skin rash.
ContraindicationsView
Contraindicated to the patients hypersensitive to any ingredient of the products. Peptic ulcer, hypersensitivity to Diclofenac like other non-steroid anti-inflammatory agents, Diclofenac is also contra-indicated in asthmatic patient in whom attack with asthma, urticaria or acute rhinitis are precipitated by acetylsalicylic acid or by other drugs with prostaglandin synthetase inhibitor. This Gel should not be used under occlusive airtight dressings.
PrecautionsView
In rare instances where peptic ulceration or gastrointestinal bleeding occurs in patients under treatment with Diclofenac. In patients with advanced age should be kept under close observation. Diclofenac Sodium Gel should not be allowed to come in contact with the eyes or mucus membranes, after application the hands should be washed properly and not to be taken by mouth.
Pregnancy & lactationView
During pregnancy, Diclofenac should be employed only for compelling reasons. The lowest effective dose should be used. These types of drugs are not recommended during the first trimester of pregnancy. In view of insufficient clinical data, Diclofenac Sodium Gel is not recommended during pregnancy. A very insignificant quantity of Diclofenac may be detected in breast milk but no undesirable effects on the infant to be expected.
StorageView
Store in a cool and dry place, protected from light. Store below 30°C. Keep out of the reach of children.
Miclofen TR
Diclofenac Sodium
Miclofen TR
Diclofenac Sodium
Indications
Tendonitis
Indication detailsView
Rheumatology: Inflammatory and degenerative forms of rheumatism, chronic involutive, polyarthritis, ankylosing spondylarthritis, osteoarthritis, spondylarthroses, acute gout, peri-articular rheumatic disorders.
Surgery and Traumatology: Sprain, bruises, dislocations, fractures, softtissue injuries, surgical interventions.
Obstetrics and Gynecology: Primary dysmenorrhoea, episiotomy, adnexitis, endometritis, parametritis, salpingitis, and mastitis.
Otorhinolaryngology: As pre-operative medication for the prevention of pain, inflammation, and swelling.
Dentistry: Post-operative and post-traumatic pain, inflammation, and swelling.
Other indications: For the prevention of pain and treatment of inflammation and swelling of patients operated in the urogenital tract, renal and biliary colic.
Surgery and Traumatology: Sprain, bruises, dislocations, fractures, softtissue injuries, surgical interventions.
Obstetrics and Gynecology: Primary dysmenorrhoea, episiotomy, adnexitis, endometritis, parametritis, salpingitis, and mastitis.
Otorhinolaryngology: As pre-operative medication for the prevention of pain, inflammation, and swelling.
Dentistry: Post-operative and post-traumatic pain, inflammation, and swelling.
Other indications: For the prevention of pain and treatment of inflammation and swelling of patients operated in the urogenital tract, renal and biliary colic.
Therapeutic classView
Drugs for Osteoarthritis, Drugs used for Rheumatoid Arthritis, Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
PharmacologyView
Dilofenac Sodium is a potent non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) with pronounced anti-rheumatic, anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antipyretic properties. It has also some uricosuric effect. Diclofenac exerts its effect by inhibiting prostaglandin biosynthesis which plays a major role in causing inflammation, pain and fever. Diclofenac is rapidly and completely absorbed from the gastro-intestinal tract when taken with or after meal. Peak plasma concentrations are reached within an average of 2 hours after ingestion of it. At therapeutic concentrations, it is 99.7% bound to plasma proteins. Diclofenac is metabolized in the liver and undergoes first pass metabolism.
DosageView
Diclofenac FC Tablet: Adults: 75-150 mg daily in 2 to 3 divided doses, preferably after food. Dose should be reduced in long term use.
Diclofenac SR Tablet:
Diclofenac Suppository: For adults: 50 mg suppository 2-3 times daily. Maximum daily dose is 150 mg.
Diclofenac injection: For adults the usual dose is 1 ampoule daily. In serious cases this dose may be increased up to 2 ampoules daily.
Diclofenac Gel: For external use only. Depending on the size of area to be treated, 2-4 g of Diclofenac gel should be applied to the skin 3-4 times daily. To the affected area gel should be rubbed in lightly. This gel may also be given in addition to further treatment with other dosage forms of Diclofenac.
Diclofenac SR Tablet:
- Adult: 1 tablet daily, taken whole with liquid, preferably at meal times. If necessary, the daily dose can be increased to 150 mg by supplementation with conventional tablets.
- Children: 1-3 mg of diclofenac/kg body wt. daily in divided doses.
- Elderly patients: In elderly or debilitated patients, the lowest effective dosage is recommended, although the pharmacokinetics of diclofenac sodium is not impaired to any clinically relevant extent in elderly patients.
- Adults: The recommended daily dosage is 2-3 tablets and the maximum daily dose is 150 mg. In milder cases, 2 tablets of Diclofenac DT per day are sufficient. Diclofenac DT should preferably be taken before meals.
- Children: Diclofenac is not recommended in children for other indications except juvenile rheumatoid arthritis where the recommended dose is 1-3 mg/kg body weight. Diclofenac DT is to be dropped into a half-glass of water and the liquid is to be stirred to aid dispersion before swallowing. There is no information on the use of Diclofenac DT for more than 03 months.
Diclofenac Suppository: For adults: 50 mg suppository 2-3 times daily. Maximum daily dose is 150 mg.
Diclofenac injection: For adults the usual dose is 1 ampoule daily. In serious cases this dose may be increased up to 2 ampoules daily.
Diclofenac Gel: For external use only. Depending on the size of area to be treated, 2-4 g of Diclofenac gel should be applied to the skin 3-4 times daily. To the affected area gel should be rubbed in lightly. This gel may also be given in addition to further treatment with other dosage forms of Diclofenac.
Side effectsView
Diclofenac Sodium is generally well tolerated. Adverse effects are mild, rare and transient. At the starting of the treatment, however, patients may be sometimes complaining of epigastric pain, eructation, nausea and diarrhea or dizziness or headache. These effects are usually mild in nature. Peripheral edema and skin reactions, such as rash and eczema have also been encountered. Diclofenac Sodium Gel may cause local irritation and reddening of the skin and skin rash.
ContraindicationsView
Contraindicated to the patients hypersensitive to any ingredient of the products. Peptic ulcer, hypersensitivity to Diclofenac like other non-steroid anti-inflammatory agents, Diclofenac is also contra-indicated in asthmatic patient in whom attack with asthma, urticaria or acute rhinitis are precipitated by acetylsalicylic acid or by other drugs with prostaglandin synthetase inhibitor. This Gel should not be used under occlusive airtight dressings.
PrecautionsView
In rare instances where peptic ulceration or gastrointestinal bleeding occurs in patients under treatment with Diclofenac. In patients with advanced age should be kept under close observation. Diclofenac Sodium Gel should not be allowed to come in contact with the eyes or mucus membranes, after application the hands should be washed properly and not to be taken by mouth.
Pregnancy & lactationView
During pregnancy, Diclofenac should be employed only for compelling reasons. The lowest effective dose should be used. These types of drugs are not recommended during the first trimester of pregnancy. In view of insufficient clinical data, Diclofenac Sodium Gel is not recommended during pregnancy. A very insignificant quantity of Diclofenac may be detected in breast milk but no undesirable effects on the infant to be expected.
StorageView
Store in a cool and dry place, protected from light. Store below 30°C. Keep out of the reach of children.
Miclofenac
Diclofenac Sodium + Misoprostol
Miclofenac
Diclofenac Sodium + Misoprostol
Indications
Rheumatoid arthritis
Indication detailsView
This combination is indicated for treatment of the signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis in patients at high risk of developing NSAID-induced gastric and duodenal ulcers and their complications.
Therapeutic classView
Drugs for Osteoarthritis, Drugs used for Rheumatoid Arthritis, Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
PharmacologyView
It is a combination product containing Diclofenac Sodium, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) with analgesic properties and Misoprostol, a gastrointestinal (GI) mucosal protective prostaglandin E 1 analog. The mechanism of action of Diclofenac Sodium, like other NSAIDs, is not completely understood but may be related to prostaglandin synthetase inhibition. NSAIDs inhibit prostaglandin synthesis. A deficiency of prostaglandins within the gastric and duodenal may lead to diminish bicarbonate and mucosal secretion and may contribute to mucosal damage caused by NSAIDs. Misoprostol can increase bicarbonate and mucous production & prevents gastric and duodenal ulcers.
DosageView
Osteoarthritis: The recommended dosage for maximal GI mucosal protection is Diclofenac Sodium 50 mg & Misoprostol 200 µg tid. For patients who experience intolerance, Diclofenac Sodium 75 mg & Misoprostol 200 µg bid or Diclofenac Sodium 50 mg & Misoprostol 200 µg bid can be used.
Rheumatoid arthritis: The recommended dosage is Diclofenac Sodium 50 mg & Misoprostol 200 µg tid or qid. For patients who experience intolerance, Diclofenac Sodium 75 mg & Misoprostol 200 µg bid or Diclofenac Sodium 50 mg & Misoprostol 200 µg bid can be used.
Rheumatoid arthritis: The recommended dosage is Diclofenac Sodium 50 mg & Misoprostol 200 µg tid or qid. For patients who experience intolerance, Diclofenac Sodium 75 mg & Misoprostol 200 µg bid or Diclofenac Sodium 50 mg & Misoprostol 200 µg bid can be used.
Side effectsView
The most common reported side effects are abdominal pain, diarrhea and other GI symptoms. Diarrhea and abdominal pain developed early in the course of therapy and were usually self-limited (resolved after 2 to 7 days). Rare instances of profound diarrhea leading to severe dehydration have been reported in patients receiving Misoprostol.
ContraindicationsView
This is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to Diclofenac, Misoprostol or to other prostaglandins. This should not be given to patients who have experienced asthma, urticaria or other allergic-type reactions after taking aspirin or other NSAIDs.
PrecautionsView
Patients with an underlying condition such as inflammatory bowel disease or those in whom dehydration should be monitored carefully if Diclofenac Sodium plus Misoprostol is prescribed.
InteractionsView
Aspirin: Concomitant administration with aspirin is not recommended because Diclofenac Sodium is displaced from its binding sites by aspirin, resulting in lower plasma concentrations, peak plasma levels and AUC values.
Digoxin: Elevated digoxin levels have been reported in patients receiving digoxin and Diclofenac Sodium. Antihypertensives: NSAIDs can inhibit the activity of antihypertensives, including ACE inhibitors.
Warfarin: The effects of warfarin and NSAIDs on GI bleeding are synergistic, such that users of both drugs together have a risk of serious bleeding greater than users of either drug alone.
Oral hypoglycaemics: Diclofenac Sodium does not alter glucose metabolism in healthy people nor it alters the effects of oral hypoglycaemics. Diclofenac Sodium may alter diabetic patient’s response to insulin or oral hypoglycaemics.
Antacids: Antacids reduce the bioavailability of Misoprostol. Antacids may also delay absorption of Diclofenac Sodium.
Diuretics: The Diclofenac Sodium component like other NSAIDs, can inhibit the activity of diuretics. Concomitant therapy with potassium-sparing diuretics may be associated with increased serum potassium levels.
Digoxin: Elevated digoxin levels have been reported in patients receiving digoxin and Diclofenac Sodium. Antihypertensives: NSAIDs can inhibit the activity of antihypertensives, including ACE inhibitors.
Warfarin: The effects of warfarin and NSAIDs on GI bleeding are synergistic, such that users of both drugs together have a risk of serious bleeding greater than users of either drug alone.
Oral hypoglycaemics: Diclofenac Sodium does not alter glucose metabolism in healthy people nor it alters the effects of oral hypoglycaemics. Diclofenac Sodium may alter diabetic patient’s response to insulin or oral hypoglycaemics.
Antacids: Antacids reduce the bioavailability of Misoprostol. Antacids may also delay absorption of Diclofenac Sodium.
Diuretics: The Diclofenac Sodium component like other NSAIDs, can inhibit the activity of diuretics. Concomitant therapy with potassium-sparing diuretics may be associated with increased serum potassium levels.
Pregnancy & lactationView
Because of the abortifacient property of the Misoprostol component, this is contraindicated in women who are pregnant. Diclofenac Sodium has been found in the milk of nursing mothers. Diclofenac Sodium plus Misoprostol is not recommended for use by nursing mothers.
Pediatric usageView
Paediatric use: Safety and effectiveness of Diclofenac Sodium and Misoprostol combination in paediatric patients have not been established.
Geriatric use: No overall differences in safety or effectiveness were observed between these subjects and younger subjects, and other reported clinical experience has not identified differences in responses between the elderly and younger patients, but greater sensitivity of some elderly person cannot be ruled out. As with any NSAID, the elderly are likely to tolerate adverse events less well than younger patients.
Geriatric use: No overall differences in safety or effectiveness were observed between these subjects and younger subjects, and other reported clinical experience has not identified differences in responses between the elderly and younger patients, but greater sensitivity of some elderly person cannot be ruled out. As with any NSAID, the elderly are likely to tolerate adverse events less well than younger patients.
Overdose effectsView
Misoprostol: Convulsions, sedation, tremor, dyspnoea, diarrhoea, abdominal pain, fever, palpitations, hypotension, bradycardia. Management: Supportive treatment.
Diclofenac: Lethargy, drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, epigastric pain, GI bleeding. HTN, acute renal failure, resp depression, anaphylactoid reactions and coma may occur rarely
Diclofenac: Lethargy, drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, epigastric pain, GI bleeding. HTN, acute renal failure, resp depression, anaphylactoid reactions and coma may occur rarely
StorageView
Store in a cool and dry place below 25º C. Protect from light.
Miclofenac
Diclofenac Sodium + Misoprostol
Miclofenac
Diclofenac Sodium + Misoprostol
Indications
Rheumatoid arthritis
Indication detailsView
This combination is indicated for treatment of the signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis in patients at high risk of developing NSAID-induced gastric and duodenal ulcers and their complications.
Therapeutic classView
Drugs for Osteoarthritis, Drugs used for Rheumatoid Arthritis, Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
PharmacologyView
It is a combination product containing Diclofenac Sodium, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) with analgesic properties and Misoprostol, a gastrointestinal (GI) mucosal protective prostaglandin E 1 analog. The mechanism of action of Diclofenac Sodium, like other NSAIDs, is not completely understood but may be related to prostaglandin synthetase inhibition. NSAIDs inhibit prostaglandin synthesis. A deficiency of prostaglandins within the gastric and duodenal may lead to diminish bicarbonate and mucosal secretion and may contribute to mucosal damage caused by NSAIDs. Misoprostol can increase bicarbonate and mucous production & prevents gastric and duodenal ulcers.
DosageView
Osteoarthritis: The recommended dosage for maximal GI mucosal protection is Diclofenac Sodium 50 mg & Misoprostol 200 µg tid. For patients who experience intolerance, Diclofenac Sodium 75 mg & Misoprostol 200 µg bid or Diclofenac Sodium 50 mg & Misoprostol 200 µg bid can be used.
Rheumatoid arthritis: The recommended dosage is Diclofenac Sodium 50 mg & Misoprostol 200 µg tid or qid. For patients who experience intolerance, Diclofenac Sodium 75 mg & Misoprostol 200 µg bid or Diclofenac Sodium 50 mg & Misoprostol 200 µg bid can be used.
Rheumatoid arthritis: The recommended dosage is Diclofenac Sodium 50 mg & Misoprostol 200 µg tid or qid. For patients who experience intolerance, Diclofenac Sodium 75 mg & Misoprostol 200 µg bid or Diclofenac Sodium 50 mg & Misoprostol 200 µg bid can be used.
Side effectsView
The most common reported side effects are abdominal pain, diarrhea and other GI symptoms. Diarrhea and abdominal pain developed early in the course of therapy and were usually self-limited (resolved after 2 to 7 days). Rare instances of profound diarrhea leading to severe dehydration have been reported in patients receiving Misoprostol.
ContraindicationsView
This is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to Diclofenac, Misoprostol or to other prostaglandins. This should not be given to patients who have experienced asthma, urticaria or other allergic-type reactions after taking aspirin or other NSAIDs.
PrecautionsView
Patients with an underlying condition such as inflammatory bowel disease or those in whom dehydration should be monitored carefully if Diclofenac Sodium plus Misoprostol is prescribed.
InteractionsView
Aspirin: Concomitant administration with aspirin is not recommended because Diclofenac Sodium is displaced from its binding sites by aspirin, resulting in lower plasma concentrations, peak plasma levels and AUC values.
Digoxin: Elevated digoxin levels have been reported in patients receiving digoxin and Diclofenac Sodium. Antihypertensives: NSAIDs can inhibit the activity of antihypertensives, including ACE inhibitors.
Warfarin: The effects of warfarin and NSAIDs on GI bleeding are synergistic, such that users of both drugs together have a risk of serious bleeding greater than users of either drug alone.
Oral hypoglycaemics: Diclofenac Sodium does not alter glucose metabolism in healthy people nor it alters the effects of oral hypoglycaemics. Diclofenac Sodium may alter diabetic patient’s response to insulin or oral hypoglycaemics.
Antacids: Antacids reduce the bioavailability of Misoprostol. Antacids may also delay absorption of Diclofenac Sodium.
Diuretics: The Diclofenac Sodium component like other NSAIDs, can inhibit the activity of diuretics. Concomitant therapy with potassium-sparing diuretics may be associated with increased serum potassium levels.
Digoxin: Elevated digoxin levels have been reported in patients receiving digoxin and Diclofenac Sodium. Antihypertensives: NSAIDs can inhibit the activity of antihypertensives, including ACE inhibitors.
Warfarin: The effects of warfarin and NSAIDs on GI bleeding are synergistic, such that users of both drugs together have a risk of serious bleeding greater than users of either drug alone.
Oral hypoglycaemics: Diclofenac Sodium does not alter glucose metabolism in healthy people nor it alters the effects of oral hypoglycaemics. Diclofenac Sodium may alter diabetic patient’s response to insulin or oral hypoglycaemics.
Antacids: Antacids reduce the bioavailability of Misoprostol. Antacids may also delay absorption of Diclofenac Sodium.
Diuretics: The Diclofenac Sodium component like other NSAIDs, can inhibit the activity of diuretics. Concomitant therapy with potassium-sparing diuretics may be associated with increased serum potassium levels.
Pregnancy & lactationView
Because of the abortifacient property of the Misoprostol component, this is contraindicated in women who are pregnant. Diclofenac Sodium has been found in the milk of nursing mothers. Diclofenac Sodium plus Misoprostol is not recommended for use by nursing mothers.
Pediatric usageView
Paediatric use: Safety and effectiveness of Diclofenac Sodium and Misoprostol combination in paediatric patients have not been established.
Geriatric use: No overall differences in safety or effectiveness were observed between these subjects and younger subjects, and other reported clinical experience has not identified differences in responses between the elderly and younger patients, but greater sensitivity of some elderly person cannot be ruled out. As with any NSAID, the elderly are likely to tolerate adverse events less well than younger patients.
Geriatric use: No overall differences in safety or effectiveness were observed between these subjects and younger subjects, and other reported clinical experience has not identified differences in responses between the elderly and younger patients, but greater sensitivity of some elderly person cannot be ruled out. As with any NSAID, the elderly are likely to tolerate adverse events less well than younger patients.
Overdose effectsView
Misoprostol: Convulsions, sedation, tremor, dyspnoea, diarrhoea, abdominal pain, fever, palpitations, hypotension, bradycardia. Management: Supportive treatment.
Diclofenac: Lethargy, drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, epigastric pain, GI bleeding. HTN, acute renal failure, resp depression, anaphylactoid reactions and coma may occur rarely
Diclofenac: Lethargy, drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, epigastric pain, GI bleeding. HTN, acute renal failure, resp depression, anaphylactoid reactions and coma may occur rarely
StorageView
Store in a cool and dry place below 25º C. Protect from light.
Micoderm
Miconazole Nitrate (Topical)
Micoderm
Miconazole Nitrate (Topical)
Indications
Tinea corporis (ringworm)
Indication detailsView
Skin and nail infections due to dermatophytes, yeasts and other fungi such as: Tinea capitis, corporis, manuum, pedis, barbae, cruris, unguium or onychomycosis. Pityriasis versicolor, candidiasis of skin and nails, stomatitis angularis, otitis externa. Since Miconazole Topical Cream has an antibacterial effect on Gram-positive bacteria, it may be used in mycoses secondarily infected with such bacteria.
Therapeutic classView
Topical Antifungal preparations
PharmacologyView
Miconazole topical cream is a broad-spectrum antimycotic which offers a high antifungal activity against dermatophytes, yeasts and other phyco-Asco and Adelomycetes, with a potent antibacterial activity against Gram-positive bacilli and cocci. Miconazole topical cream proved to be markedly effective in secondary infected mycoses, which under other treatments were resistant or reappeared. Miconazole topical cream does not stain skin or clothes.
DosageView
The dosage is same for all the ages.
For skin infections: Apply some cream to the lesions twice daily and rub it well with finger until it has fully penetrated the skin. All lesions usually disappear after 2 to 5 weeks. Prolong treatment for some 10 days to prevent relapse.
For nail infections: Clip infected nail as shortly as possible. Apply some cream once daily to the infected nail and rub with your finger, cover nail with a non-perforated occlusive plastic bandage.
Also after loosening of the infected nail (from 2-3 weeks onwards) uniterrupted treatment should be continued until the growth of a new nail has set in and definite cure can be observed (usually after seven months or more).
For skin infections: Apply some cream to the lesions twice daily and rub it well with finger until it has fully penetrated the skin. All lesions usually disappear after 2 to 5 weeks. Prolong treatment for some 10 days to prevent relapse.
For nail infections: Clip infected nail as shortly as possible. Apply some cream once daily to the infected nail and rub with your finger, cover nail with a non-perforated occlusive plastic bandage.
Also after loosening of the infected nail (from 2-3 weeks onwards) uniterrupted treatment should be continued until the growth of a new nail has set in and definite cure can be observed (usually after seven months or more).
Side effectsView
Topical application of Miconazole Nitrate has almost no side effect.
ContraindicationsView
No contraindication is known.
PrecautionsView
Miconazole Nitrate is intended for topical use. If accidental ingestion of large quantities of the product occurs, an appropriate method of gastric emptying may be used if considered desirable.
Pregnancy & lactationView
Only small amounts of Miconazole nitrate are absorbed following local administration. However as with other imidazoles, Miconazole nitrate should be used with caution during pregnancy.
StorageView
Store away from direct heat. Keep out of reach of children.