Pharma company: elan pharmaceuticals
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List of elan pharmaceuticals products:
- Abelcet - This medication is used to treat a variety of serious fungal infections. It is often used in patients who cannot tolerate or who do not respond to the regular amphotericin treatment. It works by stopping the growth of fungi.
- Amen - Medroxyprogesterone is a type of female hormone (progestin). This medication is similar to the progesterone that your body naturally makes and is given to replace the hormone when your body is not making enough of it. This medication has several uses. In women who are not pregnant and not going through menopause, this medication is used to treat abnormal bleeding from the uterus and to restore normal menstrual periods in women who have stopped having them for several months (amenorrhea)....
- Ampyra - Dalfampridine is used to improve walking in people with multiple sclerosis (MS). It is a potassium channel blocker. It is thought to work by improving nerve conduction.
- Atamet - Levodopa and carbidopa are used in combination to treat the symptoms of Parkinson's disease or Parkinson-like symptoms (e.g., shakiness, stiffness, difficulty moving). Parkinson's disease is thought to be caused by too little of a naturally occurring substance (dopamine) in the brain . Levodopa changes into dopamine in the brain, helping to control movement. Carbidopa prevents the breakdown of levodopa in the bloodstream so more levodopa can enter the brain. This can reduce some of...
- Atapryl - This medication is used to treat movement disorders caused by Parkinson's disease . It does not cure Parkinson's disease, but it may improve shakiness (tremor), muscle stiffness, loss of normal movement as your dose of other Parkinson's medication wears off (end-of-dose failure), and sudden switching between normal movement and stiffness ("on-off" problems). It may improve your range of motion and ability to walk, dress, and exercise . Selegiline is usually used in combination with other...
- Atretol - Carbamazepine is used to prevent and control seizures . This medication is known as an anticonvulsant or anti-epileptic drug. It is also used to relieve certain types of nerve pain (such as trigeminal neuralgia). This medication works by reducing the spread of seizure activity in the brain and restoring the normal balance of nerve activity. OTHER USES: This section contains uses of this drug that are not listed in the approved professional labeling for the drug but that may be prescribed...
- Avinza - This medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe ongoing pain (such as due to cancer ). Morphine belongs to a class of drugs known as narcotic (opiate) analgesics. It works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. The higher strengths of this drug (90 and 120 milligrams per capsule) should be used only if you have been regularly taking moderate to large amounts of narcotic pain medication. These strengths may cause overdose (even death) if taken by a person...
- Azactam - Aztreonam is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections . This medication is an antibiotic that works by stopping the growth of bacteria.
- Capastat - This medication is used with other drugs to treat tuberculosis (TB) infections. Capreomycin belongs to a class of drugs known as antibiotics. It is believed to work by preventing the growth of the bacteria that causes TB.
- Capital and Codeine
- Corlopam
- Crolom - This medication is used to treat certain allergic eye conditions (vernal keratoconjunctivitis, vernal conjunctivitis , vernal keratitis). It prevents itching of the eyes that can occur with these conditions. Cromolyn is known as a mast cell stabilizer. It works by blocking certain natural substances (histamine, SRS -A) that cause allergic symptoms.
- DA Chewable - This medication is used for the temporary relief of runny/stuffy nose, watery/itchy eyes , and itchy throat caused by allergies , hay fever, the common cold , and other breathing illnesses. This product is usually not used for ongoing cough from smoking or long-term breathing problems (such as chronic bronchitis , emphysema ) unless directed by your doctor. The decongestant treats nasal congestion by narrowing the blood vessels in the nose. The antihistamine relieves...
- DA II - This medication is used for the temporary relief of runny/stuffy nose, watery/itchy eyes , and itchy throat caused by allergies , hay fever, the common cold , and other breathing illnesses. This product is usually not used for ongoing cough from smoking or long-term breathing problems (such as chronic bronchitis , emphysema ) unless directed by your doctor. The decongestant treats nasal congestion by narrowing the blood vessels in the nose. The antihistamine relieves...
- Dilzem
- Dopacard
- Dura-Tap / PD
- Dura-Vent / A
- Dura-Vent / DA
- Erymin
- Exgest LA
- Frova - Frovatriptan belongs to a group of medications known as 5-hydroxytryptamine agonists (also called triptans). It is used to treat migraine headaches with or without aura (warning signs that occur prior to the onset of a migraine) in adults. The pain of migraine headaches is thought to be caused by dilated blood vessels inside the head. Frovatriptan relieves migraine headaches by constricting these blood vessels. Frovatriptan is not recommended for other types of headache or for headache...
- Furadantin - Nitrofurantoin is an antibiotic used to treat or prevent certain bladder infections . It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections . It will not work for viral infections (e.g., common cold , flu ). Unnecessary use or overuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness. This medication should not be used in infants younger than 1 month old (see also Precautions section). This drug should not be used to treat infections...
- Furadontin
- Guai-Vent / PSE
- Hydrocet - This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. It contains a narcotic pain reliever ( hydrocodone ) and a non-narcotic pain reliever (acetaminophen). Hydrocodone works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. Acetaminophen can also reduce a fever.
- Isosorbide Mononitrate - DESCRIPTION monoket ® , an organic nitrate, is a vasodilator with effects on both arteries and veins. The empirical formula is C 6 H 9 NO 6 and the molecular weight is 191.14. The chemical name for monoket ® is 1,4:3,6-Dianhydro-D-glucitol 5-nitrate and the compound has the following structural formula: monoket ® is available in 10 mg and 20 mg tablets. Each tablet also contains as inactive ingredients: ...
- Ketoprofen - Pharmacological action Ketoprofen is a NSAID, propionic acid derivative. This medication has analgesic, anti-inflammatory and antipyretic activity. The mechanism of action is associated with inhibition of COX activity - the main enzyme metabolism of arachidonic acid, a precursor of prostaglandins, which play a major role in the pathogenesis of inflammation, pain and fever. A pronounced analgesic effect of ketoprofen is due to two mechanisms: peripheral (indirect, via inhibition of...
- Maxipime - Cefepime is an antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections . This medication is known as a cephalosporin antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.
- Motofen - This medication is used to treat diarrhea . It helps to decrease the number and frequency of bowel movements. It works by slowing the movement of the intestines . Difenoxin is similar to narcotic pain relievers, but it acts mainly to slow the gut. Atropine belongs to a class of drugs known as anticholinergics, which help to dry up body fluids and also slow gut movement.
- Myobloc - There are different types of botulinum toxin products (toxin A and B) with different uses (eye problems, muscle spasms, migraines, cosmetic, overactive bladder ). Different brands of this medication deliver different amounts of medication. Your doctor will choose the correct product for you. Botulinum toxin is used to treat certain eye disorders such as crossed eyes (strabismus) and uncontrolled blinking (blepharospasm), to treat muscle spasms or movement disorders (such as cervical dystonia ...
- Myocet - Doxorubicin belongs to the group of cancer-fighting medications known as antineoplastics, and specifically to the family of antineoplastics called anthracyclines. Doxorubicin prevents the growth of cancer cells by interfering with the genetic material DNA, which is necessary for reproduction of cells. Doxorubicin is used to treat many types of cancer, including cancers of the blood (e.g., leukemia), bone, breast, ovaries, testicles, thyroid, head and neck, bladder, stomach and soft...
- Mysoline
- Naprelan - Naproxen controlled-release belongs to the class of medications called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It is used to reduce the pain and swelling associated with rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. It works by reducing the amount of certain chemicals produced by your body that cause pain and swelling. Naproxen controlled-release does not cure these conditions nor does it prevent these conditions from getting worse. The full effects of this medication are usually seen...
- Niconil
- Nifedipine - Pharmacological action Nifedipine is aSelective calcium channel blocker class II, a derivative of dihydropyridine. This medication inhibits the entry of calcium into cardiomyocytes and vascular smooth muscle cells. Nifedipine has antianginal and hypotensive action. This drug lowers the tone of vascular smooth muscle. Nifedipine dilates coronary and peripheral arteries, lowers blood pressure and slightly - myocardial contractility, reduces afterload and myocardial oxygen demand. This...
- Nolahist
- Nolamine
- Nolex
- Nolex LA
- Panretin - This medication is used to treat skin sores in patients with a certain type of AIDS -related cancer (Kaposi's sarcoma). Alitretinoin belongs to a class of medications called retinoids. It works by affecting the growth of skin cells. This medication should not be used when medications taken by mouth are needed to treat the Kaposi's sarcoma (e.g., more than 10 new skin sores in the previous month, disease affects the lungs or other organs).
- Permax
- Phrenilin - This combination medication is used to treat tension headaches . Acetaminophen helps to decrease the pain from the headache. Butalbital is a sedative that helps to decrease anxiety and cause sleepiness and relaxation.
- Phrenilin with Codeine No. 3
- Potassium Chloride - SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION POTASSIUM CHLORIDE EXTENDED RELEASE TABLETS USP 20 mEq K Rx Only DESCRIPTION The Potassium Chloride Extended Release Tablets USP, 20 mEq product is an immediately dispersing extended release oral dosage form of potassium chloride containing 1500 mg...
- Prialt - This medication is a non-narcotic pain reliever that is used to treat ongoing pain when other treatments or medications cannot control your pain. Ziconotide works by blocking the nerves in the spinal cord that send pain signals. It decreases ongoing pain caused by cancer , AIDS , failed back surgery, multiple sclerosis , neuropathy , and other causes.
- Propagest
- Prostep - This medication can help you quit smoking by replacing the nicotine in cigarettes. The nicotine in tobacco is an important part of cigarette addiction . When you stop smoking , your nicotine levels drop quickly. This drop can cause withdrawal symptoms such as craving tobacco, nervousness, irritability, headache , weight gain , and difficulty concentrating. Stopping smoking is hard and your chance of success is best when you are ready and have made a commitment to quit. Nicotine...
- Prostep TRD
- Rondec DM Drops
- Salflex - Salsalate is used to relieve pain from various conditions. It also reduces pain, swelling, and joint stiffness from arthritis . This medication is known as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).
- Seromycin - This medication is used with other medications to treat tuberculosis (TB). In some cases, it may also be used to treat urinary tract infections (UTIs). It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections . It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold , flu ). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.
- Sinulin
- Targretin - Bexarotene is used to treat skin problems from a certain type of cancer (cutaneous T-cell lymphoma - CTCL ). It belongs to a class of drugs called retinoids (vitamin A derivatives). Bexarotene works by slowing or stopping the growth of cells.
- Theo-X - This medication is used to treat and prevent wheezing and trouble breathing caused by ongoing lung disease (e.g., asthma , emphysema , chronic bronchitis ). Theophylline belongs to a class of drugs known as xanthines. It works in the airways by relaxing muscles, opening air passages to improve breathing, and decreasing the lungs' response to irritants. Controlling symptoms of breathing problems can decrease time lost from work or school. This medication does not work immediately and...
- Theolan
- Tysabri - Natalizumab is a synthetic protein that belongs to the class of medications called selective adhesion molecule inhibitors. It is used to treat people with the relapsing-remitting form of multiple sclerosis (MS) where other MS medications have not worked, or for people who are unable to tolerate other MS therapies. Natalizumab works by preventing cells of the active immune system from reaching the brain, which can decrease the number of MS attacks, slow the progression of disability, and...
- Ultiva
- Verelan - Verapamil is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure ( hypertension ). Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks , and kidney problems. Verapamil is called a calcium channel blocker. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. It may also lower the heart rate. OTHER USES: This section contains uses of this drug that are not listed in the approved professional labeling for the drug but that may be...
- Verelan PM - Verapamil is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure ( hypertension ). Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks , and kidney problems. Verapamil is called a calcium channel blocker. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. It may also lower the heart rate. OTHER USES: This section contains uses of this drug that are not listed in the approved professional labeling for the drug but that may be...
- Xilopar
- Zanaflex - Tizanidine belongs to a group of medications called muscle relaxants . Tizanidine is used to treat spasticity , a condition where muscles in your body spasm, cramp, or become tight due to medical problems such as multiple sclerosis or spine injury. Muscle relaxants work by blocking excess firing of the nerve cells that control muscle movement. The benefits of tizanidine are related to its effects on the nervous system. The beneficial effects of tizanidine are noticeable within about one...
- Zonegran - Zonisamide is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures ( epilepsy ). Zonisamide is a sulfonamide anticonvulsant and a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor. It is unknown how zonisamide works to prevent seizures.
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