Pharma company: hind wing

List of hind wing products:

• Aftach
• Air-X
• Air-X Lemon
• Air-X Mint
• Air-X Orange
• Air-X SF
• Angilol
• Antopar
• Anuzinc Ointment
• Anuzinc Suppositories
• Apo-Acetazolamide
• Apo-Acyclovir - Pharmacological action Acyclovir Pharma is an antiviral agent. Thymidine kinase of virus-infected cells actively converts acyclovir through a series of sequential reactions in the mono-, di- and triphosphate of acyclovir. The latter interacts with the viral DNA polymerase, and embedded in DNA, which is synthesized for new viruses. Thus it is formed a "defective" viral DNA which leads to suppression of replication of new generations of viruses. This mediciine acyclovir is active against...
• Apo-Alendronate - Alendronate belongs to a family of medications known as bisphosphonates . It is used to treat and prevent osteoporosis for postmenopausal women. It is also used to treat osteoporosis for men. Alendronate may also be used to treat and prevent steroid-induced osteoporosis for men and women (osteoporosis caused by taking corticosteroids such as prednisone for long periods of time). It may also be used to treat Paget's disease of the bone for both men and women. It works by increasing the...
• Apo-Alfuzosin - Alfuzosin belongs to a group of medications known as alpha-1 receptor antagonists. It is used to treat the symptoms of enlarged prostate ( benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH). Alfuzosin helps to relax the muscles in the prostate and the opening of the bladder, which in turn improves urine flow and decreases symptoms of BPH. Alfuzosin does not slow or stop the progression of enlarged prostate. Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than those listed in these...
• Apo-Allopurinol - Pharmacological action Allopurinol Laboratories is a medication that violates the synthesis of uric acid. This drug is a structural analog of hypoxanthine. It inhibits the enzyme xanthine oxidase, which is involved in the conversion of hypoxanthine to xanthine and xanthine to uric acid. This is due to decrease in the concentration of uric acid and its salts in body fluids and urine, which helps dissolve existing uric acid deposits and prevents their formation in tissues and kidney....
• Apo-Amilzide - This is a combination product containing 2 medications (amiloride and hydrochlorothiazide) that belong to the class of medications called diuretics . This combination medication is used to decrease certain cases of edema (fluid retention) that occur with congestive heart failure and disorders of the liver. It is also used to lower high blood pressure. This medication works by causing the body to lose excess water and salt. One of the diuretics, amiloride, called a potassium-sparing ...
• Apo-Amitriptyline
• Apo-Amlodipine - Amlodipine belongs to the family of medications known as calcium channel blockers. Amlodipine is used to treat high blood pressure and angina (chest pain). It works to control blood pressure and reduces the number of angina attacks by widening and relaxing blood vessels.
• Apo-Amoxi - Amoxicillin belongs to the group of medications known as antibiotics , specifically to the family of antibiotics known as penicillins . It is used to treat infections caused by certain types of bacteria. It kills some types of bacteria that can cause infections of the ear, sinus, chest or lung, bone, bladder, and throat. It may also be used to kill some types of bacteria that can cause infection in the stomach or small intestine, chlamydia (in pregnant and breast-feeding women), lyme...
• Apo-Atenol - Pharmacological action Atenolol is a cardioselective beta1-blocker without intrinsic sympathomimetic activity. This medication has antihypertensive, antianginal and antiarrhythmic action. Atenolol reduces the stimulatory effect on the heart sympathetic innervation and circulating catecholamines. The hypotensive effect of this drug is associated with a decrease in minute volume of blood, decreased activity of the renin-angiotensin system (has a greater significance for patients with...
• Apo-Azathioprine - Azathioprine belongs to the group of medications known as immunosuppressive agents. It is used to prevent the rejection of kidney transplants and to treat severe rheumatoid arthritis that is not responding to conventional treatment. Azathioprine prevents rejection of kidney transplant and reduces the inflammation and pain in rheumatoid arthritis by suppressing the body's natural defense, or immune system.
• Apo-Azithromycin - Azithromycin belongs to the family of medications known as macrolide antibiotics. It is used to treat certain types of infections that are caused by bacteria. It is most commonly used to treat ear infections (e.g., otitis media), throat infections, lung infections (e.g., pneumonia), and skin infections. It can also be used to prevent mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) infections in people with HIV infection. Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than the ones...
• Apo-Baclofen - Pharmacological action Baclofen is a centrally acting muscle relaxant; GABA B -receptor agonist. It depresses mono-and polysynaptic reflexes presumably by reducing the release of excitatory amino acids (glutamate and aspartate) from the terminals which occurs as a result of stimulation of presynaptic GABA-receptors. This medication does not affect the transmission of impulses in the nerve-muscle synapses; reduces skeletal muscle tone; has a moderate analgesic effect. Pharmacokinetics ...
• Apo-Benzydamine - Benzydamine liquid is used to relieve the pain and inflammation associated with a sore throat or with mouth sores caused by radiation therapy. The effects of this medication are felt almost immediately but are temporary. Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than those listed in these drug information articles. As well, some forms of this medication may not be used for all of the conditions discussed here. If you have not discussed this with your doctor or...
• Apo-Bicalutamide - Bicalutamide information Bicalutamide prevents the actions of androgens or male hormones in the body. It is an anti-androgen. Bicalutamide indications This medication is primarily used in the treatment of cancer in the prostate. It may also be used for purposes other than those indicated here. Bicalutamide warnings This drug may not be advisable if you have liver disease or any other serious illness. You may not be able to take this drug, may need dosage adjustments, or may need...
• Apo-Bisacodyl - Bisacodyl belongs to the class of medications called stimulant laxatives. It is used for the relief of occasional constipation. It can also be used for the preparation of certain medical tests (e.g., colonoscopy), before and after surgery, and in other situations where a bowel movement to required. It works by stimulating the bowel muscles and also accumulates water in the intestines. This helps to soften the stool and produce a bowel movement more quickly. The tablets should be taken at...
• Apo-Bisoprolol - Bisoprolol belongs to the class of medications called beta-blockers . Beta-blockers reduce the workload of the heart and help it to beat more regularly by blocking the effects of certain hormones. Bisoprolol is used for the control of mild to moderate high blood pressure but does not cure the condition.
• Apo-Bromocriptine - Bromocriptine belongs to a group of medications called ergot alkaloids . It is used to treat Parkinson's disease and conditions caused by too much of the hormone, prolactin. These conditions include some types of menstrual problems, increased milk production, female infertility, male development problems, and small tumours called adenomas . For Parkinson's disease, bromocriptine works by behaving like dopamine, a chemical in the brain, which is involved in producing the symptoms of this...
• Apo-Buspirone - Buspirone belongs to the class of medications called anxiolytics , or anti-anxieties . Buspirone is used for the short-term relief of excessive anxiety for people with generalized anxiety disorder. Generalized anxiety disorder is believed to be caused by imbalances in certain brain chemicals. This medication works by bringing these chemicals back into balance. Buspirone is not used for everyday anxiety and stress. This medication may be available under multiple brand names and/or in...
• Apo-Cal
• Apo-Calcitonin
• Apo-Capto - Captopril belongs to the group of medications known as ACE inhibitors . It is used to treat high blood pressure, congestive heart failure, and diabetic nephropathy (kidney problems caused by diabetes). It works by relaxing blood vessels and making the heart pump more efficiently. Captopril may be used in addition to other blood pressure medications, such as a diuretic (water pill) like hydrochlorothiazide, when one medication has not been found to satisfactorily control blood pressure or...
• Apo-Carbamazepine - Carbamazepine is used to manage certain types of seizures, alone or in combination with other medications. It is also used to treat the nerve pain of trigeminal neuralgia and to treat acute mania and prevention of bipolar (manic-depressive) disorders. Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than those listed in these drug information articles. As well, some forms of this medication may not be used for all of the conditions discussed here. If you have...
• Apo-Carvedilol - Carvedilol information Carvedilol is a blood pressure medication and belongs to the class of drugs known as beta-blockers. These beta-blockers affect the circulatory system, which includes the human heart, arteries and veins. Carvedilol indications This medication is used primarily in treating hypertension or high blood pressure. Carvedilol warnings Taking Carvedilol may not be advisable if you have any of the following conditions: asthma heart problems such as low blood pressure...
• Apo-Cepalex
• Apo-Cetirizine - Cetirizine belongs to the class of medications called second-generation antihistamines, specifically the class known as histamine receptor antagonists . For adults and children 2 years of age and older, it is used for the relief of symptoms associated with seasonal allergies including sneezing; itchy nose and throat; stuffy and runny nose; and tearing, red, or itchy eyes. It is also used for the relief of symptoms associated with allergic skin conditions (e.g., chronic idiopathic...
• Apo-Citalopram - Pharmacological action Citalopram is an antidepressant. The mechanism of action is associated with selective blockade of the inverse of neuronal serotonin in the synapses of neurons of the CNS. Citalopram lacks or has a very weak ability to bind to histamine, m-choline- and adrenoreceptors. Pharmacokinetics After oral administration C max of citalopram in plasma is achieved within 2-4 hours. The oral bioavailability is about 80%. Changes in plasma concentrations of citalopram are...
• Apo-Clomipramine - Clomipramine belongs to the class of medications known as tricyclic antidepressants . It is used to treat depression and obsessive-compulsive disorders (OCD). These disorders are related to imbalances of certain brain chemicals. This medication helps to reestablish balance to these chemicals. Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than those listed in these drug information articles. As well, some forms of this medication may not be used for all of the...
• Apo-Clonidine - Clonidine belongs to the group of medications called antihypertensives or vascular stabilizers . It is used alone or in combination with thiazide diuretics (e.g., hydrochlorothiazide) to treat high blood pressure . It is usually tried when other types of blood pressure medications are ineffective or cannot be used. This medication works by widening the blood vessels, which increases blood flow and lowers blood pressure. Clonidine can also be used to relieve menopausal hot flashes when...
• Apo-Clopidogrel - Clopidogrel belongs to the class of medications called platelet aggregation inhibitors or antiplatelets. Clopidogrel is used to help prevent heart attacks, strokes, and other circulation problems in people who have atherosclerosis (narrowed blood vessels caused by "hardening of the arteries") and have already experienced at least one atherothrombotic event such as heart attack, stroke, or diagnosed peripheral arterial diseas e (problems with blood flow in the arteries)...
• Apo-Cloxi - Cloxacillin belongs to the group of medications known as antibiotics, specifically to the family of antibiotics known as penicillins . Cloxacillin is used for the treatment of certain bacterial infections. It is most commonly used to treat infections of the skin, bone, heart valve, blood, and lung. Cloxacillin kills some types of bacteria that can cause these infections.
• Apo-Cyproterone
• Apo-Desmopressin - The tablet form of desmopressin belongs to the class of medications known as antidiuretics . It is a hormone taken by mouth to control excessive urination during the night (bedwetting) . It is also used to treat central diabetes insipidus , a condition where the kidneys are unable to conserve water due to a lack of antidiuretic hormone (ADH). This condition causes frequent urination and thirst. This medication works by acting on the kidneys to reduce the amount of urine they produce. It...
• Apo-Diclo - Diclofenac belongs to the class of medications known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs). It is used to reduce pain, swelling, and inflammation. The diclofenac sodium tablet and suppository are used to relieve pain for people with rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and degenerative joint diseases of the hip. The diclofenac potassium tablets are used for short-term relief of pain and inflammation, such as pain caused by sprains, surgery, or dental work. The eye drop is used to...
• Apo-Diltiaz - Diltiazem belongs to a family of medications known as calcium channel blockers . It is used to treat high blood pressure and angina (chest pain). It works by relaxing blood vessels and by reducing the workload of the heart. The injectable form of this medication is sometimes used in the hospital to bring abnormal heart rhythms under control. Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than those listed in these drug information articles. As well, some forms of...
• Apo-Diltiaz CD - Diltiazem belongs to a family of medications known as calcium channel blockers . It is used to treat high blood pressure and angina (chest pain). It works by relaxing blood vessels and by reducing the workload of the heart. The injectable form of this medication is sometimes used in the hospital to bring abnormal heart rhythms under control. Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than those listed in these drug information articles. As well, some forms of...
• Apo-Dipyridamole - Dipyridamole belongs to the class of medications called platelet aggregation inhibitors or antiplatelets. It is used to prevent blood clots that may occur after a heart valve replacement. It works by preventing certain types of blood cells, called platelets, from sticking together. It is also used for certain types of tests for the heart that examine how well blood is flowing through the heart. Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than the ones listed in...
• Apo-Doxazosin - Doxazosin belongs to the family of medications called antihypertensives , specifically the alpha-1 receptor antagonists (alpha blockers) . It is used to treat mild to moderate high blood pressure . It may be used alone or in combination with other medications that treat high blood pressure. It works to control blood pressure by relaxing blood vessels. It is also used to treat the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH or enlarged prostate). It works to relax the muscles around...
• Apo-Enalapril - Enalapril belongs to the class of medications called angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors . It is used to treat high blood pressure and congestive heart failure. This medication works by relaxing blood vessels and by making the heart pump more efficiently. The injectable form is used to lower high blood pressure when the oral form cannot be used. Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than those listed in these drug information articles. As well,...
• Apo-Erythro
• Apo-Feno-Micro - Fenofibrate belongs to the class of medications known as fibrates . It is used in addition to diet and exercise to treat people with abnormal cholesterol levels. Fenofibrate (micronized) reduces bad cholesterol (low density lipoproteins [LDL] and very low density lipoproteins [VLDL]) and triglycerides in your blood. It also increases good cholesterol (high density lipoprotein [HDL]) levels. Bringing cholesterol levels in the blood into the desired range has been shown to reduce the risks...
• Apo-Feno-Super - Fenofibrate belongs to the class of medications known as fibrates . It is used in addition to diet and exercise to treat people with certain types of abnormal cholesterol levels. Fenofibrate reduces bad cholesterol (low density lipoproteins [LDL] and very low density lipoproteins [VLDL]) and triglycerides in your blood. It also increases good cholesterol (high density lipoprotein [HDL]) levels. Bringing cholesterol levels in the blood into the desired range has been shown to reduce the...
• Apo-Fenofibrate - Fenofibrate belongs to the class of medications known as fibrates . It is used in addition to diet and exercise to treat high cholesterol. Fenofibrate reduces bad cholesterol (low density lipoproteins [LDL] and very low density lipoproteins [VLDL]) and triglycerides in your blood. It also increases good cholesterol (high density lipoprotein [LDL]) levels. Reduction of cholesterol levels in the blood has been shown to reduce the risks associated with heart disease, such as heart attack. ...
• Apo-Flavoxate - Flavoxate belongs to the class of medications called antispasmodics . This medication is used to treat painful urination, urgency of urination, frequent urination at night, and incontinence . These symptoms may result from catheter use or conditions such as cystitis, prostatitis, urethritis, urethrocystitis, and urethrotrigonitis. Flavoxate works by decreasing muscle spasms in the urinary tract and bladder. Beneficial effects on the bladder muscles may occur as quickly as 2 to 3 hours after...
• Apo-Flecainide
• Apo-Fluconazole - Pharmacological action Fluconazole is an antifungal drug from the group of triazole derivatives. Inhibits the synthesis of ergosterol disrupting the permeability of the cell wall. This medication is active against Candida, Microsporum, Cryptococcus neoformans, Trichophyton. Pharmacokinetics Fluconazole is well absorbed after oral administration. Simultaneous ingestion does not affect absorption. The bioavailability is 90%. Fluconazole is widely distributed in tissues and organs of the...
• Apo-Fluoxetine - Fluoxetine belongs to a class of medications called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It is used for the treatment of depression and helps to elevate mood. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors work by increasing the amount of a neurotransmitter, called serotonin, that is available in certain parts of the brain. Although you may start feeling better within a few weeks of treatment, the full effects of the medication may not be evident until several weeks of treatment have...
• Apo-Flutamide - Flutamide belongs to a group of medications known as nonsteroidal antiandrogens . Nonsteroidal antiandrogens such as flutamide block the effect of the male hormone testosterone in the body. Prostate cancer cells require testosterone in order to grow and reproduce. Flutamide is used in combination with a hormone therapy that reduces the amount of testosterone in the body (e.g., goserelin) for the treatment of prostate cancer. Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions...
• Apo-Gabapentin - Pharmacological action Gabapentin is an antiepileptic drug. Chemical structure is similar to GABA fulfilling the function of the inhibitory neurotransmitter in the CNS. It is believed that the mechanism of action of Gabapentin is different from other anticonvulsants acting through GABA synapses (including valproate, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, inhibitors of GABA-transaminase, inhibitors of GABA capture, GABA agonists and prodrugs of GABA). In in vitro studies showed that Gabapentin is...
• Apo-Gain - Pharmacological action Minoxidil is a drugs for the treatment of hair loss. This medication has a stimulating effect on hair growth in men and women with androgenetic alopecia (male pattern baldness). The appearance of signs of hair growth observed after 4 months or more of taking the drug 2 times / day. The beginning and the severity of the effect may vary in different patients. After the abolition of minoxidil new hair growth stops, and after 3-4 months may restore the original...
• Apo-Gemfibrozil - Gemfibrozil information Gemfibrozil is a drug which is usually prescribed along with a diet to people who have very high levels of serum triglycerides (triglycerides are fatty substances from the blood) and who are at a risk of developing pancreatitis (this is the inflammation of the pancreas). This medication may also be used in order to reduce the risk of developing coronary heart disease in people who have not responded to the other therapy options: weight loss, exercises, and diet and...
• Apo-Gliclazide - Gliclazide belongs to the class of medications known as oral hypoglycemics . It is used for the control of blood glucose in people with type 2 diabetes. It is used when diet, exercise, and weight reduction have not been found to control blood glucose well enough on their own. Gliclazide increases the amount of insulin released by the pancreas and helps the body use insulin more efficiently. Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than those listed in these drug...
• Apo-Gliclazide MR
• Apo-Glyburide - Glyburide is an antidiabetes medication that belongs to the family of medications known as sulfonylureas . It is used to treat high blood sugar (hyperglycemia) in people with type 2 diabetes. Antidiabetes medications such as glyburide are used when diet, exercise, and weight reduction have not been found to lower blood sugar well enough on their own. Glyburide increases the release of insulin (a hormone produced by the pancreas that allows sugar to enter into cells where it is needed for...
• Apo-Granisetron
• Apo-Haloperidol - Haloperidol belongs to the class of medications called antipsychotics. Haloperidol works by blocking a chemical, dopamine, in the brain to decrease symptoms of psychosis. Haloperidol is used to manage acute and chronic psychosis and psychiatric disorders, including schizophrenia and manic states. It can also be used for the management of agitated behaviour in some people and can control verbal outbursts of people with Tourette's syndrome. This medication may be available under multiple...
• Apo-Hydroxychloroquine
• Apo-Hydroxyurea - Hydroxyurea belongs to the group of cancer-fighting medications known as antineoplastics , and specifically to the group of antineoplastics known as antimetabolites . Hydroxyurea fights cancer by preventing the growth of cancer cells, which eventually results in their destruction. It is usually used to treat certain types of cancers of the skin on the head and neck (excluding the lip) known as squamous cell carcinomas . It can also be used to treat cancer of the ovaries, skin cancers...
• Apo-Hydroxyzine - Hydroxyzine belongs to the class of medications called antihistamines . It is used to relieve itching and other symptoms caused by allergic conditions. It can help to alleviate itching due to an adverse reaction to opiod medications. It works by blocking the actions of one of the body's natural chemicals known as histamine . Histamine is responsible for many of the symptoms seen when an allergic reaction occurs. The calming effects of hydroxyzine result from its sedating side effect. It...
• Apo-ISDN
• Apo-ISMN - Isosorbide-5-mononitrate belongs to the family of medications known as anti-anginals. This medication is used to prevent angina attacks associated with coronary artery disease. It is not useful for the quick relief of an attack. It acts by opening up the blood vessels that supply the heart, increasing the blood and oxygen supply to the heart. Isosorbide-5-mononitrate may reduce the number, length, and severity of angina attacks. Tolerance to exercise may be increased and the need for...
• Apo-Indapamide - Indapamide belongs to the family of medications called diuretics ("water pills"). It is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat mild to moderate high blood pressure . This medication works by making the body lose excess water and salt. This medication may be available under multiple brand names and/or in several different forms. Any specific brand name of this medication may not be available in all of the forms or approved for all of the conditions...
• Apo-K
• Apo-K SR
• Apo-Keto - 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...
• Apo-Ketoconazole - Ketoconazole belongs to the family of medications called antifungals. It is used to treat certain types of serious fungal infections. Ketoconazole is used to treat both internal (in the body) and external (on the skin) fungal infections. Ketoconazole works by preventing the fungus from making normal cell walls, thereby stopping fungal growth. Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than those listed in these drug information articles. As well, some forms of...
• Apo-Lamotrigine - Lamotrigine belongs to a class of medications known as antiepileptics . It is used alone or in combination with other medications to manage seizures associated with epilepsy when other medications have not been effective or have been stopped. It is also used along with other medications to manage seizures associated with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome . Lamotrigine works by decreasing the chemicals in the brain that are believed to contribute to seizures. This medication may be available under...
• Apo-Leflunomide - Leflunomide information This medication, with the generic name of Leflunomide, is specially formulated to provide physical relief from inflammation, swelling, stiffness, and joint pain as caused by rheumatoid arthritis. Leflunomide acts by stopping the production of too much immune cells causing inflammation and swelling in the body. Leflunomide indications Leflunomide is prescribed to patients showing signs of rheumatism as listed below: Inflammation Swelling Stiffness Joint pain ...
• Apo-Levetiracetam - Levetiracetam information Levetiracetam is type of drug that belongs to the group of medicines called antiepileptic drug. Levetiracetam indications This medication is indicated to control seizure. The precise way of how Levetiracetam works is not yet known. This medicine may also be used for purposes not mentioned here. Levetiracetam warnings This drug belongs in the FDA pregnancy category C. Levetiracetam may cause severe side effects to an unborn baby. Do not take Levetiracetam...
• Apo-Levocarb - This is a combination product containing two medications: levodopa and carbidopa. It is used to treat Parkinson's disease. Levodopa helps to control the symptoms of Parkinson's disease by correcting the chemical imbalance in the brain that produces symptoms. Levodopa can be used alone, but adding carbidopa lowers the amount of levodopa that is required and may reduce some of the side effects that are associated with levodopa, such as nausea and vomiting. Although levodopa helps relieve...
• Apo-Lisinopril - Lisinopril belongs to a class of medications called ACE inhibitors . It is used to treat high blood pressure and congestive heart failure. It works by relaxing blood vessels and helping the heart to pump blood that carries oxygen to the different parts of the body more efficiently. It is also used immediately after a heart attack in order to reduce the risk of having another heart attack. Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than those listed in these drug...
• Apo-Lisinopril / Hctz
• Apo-Loratadine - Loratadine belongs to the class of medications called second-generation antihistamines, specifically the class known as histamine receptor antagonists . It works by blocking the action of one of the body's natural chemicals known as histamine . Histamine is responsible for many of the symptoms caused by allergies. Loratadine is used for the relief of symptoms associated with seasonal allergies, including sneezing, itchy and runny nose, and tearing and redness of the eyes. It is also...
• Apo-Lovastatin - Lovastatin belongs to the family of medications known as cholesterol-lowering medications . It is used in addition to diet and exercise to lower high cholesterol. It is also used to slow the progression of coronary atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries in the heart). It works by blocking an enzyme that is needed to make cholesterol in the body. Less cholesterol is made, and cholesterol levels in the blood decrease. The medication usually takes about 2 to 6 weeks to have a...
• Apo-Medroxy - Medroxyprogesterone belongs to the family of medications known as progesterones . Progesterones are female hormones. They are produced by the body and are necessary along with other hormones for normal female sexual development and for the regulation of the menstrual cycle during childbearing years. It reduces the effects of estrogen on tissues such as the endometrium (lining of the uterus) and the breast. Medroxyprogesterone has a variety of uses. It is used in addition to ...
• Apo-Megestrol
• Apo-Meloxicam - Meloxicam belongs to the family of medications known as COX-2 inhibiting nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis and painful osteoarthritis in adults. It helps with these conditions by relieving pain and reducing swelling and inflammation. NSAIDs work by blocking a response to injury in the body that leads to inflammation and pain. Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than those listed in these drug...
• Apo-Metformin - Metformin belongs to the class of medications called oral hypoglycemics, which are medications that lower blood sugar. It is used to control blood glucose (blood sugar) for people with type 2 diabetes. It is used when diet, exercise, and weight reduction have not been found to lower blood glucose well enough on their own. Metformin works by reducing the amount of glucose made by the liver and by making it easier for glucose to enter into the tissues of the body. Metformin has been found...
• Apo-Metoclop - Metoclopramide belongs to the classes of medications called antiemetics and prokinetics . It is used to improve stomach emptying after surgery or other procedures. It can also be used to prevent nausea after operations and is useful in preventing the nausea and vomiting associated with cancer chemotherapy. It works by speeding up the rate at which the stomach empties and by blocking nausea triggers in the brain. Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other...
• Apo-Metoprolol - Metoprolol belongs to the class of medications called beta-blockers. Metoprolol is used to treat high blood pressure and prevent the symptoms of angina (chest pain). It is also used to help reduce the risk of death right after a heart attack. It works by reducing the demands put on the heart. Metoprolol is also taken by people who have had a heart attack to reduce the risk of having another one. Metoprolol is often used in combination with other high blood pressure medications such as...
• Apo-Metoprolol Type L
• Apo-Minocycline - Minocycline belongs to the class of medications called tetracycline antibiotics . It is used to treat infections caused by certain types of bacteria. It is most commonly used to treat certain types of skin infections, urinary tract infections, gallbladder infections, and respiratory tract infections such as bronchitis, pneumonia, and sinusitis.
• Apo-Mirtazapine - Mirtazapine belongs to the group of medications known as tetracyclic antidepressants. Antidepressants are used to help relieve the symptoms of depression such as feeling low, sleeping problems, loss of appetite, and loss of interest in activities that you would normally enjoy doing. When you have depression, certain chemicals in the brain are out of their normal balance. Antidepressants such as mirtazapine work by helping to bring the chemicals back into balance. Antidepressants usually...
• Apo-Misoprostol
• Apo-Moclobemide - Moclobemide belongs to the class of antidepressants known as monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors . It is used to treat depression. Depression is believed to be caused by imbalances in certain brain chemicals. This medication works by bringing these chemicals back into balance. Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than those listed in these drug information articles. As well, some forms of this medication may not be used for all of the conditions discussed...
• Apo-Nadol - Nadolol belongs to the class of medications called beta-blockers . It is used to prevent symptoms of angina (chest pain) and to treat high blood pressure . It works by relaxing blood vessels and reducing the demands on the heart. When used to treat high blood pressure, it may be used alone or in combination with other medications. Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than those listed in these drug information articles. As well, some forms of this...
• Apo-Napro-Na - Naproxen sodium belongs to a group of medications called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It reduces swelling, inflammation and pain, and is used for the relief of mild to moderately severe pain accompanied by inflammation. Naproxen sodium is used to help relieve pain due to muscle injury, (e.g., bone, muscle, tendon, cartilage, ligament), dental extraction, menstrual cramps, and cramping after childbirth. It is believed to work by stopping the production of prostaglandins,...
• Apo-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...
• Apo-Nitrofurantoin
• Apo-Oxybutynin - Oxybutynin belongs to the family of medications called anticholinergics. It is also an antispasmodic. Oxybutynin is used to relieve symptoms associated with an overactive bladder, such as urinary urgency (a need to urinate right away), urinary frequency, leakage, or urge incontinence (leaking or wetting caused by an unstoppable urge to urinate). This medication works by relaxing the muscles in the bladder. It helps to reduce bladder spasms, the urge to pass urine, and the frequency of...
• Apo-Pantoprazole - Pantoprazole belongs to the family of medications called proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). Proton pump inhibitors are used to treat conditions such as stomach ulcers, intestinal ulcers, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD, reflux esophagitis) by reducing the amount of acid the stomach produces. Pantoprazole is also sometimes used along with antibiotics to treat stomach ulcers that are caused by bacteria known as H. pylori. Pantoprazole can also be used to treat or reduce the risk of...
• Apo-Paroxetine - Paroxetine belongs to the class of medications called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It is used to treat depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, social phobia (social anxiety disorder), generalized anxiety disorder, and posttraumatic stress disorder. It works by affecting the balance of chemicals in the brain that are associated with depression and anxiety disorders. It may take several weeks before the full beneficial effects of this medication are...
• Apo-Pentoxifylline SR - Pentoxifylline belongs to the group of medications called vasoactive agents . These medications work by improving blood flow in the arms and legs. Pentoxifylline is used to treat chronic circulation disorders of the arms and legs, such as intermittent claudication (peripheral arterial disease) or ulcers due to poor blood supply. It may allow further distances to be walked before leg pain or cramps occur. It may take up to 2 months to see the full benefits of the medication. Your doctor...
• Apo-Pioglitazone - Pioglitazone is a member of the family of medications known as thiazolidinediones . It is used to lower high blood sugar associated with type 2 diabetes. Thiazolidinediones such as pioglitazone help insulin to work more effectively. By keeping blood sugar at a desired level, pioglitazone can help to prevent or delay the long-term problems associated with uncontrolled high blood sugar (e.g., kidney disease, eye problems, nerve problems, heart disease). Pioglitazone may be used alone when...
• Apo-Prazo - Prazosin belongs to the family of medications called antihypertensives, specifically the group known as alpha 1-blockers . It is used to treat high blood pressure. It relaxes blood vessels, allowing blood to flow through them more easily. Prazosin may be used alone or in addition to other medications to treat high blood pressure. Prazosin may start working within 1 day, but it may take up to 14 days. This medication may be available under multiple brand names and/or in several...
• Apo-Propafenone - Propafenone belongs to the class of medications known as antiarrhythmics. It is used to treat certain abnormal heart rhythms. It works by slowing down the rate of nerve impulses causing the heart to beat, and by making the heart less likely to respond to abnormal impulses. Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than those listed in these drug information articles. As well, some forms of this medication may not be used for all of the conditions discussed here...
• Apo-Ramipril - Ramipril information Ramipril belongs to the class of drugs classified as ACE inhibitors or Angiotensin-Converting-Enzyme inhibitor. Ramipril indications This product is a drug prescribed for the treatment of hypertension or high blood pressure, and for the prevention of heart failures succeeding heart attacks. Ramipril is also used for the prevention of heart attacks, stroke and other heart related problems. Ramipril warnings The medication is major allergen especially to patients...
• Apo-Ranitidine - Ranitidine belongs to the class of medications called H2-antagonists . Ranitidine is used to reduce the amount of acid secreted by the stomach in order to reduce ulcer and heartburn pain or to assist in healing of ulcers. It is used to treat stomach and duodenal (intestinal) ulcers, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Ranitidine is also used to prevent ulcers in certain circumstances and to treat a condition associated with large amounts of stomach acid secretion known as...
• Apo-Risperidone - Risperidone belongs to the group of medications known as antipsychotic agents . These medications are used to treat mental and emotional disorders such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Schizophrenia can cause symptoms such as hallucinations (e.g., hearing, seeing, or sensing things that are not there), delusions, unusual suspiciousness, and emotional withdrawal. People with this condition may also feel depressed, anxious, or tense. Bipolar disorder was previously referred to as manic...
• Apo-Salvent - Salbutamol belongs to a class of medications called bronchodilators, and more specifically, β 2 -adrenergic agonists. This medication is used to treat asthma, chronic bronchitis, and other breathing disorders. It works by relaxing the muscles in the walls of the small airways in the lungs. This helps to open up the airways and make breathing easier. Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than those listed in these drug information articles. If you...
• Apo-Selegiline - Selegiline belongs to the class of medications called monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs). It is used to treat Parkinson's disease. It acts on the nervous system to increase the levels of a chemical called dopamine . Low dopamine levels in the brain are responsible for many of the symptoms of Parkinson's disease, so this medication works by rebalancing the levels of dopamine. This medication may be taken alone or in combination with levodopa to treat the symptoms of Parkinson's disease....
• Apo-Sertraline - Sertraline belongs to a class of medications known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It is used to treat depression, panic disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Sertraline works by affecting the balance of chemicals in the brain. Specifically, it increases the level of a neurotransmitter called serotonin in the brain. Increased serotonin levels can help improve mood, reduce panic attacks, and treat OCD. Although improvements may occur earlier, the...
• Apo-Simvastatin - Pharmacological action Simvastatin is a hypolipidemic agent from a group of statins, an inhibitor of HMG-CoA reductase. This medication is a prodrug because it has in its structure the closed lactone ring which is hydrolyzed after intake. Lipid-lowering effect of statins is associated with lower levels of total cholesterol by LDL-C. Reducing cholesterol is dose-dependent and is not linear but exponential. Statins do not affect the activity of lipoprotein and hepatic lipase, have no...
• Apo-Sotalol - Sotalol belongs to the classes of medications called antiarrhythmics and beta-blockers . It is used to treat certain types of abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmias). It works by changing how electrical impulses affect the heart muscle and by helping the heart to beat more regularly. Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than those listed in these drug information articles. As well, some forms of this medication may not be used for all of the conditions...
• Apo-Sucralfate - Sucralfate belongs to the class of medications called gastroduodenal cytoprotective agents . Sucralfate is used to treat duodenal and stomach ulcers and to prevent duodenal ulcers . The liquid form of sucralfate is also used to prevent bleeding due to stress ulcers in people who are critically ill. It works by forming a coating over the ulcer. This coating protects the ulcer from stomach acid, allowing it to heal. Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than...
• Apo-Sulfatrim - Trimethoprim and sulfamethoxazole both belong to the class of medications called antibiotics . This combination of antibiotics is used together to treat infections caused by certain bacteria. It is most commonly used to treat infections of the bladder, ear, sinus, skin, intestine, and lung. It works by killing the bacteria that cause these infections. This medication may be available under multiple brand names and/or in several different forms. Any specific brand name of this medication...
• Apo-Sulin - Sulindac belongs to the class of medications called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It is used to relieve mild to moderately severe pain accompanied by inflammation. It can be used to relieve pain in conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and shoulder pain due to bursitis or tendinitis. Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than those listed in these drug information articles. As well, some forms of...
• Apo-Sumatriptan - Sumatriptan belongs to a class 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). The pain of migraine headaches is thought to be caused by dilated blood vessels inside the head. Sumatriptan relieves migraine headaches by constricting these blood vessels. Sumatriptan is not recommended for other types of headache or for headache...
• Apo-Tamox - Tamoxifen belongs to the group of cancer-fighting medications known as antineoplastics , and specifically to the type of antineoplastics known as antiestrogens . It is used in combination with other medications to treat early breast cancer . Tamoxifen fights certain types of breast cancer, called hormone response or estrogen positive breast cancer, by blocking the effects of the hormone estrogen in the body. This prevents the growth of the types of breast cancer cells that require...
• Apo-Terbinafine - Terbinafine belongs to the class of medications called antifungals . It is used to treat certain types of fungal infections of the skin and nails. Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than those listed in these drug information articles. As well, some forms of this medication may not be used for all of the conditions discussed here. If you have not discussed this with your doctor or are not sure why you are taking this medication, speak to your doctor. ...
• Apo-Tetra
• Apo-Theo
• Apo-Ticlopidine - Ticlopidine belongs to the class of medications called platelet aggregation inhibitors or antiplatelets. It works by preventing certain types of blood cells, called platelets, from sticking together to form a blood clot. It is used to reduce the risk of stroke for people who have had a stroke or have particular risk factors for stroke. Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than those listed in these drug information articles. As well, some forms of this...
• Apo-Timop - This medication belongs to the family of medications called beta-blockers. Timolol eye drops are used to treat glaucoma and increased pressure in the eye. This medication works by reducing the production of fluid in the eye, thereby lowering the pressure in the eye. It may take up to 4 weeks for the eye drops to lower the pressure in the eye to a satisfactory level. Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than those listed in these drug information articles. ...
• Apo-Topiramate - Topiramate belongs to a group of medications that are used to treat epilepsy. It works by affecting chemicals in the brain that are involved in sending signals to nerves. Topiramate is a medication that is used to treat epilepsy and to prevent migraine headaches. For epilepsy, topiramate can be used alone or in combination with other epilepsy medications. For migraine prevention, topiramate is used to treat adults who have 4 or more migraine headaches a month and who have not responded to,...
• Apo-Triazide - This combination product contains 2 medications: triamterene and hydrochlorothiazide. Both these medications belong to the class of medications called diuretics ("water pills"). They are used in combination to treat edema (fluid retention) that occurs with congestive heart failure and disorders of the liver and kidney. It is also used to treat mild to moderate high blood pressure . This medication works by making the body lose excess water and salt. Triamterene, called a...
• Apo-Trifluoperazine
• Apo-Trihex
• Apo-Trimip
• Apo-Verap - Verapamil belongs to the class of medications called calcium channel blockers . It is used for the treatment of high blood pressure , certain abnormal heart rhythms, and angina (chest pain). It works to control blood pressure and reduce the number of angina attacks by relaxing blood vessels. It also helps to normalize heart rhythms. Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than those listed in these drug information articles. As well, some forms of this...
• Apo-Warfarin - Warfarin belongs to the class of medications called anticoagulants . It is sometimes referred to as a "blood thinner," although it does not actually thin the blood. Warfarin helps to prevent blood clots from forming or from getting bigger, but it does not dissolve blood clots. Warfarin is used for the treatment of blood clots in the veins, arteries, lungs, and heart. It is also used to prevent clots for people with conditions that put them at an increased risk of developing blood...
• Apo-Zolpidem - Pharmacological action Apo-Zolpidem is a sleeping drug from the group of imidazopyridine, specific agonist of omega1-receptors in CNS. It shortens the time to sleep, reduces the number of nighttime awakenings, increased sleep duration and improves its quality. This medication extends phase II of sleep, phases III and IV of deep sleep, does not affect the duration of REM sleep. Zolpidem characterized also by a central muscle relaxant and anticonvulsant effects. Pharmacokinetics After...
• Apo-Zopiclone - Pharmacological action Zopiclone is a sleeping drug from group of cyclopyrrolone derivatives. This drug is "non benzodiazepine" agonist of benzodiazepine receptors. Zopiclone also has sedative, anxiolytic, muscle-relaxing center, anticonvulsant and amnesic properties. Like a derivative of benzodiazepine zopiclone enhances GABA-ergic processes in the brain, interacting with the benzodiazepine receptors, as a result of the increased sensitivity of GABA-receptors to the neurotransmitter....
• Appeton Multivitamin with Lysine
• Appeton Multivitamin with Lysine Chewable
• Atomase
• Axcel Cinnarizine - Pharmacological action Cinnarizine is a calcium channel blocker class IV with a predominant effect on the brain vessels, a derivative of piperazine. This medication improves cerebral, coronary and peripheral circulation. Cinnarizine violates the entrance of calcium ions into vascular smooth muscle cells. This drug lowers the tone of arteriolar smooth muscle, decreases the vasoconstrictor response to biogenic substances (epinephrine, norepinephrine, bradykinin). Cinnarizine reduces the...
• Axcel Ketotifen
• Azamun
• Bacitin
• Bon-One
• Charcodote
• Chewies - Pharmacological action Ascorbic acid (vitamin c) is essential for the formation of intracellular collagen, is required to strengthen the structure of teeth, bones, and the capillary walls. Vitamin C participates in redox reactions, the metabolism of tyrosine, converting folic acid into folinic acid, metabolism of carbohydrates, the synthesis of lipids and proteins, iron metabolism, processes of cellular respiration. Reduces the need for vitamins B1, B2, A, E, folic acid, pantothenic acid,...
• Cirku Sed
• ClindaTech
• Colomycin
• Decongest
• Dermadrate
• Dermasone - This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (e.g., insect bites , poison oak/ivy, eczema , dermatitis, allergies , rash , itching of the outer female genitals, anal itching). Hydrocortisone reduces the swelling, itching, and redness that can occur in these types of conditions. This medication is a mild corticosteroid.
• Dermatech Wart Treatment
• Dermazin
• Dilem
• Dilzem
• Ear Clear
• Ectosone
• Egozinc
• Elderin
• Elmogan - Gemfibrozil information Gemfibrozil is a drug which is usually prescribed along with a diet to people who have very high levels of serum triglycerides (triglycerides are fatty substances from the blood) and who are at a risk of developing pancreatitis (this is the inflammation of the pancreas). This medication may also be used in order to reduce the risk of developing coronary heart disease in people who have not responded to the other therapy options: weight loss, exercises, and diet and...
• Eltair
• Emlosar
• Estreva
• Eviline
• Ferriprox - This medication is used by people with a certain type of blood disorder (thalassemia) who have too much iron in the body, caused by repeated blood transfusions. Blood transfusions help people with blood disorders but they also bring extra iron into the body. It is important to get rid of the extra iron because high levels of iron can cause health problems (such as heart failure , liver disease, diabetes , delayed growth in children). Deferiprone is used if you have trouble taking other...
• Follimon
• Fosrenol - Lanthanum carbonate belongs to the class of medications called phosphate binders . Phosphate is made up mostly of the mineral phosphorus, which is an important component of normal bone structure, cell metabolism, and cell function. When taken with meals, lanthanum carbonate prevents the absorption of phosphates from food by binding to the phosphate. It is used specifically to control high levels of phosphate (and therefore phosphorus) in the blood of people with severe kidney disease known...
• Frusid - Pharmacological action Furosemide is a loop diuretic. This medication violates the reabsorption of sodium and chlorine in the large segment of the ascending loop of Henle. Due to increasing separation of sodium ions occurs secondary (indirect osmotically bound water) increased excretion of water and increased secretion of potassium ions in the distal renal tubule. Simultaneously increased excretion of calcium and magnesium ions. Furosemide has secondary effects caused by the release of...
• Hemcort HC
• Hyruan
• Improved Versal
• Ipravent
• Kotra-Lignocaine
• Ledermix
• Mefacap
• Melix
• Napamide
• Neotopic
• Nifecard - 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...
• Nitropulse
• Optivis
• Oratane
• PMS-Artificial Tears
• PMS-Baximycin
• PMS-Enemol
• PMS-Sodium Cromoglycate - Sodium cromoglycate belongs to the class of medications called mast cell stabilizers . It is used to prevent symptoms associated with asthma that are caused by exposure to certain substances or conditions. When used regularly, this medication will decrease the occurrence and severity of asthma attacks by reducing lung inflammation. Examples of situations causing asthma that may be prevented by sodium cromoglycate include exercise; or exposure to pollen, chemicals, allergens (substances...
• Peglyte - This medication is a combination of polyethylene glycol 3350 and electrolytes and belongs to a class of medications called osmotic laxatives . It works by drawing and retaining water into the large colon. This softens the stool and stimulates the rhythmic movement of the muscles in the colon, leading to a bowel movement. This medication is used to cleanse the bowel in preparation for a colonoscopy, barium enema x-ray exam, or surgical procedures that require a clean colon. This...
• Pepzan
• Phenazo
• Pilfood
• Pratsiol
• Protozone
• ReTrieve
• Saventrine
• Sebizole
• Tamofen
• Topicil
• Topilene
• Triacomb
• Trizid
• VCF
• Vitalax

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