Pharma company: patheon
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List of patheon products:
- Aceon - Perindopril is used to treat high blood pressure ( hypertension ). Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks , and kidney problems. This medication is also used to prevent heart attacks in patients with a certain type of heart disease (stable coronary artery disease). Perindopril belongs to a class of drugs known as ACE inhibitors . It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. OTHER USES: This section contains uses of this drug that...
- Anzemet - Dolasetron belongs to a group of medications called serotonin receptor antagonists . It is used to prevent nausea and vomiting associated with chemotherapy. It works by reducing the action of a certain chemical in the body called serotonin , which is thought to be involved with the process that cause nausea and vomiting. 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...
- Cataflam - Diclofenac is used to relieve pain and swelling (inflammation) from various mild to moderate painful conditions. It is used to treat muscle aches, backaches, dental pain, menstrual cramps, and sports injuries. It also reduces pain, swelling, and joint stiffness caused by arthritis . Reducing these symptoms helps you do more of your normal daily activities. This medication is known as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). If you are treating a chronic condition such as arthritis, ask...
- Coreg - 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...
- Cortef - Hydrocortisone belongs to the family of medications known as corticosteroids . It is used to treat many different conditions. It works by reducing swelling, inflammation, and irritation or as a replacement when the body does not make enough cortisol. Hydrocortisone is more commonly used to treat allergic reactions, some skin conditions, severe asthma, lupus, and arthritis. It can also be used to treat steroid deficiency in the body, certain blood disorders, certain types of cancer,...
- Dificid - Fidaxomicin belongs to the group of medications known as antibiotics . It is used to treat infections of the colon (large intestine) caused by the bacteria Clostridium difficile . 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 discussed here. As well, some forms of this medication may not be used for all of the...
- Horizant - This medication is used to treat moderate to severe restless legs syndrome . It is also used to relieve nerve pain following shingles (a painful rash due to herpes zoster infection). This condition is called postherpetic neuralgia. Gabapentin enacarbil is changed by your body to gabapentin. Gabapentin belongs to a class of drugs known as anti- seizure or anticonvulsant drugs. OTHER USES: This section contains uses of this drug that are not listed in the approved professional...
- Hot Lemon Relief for Cold Symptoms
- Hot Lemon Relief for Cold Symptoms Extra Strength
- Hot Lemon Relief for Cold and Flu Symptoms
- Hot Lemon Relief for Cough and Cold
- INFeD - This medication is used to treat "iron-poor" blood ( anemia ) in people who cannot take iron by mouth because of side effects or because their anemia has not been successfully treated by it. Low iron levels can occur when the body can't get enough iron from food (poor nutrition , poor absorption) or when there is a large or long-term blood loss (e.g., hemophilia , stomach bleeding). You may also need extra iron because of blood loss during kidney dialysis . Your body may need more iron...
- Jenloga
- Livalo - Pitavastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL , triglycerides ) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood . It belongs to a group of drugs known as " statins ." It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver . Lowering "bad" cholesterol and triglycerides and raising "good" cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps prevent strokes and heart attacks . In addition to eating a proper diet...
- 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.
- Minocin - 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.
- Mozobil
- Myambutol - Ethambutol is used with other medications to treat tuberculosis (TB). Ethambutol is an antibiotic and 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. 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...
- Noxafil - Posaconazole is an azole antifungal medication . It is used to prevent certain fungal infections in patients who have severely weakened immune systems (e.g., after chemotherapy). It works by stopping the growth of fungi.
- Optivar - Azelastine is used to treat itching eyes caused by allergies (allergic conjunctivitis). This medication is an antihistamine . It works by blocking certain natural substances (such as histamines) responsible for allergic symptoms. Do not use this medication to treat redness and irritation due to wearing contact lenses.
- Pink Bismuth - This medication is used to treat occasional upset stomach , heartburn , and nausea . It is also used to treat diarrhea and help prevent travelers' diarrhea. It works by helping to slow the growth of bacteria that might be causing the diarrhea. This product should not be used to self-treat diarrhea if you also have a fever or blood /mucus in the stools. These could be signs of a serious health condition. Consult your doctor promptly for proper evaluation and treatment if you have these...
- Prozac - 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...
- Sumavel DosePro - Sumatriptan is used to treat migraines and cluster headaches . It helps to relieve pain and other symptoms of migraines /headaches including sensitivity to light or sound, nausea , and vomiting. Prompt treatment allows you to get back to your normal routine and may decrease your need for other pain medications . It does not prevent future migraines/headaches or reduce how often you may get a headache. Sumatriptan belongs to a group of drugs called triptans. It affects a certain natural...
- TheraFlu Forest Berries
- Theraflu
- Tofranil - This medication is used to treat depression. It is also used with other therapies for the treatment of nighttime bed-wetting (enuresis) in children. Using this medication to treat depression may improve your mood, sleep , appetite, and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living. Imipramine can help your child control nighttime bed-wetting. Imipramine belongs to a class of medications called tricyclic antidepressants. It works by restoring the balance of certain natural...
- Tracleer - Bosentan belongs to a class of medications called endothelin receptor antagonists. Bosentan is used to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension, which is high blood pressure of the blood vessels between the heart and lungs. Bosentan works to block the effect of a natural compound called endothelin, which is something the body makes to tighten blood vessels. Blocking the effect of endothelin allows the blood vessels to relax, thereby decreasing the blood pressure between the heart and lungs...
- Tygacil - This medication is used to treat certain serious bacterial infections which may be resistant to other antibiotics. Discuss the risks and benefits of treatment with your doctor and if there are alternative medication options. This medication is known as a glycylcycline antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.
- Valcyte - Valganciclovir belongs to a group of medications known as antivirals. It is used to treat a viral eye infection called cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis for people with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). It can also be used to prevent CMV disease in people who have received an organ transplant and are at risk of the condition. It works by slowing the growth of the CMV virus that causes the infection. Valganciclovir does not cure CMV disease, but it does prevent the virus from...
- Vimovo - This is a combination medication that contains esomeprazole and naproxen. Esomeprazole belongs to the class of medications called proton pump inhibitors and naproxen belongs to the class of medications called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). This combination medication is used to treat signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis (OA), rheumatoid arthritis (RA), and ankylosing spondylitis (long-term inflammation disease of the joints), and to decrease the risk of developing...
- Viread - Tenofovir belongs to the family of medications called antiretrovirals. It is used with other medications to treat the infection caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). HIV is the virus responsible for acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). Tenofovir is one of a type of antiretroviral medications called nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NtRTIs). Reverse transcriptase is a part of HIV required to infect cells and make more virus. Tenofovir prevents reverse...
- Zegerid - This medication is a combination of omeprazole and sodium bicarbonate . It is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux , ulcers). It is also used to prevent stomach bleeding in very ill patients. Omeprazole works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. It belongs to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). Sodium bicarbonate is an antacid that reduces stomach acid and helps omeprazole to work better. This medication...
- Zegerid Chewable
- Zolinza - Vorinostat belongs to the class of medications called antineoplastics, or anticancer medications. It is used to treat a type of cancer called cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL) that gets worse, does not go away, or comes back after treatment with other medications. CTCL is a type of cancer that affects certain cells of the lymph system and affects your skin. Vorinostat works by reducing the activity of histone deacetylase (HDAC), and this slows or stops the growth of cancer cells or...
- Zyprexa - Olanzapine belongs to group of medications known as antipsychotic/antimanic agents. Olanzapine is used to treat schizophrenia and related mental disorders, as well as 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 causes alternating periods of...
- Zytiga - This medication is used along with prednisone to treat men with prostate cancer that has spread to other areas of the body and has not responded to other medical/surgical treatment that lowers testosterone levels. Abiraterone belongs to a class of drugs known as anti-androgens (anti-testosterone). Testosterone, a natural hormone, helps prostate cancer to grow and spread. Abiraterone works by blocking the production of testosterone, thereby slowing the growth and spread of prostate...
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