Thursday, October 27, 2016

Ceftriaxon Sandoz




Ceftriaxon Sandoz may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Ceftriaxon Sandoz



Ceftriaxone

Ceftriaxone disodium salt (a derivative of Ceftriaxone) is reported as an ingredient of Ceftriaxon Sandoz in the following countries:


  • Austria

  • Netherlands

  • Switzerland

International Drug Name Search


Minofen




Minofen may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Minofen



Paracetamol

Paracetamol is reported as an ingredient of Minofen in the following countries:


  • Italy

International Drug Name Search


Ritosin




Ritosin may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Ritosin



Roxithromycin

Roxithromycin is reported as an ingredient of Ritosin in the following countries:


  • Turkey

International Drug Name Search


Pulmolan




Pulmolan may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Pulmolan



Ambroxol

Ambroxol is reported as an ingredient of Pulmolan in the following countries:


  • Georgia

International Drug Name Search


Wednesday, October 26, 2016

Prometazina




Prometazina may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Prometazina



Promethazine

Prometazina (DCIT) is known as Promethazine in the US.

International Drug Name Search

Glossary

DCITDenominazione Comune Italiana

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Prametil




Prametil may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Prametil



Leuprorelin

Leuprorelin acetate (a derivative of Leuprorelin) is reported as an ingredient of Prametil in the following countries:


  • Luxembourg

International Drug Name Search


Clorketam




Clorketam may be available in the countries listed below.


In some countries, this medicine may only be approved for veterinary use.

Ingredient matches for Clorketam



Ketamine

Ketamine hydrochloride (a derivative of Ketamine) is reported as an ingredient of Clorketam in the following countries:


  • France

  • Ireland

  • Portugal

International Drug Name Search


Kefvet




Kefvet may be available in the countries listed below.


In some countries, this medicine may only be approved for veterinary use.

Ingredient matches for Kefvet



Cefalexin

Cefalexin monohydrate (a derivative of Cefalexin) is reported as an ingredient of Kefvet in the following countries:


  • Australia

International Drug Name Search


Lipathrec




Lipathrec may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Lipathrec



Glucosamine

Glucosamine is reported as an ingredient of Lipathrec in the following countries:


  • Greece

International Drug Name Search


Tuesday, October 25, 2016

Ketoconazol Bexal




Ketoconazol Bexal may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Ketoconazol Bexal



Ketoconazole

Ketoconazole is reported as an ingredient of Ketoconazol Bexal in the following countries:


  • Spain

International Drug Name Search


Lisinopril Tamarang




Lisinopril Tamarang may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Lisinopril Tamarang



Lisinopril

Lisinopril dihydrate (a derivative of Lisinopril) is reported as an ingredient of Lisinopril Tamarang in the following countries:


  • Spain

International Drug Name Search


Fluvoxamine-maleaat A




Fluvoxamine-maleaat A may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Fluvoxamine-maleaat A



Fluvoxamine

Fluvoxamine maleate (a derivative of Fluvoxamine) is reported as an ingredient of Fluvoxamine-maleaat A in the following countries:


  • Netherlands

International Drug Name Search


Krucef




Krucef may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Krucef



Cefonicid

Cefonicid disodium salt (a derivative of Cefonicid) is reported as an ingredient of Krucef in the following countries:


  • Italy

International Drug Name Search


Monday, October 24, 2016

Canta




Canta may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Canta



Calcium Carbonate

Calcium Carbonate is reported as an ingredient of Canta in the following countries:


  • Bangladesh

International Drug Name Search


Kadol




Kadol may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Kadol



Phenylbutazone

Phenylbutazone is reported as an ingredient of Kadol in the following countries:


  • Italy

International Drug Name Search


Fungram




Fungram may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Fungram



Fluconazole

Fluconazole is reported as an ingredient of Fungram in the following countries:


  • Greece

International Drug Name Search


Pilo




Pilo may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Pilo



Pilocarpine

Pilocarpine is reported as an ingredient of Pilo in the following countries:


  • Tunisia

Pilocarpine hydrochloride (a derivative of Pilocarpine) is reported as an ingredient of Pilo in the following countries:


  • Belgium

  • France

International Drug Name Search


Sunday, October 23, 2016

Litiumkarbonat Oba




Litiumkarbonat Oba may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Litiumkarbonat Oba



Lithium

Lithium carbonate (a derivative of Lithium) is reported as an ingredient of Litiumkarbonat Oba in the following countries:


  • Denmark

International Drug Name Search


Saturday, October 22, 2016

Aci Basic




Aci Basic may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Aci Basic



Magaldrate

Magaldrate is reported as an ingredient of Aci Basic in the following countries:


  • Peru

Simeticone

Simeticone is reported as an ingredient of Aci Basic in the following countries:


  • Peru

International Drug Name Search


Bayslowth




Bayslowth may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Bayslowth



Voglibose

Voglibose is reported as an ingredient of Bayslowth in the following countries:


  • Japan

International Drug Name Search


Prolax




Prolax may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Prolax



Glycerol

Glycerol is reported as an ingredient of Prolax in the following countries:


  • Croatia (Hrvatska)

International Drug Name Search


Tripress




Tripress may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Tripress



Trimipramine

Trimipramine is reported as an ingredient of Tripress in the following countries:


  • New Zealand

International Drug Name Search


Testogel




Testogel may be available in the countries listed below.


UK matches:

  • Testogel
  • Testogel (SPC)

Ingredient matches for Testogel



Testosterone

Testosterone is reported as an ingredient of Testogel in the following countries:


  • Australia

  • Austria

  • Denmark

  • Finland

  • Germany

  • Iceland

  • Ireland

  • Italy

  • Luxembourg

  • Norway

  • Portugal

  • Spain

  • Sweden

  • Switzerland

  • Turkey

  • United Kingdom

International Drug Name Search

Glossary

SPC Summary of Product Characteristics (UK)

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Friday, October 21, 2016

Rhinocort Aqua




In the US, Rhinocort Aqua (budesonide nasal) is a member of the drug class nasal steroids and is used to treat Hay Fever.

US matches:

  • Rhinocort Aqua

  • Rhinocort Aqua Spray

  • Rhinocort Aqua eent

Ingredient matches for Rhinocort Aqua



Budesonide

Budesonide is reported as an ingredient of Rhinocort Aqua in the following countries:


  • Austria

  • Bahamas

  • Bahrain

  • Barbados

  • Belgium

  • Bermuda

  • Canada

  • Chile

  • Colombia

  • Costa Rica

  • Croatia (Hrvatska)

  • Cyprus

  • Czech Republic

  • Dominican Republic

  • Egypt

  • El Salvador

  • Ghana

  • Guatemala

  • Haiti

  • Honduras

  • Iceland

  • Iraq

  • Jamaica

  • Jordan

  • Kenya

  • Kuwait

  • Lebanon

  • Libya

  • Lithuania

  • Luxembourg

  • Malawi

  • Malta

  • Mozambique

  • Netherlands Antilles

  • Nicaragua

  • Nigeria

  • Panama

  • Peru

  • Qatar

  • Romania

  • Saudi Arabia

  • Sri Lanka

  • Sudan

  • Sweden

  • Syria

  • Tanzania

  • Thailand

  • Trinidad & Tobago

  • Uganda

  • United Arab Emirates

  • United States

  • Venezuela

  • Vietnam

  • Yemen

  • Zambia

  • Zimbabwe

International Drug Name Search


Meloxivet




Meloxivet may be available in the countries listed below.


In some countries, this medicine may only be approved for veterinary use.

Ingredient matches for Meloxivet



Meloxicam

Meloxicam is reported as an ingredient of Meloxivet in the following countries:


  • Austria

  • Belgium

  • France

  • Germany

International Drug Name Search


Abacavir




In the US, Abacavir (abacavir systemic) is a member of the drug class nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs) and is used to treat HIV Infection and Nonoccupational Exposure.

US matches:

  • Abacavir

  • Abacavir Solution

  • Abacavir/Lamivudine

  • Abacavir/Lamivudine/Zidovudine

  • Abacavir and lamivudine

  • Abacavir, lamivudine, and zidovudine

  • Abacavir-lamivudine-zidovudine

  • Abacavir Sulfate

  • Abacavir Sulfate/Lamivudine

  • Abacavir Sulfate/Lamivudine/Zidovudine

Scheme

Rec.INN

ATC (Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification)

J05AF06

CAS registry number (Chemical Abstracts Service)

0136470-78-5

Chemical Formula

C14-H18-N6-O

Molecular Weight

286

Therapeutic Category

Antiviral agent, HIV reverse transcriptase inhibitor

Chemical Names

(1S,4R)-4-[2-Amino-6-(cyclopropylamino)-9H-purin-9-yl]-2-cyclopentene-1-methanol (WHO)

(1S,4R)-4-[2-Amino-6-(cyclopropylamino)-9H-purin-9-yl]cyclopent-2-en-1-methanol (IUPAC)

2-Cyclopentene-1-methanol, 4-[2-amino-6-(cyclopropylamino)-9H-purin-9-yl]-

Foreign Names

  • Abacavirum (Latin)
  • Abacavir (German)
  • Abacavir (French)
  • Abacavir (Spanish)

Generic Names

  • Abacavir (OS: BAN, DCF)
  • Abacavir Sulfate (OS: USAN)
  • Abacavir Sulphate (2:1) (OS: BANM)
  • 1592 U 89 sulfate (IS: GlaxoWellcome)
  • Abacavir Sulfate (PH: Ph. Int. 4)

Brand Names

  • Abacavir Elea
    Elea, Argentina


  • Endocare
    Farmacare, Peru


  • Kivexa (Abacavir and Lamivudine)
    Glaxo Group, Austria; GlaxoSmithKline, Slovenia


  • Trizivir
    GlaxoSmithKline, Czech Republic


  • Trizivir (Abacavir and Lamivudine, + Zidovudine)
    Glaxo SmithKline, Spain


  • Ziagen
    Glaxo Wellcome, Tunisia; GlaxoGroup, Netherlands; GlaxoSmithKline, Colombia; GlaxoSmithKline, Croatia (Hrvatska); GlaxoSmithKline, Peru; GlaxoSmithKline, Turkey; GlaxoSmithKline, Taiwan; GlaxoSmithKline, South Africa


  • Abamune
    Biotoscana, Colombia; Cipla, India


  • Epzicom (Abacavir and Lamivudine)
    GlaxoSmithKline, Japan; ViiV Healthcare, United States


  • Filabac
    Filaxis, Argentina


  • Kivexa (Abacavir and Lamivudine)
    Glaxo SmithKline, Spain; GlaxoGroup, Netherlands; GlaxoSmithKline, Australia; GlaxoSmithKline, Belgium; GlaxoSmithKline, Canada; GlaxoSmithKline, Germany; GlaxoSmithKline, Denmark; GlaxoSmithKline, France; GlaxoSmithKline, United Kingdom; GlaxoSmithKline, Greece; GlaxoSmithKline, Croatia (Hrvatska); GlaxoSmithKline, Hungary; GlaxoSmithKline, Ireland; GlaxoSmithKline, Italy; GlaxoSmithKline, Norway; GlaxoSmithKline, New Zealand; GlaxoSmithKline, Portugal; GlaxoSmithKline, Sweden; GlaxoSmithKline, South Africa; ViiV, Switzerland


  • Plusabcir
    Dosa, Argentina


  • Trizivir (Abacavir and Lamivudine, + Zidovudine)
    Glaxo Group, Austria; Glaxo Wellcome, Bulgaria; GlaxoGroup, Netherlands; GlaxoSmithKline, Australia; GlaxoSmithKline, Belgium; GlaxoSmithKline, Canada; GlaxoSmithKline, Colombia; GlaxoSmithKline, Germany; GlaxoSmithKline, Denmark; GlaxoSmithKline, France; GlaxoSmithKline, United Kingdom; GlaxoSmithKline, Ireland; GlaxoSmithKline, Norway; GlaxoSmithKline, Oman; GlaxoSmithKline, Sweden; GlaxoSmithKline, Turkey; GlaxoSmithKline, South Africa; Shire, Canada; ViiV, Switzerland; ViiV Healthcare, United States


  • Zepril
    Richmond, Argentina


  • Ziagen
    Glaxo Group, Austria; Glaxo Group, Luxembourg; Glaxo SmithKline, Spain; Glaxo Wellcome, Slovenia; GlaxoGroup, Netherlands; GlaxoSmithKline, Australia; GlaxoSmithKline, Belgium; GlaxoSmithKline, Canada; GlaxoSmithKline, Chile; GlaxoSmithKline, Czech Republic; GlaxoSmithKline, Germany; GlaxoSmithKline, Denmark; GlaxoSmithKline, Finland; GlaxoSmithKline, France; GlaxoSmithKline, United Kingdom; GlaxoSmithKline, Greece; GlaxoSmithKline, Guyana; GlaxoSmithKline, Hong Kong; GlaxoSmithKline, Ireland; GlaxoSmithKline, Israel; GlaxoSmithKline, Iceland; GlaxoSmithKline, Italy; GlaxoSmithKline, Japan; GlaxoSmithKline, Norway; GlaxoSmithKline, New Zealand; GlaxoSmithKline, Oman; GlaxoSmithKline, Romania; GlaxoSmithKline, Serbia; GlaxoSmithKline, Russian Federation; GlaxoSmithKline, Sweden; GlaxoSmithKline, Singapore; GlaxoSmithKline, Slovakia; GlaxoSmithKline, Venezuela; ViiV, Switzerland; ViiV Healthcare, United States


  • Ziagenavir
    GlaxoSmithKline, Argentina; GlaxoSmithKline, Brazil; GlaxoSmithKline, Mexico; GlaxoSmithKline, Thailand

International Drug Name Search

Glossary

BANBritish Approved Name
BANMBritish Approved Name (Modified)
DCFDénomination Commune Française
IUPACInternational Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry
ISInofficial Synonym
OSOfficial Synonym
PHPharmacopoeia Name
Rec.INNRecommended International Nonproprietary Name (World Health Organization)
USANUnited States Adopted Name
WHOWorld Health Organization

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Fisamox




Fisamox may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Fisamox



Amoxicillin

Amoxicillin sodium salt (a derivative of Amoxicillin) is reported as an ingredient of Fisamox in the following countries:


  • Australia

International Drug Name Search


Apitup




Apitup may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Apitup



Cyproheptadine

Cyproheptadine is reported as an ingredient of Apitup in the following countries:


  • Myanmar

International Drug Name Search


Gastrocrom




In the US, Gastrocrom (cromolyn systemic) is a member of the drug class mast cell stabilizers and is used to treat Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Systemic Mastocytosis.

US matches:

  • Gastrocrom Concentrate

  • Gastrocrom

Ingredient matches for Gastrocrom



Cromoglicic Acid

Cromoglicic Acid disodium salt (a derivative of Cromoglicic Acid) is reported as an ingredient of Gastrocrom in the following countries:


  • United States

International Drug Name Search


Thursday, October 20, 2016

Polysilan UPSA




Polysilan UPSA may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Polysilan UPSA



Dimeticone

Dimeticone is reported as an ingredient of Polysilan UPSA in the following countries:


  • Benin

  • Burkina Faso

  • Cameroon

  • Central African Republic

  • Chad

  • Congo

  • Cote D'ivoire

  • France

  • Gabon

  • Guinea

  • Madagascar

  • Mali

  • Niger

  • Togo

  • Zaire

International Drug Name Search


Bonserin




Bonserin may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Bonserin



Mianserin

Mianserin is reported as an ingredient of Bonserin in the following countries:


  • Israel

International Drug Name Search


Ivemend




Ivemend may be available in the countries listed below.


UK matches:

  • IVEMEND 115 mg powder for solution for infusion
  • IVEMEND 115 mg powder for solution for infusion (SPC)
  • IVEMEND 150 mg powder for solution for infusion (SPC)

Ingredient matches for Ivemend



Fosaprepitant

Fosaprepitant is reported as an ingredient of Ivemend in the following countries:


  • Denmark

  • Slovenia

Fosaprepitant dimeglumine (a derivative of Fosaprepitant) is reported as an ingredient of Ivemend in the following countries:


  • Austria

  • France

  • Germany

  • Greece

  • Norway

  • Switzerland

  • United Kingdom

International Drug Name Search

Glossary

SPC Summary of Product Characteristics (UK)

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Globuce




Globuce may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Globuce



Ciprofloxacin

Ciprofloxacin hydrochloride (a derivative of Ciprofloxacin) is reported as an ingredient of Globuce in the following countries:


  • Spain

International Drug Name Search


Wednesday, October 19, 2016

Gastrium




Gastrium may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Gastrium



Famotidine

Famotidine is reported as an ingredient of Gastrium in the following countries:


  • Chile

Omeprazole

Omeprazole is reported as an ingredient of Gastrium in the following countries:


  • Brazil

International Drug Name Search


Pulmictan




Pulmictan may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Pulmictan



Budesonide

Budesonide is reported as an ingredient of Pulmictan in the following countries:


  • Peru

  • Spain

International Drug Name Search


Timo-Gal




Timo-Gal may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Timo-Gal



Timolol

Timolol maleate (a derivative of Timolol) is reported as an ingredient of Timo-Gal in the following countries:


  • Romania

International Drug Name Search


Relistor




In the US, Relistor (methylnaltrexone systemic) is a member of the drug class peripheral opioid receptor antagonists and is used to treat Constipation - Chronic and Constipation - Drug Induced.

US matches:

  • Relistor

UK matches:

  • Relistor (SPC)

Ingredient matches for Relistor



Methylnaltrexone

Methylnaltrexone Bromide is reported as an ingredient of Relistor in the following countries:


  • Australia

  • Austria

  • Canada

  • Denmark

  • Germany

  • Ireland

  • Netherlands

  • Norway

  • Spain

  • Sweden

  • Switzerland

  • United Kingdom

  • United States

International Drug Name Search

Glossary

SPC Summary of Product Characteristics (UK)

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Tuesday, October 18, 2016

Cabergolina Teva




Cabergolina Teva may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Cabergolina Teva



Cabergoline

Cabergoline is reported as an ingredient of Cabergolina Teva in the following countries:


  • Italy

International Drug Name Search


Algoren




Algoren may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Algoren



Propranolol

Propranolol hydrochloride (a derivative of Propranolol) is reported as an ingredient of Algoren in the following countries:


  • Venezuela

International Drug Name Search


Androvax




Androvax may be available in the countries listed below.


In some countries, this medicine may only be approved for veterinary use.

Ingredient matches for Androvax



Androstenedione

Androstenedione is reported as an ingredient of Androvax in the following countries:


  • New Zealand

International Drug Name Search


Cimetidine Prafa




Cimetidine Prafa may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Cimetidine Prafa



Cimetidine

Cimetidine is reported as an ingredient of Cimetidine Prafa in the following countries:


  • Indonesia

International Drug Name Search


Monday, October 17, 2016

Celerg




Celerg may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Celerg



Cetirizine

Cetirizine is reported as an ingredient of Celerg in the following countries:


  • Romania

International Drug Name Search


Rhinocort Turbuhaler




Rhinocort Turbuhaler may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Rhinocort Turbuhaler



Budesonide

Budesonide is reported as an ingredient of Rhinocort Turbuhaler in the following countries:


  • Iceland

  • Ireland

  • Norway

  • Sweden

  • Switzerland

International Drug Name Search


Interferon Alfa (BALL-1)




Interferon Alfa (BALL-1) may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Interferon Alfa (BALL-1)



Interferon alfa

Interferon Alfa (BALL-1) (JAN) is also known as Interferon alfa (Rec.INN)

International Drug Name Search

Glossary

JANJapanese Accepted Name
Rec.INNRecommended International Nonproprietary Name (World Health Organization)

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Ciprofloxacin in Dextrose




Ingredient matches for Ciprofloxacin in Dextrose



Ciprofloxacin

Ciprofloxacin is reported as an ingredient of Ciprofloxacin in Dextrose in the following countries:


  • United States

International Drug Name Search


Efferalgan Vitamina C




Efferalgan Vitamina C may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Efferalgan Vitamina C



Ascorbic Acid

Ascorbic Acid is reported as an ingredient of Efferalgan Vitamina C in the following countries:


  • Spain

Paracetamol

Paracetamol is reported as an ingredient of Efferalgan Vitamina C in the following countries:


  • Spain

International Drug Name Search


Sunday, October 16, 2016

Fosrenol




In the US, Fosrenol (lanthanum carbonate systemic) is a member of the drug class minerals and electrolytes and is used to treat Hyperphosphatemia of Renal Failure.

US matches:

  • Fosrenol

UK matches:

  • Fosrenol 500mg, 750mg & 1000mg chewable tablets (SPC)

Ingredient matches for Fosrenol



Lanthanum Carbonate

Lanthanum Carbonate is reported as an ingredient of Fosrenol in the following countries:


  • Belgium

  • Canada

  • Greece

  • Indonesia

  • Slovenia

Lanthanum Carbonate hydrate (a derivative of Lanthanum Carbonate) is reported as an ingredient of Fosrenol in the following countries:


  • Australia

  • Austria

  • Bulgaria

  • Czech Republic

  • Denmark

  • Estonia

  • Finland

  • France

  • Germany

  • Hungary

  • Latvia

  • Lithuania

  • Malta

  • Netherlands

  • Norway

  • South Africa

  • Spain

  • Sweden

  • Switzerland

  • United Kingdom

  • United States

International Drug Name Search

Glossary

SPC Summary of Product Characteristics (UK)

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Kaopectate




In some countries, this medicine may only be approved for veterinary use.


In the US, Kaopectate (bismuth subsalicylate systemic) is a member of the drug class antidiarrheals and is used to treat Diarrhea, Diarrhea - Chronic, Helicobacter Pylori Infection, Indigestion and Lymphocytic Colitis.

US matches:

  • Kaopectate

  • Kaopectate Suspension

  • Kaopectate 1-D

  • Kaopectate Caplet

  • Kaopectate Stool Softener

Ingredient matches for Kaopectate



Attapulgite

Attapulgite is reported as an ingredient of Kaopectate in the following countries:


  • Canada

Kaolin

Kaolin is reported as an ingredient of Kaopectate in the following countries:


  • France

  • Ghana

  • Kenya

  • Liberia

  • Peru

  • Sierra Leone

  • Tanzania

  • Uganda

  • Zimbabwe

Pectin

Pectin is reported as an ingredient of Kaopectate in the following countries:


  • France

  • Peru

International Drug Name Search


Prepenon




Prepenon may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Prepenon



Morphine

Morphine hydrochloride (a derivative of Morphine) is reported as an ingredient of Prepenon in the following countries:


  • Japan

International Drug Name Search


Cefrin




Cefrin may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Cefrin



Cefalexin

Cefalexin is reported as an ingredient of Cefrin in the following countries:


  • Bahrain

  • Tunisia

Cefalexin monohydrate (a derivative of Cefalexin) is reported as an ingredient of Cefrin in the following countries:


  • Ecuador

  • Oman

Cefpirome

Cefpirome is reported as an ingredient of Cefrin in the following countries:


  • Indonesia

International Drug Name Search


Benza Pen




In some countries, this medicine may only be approved for veterinary use.

Ingredient matches for Benza Pen



Benzylpenicillin

Benzylpenicillin benzathine and procaine (a derivative of Benzylpenicillin) is reported as an ingredient of Benza Pen in the following countries:


  • United States

International Drug Name Search


Saturday, October 15, 2016

Baytril




In some countries, this medicine may only be approved for veterinary use.

Ingredient matches for Baytril



Enrofloxacin

Enrofloxacin is reported as an ingredient of Baytril in the following countries:


  • Australia

  • Austria

  • Belgium

  • Finland

  • France

  • Germany

  • Ireland

  • Italy

  • Luxembourg

  • Netherlands

  • New Zealand

  • Norway

  • Poland

  • Portugal

  • South Africa

  • Sweden

  • Switzerland

  • United Kingdom

  • United States

Sulfadiazine

Sulfadiazine silver (a derivative of Sulfadiazine) is reported as an ingredient of Baytril in the following countries:


  • Australia

  • United States

International Drug Name Search


Minims Gentamicin




Minims Gentamicin may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Minims Gentamicin



Gentamicin

Gentamicin sulfate (a derivative of Gentamicin) is reported as an ingredient of Minims Gentamicin in the following countries:


  • Ireland

International Drug Name Search


Losartan Labesfal




Losartan Labesfal may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Losartan Labesfal



Losartan

Losartan potassium salt (a derivative of Losartan) is reported as an ingredient of Losartan Labesfal in the following countries:


  • Portugal

International Drug Name Search


Friday, October 14, 2016

Leucovorin-Teva




Leucovorin-Teva may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Leucovorin-Teva



Calcium Folinate

Calcium Folinate is reported as an ingredient of Leucovorin-Teva in the following countries:


  • Czech Republic

  • Hungary

  • Latvia

  • Lithuania

  • Switzerland

  • Turkey

International Drug Name Search


Provinace




Provinace may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Provinace



Perindopril

Perindopril erbumine (a derivative of Perindopril) is reported as an ingredient of Provinace in the following countries:


  • Vietnam

International Drug Name Search


Chlooramfenicol




Chlooramfenicol may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Chlooramfenicol



Chloramphenicol

Chloramphenicol is reported as an ingredient of Chlooramfenicol in the following countries:


  • Netherlands

International Drug Name Search


Thursday, October 13, 2016

Cardules




Cardules may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Cardules



Nifedipine

Nifedipine is reported as an ingredient of Cardules in the following countries:


  • India

International Drug Name Search


Clozol




Clozol may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Clozol



Clotrimazole

Clotrimazole is reported as an ingredient of Clozol in the following countries:


  • Bangladesh

  • Peru

International Drug Name Search


Linalon




Linalon may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Linalon



Hydrocortisone

Hydrocortisone 21-acetate (a derivative of Hydrocortisone) is reported as an ingredient of Linalon in the following countries:


  • Japan

International Drug Name Search


Wednesday, October 12, 2016

Ritaroks




Ritaroks may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Ritaroks



Aluminium Hydroxide

Aluminium Hydroxide is reported as an ingredient of Ritaroks in the following countries:


  • Japan

Magnesium Hydroxide

Magnesium Hydroxide is reported as an ingredient of Ritaroks in the following countries:


  • Japan

International Drug Name Search


Cardiosol




Cardiosol may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Cardiosol



Nifedipine

Nifedipine is reported as an ingredient of Cardiosol in the following countries:


  • Colombia

International Drug Name Search


Mevamyst




Mevamyst may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Mevamyst



Levocarnitine

Levocarnitine is reported as an ingredient of Mevamyst in the following countries:


  • Greece

International Drug Name Search


Kalmaline




Kalmaline may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Kalmaline



Aspirin

Acetylsalicylic Acid is reported as an ingredient of Kalmaline in the following countries:


  • Greece

Caffeine

Caffeine is reported as an ingredient of Kalmaline in the following countries:


  • Greece

International Drug Name Search


Cortivazol




Scheme

Prop.INN

ATC (Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification)

H02AB17

CAS registry number (Chemical Abstracts Service)

0001110-40-3

Chemical Formula

C32-H38-N2-O5

Molecular Weight

530

Therapeutic Category

Adrenal cortex hormone, glucocorticoid

Chemical Name

2'H-Pregna-2,4,6-trieno[3,2-c]pyrazol-20-one, 21-(acetyloxy)-11,17-dihydroxy-6,16-dimethyl-2'-phenyl-, (11ß,16α)-

Foreign Names

  • Cortivazolum (Latin)
  • Cortivazol (German)
  • Cortivazol (French)
  • Cortivazol (Spanish)

Generic Names

  • Cortivazol (OS: USAN, DCF)
  • H 3625 (IS)

Brand Names

  • Altim
    Aventis, Tunisia; Sanofi-Aventis, France

International Drug Name Search

Glossary

DCFDénomination Commune Française
ISInofficial Synonym
OSOfficial Synonym
Prop.INNProposed International Nonproprietary Name (World Health Organization)
USANUnited States Adopted Name

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Cefager




Cefager may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Cefager



Cefaclor

Cefaclor monohydrate (a derivative of Cefaclor) is reported as an ingredient of Cefager in the following countries:


  • Ireland

International Drug Name Search


Takelin




Takelin may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Takelin



Citicoline

Citicoline is reported as an ingredient of Takelin in the following countries:


  • Indonesia

International Drug Name Search


Tuesday, October 11, 2016

Ketotifen Teva




Ketotifen Teva may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Ketotifen Teva



Ketotifen

Ketotifen fumarate (a derivative of Ketotifen) is reported as an ingredient of Ketotifen Teva in the following countries:


  • Belgium

International Drug Name Search


Aldurazyme




In the US, Aldurazyme (laronidase systemic) is a member of the drug class lysosomal enzymes and is used to treat Mucopolysaccharidosis Type I.

US matches:

  • Aldurazyme

UK matches:

  • Aldurazyme 100 U/ml concentrate for solution for infusion
  • Aldurazyme 100 U/ml concentrate for solution for infusion (SPC)

Ingredient matches for Aldurazyme



Laronidase

Laronidase is reported as an ingredient of Aldurazyme in the following countries:


  • Australia

  • Austria

  • Belgium

  • Bulgaria

  • Canada

  • Croatia (Hrvatska)

  • Czech Republic

  • Denmark

  • Finland

  • France

  • Germany

  • Greece

  • Ireland

  • Israel

  • Italy

  • Luxembourg

  • Netherlands

  • Norway

  • Romania

  • Slovakia

  • Slovenia

  • Spain

  • Sweden

  • Switzerland

  • United Kingdom

  • United States

International Drug Name Search

Glossary

SPC Summary of Product Characteristics (UK)

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Aciclovir Mylan




Aciclovir Mylan may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Aciclovir Mylan



Acyclovir

Aciclovir is reported as an ingredient of Aciclovir Mylan in the following countries:


  • Italy

Aciclovir sodium salt (a derivative of Aciclovir) is reported as an ingredient of Aciclovir Mylan in the following countries:


  • France

International Drug Name Search


Captolin




Captolin may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Captolin



Captopril

Captopril is reported as an ingredient of Captolin in the following countries:


  • Taiwan

International Drug Name Search


Etoposido Delta Farma




Etoposido Delta Farma may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Etoposido Delta Farma



Etoposide

Etoposide is reported as an ingredient of Etoposido Delta Farma in the following countries:


  • Argentina

International Drug Name Search


Monday, October 10, 2016

Acetylsalicylzuur Meda




Acetylsalicylzuur Meda may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Acetylsalicylzuur Meda



Aspirin

Acetylsalicylic Acid is reported as an ingredient of Acetylsalicylzuur Meda in the following countries:


  • Netherlands

International Drug Name Search


Predni-Ophtal




Predni-Ophtal may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Predni-Ophtal



Prednisolone

Prednisolone 21-acetate (a derivative of Prednisolone) is reported as an ingredient of Predni-Ophtal in the following countries:


  • Germany

International Drug Name Search


Broomhexine HCl Sandoz




Broomhexine HCl Sandoz may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Broomhexine HCl Sandoz



Bromhexine

Bromhexine hydrochloride (a derivative of Bromhexine) is reported as an ingredient of Broomhexine HCl Sandoz in the following countries:


  • Netherlands

International Drug Name Search


Atenolol comp. Stada




Atenolol comp. Stada may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Atenolol comp. Stada



Atenolol

Atenolol is reported as an ingredient of Atenolol comp. Stada in the following countries:


  • Germany

Chlortalidone

Chlortalidone is reported as an ingredient of Atenolol comp. Stada in the following countries:


  • Germany

International Drug Name Search


Adco-Contromet




Adco-Contromet may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Adco-Contromet



Metoclopramide

Metoclopramide hydrochloride (a derivative of Metoclopramide) is reported as an ingredient of Adco-Contromet in the following countries:


  • South Africa

International Drug Name Search


Sunday, October 9, 2016

Mylotarg




In the US, Mylotarg (gemtuzumab systemic) is a member of the drug class CD33 monoclonal antibodies and is used to treat Acute Myeloid Leukemia.

US matches:

  • Mylotarg

Ingredient matches for Mylotarg



Gemtuzumab

Gemtuzumab ozogamicin (a derivative of Gemtuzumab) is reported as an ingredient of Mylotarg in the following countries:


  • Argentina

  • Colombia

  • Japan

  • Switzerland

  • United States

  • Venezuela

International Drug Name Search


Biortan




Biortan may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Biortan



Losartan

Losartan potassium salt (a derivative of Losartan) is reported as an ingredient of Biortan in the following countries:


  • Venezuela

International Drug Name Search


Saturday, October 8, 2016

Anpillin




Anpillin may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Anpillin



Aminophylline

Aminophylline is reported as an ingredient of Anpillin in the following countries:


  • Taiwan

International Drug Name Search


Hjerdyl




Hjerdyl may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Hjerdyl



Aspirin

Acetylsalicylic Acid is reported as an ingredient of Hjerdyl in the following countries:


  • Denmark

International Drug Name Search


Co-Lisinopril EG




Co-Lisinopril EG may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Co-Lisinopril EG



Hydrochlorothiazide

Hydrochlorothiazide is reported as an ingredient of Co-Lisinopril EG in the following countries:


  • Belgium

  • Luxembourg

Lisinopril

Lisinopril is reported as an ingredient of Co-Lisinopril EG in the following countries:


  • Belgium

  • Luxembourg

International Drug Name Search


Friday, October 7, 2016

Kalium Guajacolosulfonicum




Kalium Guajacolosulfonicum may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Kalium Guajacolosulfonicum



Sulfogaiacol

Sulfogaiacol is reported as an ingredient of Kalium Guajacolosulfonicum in the following countries:


  • Poland

International Drug Name Search


Tantum Activ Gola




Tantum Activ Gola may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Tantum Activ Gola



Flurbiprofen

Flurbiprofen is reported as an ingredient of Tantum Activ Gola in the following countries:


  • Italy

International Drug Name Search


Entizol




Entizol may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Entizol



Metronidazole

Metronidazole is reported as an ingredient of Entizol in the following countries:


  • Czech Republic

International Drug Name Search


Lamotrigine Generics




Lamotrigine Generics may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Lamotrigine Generics



Lamotrigine

Lamotrigine is reported as an ingredient of Lamotrigine Generics in the following countries:


  • Greece

International Drug Name Search


Hibiscohol




Hibiscohol may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Hibiscohol



Chlorhexidine

Chlorhexidine digluconate (a derivative of Chlorhexidine) is reported as an ingredient of Hibiscohol in the following countries:


  • Japan

International Drug Name Search


Cardiomin




Cardiomin may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Cardiomin



Aminophylline

Aminophylline is reported as an ingredient of Cardiomin in the following countries:


  • Chile

International Drug Name Search


Cebesin




Cebesin may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Cebesin



Oxybuprocaine

Oxybuprocaine hydrochloride (a derivative of Oxybuprocaine) is reported as an ingredient of Cebesin in the following countries:


  • Switzerland

International Drug Name Search


Thursday, October 6, 2016

Femiest




Femiest may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Femiest



Estradiol

Estradiol is reported as an ingredient of Femiest in the following countries:


  • Japan

International Drug Name Search


Bicatleon




Bicatleon may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Bicatleon



Bicalutamide

Bicalutamide is reported as an ingredient of Bicatleon in the following countries:


  • Slovakia

International Drug Name Search


Emmenovis




Emmenovis may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Emmenovis



Estradiol

Estradiol 3-benzoate (a derivative of Estradiol) is reported as an ingredient of Emmenovis in the following countries:


  • Ethiopia

Progesterone

Progesterone is reported as an ingredient of Emmenovis in the following countries:


  • Ethiopia

International Drug Name Search


Epinefrine CF




Epinefrine CF may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Epinefrine CF



Epinephrine

Epinephrine bitartrate (a derivative of Epinephrine) is reported as an ingredient of Epinefrine CF in the following countries:


  • Netherlands

International Drug Name Search


Betahistine FLX




Betahistine FLX may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Betahistine FLX



Betahistine

Betahistine dihydrochloride (a derivative of Betahistine) is reported as an ingredient of Betahistine FLX in the following countries:


  • Netherlands

International Drug Name Search


Altinsec




Altinsec may be available in the countries listed below.


In some countries, this medicine may only be approved for veterinary use.

Ingredient matches for Altinsec



Alpha-Cypermethrin

Alpha-Cypermethrin is reported as an ingredient of Altinsec in the following countries:


  • France

International Drug Name Search


Wednesday, October 5, 2016

Fluticort




Fluticort may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Fluticort



Fluticasone

Fluticasone propionate (a derivative of Fluticasone) is reported as an ingredient of Fluticort in the following countries:


  • Argentina

International Drug Name Search


Propranolol Eurogenerics




Propranolol Eurogenerics may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Propranolol Eurogenerics



Propranolol

Propranolol is reported as an ingredient of Propranolol Eurogenerics in the following countries:


  • Luxembourg

International Drug Name Search


K-Mav




K-Mav may be available in the countries listed below.


In some countries, this medicine may only be approved for veterinary use.

Ingredient matches for K-Mav



Phytomenadione

Phytomenadione is reported as an ingredient of K-Mav in the following countries:


  • Australia

International Drug Name Search


Koi Med Anti Pilz




Koi Med Anti Pilz may be available in the countries listed below.


In some countries, this medicine may only be approved for veterinary use.

Ingredient matches for Koi Med Anti Pilz



Proflavine

Proflavine is reported as an ingredient of Koi Med Anti Pilz in the following countries:


  • Switzerland

International Drug Name Search


Timolol L. CH




Timolol L.CH. may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Timolol L.CH.



Timolol

Timolol is reported as an ingredient of Timolol L.CH. in the following countries:


  • Chile

International Drug Name Search


Tuesday, October 4, 2016

Lipo-Merz




Lipo-Merz may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Lipo-Merz



Etofibrate

Etofibrate is reported as an ingredient of Lipo-Merz in the following countries:


  • Bahrain

  • Cyprus

  • Egypt

  • Germany

  • Hong Kong

  • Jordan

  • Kuwait

  • Lebanon

  • Luxembourg

  • Malta

  • Oman

  • Portugal

  • Saudi Arabia

  • Sudan

  • Taiwan

  • United Arab Emirates

  • Yemen

International Drug Name Search


Lordin




Lordin may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Lordin



Omeprazole

Omeprazole sodium salt (a derivative of Omeprazole) is reported as an ingredient of Lordin in the following countries:


  • Greece

International Drug Name Search


Monday, October 3, 2016

Metronidazol Best




Metronidazol Best may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Metronidazol Best



Metronidazole

Metronidazole is reported as an ingredient of Metronidazol Best in the following countries:


  • Colombia

International Drug Name Search


Knoramin L




Knoramin L may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Knoramin L



Nifedipine

Nifedipine is reported as an ingredient of Knoramin L in the following countries:


  • Japan

International Drug Name Search


Xanax Tablets 250 micrograms & 500 micrograms





Xanax Tablets 250 micrograms and 500 micrograms



alprazolam




In this leaflet:



  • 1. What Xanax is and what it is used for

  • 2. Before you take Xanax

  • 3. How to take Xanax

  • 4. Possible side effects

  • 5. Storing Xanax

  • 6. Further information




Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start using this medicine.



It contains important information on the safe and effective use of your medicine. Keep this leaflet, you may need to read it again. If you have further questions, please ask your doctor or your pharmacist.






What Xanax is and what it is used for



  • Xanax is a tranquilliser containing the active ingredient alprazolam. Alprazolam belongs to one of a group of medicines called benzodiazepines. Benzodiazepines affect chemical activity in the brain to promote sleep and to reduce anxiety and worry.

  • Xanax tablets are only used to treat severe anxiety and severe anxiety associated with depression.. Xanax is not recommended for the treatment of depression.

  • Xanax tablets should only be used for short-term treatment of anxiety. The overall duration of treatment should not be more than 12 weeks including a period where the dose is gradually reduced (this is called dose ‘tapering’).




Before you take Xanax




Do not take Xanax if you:



  • are allergic to alprazolam or other similar benzodiazepine medicines, or to any of the other ingredients (see Section 6 ‘Further information’ for more details)

  • suffer from a disease called ‘myasthenia gravis’ where you suffer from very weak and tired muscles

  • have severe chest problems or breathing difficulties (e.g. chronic bronchitis or emphysema)

  • have severe liver problems

  • have ‘sleep apnoea’ - this is a condition where your breathing becomes irregular, even stopping for short periods, while you are asleep

  • are pregnant, think you might be pregnant now, are planning to become pregnant or if you are breast-feeding (see also the sections on ‘Pregnancy’ and ‘Breast-feeding’ for more information).




Take special care with Xanax



Tell your doctor if you have any of these following conditions. If you :



  • have ever felt so depressed that you have thought about taking your own life.

  • have ever suffered any mental illness that requires hospital treatment.

  • are under 18 years old.

  • have problems with your lungs, kidneys or liver.

  • have abused drugs or alcohol in the past or find it difficult to stop taking medicines, drinking or taking drugs. Your doctor may want to give you special help when you need to stop taking these tablets.




Taking other medicines



Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any of the following medicines, as the effect of Xanax may be stronger when taken at the same time:



  • any other medicines to treat anxiety or depression or to help you sleep.

  • some strong pain killers (e.g. morphine or codeine).

  • antipsychotic medicines used to treat mental illnesses like schizophrenia.

  • medicines to treat epilepsy.

  • antihistamines for relief of allergies

  • medicines for treating fungal infections (e.g. ketoconazole).

  • oral contraceptives (‘the pill’) .

  • certain antibiotics (e.g. erythromycin).

  • cimetidine (for treating stomach ulcers).

  • diltiazem (used for angina and high blood pressure).

  • ritonavir or other similar medicines used for treating HIV.

If you are going to have an operation where you will be given a general anaesthetic, tell your doctor or anaesthetist that you are taking Xanax.





Taking Xanax with food and drink



It is important not to drink any alcohol while you are taking Xanax, as alcohol increases the effects of the medicine.





Pregnancy



Xanax may be harmful to the developing baby so you should not take Xanax if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, tell your doctor immediately.





Breast-feeding



Do not breast-feed while taking Xanax, as the drug may pass into breast milk.





Driving and using machinery



Xanax can make you feel sleepy or woozy and make you lose concentration and so it’s very important you do not drive or operate machinery until you know how the tablets affect you.





Important information about some of the ingredients of Xanax



Xanax contains an ingredient known as lactose which is a type of sugar. If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars contact your doctor before taking this medicinal product






How to take Xanax



Your doctor will tell you how many tablets to take and when to take them. This information is also on the label of the carton the tablets come in. If you are not sure, check with your doctor or pharmacist.



Do not take your tablets with an alcoholic drink.




Adults



You will usually start by taking one 250 microgram or one 500 microgram tablet three times a day. This gives a total dose of 750 micrograms to 1500 micrograms each day.



This may be increased gradually up to a total of 3000 micrograms (3mg) a day in divided doses throughout the day.



Where the dose does need to be increased, it is usual to increase the night time dose first, before the daytime doses to make sure you are more alert during the day. If you start to get side effects the doctor may lower your dose.





The elderly



If you are an older patient or you have for example kidney or liver problems and you need a lower dose you will normally start on a dose of 250 micrograms two or three times a day. This dose may be slowly increased if needed and if you don’t get any side effects.





Children



Xanax is not recommended for the treatment of children and teenagers.





If you take more Xanax than you should



It is important that you do not take more tablets than you are told to. If you do accidentally take too many tablets, seek medical attention straight away.





If you forget to take Xanax



If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember unless it is time for your next dose. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose.




Length of treatment




  • Xanax tablets are only used for short-term treatment (not more than 12 weeks). You will not normally be given a prescription for more than 4 weeks and you will be regularly reviewed by your doctor during this time.


Stopping treatment




  • Always see your doctor before you stop taking Xanax tablets as the dose needs to be reduced gradually. If you stop taking the tablets or reduce the dose suddenly you can get ‘rebound’ effects which might cause you to become temporarily more anxious or restless or to have difficulty sleeping. These symptoms will go away as your body re-adjusts. If you are worried, your doctor can tell you more about this.




Possible side effects



Like all medicines Xanax can cause side effects although not everyone gets them, and if you do get them they may differ in intensity for different people.




Reasons for stopping Xanax treatment immediately



  • Very occasionally treatment with Xanax can cause serious behavioural or psychiatric effects - for example agitation, restlessness, aggressiveness, irritability, violent anger, false beliefs, nightmares and hallucinations or other inappropriate behaviour.

  • Sudden wheeziness, difficulty in swallowing or breathing, swelling of eyelids, face or lips, rash or itching (especially affecting the whole body).

  • If you get any of these symptoms see your doctor straight away as treatment will need to be discontinued. Your doctor will then advise how treatment will be stopped.




Reasons for seeing your doctor straight away



Tell your doctor straight away if you get the following symptoms as your dose or treatment might need to be changed:



  • memory loss (amnesia) or

  • yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes (jaundice)




Dependence and withdrawal symptoms



  • It is possible to become dependent on medicines like Xanax while you are taking them which increases the likelihood of getting withdrawal symptoms when you stop treatment.

  • Withdrawal symptoms are more common if you:

    • stop treatment suddenly

    • have been taking high doses

    • have been taking for long time

    • have a history of alcohol or drug abuse


This can cause effects such as headaches, muscle pain, extreme anxiety, tension, restlessness, confusion, mood changes, difficulty sleeping and irritability. In severe cases of withdrawal you can also get the following symptoms: nausea (feeling sick), vomiting, sweating, stomach cramps, muscle cramps, a feeling of unreality or detachment, being unusually sensitive to sound, light or physical contact, numbness and tingling of the feet and hands, hallucinations (seeing or hearing things which are not there while you are awake), tremor or epileptic fits.





Other side effects that may occur are:



Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you experience any of these side effects.



  • Loss of alertness or concentration

  • Tiredness

  • Insomnia (inability to sleep or disturbed sleep)

  • Sleepiness and unsteadiness (similar to feeling drunk) especially during the day

  • Light-headedness

  • Nervousness or feeling anxious

  • Confusion

  • Double or blurred vision

  • Increased pressure in the eyes, which can also affect your vision

  • Shakiness or trembling

  • Slurred speech

  • Stomach upsets

  • Loss of appetite or change in your weight

  • Muscle spasms or muscle weakness

  • Jerky, uncoordinated movements

  • Headaches

  • Difficulty urinating or bladder control problems


  • Dizziness

  • Skin reactions

  • Problems with liver function (this shows up in blood tests)

  • In women, irregular periods or production of too much prolactin (the hormone that stimulates milk production)

  • Changes in your sex drive (men and women)



If you experience any of the above side effects or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.





Storing Xanax



Xanax tablets should not be used after the expiry date printed on the carton and blister strip. Do not store your tablets above 25°C and keep your blister strips securely in the outer carton. As with all medicines, keep the tablets out of the sight and reach of children.





Further information




What Xanax looks like and contents of the pack



Xanax 250 microgram tablets are white oval tablets scored on one side and marked ‘Upjohn 29’ on the other. Xanax 500 microgram tablets are pink oval tablets scored on one side and marked ‘Upjohn 55’ on the other. They are available in blister packs of 60 tablets.





What Xanax contains



The active ingredient is alprazolam. In addition to the active ingredient, the tablets also contain lactose monohydrate, microcrystalline cellulose, colloidal anhydrous silica, maize starch, magnesium stearate, docusate sodium and sodium benzoate. The 500 microgram tablets also contain the colour erythrosine sodium aluminium lake.





Marketing Authorisation Holder:




Pharmacia Limited

Ramsgate Road

Sandwich

Kent

CT13 9NJ

United Kingdom





Manufacturer:




Pharmacia Italia S.p.A.

Via del Commercio

63046, Località Marino del Tronto

Ascoli Pisceno (AP)

Italy





Company contact address:



For further information on your medicine contact Medical Information at the following address:




Pfizer Limited

Walton Oaks

Dorking Road

Tadworth

Surrey

KT20 7NS

Telephone:01304 616161





Leaflet last updated: June 2008.



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