Tiocolchicoside Winthrop may be available in the countries listed below.
Thiocolchicoside is reported as an ingredient of Tiocolchicoside Winthrop in the following countries:
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Clafeden may be available in the countries listed below.
Probucol is reported as an ingredient of Clafeden in the following countries:
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Codeinã Fosfat may be available in the countries listed below.
Codeine phosphate hemihydrate (a derivative of Codeine) is reported as an ingredient of Codeinã Fosfat in the following countries:
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Generic Name: dextromethorphan and guaifenesin (DEX troe me THOR fan and gwye FEN e sin)
Brand Names: Allfen DM, Altarussin DM, Aquatab DM, Benylin Expectorant, Drituss DM, Extuss LA, Fenesin DM IR, Glycotuss-DM, Guaifen DM, Mucinex Children's Cough, Mucinex DM, MucusRelief DM, Naldecon DX Liquigel, Relacon LAX, Respa-DM, Robitussin Cough & Congestion, Tussi-Bid, Tussi-Organidin DM NR, Vicks 44E
Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant. It affects the signals in the brain that trigger cough reflex.
Guaifenesin is an expectorant. It helps loosen congestion in your chest and throat, making it easier to cough out through your mouth.
The combination of dextromethorphan and guaifenesin is used to treat cough and chest congestion caused by the common cold, infections, or allergies.
Dextromethorphan and guaifenesin may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Ask a doctor or pharmacist if it is safe for you to take this medication if you have emphysema or chronic bronchitis.
Artificially-sweetened liquid forms of cold medicine may contain phenylalanine. This would be important to know if you have phenylketonuria (PKU). Check the ingredients and warnings on the medication label if you are concerned about phenylalanine.
Use this medication exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use it in larger amounts or for longer than recommended. Cold medicine is usually taken only for a short time until your symptoms clear up.
Measure the liquid form of this medicine with a special dose-measuring spoon or cup, not a regular table spoon. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist for one.
Dextromethorphan and guaifenesin granules should be sprinkled directly onto the tongue and swallowed right away.
If you need to have any type of surgery, tell the surgeon ahead of time if you have taken a cold medicine within the past few days.
Since cough or cold medicine is usually taken only as needed, you may not be on a dosing schedule. If you are taking the medication regularly, take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the medicine at your next regularly scheduled time. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
Overdose symptoms may include feeling restless or nervous.
Avoid taking diet pills, caffeine pills, or other stimulants (such as ADHD medications) without your doctor's advice. Taking a stimulant together with cough or cold medicine can increase your risk of unpleasant side effects.
severe dizziness, anxiety, restless feeling, or nervousness;
confusion, hallucinations; or
slow, shallow breathing.
Less serious side effects may include:
dizziness;
headache;
skin rash or itching; or
nausea, vomiting, or stomach upset.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you are using any of the following drugs:
celecoxib (Celebrex);
cinacalcet (Sensipar);
darifenacin (Enablex);
imatinib (Gleevec);
quinidine (Quinaglute, Quinidex);
ranolazine (Ranexa);
ritonavir (Norvir);
sibutramine (Meridia);
terbinafine (Lamisil);
medicines to treat high blood pressure; or
an antidepressant such as amitriptyline (Elavil, Etrafon), bupropion (Wellbutrin, Zyban), fluoxetine (Prozac, Sarafem), fluvoxamine (Luvox), imipramine (Janimine, Tofranil), paroxetine (Paxil), sertraline (Zoloft), and others.
This list is not complete and there may be other drugs that can interact with dextromethorphan and guaifenesin. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor.
See also: Drituss DM side effects (in more detail)
Clindamycin Actavis may be available in the countries listed below.
Clindamycin hydrochloride (a derivative of Clindamycin) is reported as an ingredient of Clindamycin Actavis in the following countries:
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Generic Name: dipyridamole (dye pir ID a mole)
Brand names: Persantine, Persantine IV
Dipyridamole keeps the platelets in your blood from coagulating (clotting) to prevent blood clots from forming on or around an artificial heart valve.
Dipyridamole is used to prevent blood clots after heart valve replacement surgery.
Dipyridamole may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Before taking dipyridamole, tell your doctor if you have liver disease, low blood pressure, coronary artery disease, angina (chest pain), or if you have recently had a heart attack.
Dipyridamole is often taken together with other medications to prevent blood clots. To best treat your condition, use all of your medications as directed by your doctor. Be sure to read the medication guide or patient instructions provided with each of your medications. Do not change your doses or medication schedule without advice from your doctor.
To be sure this medication is not causing harmful effects, your doctor may need to check your progress on a regular basis. Do not miss any scheduled visits to your doctor.
There may be other drugs that can affect dipyridamole. During your treatment with dipyridamole, you may also be taking another blood thinner such as warfarin (Coumadin). There are many drugs that can interact with blood thinners.
Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor.
If you have any of these other conditions, you may not be able to use dipyridamole, or you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely take this medication:
liver disease;
low blood pressure;
severe coronary artery disease (also called atherosclerosis);
uncontrolled chest pain (angina); or
if you have recently had a heart attack.
Take this medication exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not take the medication in larger amounts, or take it for longer than recommended by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label.
Dipyridamole is often taken together with other medications to prevent blood clots. To best treat your condition, use all of your medications as directed by your doctor. Be sure to read the medication guide or patient instructions provided with each of your medications. Do not change your doses or medication schedule without advice from your doctor.
To be sure this medication is not causing harmful effects, your doctor may need to check your progress on a regular basis. Do not miss any scheduled visits to your doctor.
See also: Dipyridamole dosage (in more detail)
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the medicine at your next regularly scheduled time. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
Overdose symptoms may include sweating, warmth or tingly feeling under your skin, dizziness, weakness, restlessness, fast heart rate, feeling light-headed, or fainting.
Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
nosebleed or other bleeding that will not stop;
black, bloody, or tarry stools; or
coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds.
Less serious side effects may include:
dizziness;
upset stomach, diarrhea, vomiting;
warmth, redness, or tingly feeling under your skin;
muscle or joint pain;
headache; or
mild skin rash or itching.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Usual Adult Dose for Prosthetic Heart Valves:
Thromboembolic prophylaxis: 75 to 100 mg orally 3 to 4 times a day. Given as an adjunct to warfarin. Aspirin 80 to 100 mg may be given instead of dipyridamole.
Usual Adult Dose for Radionuclide Myocardial Perfusion Study:
0.57 mg/kg (up to 60 mg) IV over 4 minutes.
There may be other drugs that can affect dipyridamole. During your treatment with dipyridamole, you may also be taking another blood thinner such as warfarin (Coumadin). There are many drugs that can interact with blood thinners.
Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor.
See also: dipyridamole side effects (in more detail)
Naorise may be available in the countries listed below.
Clotiazepam is reported as an ingredient of Naorise in the following countries:
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Eureka Gold may be available in the countries listed below.
In some countries, this medicine may only be approved for veterinary use.
Dimpylate is reported as an ingredient of Eureka Gold in the following countries:
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Ceftriaxone Labesfal may be available in the countries listed below.
Ceftriaxone is reported as an ingredient of Ceftriaxone Labesfal in the following countries:
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