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Rosuvastatin Calcium




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Rosuvastatin

Rosuvastatin Calcium (BANM, USAN) is known as Rosuvastatin in the US.

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Eplerenone


Pronunciation: eh-PLER-en-one
Generic Name: Eplerenone
Brand Name: Inspra


Eplerenone is used for:

Treating high blood pressure and/or improving survival rates in patients who have left ventricular systolic dysfunction and congestive heart failure following a heart attack. It is sometimes used with other medicines. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.


Eplerenone is a mineralocorticoid receptor blocker. It works by blocking aldosterone. This widens blood vessels and reduces fluid and sodium retention, lowering blood pressure to help prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems.


Do NOT use Eplerenone if:


  • you are allergic to any ingredient in Eplerenone

  • you are taking Eplerenone to treat high blood pressure and you have protein in your urine because of diabetes

  • you have severe kidney problems, high blood potassium levels, or type 2 diabetes with protein in your urine

  • you are taking clarithromycin, imidazoles (eg, itraconazole, ketoconazole), nefazodone, nelfinavir, ritonavir, or troleandomycin

  • you are taking Eplerenone to treat high blood pressure and you are taking potassium supplements or medicines that can increase potassium (eg, amiloride, spironolactone, triamterene)

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.



Before using Eplerenone:


Some medical conditions may interact with Eplerenone. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:


  • if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding

  • if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement

  • if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances

  • if you are not taking Eplerenone to treat high blood pressure and have protein in your urine because of diabetes

  • if you have kidney disease

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Eplerenone. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:


Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) (eg, ibuprofen, naproxen) because the effects of Eplerenone when used to treat high blood pressure may be decreased


Imidazoles (eg, ketoconazole, itraconazole), ketolide or macrolide antibiotics (eg, clarithromycin, troleandomycin), nefazodone, protease inhibitors (eg, ritonavir , nelfinavir), or verapamil because the side effects of Eplerenone may be increased


Amiloride, angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors (eg, enalapril), angiotensin-receptor blockers (eg, valsartan), potassium supplements, spironolactone, or triamterene because the risk of abnormal heartbeat due to high blood potassium levels may be increased


Lithium because it may increase lithium blood levels


This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Eplerenone may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.


How to use Eplerenone:


Use Eplerenone as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.


  • Take Eplerenone with or without food.

  • Take Eplerenone regularly to receive the most benefit from it. Taking Eplerenone at the same time each day will help you remember to take it.

  • If you miss a dose of Eplerenone, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Eplerenone.



Important safety information:


  • Eplerenone may cause dizziness. Do not drive, operate machinery, or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how you react to Eplerenone. Using Eplerenone alone, with certain other medicines, or with alcohol may lessen your ability to drive or to perform other potentially dangerous tasks.

  • It may take up to 4 weeks to see the full benefit of Eplerenone on your blood pressure. Do not stop taking Eplerenone without checking with your doctor.

  • Do not exceed the recommended dose of Eplerenone. Doing so will not improve your condition faster and may lead to side effects.

  • Do not use a salt substitute or a potassium supplement without checking with your doctor.

  • Patients being treated for high blood pressure often feel tired or rundown for a few weeks after beginning therapy. Continue taking your medication even though you may not feel quite "normal." Contact your doctor or pharmacist about any new symptoms.

  • Additional monitoring of your dose or condition may be needed if you are taking St. John's wort.

  • LAB TESTS, such as blood potassium levels, blood pressure measurements, and kidney function, may be performed to monitor your progress or to check for side effects. Be sure to keep all doctor and lab appointments.

  • Use Eplerenone with caution in the ELDERLY because they may be more sensitive to its effects.

  • Eplerenone is not recommended for use in CHILDREN. Safety and effectiveness have not been confirmed.

  • PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Eplerenone during pregnancy. It is unknown if Eplerenone is excreted in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while taking Eplerenone, check with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.


Possible side effects of Eplerenone:


All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:



Cough; diarrhea; dizziness; flu-like symptoms (fever, chills, muscle ache, tiredness); headache; stomach pain.



Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); abnormal vaginal discharge; chest pain; enlarged or swollen breasts; irregular heartbeat; severe muscle weakness.



This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.


See also: Eplerenone side effects (in more detail)


If OVERDOSE is suspected:


Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center, or emergency room immediately. Symptoms may include irregular heartbeat; severe dizziness; severe muscle weakness.


Proper storage of Eplerenone:

Store Eplerenone at 77 degrees F (25 degrees C). Brief storage at temperatures between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) is permitted. Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Eplerenone out of the reach of children and away from pets.


General information:


  • If you have any questions about Eplerenone, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.

  • Eplerenone is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.

  • If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.

  • Check with your pharmacist about how to dispose of unused medicine.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Eplerenone. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.



Issue Date: February 1, 2012

Database Edition 12.1.1.002

Copyright © 2012 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc.

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Ranidin




Ranidin may be available in the countries listed below.


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Ranitidine

Ranitidine is reported as an ingredient of Ranidin in the following countries:


  • Bangladesh

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


  • Spain

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Vinate Care


Generic Name: prenatal multivitamins (PRE nay tal VYE ta mins)

Brand Names: Advance Care Plus, Bright Beginnings, Cavan Folate, Cavan One, Cavan-Heme OB, Cenogen Ultra, CitraNatal Rx, Co Natal FA, Complete Natal DHA, Complete-RF, CompleteNate, Concept OB, Docosavit, Dualvit OB, Duet, Edge OB, Elite OB 400, Femecal OB, Folbecal, Folcaps Care One, Folivan-OB, Foltabs, Gesticare, Icar Prenatal, Icare Prenatal Rx, Inatal Advance, Infanate DHA, Kolnatal DHA, Lactocal-F, Marnatal-F, Maternity, Maxinate, Mission Prenatal, Multi-Nate 30, Multinatal Plus, Nata 29 Prenatal, Natachew, Natafort, Natelle, Neevo, Nestabs, Nexa Select with DHA, Novanatal, NovaStart, O-Cal Prenatal, OB Complete, OB Natal One, Ob-20, Obtrex DHA, OptiNate, Paire OB Plus DHA, PNV Select, PNV-Total, PR Natal 400, Pre-H-Cal, Precare, PreferaOB, Premesis Rx, PrenaCare, PrenaFirst, PrenaPlus, Prenatabs OBN, Prenatabs Rx, Prenatal 1 Plus 1, Prenatal Elite, Prenatal Multivitamins, Prenatal Plus, Prenatal S, Prenatal-U, Prenate Advanced Formula, Prenate DHA, Prenate Elite, Prenavite FC, PreNexa, PreQue 10, Previte Rx, PrimaCare, Pruet DHA, RE OB Plus DHA, Renate, RightStep, Rovin-NV, Se-Care, Se-Natal One, Se-Plete DHA, Se-Tan DHA, Select-OB, Seton ET, Strongstart, Stuart Prenatal with Beta Carotene, Tandem OB, Taron-BC, Tri Rx, TriAdvance, TriCare, Trimesis Rx, Trinate, Triveen-PRx RNF, UltimateCare Advance, Ultra-Natal, Vemavite PRX 2, VeNatal FA, Verotin-BY, Verotin-GR, Vinacal OR, Vinatal Forte, Vinate Advanced (New Formula), Vinate AZ, Vinate Care, Vinate Good Start, Vinate II (New Formula), Vinate III, Vinate One, Vitafol-OB, VitaNatal OB plus DHA, Vitaphil, Vitaphil Aide, Vitaphil Plus DHA, Vitaspire, Viva DHA, Vol-Nate, Vol-Plus, Vol-Tab Rx, Vynatal F.A., Zatean-CH, Zatean-PN


What are Vinate Care (prenatal multivitamins)?

There are many brands and forms of prenatal vitamin available and not all brands are listed on this leaflet.


Prenatal vitamins are a combination of many different vitamins that are normally found in foods and other natural sources.


Prenatal vitamins are used to provide the additional vitamins needed during pregnancy. Minerals may also be contained in prenatal multivitamins.


Prenatal vitamins may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.


What is the most important information I should know about prenatal vitamins?


There are many brands and forms of prenatal vitamin available and not all brands are listed on this leaflet.


Never take more than the recommended dose of a multivitamin. Avoid taking any other multivitamin product within 2 hours before or after you take your prenatal vitamins. Taking similar vitamin products together at the same time can result in a vitamin overdose or serious side effects.

Many multivitamin products also contain minerals such as calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, and zinc. Minerals (especially taken in large doses) can cause side effects such as tooth staining, increased urination, stomach bleeding, uneven heart rate, confusion, and muscle weakness or limp feeling. Read the label of any multivitamin product you take to make sure you are aware of what it contains.


Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine. An overdose of vitamins A, D, E, or K can cause serious or life-threatening side effects and can also harm your unborn baby. Certain minerals contained in a prenatal multivitamin may also cause serious overdose symptoms or harm to the baby if you take too much.

Overdose symptoms may include stomach pain, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, loss of appetite, hair loss, peeling skin, tingly feeling in or around your mouth, changes in menstrual periods, weight loss, severe headache, muscle or joint pain, severe back pain, blood in your urine, pale skin, and easy bruising or bleeding.


Do not take this medication with milk, other dairy products, calcium supplements, or antacids that contain calcium. Calcium may make it harder for your body to absorb certain ingredients of the multivitamin.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking prenatal vitamins?


Many vitamins can cause serious or life-threatening side effects if taken in large doses. Do not take more of this medication than directed on the label or prescribed by your doctor.

Before taking prenatal vitamins, tell your doctor about all of your medical conditions.


You may need to continue taking prenatal vitamins if you breast-feed your baby. Ask your doctor about taking this medication while breast-feeding.

How should I take prenatal vitamins?


Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.


Never take more than the recommended dose of prenatal vitamins.

Many multivitamin products also contain minerals such as calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, and zinc. Minerals (especially taken in large doses) can cause side effects such as tooth staining, increased urination, stomach bleeding, uneven heart rate, confusion, and muscle weakness or limp feeling. Read the label of any multivitamin product you take to make sure you are aware of what it contains.


Take your prenatal vitamin with a full glass of water.

Swallow the regular tablet or capsule whole. Do not break, chew, crush, or open it.


The chewable tablet must be chewed or allowed to dissolve in your mouth before swallowing. You may also allow the chewable tablet to dissolve in drinking water, fruit juice, or infant formula (but not milk or other dairy products). Drink this mixture right away.


Use prenatal vitamins regularly to get the most benefit. Get your prescription refilled before you run out of medicine completely.


Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Keep prenatal vitamins in their original container. Storing vitamins in a glass container can ruin the medication.

What happens if I miss a dose?


Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.


What happens if I overdose?


Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine. An overdose of vitamins A, D, E, or K can cause serious or life-threatening side effects and can also harm your unborn baby. Certain minerals contained in a prenatal multivitamin may also cause serious overdose symptoms or harm to the baby if you take too much.

Overdose symptoms may include stomach pain, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, loss of appetite, hair loss, peeling skin, tingly feeling in or around your mouth, changes in menstrual periods, weight loss, severe headache, muscle or joint pain, severe back pain, blood in your urine, pale skin, and easy bruising or bleeding.


What should I avoid while taking prenatal vitamins?


Avoid taking any other multivitamin product within 2 hours before or after you take your prenatal vitamins. Taking similar vitamin products together at the same time can result in a vitamin overdose or serious side effects.

Avoid the regular use of salt substitutes in your diet if your multivitamin contains potassium. If you are on a low-salt diet, ask your doctor before taking a vitamin or mineral supplement.


Do not take this medication with milk, other dairy products, calcium supplements, or antacids that contain calcium. Calcium may make it harder for your body to absorb certain ingredients of the prenatal vitamin.

Prenatal vitamins side effects


Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

When taken as directed, prenatal vitamins are not expected to cause serious side effects. Less serious side effects may include:



  • upset stomach;




  • headache; or




  • unusual or unpleasant taste in your mouth.



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.


What other drugs will affect prenatal vitamins?


Vitamin and mineral supplements can interact with certain medications, or affect how medications work in your body. Before taking a prenatal vitamin, tell your doctor if you also use:



  • diuretics (water pills);




  • heart or blood pressure medications;




  • tretinoin (Vesanoid);




  • isotretinoin (Accutane, Amnesteen, Clavaris, Sotret);




  • trimethoprim and sulfamethoxazole (Cotrim, Bactrim, Gantanol, Gantrisin, Septra, TMP/SMX); or




  • an NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug) such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn, Naprelan, Treximet), celecoxib (Celebrex), diclofenac (Cataflam, Voltaren), indomethacin (Indocin), meloxicam (Mobic), and others.



This list is not complete and other drugs may interact with prenatal vitamins. Tell your doctor about all medications you use. This includes prescription, over-the-counter, vitamin, and herbal products. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor.



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Where can I get more information?


  • Your pharmacist can provide more information about prenatal vitamins.


Betasept Liquid


Pronunciation: klor-HEX-ih-deen
Generic Name: Chlorhexidine
Brand Name: Examples include Betasept and Hibiclens


Betasept Liquid is used for:

Cleansing skin and wound areas. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.


Betasept Liquid is a topical antimicrobial. It works by reacting with the microbial cell surface, destroying the cell membrane, and killing the cell.


Do NOT use Betasept Liquid if:


  • you are allergic to any ingredient in Betasept Liquid

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.



Before using Betasept Liquid:


Tell your health care provider if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:


  • if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding

  • if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement

  • if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Betasept Liquid. However, no specific interactions with Betasept Liquid are known at this time.


Ask your health care provider if Betasept Liquid may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.


How to use Betasept Liquid:


Use Betasept Liquid as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.


  • To cleanse the skin, thoroughly rinse the area to be cleansed with water. Apply the minimum amount necessary to cover the skin or wound area and wash gently. Rinse thoroughly.

  • If you miss a dose of Betasept Liquid, use it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not use 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Betasept Liquid.



Important safety information:


  • Betasept Liquid is for external use only. Avoid contact with eyes, ears, and mouth. If Betasept Liquid contacts any of these areas, rinse out promptly and thoroughly with water.

  • Betasept Liquid may stain clothing.

  • PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Betasept Liquid while you are pregnant. It is not known if Betasept Liquid is found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use Betasept Liquid, check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.


Possible side effects of Betasept Liquid:


All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:



Skin irritation, itching, or redness.



Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue).



This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.


See also: Betasept side effects (in more detail)


If OVERDOSE is suspected:


Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center, or emergency room immediately. Betasept Liquid may be harmful if swallowed.


Proper storage of Betasept Liquid:

Store Betasept Liquid at room temperature, between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C). Avoid excessive heat above 104 degrees F (40 degrees C), and light. Keep Betasept Liquid out of the reach of children and away from pets.


General information:


  • If you have any questions about Betasept Liquid, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.

  • Betasept Liquid is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.

  • If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.

  • Check with your pharmacist about how to dispose of unused medicine.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Betasept Liquid. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.



Issue Date: February 1, 2012

Database Edition 12.1.1.002

Copyright © 2012 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc.

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Cortomycin


Generic Name: hydrocortisone, neomycin, and polymyxin B otic (HYE droe KOR ti sone, NEE oh MYE sin, POL ee MIX in B)

Brand Names: Cort-Biotic, Cortatrigen, Cortatrigen Modified, Cortisporin Otic, Cortomycin, Oti-Sone, Pediotic


What is Cortomycin (hydrocortisone, neomycin, and polymyxin B otic)?

Hydrocortisone is a steroid. It reduces the actions of chemicals in the body that cause inflammation, redness, and swelling.


Neomycin and polymyxin B are antibiotics that fight bacteria.


The combination of hydrocortisone, neomycin, and polymyxin B otic (for the ears) is used to treat ear infections caused by bacteria.


This medication will not treat a viral infection such as herpes or shingles.


Hydrocortisone, neomycin, and polymyxin B otic may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.


What is the most important information I should know about Cortomycin (hydrocortisone, neomycin, and polymyxin B otic)?


You should not use this medication if you are allergic to hydrocortisone, neomycin, or polymyxin B, or if you have a ruptured ear drum, or an ear infection caused by chickenpox, or herpes infection (simplex or zoster).

Before using this medication, tell your doctor if you have herpes (simplex or zoster), chickenpox or small pox, any ear infection that causes blistering, asthma or sulfite allergy, or if you are allergic to an antibiotic similar to neomycin, such as amikacin (Amikin), gentamicin (Garamycin), kanamycin (Kantrex), netilmicin (Netromycin), paromomycin (Humatin, Paromycin), streptomycin, or tobramycin (Nebcin, Tobi).


Use this medication for the full prescribed length of time. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cleared. Talk with your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 1 week of using this medication.


Do not use this medication for longer than 10 days in a row unless your doctor tells you to. Long-term use of neomycin may cause damage to your hearing. Stop using this medication and call your doctor at once if you have skin rash, redness, swelling, itching, dryness, scaling, severe burning or stinging, or other irritation in or around the ear. Other serious side effects include new signs of infection, hearing loss, or urinating less than usual or not at all.

What should I discuss with my health care provider before using Cortomycin (hydrocortisone, neomycin, and polymyxin B otic)?


You should not use this medication if you are allergic to hydrocortisone, neomycin, or polymyxin B, or if you have:

  • a ruptured ear drum; or




  • an ear infection caused by chickenpox, or herpes infection (simplex or zoster).



If you have any of these other conditions, you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely use this medication:



  • herpes (simplex or zoster);




  • chickenpox or small pox;




  • any ear infection that causes blistering;




  • asthma or sulfite allergy; or




  • if you are allergic to an antibiotic similar to neomycin, such as amikacin (Amikin), gentamicin (Garamycin), kanamycin (Kantrex), netilmicin (Netromycin), paromomycin (Humatin, Paromycin), streptomycin, or tobramycin (Nebcin, Tobi).




FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether hydrocortisone, neomycin, and polymyxin B otic ear drops are harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment. Hydrocortisone and colistin can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. Do not use this medication in a child younger than 2 years old.

How should I use Cortomycin (hydrocortisone, neomycin, and polymyxin B otic)?


Use this medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use it in larger amounts or for longer than recommended. Follow the directions on your prescription label.


Before using this medication, clean and dry your ear canal with sterile cotton.


Shake the ear drops well just before you measure a dose.

This medication is usually given as 4 to 5 drops into the affected ear every 6 to 8 hours. Children may need to use fewer drops. Follow your doctor's instructions about how much medication you should use and how often.


Do not use this medication for longer than 10 days in a row unless your doctor tells you to. Long-term use of neomycin may cause damage to your hearing.

To use the ear drops, first remove the cap from the dropper bottle. Lie down or tilt your head with your ear facing upward. Pull back on your ear gently to open up the ear canal. If giving this medicine to a child, pull down on the earlobe to open the ear canal. Hold the dropper upside down over the ear canal and drop the correct number of drops into the ear.


Do not place the dropper tip into your ear or allow the tip to touch any surface. It may become contaminated.


After using the ear drops, stay lying down or with your head tilted for at least 5 minutes.


As an alternative to dropping the medicine into your ear, you may insert a small piece of cotton into the ear canal and then drop the medicine directly onto the cotton to soak it. Leave the cotton in the ear and keep it moist by adding more of the medication every 4 to 8 hours. Replace the cotton at least every 24 hours. Follow your doctor's instructions about the use of cotton with this medication.


Wipe the ear dropper tip with a clean tissue. Do not wash the tip with water or soap.


Use this medication for the full prescribed length of time. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cleared. Talk with your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 1 week of using this medication.


Store this medication at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

What happens if I miss a dose?


Use the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to use the medicine and skip the missed dose. Do not use extra medicine to make up the missed dose.


What happens if I overdose?


Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine.

Overdose symptoms may include hearing problems, or urinating less than usual.


What should I avoid while using Cortomycin (hydrocortisone, neomycin, and polymyxin B otic)?


Avoid getting this medication in your eyes. If this does happen, rinse with water.

Cortomycin (hydrocortisone, neomycin, and polymyxin B otic) side effects


Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Stop using this medication and call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:

  • skin rash, redness, swelling, itching, dryness, scaling, or other irritation in or around the ear;




  • severe burning, stinging, or other irritation when using the medication;




  • new signs of infection;




  • hearing loss; or




  • urinating less than usual or not at all.



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.


What other drugs will affect Cortomycin (hydrocortisone, neomycin, and polymyxin B otic)?


It is not likely that other drugs you take orally or inject will have an effect on hydrocortisone, neomycin, and polymyxin B used in the ears. But many drugs can interact with each other. Tell your doctor about all your prescription and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor.



More Cortomycin resources


  • Cortomycin Side Effects (in more detail)
  • Cortomycin Use in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
  • Cortomycin Drug Interactions
  • Cortomycin Support Group
  • 0 Reviews for Cortomycin - Add your own review/rating


  • Cortomycin Prescribing Information (FDA)

  • Cortomycin Advanced Consumer (Micromedex) - Includes Dosage Information

  • Cortomycin Solution MedFacts Consumer Leaflet (Wolters Kluwer)

  • Pediotic Prescribing Information (FDA)



Compare Cortomycin with other medications


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  • Otitis Media


Where can I get more information?


  • Your pharmacist can provide more information about hydrocortisone, neomycin, and polymyxin B otic.

See also: Cortomycin side effects (in more detail)


Wednesday, September 28, 2016

Chlorpromazine




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


In the US, Chlorpromazine (chlorpromazine systemic) is a member of the following drug classes: phenothiazine antiemetics, phenothiazine antipsychotics and is used to treat Hiccups, Light Sedation, Mania, Nausea/Vomiting, Porphyria, Psychosis and Tetanus.

US matches:

  • Chlorpromazine

  • Chlorpromazine Concentrate

  • Chlorpromazine Suppositories

  • Chlorpromazine Syrup

  • Chlorpromazine Tablets

  • Chlorpromazine Hydrochloride

UK matches:

  • Chlorpromazine Hydrochloride 100mg/5ml Oral Syrup
  • Chlorpromazine Hydrochloride 25mg/5ml Oral Syrup
  • Chlorpromazine 100mg Tablets (SPC)
  • Chlorpromazine 50mg Tablets (SPC)
  • Chlorpromazine Hydrochloride 100mg/5ml Oral Syrup (SPC)
  • Chlorpromazine Hydrochloride 25mg/5ml Oral Syrup (SPC)

Scheme

Rec.INN

ATC (Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification)

N05AA01

CAS registry number (Chemical Abstracts Service)

0000050-53-3

Chemical Formula

C17-H19-Cl-N2-S

Molecular Weight

318

Therapeutic Category

Neuroleptic

Chemical Name

10H-Phenothiazine-10-propanamine, 2-chloro-N,N-dimethyl-

Foreign Names

  • Chlorpromazinum (Latin)
  • Chlorpromazin (German)
  • Chlorpromazine (French)
  • Clorpromazina (Spanish)

Generic Names

  • Chlorpromazine (OS: BAN, DCF)
  • Clorpromazina (OS: DCIT)
  • HL 5746 (IS)
  • RP 4560 (IS)
  • SKF 2601-A (IS)
  • Chlorpromazine (PH: USP 32, BP 2010)
  • Chlorpromazine Hydrochloride (OS: BANM)
  • Aminazinum (IS)
  • Chlorpromazine (chlorhydrate de) (PH: Ph. Eur. 6)
  • Chlorpromazine Hydrochloride (PH: BP 2010, Ph. Eur. 6, Ph. Int. 4, USP 32, JP XV)
  • Chlorpromazinhydrochlorid (PH: Ph. Eur. 6)
  • Chlorpromazini hydrochloridum (PH: Ph. Int. 4, Ph. Eur. 6)

Brand Names

  • Ampliactil
    Sanofi-Aventis, Argentina


  • Chlorpromazine
    Siphat, Tunisia


  • Clomactil
    AC Farma, Peru


  • Clorpromazina L.CH.
    Chile, Chile


  • Clorpromazina
    Iqfarma, Peru; Medifarm, Venezuela; Pasteur, Chile; Sanderson, Peru


  • Contomin
    Tanabe Mitsubishi, Japan


  • Largactil
    Aventis, Iceland; Aventis, Tunisia; Eczacibasi, Turkey; Galenika, Serbia; Sanofi-Aventis, Costa Rica; Sanofi-Aventis, Dominican Republic; Sanofi-Aventis, Guatemala; Sanofi-Aventis, Honduras; Sanofi-Aventis, Nicaragua; Sanofi-Aventis, Panama; Sanofi-Aventis, El Salvador


  • Promactil
    Combiphar, Indonesia


  • Thorazine
    GlaxoSmithKline, United States; Scios, United States


  • Vegetamin A (Chlorpromazine and Promethazine)
    Shionogi Seiyaku, Japan


  • Wintermin
    Shionogi Seiyaku, Japan


  • Aminazin
    Kalceks, Latvia


  • Amplictil
    Sanofi-Aventis, Brazil


  • Cepezet
    Mersifarma, Indonesia


  • Chlorazin
    Sopharma, Bulgaria; Streuli Pharma, Switzerland


  • Chlorpromazine Hydrochloride
    Baxter, United States; Pharmaceutical Associates, United States; Roxane, United States; USL Pharma, United States


  • Chlorpromazine NEGPF
    NEGPF, China


  • Chlorpromazine Sopharma
    Sopharma, Bulgaria


  • Chlorpromazine
    Kwang Mayung Pharma, Ethiopia; Medopharm, Georgia; Orion, Australia; Remedica, Malta; Rosemont, United Kingdom


  • Clonactil
    Clonmel, Ireland


  • Clonazine
    Clonmel, Ireland


  • Clordelazin
    Zentiva, Romania


  • Clorpromazina Cevallos
    Cevallos, Argentina


  • Clorpromazina Clorhidrato
    Bestpharma, Chile; Biosano, Chile; Rider, Chile; Sanderson, Chile


  • Clorpromazina Cloridrato Nova Argentia
    Nova Argentia, Italy


  • Clorpromazina Cloridrato Salf
    Salf, Italy


  • Clorpromazina Duncan
    Duncan, Argentina


  • Cltonactil
    Clonmel, Ireland


  • Conrax
    Fada, Argentina


  • Fenactil
    Jelfa, Poland; Polfa Warszawa, Poland; Unia, Poland


  • Hibernal
    Egis, Hungary


  • Klorproman
    Orion, Finland


  • Laractyl
    Patriot, Philippines


  • Largactil
    Aventis, Ghana; Aventis, Kenya; Aventis, Nigeria; Aventis, Zimbabwe; IFET, Greece; Sanofi-Aventis, Australia; Sanofi-Aventis, Bangladesh; Sanofi-Aventis, Chile; Sanofi-Aventis, France; Sanofi-Aventis, United Kingdom; Sanofi-Aventis, Greece; Sanofi-Aventis, Mexico; Sanofi-Aventis, New Zealand; Sanofi-Aventis, Oman; Sanofi-Aventis S.A., Spain; Teofarma, Italy; Vitoria, Portugal


  • Largactil (veterinary use)
    Hawgreen, United Kingdom


  • Longactil
    Cristália, Brazil


  • Matcine
    Atlantic, Myanmar; Atlantic, Singapore


  • Morefine
    VPP, Taiwan


  • Novo-Chlorpromazine
    Novopharm, Canada


  • Opsonil
    Opsonin, Bangladesh


  • Plegomazin
    Egis, Czech Republic; Egis, Romania; Egis, Slovakia


  • Prozin
    Lusofarmaco, Italy


  • Solidon
    Adelco, Greece


  • Sonazine
    Sandoz, United States


  • Stemetil
    Sanofi-Aventis, Oman


  • Taroctyl
    Taro, Israel


  • Thorazine
    GlaxoSmithKline, Philippines; GlaxoSmithKline, United States; Scios, United States


  • Zuledine
    Demo, Greece

International Drug Name Search

Glossary

BANBritish Approved Name
BANMBritish Approved Name (Modified)
DCFDénomination Commune Française
DCITDenominazione Comune Italiana
ISInofficial Synonym
OSOfficial Synonym
PHPharmacopoeia Name
Rec.INNRecommended International Nonproprietary Name (World Health Organization)
SPC Summary of Product Characteristics (UK)

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