Sunday, 26 December 2010

Tuberculosis, HIV Negative Medications


There are currently no drugs listed for "Tuberculosis, HIV Negative". See Tuberculosis.





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Friday, 24 December 2010

Betnovat med chinoform




Betnovat med chinoform may be available in the countries listed below.


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Betamethasone

Betamethasone 17α-valerate (a derivative of Betamethasone) is reported as an ingredient of Betnovat med chinoform in the following countries:


  • Norway

  • Sweden

Clioquinol

Clioquinol is reported as an ingredient of Betnovat med chinoform in the following countries:


  • Norway

  • Sweden

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Thursday, 23 December 2010

Butalbital, Acetaminophen and Caffeine




Butalbital, Acetaminophen and Caffeine TABLETS, USP

50 mg/500 mg/40 mg

Rx only




BOXED WARNING


Hepatotoxicity

Acetaminophen has been associated with cases of acute liver failure, at times resulting in liver transplant and death. Most of the cases of liver injury are associated with the use of acetaminophen at doses that exceed 4000 milligrams per day, and often involve more than one acetaminophen-containing product.




Butalbital, Acetaminophen and Caffeine Description


Butalbital, Acetaminophen and Caffeine Tablets, USP are supplied in tablet form for oral administration.


Butalbital (5-allyl-5-isobutylbarbituric acid), a slightly bitter, white, odorless, crystalline powder, is a short to intermediate-acting barbiturate. It has the following structural formula:



Acetaminophen (4'-hydroxyacetanilide), a slightly bitter, white, odorless, crystalline powder, is a non-opiate, non-salicylate analgesic and antipyretic. It has the following structural formula:



Caffeine (1,3,7-trimethylxanthine), a bitter, white powder or white-glistening needles, is a central nervous system stimulant. It has the following structural formula:



Each Butalbital, Acetaminophen and Caffeine Tablet contains:


Butalbital ...................................................................................... 50 mg

Acetaminophen .......................................................................... 500 mg

Caffeine ....................................................................................... 40 mg


In addition, each tablet contains the following inactive ingredients: colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, crospovidone, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, povidone, pregelatinized starch, and stearic acid.



Butalbital, Acetaminophen and Caffeine - Clinical Pharmacology


This combination drug product is intended as a treatment for tension headache.


It consists of a fixed combination of Butalbital, Acetaminophen and Caffeine. The role each component plays in the relief of the complex of symptoms known as tension headache is incompletely understood.



Pharmacokinetics


The behavior of the individual components is described below.


Butalbital

Butalbital is well absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract and is expected to distribute to most tissues in the body. Barbiturates in general may appear in breast milk and readily cross the placental barrier. They are bound to plasma and tissue proteins to a varying degree and binding increases directly as a function of lipid solubility.


Elimination of butalbital is primarily via the kidney (59% to 88% of the dose) as unchanged drug or metabolites. The plasma half-life is about 35 hours. Urinary excretion products include parent drug (about 3.6% of the dose), 5-isobutyl-5-(2,3-dihydroxypropyl) barbituric acid (about 24% of the dose), 5-allyl-5 (3-hydroxy-2-methyl-1-propyl) barbituric acid (about 4.8% of the dose), products with the barbituric acid ring hydrolyzed with excretion of urea (about 14% of the dose), as well as unidentified materials. Of the material excreted in the urine, 32% is conjugated.


The in vitro plasma binding of butalbital is 45% over the concentration range of 0.5 to 20 mcg/mL. This falls within the range of plasma protein binding (20% to 45%) reported with other barbiturates such as phenobarbital, pentobarbital, and secobarbital sodium. The plasma-to-blood concentration ratio was almost unity, indicating that there is no preferential distribution of butalbital into either plasma or blood cells.


See OVERDOSAGE for toxicity information.


Acetaminophen

Acetaminophen is rapidly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract and is distributed throughout most body tissues. The plasma half-life is 1.25 to 3 hours, but may be increased by liver damage and following overdosage. Elimination of acetaminophen is principally by liver metabolism (conjugation) and subsequent renal excretion of metabolites. Approximately 85% of an oral dose appears in the urine within 24 hours of administration, most as the glucuronide conjugate, with small amounts of other conjugates and unchanged drug.


See OVERDOSAGE for toxicity information.


Caffeine

Like most xanthines, caffeine is rapidly absorbed and distributed in all body tissues and fluids, including the CNS, fetal tissues, and breast milk.


Caffeine is cleared through metabolism and excretion in the urine. The plasma half-life is about 3 hours. Hepatic biotransformation prior to excretion, results in about equal amounts of 1-methylxanthine and 1-methyluric acid. Of the 70% of the dose that is recovered in the urine, only 3% is unchanged drug.


See OVERDOSAGE for toxicity information.



Indications and Usage for Butalbital, Acetaminophen and Caffeine


Butalbital, Acetaminophen and Caffeine Tablets are indicated for the relief of the symptom complex of tension (or muscle contraction) headache.


Evidence supporting the efficacy and safety of this combination product in the treatment of multiple recurrent headaches is unavailable. Caution in this regard is required because butalbital is habit-forming and potentially abusable.



Contraindications


This product is contraindicated under the following conditions:

– Hypersensitivity or intolerance to any component of this product

– Patients with porphyria.



Warnings


Hepatotoxicity

Acetaminophen has been associated with cases of acute liver failure, at times resulting in liver transplant and death. Most of the cases of liver injury are associated with the use of acetaminophen at doses that exceed 4000 milligrams per day, and often involve more than one acetaminophen-containing product. The excessive intake of acetaminophen may be intentional to cause self-harm or unintentional as patients attempt to obtain more pain relief or unknowingly take other acetaminophen-containing products.


The risk of acute liver failure is higher in individuals with underlying liver disease and in individuals who ingest alcohol while taking acetaminophen.


Instruct patients to look for acetaminophen or APAP on package labels and not to use more than one product that contains acetaminophen. Instruct patients to seek medical attention immediately upon ingestion of more than 4000 milligrams of acetaminophen per day, even if they feel well.


Hypersensitivity/anaphylaxis

There have been post-marketing reports of hypersensitivity and anaphylaxis associated with use of acetaminophen. Clinical signs included swelling of the face, mouth, and throat, respiratory distress, urticaria, rash, pruritus, and vomiting. There were infrequent reports of life-threatening anaphylaxis requiring emergency medical attention. Instruct patients to discontinue Butalbital, Acetaminophen and Caffeine Tablets, USP immediately and seek medical care if they experience these symptoms. Do not prescribe Butalbital, Acetaminophen and Caffeine Tablets, USP for patients with acetaminophen allergy.


Butalbital is habit-forming and potentially abusable. Consequently, the extended use of this product is not recommended.



Precautions



General


Butalbital, Acetaminophen and Caffeine Tablets should be prescribed with caution in certain special-risk patients, such as the elderly or debilitated, and those with severe impairment of renal or hepatic function, or acute abdominal conditions.



Information for Patients/Caregivers


  • Do not take Butalbital, Acetaminophen and Caffeine Tablets, USP if you are allergic to any of its ingredients.

  • If you develop signs of allergy such as a rash or difficulty breathing stop taking Butalbital, Acetaminophen and Caffeine Tablets, USP and contact your healthcare provider immediately.

  • Do not take more than 4000 milligrams of acetaminophen per day. Call your doctor if you took more than the recommended dose.

This product may impair mental and/or physical abilities required for the performance of potentially hazardous tasks such as driving a car or operating machinery. Such tasks should be avoided while taking this product.


Alcohol and other CNS depressants may produce an additive CNS depression, when taken with this combination product, and should be avoided.


Butalbital may be habit-forming. Patients should take the drug only for as long as it is prescribed, in the amounts prescribed, and no more frequently than prescribed.



Laboratory Tests


In patients with severe hepatic or renal disease, effects of therapy should be monitored with serial liver and/or renal function tests.



Drug Interactions


The CNS effects of butalbital may be enhanced by monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors.


Butalbital, Acetaminophen and Caffeine Tablets may enhance the effects of: other narcotic analgesics, alcohol, general anesthetics, tranquilizers such as chlordiazepoxide, sedative-hypnotics, or other CNS depressants, causing increased CNS depression.



Drug/Laboratory Test Interactions


Acetaminophen may produce false-positive test results for urinary 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid.



Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility


No adequate studies have been conducted in animals to determine whether acetaminophen or butalbital have a potential for carcinogenesis, mutagenesis or impairment of fertility.



Pregnancy


Teratogenic Effects

Pregnancy Category C: Animal reproduction studies have not been conducted with this combination product. It is also not known whether Butalbital, Acetaminophen and Caffeine can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman or can affect reproduction capacity. This product should be given to a pregnant woman only when clearly needed.


Nonteratogenic Effects

Withdrawal seizures were reported in a two-day-old male infant whose mother had taken a butalbital-containing drug during the last two months of pregnancy. Butalbital was found in the infant's serum. The infant was given phenobarbital 5 mg/kg, which was tapered without further seizure or other withdrawal symptoms.



Nursing Mothers


Caffeine, barbiturates and acetaminophen are excreted in breast milk in small amounts, but the significance of their effects on nursing infants is not known. Because of potential for serious adverse reactions in nursing infants from Butalbital, Acetaminophen and Caffeine, a decision should be made whether to discontinue nursing or to discontinue the drug, taking into account the importance of the drug to the mother.



Pediatric Use


Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients below the age of 12 have not been established.



Geriatric Use


Clinical studies of Butalbital, Acetaminophen, and Caffeine Tablets did not include sufficient numbers of subjects aged 65 and over to determine whether they respond differently from younger subjects. Other reported clinical experience has not identified differences in responses between the elderly and younger patients. In general, dose selection for an elderly patient should be cautious, usually starting at the low end of the dosing range, reflecting the greater frequency of decreased hepatic, renal, or cardiac function, and of concomitant disease or renal drug therapy.


Butalbital is known to be substantially excreted by the kidney, and the risk of toxic reactions to this drug may be greater in patients with impaired renal function. Because elderly patients are more likely to have decreased renal function, care should be taken in dose selection, and it may be useful to monitor renal function.



Adverse Reactions


Frequently Observed


The most frequently reported adverse reactions are drowsiness, lightheadedness, dizziness, sedation, shortness of breath, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and intoxicated feeling.


Infrequently Observed


All adverse events tabulated below are classified as infrequent.


Central Nervous System: headache, shaky feeling, tingling, agitation, fainting, fatigue, heavy eyelids, high energy, hot spells, numbness, sluggishness, seizure. Mental confusion, excitement, or depression can also occur due to intolerance, particularly in elderly or debilitated patients, or due to overdosage of butalbital.


Autonomic Nervous System: dry mouth, hyperhidrosis.


Gastrointestinal: difficulty swallowing, heartburn, flatulence, constipation.


Cardiovascular: tachycardia.


Musculoskeletal: leg pain, muscle fatigue.


Genitourinary: diuresis.


Miscellaneous: pruritus, fever, earache, nasal congestion, tinnitus, euphoria, allergic reactions.


Several cases of dermatological reactions, including toxic epidermal necrolysis and erythema multiforme, have been reported.


The following adverse drug events may be borne in mind as potential effects of the components of this product. Potential effects of high dosage are listed in the OVERDOSAGE section.


Acetaminophen: allergic reactions, rash, thrombocytopenia, agranulocytosis.


Caffeine: cardiac stimulation, irritability, tremor, dependence, nephrotoxicity, hyperglycemia.



Drug Abuse and Dependence



Abuse and Dependence


Butalbital

Barbiturates may be habit-forming:


Tolerance, psychological dependence, and physical dependence may occur especially following prolonged use of high doses of barbiturates. The average daily dose for the barbiturate addict is usually about 1500 mg. As tolerance to barbiturates develops, the amount needed to maintain the same level of intoxication increases; tolerance to a fatal dosage, however, does not increase more than two-fold. As this occurs, the margin between an intoxication dosage and fatal dosage becomes smaller. The lethal dose of a barbiturate is far less if alcohol is also ingested. Major withdrawal symptoms (convulsions and delirium) may occur within 16 hours and last up to 5 days after abrupt cessation of these drugs. Intensity of withdrawal symptoms gradually declines over a period of approximately 15 days. Treatment of barbiturate dependence consists of cautious and gradual withdrawal of the drug. Barbiturate-dependent patients can be withdrawn by using a number of different withdrawal regimens. One method involves initiating treatment at the patient's regular dosage level and gradually decreasing the daily dosage as tolerated by the patient.



Overdosage


Following an acute overdosage of Butalbital, Acetaminophen and Caffeine, toxicity may result from the barbiturate or the acetaminophen. Toxicity due to caffeine is less likely, due to the relatively small amounts in this formulation.



Signs and Symptoms


Toxicity from barbiturate poisoning includes drowsiness, confusion, and coma; respiratory depression; hypotension; and hypovolemic shock.


In acetaminophen overdosage: dose-dependent, potentially fatal hepatic necrosis is the most serious adverse effect. Renal tubular necroses, hypoglycemic coma and coagulation defects may also occur. Early symptoms following a potentially hepatotoxic overdose may include: nausea, vomiting, diaphoresis and general malaise. Clinical and laboratory evidence of hepatic toxicity may not be apparent until 48 to 72 hours post-ingestion.


Acute caffeine poisoning may cause insomnia, restlessness, tremor, and delirium, tachycardia and extrasystoles.



Treatment


A single or multiple drug overdose with this combination product is a potentially lethal polydrug overdose, and consultation with a regional poison control center is recommended. Immediate treatment includes support of cardiorespiratory function and measures to reduce drug absorption.


Oxygen, intravenous fluids, vasopressors, and other supportive measures should be employed as indicated. Assisted or controlled ventilation should also be considered.


Gastric decontamination with activated charcoal should be administered just prior to N-acetylcysteine (NAC) to decrease systemic absorption if acetaminophen ingestion is known or suspected to have occurred within a few hours of presentation. Serum acetaminophen levels should be obtained immediately if the patient presents 4 hours or more after ingestion to assess potential risk of hepatotoxicity; acetaminophen levels drawn less than 4 hours post-ingestion may be misleading. To obtain the best possible outcome, NAC should be administered as soon as possible where impending or evolving liver injury is suspected. Intravenous NAC may be administered when circumstances preclude oral administration.


Vigorous supportive therapy is required in severe intoxication. Procedures to limit the continuing absorption of the drug must be readily performed since the hepatic injury is dose dependent and occurs early in the course of intoxication.



Butalbital, Acetaminophen and Caffeine Dosage and Administration


One tablet every 4 hours. Total daily dosage should not exceed 6 tablets.


Extended and repeated use of this product is not recommended because of the potential for physical dependence.



How is Butalbital, Acetaminophen and Caffeine Supplied


Butalbital, Acetaminophen and Caffeine Tablets, USP


Containing butalbital 50 mg, acetaminophen 500 mg and caffeine 40 mg, are white, caplet-shaped tablets, bisected, debossed "23/57" on one side, and debossed "V" on the reverse side.


  • Bottles of 10: NDC 0603-2545-10

  • Bottles of 100: NDC 0603-2545-21

  • Bottles of 500: NDC 0603-2545-28

  • Bottles of 1000: NDC 0603-2545-32


Storage


Store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F) with excursions permitted between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature].


Dispense in a tight, light-resistant container with a child-resistant closure.



Manufactured for:

QUALITEST PHARMACEUTICALS

Huntsville, AL 35811


8181519

R11/11-R4



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Butalbital, Acetaminophen and Caffeine 
butalbital, acetaminophen, and caffeine  tablet










Product Information
Product TypeHUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUGNDC Product Code (Source)0603-2545
Route of AdministrationORALDEA Schedule    














Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
BUTALBITAL (BUTALBITAL)BUTALBITAL50 mg
ACETAMINOPHEN (ACETAMINOPHEN)ACETAMINOPHEN500 mg
CAFFEINE (CAFFEINE)CAFFEINE40 mg




















Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient NameStrength
SILICON DIOXIDE 
CROSCARMELLOSE SODIUM 
MAGNESIUM STEARATE 
CELLULOSE, MICROCRYSTALLINE 
STEARIC ACID 
CROSPOVIDONE 
POVIDONE 
STARCH, CORN 


















Product Characteristics
ColorWHITEScore2 pieces
ShapeOVAL (caplet-shaped)Size20mm
FlavorImprint Code23;57;V
Contains      






















Packaging
#NDCPackage DescriptionMultilevel Packaging
10603-2545-1010 TABLET In 1 BOTTLE, PLASTICNone
20603-2545-21100 TABLET In 1 BOTTLE, PLASTICNone
30603-2545-28500 TABLET In 1 BOTTLE, PLASTICNone
40603-2545-321000 TABLET In 1 BOTTLE, PLASTICNone










Marketing Information
Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
ANDAANDA04051308/25/2003


Labeler - Qualitest Pharmaceuticals (011103059)









Establishment
NameAddressID/FEIOperations
Vintage Pharmaceuticals-Charlotte151228897MANUFACTURE









Establishment
NameAddressID/FEIOperations
Vintage Pharmaceuticals-Huntsville825839835MANUFACTURE
Revised: 12/2011Qualitest Pharmaceuticals

Saturday, 18 December 2010

Sinacort




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Betamethasone

Betamethasone 17α,21-dipropionate (a derivative of Betamethasone) is reported as an ingredient of Sinacort in the following countries:


  • Bangladesh

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Monday, 13 December 2010

Adrenalina Salf




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Epinephrine

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  • Italy

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Saturday, 11 December 2010

Oxazepam A




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Oxazepam

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  • Netherlands

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Thursday, 9 December 2010

Delgott




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Dihydroergotamine

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  • Japan

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Wednesday, 8 December 2010

Phenamin




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Dexchlorpheniramine

Dexchlorpheniramine maleate (a derivative of Dexchlorpheniramine) is reported as an ingredient of Phenamin in the following countries:


  • Norway

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BAL In Oil


Generic Name: dimercaprol (DYE mer KAP rol)

Brand Names: BAL In Oil


What is BAL In Oil (dimercaprol)?

Dimercaprol is a chelating (KEE-late-ing) agent. A chelating agent is capable of removing a heavy metal, such as lead or mercury, from the blood.


Dimercaprol is used to treat poisoning with arsenic, gold, or mercury. It is also used together with another medication called edetate disodium (EDTA) to treat lead poisoning.


Dimercaprol may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.


What is the most important information I should know about BAL In Oil (dimercaprol)?


If possible, before you receive dimercaprol, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have liver or kidney disease.

Dimercaprol may contain peanut oil. Tell your caregivers if you have a peanut allergy.


In a poisoning situation, it may not be possible before you are treated to tell your caregivers about any health conditions you have or if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. However, make sure any doctor caring for you afterward knows that you have received this medication.


Dimercaprol is most effective when used within 1 or 2 hours after a poisoning. It may not be as effective in treating long-term poisoning.

What should I discuss with my health care provider before receiving BAL In Oil (dimercaprol)?


If possible, before you receive dimercaprol, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have liver or kidney disease.

If you have any of these conditions, you may not be able to receive dimercaprol, or you may need a dose or special tests to safely receive this medication.


Dimercaprol may contain peanut oil. Tell your caregivers if you have a peanut allergy.


FDA pregnancy category C. This medication may be harmful to an unborn baby and is not recommended in pregnant women unless clearly needed. It is not known whether dimercaprol passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby.

In an emergency situation, it may not be possible before you are treated with dimercaprol to tell your caregivers if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. However, make sure any doctor caring for your pregnancy or your baby knows that you have received this medication.


How should I take BAL In Oil (dimercaprol)?


Dimercaprol is given as an injection into a muscle. You will receive this injection in a hospital or emergency setting.


Dimercaprol may be given for several days, depending on the type of poisoning being treated.


Dimercaprol is most effective when used within 1 or 2 hours after a poisoning. It may not be as effective in treating long-term poisoning.

What happens if I miss a dose?


Since dimercaprol is given as needed by a healthcare professional, it is not likely that you will miss a dose.


What happens if I overdose?


Tell your caregivers right away if you think you have received too much of this medicine.

Overdose symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, extreme drowsiness, or seizure (convulsions).


What should I avoid after receiving BAL In Oil (dimercaprol)?


Follow your doctor's instructions about any restrictions on food, beverages, or activity after you are treated with dimercaprol.


BAL In Oil (dimercaprol) 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. Tell your caregivers at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

  • fast heart rate, feeling anxious or restless;




  • pain or tightness in your throat, chest, or hands;




  • burning sensation of your throat, mouth, or lips; or




  • burning sensation in your penis.



Less serious side effects include:



  • nausea, vomiting, stomach pain;




  • numbness or tingling (especially around your mouth);




  • headache;




  • eye redness, swelling, or watering;




  • twitching of your eyelid;




  • runny nose;




  • increased sweating;




  • mild fever; or




  • pain, redness, or swelling where the needle is placed.



This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Tell your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.


What other drugs will affect BAL In Oil (dimercaprol)?


There may be other drugs that can interact with dimercaprol. Tell your doctor about all prescription and over-the-counter medications you have recently used, including vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors.



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  • BAL In Oil Side Effects (in more detail)
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  • Your doctor or pharmacist can provide more information about dimercaprol.

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Monday, 6 December 2010

Efumin




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Chlormadinone

Chlormadinone 17α-acetate (a derivative of Chlormadinone) is reported as an ingredient of Efumin in the following countries:


  • Japan

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bacitracin injection



Generic Name: bacitracin (injection) (BAS i TRAY sin)

Brand names: Baci-IM, Baci-Rx


What is bacitracin?

Bacitracin injection is an antibiotic that treats staph infection caused by a bacteria called staphylococcus (STAF-il-oh-KOK-us).


Bacitracin injection is used in infants to treat pneumonia. It is also used to treat an infection that causes pus to build up between the lungs and the membrane that covers them.


Bacitracin injection may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.


What is the most important information I should know about bacitracin injection?


Before your child receives bacitracin injection, tell the doctor if the child has a history of kidney disease.


Many other drugs can damage the kidneys and should not be used together with bacitracin. Tell your doctor if your child is receiving chemotherapy, medicines used to treat a bowel disorder, medications to prevent organ transplant rejection, antiviral medications, or any other injected antibiotics.


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

Serious side effects of bacitracin injection include urinating less than usual or not at all, blood in the urine, lower back pain, or painful urination.


Make sure your child receives this medication for the entire length of time prescribed by the doctor. Your child's symptoms may get better before the infection is completely treated. Bacitracin injection will not treat a viral infection such as the common cold or flu.


What should I discuss with my health care provider before receiving bacitracin injection?


Your child should not receive this medication if he or she is allergic to bacitracin.

Before receiving bacitracin injection, tell your child's doctor if the child is allergic to any drugs, or if your child has a history of kidney disease. If your child has either of these conditions, he or she may not be able to receive bacitracin, or may need dosage adjustments or special tests during treatment.


How is bacitracin injection given?


This medication is given as an injection into a muscle. A doctor, nurse, or other healthcare provider will give your child this injection.


Lung infections in infants are serious conditions, and your child will most likely be kept in the hospital while being treated with bacitracin injection.

To be sure this medication is not causing harmful effects, your child's kidney function may need to be tested on a regular basis. Do not miss any scheduled visits to your doctor.


Make sure your child receives this medication for the entire length of time prescribed by the doctor. Your child's symptoms may get better before the infection is completely treated. Bacitracin injection will not treat a viral infection such as the common cold or flu.


What happens if I miss a dose?


Since bacitracin injection is usually given in a hospital, it is not likely your child will miss a dose.


What happens if I overdose?


Tell your child's caregivers right away if you think the child has received too much of this medicine.

What should I avoid while receiving bacitracin injection?


Follow your doctor's instructions about any restrictions on food, beverages, or activity while your child is receiving bacitracin injection.


Bacitracin injection side effects


Get emergency medical help if your child has any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat. While receiving bacitracin injection, your child will be watched for the following serious side effects:

  • urinating more than usual or more often;




  • urinating less than usual, or not at all (fewer wet diapers);




  • blood in the urine;




  • lower back pain; or




  • painful urination.



Less serious side effects include:



  • nausea, vomiting;




  • mild skin rash; or




  • pain, burning, or swelling where the medicine was injected.



This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Tell your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.


What other drugs will affect bacitracin injection?


Before your child receives bacitracin, tell the doctor if your child is receiving any of the following drugs:



  • cancer medications (chemotherapy);




  • medicines used to treat a bowel disorder, such as mesalamine (Pentasa) or sulfasalazine (Azulfidine);




  • medicines used to prevent organ transplant rejection, such as sirolimus (Rapamune) or tacrolimus (Prograf);




  • any other injected antibiotics such as amikacin (Amikin), amphotericin B (Fungizone, AmBisome, Amphotec, Abelcet), or streptomycin; or




  • antiviral medicines such as adefovir (Hepsera), cidofovir (Vistide), or foscarnet (Foscavir).



Many of these other drugs can damage the kidneys. If your child is receiving any of these drugs, he or she may not be able to receive bacitracin, or may need dosage adjustments or special tests during treatment.


There may be other drugs that can affect bacitracin injection. Tell your doctor about all your child's 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 child's doctor.



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  • Your pharmacist can provide more information about bacitracin injection.


Zinc and Salicylic acid




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Salicylic Acid

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  • Japan

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  • Japan

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Sunday, 5 December 2010

Tisolon




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Methylprednisolone

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  • Indonesia

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Saturday, 4 December 2010

Gluconato de Calcio Biol




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Calcium Gluconate

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  • Argentina

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Thursday, 2 December 2010

Compression Fracture of Vertebral Column Medications


There are currently no drugs listed for "Compression Fracture of Vertebral Column".

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Wednesday, 1 December 2010

Sinu-Med Tablets




Sinu-Med Tablets may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Sinu-Med Tablets



Pseudoephedrine

Pseudoephedrine hydrochloride (a derivative of Pseudoephedrine) is reported as an ingredient of Sinu-Med Tablets in the following countries:


  • South Africa

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