Carvédilol EG

Carvédilol EG may be available in the countries listed below.

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Carvedilol

Carvedilol is reported as an ingredient of Carvédilol EG in the following countries:

• France

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Vazotab Chewable Tablets

Pronunciation: BROME-fen-IR-a-meen/FEN-il-EF-rin
Generic Name: Brompheniramine/Phenylephrine
Brand Name: Examples include J-Tan D and Vazotab

Vazotab Chewable Tablets are used for:

Relieving symptoms of sinus congestion, pressure, runny nose, and sneezing caused by colds, upper respiratory infections, and allergies. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Vazotab Chewable Tablets are an antihistamine and decongestant combination. The antihistamine works by blocking the action of histamine, which helps reduce symptoms such as watery eyes and sneezing. The decongestant promotes sinus and nasal drainage, which relieves congestion and pressure.

Do NOT use Vazotab Chewable Tablets if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Vazotab Chewable Tablets


• you have severe high blood pressure, severe heart blood vessel disease, rapid heartbeat, or severe heart problems


• you are taking sodium oxybate (GHB) or you have taken furazolidone or a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (eg, phenelzine) within the last 14 days

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

Before using Vazotab Chewable Tablets:

Some medical conditions may interact with Vazotab Chewable Tablets. 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 have a fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat


• if you have phenylketonuria, trouble urinating, or trouble sleeping


• if you have a history of adrenal gland problems (eg, adrenal gland tumor); asthma; a blockage of your bladder, stomach, or intestines; blood vessel problems; diabetes; an enlarged prostate or other prostate problems; or glaucoma or increased pressure in the eye


• if you have a history of heart problems, high blood pressure, lung problems (eg, emphysema), seizures, sleep apnea, stroke, thyroid problems, or ulcers

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

• Digoxin or droxidopa because the risk of irregular heartbeat or heart attack may be increased


• Beta-blockers (eg, propranolol), catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT) inhibitors (eg, tolcapone), furazolidone, indomethacin, MAOIs (eg, phenelzine), sodium oxybate (GHB), or tricyclic antidepressants (eg, amitriptyline) because they may increase the risk of Vazotab Chewable Tablets's side effects


• Bromocriptine or hydantoins (eg, phenytoin) because the risk of their side effects may be increased by Vazotab Chewable Tablets


• Guanadrel, guanethidine, mecamylamine, methyldopa, or reserpine because their effectiveness may be decreased by Vazotab Chewable Tablets

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Vazotab Chewable Tablets 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 Vazotab Chewable Tablets:

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

• Take Vazotab Chewable Tablets by mouth with or without food.


• Chew Vazotab Chewable Tablets well before swallowing.


• If you miss a dose of Vazotab Chewable Tablets, 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 Vazotab Chewable Tablets.

Important safety information:

• Vazotab Chewable Tablets may cause drowsiness, dizziness, or blurred vision. These effects may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use Vazotab Chewable Tablets with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.


• Check with your doctor before you drink alcohol or use medicines that may cause drowsiness (eg, sleep aids, muscle relaxers) while you are using Vazotab Chewable Tablets; it may add to their effects. Ask your pharmacist if you have questions about which medicines may cause drowsiness.


• Do not take diet or appetite control medicines while you are taking Vazotab Chewable Tablets without checking with your doctor.


• Vazotab Chewable Tablets has brompheniramine and phenylephrine in it. Before you start any new medicine, check the label to see if it has brompheniramine or phenylephrine in it too. If it does or if you are not sure, check with your doctor or pharmacist.


• Do NOT take more than the recommended dose or use for longer than prescribed without checking with your doctor.


• If your symptoms do not get better within 5 to 7 days or if they get worse, check with your doctor.


• Vazotab Chewable Tablets may cause you to become sunburned more easily. Avoid the sun, sunlamps, or tanning booths until you know how you react to Vazotab Chewable Tablets. Use a sunscreen or wear protective clothing if you must be outside for more than a short time.


• Vazotab Chewable Tablets may interfere with skin allergy tests. If you are scheduled for a skin test, talk to your doctor. You may need to stop taking Vazotab Chewable Tablets for a few days before the tests.


• Some of these products contain phenylalanine. If you must have a diet that is low in phenylalanine, ask your pharmacist if it is in your product.


• Tell your doctor or dentist that you take Vazotab Chewable Tablets before you receive any medical or dental care, emergency care, or surgery.


• Use Vazotab Chewable Tablets with caution in the ELDERLY; they may be more sensitive to its effects, especially confusion, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth, excitability, low blood pressure, and trouble urinating.


• Caution is advised when using Vazotab Chewable Tablets in CHILDREN; they may be more sensitive to its effects, especially excitability.


• Vazotab Chewable Tablets should not be used in CHILDREN younger than 6 years old without first checking with the child's doctor; safety and effectiveness in these children have not been confirmed.


• Different brands of Vazotab Chewable Tablets may have different dosing instructions for CHILDREN. Use Vazotab Chewable Tablets as directed by your doctor. If you are unsure of the dose to give a child, check with your doctor or pharmacist.


• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Vazotab Chewable Tablets while you are pregnant. Do not take Vazotab Chewable Tablets in the third trimester of pregnancy. Vazotab Chewable Tablets are found in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking Vazotab Chewable Tablets.

Possible side effects of Vazotab Chewable Tablets:

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:

Constipation; diarrhea; dizziness; drowsiness; dry mouth; excitability; headache; loss of appetite; nausea; nervousness or anxiety; trouble sleeping; upset stomach; vomiting; weakness.

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); blurred vision or other vision changes; confusion; decreased coordination; difficulty urinating or inability to urinate; fainting; fast or irregular heartbeat; hallucinations; mood or mental changes; persistent trouble sleeping; restlessness; seizures; severe dizziness, lightheadedness, or headache; severe drowsiness; tremor; wheezing.

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: Vazotab 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 blurred vision; confusion; hallucinations; ringing in the ears; seizures; severe dizziness, lightheadedness, or headache; severe drowsiness; unusually fast, slow, or irregular breathing; unusually fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat.

Proper storage of Vazotab Chewable Tablets:

Store Vazotab Chewable Tablets at room temperature, between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Vazotab Chewable Tablets out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

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


• Vazotab Chewable Tablets are 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 Vazotab Chewable Tablets. 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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• Vazotab Side Effects (in more detail)
• Vazotab Use in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
• Vazotab Drug Interactions
• Vazotab Support Group
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Sawatal LA

Sawatal LA may be available in the countries listed below.

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Propranolol

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

• Japan

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Prilinda

Prilinda may be available in the countries listed below.

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Ramipril

Ramipril is reported as an ingredient of Prilinda in the following countries:

• Serbia

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Vectibix

Generic Name: panitumumab (pan i TUE moo mab)

Brand Names: Vectibix

What is panitumumab?

Panitumumab is a cancer medication. It interferes with the growth of cancer cells and slows their growth and spread in your body.

Panitumumab is used to treat metastatic colorectal cancer that has progressed after treatment with other chemotherapy.

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

What is the most important information I should know about panitumumab?

Before receiving this medication, tell your doctor if you have any allergies or breathing problems. You may not be able to receive panitumumab, or you may need a dosage adjustment or special tests during treatment.

Panitumumab may cause severe skin problems such as acne, itching, redness, skin rash, dryness, peeling, cracking, or oozing, and swelling or infection around your fingernails or toenails. This medication can also cause redness or irritation of your eyes or eyelids. More severe forms of skin problems can lead to widespread infection and possibly death. Seek emergency medical attention at the first sign of any skin rash.

Some people receiving a panitumumab injection have had a reaction to the infusion (when the medicine is injected into the vein). Tell your caregiver right away if you feel dizzy, nauseated, light-headed, itchy, short of breath, or if you have a fever or chills during the injection.

The side effects of panitumumab may not appear when you first start using the medication. Severe skin or eye reactions may occur up to 2 weeks after the start of your treatment. These effects may not clear up for weeks or even months after you stop receiving panitumumab.

Avoid exposure to sunlight or artificial UV rays (sunlamps or tanning beds). Panitumumab can make your skin more sensitive to sunlight and sunburn may result. Use a sunscreen (minimum SPF 15) and wear protective clothing if you must be out in the sun.

This medication may affect a woman's fertility (ability to have children). You may also have irregular menstrual periods while receiving panitumumab.

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

This medication may cause severe skin problems such as acne, itching, redness, skin rash, dryness, peeling, cracking, or oozing, and swelling or infection around your fingernails or toenails. More severe forms of skin problems can lead to widespread infection and possibly death. Seek emergency medical attention at the first sign of any skin rash. Do not use this medication if you are allergic to panitumumab.

Before receiving this medication, tell your doctor if you have any allergies or breathing problems. You may not be able to receive panitumumab, or you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely receive this medication.

FDA pregnancy category C. This medication may be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment. It is not known whether panitumumab passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

This medication may affect a woman's fertility (ability to have children). You may also have irregular menstrual periods while receiving panitumumab.

How is panitumumab given?

Panitumumab is given as an injection through a needle placed into a vein. You will receive this injection in a clinic or hospital setting. The medicine must be given slowly through an IV infusion, and can take up to 90 minutes to complete.

Before you receive this medication, you may need to undergo a biopsy to make sure panitumumab is the right medication to treat your cancer.

Panitumumab is usually given once every 2 weeks. Follow your doctor's instructions.

What happens if I miss a dose?

Contact your doctor if you miss an appointment for your panitumumab injection.

What happens if I overdose?

Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have received too much of this medicine. Symptoms of a panitumumab overdose are unknown.

What should I avoid while taking panitumumab?

Avoid exposure to sunlight or artificial UV rays (sunlamps or tanning beds). Panitumumab can make your skin more sensitive to sunlight and sunburn may result. Use a sunscreen (minimum SPF 15) and wear protective clothing if you must be out in the sun.

Panitumumab side effects

Some people receiving a panitumumab injection have had a reaction to the infusion (when the medicine is injected into the vein). Tell your caregiver right away if you feel dizzy, nauseated, light-headed, itchy, short of breath, or if you have a fever or chills during the injection.

Some of the side effects of panitumumab may not appear when you first start using the medication. Severe skin or eye reactions may occur up to 2 weeks after the start of your treatment. These effects may not clear up for weeks or even months after you stop receiving panitumumab.

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. Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

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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 panitumumab?

There may be other drugs that can interact with panitumumab. 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.

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

• Vectibix Prescribing Information (FDA)


• Vectibix Monograph (AHFS DI)


• Vectibix Advanced Consumer (Micromedex) - Includes Dosage Information


• Vectibix Consumer Overview


• Vectibix MedFacts Consumer Leaflet (Wolters Kluwer)


• Panitumumab Professional Patient Advice (Wolters Kluwer)

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• Colorectal Cancer

Where can I get more information?

• Your doctor can provide more information about panitumumab.

See also: Vectibix side effects (in more detail)

Vasocidin

Generic Name: sulfacetamide and prednisolone ophthalmic (SUL fa SEET a mide and pred NIS oh lone off THAL mik)

Brand Names: Blephamide, Blephamide S.O.P., Ocu-Lone C

What is Vasocidin (sulfacetamide and prednisolone ophthalmic)?

Sulfacetamide is an antibiotic. It is used to treat bacterial infections.

Prednisolone is a steroid. It is used to treat the swelling associated with bacterial infections of the eye.

Sulfacetamide and prednisolone ophthalmic is used to treat bacterial infections of the eyes.

Sulfacetamide and prednisolone ophthalmic may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

What is the most important information I should know about Vasocidin (sulfacetamide and prednisolone ophthalmic)?

Contact your doctor if your symptoms begin to get worse or if you do not see any improvement in your condition after a few days.

Do not touch the dropper or tube opening to any surface, including your eyes or hands. The dropper or tube opening is sterile. If it becomes contaminated, it could cause an infection in your eye.

Apply light pressure to the inside corner of your eye (near your nose) after each drop to prevent the fluid from draining down your tear duct.

Who should not use Vasocidin (sulfacetamide and prednisolone ophthalmic)?

Do not use sulfacetamide and prednisolone ophthalmic if you have a viral or fungal infection in your eye. It is used to treat infections caused by bacteria only.

Do not use sulfacetamide and prednisolone ophthalmic if you have ever had an allergic reaction to a sulfa-based drug.

It is not known whether sulfacetamide and prednisolone ophthalmic will harm an unborn baby. Do not use this medication without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant. It is also not known whether sulfacetamide and prednisolone ophthalmic passes into breast milk. Do not use this medication without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

How should I use Vasocidin (sulfacetamide and prednisolone ophthalmic)?

Use sulfacetamide and prednisolone ophthalmic eyedrops or ointment exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.

Wash your hands before using your eyedrops or ointment.

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  Shake the drops gently to be sure the medicine is well mixed. Tilt your head back slightly and pull down on your lower eyelid. Position the dropper above your eye. Look up and away from the dropper. Squeeze out a drop and close your eye. Apply gentle pressure to the inside corner of your eye (near your nose) for about 1 minute to prevent the liquid from draining down your tear duct. If you are using more than one drop in the same eye or drops in both eyes, repeat the process with about 5 minutes between drops.

  
  

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  Hold the tube in your hand for a few minutes to warm it up so that the ointment comes out easily. Tilt your head back slightly and pull down gently on your lower eyelid. Apply a thin film of the ointment into your lower eyelid. Close your eye and roll your eyeball around in all directions for 1 to 2 minutes. If you are applying another eye medication, allow at least 10 minutes before your next application.

  
  

Do not touch the dropper or tube opening to any surface, including your eyes or hands. The dropper or tube opening is sterile. If it becomes contaminated, it could cause an infection in your eye. Do not use any eyedrop that is discolored or has particles in it. Store sulfacetamide and prednisolone ophthalmic at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Keep the bottle or tube properly capped.

What happens if I miss a dose?

Apply the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next regularly scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and apply the next one as directed. Do not use a double dose of this medication.

What happens if I overdose?

An overdose of this medication is unlikely to occur. If you do suspect an overdose, wash the eye with water and call an emergency room or poison control center near you. If the drops or ointment have been ingested, drink plenty of fluid and call an emergency center for advice.

What should I avoid while using Vasocidin (sulfacetamide and prednisolone ophthalmic)?

Do not touch the dropper or tube opening to any surface, including your eyes or hands. The dropper or tube opening is sterile. If it becomes contaminated, it could cause an infection in your eye. Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous activities. Sulfacetamide and prednisolone ophthalmic may cause blurred vision. If you experience blurred vision, avoid these activities.

Use caution with contact lenses. Wear them only if your doctor approves. After applying this medication, wait at least 15 minutes before inserting contact lenses.

Avoid other eye medications unless your doctor approves.

Vasocidin (sulfacetamide and prednisolone ophthalmic) side effects

Serious side effects are not expected with this medication.

Some burning, stinging, irritation, itching, redness, blurred vision, eyelid itching, eyelid swelling, or sensitivity to light may occur.

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 Vasocidin (sulfacetamide and prednisolone ophthalmic)?

Do not use this medication with other eyedrops that contain nitrates (e.g., silver nitrate).

Avoid other eye medications unless they are approved by your doctor.

Before using this medication, tell your doctor if you are taking an oral steroid medication such as prednisone (Deltasone, Orasone, others).

Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with sulfacetamide and prednisolone ophthalmic. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines.

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

• Vasocidin Prescribing Information (FDA)


• Vasocidin Drops MedFacts Consumer Leaflet (Wolters Kluwer)


• Blephamide Suspension MedFacts Consumer Leaflet (Wolters Kluwer)


• Blephamide Prescribing Information (FDA)


• Blephamide S.O.P. Ointment MedFacts Consumer Leaflet (Wolters Kluwer)

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• Blepharitis
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• Keratitis
• Keratoconjunctivitis
• Uveitis

Where can I get more information?

• Your pharmacist has additional information about sulfacetamide and prednisolone ophthalmic written for health professionals that you may read.

See also: Vasocidin side effects (in more detail)

GelTears

GelTears may be available in the countries listed below.

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

UK matches:

• GelTears (Bausch & Lomb U.K Limited) (SPC)

Ingredient matches for GelTears

Carbomer

Carbomer is reported as an ingredient of GelTears in the following countries:

• Ireland


• United Kingdom

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