Lorantis

Lorantis may be available in the countries listed below.

Ingredient matches for Lorantis

Loratadine

Loratadine is reported as an ingredient of Lorantis in the following countries:

• Turkey

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Boceprevir

Pronunciation: boe-SE-pre-vir
Generic Name: Boceprevir
Brand Name: Victrelis

Boceprevir is used for:

Treating chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection in certain patients. It must be used in combination with peginterferon and ribavirin.

Boceprevir is a hepatitis C protease inhibitor. It reduces the amount of HCV in the body by preventing the spread of the HCV within the body.

Do NOT use Boceprevir if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Boceprevir


• you are taking alfuzosin, certain anticonvulsants (eg, carbamazepine, phenobarbital, phenytoin), certain benzodiazepines (eg, midazolam, triazolam), cisapride, drospirenone, ergot derivatives (eg, dihydroergotamine, ergonovine, ergotamine, methylergonovine), certain HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (eg, lovastatin, simvastatin), lurasidone, pimozide, rifampin, or St. John's wort


• you take sildenafil or tadalafil for pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH)

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

Before using Boceprevir:

Some medical conditions may interact with Boceprevir. 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 HIV infection or other immune system problems; or certain blood problems, such as anemia, low blood platelet levels, or low white blood cell levels (neutropenia)


• if you have other liver problems (eg, cirrhosis, hepatitis B infection)


• if you have had an organ transplant


• if you will be having surgery

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

• Certain anticonvulsants (eg, carbamazepine, phenobarbital, phenytoin), rifampin, or St. John's wort because they may decrease Boceprevir's effectiveness


• Alfuzosin, certain benzodiazepines (eg, midazolam, triazolam), cisapride, drospirenone, ergot derivatives (eg, dihydroergotamine, ergonovine, ergotamine, methylergonovine), certain HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (eg, lovastatin, simvastatin), lurasidone, or pimozide because the risk of their side effects may be increased by Boceprevir


• Sildenafil or tadalafil (when used to treat PAH) because the risk of their side effect may be increased by Boceprevir


• Hormonal birth control (eg, birth control pills) because their effectiveness may be decreased by Boceprevir


• Many prescription medicines (eg, used for asthma or breathing problems, anxiety, blood thinning, blood flow, cancer, diabetes, enlarged prostate, erectile dysfunction, gout, heart problems, HIV, immune suppression, infections, inflammation, infection, irregular heartbeat, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, mental or mood problems, opioid dependence, pain [eg, narcotics], PAH, sleep) may interact with Boceprevir, increasing the risk of side effects

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

Use Boceprevir 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.

• Boceprevir comes with an extra patient information sheet called a Medication Guide. Read it carefully. Read it again each time you get Boceprevir refilled.


• Boceprevir must be taken with peginterferon and ribavirin, which come with their own Medication Guides. Be sure to read those Medication Guides each time you get them filled.


• Take Boceprevir by mouth with food (a meal or light snack).


• Boceprevir is packaged into bottles that contain enough capsules for an entire day. Be sure you know how many capsules to take for each dose.


• Boceprevir works best if it is taken at the same times each day.


• Continue to take Boceprevir even if you feel well. Do not miss any doses.


• If you miss a dose of Boceprevir, and it is more than 2 hours before your next dose, take the missed dose with food and go back to your regular dosing schedule. If you miss a dose of Boceprevir, and it is less than 2 hours before 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 Boceprevir.

Important safety information:

• Boceprevir may cause dizziness. This effect may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use Boceprevir with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.


• Boceprevir may lower the ability of your body to fight infection. Avoid contact with people who have colds or infections. Tell your doctor if you notice signs of infection like fever, sore throat, rash, or chills.


• Boceprevir may reduce the number of clot-forming cells (platelets) in your blood. Avoid activities that may cause bruising or injury. Tell your doctor if you have unusual bruising or bleeding. Tell your doctor if you have dark, tarry, or bloody stools.


• Boceprevir does not stop you from spreading HCV to others through sexual contact, sharing needles, or being exposed to your blood. Use barrier methods of birth control (eg, condoms) if you have HCV infection. Talk with your doctor about safe sexual practices that protect your partner. Never share needles or other injection supplies. Do not share personal items that may have blood or body fluids on them, like toothbrushes or razors.


• Do not change your dose without checking with your doctor.


• Boceprevir is not a cure for HCV infection. Remain under the care of your doctor.


• When your medicine supply is low, get more from your doctor or pharmacist as soon as you can. Do not stop taking Boceprevir, even for a short period of time. If you do, the virus may grow resistant to the medicine and become harder to treat.


• Women who may become pregnant and men who use Boceprevir must use 2 effective forms of birth control while they take Boceprevir with ribavirin and for 6 months after treatment is stopped. Hormonal birth control (eg, birth control pills) may not be as effective while you are using Boceprevir. Talk with your doctor if you have questions about effective birth control.


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


• Lab tests, including complete blood cell counts and HCV antibody levels, may be performed while you use Boceprevir and for several months after you stop Boceprevir. These tests may be used to monitor your condition or check for side effects. Be sure to keep all doctor and lab appointments.


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


• Boceprevir should be used with extreme caution in CHILDREN younger than 18 years; safety and effectiveness in these children have not been confirmed.


• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: Boceprevir must be used with ribavirin. Ribavirin use during pregnancy has resulted in birth defects and fetal death. If you are able to become pregnant, talk with your doctor or pharmacist about the use of effective birth control while using Boceprevir. If you become pregnant, contact your doctor immediately. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Boceprevir while you are pregnant. It is not known if Boceprevir is found in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking Boceprevir.

Possible side effects of Boceprevir:

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:

Change in taste; decreased appetite; diarrhea; dizziness; dry mouth; dry skin; hair loss; headache; irritability; joint pain; nausea; tiredness; trouble sleeping; 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); dark, tarry, or bloody stools; fainting; fast or irregular heartbeat; feeling cold, especially in the hands or feet; fever, chills, or sore throat; pale skin; severe or persistent dizziness; shortness of breath; unusual bruising or bleeding; unusual tiredness or 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: Boceprevir 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.

Proper storage of Boceprevir:

Store Boceprevir in the refrigerator, between 36 and 46 degrees F (2 and 8 degrees C). Boceprevir may also be stored at room temperature up to 77 degrees F (25 degrees C) for 3 months. Keep Boceprevir in the original container. Avoid exposure to excessive heat. Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Boceprevir out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

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


• Boceprevir 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 Boceprevir. 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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• Boceprevir Drug Interactions
• Boceprevir Support Group
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• Boceprevir Professional Patient Advice (Wolters Kluwer)


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Memotropil

Memotropil may be available in the countries listed below.

Ingredient matches for Memotropil

Piracetam

Piracetam is reported as an ingredient of Memotropil in the following countries:

• Latvia


• Poland


• Russian Federation


• Vietnam

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Barotrast oral and rectal

Generic Name: barium sulfate (oral and rectal) (BER ee um SUL fate)

Brand Names: Anatrast, Baricon, Baro-Cat, Barosperse, CheeTah, CheeTah Butterscotch, CheeTah Chocolaty-Fudge, CheeTah Orange, CheeTah Raspberry, E-Z AC, E-Z Dose Kit with Polibar Plus, E-Z-Cat, E-Z-HD, E-Z-Paque, Eneset 2, Entero-H, Entrobar, Esopho-Cat, Liqui-Coat HD, Liquid Polibar, Medebar Plus, Medebar Super 250, Readi-Cat, Readi-Cat 2, Scan C, Smoothie Readi-Cat 2, Sol-O-Pake, Tonojug, Tonopaque, Varibar Nectar, Varibar Pudding, Varibar Thin, Varibar Thin Honey, Volumen

What is barium sulfate?

Barium sulfate is in a group of drugs called contrast agents. Barium sulfate works by coating the inside of your esophagus, stomach, or intestines which allows them to be seen more clearly on a CT scan or other radiologic (x-ray) examination.

Barium sulfate is used to help diagnose certain disorders of the esophagus, stomach, or intestines.

Barium sulfate may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

What is the most important information I should know about barium sulfate?

You should not use this medication if you are allergic to barium sulfate. Tell your doctor if you have ever had an allergic reaction to a contrast agent.

Before you use barium sulfate, tell your doctor if you have any allergies, or if you have asthma, cystic fibrosis, heart disease or high blood pressure, rectal cancer, a colostomy, a blockage in your stomach or intestines, a condition called pseudotumor cerebri, or if you have recently had a rectal biopsy or surgery on your esophagus, stomach, or intestines.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breast-feeding before your medical test.

Carefully follow your doctor's instructions about what to eat or drink within the 24-hour period before your test.

Serious side effects of barium sulfate may include severe stomach pain, sweating, ringing in your ears, pale skin, weakness, or severe cramping, diarrhea, or constipation

What should I discuss with my health care provider before using barium sulfate?

You should not use barium sulfate if you are allergic to it. Tell your doctor if you have ever had an allergic reaction to a contrast agent.

To make sure you can safely use barium sulfate, tell your doctor if you have any of these other conditions:

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It is not known whether barium sulfate will harm an unborn baby, but the radiation used in x-rays and CT scans may be harmful. Before your medical test, tell your doctor if you are pregnant. Barium sulfate may pass into breast milk and could harm a nursing baby. Before your medical test, tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

How should I use barium sulfate?

Use this medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use it in larger amounts or for longer than recommended.

Barium sulfate comes in tablets, paste, cream, or liquid forms.

In some cases, barium sulfate is taken by mouth. The liquid form may also be used as a rectal enema.

You may need to begin using this medication at home a day before your medical test. Follow your doctor's instructions about how much of the medication to use and how often.

If you are receiving barium sulfate as a rectal enema, a healthcare professional will give you the medication at the clinic or hospital where your testing will take place.

Do not crush, chew, or break a barium sulfate tablet. Swallow the pill whole.

Dissolve the barium sulfate powder in a small amount of water. Stir this mixture and drink all of it right away. To make sure you get the entire dose, add a little more water to the same glass, swirl gently and drink right away.

If you receive the medication as a liquid to take by mouth, shake the liquid well just before you measure a dose. To be sure you get the correct dose, measure the liquid with a marked measuring spoon or medicine cup, not with a regular table spoon. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist for one.

Carefully follow your doctor's instructions about what to eat or drink within the 24-hour period before your test.

Store this medication at room temperature away from heat and moisture. Keep the bottle tightly closed when not in use.

What happens if I miss a dose?

If you are using barium sulfate at home, call your doctor for instructions if you miss a dose.

What happens if I overdose?

Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.

Overdose symptoms may include severe stomach pain, ongoing diarrhea, confusion, or weakness.

What should I avoid before or after using barium sulfate?

Follow your doctor's instructions about any restrictions on food, beverages, or activity.

Barium sulfate 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. Call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:

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  loose stools or mild constipation.

  
  

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 barium sulfate?

There may be other drugs that can interact with barium sulfate. 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 doctor or pharmacist can provide more information about barium sulfate.

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Acetadote

In the US, Acetadote (acetylcysteine systemic) is a member of the following drug classes: antidotes, mucolytics and is used to treat Acetaminophen Overdose.

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• Acetadote

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Acetylcysteine

Acetylcysteine is reported as an ingredient of Acetadote in the following countries:

• United States

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