Phenylpiracetam (phenotropil) description

October 6th, 2008

1169503303_fenotropil_001.jpgFENOTROPIL (Phenotropil)
Description drug forms: tablets from white to white with a yellowish tinge or kremovatym color ploskotsilindricheskoy forms.
Pharmacological Effects: antiastenic, anticrampic.
Pharmacokinetics: rapidly absorbed, into the various organs and tissues readily passes through the GEB. The absolute oral bioavailability of 100 per cent. Cmax achieved in the blood after 1 hour, T1 / 2 hours at 3-5 No product in the body. Report the unchanged to: approximately 40% of the urine and 60% of export and then.
Pharmacodynamics: Has expressed antiamnesticheskim act has a direct impact on integrative activator of the brain contributes to the consolidation of memory, attention and concentration improves cognitive activity facilitates learning, enhances the speed of transmission of information between the brain hemispheres and sustainability of brain tissue to hypoxy and toxic effects, has anticrampic effect and anksiolitic activity, regulates processes activation and braking TSNS improves mood.
Has a positive impact on the exchange of blood and brain, stimulating redox processes, improves the body’s energy potential by utilization of glucose, regionarny improves blood flow in brain ishemizirovannyh stations. Increases noradrenalina, dofamina and serotonin in the brain, does not affect the level of background, not associated with GAMKA and GAMK B receptors, does not have significant effect on spontaneous activity Bioelectrical brain.
No effect on respiration and the cardiovascular system.
Enabling effect is the ability to Moderate effect by on motor reactions in improving physical performance, in katalepticheskomu expressed antagonism to the brain, as well as to lessen the pain vyrazhennosti of ethanol and geksobarbitala.
Moderate psihostimuliruyuschy effect of the drug combined with anksioliticheskoy activity, it improves mood, analgeziruyuschy has some effect, raising the threshold of pain sensitivity.
Adaptogennoe effect is to increase the body’s resistance to stress in the face of undue mental and physical fatigue while, hypokinesia and immobilization, at low temperatures.
While rtaking the drug noted improvement in (evident in the increasing severity, brightness and fields of view).
Improves circulation lower limbs.
It stimulates the development of antibodies in response to the introduction of antigen (indicating immunostimuliruyuschie properties), but at the same time contributes to the development of immediate-type hypersensitivity or allergic inflammatory changes of skin reactions caused by the introduction of foreign proteins.
In exchange application is not developed drug dependence, tolerance, “lifting” syndrome.
Effects manifested in one dose, which is important in the application of the drug in extreme conditions.
There has teratogenic, mutagenic, carcinogenic and embriotoksichnymi properties. It has low toxicity, acute lethal dose of the experiment is 800 mg / kg.
Indications: Diseases TSNS different genesis, especially those related to disease and violations of exchange processes in the brain, intoxication (in particular, the state of post-traumatic events and chronic cerebrovascular insufficiency), accompanied by the deterioration of intellectual functions mnesticheskih, reducing motor activity.
Nervous condition manifested apathy, high istoschaemostyu, lower psychomotor activity, in violation of attention, memory deterioration.
Violations of the learning process.
Depression light and medium gravity.
Psycho syndromes seen intellectual mnesticheskimi violations and apatiko- abulicheskimi phenomena, as well as vyaloapaticheskie state with schizophrenia.
Spasmodic condition.
Obesity (alimentary constitutional dysfunction).
Prevention hypoxy, increased resistance to stress, the functional correction of the body in extreme conditions of professional activity for the purpose of preventing the development of fatigue and to improve mental and physical performance, correction daily biorhythms, “Sung inversion cycle master.”
Chronic alcoholism (to reduce the phenomenon asthenia, depression, intellectual mnesticheskih violations).
Contraindications: Hypersensitivity.
Application of pregnancy and breast feeding: Do not appoint pregnancy and breast feeding because of the lack of clinical research.
Adverse actions: Insomnia (if I receive the drug later than 15 hours). Some patients in the first 1-3 days can receive psychomotor agitation, blood skin cover, feeling the heat, raising AD.
Networking: Fenotropil - may increase the effect of drugs that stimulate TSNS, antidepressants and other drugs nootropnyh.
Overdose: There was no overdose.
Treatment: symptomatic therapy.
Dosing and Administration: inside, immediately after the meal. Dose and duration of treatment should be determined by a physician. Doses vary depending on the characteristics of the patient. The average single dose of 150 mg (100 to 250 mg); Average daily dose of 250 mg (200 to 300 mg). The maximum permissible dose of 750 mg per day. Recommended daily dose of 100 mg taken once in the morning, and more than 100 mg of two separate admission. The duration of treatment may vary from 2 weeks to 3 months, on average, 30 days. If necessary, the course can be repeated after 1 month.
To improve efficiency, 100-200 mg once in the morning, during the two weeks (for athletes to 3 days).
The recommended length of treatment for patients with alimentary obesity is constitutional 30-60 days a dose of 100-200 mg once daily (in the morning).
Not to take Fenotropil - 15 hours later.
Precautions: Not recommended the appointment of children in the absence of data on drug use among children.
To use caution in patients with severe organic defeats liver and kidney during heavy hypertension, atherosclerosis in patients, in patients that had previously panic attacks, acute psihoticheskie status of ongoing with psychomotor stimulation, due to increased anxiety, panic, hallucinations and crazy, and patients, prone to allergic reactions to drugs nootropnye pirrolidona group.
When excessive psihoemotsionalnom depletion in the face of chronic stress and fatigue, chronic insomnia single admission Fenotropila - in the first day can cause sudden need for sleep. In patients in outpatients should be encouraged to start receiving the drug in exchange holidays.
Best before: 5 years
Storage conditions: in dry, sheltered from the world scene, at a temperature not exceeding 30 t C

Lorano 10mg

July 28th, 2008
1612165.JPGDrug name: Lorano Quantity - 7
Active Ingredients: Loratadine

Therapeutic actions: Larano (Loratadine) is an antihistamine medication that selectively blocks the peripheral H-one histamine. Histamine is an allergic mediator that is released into the blood as a result of body’s reaction to the foreign substances (allergens). Histamine binds to H-one receptors triggering a certain number of chemical reactions, that lead to allergy symptoms. By blocking H-one histamine receptors Loratadine eliminates the symptoms related to histamine (sneezing, nasal congestion, watery eyes, a runny nose).
Anti allergic effects occurs in thirty minutes after the application of Loratadine and reaches the maximal concentration in 8-12 hours. Therapeutic effect of Loratadine lasts twenty four hours.
Loratadine and its metabolites do not affect CNS, do not exert sedative and anticholinergic action.

Indications:
Loratadine is used to treat:

  • Seasonal and all year-round allergic rhinitis (elimination the symptoms - nose obstruction, nasal congestion, itching in the nose and eyes)
  • Allergic conjunctivitis
  • Chronic hives

Contraindications and cautions:
You should not use Loratadine in the following conditions:

  • Hypersensitivity to Loratadine
  • in infants
  • Liver diseases(Liver failure)
  • Kidney diseases(kidney failure)

Use Lorano with caution in malabsorbtion syndrome.

Adverse effects: There are possible side-effects associated with this medicine that can affect individuals in different ways. If a side effect is stated here, that does not necessarily mean the fact that all people using Lorano will experience it or any other.

  • Headache
  • Xerostomia
  • Tiredness
  • Drowsiness
  • Increased appetite
  • Cough
  • Dizziness
  • Nausea
  • Increased heart beat

The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the drug’s manufacturer.
For more information about any other possible risks associated with Loratadine, please read the information provided with Loratadine or consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Interactions: It is important to tell your doctor or pharmacist what medicines you are already taking, including those bought without a prescription and herbal medicines, before you start treatment with Loratadine. Similarly, check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking any new medication while taking this one, to ensure that the combination is safe.
Ketoconazole, Cimetidine, Erythromycin, fluconazole and fluoxetine may increase the blood levels of Loratadine

Additional Information: DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE for other health conditions. DO NOT SHARE Lorano with others.  KEEP THIS PRODUCT, as well as syringes and needles, if needed during treatment, out of the reach of children. Do not reuse needles, syringes, or other materials.

Osteoporosis:Actonel

July 11th, 2007

Osteoporosis:ActonelBone loss can happen without giving you any symptoms. It increases your risk of fracture. Calcium supplements reduce fracture risks but it cannot prevent fractures caused by osteoporosis. Proctor & Gamble’s Actonel reduces spinal fractures and protects your bones. It is also used for treating Paget’s disease of the bone in men and women caused by long term use of corticosteroids.
Uses:
Actonel is used to prevent or treat bone thinning in women soon after menopause.
How to Take:
Take Actonel with a full glass of water on an empty stomach. Take it at least 30 minutes before having food or any beverage. Don’t suck or chew the tablet. It’s best not to lie down after taking Actonel. The dose of Actonel may differ from one person to another. So follow your doctor’s advice.
Molecular WeightPossible Side Effects:
-Fever , chills
-Stomach pain, joint pain, headache
-Nausea
-Diarrhea
-Skin rashes
-Bone pain
-Red sore eyes
-Blurred vision or change in vision
Drug Interactions:
Avoid certain medicines along with Actonel:
-Antacids which contains calcium
-Mineral supplements that has calcium contents
These medicines will interact with Actonel and reduce the drug’s effect. Your doctor will suggest the apt dosage and talk about precautionary measures if necessary.
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Toprol XL

July 3rd, 2007

Toprol belongs to the class of drugs known as beta-blockers. Beta- blockers affect the heart and circulatory system. Toprol reduces hypertension and controls chest pain as well as heart failures thus reducing the risk of a heart attack. It is an FDA approved prescription drug.
Uses:
Toprol treats hypertension, chest pain and heart diseases.
How to Take:
Note that the medicine has to be taken with a full glass of water. Toprol should be taken soon after food or with it. Having the tablet in crushed or chewed form will reduce the effect. Always swallow it. If your doctor recommends half tablets cut it instead of powdering it. Try not to miss a dose, as regular intake of Toprol will give you more benefits. If by any chance your condition worsens, stop the medication immediately. Usually medical practitioners suggest regular monitoring of blood sugar levels as part of the treatment.
Possible Side Effects:
Chest pain
Lightheadedness
Irregular heartbeat
Swelling
Skin rashes
Itching
Wheezing or trouble breathing
Dry mouth
Problems with remembering
Loss of libido
Insomnia
Drug Interactions:
Before using the medicine, make sure your doctor knows about any other medicine including over the counter drugs or herbal products that you use. If you are being prescribed any of the given medicines, begin Toprol medication only after your doctor agrees to it.
Amiodarone
Celecoxib
Cimetidine
Clomipramine
Methadone
Prozac
Terbinafine
Zantac
Overdose:
Symptoms of Toprol overdose includes slow heartbeat, fainting, dizziness, confusion, and nausea. Call for emergency attention if you feel any discomfort.
Notes:
Dizziness is a drawback of the medicine. So avoid driving after taking Toprol. Stopping Toprol immediately will increase blood pressure.
Missed Dose:
Take Toprol as soon as you remember it. If you realize it only during your next medication period, take only the required dose at that time.