Lanareuma

Lanareuma may be available in the countries listed below.

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Piroxicam

Piroxicam is reported as an ingredient of Lanareuma in the following countries:

• Indonesia

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Quinapril Biogaran

Quinapril Biogaran may be available in the countries listed below.

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Quinapril

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

• France

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Tolbutamide Apotex

Tolbutamide Apotex may be available in the countries listed below.

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Tolbutamide

Tolbutamide is reported as an ingredient of Tolbutamide Apotex in the following countries:

• Netherlands

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ropivacaine

Generic Name: ropivacaine (roe PIV a kane)

Brand names: Naropin, Naropin Polyamp, Naropin SDV, Naropin Novaplus

What is ropivacaine?

Ropivacaine is an anesthetic (numbing medicine) that blocks the nerve impulses that send pain signals to your brain.

Ropivacaine is used as a local (in only one area) anesthesia for a spinal block, also called an epidural. The medication is used to provide anesthesia during a surgery or C-section, or to ease labor pains.

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

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

You should not receive ropivacaine if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any type of numbing medicine.

Before receiving ropivacaine, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have liver disease, heart disease, or kidney disease.

Tell your caregivers at once if you have a serious side effect such as: confusion, feeling like you might pass out, problems with speech or vision, ringing in your ears, numbness or tingling around your mouth, seizure, weak or shallow breathing, fast or slow heart rate, weak pulse, gasping, or feeling unusually hot.

This medication can cause numbness over a large portion of your body. Take care to avoid injury before the feeling has returned completely.

Spinal numbing medications can have long-lasting or permanent effects on certain body processes such as sexual function, bowel or bladder control, and movement or feeling in your legs or feet. Talk with your doctor about your specific risk of nerve damage from ropivacaine.

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

You should not receive ropivacaine if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any type of numbing medicine.

Before receiving ropivacaine, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have:

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If you have any of these conditions, you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely receive ropivacaine.

FDA pregnancy category B. This medication is not expected to be harmful to an unborn baby. It is not known whether ropivacaine can pass 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.

How is ropivacaine given?

Ropivacaine is given as an injection through a needle placed into an area of your middle or lower back near your spine. You will receive this injection in a clinic or hospital setting.

Your breathing, blood pressure, oxygen levels, and other vital signs will be watched closely while you are receiving ropivacaine.

Spinal numbing medications can have long-lasting or permanent effects on certain body processes such as sexual function, bowel or bladder control, and movement or feeling in your legs or feet. Talk with your doctor about your specific risk of nerve damage from ropivacaine.

What happens if I miss a dose?

Since ropivacaine is given as needed before a surgery or other medical procedure, you are not likely to be on a dosing schedule.

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 extreme drowsiness, ringing in your ears, blurred vision, fainting, seizure (convulsions), weak or shallow breathing, or breathing that stops.

What should I avoid after receiving ropivacaine?

This medication can cause numbness over a large portion of your body. Take care to avoid injury before the feeling has returned completely.

Ropivacaine side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives or red skin rash; dizziness; sneezing; difficulty breathing; nausea or vomiting; sweating; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Tell your caregivers 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.

Ropivacaine Dosing Information

Usual Adult Dose for Local Anesthesia:

Postoperative analgesia:
Lumbar epidural method:
Initial: 75 to 200 mg injected via lumbar epidural administration. The onset of action should occur within 10 to 30 minutes and should last approximately 2 to 6 hours.
Maintenance:
12 to 28 mg/hour administered via lumbar epidural continuous infusion.

Thoracic epidural:
Initial:
25 to 75 mg injected via thoracic epidural administration.
Maintenance:
12 to 28 mg/hour administered via thoracic epidural continuous infusion.
Cumulative epidural dosages up to 770 mg over a 24 hour period for postoperative pain have been well tolerated in adult patients.

Nerve block:
A major nerve block such as a brachial plexus block, may be established by injecting 175 to 250 mg of ropivacaine into the appropriate area of the nerve. The onset of action occurs in approximately 15 to 30 minutes with a duration of 5 to 8 hours.

A field block such as a minor nerve block or infiltration, may be established by injecting 5 to 200 mg of ropivacaine. The onset of action occurs within 1 to 15 minutes with an expected duration of 2 to 6 hours.

Usual Adult Dose for Cesarean Section:

Lumbar epidural method:
100 to 150 mg injected via lumbar epidural administration. The onset of action should occur within 15 to 25 minutes and should last approximately 2 to 4 hours. It is recommended that the 0.5% solution in doses not exceeding 150 mg be employed for cesarean sections.

Usual Adult Dose for Labor Pain:

Lumbar epidural method:
Initial: 20 to 40 mg injected via lumbar epidural administration. The onset of action should occur within 10 to 15 minutes and should last approximately 0.5 to 1.5 hours.
Maintenance:
12 to 28 mg/hour administered via lumbar epidural continuous infusion.

Incremental injections, also known as top- ups, may be made by administering a dose of 20 to 30 mg per hour.

Usual Pediatric Dose for Local Anesthesia:

Caudal Block:
2 to 8 years: 2 mg/kg

Epidural Block (other than caudal block):
1.7 mg/kg

Epidural continuous infusion:
4 months to 7 years: Loading dose of 1 mg/kg followed by 0.4 mg/kg/hr continuous epidural infusion

What other drugs will affect ropivacaine?

Many drugs can interact with ropivacaine. Below is just a partial list. Tell your doctor if you are using:

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  a heart rhythm medication such as amiodarone (Cordarone, Pacerone), bretylium (Bretylan, Tosylate), dofetilide (Tikosyn), ibutilide (Corvert), mexiletine (Mexitil), or sotalol (Betapace);

  
  


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This list is not complete and there may be other drugs that can interact with ropivacaine. 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.

More ropivacaine resources

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

• ropivacaine Injection Advanced Consumer (Micromedex) - Includes Dosage Information


• Ropivacaine MedFacts Consumer Leaflet (Wolters Kluwer)


• Ropivacaine Professional Patient Advice (Wolters Kluwer)


• Naropin Prescribing Information (FDA)

Compare ropivacaine with other medications

• Cesarean Section
• Labor Pain
• Local Anesthesia

Where can I get more information?

• Your doctor or pharmacist can provide more information about ropivacaine.

See also: ropivacaine side effects (in more detail)

Fluprednidene

Scheme

Rec.INN

ATC (Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification)

D07AB07,D07XB03

CAS registry number (Chemical Abstracts Service)

0002193-87-5

Chemical Formula

C22-H27-F-O5

Molecular Weight

390

Therapeutic Categories

Dermatological agent

Adrenal cortex hormone, glucocorticoid

Chemical Name

Pregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione, 9-fluoro-11,17,21-trihydroxy-16-methylene-, (11ß)-

Foreign Names

• Fluprednidenum (Latin)
• Flupredniden (German)
• Fluprednidène (French)
• Fluprednideno (Spanish)

Generic Names

• Fluprednidene (OS: BAN, DCIT)
• Fluprednidène (OS: DCF)
• Fluprednyliden (IS)
• Fluprednylidene (IS)
• FPA (IS)
• StC 1106 (IS)

Brand Names

• Candio-Hermal Plus (Fluprednidene and Nystatin)
  Almirall Hermal, Germany



• Catrigel (Fluprednidene and Miconazole)
  Vocate, Greece



• Crinohermal (Fluprednidene and Estradiol)
  Almirall Hermal, Germany; Almirall Hermal, Luxembourg



• Decoderm compositum (Fluprednidene and Gentamicin)
  Hermal, Austria; Reckitt Benckiser, Belgium



• Decoderm
  Almirall Hermal, Germany; Almirall Hermal, Luxembourg; Hermal, Austria; Merck, Indonesia; Reckitt Benckiser, Belgium



• Decoderm bivalent (Fluprednidene and Miconazole)
  Almirall, Switzerland



• Decoderm tri (Fluprednidene and Miconazole)
  Almirall Hermal, Germany



• Domycotin (Fluprednidene and Miconazole)
  Help, Greece



• Edmudo (Fluprednidene and Miconazole)
  Rafarm, Greece



• Expectein (Fluprednidene and Miconazole)
  Farmedia, Greece



• Feminella (Fluprednidene and Miconazole)
  Viofar, Greece



• Finicort (Fluprednidene and Miconazole)
  Gabriel Health, Greece



• Flenazole (Fluprednidene and Miconazole)
  Target Pharma, Greece



• Flumicomplex (Fluprednidene and Miconazole)
  Alapis Pharma, Greece



• Fluniprol (Fluprednidene and Miconazole)
  Proel, Greece



• Flunovon (Fluprednidene and Miconazole)
  Nobopharm, Greece



• Fluprednidene Acetate + Miconazole Nitrate Bevo (Fluprednidene and Miconazole)
  Bevo, Greece



• Fosemyk (Fluprednidene and Miconazole)
  Dekaz, Greece



• Fumicon (Fluprednidene and Miconazole)
  Leovan, Greece



• Gentacortin (Fluprednidene and Gentamicin)
  Merck, Indonesia



• Iflerit (Fluprednidene and Miconazole)
  Velka, Greece



• Micoflup (Fluprednidene and Miconazole)
  Chrispa, Greece



• Micogen (Fluprednidene and Miconazole)
  Genepharm, Greece



• Oxigon (Fluprednidene and Miconazole)
  Leovan, Greece



• Sali-Decoderm (Fluprednidene and Salicylic Acid)
  Almirall Hermal, Germany



• Vobaderm (Fluprednidene and Miconazole)
  Almirall, Austria; Almirall Hermal, Germany

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Glossary

BAN	British Approved Name
DCF	Dénomination Commune Française
DCIT	Denominazione Comune Italiana
IS	Inofficial Synonym
OS	Official Synonym
Rec.INN	Recommended International Nonproprietary Name (World Health Organization)

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Piroxicam Pharmachemie

Piroxicam Pharmachemie may be available in the countries listed below.

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Piroxicam

Piroxicam is reported as an ingredient of Piroxicam Pharmachemie in the following countries:

• Luxembourg

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Dolgesic

Dolgesic may be available in the countries listed below.

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Paracetamol

Paracetamol is reported as an ingredient of Dolgesic in the following countries:

• Spain

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Banzel

Pronunciation: roo-FIN-a-mide
Generic Name: Rufinamide
Brand Name: Banzel

Banzel is used for:

Treating seizures in certain patients with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome. It should be used along with other medicine(s).

Banzel is an anticonvulsant. Exactly how it works is not known, but it may work by slowing abnormal nerve impulses in the brain.

Do NOT use Banzel if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Banzel


• you have or a family member has a history of certain heart problems (eg, short QT syndrome)


• you have severe liver problems

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

Before using Banzel:

Some medical conditions may interact with Banzel. 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 history of heart problems


• if you have a history of mental or mood problems (eg, depression), suicidal thoughts or actions, or alcohol abuse or dependence


• if you are on dialysis


• if you have liver problems

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

• Divalproex or valproic acid because they may increase the risk of Banzel's side effects


• Carbamazepine, phenobarbital, phenytoin, or primidone because they may decrease Banzel's effectiveness


• Phenobarbital or phenytoin because the risk of their side effects may be increased by Banzel


• Carbamazepine, lamotrigine, oral contraceptives (eg, birth control pills), or triazolam because their effectiveness may be decreased by Banzel


• Medicines that may cause a certain type of irregular heartbeat (shortened QT interval). Ask your doctor if you are unsure if any of your medicines might shorten the QT interval

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

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

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


• Take Banzel by mouth with food.


• Shake well before each use.


• Use the bottle adapter and dosing syringe that come with Banzel to measure your dose. Be sure you understand how to use the adapter and syringe. Ask your pharmacist for help if you are unsure of how to measure your dose.


• Do not suddenly stop taking Banzel or your other seizure medicines. You may have an increased risk of seizures. If you need to stop Banzel or add a new medicine, your doctor will gradually lower your dose.


• Taking Banzel at the same time each day will help you remember to take it.


• Take Banzel on a regular schedule to get the most benefit from it.


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


• If you miss a dose of Banzel, 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 Banzel.

Important safety information:

• Banzel may cause drowsiness, dizziness, or blurred vision. These effects may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use Banzel 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 taking Banzel; it may add to their effects. Ask your pharmacist if you have questions about which medicines may cause drowsiness.


• Do NOT take more than the recommended dose without checking with your doctor.


• Banzel may increase the risk of suicidal thoughts or actions in some patients. Watch patients who take Banzel closely. Contact the doctor at once if new, worsened, or sudden symptoms such as depressed mood; anxious, restless, or irritable behavior; panic attacks; or any unusual change in mood or behavior occur. Contact the doctor right away if any signs of suicidal thoughts or actions occur.


• Contact your health care provider if your seizures become worse, if you have a new type of seizure, or if you develop a rash associated with a fever.


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


• Hormonal birth control (eg, birth control pills) may not work as well while you are taking Banzel. To prevent pregnancy, use an extra form of birth control (eg, condoms).


• Lab tests, including complete blood cell counts and liver function, may be performed while you use Banzel. These tests may be used to monitor your condition or check for side effects. Be sure to keep all doctor and lab appointments.


• Banzel should be used with extreme caution in CHILDREN younger than 4 years; safety and effectiveness in these children have not been confirmed.


• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of taking Banzel while you are pregnant. Banzel is found in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking Banzel.

Possible side effects of Banzel:

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:

Dizziness; drowsiness; headache; nausea; tiredness; vomiting.

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

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing or swallowing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); appetite changes; blood in the urine; change in the amount of urine produced; decreased coordination or trouble walking; fever, chills, or sore throat; irregular heartbeat; new or worsening behavior, or mental or mood changes (eg, aggression, agitation, anger, anxiety, depression, irritability, mania, panic attacks, restlessness); new or worsening seizures; severe muscle pain; severe or persistent dizziness, drowsiness, tiredness, or weakness; suicidal thoughts or attempts; swollen lymph nodes; tremor; trouble sleeping; unusual bruising or bleeding; vision changes (eg, blurred vision, double vision); yellowing of the skin or eyes, dark urine, or pale stools.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions or need medical advice about side effects, contact your doctor or health care provider. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088) or at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

See also: Banzel 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 Banzel:

Store Banzel 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 upright with the cap securely in place. The cap fits properly when the adapter is in place. Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Throw away any remaining medicine 90 days after the bottle is first opened. Keep Banzel out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

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


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

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• Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome

Glucopress

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Glipizide

Glipizide is reported as an ingredient of Glucopress in the following countries:

• Bulgaria


• Georgia

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