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Nolvadex-D 20 mg
Treating oestrogen-receptor-positive breast cancer.
Gabapentin Sandoz
Epilepsy
Treating nerve pain referred to as neuropathic pain, such as diabetic neuropathy or post-herpetic neuralgia, which occurs after having shingles.
Preventing migraine, but this is an unlicensed use and only recommended by specialist if other treatments for migraines have not worked.
Gabapentin GPO 300 mg
Epilepsy
Treating nerve pain referred to as neuropathic pain, such as diabetic neuropathy or post-herpetic neuralgia, which occurs after having shingles.
Preventing migraine, but this is an unlicensed use and only recommended by specialist if other treatments for migraines have not worked.
Gabapentin GPO 100 mg
Epilepsy
Treating nerve pain referred to as neuropathic pain, such as diabetic neuropathy or post-herpetic neuralgia, which occurs after having shingles.
Preventing migraine, but this is an unlicensed use and only recommended by specialist if other treatments for migraines have not worked.
Depakine Chrono CR 500 mg
Contain the active ingredient : Sodium Valproate which is also used to treat adults with a completely unrelated condition called bipolar affective disorder or manic depression. It treats episodes of mania and can also be taken as a mood stabiliser to help prevent further episodes of mania.
In addition sodium valproate is sometimes used off-licence to prevent migraine in adults.
Sodium valproate prevents epileptic fits by stabilising excessive electrical activity in the brain. It is thought to achieve this in two ways: by increasing the activity of a natural 'nerve-calming' agent called GABA in the brain, and by preventing electrical signals from building up in nerve cells in the brain.
It's not fully understood how sodium valproate works as a mood stabiliser in bipolar disorder, but it is thought to be to do with the increased activity of GABA in the brain.
What is it used for?
Treatment of generalized epilepsy (clonic, tonic, tonic-clonic, absence, myoclonic or atonic seizures). Lennox-Gastaut syndrome.
Treatment of partial epilepsy: Partial seizures with or without secondary generalization.
Treatment and prevention of mania associated with bipolar disorders.
Size : 40 tablets / bottle
Depakine Oral Solution (200 mg/ ml)
Contain the active ingredient : Sodium Valproate which is also used to treat adults with a completely unrelated condition called bipolar affective disorder or manic depression. It treats episodes of mania and can also be taken as a mood stabiliser to help prevent further episodes of mania.
In addition sodium valproate is sometimes used off-licence to prevent migraine in adults.
Sodium valproate prevents epileptic fits by stabilising excessive electrical activity in the brain. It is thought to achieve this in two ways: by increasing the activity of a natural 'nerve-calming' agent called GABA in the brain, and by preventing electrical signals from building up in nerve cells in the brain.
It's not fully understood how sodium valproate works as a mood stabiliser in bipolar disorder, but it is thought to be to do with the increased activity of GABA in the brain.
What is it used for?
Treatment of generalized epilepsy (clonic, tonic, tonic-clonic, absence, myoclonic or atonic seizures). Lennox-Gastaut syndrome.
Treatment of partial epilepsy: Partial seizures with or without secondary generalization.
Treatment and prevention of mania associated with bipolar disorders.
Size : 60 ml / bottle
One-Alpha 1 mcg
Softening of the bones due to lack of vitamin D and hence calcium in the body (rickets and osteomalacia).
Correcting the level of calcium in the blood in people who have overactive or underactive parathyroid glands (hypo or hyperparathyroidism).
Correcting low blood calcium levels (hypocalcaemia) in newborn babies.
One-Alpha 0.25 mcg
Softening of the bones due to lack of vitamin D and hence calcium in the body (rickets and osteomalacia).
Correcting the level of calcium in the blood in people who have overactive or underactive parathyroid glands (hypo or hyperparathyroidism).
Correcting low blood calcium levels (hypocalcaemia) in newborn babies.
Glakay 15 mg
Fosamax Plus
Treating osteoporosis in women who have passed the menopause. Alendronic acid reduces the risk of breaking a bone, including fractures of the spine or hip.
Treating osteoporosis in men. Alendronic reduces the risk of breaking a bone in the spine.
Preventing and treating osteoporosis in people who are having long-term treatment with corticosteroids such as prednisolone.
Bonmax 70 mg
Treating osteoporosis in women who have passed the menopause. Alendronic acid reduces the risk of breaking a bone, including fractures of the spine or hip.
Treating osteoporosis in men. Alendronic reduces the risk of breaking a bone in the spine.
Preventing and treating osteoporosis in people who are having long-term treatment with corticosteroids such as prednisolone.
Alendronate 70 mg
Treating osteoporosis in women who have passed the menopause. Alendronic acid reduces the risk of breaking a bone, including fractures of the spine or hip.
Treating osteoporosis in men. Alendronic reduces the risk of breaking a bone in the spine.
Preventing and treating osteoporosis in people who are having long-term treatment with corticosteroids such as prednisolone.
Alcon Acular Eye Drops
Contain the active ingredient : Ketorolac Trometamol, which is a type of medicine called a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).
Ketorolac trometamol works by blocking the action of a substance in the body called cyclo-oxygenase (COX). Cyclo-oxygenase is involved in producing prostaglandins, in response to injury or certain diseases, such as arthritis. These prostaglandins cause pain, swelling and inflammation. Ketorolac trometamol blocks the production of these prostaglandins and so is effective at relieving pain and inflammation.
Acular eye drops are used to treat pain and swelling after eye surgery.
What is it used for?
Pain and inflammation of the eye.
Size : 5 ml
English instruction inside the box
Co-Diovan 160/25 mg
Contains 2 active ingredients: Valsartan & Hydrochlorothiazide.
Hydrochlorothiazide is a type of medicine called a thiazide diuretic. Thiazide diuretics act in the kidneys, where they increase the production of urine.
They work by causing the kidneys to increase the amount of salts, such as potassium and sodium, that are filtered out of the blood and into the urine. When these salts are filtered out of the blood by the kidneys, water is drawn alongside them. As hydrochlorothiazide increases the removal of salts from the blood, it also causes more water to be drawn out of the blood and into the urine.
Removing water from the blood decreases the volume of fluid circulating through the blood vessels. The drop in fluid volume results in a drop in the pressure of the fluid within the blood vessels, which helps to lower high blood pressure. It also decreases the effort required by the heart to pump blood around the body.
Valsartan is a type of medicine called an angiotensin II antagonist. It works by blocking receptors in the body known as angiotensin II receptors. This prevents the action of a hormone called angiotensin II.
Angiotensin II is produced naturally by the body and plays an important part in regulating blood pressure and fluid balance. It has two main actions. It causes the blood vessels to narrow and the kidneys to retain salt and water.
As valsartan blocks angiotensin II receptors, it prevents the actions of angiotensin II, causing its effects to be reversed. As a result, the blood vessels widen and the amount of fluid removed from the blood by the kidneys is increased. This decreases the amount of fluid in the blood vessels, which lessens the resistance and pressure in the blood vessels. The overall effect of this is a reduction in blood pressure.
Valsartan and hydrochlorothiazide have an additive effect on lowering blood pressure. This combination medicine is used to treat high blood pressure in people whose blood pressure is not adequately controlled with just valsartan.
What is it used for?
High blood pressure with no known cause (essential hypertension).
Size: 28 tablets /box
Co-Diovan 160/12.5 mg
Contains 2 active ingredients: Valsartan & Hydrochlorothiazide.
Hydrochlorothiazide is a type of medicine called a thiazide diuretic. Thiazide diuretics act in the kidneys, where they increase the production of urine.
They work by causing the kidneys to increase the amount of salts, such as potassium and sodium, that are filtered out of the blood and into the urine. When these salts are filtered out of the blood by the kidneys, water is drawn alongside them. As hydrochlorothiazide increases the removal of salts from the blood, it also causes more water to be drawn out of the blood and into the urine.
Removing water from the blood decreases the volume of fluid circulating through the blood vessels. The drop in fluid volume results in a drop in the pressure of the fluid within the blood vessels, which helps to lower high blood pressure. It also decreases the effort required by the heart to pump blood around the body.
Valsartan is a type of medicine called an angiotensin II antagonist. It works by blocking receptors in the body known as angiotensin II receptors. This prevents the action of a hormone called angiotensin II.
Angiotensin II is produced naturally by the body and plays an important part in regulating blood pressure and fluid balance. It has two main actions. It causes the blood vessels to narrow and the kidneys to retain salt and water.
As valsartan blocks angiotensin II receptors, it prevents the actions of angiotensin II, causing its effects to be reversed. As a result, the blood vessels widen and the amount of fluid removed from the blood by the kidneys is increased. This decreases the amount of fluid in the blood vessels, which lessens the resistance and pressure in the blood vessels. The overall effect of this is a reduction in blood pressure.
Valsartan and hydrochlorothiazide have an additive effect on lowering blood pressure. This combination medicine is used to treat high blood pressure in people whose blood pressure is not adequately controlled with just valsartan.
What is it used for?
High blood pressure with no known cause (essential hypertension).
Size: 28 tablets /box
Co-Diovan 80/12.5 mg
Contains 2 active ingredients: Valsartan & Hydrochlorothiazide.
Hydrochlorothiazide is a type of medicine called a thiazide diuretic. Thiazide diuretics act in the kidneys, where they increase the production of urine.
They work by causing the kidneys to increase the amount of salts, such as potassium and sodium, that are filtered out of the blood and into the urine. When these salts are filtered out of the blood by the kidneys, water is drawn alongside them. As hydrochlorothiazide increases the removal of salts from the blood, it also causes more water to be drawn out of the blood and into the urine.
Removing water from the blood decreases the volume of fluid circulating through the blood vessels. The drop in fluid volume results in a drop in the pressure of the fluid within the blood vessels, which helps to lower high blood pressure. It also decreases the effort required by the heart to pump blood around the body.
Valsartan is a type of medicine called an angiotensin II antagonist. It works by blocking receptors in the body known as angiotensin II receptors. This prevents the action of a hormone called angiotensin II.
Angiotensin II is produced naturally by the body and plays an important part in regulating blood pressure and fluid balance. It has two main actions. It causes the blood vessels to narrow and the kidneys to retain salt and water.
As valsartan blocks angiotensin II receptors, it prevents the actions of angiotensin II, causing its effects to be reversed. As a result, the blood vessels widen and the amount of fluid removed from the blood by the kidneys is increased. This decreases the amount of fluid in the blood vessels, which lessens the resistance and pressure in the blood vessels. The overall effect of this is a reduction in blood pressure.
Valsartan and hydrochlorothiazide have an additive effect on lowering blood pressure. This combination medicine is used to treat high blood pressure in people whose blood pressure is not adequately controlled with just valsartan.
What is it used for?
High blood pressure with no known cause (essential hypertension).
Size: 28 tablets /box