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Ramipril

Ramipril, sold under the brand name Altace among others, is an ACE inhibitor type medication used to treat high blood pressure, heart failure, and diabetic kidney disease.[1] It can also be used as a preventative medication in patients over 55 years old to reduce the risk of having a heart attack, stroke or cardiovascular death in patients shown to be at high risk, such as some diabetics and patients with vascular disease.[2][3][4&#9...

Retapamulin

Retapamulin is a topical antibiotic developed by GlaxoSmithKline. It is the first drug in the new class of pleuromutilin antibiotics to be approved for human use. It is marketed as an ointment under the brand names Altabax and Altargo. Retapamulin was approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration in April 2007 for the treatment of bacterial skin infections such as impetigo. In May 2007, retapamulin received approval in the EU from the European Medicines Agency for the same indi...

Tretinoin, ATRA

Tretinoin, also known as all-trans retinoic acid (ATRA), is a medication used for the treatment of acne and acute promyelocytic leukemia.[5][6][7] For acne, it is applied to the skin as a cream, gel or ointment.[7] For leukemia, it is taken by mouth for up to three months.[5] Topical tretinoin is also the most extensively investigated retinoid therapy for photoaging.[8] Common side effects when use...

Tretinoin

Tretinoin, also known as all-trans retinoic acid (ATRA), is a medication used for the treatment of acne and acute promyelocytic leukemia.[5][6][7] For acne, it is applied to the skin as a cream, gel or ointment.[7] For leukemia, it is taken by mouth for up to three months.[5] Topical tretinoin is also the most extensively investigated retinoid therapy for photoaging.[8] Common side effects when use...

I have these tablets and cannot remember what they for. ## I got a drug called Altosec and am trying to find out what it is for. Please let me know...... Thank You ## Altosec is a foreign brand name for Omeprazole, used to treat various gastro-intestinal disorders such as heartburn and GERD.

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i have medication with an expiry of Apr 2011 would it be safe for me to use? what would be the dangers of using the expired medication? ## Altosec contains the active ingredient Omeprazole and it doesn't get dangerous once it's expired, but it does begin to lose effectiveness, so it probably won't work as well as it did when it was new. Learn more Altosec details here. Are there any other questions or comments?

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Dosage and directions for Altosec 20 ## From what I was able to gather Altosec is not from the US, I believe it's from South Africa. I did however I located the active ingredient, it's Omeprazole. To learn more click on the link below... Do you have any more questions or information to add? Please post back if you do. ## What is the drug Altosec 20 used for? They are capsules. ## I use altosec for acid reflux. Ever since i started using it i have never had reflux. It also healed my bruising i had internally. ## Quite correct, it's from South Africa, but where better to find a cure for anything abdominal where it would be an every day expected occurrence. This product is amazing, it really hones in where it is supposed to!

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Lovastatin

Lovastatin, sold under the brand name Mevacor among others, is a statin medication, to treat high blood cholesterol and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.[2] Its use is recommended together with lifestyle changes.[2] It is taken by mouth.[2] Common side effects include diarrhea, constipation, headache, muscles pains, rash, and trouble sleeping.[2] Serious side effects may include liver problems, muscle breakdown, and kidn...

Ethinyl Estradiol + Levonorgestrel

Extended or continuous cycle combined oral contraceptive pills are a packaging of combined oral contraceptive pills (COCPs) that reduce or eliminate the withdrawal bleeding that would occur once every 28 days in traditionally packaged COCPs. It works by reducing the frequency of the pill-free or placebo days. Extended cycle use of COCPs may also be called menstrual suppression,[2] although other hormonal medications or medication delivery systems (hormonal intrauterine devi...

how much time takes to heal up a torn muscle. ## for which ailment altraday is prescribed ? pain killer or healing medicine for torn muscles ## Altraday contains the active ingredient Aceclofenac, it is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory, so it will help with the pain and swelling, but not the actual healing, that will still take some time and the muscle will really had to do that on its own. Side effects may include: nausea, headache, dizziness and stomach irritation. Learn more: Is there anything else I can help with? ## i m 24 yrs female . i m suffering from lower back pain. doctor advised me to take altraday medicine once in a day for month but when i stop taking it pain occurs again.i want to know why does it happen and taking altraday for more than a month effects on us. please do r...

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Brompheniramine + Phenylpropanolamine

Dimetapp is an American brand of over-the-counter cold and allergy medicines that is manufactured by Foundation Consumer Brands. At one point, Dimetapp as a household word referred to a single combination preparation marketed to relieve symptoms of the cold, containing brompheniramine (an antihistamine) and phenylephrine (decongestant replacing the formerly used pseudoephedrine, which itself replaced phenylpropanolamine). Variants were created, including Dimetapp DM with the addition of dext...

What is it prescribed for? ## Altosec contains the active ingredient Omeprazole, it is a proton pump inhibitor that is used to reduce the amount of acid produced by the stomach, to prevent or treat conditions such as: ulcers, heartburn, GERD and gastritis. Side effects may include: nausea, dizziness, stomach pain and flatulence. Learn more: Are there any other questions or comments?

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what is it subcribe for. ## Would like to know more about Altosec 20mg ## Altosec is not from the US, it's listed as a drug from South Africa. I did however locate the active ingredient, it's Omeprazole. Omeprazole is used in the treatment of dyspepsia, peptic ulcer disease (PUD), gastroesophageal reflux disease (GORD/GERD) and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. To learn more click on the link below... Do you have any more questions or information to add? Please post back if you do. ## Does anyone know the correct eating habits that accompany the intake of ALTOSEC / OMEPRAZOLE. i have been told that to completely heal you have to consume only certain foods ## is altosec for stomach ulcer or for a spastic colon?? can i drink it before meals?

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What are the side effects of expired altosec? Anything serious? ## Hello, Monica! How are you? No, there's nothing to worry about. It doesn't become toxic or anything, it just starts to become less effective, so it may not work as well. The FDA lists the typical side effects of this medication as possibly including nausea, dizziness, flatulence and stomach pain. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Aluminum Hydroxide

Aluminic hydroxide Aluminium(III) hydroxide Aluminium hydroxide Aluminum trihydroxide Hydrated alumina Orthoaluminic acid Identifiers CAS Number 21645-51-2Y 3D model (JSmol) Interactive image ChEBI CHEBI:33130Y ChEMBL ChEMBL1200706N ChemSpider 8351587Y DrugBank DB06723 ECHA InfoCard 100.040.433 KEGG D02416 PubChem CID 10176082 RTECS number BD0940000 UNII 5QB0T2IUN0Y CompTox Dashboard (EPA) DTXSID2036405 InChI InChI=1S/Al.3H2O/h;3*1H2/q+3;;...

Aceclofenac + Paracetamol

Aceclofenac is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) analog of diclofenac. It is used for the relief of pain and inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis and ankylosing spondylitis. It was patented in 1983 and approved for medical use in 1992.[4] Contents 1 Side effects 2 Chemistry 3 Society and culture 3.1 Availability 4 References 5 External links Side effects Aceclofenac should not be given to people with porphyria or breast-feeding mothers, an...

I need know is this medicine is with prescription because I need it for my mom . ## I believe the mediation you are referring to is Alprazolam, a generic for Xanax and NO, it is available by prescription only. This is a Benzodiazepine, these are very potent medications used to treat anxiety and nervous disorders and they carry the risk of serious side effects or reactions, so they can only be used under a doctor's supervision. Some of these side effects may include: nausea, somnolence, irritability and dizziness. You can read more about it here: Did you have any other questions?

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Oxaprozin Potassium

Oxaprozin, also known as oxaprozinum, is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID),[1] used to relieve the inflammation, swelling, stiffness, and joint pain associated with osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Chemically, it is a propionic acid derivative. Safety and efficacy has been established in children over 6 years with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis only, and there is an increased risk of adverse reactions in the elderly population. It was patented in 1967 and ap...

i want to know what it is exactly and what the side effects are when using it ## Altosec is a drug used in South Africa. Omeprazole 20mg is generally well tolerated. Some of the most frequent side effects of omeprazole (experienced by over 1% of those taking the drug) are headache, diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea and dizziness, although in clinical trials the incidence of these effects with omeprazole was mostly comparable to that found with placebo. For more information about this drug click on the link below… Do you have any more questions or information to add? Please post back if you do… ## is altosec 20 addictive ## Hi for abt. 2 weeks. I have upper back pain chest pains in the centre and a lot a lot of burping someone told me abt altosec20 pls help me. ## Hi, Is there...

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What are the replacing drugs/alternative drugs with different names that I can use. As lefra is available in very high cost, which can't afford easily. ## what are the replacing drugs/alternative drugs i can use. as lefra20 is available in very high cost,which can not afford easily. ## suffering from Rhmetoid Arthritis, age 50 year, female ## want to know alternative cheaper drug, and what is the course of treatment, and how long can I keep taking them without major side effects.

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