Glivec
Glivec tablets contain the active ingredient imatinib mesilate, which is a type of anticancer medicine called a protein tyrosine kinase inhibitor. It is mainly used to treat cancer of the blood cells (leukaemia), but is also used to treat a rare ... [... more]
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Zorac
Tazarotene is a type of medicine known as a retinoid. Retinoids have a structure similar to vitamin A and are involved in the normal growth of skin cells. Tazarotene works by inhibiting the excessive cell growth and keratinisation (process by ... [... more]
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Tenif
Nifedipine belongs to a group of medicines called calcium channel blockers, which act on the heart and blood vessels. Nifedipine slows the movement of calcium through cells, which has two effects. Firstly, it decreases the rate at which the heart ... [... more]
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Mycil Ointment
This ointment contains two ingredients, tolnaftate and benzalkonium chloride solution.Tolnaftate is a well-established chemical that has potent antifungal actions. Benzalkonium chloride has potent anti-microbial actions.Antifungal medicines alter ... [... more]
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Citramag
Magnesium carbonate when mixed in water combines with citric acid to form magnesium citrate which acts as an 'osmotic laxative'. It works by causing water to be drawn into the lower bowel. This increases the water content and volume of the ... [... more]
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Valoid injection
Valoid injection contains the active ingredient cyclizine, which is a type of medicine called an antihistamine. It is mainly used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting following surgery or radiotherapy, or associated with middle ear disorders. ... [... more]
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Bextra (sales and marketing suspended in UK - 7/4/05)
Bextra tablets contain the active ingredient valdecoxib, which is a type of medicine known as a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).NSAIDs work by blocking the action of a substance in the body called cyclo-oxygenase. Cyclo-oxygenase is ... [... more]
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Truvada
Truvada tablets contain two active ingredients, tenofovir disoproxil and emtricitabine. Emtricitabine belongs to a class of medicines called nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs). Tenofovir is a very closely related medicine, called ... [... more]
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Disprin
Disprin dispersible tablets contain the active ingredient acetylsalicylic acid, otherwise known as aspirin. (NB. Aspirin is also available without a brand name, ie as the generic medicine.) Aspirin in low doses, eg 75-100mg, does not have this ... [... more]
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Modecate
Fluphenazine decanoate belongs to a group of medicines known as the phenothiazine antipsychotics. It is sometimes described as a 'major tranquilliser'. It acts by blocking a variety of receptors in the brain, particularly dopamine receptors. ... [... more]
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Cialis
Cialis tablets contain the active ingredient tadalafil, which is a medicine used in the treatment of erectile dysfunction (impotence). Tadalafil is called a phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitor, and works by preventing the action of a chemical in ... [... more]
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Diclomax (diclofenac)
Diclomax SR capsules and Diclomax Retard capsules contain the active ingredient diclofenac sodium, which is a type of medicine called a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). NSAIDs are used to relieve pain and inflammation. (NB. ... [... more]
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