DrugPamphlet Egypt: Egyptian Drug Guide & Commentaries

MEDICAL INFORMATION: This is a potent medication with significant risks. It must only be used under the strict supervision of a dermatologist experienced in the use of systemic retinoids. This information is for educational purposes and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Acitretin® (Kahira / Sabaa) Summary Acitretin is a systemic retinoid, a synthetic derivative of Vitamin A, used to treat severe and resistant forms of psoriasis and other skin keratinization disorders. It is a potent medication reserved for cases that have not responded to other treatments. Acitretin works by normalizing the excessive growth and differentiation of skin cells. Due to its significant risk of causing severe birth defects, its use is strictly controlled. BLACK BOX WARNING: EXTREME RISK OF SEVERE BIRTH DEFECTS Acitretin is a potent human teratogen and is absolutely contraindicated in pregnancy. There is an extremely high risk that a severely deformed infant will res...

Manufacturer: Produced in Egypt by Kahira Pharm. & Chem. Ind. Co. under license from Abbott Laboratories . Important Note: This Content Has Been Updated! You've reached a page for Isoptin® 80 mg tablets. We have since created a single, comprehensive guide that covers all formulations of Isoptin (Verapamil), including the 80 mg tablets, the 240 mg SR tablets, and the IV injection. For the most accurate and up-to-date information on how this medication works, its uses for angina and arrhythmias, dosage, and critical safety warnings, please refer to our new main guide. >> Click Here for The Complete Guide to Isoptin (Verapamil) << This page has been kept for archival purposes and to redirect visitors who may arrive via old links.

Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Lotensine is a prescription-only medication that can have significant effects and interactions. Use only as prescribed and monitored by a doctor. Lotensine (Captopril): A Complete Guide to the ACE Inhibitor Manufacturer: Kahira Pharm. & Chem. Ind. Co., Cairo, Egypt Category: Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitor Active Ingredient: Captopril (available in 25 mg tablets) Summary Lotensine (Captopril) is a medication used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) and congestive heart failure. As an Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) inhibitor, it works by relaxing blood vessels, which lowers blood pressure and makes it easier for the heart to pump blood. It is often used alone or in combination with other antihypertensive agents, particularly thiazide diuretics, with which it has an additive effect. Mechanism of Action: How Lotensine Wor...