DrugPamphlet Egypt: Egyptian Drug Guide & Commentaries

Thiotex Thiotex GIaucoma:Thiotex at dosages of either 75 mg daily for two months or 150 mg daily for one month, was administered to 75 subjects with open-angle glaucoma. Thirty-one others served as controls and were given only local hypotensive therapy.The greatest improvements in both biochemical parameters of glaucoma and visual function were seen in the group receiving 150 mg lipoic acid. Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury: After an area has been deprived of blood for a period of time, such as occurs in the brain after a stroke or in cardiac tissue after — clot dissolution, reperfusion of the tissues causes a burst of free radical formation. Several animal studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of DHLA in the prevention of reperfusion injury. Other possible effects.’ Other potential therapeutic uses for ALA or DHLA include: protection from radiation injury, prevention of neurological disorders by preventing oxidative damage of the central nervous system, prevent...

OXY-POL Dosage and Administration: Topical, a thin strip (approximately 1 cm.) of ointment 2-4 times daily till improvement occurs. Precautions: Patients intolerant of one tetracycline or polymyxin may be intolerant of other tetracyclines or polymyxins. Pregnancy : Problems in humans have not been documented. Breast-feeding : Problems in humans have not been documented. Pediatrics . No pediatrics - specific problems have been documented to date. Contra-Indications: Cases intolerant of oxytetracycline and polymyxin-B. Side Effects: Rarely, hypersensitivity may occur in susceptible patients. Presentation: Boxes of 1 or 100 tubes each 5 g. Keep away from reach of children. To be used under medical supervision ...—‘Eipico Ophthalmics 21-8-2005 pms:BLACK C 355 600 PAM 000 EGYPTIAN tNT. PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES Co. E. I. P. 1. Co. 10th OF RAMADAN CITY, AREA Bi P.O.BOX 149 TENTH, EGYPT.

Frusemide Pamphlet Effects on Diagnostic Tests: Frusemide therapy alters electrolyte balance and liver and renal function tests. Pregnancy: Frusemidé should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus. Nursing mothers: Because it appears in breast milk, caution should be exercised when frusemide is administered to a nursing mother . Paediatric Use: Use Frusemide with caution in neonates. The usual paediatric dose can be used, but dosing intervals should be extended. In neonates with respiratory distress syndrome, diuretic treatment with frusemide in the first few weeks of life may _____ increase the risk of persistent patent ductus arteriosus (PDA). Hearing loss in neonates has been associated with the use of frusemide injection. Warnings: Sudden alterations of fluid and electrolyte balance in patients with liver cirrhosis may precipitate hepatic coma; therefore strict observation is necessary during the peri...

Klarimix Pamphlet Warnings: Clarithromycin is principally excreted via liver and kidney. Clarithromycin may be administered without dosage adjustment to patients with hepatic impairment and normal renal function. However, in presence of severe renal impairment, with or without coexisting hepatic impairment, dose adjustment is necessary. Interactions: Clarithromycin has been shown not to interact with oral contraceptives. As with other macrolide antibiotics, the use of Clarithromycin in patients concurrently taking drugs metabolized by cytochrom P450 s’stem (e.g warfarin, ergot alkaloids, triazolam, midazolam, disopyramide, lovastatin phenytoin and cyclosporin) may be associated with elevation inserum levels of these other drugs. The administration of Clarithromycin to patients who are receiving theophylline has been associated with an increase in serum ttieophylUne and potentiates theophyfline toxicity. Clarithromycin is contraindicated in patients receiving te...