Acurenal

Acurenal may be available in the countries listed below.

Ingredient matches for Acurenal

Quinapril

Quinapril is reported as an ingredient of Acurenal in the following countries:

• Poland

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Apo-Lovastatin

Apo-Lovastatin may be available in the countries listed below.

Ingredient matches for Apo-Lovastatin

Lovastatin

Lovastatin is reported as an ingredient of Apo-Lovastatin in the following countries:

• Canada


• Czech Republic


• Guyana


• Singapore


• Vietnam

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Betamethasone Dipropionate Cream

Pronunciation: bay-tah-METH-uh-zone die-PRO-pee-oh-nate
Generic Name: Betamethasone Dipropionate
Brand Name: Generic only. No brands available.

Betamethasone Dipropionate Cream is used for:

Reducing itching, redness, and swelling associated with many skin conditions.

Betamethasone Dipropionate Cream is a topical corticosteroid. It works by depressing the formation, release, and activity of different cells and chemicals that cause swelling, redness, and itching.

Do NOT use Betamethasone Dipropionate Cream if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Betamethasone Dipropionate Cream or to another corticosteroid (eg, prednisone)

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Betamethasone Dipropionate Cream:

Some medical conditions may interact with Betamethasone Dipropionate Cream. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding


• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement


• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances


• if you have thinning of the skin, a skin infection, tuberculosis, chickenpox, shingles, measles, a positive TB skin test, or have recently been vaccinated

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Betamethasone Dipropionate Cream. Because little, if any, of Betamethasone Dipropionate Cream is absorbed into the blood, the risk of it interacting with another medicine is low.

Ask your health care provider if Betamethasone Dipropionate Cream may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use Betamethasone Dipropionate Cream:

Use Betamethasone Dipropionate Cream as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• Apply a small amount of medicine to the affected area. Gently rub the medicine in until it is evenly distributed. Wash your hands after applying Betamethasone Dipropionate Cream, unless your hands are part of the treated area. Do not apply Betamethasone Dipropionate Cream to the face, groin, or armpit unless otherwise directed by your doctor.


• Do not cover the treating area with bandages, wrappings, or other dressings unless advised to do so by your health care provider.


• If you miss a dose of Betamethasone Dipropionate Cream, apply it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not use 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Betamethasone Dipropionate Cream.

Important safety information:

• Betamethasone Dipropionate Cream is for external use only. Avoid contact with the eyes. If you get Betamethasone Dipropionate Cream in your eyes, immediately flush with cool tap water.


• Do not use Betamethasone Dipropionate Cream for other skin conditions at a later time.


• Betamethasone Dipropionate Cream has a corticosteroid in it. Before you start any new medicine, check the label to see if it has a corticosteroid in it too. If it does or if you are not sure, check with your doctor or pharmacist.


• If Betamethasone Dipropionate Cream was prescribed to treat the diaper area of a child, avoid using tight-fitting diapers or plastic pants.


• Check with your doctor before you have any vaccinations while you are using Betamethasone Dipropionate Cream.


• Corticosteroids may affect growth rate in CHILDREN and teenagers in some cases. They may need regular growth checks while they use Betamethasone Dipropionate Cream.


• Betamethasone Dipropionate Cream should be used with extreme caution in CHILDREN younger than 13 years old; safety and effectiveness in these children have not been confirmed.


• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Betamethasone Dipropionate Cream while you are pregnant. It is not known if Betamethasone Dipropionate Cream is found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use Betamethasone Dipropionate Cream, check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.

Possible side effects of Betamethasone Dipropionate Cream:

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Dry skin; mild, temporary stinging when applied.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); acne-like rash; burning, cracking, irritation, or peeling not present before you began using Betamethasone Dipropionate Cream; excessive hair growth; inflamed hair follicles; inflammation around the mouth; muscle weakness; thinning, softening, or discoloration of the skin; unusual weight gain, especially in the face.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center, or emergency room immediately. Symptoms may include increased thirst or urination; muscle weakness; unusual weight gain, especially in the face.

Proper storage of Betamethasone Dipropionate Cream:

Store Betamethasone Dipropionate Cream at room temperature, between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not freeze. Keep Betamethasone Dipropionate Cream out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

• If you have any questions about Betamethasone Dipropionate Cream, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.


• Betamethasone Dipropionate Cream is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.


• If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.


• Check with your pharmacist about how to dispose of unused medicine.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Betamethasone Dipropionate Cream. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.

Issue Date: February 1, 2012

Database Edition 12.1.1.002

Copyright © 2012 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc.

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Cambem

Cambem may be available in the countries listed below.

Ingredient matches for Cambem

Cambendazole

Cambendazole is reported as an ingredient of Cambem in the following countries:

• Brazil

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Furosemid LPH

Furosemid LPH may be available in the countries listed below.

Ingredient matches for Furosemid LPH

Furosemide

Furosemide is reported as an ingredient of Furosemid LPH in the following countries:

• Romania

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Nacef

Nacef may be available in the countries listed below.

Ingredient matches for Nacef

Cefazolin

Cefazolin sodium salt (a derivative of Cefazolin) is reported as an ingredient of Nacef in the following countries:

• Georgia

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Capozide 25 / 15

See also: Generic Capozide 25/25, Generic Capozide 50/15, Generic Capozide 50/25

Capozide 25/15 is a brand name of captopril/hydrochlorothiazide, approved by the FDA in the following formulation(s):

CAPOZIDE 25/15 (captopril; hydrochlorothiazide - tablet; oral)

• 
  Manufacturer: APOTHECON
  
  Approval date: October 12, 1984
  
  Strength(s): 25MG;15MG ^[AB]

Has a generic version of Capozide 25/15 been approved?

Yes. The following products are equivalent to Capozide 25/15:

CAPTOPRIL AND HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE (captopril; hydrochlorothiazide tablet; oral)

• 
  Manufacturer: MYLAN
  
  Approval date: December 29, 1997
  
  Strength(s): 25MG;15MG ^[AB]


• 
  Manufacturer: TEVA
  
  Approval date: December 29, 1997
  
  Strength(s): 25MG;15MG ^[AB]

Note: Fraudulent online pharmacies may attempt to sell an illegal generic version of Capozide 25/15. These medications may be counterfeit and potentially unsafe. If you purchase medications online, be sure you are buying from a reputable and valid online pharmacy. Ask your health care provider for advice if you are unsure about the online purchase of any medication.

See also: About generic drugs.

Related Patents

There are no current U.S. patents associated with Capozide 25/15.

See also...

• Capozide 25/15 Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
• Capozide 25/15 Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
• Captopril/Hydrochlorothiazide Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Hydrochlorothiazide and captopril Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
• Captopril and hydrochlorothiazide Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)

Gen-Etidronate

Gen-Etidronate may be available in the countries listed below.

Ingredient matches for Gen-Etidronate

Etidronic Acid

Etidronic Acid disodium salt (a derivative of Etidronic Acid) is reported as an ingredient of Gen-Etidronate in the following countries:

• Canada

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F-Psorin

F-Psorin may be available in the countries listed below.

Ingredient matches for F-Psorin

Calcipotriol

Calcipotriol is reported as an ingredient of F-Psorin in the following countries:

• Greece

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Ajmaline

Scheme

JAN

ATC (Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification)

C01BA05

CAS registry number (Chemical Abstracts Service)

0004360-12-7

Chemical Formula

C20-H26-N2-O2

Molecular Weight

326

Therapeutic Category

Antiarrhythmic agent

Chemical Name

(17R,21R)-Ajmalan-17,21-diol (JAN)

Foreign Names

• Ajmalinum (Latin)
• Ajmalin (German)
• Ajmaline (French)

Generic Names

• Ajmaline (OS: DCF, JAN)
• Rauwolfine (IS)
• Ajmalina (PH: F.U. IX)
• Ajmaline (PH: JP XV, BP 1980)
• Ajmalinum (PH: Ph. Helv. VI, Editio)

Brand Names

• Gilurytmal
  Carinopharm, Germany; Kali, Luxembourg; Solvay, Austria

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Glossary

DCF	Dénomination Commune Française
IS	Inofficial Synonym
JAN	Japanese Accepted Name
OS	Official Synonym
PH	Pharmacopoeia Name

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Epatat

Epatat may be available in the countries listed below.

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Epalrestat

Epalrestat is reported as an ingredient of Epatat in the following countries:

• Japan

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Servitrocin

Servitrocin may be available in the countries listed below.

Ingredient matches for Servitrocin

Erythromycin

Erythromycin is reported as an ingredient of Servitrocin in the following countries:

• Ethiopia

Erythromycin ethylsuccinate (a derivative of Erythromycin) is reported as an ingredient of Servitrocin in the following countries:

• Bangladesh

Erythromycin stearate (a derivative of Erythromycin) is reported as an ingredient of Servitrocin in the following countries:

• Bangladesh

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