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Product name
Date released
Ataris
10 Sep 2020
ATARIS is a type of medicine used to treat rheumatoid or psoriatic arthritis. ATARIS
helps to slow down the process of joint damage and to relieve the symptoms of the
disease, such as joint tenderness and swelling, pain and morning stiffness.
ATARIS works by selectively interfering with the ability of white blood cells called
lymphocytes to produce the disease response that ultimately leads to pain, inflammation
and joint damage.
Your doctor, however, may have prescribed ATARIS for another purpose.
Ask your doctor if you have any questions about why it has been prescribed for you.
This medicine is only available with a doctor's prescription.
Your doctor has prescribed this medicine to treat asthma in adults and adolescents
12 years of age and older.
Asthma is a serious, long-term lung disease where the muscles surrounding the smaller
airways become tight (bronchoconstriction), swollen and irritated (inflammation).
Symptoms come and go, and include shortness of breath, wheezing, chest tightness and
cough.
Atectura capsules for inhalation contains two active substances called indacaterol
and mometasone furoate.
Indacaterol belong to a group of medicines called bronchodilators. They relax the
muscles of the small airways in the lungs. This helps to open the airways and makes
it easier for air to get in and out of the lungs. When they are taken regularly, it
helps the small airways to remain open.
Mometasone furoate belongs to a group of medicines called corticosteroids, often simply
called steroids. Corticosteroids reduce inflammation. They reduce the swelling and
irritation in the small airways in the lungs and so gradually ease breathing problems.
Corticosteroids also help to prevent attacks of asthma.
The pack contains an inhaler (Breezhaler®) and capsules in blister cards that contain the medicine as inhalation powder. The
inhaler enables you to inhale (breathe into the lungs) the medicine contained in a
capsule. Only use the inhaler provided in the pack.
You should use ATECTURA BREEZHALER every day as directed by your doctor and not only
when you have breathing problems or other symptoms of asthma. This will make sure
that it works properly in controlling your asthma. It should not be used to relieve
a sudden attack of breathlessness or wheezing.
Ask your doctor if you have any questions about why this medicine has been prescribed
for you.
Your doctor may have prescribed it for another reason.
This medicine is not addictive.
This medicine is available only with a doctor's prescription.
Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to Atgam/equine antithymocyte
immunoglobulin or other horse proteins (equine gamma globulins) or any of the ingredients
listed at the end of the CMI.
It is possible for products developed from horse or human blood to carry infectious
diseases like viral hepatitis and AIDS.
Talk to your doctor if you have any other medical conditions, take any other medicines,
or if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant or are breastfeeding. For more information,
see Section 2. What should I know before treatment with Atgam? in the full CMI.
Atozet helps to lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels. It is used in people whose
cholesterol and triglyceride levels are too high and when diet alone cannot lower
these levels adequately.
What is high cholesterol
Cholesterol is one of several fatty substances found in the bloodstream. Your total
cholesterol is made up mainly of LDL and HDL cholesterol.
LDL cholesterol is often called “bad” cholesterol because it can build up in the walls
of your arteries forming plaque. Eventually this plaque build-up can lead to a narrowing
of the arteries. This narrowing can slow or block blood flow to vital organs such
as the heart and brain. This blocking of blood flow can result in a heart attack or
stroke.
HDL cholesterol is often called “good” cholesterol because it helps keep the bad cholesterol
from building up in the arteries and protects against heart disease.
Triglycerides
Triglycerides are another form of fat in your blood that may increase your risk for
heart disease.
Heart Disease
If you have heart disease and a history of heart attack or hospitalisation for unstable
angina (chest pain), Atozet reduces the risk of heart attack, stroke, surgery to increase
heart blood flow, or hospitalization for chest pain.
How Atozet works
Atozet contains two different medicines. One is Ezetrol (ezetimibe) and the other
is atorvastatin (atorvastatin calcium trihydrate). Atozet reduces elevated total-cholesterol,
LDL ('bad') cholesterol and triglycerides and increases HDL ('good') cholesterol.
Atozet works by decreasing the absorption of cholesterol in the small intestine and
by reducing the amount of cholesterol made in the liver.
Your doctor may have prescribed Atozet for another reason.
Ask your doctor if you have any questions about why Atozet has been prescribed for
you.
Atozet is not addictive.
Atozet does not help you lose weight.
Atozet is available only with a doctor's prescription.
Use in children
Atozet is not recommended for use in children, as there have been no studies of its
effects in children.
Atropine sulfate monohydrate belongs to a group of medicines called antimuscarinic
agents. Atropine Injection is given before anaesthesia to decrease mucus secretions,
such as saliva. During anaesthesia and surgery, atropine is used to help keep the
heart beat normal. Atropine sulfate monohydrate is also used to block or reverse
the adverse effects caused by some medicines and certain type of pesticides.
Atropine Injection may be used for the management of other conditions that are not
mentioned above. Your doctor will be able to tell you about the specific condition
for which you have been prescribed Atropine Injection.
This medicine is available only with a doctor's prescription.
Atrovent Metered Aerosol is inhaled into the lungs for the maintenance treatment of
difficulty in breathing, wheezing or coughing in:
asthma
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, also called COPD.
Asthma is a disease where the lining of the lungs becomes inflamed (red and swollen),
making it difficult to breathe. This may be due to an allergy to house dust mites,
smoke or other irritants.
COPD is a serious lung condition that can cause difficulty in breathing and constant
coughing. The term COPD is associated with the conditions chronic bronchitis and
emphysema. Symptoms of COPD include shortness of breath, cough, chest discomfort
and coughing up phlegm.
Atrovent Metered Aerosol contains the active ingredient ipratropium bromide monohydrate.
It belongs to a group of medicines called anticholinergic bronchodilators.
Atrovent Metered Aerosol opens up the air passages in people suffering from asthma
and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
It begins to act quickly after use but may take up to 2 hours to give maximum benefit.
Ask your doctor if you have any questions about why Atrovent Metered Aerosol has been
prescribed for you.
Your doctor may have prescribed Atrovent Metered Aerosol for another reason.
There is no evidence that Atrovent Metered Aerosol is addictive.
Atrovent Metered Aerosol is available only with a doctor's prescription.
people who have difficulty breathing during or after surgery using assisted ventilation.
Asthma is a lung condition where the lining of the lungs becomes inflamed (red and
swollen), making it difficult to breathe. This may be due to an allergy to house dust
mites, smoke or other irritants.
Chronic obstructive bronchitis is a lung condition that can cause difficulty in breathing,
wheeziness and constant coughing.
Atrovent Inhalation Solution contains the active ingredient ipratropium bromide monohydrate.
It belongs to a group of medicines called anticholinergic bronchodilators.
Atrovent Inhalation Solution opens up the air passages in people suffering from asthma,
chronic bronchitis and difficulty breathing during or after surgery.
It begins to act quickly after use but may take up to 2 hours to give maximum benefit.
Ask your doctor if you have any questions about why Atrovent Inhalation Solution has
been prescribed for you.
Your doctor may have prescribed Atrovent Inhalation Solution for another reason.
There is no evidence that Atrovent Inhalation Solution is addictive.
Atrovent Inhalation Solution is available only with a doctor's prescription.
1. you are allergic to ipratropium bromide, or any of the ingredients listed at the end
of this leaflet. Always check the ingredients to make sure you can use this medicine.
2. you are allergic to any other medicine, particularly atropine or other anticholinergic
medicines.
3. the packaging is torn or shows signs of tampering.
4. it is past the expiry date printed on the pack.
Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you:
have any other medical conditions, especially:
an eye problem called "glaucoma"
enlargement of the prostate gland
problems with passing urine
cystic fibrosis
are uncertain as to whether you have, or have had, any of these conditions.
take any medicines for any other condition.
Atrovent Nasal spray contains the (antimicrobial) preservative benzalkonium chloride
which may cause irritation of the nasal lining (mucosa).
During treatment, you may be at risk of developing certain side effects. It is important
you understand these risks and how to monitor for them. See additional information
under Section 6. Are there any side effects?
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Check with your doctor if you are pregnant or intend to become pregnant. Care is recommended
during pregnancy, particularly in the first three months.
Talk to your doctor if you are breastfeeding or intend to breastfeed. Care is also
recommended if you are breastfeeding as it is not known if the active ingredient in
Atrovent Nasal may pass into breast milk.
The benefits of Atrovent Nasal must be assessed against any risks. Your doctor will
discuss the risks and benefits of using Atrovent Nasal while you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Children
There is not enough information available to recommend the use of Atrovent Nasal in
children under 12 years of age.
1. you are allergic to ipratropium bromide, or any of the ingredients listed at the end
of this leaflet. Always check the ingredients to make sure you can use this medicine.
2. you are allergic to any other medicine, particularly atropine or other anticholinergic
medicines.
3. the packaging is torn or shows signs of tampering.
4. it is past the expiry date printed on the pack.
Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you:
have any other medical conditions, especially:
an eye problem called "glaucoma"
enlargement of the prostate gland
problems with passing urine
cystic fibrosis
are uncertain as to whether you have, or have had, any of these conditions.
take any medicines for any other condition.
Atrovent Nasal Forte spray contains the (antimicrobial) preservative benzalkonium
chloride which may cause irritation of the nasal lining (mucosa).
During treatment, you may be at risk of developing certain side effects. It is important
you understand these risks and how to monitor for them. See additional information
under Section 6. Are there any side effects?
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Check with your doctor if you are pregnant or intend to become pregnant. Care is recommended
during pregnancy, particularly in the first three months.
Talk to your doctor if you are breastfeeding or intend to breastfeed. Care is also
recommended if you are breastfeeding as it is not known if the active ingredient in
Atrovent Nasal Forte may pass into breast milk.
The benefits of Atrovent Nasal Forte must be assessed against any risks. Your doctor
will discuss the risks and benefits of using Atrovent Nasal Forte while you are pregnant
or breastfeeding.
Children
There is not enough information available to recommend the use of Atrovent Nasal Forte
in children under 12 years of age.
people who have difficulty breathing during or after surgery using assisted ventilation.
Asthma is a disease where the lining of the lungs becomes inflamed (red and swollen),
making it difficult to breathe. This may be due to an allergy to house dust mites,
smoke or other irritants.
Chronic obstructive bronchitis is a lung condition that can cause difficulty in breathing,
wheeziness and constant coughing.
Atrovent UDV contains the active ingredient ipratropium bromide monohydrate. It belongs
to a group of medicines called anticholinergic bronchodilators.
Atrovent UDV opens up the air passages in people suffering from asthma, chronic bronchitis
and difficulty breathing during or after surgery.
It begins to act quickly after use but may take up to 2 hours to give maximum benefit.
Ask your doctor if you have any questions about why Atrovent UDV has been prescribed
for you.
Your doctor may have prescribed Atrovent UDV for another reason.
There is no evidence that Atrovent UDV is addictive.
Atrovent UDV is available only with a doctor’s prescription.
