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Product name	Date released
APO-Olopatadine 14 Oct 2020   The name of your medicine is APO-Olopatadine eye drops. It contains the active ingredient olopatadine hydrochloride. It is used to treat allergic conjunctivitis, which is inflammation of the eye due to pollens that cause an allergic response to give watery, itchy and/or red eyes. Before prescribing olopatadine for you or your child, your doctor will have examined the eye and decided that olopatadine is the right medicine. Ask your doctor if you have any questions about why this medicine has been prescribed for you. Your doctor may have prescribed this medicine for another reason. This medicine is available only with a doctor's prescription. How it works Olopatadine belongs to the group of medicines called antihistamines and also to the group of medicines called anti-allergics. There is no evidence that this medicine is addictive. Use in children This medicine should not be used in children under age 3 years. Safety and effectiveness has not been established. read more Download PDF Standard Print Download PDF Large Print
APO-Omeprazole Capsule 14 Nov 2019   Reflux Oesophagitis Omeprazole is used to treat the symptoms of reflux oesophagitis or reflux disease. This can be caused by "washing back" (reflux) of food and acid from the stomach into the food pipe (oesophagus). Reflux can cause a burning sensation in the chest rising up to the throat, also known as heartburn. Omeprazole is also taken to help stop reflux oesophagitis coming back or relapsing. Peptic Ulcers Omeprazole is used to treat peptic ulcers. Depending on the position of the ulcer it is called a gastric or duodenal ulcer. A gastric ulcer occurs in the stomach. A duodenal ulcer occurs in the duodenum which is the tube leading out from the stomach. These ulcers can be caused by too much acid being made in the stomach. Omeprazole is also used to help stop gastric or duodenal ulcers coming back. Peptic Ulcers Associated with Helicobacter pylori Infection Most people who have a peptic ulcer also have a bacterium called Helicobacter pylori in their stomach. When omeprazole is taken with antibiotics, they work to kill the bacterium and let your ulcer heal. You may need further treatment with antibiotics. Peptic Ulcers Associated with Non-steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) Some peptic ulcers are caused by taking medicines called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), a type of medicine used to treat pain or inflammation. Omeprazole is used to heal and prevent ulcers associated with NSAIDs. Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome Omeprazole is used to treat a rare condition called Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, where the stomach produces large amounts of acid, much more than in ulcers or reflux disease. How it works Omeprazole belongs to a group of medicines called proton-pump inhibitors. It works by decreasing the amount of acid made by the stomach, to give relief of symptoms and allow healing to take place. This does not stop food being digested in the normal way. Ask your doctor if you have any questions about why this medicine has been prescribed for you. Your doctor may have prescribed this medicine for another reason. There is no evidence that this medicine is addictive. This medicine is available only with a doctor's prescription read more Download PDF Standard Print Download PDF Large Print
APO-Omeprazole Tablets 26 Aug 2020   The name of your medicine is APO- Omeprazole. It contains the active ingredient omeprazole. It is used to treat: Reflux Oesophagitis Omeprazole is used to treat the symptoms of reflux oesophagitis or reflux disease. This can be caused by "washing back" (reflux) of food and acid from the stomach into the food pipe (oesophagus). Reflux can cause a burning sensation in the chest rising up to the throat, also known as heartburn. Omeprazole is also used to help stop reflux oesophagitis coming back or relapsing. Peptic Ulcers Omeprazole is used to treat peptic ulcers. Depending on the position of the ulcer it is called a gastric or duodenal ulcer. A gastric ulcer occurs in the stomach. A duodenal ulcer occurs in the duodenum, which is the tube leading out from the stomach. These ulcers can be caused by too much acid being made in the stomach. Omeprazole is also used to help stop peptic or duodenal ulcers coming back. Peptic Ulcers Associated with Helicobacter pylori Infection Helicobacter pylori is a bacteria that often occurs in the stomach together with peptic ulcers. When omeprazole is taken together with an antibiotic, they work together to kill the bacteria and let your ulcer heal. You may need further treatment with antibiotics. Peptic Ulcers Associated with Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) Some peptic ulcers are caused by taking medicines called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), a type of medicine used to treat pain, swelling or inflammation, including arthritis and joint pain. Omeprazole is used to treat and help to prevent ulcers developing, which are associated with long-term use of NSAIDs. Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome Omeprazole is also used to treat a rare condition called Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, where the stomach produces large amounts of acid, much more than in ulcers or reflux disease. Ask your doctor if you have any questions about why this medicine has been prescribed for you. Your doctor may have prescribed this medicine for another reason. This medicine is available only with a doctor's prescription. How it works Omeprazole belongs to a group of medicines called proton-pump inhibitors. It works by decreasing the amount of acid made by the stomach, to give relief of symptoms and allow healing to take place. This does not stop food being digested in the normal way. There is no evidence that this medicine is addictive. Use in children This medicine should not be used in children. read more Download PDF Standard Print Download PDF Large Print
APO-Ondansetron 10 Jan 2013   The name of your medicine is APO-Ondansetron. It contains the active ingredient, ondansetron. It is used to help stop the nausea and vomiting which can occur after some medical treatments. Ask your doctor if you have any questions about why this medicine has been prescribed for you. Your doctor may have prescribed ondansetron for another reason. This medicine is available only with a doctor's prescription. How it works Ondansetron belongs to a group of medicines called serotonin receptor -3 antagonists. There is no evidence that this medicine is addictive. Use in children There is not enough information to recommend the use of this medicine in children four years of age and under. read more Download PDF Standard Print Download PDF Large Print
APO-Ondansetron ODT 17 Sep 2020   APO-ONDANSETRON ODT orally disintegrating tablets are used to treat the nausea and vomiting. Ondansetron belongs to a group of medicines called antiemetics. It works by helping to stop the nausea (sick feeling) and vomiting which can occur after certain treatments. ODT refers to a special type of tablet which dissolves in a few seconds when placed on the tongue. It is easier to swallow than ordinary tablets. 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 available only with a doctor's prescription. This medicine is not addictive. There is not enough information to recommend the use of ondansetron for children under the age of 4 years. read more Download PDF Standard Print Download PDF Large Print
APO-Oxazepam 27 Sep 2010   The name of your medicine is APO-Oxazepam. It contains the active ingredient, oxazepam. It is used to treat anxiety, or trembling, confusion or anxiety associated with alcohol withdrawal. Note that anxiety or tension associated with the normal stress of everyday life usually does not require treatment with medicines. Ask your doctor if you have any questions about why this medicine has been prescribed for you. Your doctor may have prescribed this medicine for another reason. This medicine is available only with a doctor's prescription. How it works Oxazepam belongs to a group of medicines called benzodiazepines. They are thought to work by their action on brain chemicals. In general, benzodiazepines such as oxazepam should be taken for short periods only (2-4 weeks). Continuous long-term use is not recommended unless advised by your doctor. The use of benzodiazepines may lead to dependence on the medicine. Use in children Do not give this medicine to children unless advised by the child's doctor. There is not enough information to recommend the use of this medicine in children under 16 years of age. read more Download PDF Standard Print Download PDF Large Print
APO-Pantoprazole 21 Sep 2020   Pantoprazole belongs to a group of medicines called proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). PPIs work by decreasing the amount of acid the stomach makes, to give relief from the symptoms and allow healing to take place. Ulcers Pantoprazole is used to treat and help heal duodenal and gastric ulcers. Depending on the position of the ulcer, it is called a gastric or duodenal ulcer. A gastric ulcer occurs in the stomach. A duodenal ulcer occurs in the duodenum which is the tube leading out of the stomach. These can be caused in part by too much acid being made in the stomach. Pantoprazole may also be used to prevent ulcers associated with the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). These are medicines used to relieve pain, swelling and other symptoms of inflammation, including arthritis (inflammation of the joints). Reflux disease Pantoprazole is used to treat reflux oesophagitis or reflux disease. This can be caused by "washing back" (reflux) of food and acid from the stomach into the food pipe, also known as the oesophagus. Reflux can cause a burning sensation in the chest rising up to the throat, also known as heartburn. Pantoprazole is also used to prevent reflux oesophagitis from coming back. Zollinger-Ellison syndrome Pantoprazole is used to treat a rare condition called Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, where the stomach produces very large amounts of acid, much more than in ulcers and reflux disease. 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 available only with a doctor's prescription. This medicine is not addictive. There is not enough information to recommend the use of this medicine in children. read more Download PDF Standard Print Download PDF Large Print
APO-Paracetamol Codeine 05 Mar 2018   APO-Paracetamol/Codeine 500/30 is used to relieve moderate to severe pain and fever. APO-Paracetamol/Codeine 500/30 contains paracetamol and codeine. Paracetamol and codeine work together to stop the pain messages from getting through to the brain. Paracetamol also acts in the brain to reduce fever. Your doctor may have prescribed this medicine for another use. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions about why the medicine has been prescribed for you. This medicine is only available with a doctor's prescription. read more Download PDF Standard Print Download PDF Large Print
APO-Paroxetine 23 Jan 2019   Paroxetine is used to treat: depression Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) panic disorder social anxiety disorder or social phobia generalised anxiety disorder post-traumatic stress disorder. It is also used to prevent the symptoms of depression, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and panic disorder from coming back. Paroxetine belongs to a group of medicines called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). How it works Paroxetine is thought to work by acting on brain chemicals called amines which are involved in controlling mood. Paroxetine corrects the chemical imbalance and helps to relieve the symptoms of depression and stop them coming back. Depression is longer lasting and/or more severe than the 'low moods' everyone has from time to time due to the stress of everyday life. It is thought to be caused by a chemical imbalance in parts of the brain. This imbalance affects your whole body and can cause emotional and physical symptoms. You may feel low in spirit, not interested in usual activities, being unable to enjoy life, poor appetite or overeat, disturbed sleep, often waking up early, loss of sex drive, lack of energy and feeling guilty over nothing. Paroxetine is thought to have a similar action when it used to for irrational fears, obsessional behaviour or panic attacks, and when it is used to treat patients who may avoid or are fearful of social situations, have excessive anxiety and worry, who feel irritable, restless and/or tense in the muscles, or who experience repeated and distressing recollections of a past traumatic event. Ask your doctor if you have any questions about why this medicine has been prescribed for you. Your doctor may have prescribed this medicine for another reason. This medicine is available only with a doctor's prescription. This medicine is not addictive Paroxetine is not recommended for use in children under 18 years of age. It has been shown that the risk of serious side effects such as suicidal thoughts and actions is higher in this age group. read more Download PDF Standard Print Download PDF Large Print
APO-Perindopril 17 Sep 2020   The name of your medicine is APO-Perindopril tablets. It contains the active ingredient perindopril erbumine. Perindopril belongs to a group of medicines called angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors. It is used to treat high blood pressure, heart failure or coronary artery disease. Ask your doctor if you have any questions about why this medicine has been prescribed for you. Your doctor may have prescribed this medicine for another reason. This medicine is available only with a doctor's prescription. High blood pressure Everyone has blood pressure. This pressure helps to circulate blood all around the body. Your blood pressure may be different at different times of the day, depending on how busy or worried you are. You have high blood pressure (also known as hypertension) when your blood pressure stays higher than is needed, even when you are calm and relaxed. There are usually no symptoms of high blood pressure. The only way of knowing that you have it is to have your blood pressure checked on a regular basis. If high blood pressure is not treated it can lead to serious health problems. You may feel fine and have no symptoms, but eventually it can cause stroke, heart disease and kidney failure. Perindopril helps to lower your blood pressure. Heart failure Heart failure means that the heart muscle is not pumping blood strongly enough to circulate blood around the body properly. Heart failure is not the same as a heart attack and does not mean that the heart stops working. Some people may develop heart failure after having a heart attack, but there are a number of other causes of heart failure. Heart failure may start off with no symptoms, but as the condition progresses, you may feel short of breath or get tired easily after light physical activity such as walking. Fluid may accumulate in different parts of the body, often first noticed as swollen ankles and feet. You may also wake up short of breath at night. In severe heart failure, symptoms like breathlessness may occur even at rest. Perindopril helps to treat heart failure. If you follow your doctor's advice, your ability to perform daily activities may improve. You may breathe more easily, feel less tired and have less swelling. Coronary Artery Disease Coronary artery disease is narrowing of the vessels carrying blood to the heart. In patients with coronary artery disease, perindopril has been shown to reduce some of the risks, including heart attacks. There is no evidence that this medicine is addictive. Use in children This medicine should not be used in children. read more Download PDF Standard Print Download PDF Large Print

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