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why you are taking them and what benefits / risks you can expect.
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or pharmacist, or in your pack of medicine.
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Product name
Date released
Advate
20 Oct 2020
ADVATE belongs to the group of medicines called blood coagulation factor VIII.
It is used for the treatment and prophylaxis of bleeding in patients with haemophilia
A (congenital factor VIII deficiency).
ADVATE does not contain von Willebrand factor and is therefore not suitable for use
in von Willebrand's disease.
ADVATE contains the active ingredient octocog alfa, which is a human recombinant coagulation
factor VIII produced by recombinant DNA technology.
How does ADVATE work
Under normal physiological condition, factor VIII is essential for blood clotting
and maintenance of a bleeding episode.
Individuals with haemophilia A disease, which is a hereditary disorder of blood coagulation
have a low level of factor VIII in their blood circulation. As a result of factor
VIII deficiency, the individual with this disease may have a heavy bleeding into joints,
muscles or internal organs either spontaneously or as a result of accidental or surgical
trauma.
ADVATE is similar to and works in the same way as plasma-derived factor VIII. As such,
it can be used as a replacement therapy to correct the factor VIII deficiency in patients
with haemophilia A.
Advil 12Hour is used for the temporary relief of persistent pain likely to last for
more than 6 hours associated with:
body pain
back pain
neck and shoulder pain
muscle pain
sprains and strains
osteoarthritis
arthritic, joint and rheumatic conditions
period pain
dental pain
sinus pain
cold and flu
Who should use Advil 12Hour
Advil 12Hour is recommended for adults and children 12 years of age and over.
How Advil 12Hour works
Ibuprofen belongs to a group of medicines called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
(NSAIDs). Ibuprofen, like all non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, is an analgesic,
antipyretic, and anti-inflammatory medication. There is strong evidence to support
the view that the main mechanism of action of ibuprofen (like other NSAIDs) is related
to decreasing formation of prostaglandins. Prostaglandins are naturally-occurring
fatty acid derivatives that are widely distributed in the tissues. They are believed
to be a common factor in the production of pain, fever, and inflammation.
Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have any questions about this medicine. Your
pharmacist or doctor may have given it for another reason.
ADYNOVATE belongs to the group of medicines called blood coagulation factor VIII.
It is used for the treatment and prophylaxis of bleeding in patients with haemophilia
A (congenital factor VIII deficiency).
ADYNOVATE does not contain von Willebrand factor and is therefore not suitable for
use in von Willebrand's disease.
ADYNOVATE contains the active substance rurioctocog alfa pegol, PEGylated human recombinant
coagulation factor VIII. The human coagulation factor VIII is produced by recombinant
DNA technology and has been modified chemically to prolong its duration of action.
How does ADYNOVATE work
Under normal physiological condition, factor VIII is essential for blood clotting
and maintenance of a bleeding episode.
Individuals with haemophilia A disease, which is a hereditary disorder of blood coagulation
have a low level of factor VIII in their blood circulation. As a result of factor
VIII deficiency, the individual with this disease may have a heavy bleeding into joints,
muscles or internal organs either spontaneously or as a result of accidental or surgical
trauma.
ADYNOVATE is similar to plasma-derived factor VIII. As it works in the same way, it
can be used as a replacement therapy in patients with haemophilia A.
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.
AERON contains the active ingredient ipratropium bromide monohydrate. It belongs to
a group of medicines called anticholinergic bronchodilators.
AERON 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 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 Afinitor or any of the ingredients
listed at the end of the CMI.
Talk to your doctor if you have any other medical conditions, take any other medicines,
or are pregnant or plan to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.
Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to AGRYLIN or any of the ingredients
listed at the end of the CMI.
Talk to your doctor if you have any other medical conditions, take any other medicines,
or are pregnant or plan to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.
Do not use if you have had an allergic reaction to erenumab or any of the ingredients
listed at the end of this leaflet.
Talk to your doctor if you have any other medical conditions, take any other medicines,
are pregnant, plan to become pregnant or are breastfeeding. Aimovig is not suitable
for children under 18 years. For more information, see Section 2. What should I know before I use Aimovig? in the full CMI
The name of your medication is Airomir Autohaler. It contains a medicine called salbutamol
sulfate. Salbutamol sulfate belongs to the beta-agonist family of medicines. The amount
of medicine in each puff of Airomir Autohaler is the same as 100 micrograms of salbutamol.
Airomir Autohaler contains at least 200 puffs.
Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to AJOVY or any of the ingredients
listed at the end of the CMI.
Talk to your doctor if you have any other medical conditions, take any other medicines,
or are pregnant or plan to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.
Akamin is an antibiotic that belongs to a group of medicines called tetracyclines.
These medicines work by stopping the growth of bacteria which cause infections or
make acne worse.
Akamin will not work against infections caused by viruses, such as colds or flu.
Ask your doctor if you have any questions about why Akamin has been prescribed for
you.
Your doctor may have prescribed Akamin for another reason.
Akamin is available only with a doctor's prescription.
