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Adesan 12 Dec 2019   ADESAN is a type of medicine called an angiotensin II receptor antagonist (or blocker). ADESAN is used to treat high blood pressure, also called hypertension. ADESAN is also used to treat heart failure. It is used in combination with other medicines to treat your condition. Hypertension: All people have blood pressure. This pressure helps to push blood all around your body. Your blood pressure changes during the day, depending on how busy you are or how you are feeling. You have hypertension (high blood pressure) when your blood pressure stays higher than is needed, even when you are calm and relaxed. Regular blood pressure checks are the only way of knowing that you have hypertension. There are usually no symptoms of hypertension and you may feel fine. If hypertension is not treated, serious health problems such as stroke or heart attack and heart or kidney failure may occur. ADESAN lowers blood pressure by dilating (expanding) small blood vessels from the heart, letting the blood be pumped around the body more easily. Heart Failure: Heart failure means that the heart muscle cannot pump blood strongly enough to supply all the blood needed throughout the body. Heart failure is not the same as heart attack and does not mean that the heart stops working. Heart failure may start off with no symptoms, but as the condition progresses, patients may feel short of breath or may get tired easily after light physical activity such as walking. Some patients may wake up short of breath at night. Fluid may collect in different parts of the body, often first noticed as swollen ankles and feet. ADESAN helps to treat heart failure and may improve your symptoms. One of the ways ADESAN helps heart failure is that it widens the blood vessels, so that the heart does not have to pump as hard to move the blood around the body. This also means that when you place extra demands on your heart, such as during exercise, the heart may cope better so you may not get short of breath as easily. When used to treat heart failure, ADESAN is almost always used with other medicines called diuretics or fluid tablets. These medicines help the kidney get rid of excess fluid from the body. Your doctor will have explained why you are being treated with ADESAN and told you what dose to take. Ask your doctor if you have any questions about why this medicine has been prescribed for you. Your doctor may prescribe it for another reason. This medicine is not addictive. It is available only with a doctor's prescription. This medicine may affect your ability to drive a car or operate machinery. There is not enough information to recommend the use of this medicine for children. read more Download PDF Standard Print Download PDF Large Print
Adesan HCT 05 Aug 2019   ADESAN HCT is used to treat high blood pressure. Candesartan cilexetil is a type of medicine called an angiotensin II receptor antagonist (or blocker). It mainly works by causing relaxation of blood vessels. Hydrochlorothiazide is a type of medicine called a diuretic. It works by reducing the amount of excess fluid in the body. Using these two medicines together will lower your blood pressure more than using either one on its own. Your doctor will have explained why you are being treated with ADESAN HCT and told you what dose to take. Follow all directions given to you by your doctor carefully. They may differ from the information contained in this leaflet. Your doctor may prescribe this medicine for another use. Ask your doctor if you want more information. There is no evidence that ADESAN HCT is addictive. read more Download PDF Standard Print Download PDF Large Print
Adrenaline Jr Mylan 07 Jun 2018   ADRENALINE JR MYLAN is only to be used for the immediate EMERGENCY TREATMENT of a SEVERE ALLERGIC REACTION (also known as ANAPHYLAXIS). Your doctor or pharmacist will explain what this is like, so that you know when you must use ADRENALINE JR MYLAN ADRENALINE JR MYLAN is used to treat children who have a severe allergic reaction caused by, for example, hypersensitivity to food medicines stinging insects insect bites latex or other allergens, possibly unidentified. See Side effects for information regarding allergy to sodium metabisulfite. Avoidance of known allergens is most important in preventing severe allergic reactions. A severe allergic reaction, otherwise known as anaphylaxis, is overwhelming and life-threatening. It affects the whole body, in particular the heart and blood circulation. This may cause, for example, low blood pressure and collapse, or abnormal heart beat or function. air passages and lungs. This causes difficulty in breathing, with noisy wheezing or gasping, possibly with sneezing and a very runny nose. stomach and bowels. This may cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea and abdominal cramps, often severe. skin (very common). This causes flushing, itching, skin rash, hives or swelling, which may be widespread or in one part of the body. brain. There may be fits or confusion due to lack of oxygen. Usually several parts of the body are affected. The patient feels extremely unwell. It is important to act quickly to treat a severe allergic reaction. The adrenaline in ADRENALINE JR MYLAN treats allergic emergencies. It shrinks abnormally wide blood vessels and makes the heart beat strongly. This helps improve the very low blood pressure and poor circulation that occur in a severe allergic reaction. Adrenaline also relaxes the lungs. This eases breathing and lessens wheezing. helps stop swelling, for example, of the face and lips skin rash and/or itching. The ADRENALINE JR MYLAN Auto-Injector is intended for use in children who have been assessed and advised by their doctor or pharmacist as needing an ADRENALINE JR MYLAN Auto-Injector to treat their severe allergic reaction and who weigh from 15 kg up to 30 kg, and are having a severe allergic reaction. NOTE: Selection of the appropriate dosage is determined according to patient body weight. For a child who weighs from 15 kg up to 30 kg, the doctor or pharmacist may assess their severe allergic reaction as needing the larger dosage of adrenaline as provided by an ADRENALINE MYLAN Auto-Injector. (The ADRENALINE JR MYLAN Auto-Injector delivers a smaller dosage of adrenaline). Similarly, there may be instances where the doctor or pharmacist will recommend the use of ADRENALINE JR MYLAN in some adults, based on careful medical assessment. If you have any questions about this, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. ADRENALINE JR MYLAN provides convenient first-aid may be self-administered or administered by a carer to the child has a spring-activated, hidden needle automatically injects one pre-measured dose of adrenaline is for single use only. ADRENALINE JR MYLAN may be prescribed by your doctor. You can also purchase it directly from a pharmacy. read more Download PDF Standard Print Download PDF Large Print
Adrenaline Mylan 07 Jun 2018   ADRENALINE MYLAN is only to be used for the immediate EMERGENCY TREATMENT of a SEVERE ALLERGIC REACTION (also known as ANAPHYLAXIS). Your doctor or pharmacist will explain what this is like, so that you know when you must use ADRENALINE MYLAN. ADRENALINE MYLAN is used to treat people who have a severe allergic reaction caused by, for example, hypersensitivity to food medicines stinging insects insect bites latex or other allergens, possibly unidentified. See Side effects for information regarding allergy to sodium metabisulfite. Avoidance of known allergens is most important in preventing severe allergic reactions. A severe allergic reaction, otherwise known as anaphylaxis, is overwhelming and life-threatening. It affects the whole body, in particular the heart and blood circulation. This may cause, for example, low blood pressure and collapse, or abnormal heart beat or function. air passages and lungs. This causes difficulty in breathing, with noisy wheezing or gasping, possibly with sneezing and a very runny nose. stomach and bowels. This may cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea and abdominal cramps, often severe. skin (very common). This causes flushing, itching, skin rash, hives or swelling, which may be widespread or in one part of the body. brain. There may be fits or confusion due to lack of oxygen. Usually several parts of the body are affected. The patient feels extremely unwell. It is important to act quickly to treat a severe allergic reaction. The adrenaline in ADRENALINE MYLAN treats allergic emergencies. It shrinks abnormally wide blood vessels and makes the heart beat strongly. This helps improve the very low blood pressure and poor circulation that occur in a severe allergic reaction. Adrenaline also relaxes the lungs. This eases breathing and lessens wheezing. helps stop - swelling, for example, of the face and lips - skin rash and/or - itching. The ADRENALINE MYLAN Auto-Injector is intended for use in people who have been assessed and advised by their doctor or pharmacist as needing an ADRENALINE MYLAN Auto-Injector to treat their severe allergic reaction and who weigh more than 30 kg, and are having a severe allergic reaction. Note: Selection of the appropriate dosage is determined according to patient body weight. For a person who weighs from 15 kg up to 30 kg, the doctor or pharmacist may assess their severe allergic reaction as needing the larger dosage of adrenaline as provided by an ADRENALINE MYLAN Auto-Injector. (The ADRENALINE JR MYLAN Auto-Injector delivers a smaller amount of adrenaline). If you have any questions about this, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. ADRENALINE MYLAN provides convenient first-aid may be self-administered or administered by a carer has a spring-activated, hidden needle automatically injects one pre-measured dose of adrenaline is for single use only. ADRENALINE MYLAN may be prescribed by your doctor. You can also purchase it directly from a pharmacy. read more Download PDF Standard Print Download PDF Large Print
Adriamycin 18 Nov 2019   ADRIAMYCIN is used to treat many types of cancer. ADRIAMYCIN works by stopping cancer cells from growing and multiplying. It contains the active ingredient doxorubicin hydrochloride. Ask your doctor if you have any questions about why ADRIAMYCIN has been prescribed for you. ADRIAMYCIN is to be given only under the strict supervision of your doctor. ADRIAMYCIN is not addictive. read more Download PDF Standard Print Download PDF Large Print
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. read more Download PDF Standard Print Download PDF Large Print
Advil 12 Hour Extended Release Tablets 01 Oct 2020   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. This medicine is not addictive. It is only available from your pharmacist. read more Download PDF Standard Print Download PDF Large Print
Adynovate 20 Nov 2020   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. read more Download PDF Standard Print Download PDF Large Print
Aeron 250/500 19 Oct 2020   This medicine is used to treat asthma chronic obstructive bronchitis 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. read more Download PDF Standard Print Download PDF Large Print
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