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Product name
Date released
Alimta
04 Dec 2019
ALIMTA is used to treat:
mesothelioma, a rare cancer of the lungs often related to exposure to asbestos
non-small cell lung cancer, a type of lung cancer.
It belongs to a group of medicines called cytotoxic or antineoplastic agents. They
may also be called chemotherapy medicines.
It affects enzymes within cancer cells to kill cancer cells or prevent them growing
and multiplying.
Your doctor may have prescribed it for another reason.
Ask your doctor if you have any questions about why this medicine has been prescribed
for you.
This medicine is available only with a doctor's prescription.
ALIMTA may be used in combination with other chemotherapy drugs.
Alodorm is used to treat insomnia (sleeping problems).
Alodorm contains the active ingredient nitrazepam, which belongs to a group of medicines
called benzodiazepines. These medicines are thought to work by their action on brain
chemicals.
Ask your doctor if you have any questions about why Alodorm has been prescribed for
you.
Your doctor may have prescribed Alodorm for another reason.
In general, benzodiazepines such as Alodorm should be taken for short periods only
(for example 2 to 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.
Alodorm is available only with a doctor's prescription.
This medicine contains two active ingredients. One of these ingredients is a type
of penicillin called amoxicillin and the other is potassium clavulanate.
It is used to treat a wide range of infections in the body caused by bacteria. These
infections may affect the chest (bronchitis or pneumonia), bladder (cystitis), sinuses
(sinusitis), the ears (otitis media) or the skin.
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 only available with a doctor's prescription.
There is no evidence that this medicine is addictive.
How it works
Alphaclav Duo 500/125 and
Alphaclav Duo Forte 875/125 works by killing the bacteria that cause these infections.
It will not work against infections caused by viruses such as colds or the flu.
ALPHAMOX contains the active ingredient amoxicillin, which is an antibiotic that belongs
to a group of medicines called penicillins. ALPHAMOX is used to treat a range of infections
caused by bacteria. These may be infections of the chest (pneumonia), tonsils (tonsillitis),
sinuses (sinusitis), urinary and genital tract, skin and fleshy tissues.
ALPHAMOX works by killing the bacteria that causes these infections. ALPHAMOX can
also be used to prevent endocarditis (heart infection) in some people.
ALPHAMOX will not work against infections caused by viruses, such as colds or flu.
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.
ALPHAPRESS is used to lower high blood pressure, also known as hypertension. It is
normally used together with other medicines for high blood pressure.
This medicine works by widening the blood vessels so that blood passes through them
more easily. This helps to lower blood pressure.
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.
There is not enough information to recommend the use of this medicine in children.
This medicine is available only with a doctor's prescription.
There is no evidence that this medicine is addictive.
Alprim is used to treat infections of the urinary tract caused by bacteria.
Alprim belongs to a group of medicines called antibiotics. It works by stopping the
growth of the bacteria that is causing your infection.
Use Alprim only as directed and consult a health care professional if pain or symptoms
persist.
Alprim will not work against infections caused by viruses, such as colds or flu.
Ask your doctor if you have any questions about why Alprim has been prescribed for
you.
Your doctor may have prescribed Alprim for another reason.
Alprim is available only with a doctor's prescription.
Alprim is not recommended for use in children under 6 years of age, as the safety
and effectiveness of Alprim in this age group has not been established.
Altargo ointment contains the antibiotic retapamulin as the active ingredient. It also contains the inactive ingredient soft
white paraffin and may contain traces of the antioxidant, butylated hydroxytoluene.
The active ingredient is derived from the antibiotic pleuromutilin. It works by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis.
Altargo is used to treat the following skin infections caused by bacteria in adults and children aged nine months and older:
primary impetigo
secondarily infected traumatic lesions e.g. small lacerations, abrasions, sutured wounds
secondarily infected dermatoses including infected psoriasis, infected atopic dermatitis and infected contact dermatitis
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 expected to affect your ability to drive a car or operate machinery.
There is not enough information to recommend the use of this medicine for children under the age of nine months.
