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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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why you are taking them and what benefits / risks you can expect.
The CMI for your medicine that is on this web site is the most up-to-date version
available. It may differ from a CMI that you previously received from your doctor
or pharmacist, or in your pack of medicine.
This web site does not contain all CMIs for medicines sold in Australia and not
all medicines have a CMI available for them. If you do not find a CMI for your medicine
on this page, contact the pharmaceutical company who makes the medicine or talk
to your doctor or pharmacist. The information on this web site is intended for use
in Australia only.
Product name
Date released
Anafranil
20 Dec 2019
Anafranil is used to treat:
1. depression that is longer lasting and/or more severe than the "low moods" that everyone
has from time to time due to the stress of everyday life. Depression 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 such as feeling low in spirit,
loss of interest in activities, being unable to enjoy life, poor appetite or overeating,
disturbed sleep, loss of sex drive, lack of energy and feelings of guilt.
2. obsessive-compulsive disorders (OCD) and phobias in adults
3. muscle weakness in people with a sleep disorder called narcolepsy.
The symptoms of these disorders vary from person to person. Your doctor can provide
you with more information.
Anafranil belongs to a group of medicines called tricyclic antidepressants.
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 purpose.
This medicine is only available with a doctor's prescription.
Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to naproxen sodium, aspirin or
any other NSAID medicines, 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. For more information, see Section 2. What should I know before I use ANAPROX? in the full CMI.
Andriol Testocaps is used in adult men for testosterone replacement to treat various
health problems caused by a lack of testosterone (male hypogonadism). Your doctor
will confirm this by blood testosterone measurements and also clinical symptoms such
as inability to get or maintain an erection (impotence), infertility, low sex drive,
tiredness, depressive moods, or bone loss caused by low hormone levels.
Each capsule contains 40 mg of the active ingredient called testosterone undecanoate.
Testosterone undecanoate is turned into testosterone by your body. Testosterone is
a natural male hormone known as an androgen, a type of sex hormone necessary for the
normal sexual development of males.
In men testosterone is produced by the testicles. It is necessary for the normal growth,
development and function of the male sex organs and for secondary male sex characteristics.
It is necessary for the growth of body hair, the development of bones and muscles,
and it stimulates the production of red blood cells. It also makes men's voices deepen.
Because of problems with the pituitary or testis, the production of testosterone by
the body decreases.
Men may suffer from complaints such as depression, loss of motivation or concentration,
and loss of sexual desire. Andriol Testocaps can relieve these complaints. It can
also relieve these symptoms in men who have had their testis removed. Relief of symptoms
usually starts within a few days, but optimal results are obtained after weeks to
months of treatment.
Ask your doctor if you have any questions about why this medicine has been prescribed
for you.
A doctor's prescription is required to obtain this medicine.
Androderm® is used to replace testosterone in males when the body is unable to produce enough
of its own. Testosterone is a hormone that is necessary for the normal development
and maintenance of male reproductive tissues and other characteristic male traits.
Androderm® is a testosterone transdermal delivery patch. This means that when the patch is applied
to the skin, the testosterone passes from the patch, through the skin and into the
bloodstream.
The testosterone in Androderm® is identical to the naturally occurring testosterone present in the body.
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.
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
below the age of 15 years.
Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to testosterone, tree nuts (almond
oil) or any of the ingredients listed at the end of the CMI. Do not use if you have
or have had any of the following:
breast cancer or any other cancer which your doctor has described as being caused
or stimulated by androgen
kidney disease known as nephrotic syndrome
blockage of a blood vessel by a blood clot (thromboembolism)
high calcium levels in the blood (hypercalcaemia)
Do not use if you: still menstruate; are pregnant or breastfeeding; are a child.
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. For more information, see Section 2. What should I know before I use ANDROFEME 1? in the full CMI.
Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to testosterone, tree nuts (almond
oil), or any of the ingredient listed at the end of the CMI. Do not use ANDROFORTE
5 if you have or are suspected to have prostate cancer or breast cancer. ANDROFORTE
5 must not be used by children or women, particularly if they are pregnant or anticipate
becoming pregnant, or breastfeeding. Talk to your doctor if you have any other medical conditions. For more information, see Section 2. What should I know before I use ANDROFORTE 5? in the full CMI.
ANORO ELLIPTA is used to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). To use
ANORO ELLIPTA, you breathe it into your lungs through your mouth using the ELLIPTA
inhaler.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a long-term condition that slowly
gets worse. Symptoms include shortness of breath, cough, chest discomfort and coughing
up mucus.
ANORO ELLIPTA contains two active ingredients: umeclidinium bromide and vilanterol
trifenatate.
Umeclidinium bromide and vilanterol trifenatate belongs to a group of medicines called
bronchodilators. Umeclidinium and vilanterol work together to help open the airways
and make it easier for air to get in and out of the lungs. This will help relieve
symptoms of COPD. When ANORO ELLIPTA is used regularly, it can help to control the
breathing difficulties related to your disease and minimise the effects of the disease
on your everyday life.
ANORO ELLIPTA should not be used to relieve a sudden attack of breathlessness or wheezing.
If you get this sort of attack you must use a quick-acting inhaler (such as VENTOLIN®).
Your doctor may have prescribed ANORO ELLIPTA for another reason.
Ask your doctor if you have any questions about why this medicine has been prescribed
for you.
This medicine is not addictive.
This medicine is available only with a doctor's prescription.
ANORO ELLIPTA should not be given to children or adolescents below the age of 18 years.
Anpec tablets are also used to treat irregular heartbeats, also called arrhythmias
Your doctor may have prescribed Anpec for another reason. Ask your doctor if you have
any questions about why Anpec has been prescribed for you.
Anpec belongs to a group of medicines called calcium channel blockers or calcium antagonists.
They work by opening up blood vessels, which lets more blood and oxygen reach the
heart and at the same time lowers high blood pressure. Anpec tablets also help to
control fast or irregular heartbeats.
Anpec does not change the amount of calcium in your blood or bones. Calcium in your
diet or in calcium supplements will not interfere with the way Anpec works.
Anpec is available only with a doctor's prescription.
relieve symptoms associated with alcohol withdrawal such as acute agitation and tremor
relax muscles.
Antenex contains the active ingredient diazepam, which belongs to a group of medicines
called benzodiazepines. These medicines are thought to work by their action on brain
chemicals.
Benzodiazepines are not recommended as the only treatment of severe mental illnesses
and should not be used alone to treat depression.
Ask your doctor if you have any questions about why Antenex has been prescribed for
you.
Your doctor may have prescribed Antenex for another reason.
In general, benzodiazepines such as Antenex 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.
Anxiety and tension associated with the normal stress of everyday life usually does
not require treatment with medicines.
Antenex is not recommended for use in children under 6 months of age.
Antenex is available only with a doctor's prescription.
Antroquoril contains the active ingredient called betamethasone valerate.
It is a type of cortisone and belongs to the group of medicines called corticosteroids.
Antroquoril is classified as a moderately strong topical corticosteroid.
Antroquoril is used on the skin to relieve the redness, swelling, itching and discomfort
of many skin problems such as:
Psoriasis (a stubborn skin disorder with raised, rough reddened areas covered with
dry, fine silvery scales)
Eczema (an often itchy skin condition with redness, swelling, oozing of fluid, crusting
which may lead to scaling)
other types of dermatitis
Your doctor may have prescribed Antroquoril for another reason.
Ask your doctor if you have any questions about why Antroquoril has been prescribed
for you.
This medicine is available only with a doctor's prescription.
