Hidroxiurea

Hidroxiurea may be available in the countries listed below.

Ingredient matches for Hidroxiurea

Hydroxycarbamide

Hydroxycarbamide is reported as an ingredient of Hidroxiurea in the following countries:

• Venezuela

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Lidoxin

Lidoxin may be available in the countries listed below.

Ingredient matches for Lidoxin

Cloxacillin

Cloxacillin sodium salt (a derivative of Cloxacillin) is reported as an ingredient of Lidoxin in the following countries:

• Singapore

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Saver

Saver may be available in the countries listed below.

Ingredient matches for Saver

Azithromycin

Azithromycin dihydrate (a derivative of Azithromycin) is reported as an ingredient of Saver in the following countries:

• Venezuela

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Medikid

Medikid may be available in the countries listed below.

Ingredient matches for Medikid

Methylphenidate

Methylphenidate hydrochloride (a derivative of Methylphenidate) is reported as an ingredient of Medikid in the following countries:

• Germany

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Implanon

Implanon is a brand name of etonogestrel, approved by the FDA in the following formulation(s):

IMPLANON (etonogestrel - implant; implantation)

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  Manufacturer: ORGANON USA INC
  
  Approval date: July 17, 2006
  
  Strength(s): 68MG/IMPLANT ^[RLD]

Has a generic version of Implanon been approved?

No. There is currently no therapeutically equivalent version of Implanon available.

Note: Fraudulent online pharmacies may attempt to sell an illegal generic version of Implanon. These medications may be counterfeit and potentially unsafe. If you purchase medications online, be sure you are buying from a reputable and valid online pharmacy. Ask your health care provider for advice if you are unsure about the online purchase of any medication.

See also: About generic drugs.

Related Patents

There are no current U.S. patents associated with Implanon.

See also...

• Implanon Consumer Information (Drugs.com)
• Implanon implant Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
• Implanon Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
• Etonogestrel implant Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
• Etonogestrel Intradermal Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)

Recozil

Recozil may be available in the countries listed below.

Ingredient matches for Recozil

Gemfibrozil

Gemfibrozil is reported as an ingredient of Recozil in the following countries:

• Singapore

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benzphetamine

Generic Name: benzphetamine (benz FET ah meen)

Brand Names: Didrex

What is benzphetamine?

Benzphetamine is a stimulant that is similar to an amphetamine. Benzphetamine is an appetite suppressant that affects the central nervous system.

Benzphetamine is used togther with diet and exercise to treat obesity (overweight).

Benzphetamine may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

What is the most important information I should know about benzphetamine?

Benzphetamine can harm an unborn baby or cause birth defects. Do not use benzphetamine if you are pregnant.

Taking benzphetamine together with other diet medications (including medicines available over the counter) can cause a rare fatal lung disorder called pulmonary hypertension. Do not take benzphetamine with any other diet medications without your doctor's advice.

Benzphetamine may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be alert. Drinking alcohol can increase certain side effects of benzphetamine.

Benzphetamine is only part of a complete program of treatment that may also include diet, exercise, and weight control. Follow your diet, medication, and exercise routines very closely.

Benzphetamine may be habit-forming and should be used only by the person it was prescribed for. Never share benzphetamine with another person, especially someone with a history of drug abuse or addiction. Keep track of the amount of medicine used from each new bottle. Benzphetamine is a drug of abuse and you should be aware if anyone is using your medicine improperly or without a prescription.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking benzphetamine?

Do not use benzphetamine if you have taken an MAO inhibitor such as furazolidone (Furoxone), isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), rasagiline (Azilect), selegiline (Eldepryl, Emsam), or tranylcypromine (Parnate) in the last 14 days. Serious, life threatening side effects can occur if you use benzphetamine before the MAO inhibitor has cleared from your body.

Taking benzphetamine together with other diet medications (including medicines available over the counter) can cause a rare fatal lung disorder called pulmonary hypertension. Do not take benzphetamine with any other diet medications without your doctor's advice.

You should not take benzphetamine if you are allergic to it, or if you have:

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  coronary artery disease (hardening of the arteries);

  
  


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  heart disease, heart rhythm disorder;

  
  


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  severe or uncontrolled high blood pressure;

  
  


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  overactive thyroid;

  
  


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  glaucoma;

  
  


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  if you are pregnant;

  
  


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  if you have a history of drug or alcohol abuse; o

  
  


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  if you have used any other diet pills within the past year.

  
  

If you have any of these other conditions, you may need a benzphetamine dose adjustment or special tests:

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  high blood pressure;

  
  


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  diabetes; or

  
  


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  a thyroid disorder.

  
  

FDA pregnancy category X. This medication can harm an unborn baby or cause birth defects. Do not use benzphetamine if you are pregnant. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant during treatment. Use effective birth control while you are using this medication. Benzphetamine can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. You should not breast-feed while taking benzphetamine. Do not give this medication to a child younger than 12 years old. Benzphetamine may be habit-forming and should be used only by the person it was prescribed for. Never share benzphetamine with another person, especially someone with a history of drug abuse or addiction. Keep the medication in a place where others cannot get to it.

How should I take benzphetamine?

Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. Follow the directions on your prescription label.

Benzphetamine is usually taken once each day, mid-morning or mid-afternoon.

Talk with your doctor if you have increased hunger or if you otherwise think the medication is not working properly. Taking more of this medication will not make it more effective and can cause serious, life-threatening side effects.

Benzphetamine should be taken only for a short time, such as a few weeks. Tell your doctor if you have not lost any weight after 4 weeks of treatment.

Benzphetamine is only part of a complete program of treatment that may also include diet, exercise, and weight control. Follow your diet, medication, and exercise routines very closely.

Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Keep track of the amount of medicine used from each new bottle. Benzphetamine is a drug of abuse and you should be aware if anyone is using your medicine improperly or without a prescription.

See also: Benzphetamine dosage (in more detail)

What happens if I miss a dose?

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

What happens if I overdose?

Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222. An overdose of benzphetamine can be fatal.

Overdose symptoms may include confusion, panic, feeling hostile or aggressive, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach cramps, fever, muscle pain or weakness, dark colored urine, irregular heartbeat, weak pulse, slow breathing, feeling light-headed, seizure, or fainting.

What should I avoid while taking benzphetamine?

Drinking alcohol can increase certain side effects of benzphetamine.

To prevent sleep problems, avoid taking this medication late in the afternoon.

Benzphetamine may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be alert.

Benzphetamine side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Stop taking benzphetamine and call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:

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  feeling short of breath, even with mild exertion;

  
  


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  chest pain, feeling like you might pass out;

  
  


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  swelling in your ankles or feet;

  
  


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  pounding heartbeats or fluttering in your chest;

  
  


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  confusion or irritability, unusual thoughts or behavior; or

  
  


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  dangerously high blood pressure (severe headache, blurred vision, buzzing in your ears, anxiety, confusion, chest pain, shortness of breath, uneven heartbeats, seizure).

  
  

Less serious side effects may include:

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  feeling restless or hyperactive;

  
  


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  headache, dizziness, tremors;

  
  


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  sleep problems (insomnia);

  
  


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  increased sweating;

  
  


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  dry mouth or an unpleasant taste in your mouth;

  
  


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  nausea, diarrhea upset stomach; or

  
  


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  skin rash.

  
  

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Benzphetamine Dosing Information

Usual Adult Dose for Obesity:

Initial dose: 25 to 50 mg orally once a day in the midmorning or midafternoon

Maintenance dose: 25 to 50 mg orally one to three times a day; dose or frequency should be individualized based on the patient's needs and response

A single daily dose is preferably given in midmorning or midafternoon, according to the patient's eating habits. It may be desirable to avoid late afternoon administration in some patients.

What other drugs will affect benzphetamine?

Tell your doctor about all other medicines you use, especially:

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  ammonium chloride, ascorbic acid (vitamin C), K-Phos;

  
  


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  blood pressure medications;

  
  


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  insulin or oral diabetes medication;

  
  


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  sodium bicarbonate, potassium citrate (K-Lyte, Urocit-K), sodium citrate and citric acid (Bicitra, Oracit), or sodium citrate and potassium (Citrolith, Polycitra);

  
  


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  a stimulant or ADHD medication such as amphetamine salt combination (Adderall), dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine), or methylphenidate (Ritalin); or

  
  


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  an antidepressant such as amitriptyline (Elavil, Vanatrip), doxepin (Sinequan), desipramine (Norpramin), imipramine (Janimine, Tofranil), nortriptyline (Pamelor), and others.

  
  

This list is not complete and other drugs may interact with benzphetamine. Tell your doctor about all medications you use. This includes prescription, over-the-counter, vitamin, and herbal products. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor.

More benzphetamine resources

• Benzphetamine Side Effects (in more detail)
• Benzphetamine Dosage
• Benzphetamine Use in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
• Drug Images
• Benzphetamine Drug Interactions
• Benzphetamine Support Group
• 5 Reviews for Benzphetamine - Add your own review/rating

• benzphetamine Advanced Consumer (Micromedex) - Includes Dosage Information


• Benzphetamine Prescribing Information (FDA)


• Benzphetamine MedFacts Consumer Leaflet (Wolters Kluwer)


• Didrex Prescribing Information (FDA)


• Didrex Consumer Overview

Compare benzphetamine with other medications

• Obesity

Where can I get more information?

• Your pharmacist can provide more information about benzphetamine.

See also: benzphetamine side effects (in more detail)

Optodrop-Co

Optodrop-Co may be available in the countries listed below.

Ingredient matches for Optodrop-Co

Dorzolamide

Dorzolamide hydrochloride (a derivative of Dorzolamide) is reported as an ingredient of Optodrop-Co in the following countries:

• Greece

Timolol

Timolol maleate (a derivative of Timolol) is reported as an ingredient of Optodrop-Co in the following countries:

• Greece

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Phenothrin

In some countries, this medicine may only be approved for veterinary use.

Scheme

Rec.INN

ATC (Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification)

P03AC03

CAS registry number (Chemical Abstracts Service)

0026002-80-2

Chemical Formula

C23-H26-O3

Molecular Weight

350

Therapeutic Category

Insecticide

Chemical Name

Cyclopropanecarboxylic acid, 2,2-dimethyl-3-(2-methyl-1-propenyl)-, (3-phenoxyphenyl)methyl ester

Foreign Names

• Phenothrinum (Latin)
• Phenothrin (German)
• Phénothrine (French)
• Fenotrina (Spanish)

Generic Names

• Phenothrin (OS: BAN)
• Phénothrine (OS: DCF)

Brand Names

• Anti-Bit Sampuan
  Eczacibasi, Turkey



• Anti-Bit
  Eczacibasi, Russian Federation



• Cif Candiol (Phenothrin and Tetramethrin)
  Papaellinas, Greece



• Full Marks
  SSL, New Zealand



• Hégor Antipoux
  Incomex, Monaco; Procter & Gamble, Luxembourg



• Herklin
  Armstrong, Mexico



• Indorex Duo-Aktiv (Phenothrin and Pyriproxyfen, + Bioallethrin (veterinary use))
  Virbac, Germany



• Itax
  Pierre Fabre, Russian Federation; Pierre Fabre Médicament, France



• Item Antipoux
  Dermophil Indien, France



• Ivaliten
  Lavipharm, Greece



• Parasidose
  Gilbert, France; Multichem, New Zealand



• Sumo
  Interbelle, Argentina

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Glossary

BAN	British Approved Name
DCF	Dénomination Commune Française
OS	Official Synonym
Rec.INN	Recommended International Nonproprietary Name (World Health Organization)

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Meloxicam B.I. Farma

Meloxicam B.I. Farma may be available in the countries listed below.

Ingredient matches for Meloxicam B.I. Farma

Meloxicam

Meloxicam is reported as an ingredient of Meloxicam B.I. Farma in the following countries:

• Greece

International Drug Name Search

Gadofosveset

Scheme

Rec.INN

ATC (Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification)

V08CA11

CAS registry number (Chemical Abstracts Service)

0193901-90-5

Chemical Formula

C33-H41-Gd-N3-O14-P

Molecular Weight

891

Therapeutic Categories

Diagnostic agent

Contrast medium, angiography

Chemical Name

Trihydrogen [N-[2-[bis(carboxymethyl)amino]ethyl]-N-(R)-2-[bis(carboxymethyl)amino]-3-hydroxypropyl]glycine 4,4-diphenylcyclohexyl hydrogen phosphato(6-)]gadolinate(3-) (WHO)

Foreign Names

• Gadofosvesetum (Latin)
• Gadofosveset (German)
• Gadofosveset (French)
• Gadofosveset (Spanish)

Generic Names

• Gadofosveset Trisodium (OS: USAN)
• AngioMARK (IS)
• MS 32520 (IS: Mallinckrodt)
• MS-325 (IS)
• ZK-236018 (IS)

Brand Names

• Vasovist
  Bayer, Turkey; Schering, Slovenia



• Ablavar
  Lantheus, United States



• Vasovist
  Bayer, Belgium; Bayer, Canada; Bayer, Germany; Bayer, Spain; Bayer, Hungary; Bayer Santé, France; Bayer Schering, Finland; Bayer Schering Pharma, Denmark; Bayer Schering Pharma, Norway; Schering, Italy

International Drug Name Search

Glossary

IS	Inofficial Synonym
OS	Official Synonym
Rec.INN	Recommended International Nonproprietary Name (World Health Organization)
USAN	United States Adopted Name
WHO	World Health Organization

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Pealkit

Pealkit may be available in the countries listed below.

Ingredient matches for Pealkit

Diazepam

Diazepam is reported as an ingredient of Pealkit in the following countries:

• Japan

International Drug Name Search

Aller-Chlor

In the US, Aller-Chlor (chlorpheniramine systemic) is a member of the drug class antihistamines and is used to treat Allergic Reactions, Cold Symptoms, Hay Fever and Urticaria.

US matches:

• Aller-Chlor Syrup


• Aller-Chlor

Ingredient matches for Aller-Chlor

Chlorphenamine

Chlorphenamine maleate (a derivative of Chlorphenamine) is reported as an ingredient of Aller-Chlor in the following countries:

• United States

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Aloprol

Aloprol may be available in the countries listed below.

Ingredient matches for Aloprol

Salbutamol

Salbutamol is reported as an ingredient of Aloprol in the following countries:

• Serbia

International Drug Name Search

Piclonadine

Piclonadine may be available in the countries listed below.

Ingredient matches for Piclonadine

Ticlopidine

Ticlopidine hydrochloride (a derivative of Ticlopidine) is reported as an ingredient of Piclonadine in the following countries:

• Japan

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