How to use your nose drops
Nose drops are a solution or suspension of medicine. They are used to produce a local effect directly in the nose. Take the lid off the bottle (for bottles with an integrated dropper, draw some liquid into the dropper). Hold the bottle or dropper ... [... more]
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Colestid
Colestipol hydrochloride is not absorbed into the blood stream, but acts in the intestine, where it absorbs bile acids. Bile is a substance which is produced by the liver and released into the intestines. Bile contains chemicals called bile ... [... more]
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Benylin sore throat lozenges
Benylin sore throat lozenges contain the active ingredient hexylresorcinol, which is an antiseptic that also has local anaesthetic effects. It's antiseptic action kills the bacteria that may be associated with sore throats, while it's anaesthetic ... [... more]
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Yutopar
Ritodrine hydrochloride is a beta2 adreno-receptor stimulant which acts on beta2 receptors found in uterine muscle. It decreases uterine contractility and therefore acts as a uterine relaxant. It is used in the management of premature ... [... more]
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Cholestagel (colesevelam)
Cholestagel tablets contain the active ingredient colesevelam, which is a type of medicine called a bile acid sequestrant. It is used to lower blood cholesterol levels. Colesevelam is not absorbed into the bloodstream. It works in the intestines, ... [... more]
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Begrivac
Begrivac is an influenza vaccine that contains inactivated fragments from three different strains of the virus that causes influenza (flu). The vaccine works by provoking the body's immune response, without causing the disease. Influenza vaccines ... [... more]
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NovoSeven
Factor VIIa (activated Factor VII) is a naturally-occurring protein which is essential for the process of blood clotting. When bleeding occurs the body quickly seals the breaks in blood vessels by forming plugs (clots). A series of clotting ... [... more]
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Calcium-Sandoz
This medicine contains two forms of calcium, calcium glubionate and calcium lactobionate.Calcium is needed for the formation of strong bones and healthy teeth and is involved in helping the blood to clot. It is also required to transmit nerve ... [... more]
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Ondemet (ondansetron)
Ondemet tablets and injection contain the active ingredient ondansetron hydrochloride dihydrate, which is a type of medicine called a 5HT3 antagonist. (NB. Ondansetron is also available without a brand name, ie as the generic medicine.) ... [... more]
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Humira (adalimumab)
Humira injection contains the active ingredient adalimumab, which is a type of medicine called a human monoclonal antibody. It works by suppressing part of the immune system and modifying the process of inflammation. Adalimumab works in a similar ... [... more]
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Diprobath
This preparation contains two main ingredients, light liquid paraffin and isopropyl myristate, both of which have moisturising properties.They they work by replacing lost water within the skin, and by forming a waterproof barrier over the skin ... [... more]
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Aranesp (darbepoetin alfa)
Aranesp injection contains the active ingredient darbepoetin alfa, which is a synthetic version of the naturally-occurring hormone erythropoietin. Erythropoietin is produced by healthy kidneys. It stimulates the bone marrow to produce red blood ... [... more]
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