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GRISOVIN® FP Roberts Griseofulvin Microcrystalline Antifungal Antibiotic Indications And Clinical Uses: Orally effective against superficial infections caused by those fungi responsible for dermatomycoses in man and animals, namely: M. canis, M. gypseum, M. audouini, E. floccosum, T. tonsurans, T. rubrum, T. mentagrophytes, T. magnini, T. gallinae, T. verrucosum, T. sulfureum, T. interdigitale, T. schoenleini, T. crateriform. Griseofulvin is inactive against: C. albicans (monilia), C. neoformans, B. dermatitidis, A. israeli, H….

GLYSENNID® Novartis Consumer Health Sennosides Laxative Action And Clinical Pharmacology: Glysennid is a laxative which selectively stimulates the colon 8 to 12 hours after ingestion. Therefore, if Glysennid is taken before retiring, sleep is usually not disturbed. Indications And Clinical Uses: Atonic constipation (e.g., in the elderly, after surgery, in the puerperium or due to neurological disorders). Contra-Indications: Known hypersensitivity to sennosides or any of the ingredients; appendicitis, intestinal hemorrhage,…

GRAVERGOL® Carter Horner Ergotamine Tartrate – Caffeine – Dimenhydrinate Migraine Therapy Indications And Clinical Uses: For the relief of migraine headaches and other recurrent vascular headaches as well as nausea, vomiting and dizziness that accompany the attacks. Contra-Indications: Sepsis, occlusive vascular disease (thromboangiitis obliterans, luetic arteritis, severe arteriosclerosis, coronary artery disease, thrombophlebitis, Raynaud’s disease), hepatic disease, renal disease, hypertension, angina pectoris, peptic ulcer, infectious states, malnutrition, severe pruritus, pregnancy, lactation….

GLUCAGON INJECTION Lilly Glucagon HCl Hyperglycemic Agent Action And Clinical Pharmacology: Glucagon causes an increase in blood glucose concentration. Glucagon acts only on liver glycogen, converting it to glucose. Parenteral administration of glucagon produces relaxation of the smooth muscle of the stomach, duodenum, small bowel and colon. The half-life of glucagon in plasma is approximately 3 to 6 minutes. Indications And Clinical Uses: Hypoglycemia: Glucagon is useful in counteracting severe…

GLUCOPHAGE® Hoechst Marion Roussel Metformin HCl Antihyperglycemic Agent Action And Clinical Pharmacology: Metformin is a biguanide derivative producing an antihyperglycemic effect which can only be observed in man or in the diabetic animal and only when there is insulin secretion. Metformin, at therapeutic doses, does not cause hypoglycemia when used alone in man or in the non-diabetic animal, except when using a near lethal dose. Metformin has no effects on…

GLUCODEX® Rougier Dextrose Diagnostic Agent For Diabetes Indications And Clinical Uses: Glucose tolerance test. Contra-Indications: In patients with the glucose-galactose malabsorption syndrome. Precautions: Dextrose should be administered with care to patients with diabetes insipidus. Drug Interactions: Purgatives may inhibit the intestinal absorption of dextrose. Adverse Reactions: Concentrated dextrose solutions given by mouth may cause nausea and vomiting. Dosage: Glucose tolerance test: Adults (except pregnant women): 75 g. Children: 1.75 g/kg…

GELUSIL® GELUSIL® EXTRA STRENGTH Warner-Lambert Consumer Healthcare Aluminum Hydroxide – Magnesium Hydroxide Antacid Indications And Clinical Uses: For the temporary relief and treatment of duodenal and stomach ulcers, gastritis, hiatus hernia, esophagitis, heartburn and any similar gastrointestinal disorders in which control of gastric hyperacidity is desirable. Contra-Indications: Should not be given to patients who are severely debilitated or suffering from kidney failure, alkalosis or hypermagnesemia. Precautions: Antacids can interfere with…

GENTAMICIN SULFATE INJECTION USP Novopharm Antibiotic Action And Clinical Pharmacology: Gentamicin exerts its bactericidal effect by specific inhibition of normal protein synthesis in susceptible bacteria. It binds primarily to the 30S subunit of bacterial ribosomes. Gentamicin is poorly absorbed following oral administration and must be given parenterally for systemic use. When administered i.m., peak serum concentrations are attained in 0.5 to 1 hour. Peak serum concentrations following i.v. administration occur…

GEMZAR® Lilly Gemcitabine HCl Antineoplastic Agent Caution: Gemcitabine is a cytotoxic drug and should be used only by physicians experienced with cancer chemotherapeutic drugs. Prolongation of the infusion time beyond 60 minutes and more frequent than weekly dosing have been shown to increase toxicity. The dosage should be reduced, omitted, or the drug discontinued upon evidence of abnormal suppression of the bone marrow. Acute shortness of breath with a temporal…

GASTROLYTE® Rhône-Poulenc Rorer Electrolytes – Dextrose Antidiarrheal Indications And Clinical Uses: For the management of watery diarrhea of varying types, including gastroenteritis and oral correction of fluid and electrolyte loss in infants, children and adults. Contra-Indications: There are no known contraindications to this product. Manufacturers’ Warnings In Clinical States: Cow’s milk and artificial milk feeds in infants should be stopped for 24 hours and gradually introduced when the diarrhea has…