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LAC-HYDRIN® Westwood-Squibb Ammonium Lactate Moisturizer Indications And Clinical Uses: For the treatment of moderate to severe dry skin and scaling (xerosis), and hyperkeratotic conditions such as ichthyosis, and for the temporary relief of itching associated with these conditions. Contra-Indications: Abraded or inflamed skin. Known sensitivity to any of the ingredients. Precautions: If irritation develops, use should be discontinued. For external use only. Dosage: Apply to the affected areas twice daily…

ISOTREX® Stiefel Isotretinoin Acne Therapy Action And Clinical Pharmacology: Isotretinoin is a drug known to improve cystic acne when taken orally. It has also shown similar activity when used for treating less severe forms of acne. While its mechanism of action is not known, studies have shown that oral isotretinoin can decrease sebum secretion and sebaceous gland size. It also affects the keratinization of the stratum corneum. These processes are…

ISOSOURCE® HN Novartis Nutrition Therapeutic Nutrient Indications And Clinical Uses: A high nitrogen, complete liquid tube feeding (nasogastric, nasoduodenal or jejunal) for patients with normal gastrointestinal function, when low-residue feeding is required. Because it is slightly flavored, Isosource HN may be appropriate for oral administration in patients experiencing altered or heightened taste perceptions (e.g., individuals undergoing radiation and chemotherapy treatment). Precautions: Not for parenteral administration. Dosage And Administration: 1 500…

ISUPREL® Sanofi Isoproterenol HCl Sympathomimetic Indications And Clinical Uses: Inhalation solution: Symptomatic relief of bronchial asthma and in cases of emphysema, bronchitis and other chronic bronchopulmonary disorders in which bronchospasm is a complicating factor. Injectable form is particularly suitable for the treatment and prevention of (1) Adams-Stokes syndrome and other episodes of heart block, except when caused by ventricular tachycardia or fibrillation (2) cardiac arrest (3) mild or transient episodes…

IVEEGAM IMMUNO® Baxter Immune Globulin (Human), I.V. Passive Immunizing Agent Action And Clinical Pharmacology: Immune globulin for i.m. use is known to cause anaphylactoid reactions when given i.v. Osterreichisches Institut f¼r Haemoderivate has developed animal models which permit the testing of a preparation’s potential for causing anaphylactoid reactions. The tests have shown that hypotensive, leukopenic, and bronchospastic substances are present in Cohn Fraction II, which is used for the preparation…

ISOPTIN® Knoll Verapamil HCl Antianginal – Antiarrhythmic – Antihypertensive Agent Action And Clinical Pharmacology: Angina and Arrhythmia: Verapamil is a calcium ion influx inhibitor (calcium entry blocker or calcium ion antagonist). The mechanism of the antianginal and antiarrhythmic effects of verapamil is believed to be related to its specific cellular action of selectively inhibiting transmembrane influx of calcium in cardiac muscle, coronary and systemic arteries and in cells of the…

ISORDIL® Wyeth-Ayerst Isosorbide Dinitrate Coronary Vasodilator Action And Clinical Pharmacology: The basic action of isosorbide dinitrate is the relaxation of smooth muscle. Relaxation of peripheral vascular smooth muscle and pooling results in the reduction of preload and afterload on the left ventricle. The effect of the long acting nitrate appears to be mainly peripheral. Although isosorbide dinitrate dilates the coronary arteries there is no incontrovertible evidence that it relieves ischemic…

ISOSOURCE® HN Novartis Nutrition Therapeutic Nutrient Indications And Clinical Uses: A high nitrogen, complete liquid tube feeding (nasogastric, nasoduodenal or jejunal) for patients with normal gastrointestinal function, when low-residue feeding is required. Because it is slightly flavored, Isosource HN may be appropriate for oral administration in patients experiencing altered or heightened taste perceptions (e.g., individuals undergoing radiation and chemotherapy treatment). Precautions: Not for parenteral administration. Dosage And Administration: 1 500…

ISOSOURCE® VHN Novartis Nutrition Therapeutic Nutrient Indications And Clinical Uses: A high nitrogen, fibre containing, complete liquid tube feeding (nasogastric, nasoduodenal or jejunal) for patients with normal gastrointestinal function. Recommended for both short-term and long-term feeding. Not recommended when a low residue tube feeding is required. Precautions: Not for parenteral administration. Dosage And Administration: 1 250 mL or 5 220 kJ (5 cans or 1 250 kcal) provides at least…

ISONIAZID General Monograph, INH Isonicotinic Acid Hydrazide Isonicotinylhydrazide Antimycobacterial Pharmacology: Isoniazid is a bactericidal agent active against organisms of the genus Mycobacterium, specifically M. tuberculosis, M. bovis and M. kansasii. It is a highly specific agent, ineffective against other microorganisms. The mode of action is unknown but the drug is firmly bound to actively growing, sensitive, tubercle bacilli and does not affect these organisms when they are in the metabolic…