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THEO-BRONC® Rougier Pharma Theophylline–Potassium Iodide–Guaifenesin–Mepyramine Maleate Bronchodilator–Expectorant Indications And Clinical Uses: For the symptomatic relief of reversible bronchoconstriction associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary emphysema, bronchial asthma, chronic bronchitis and related bronchospastic disorders and where expectoration is required. Contra-Indications: Hyperthyroidism, active peptic ulcer, sensitivity to any of the components, pregnancy, in coronary artery disease where myocardial stimulation might prove harmful. Precautions: Inquire before administration, particularly in young children (less than 7…

THEO-DUR® AstraZeneca Theophylline Bronchodilator Action and Clinical Theophylline relaxes the smooth muscle of the bronchial airways and pulmonary blood vessels to relieve bronchospasm and increase flow rates and vital capacity. It also produces other actions typical of the xanthine derivatives: coronary vasodilation, diuresis, increase in gastric secretion, and cardiac, cerebral, and skeletal muscle stimulation. The actions of theophylline may be mediated through inhibition of phosphodiesterase and a resultant increase in…

TES-TAPE® Lilly Glucose Enzymatic Test Strip Diagnostic Aid Description: Tes-Tape is impregnated with the enzymes glucose oxidase and peroxidase and an oxidizable substrate, orthotolidine. When the tape is dipped into urine containing glucose, the glucose oxidase catalyzes the reaction of glucose in the urine with oxygen from the air to form gluconic acid and hydrogen peroxide. The enzyme peroxidase (from horseradish) then catalyzes the reaction of hydrogen peroxide and orthotolidine…

TETANUS AND DIPHTHERIA TOXOIDS ADSORBED (Td Adsorbed) Connaught Active Immunizing Agent Action and Clinical Tetanus is an acute and often fatal disease caused by an extremely potent neurotoxin produced by C. tetani. The organism is ubiquitous and its occurrence in nature cannot be controlled. Immunization is highly effective, produces long-lasting protection and is recommended for the whole population. Only 2 to 3 cases of tetanus are now reported annually in Canada….

TETANUS TOXOID ADSORBED Connaught Vaccine Indications And Clinical Uses: For primary and secondary immunization against tetanus. Contra-Indications: Immunization with Tetanus Toxoid Adsorbed should be deferred in the presence of any acute illness, including febrile illness. Warnings in Clinical States: Elective immunization should be deferred during an outbreak of poliomyelitis. Individuals receiving corticosteroids or other immunosuppressive drugs may not develop an optimum immunologic response. Precautions: The possibility of allergic reactions in…

TERAZOL® Janssen-Ortho Terconazole Antifungal Action and Clinical The exact pharmacologic mode of action of terconazole is uncertain; however, it may exert its antifungal activity by disruption of normal fungal cell membrane permeability. Terconazole exhibits fungicidal activity in vitro against the genus Candida. Both the yeast and mycelial forms of C. albicans are sensitive to terconazole. Following intravaginal administration of terconazole in humans, absorption ranged from 5 to 8% in 3…

TENUATE® TENUATE® DOSPAN® Hoechst Marion Roussel Diethylpropion HCl Anorexiant Action and Clinical Diethylpropion is a psychomotor stimulant with anorectic, sympathomimetic and other effects similar to those of amphetamines. As with all other drugs of this class in which the phenomenon has been studied, the initial rate of weight loss decreases until a plateau is reached; a regain of weight thereafter even though drug administration is continued has been reported. As…

TERSA-TAR® TCD Tar Distillate Psoriasis–Seborrhea Therapy Availability And Storage: Tersa-Tar: Each mL of shampoo contains: tar distillate “Doak” 3% in a soapless alkaline free solvent and emulsifying base. Nonmedicinal ingredients: diethylglycol mono ethyl ether, EDTA, isopropyl alcohol, lauramide DEA and propylene glycol, PEG 6000 distearate, perfume, phosphoric acid, propylparaben, purified water and sodium lauryl sulfate. Bottles of 150 and 450 mL. Tersa-Tar Mild: Each mL of shampoo contains: tar distillate…

TENOLIN Technilab Atenolol Beta-adrenergic Receptor Blocking Agent Availability And Storage: 50 mg: Each white to off-white biconvex, scored, film-coated tablet, embossed with Tenolin 50 on one face, contains: atenolol 50 mg. Nonmedicinal ingredients: hydroxypropylcellulose, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, magnesium stearate, magnesium trisilicate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, sodium croscarmellose, talc and titanium dioxide. Compliance packs of 30. Bottles of 100 and 500. 100 mg: Each white to off-white biconvex, scored, film-coated tablet, embossed…

TEMPRA® Mead Johnson Nutritionals Acetaminophen Antipyretic–Analgesic Indications And Clinical Uses: As a non-salicylate analgesic-antipyretic for the temporary relief of pain from headache, muscle strain, bursitis, sprains, menstrual cramps. Also effective in relieving fever due to the common cold and other viral or bacterial infections. Precautions: When used as directed, acetaminophen is virtually free of severe toxicity or side effects. The incidence of gastrointestinal upset is less than after salicylate administration….