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SANDIMMUNE (CYCLOSPORINE) DESCRIPTION Cyclosporine, the active principle in Sandimmune® (cyclosporine) is a cyclic polypeptide immunosuppressant agent consisting of 11 amino acids. It is produced as a metabolite by the fungus species Beauveria nivea. Chemically, cyclosporine is designated as [ R -[ R*,R*-(E )]]-cyclic (L-alanyl – D – alanyl- N -methyl – L – leucyl- N -methyl-L-leucyl- N -methyl – L – valyl-3-hydroxy- N , 4-dimethyl-L-2-amino – 6 – octenoyl-L-(alpha)-amino-butyryl –…

SAFE TUSSIN 30 LIQUID Indications And Clinical Uses: For temporary relief of cough due to minor throat and cough associated with the common cold or inhaled irritants. Helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus. DIRECTIONS Adults and children 12 years of age and over: 2 teaspoonfuls every 6 hours, not to exceed 8 teaspoonfuls in 24 hours. Children 6 to under…

SYNFLEX® DS AltiMed Naproxen Sodium Analgesic-Anti-inflammatory Availability And Storage: Synflex: Each oval-shaped, blue, film-coated tablet, with SYNFLEX engraved on one side, contains: naproxen sodium 275 mg. Nonmedicinal ingredients: FD&C Blue #2 aluminum lake, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, povidone, talc and titanium dioxide. Bisulfite-, erythrosine-, gluten-, lactose-, sorbitol-, tartrazine- and xylitol-free. Bottles of 100 and 500. Synflex DS: Each oblong, dark blue, film-coated tablet, with SYNFLEX DS…

SYNTHROID® Knoll Levothyroxine Sodium Thyroid Hormone Action and Clinical The synthesis and secretion of the major thyroid hormones, L-thyroxine (T 4) and L-triiodothyronine (T 3), from the normally functioning thyroid gland are regulated by complex feedback mechanisms of the hypothalamic-pituitary-thyroid axis. The thyroid gland is stimulated to secrete thyroid hormones by the action of thyrotropin (thyroid stimulating hormone, TSH), which is produced in the anterior pituitary gland. TSH secretion is…

ROYCHLOR® Waymar Potassium Chloride Potassium Replacement Therapy Indications And Clinical Uses: The treatment of potassium depletion found in patients with hypokalemia and metabolic alkalosis, digitalis intoxication, inadequate dietary potassium intake and those patients receiving digitalis and diuretics, e.g. congestive heart failure, and hepatic cirrhosis with ascites. For treatment of hypertensive patients undergoing longterm diuretic therapy, hyperaldosteronism states with normal renal function, potassium losing nephropathy and certain diarrheal states. Contra-Indications: In…

ROYVAC® Waymar Magnesium Citrate – Bisacodyl Bowel Evacuant Indications And Clinical Uses: Preparation of the colon for radiology (prior to barium enemas or i.v. pyelograms) surgery and many proctological procedures. Precautions: Do not use any of these preparations when undiagnosed abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting are present. Frequent or prolonged use of these preparations may result in dependence on laxatives. Do not administer Royvac to persons who cannot swallow without…

RUBRAMIN® Squibb Vitamin B12 Hematopoietic Action And Clinical Pharmacology: Vitamin B is essential for growth, cell reproduction, hematopoiesis, nucleoprotein and myelin synthesis. Within 48 hours after injection of 100 to 1 000 µg of vitamin B12, 50 to 98% of the injected dose may appear in the urine. The major portion is excreted within the first 8 hours. Indications And Clinical Uses: For vitamin B12 deficiency occurring in: pernicious anemia…

ROGITINE® Novartis Pharmaceuticals Phentolamine Mesylate Alpha-adrenoreceptor Blocker Action And Clinical Pharmacology: Phentolamine produces an alpha-adrenergic block of relatively short duration. It also has direct but less marked positive inotropic and chronotropic effects on cardiac muscle and vasodilator effects on vascular smooth muscle. tag_IndicationsIndications Indications And Clinical Uses: Prevention and control of hypertensive episodes in patients with pheochromocytoma, preoperatively and during surgical excision. Prevention of dermal necrosis and sloughing following i.v….

ROBINUL® ROBINUL® FORTE Wyeth-Ayerst Glycopyrrolate Anticholinergic Indications And Clinical Uses: The management of gastrointestinal disorders amenable to anticholinergic therapy, such as: duodenal ulcer, duodenitis, pylorospasm; gastric ulcer, gastritis, hiatal hernia, hyperchlorhydria, pyrosis, aerophagia, gastroenteritis; esophagitis; cholecystitis, chronic pancreatitis; spastic and irritable colon, ulcerative colitis, functional bowel distress, diverticulitis, acute enteritis, diarrhea; and splenic flexure syndrome, neurogenic gastrointestinal disturbances. Contra-Indications: Glaucoma, urinary bladder neck obstruction, pyloric obstruction, stenosis with significant gastric…

Introduction Robitussin (guaifenesin) is an expectorant. It helps reduce congestion in your chest and throat, making it easier for you to cough out through your mouth. Here’s everything you need to know, including how it works, as well as uses, contraindications, side effects, interactions, storage and precautions. Action And Clinical Pharmacology Guaifenesin enhances the output of lower respiratory tract fluid. The enhanced flow of less viscid secretions promotes ciliary action, and…