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Indications And Clinical Uses: For the treatment and relief of the symptoms of peptic ulcer, gastritis and hyperacidity. Contraindications: hypersensitivity to active substances and other components of the drug; severe renal failure; hypophosphatemia; intolerance to fructose (due to the presence of sorbitol in the preparation); children and adolescents up to 15 years old. Precautions: Magnesium salts, in the presence of renal insufficiency, may cause CNS depression. Aluminum hydroxide, in the…

MACRODANTIN® Procter & Gamble Pharmaceuticals Nitrofurantoin Macrocrystals Urinary Tract Antibacterial Action And Clinical Pharmacology: Nitrofurantoin is reduced by bacterial flavoproteins to reactive intermediates which inactivate or alter bacterial ribosomal proteins and other macromolecules. As a result of such inactivations, the vital biochemical processes of protein synthesis, aerobic energy metabolism, DNA synthesis, RNA synthesis and cell wall synthesis are inhibited. The broad-based nature of this mode of action may explain the…

MAGNESIUM SULFATE Abbott Anticonvulsant – Electrolyte Replenisher Action And Clinical Pharmacology: Magnesium (Mg++) is an important cofactor for enzymatic reactions and plays an important role in neurochemical transmission and muscular excitability. As a nutritional adjunct in hyperalimentation, the precise mechanism of action for magnesium is uncertain. Early symptoms of hypomagnesemia (less than 1.5 mEq/L) may develop as early as 3 to 4 days or within weeks. Predominant deficiency effects are…

MAALOX® PLUS EXTRA STRENGTH Novartis Consumer Health Magnesium Hydroxide – Aluminum Hydroxide – Simethicone Antacid – Antiflatulent Indications And Clinical Uses: For symptomatic relief of hyperacidity, acid indigestion, heartburn and gas. Contra-Indications: Alkalosis; hypermagnesemia; where distention may be due to partial or complete intestinal obstruction. Not recommended for severely debilitated patients or those with impaired renal function. Precautions: Magnesium salts, in the presence of renal insufficiency, may cause CNS depression….

MAALOX® PLUS Novartis Consumer Health Magnesium Hydroxide – Aluminum Hydroxide – Simethicone Antacid – Antiflatulent Indications And Clinical Uses: For symptomatic relief of hyperacidity, acid indigestion, heartburn and gas. Contra-Indications: Alkalosis; hypermagnesemia; where distention may be due to partial or complete intestinal obstruction. Not recommended for severely debilitated patients or those with impaired renal function. Precautions: See Maalox monograph. Symptoms And Treatment Of Overdose: Symptoms and Treatment: See Maalox monograph….

MAALOX® TC Novartis Consumer Health Magnesium Hydroxide – Aluminum Hydroxide Antacid Indications And Clinical Uses: A high potency antacid for the treatment and relief of the symptoms of peptic ulcer and severe hyperacidity related disorders. Contra-Indications: Alkalosis, hypermagnesemia; where distention may be due to partial or complete intestinal obstruction. Not recommended for severely debilitated patients or those with impaired renal function. Precautions: Magnesium salts in the presence of renal insufficiency…

MAALOX® HRF Novartis Consumer Health Magnesium Alginate – Aluminum Hydroxide-Magnesium Carbonate – Magnesium Carbonate Gastroesophageal Reflux Therapy Action And Clinical Pharmacology: The liquid or tablets when chewed, produce a viscous demulcent antacid foam barrier which floats on the stomach contents serving as a protective barrier for the esophagus against reflux of gastric contents. The alkaline foam readily flows into the esophagus during reflux aiding in the neutralization of refluxed gastric…

M.C.T.® OIL Mead Johnson Medium Chain Triglycerides Oil Fat Modified Diets Indications And Clinical Uses: A dietary supplement for use in the nutritional management of children and adults who cannot efficiently digest and absorb conventional long chain food fats. Precautions: In persons with advanced cirrhosis of the liver, large amounts of medium chain triglycerides in the diet may result in elevated blood and spinal fluid levels of medium chain fatty…

M-ESLON® Rh´ne-Poulenc Rorer Morphine Sulfat Opioid Analgesic Action And Clinical Pharmacology: Morphine is an opioid analgesic which exerts an agonist effect at specific, saturable opioid receptors in the CNS and other tissues. In man, morphine produces a variety of effects including analgesia, constipation from decreased gastrointestinal motility, suppression of the cough reflex, respiratory depression from reduced responsiveness of the respiratory centre to CO2, nausea and vomiting via stimulation of the…

MYCOBUTIN® Pharmacia & Upjohn Rifabutin Antibacterial Agent Action And Clinical Pharmacology: Rifabutin is a derivative of rifamycin S, belonging to the class of ansamycins. The rifamycins owe their antimycobacterial efficacy to their ability to penetrate the cell wall and to their ability to complex with and to inhibit DNA-dependent RNA polymerase. Rifabutin has been found to interact with and to penetrate the outer layers of the mycobacterial envelope. Rifabutin inhibits…