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LASIX® SPECIAL Hoechst Marion Roussel Furosemide Diuretic Action And Clinical Pharmacology: Animal experiments using stop-flow and micropuncture techniques have demonstrated that furosemide inhibits sodium reabsorption in the ascending limb of Henle’s loop as well as in both proximal and distal tubules. The action of furosemide on the distal tubule is independent of any inhibitory effect on carbonic anhydrase or aldosterone. The diuretic effect of furosemide is exerted even when glomerular…

LASIX® Hoechst Marion Roussel Furosemide Diuretic Action And Clinical Pharmacology: Animal experiments using stop-flow and micropuncture techniques have demonstrated that furosemide inhibits sodium reabsorption in the ascending limb of Henle’s loop as well as in both proximal and distal tubules. The action of furosemide on the distal tubule is independent of any inhibitory effect on carbonic anhydrase or aldosterone. Furosemide may promote diuresis in cases which have previously proved resistant…

LACRISERT® MSD Hydroxypropyl Cellulose Ophthalmic Insert Indications And Clinical Uses: In patients with moderate to severe dry eye syndromes, including keratoconjunctivitis sicca, especially in patients who remain symptomatic after an adequate trial of therapy with artificial tear solutions. Exposure keratitis. Decreased corneal sensitivity. Contra-Indications: Hypersensitivity to hydroxypropyl cellulose. Precautions: Instructions for inserting and removing Lacrisert should be carefully followed. Occupational Hazards: Because this product may produce transient blurring of vision,…

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…

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…

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…

IONAMIN® Rhône-Poulenc Rorer Phentermine (Resin Complex) Anorexiant Action And Clinical Pharmacology: Phentermine is a sympathomimetic amine with pharmacologic activity similar to the prototype drug of this class used in obesity, amphetamine (d- and dl-amphetamine). Actions include CNS stimulation and elevation of blood pressure. Tachyphylaxis and tolerance have been demonstrated with all drugs of this class in which these phenomena have been looked for. Drugs of this class used in obesity…