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GYNE-T® Intrauterine Copper Contraceptive Janssen-Ortho Intrauterine Copper Intrauterine Contraceptive Description: The Gyne-T copper intrauterine consists of a polyethylene support in the shape of a “T” (horizontal arm 32 mm in length and 1.59 mm in diameter. The vertical arm is 36 mm in length and 1.52 mm in diameter. The “T” carries 120 mg of copper wire (0.25 mm in diameter; 265 mm in length) wound around the vertical arm…

GUAIFENESIN General Monograph Glyceryl Guaiacolate Expectorant Pharmacology: Guaifenesin is believed to produce its effect through a local or reflex irritant action that activates the vagus nerve to stimulate secretion or respiratory tract fluid. This is thought to increase sputum volume, decrease its viscosity, enhance the flow of less viscid secretions and promote mucociliary clearance. Pharmacokinetics: The drug is rapidly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract and excreted in the urine. Indications:…

GYNECURE™ Pfizer Consumer Tioconazole Antifungal Agent Action And Clinical Pharmacology: Tioconazole is a member of the imidazole class of antifungal agents. Although the mode of action of tioconazole has not as yet been determined, several studies have demonstrated that the imidazoles inhibit ergosterol synthesis in fungi by blocking C-14 demethylation. As a result, there is an accumulation of C-14 methyl sterol intermediates like langosterol, and a decrease in ergosterol. Langosterol…

GYNE-T® 380 Slimline Intrauterine Copper Contraceptive Janssen-Ortho Intrauterine Copper Contraceptive Intrauterine Contraception Description: The intrauterine device consists of a polyethylene support in the shape of a “T”. The horizontal arm is 32 mm in length and 1.59 mm in diameter. The vertical arm is 36 mm in length and 1.52 mm in diameter. The vertical arm has at its tip a spherical enlargement, 0.3 mm in diameter. The “T” carries…

GRISOVIN® FP Roberts Griseofulvin Microcrystalline Antifungal Antibiotic Indications And Clinical Uses: Orally effective against superficial infections caused by those fungi responsible for dermatomycoses in man and animals, namely: M. canis, M. gypseum, M. audouini, E. floccosum, T. tonsurans, T. rubrum, T. mentagrophytes, T. magnini, T. gallinae, T. verrucosum, T. sulfureum, T. interdigitale, T. schoenleini, T. crateriform. Griseofulvin is inactive against: C. albicans (monilia), C. neoformans, B. dermatitidis, A. israeli, H….

GRAMCAL® Novartis Consumer Health Calcium Preparation Calcium Therapy Indications And Clinical Uses: Osteoporosis; conditions requiring supplemental calcium. Contra-Indications: Hypercalcemia and hypercalciuria (e.g., in hyperparathyroidism, vitamin D overdosage, decalcifying tumors such as plasmocytoma, bone metastases); severe renal disease; and in calcium loss due to immobilization. Gramcal is suitable for patients with sodium or potassium restricted diets. Hypersensitivity to any of the components. Precautions: In mild hypercalciuria (exceeding 300 mg/ 24 hours)…

GLUCAGON INJECTION Lilly Glucagon HCl Hyperglycemic Agent Action And Clinical Pharmacology: Glucagon causes an increase in blood glucose concentration. Glucagon acts only on liver glycogen, converting it to glucose. Parenteral administration of glucagon produces relaxation of the smooth muscle of the stomach, duodenum, small bowel and colon. The half-life of glucagon in plasma is approximately 3 to 6 minutes. Indications And Clinical Uses: Hypoglycemia: Glucagon is useful in counteracting severe…

GLUCOPHAGE® Hoechst Marion Roussel Metformin HCl Antihyperglycemic Agent Action And Clinical Pharmacology: Metformin is a biguanide derivative producing an antihyperglycemic effect which can only be observed in man or in the diabetic animal and only when there is insulin secretion. Metformin, at therapeutic doses, does not cause hypoglycemia when used alone in man or in the non-diabetic animal, except when using a near lethal dose. Metformin has no effects on…

GLUCODEX® Rougier Dextrose Diagnostic Agent For Diabetes Indications And Clinical Uses: Glucose tolerance test. Contra-Indications: In patients with the glucose-galactose malabsorption syndrome. Precautions: Dextrose should be administered with care to patients with diabetes insipidus. Drug Interactions: Purgatives may inhibit the intestinal absorption of dextrose. Adverse Reactions: Concentrated dextrose solutions given by mouth may cause nausea and vomiting. Dosage: Glucose tolerance test: Adults (except pregnant women): 75 g. Children: 1.75 g/kg…

GELUSIL® GELUSIL® EXTRA STRENGTH Warner-Lambert Consumer Healthcare Aluminum Hydroxide – Magnesium Hydroxide Antacid Indications And Clinical Uses: For the temporary relief and treatment of duodenal and stomach ulcers, gastritis, hiatus hernia, esophagitis, heartburn and any similar gastrointestinal disorders in which control of gastric hyperacidity is desirable. Contra-Indications: Should not be given to patients who are severely debilitated or suffering from kidney failure, alkalosis or hypermagnesemia. Precautions: Antacids can interfere with…