Analistic

Tuesday 19 August 2014

Sovaldi sofosbuvir 400 mg tablets


INDICATIONS AND USAGE
SOVALDI is a hepatitis C virus (HCV) nucleotide analog NS5B polymerase inhibitor indicated for the treatment of chronic hepatitis C (CHC) infection as a component of a combination antiviral treatment regimen.
  • SOVALDI efficacy has been established in subjects with HCV genotype 1, 2, 3 or 4 infection, including those with hepatocellular carcinoma meeting Milan criteria (awaiting liver transplantation) and those with HCV/HIV-1 co-infection
The following points should be considered when initiating treatment with SOVALDI:
  • Monotherapy of SOVALDI is not recommended for treatment of CHC.
  • Treatment regimen and duration are dependent on both viral genotype and patient population
  • Treatment response varies based on baseline host and viral factors
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
The recommended dose of SOVALDI is one 400 mg tablet, taken orally, once daily with or without food
SOVALDI should be used in combination with ribavirin or in combination with pegylated interferon and ribavirin for the treatment of CHC in adults. The recommended regimen and treatment duration for SOVALDI combination therapy is provided in Table 1.

Alinia NITAZOXANIDE Nitazoksanit tablet Antiparasitic


USES: This medication is used to treat diarrhea due to certain intestinal parasitic infections (i.e., Cryptosporidium parvum and Giardia lamblia).
HOW TO USE: Take this medication by mouth every 12 hours for 3 days with food, or as directed by your doctor.Children less than 11 years of age should not take these tablets. Instead, they should take nitazoxanide suspension.Antibiotics work best when the amount of medicine in your body is kept at a constant level. Therefore, take this drug at evenly spaced intervals.Continue to take this medication until the full-prescribed amount is finished even if symptoms disappear after a few doses. Stopping this medication too early may allow the parasites to continue to grow, which may result in a relapse of the infection.Inform your doctor if your condition worsens or does not improve.

Friday 25 July 2014

Stieva-A Cream 0.05% 25g topical acne treatment


Stieva-A For the topical treatment of acne, amelioration or eliminating roughness,
 fine wrinkling, coarse dermal wrinkling mottled, hyperpigmentation of skin & photoaging. 

Composition : Stieva-A contains as active ingredient tretinoin (retinoic acid) 0.05 % 

Indication: Stieva-A is indicated as topical therapy for the treatment of acne vulgaris, 
amelioration or eliminating roughness, fine wrinkling, coarse dermal wrinkling mottled, hyperpigmentation of skin & photoaging. 
Stieva-A cream is most commonly used as a form of acne treatment. It was the first retinoid 
developed for this type of topical use. It is the best studied retinoid in the treatment 
of photoaging. It is used by some as a hair loss treatment and also a component of 
many commercial products that are advertised as being able to slow skin aging or 
remove wrinkles. This cream is also used to treat and reduce the appearance of 
stretch marks by increasing collagen production in the dermis. 


Canesten 1% Antifungal Cream 20 gr Clotrimazole - for thrush/athletes foot/nappy rash/ring


Canesten 1% is used to treat fungal skin infections such as ringworm, athlete's foot, fungal nappy rash and fungal sweat rash. It can also be used to reduce irritation of the vulva (external thrush) or the end of the penis which may be associated with thrush. 

Directions:
Apply the cream thinly to affected areas 2 or 3 times a day and rub in gently. Use for at least 14 days for thrush and 28 days for other infections. If using on feet, thoroughly wash and dry the skin before use especially between the toes. Wash your hands after application to avoid transferring infection to other parts of the body. If symptoms persist consult your doctor.

Zovirax cream Aciclovir Acyclovir cold sore cream

Zovirax; contains a medicine called aciclovir. Aciclovir is an antiviral medicine, which kills or stops the growth of viruses.
Zovirax may come in an ointment or cream. These creams are applied directly to the surface of the skin at the site of infection. These ointments are most effective during the prodromal period, but may help reduce symptoms at any point during an outbreak.
Topical Zovirax may be used for genital outbreaks if prescribed by a doctor, but are primarily used for HSV-1 outbreaks/cold sores. Topical Zovirax needs to be used often – sometimes as much as 6 times a day for 7 days.
Side effects of topical treatments include itching or burning, redness, skin peeling, and possibly allergic reaction.
The FDA released a statement regarding Zovirax ointments. In the statement it claims that Zovirax ointment is not effective at reducing viral shedding or transmission, indicating that ointments should not be used as a suppressive therapy for recurrent or shedding herpes.