uses of medicine and how it affects in our body

1. URDANETA CITY UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE OF PHARMACY
PHARMACY INFORMATICS
DRUG POWERPOINT
PRESENTATION
CREATED BY: LEA S. LUCERO &
DANILYN P. PADUA

2. ROSUVASTATIN
Calcium
RUSTOR
10 mg film-Coated Tablet
Antihyperlipidemic
INDICATIONS:
Rosuvastatin is used in conjunction with dietary modification, in the treatment of hypercholesterolaemia
particularly in type lla and llb hyperlipoproteinaemias. It may also be given prophylactically as an adjunct
to diet in hypercholesterolaemic patient with ischaemic heart disease.
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION:
Rosuvastatin is given as an initial dose of 5 to 10 mg at night or as prescribed by the physician.
The dose may be adjusted at intervals of not less than 4 weeks up to a maximum of 40 mg once daily
at night or as prescribed by the physician.
FORMULATION: Each film coated tablet contains:
Rosuvastatin Calcium...............................................10 mg
CAUTION: Food, Drugs, Devices and Cosmetics Act
prohibits dispensing without prescription.
FOR PRECAUTIONS: see package insert
Store at temperature not exceeding 30⁰C.

3. CARVEDILOL
CARVIBLOC
6.25 mg Tablet
Alpha & Beta Blocker
INDICATION:
It is used in the long term management of hypertension angina pectoris, and as an
adjunct to standard therapy in symptomatic heart failure.
DOSAGE ADMINISTRATION AND PRECAUTIONS:
See package insert.
CAUTION:
Food, Drugs, Devices and Cosmetics Act prohibits dispensing without prescription
STORAGE:
Store at temperature not exceeding 25⁰C. Protect from light & moisture.
For complete information, see package insert

4. Co-amoxiclav
Augmentin®
625 mg tablet
Twice Daily Dosing Antibacterial
FORMULATION:
Each tablet contains 500 mg amoxicillin as the trihydrate
and 125 mg clavulanic acid as the potassium salt.
Any tablet remaining three weeks after pack is first
opened must be discarded.
For indications, dosage, precautions and other information
See accompanying product insert.
Complete Prescribing Information available upon request.
Store in a dry place below 25°C.
BPH-UK
CAUTION:
Foods, Drugs, Devices and Cosmetics Act prohibits
dispensing without prescription.
Augmentin® is a registered trademark of the
GlaxoSmithKline group of companies

5. PIOGLITAZONE + METFORMIN HCl
ACTOSMET®
15mg/850mg
Tablet
ANTI-DIABETES
FORMULATION:
Each tablet contains 15mg Pioglitazone and 850mg Metformin HCl.
INDICATION:
Actosmet (Pioglitazone and metformin hydrochloride) is indicated as an adjunct to diet
and exercise to improve glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes who are already
treated with a combination of pioglitarizone and metformin or whose diabetes is not
adequately controlled with metformin alone, or for those who have initially responded
to pioglitazone alone and require additional glycemic control.
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION:
One tablet or twice daily and could be adjusted by the physician according to patient’s
condition. Please see Package Insert.
CAUTION:
Foods, Drugs, Devices and Cosmetics Act prohibit dispensing without prescription.

6. Telmisartan
Pritor
40mg Tablet
Antihypertensive
FORMULATION:
Each tablet contains 40mg Telmisartan.
FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION:
See enclosed package insert.
CAUTION:
Foods, Drugs, Devices and Cosmetics Act
Prohibits dispensing without prescription.
Keep all medicines out of reach of children.
Store at temperature not exceeding 30°C.
Pritor is a trademark of Boehringer Ingelheim
International GmH used under license
By the GlaxoSmithKline group of companies.

7. Metoprolol tartrate
Cardiosel®
50mg Tablet
BETA-ADRENOCEPTOR BLOCKE
ANTIHYPERTENSIVE
ANTI-ANGINAL
FORMULATION:
Each tablet contains:
Metoprolol tartrate:...................................................................................................50 mg
CONTRAINDICATIONS:
Hypersensitivity to metoprolol or any other beta-blocker or any component of the product
Hypertensive and angina patients with the following conditions:
-Sinus bradycardia
-Heart block greater than first degree
-Cardiogenic shock
-Overt or decompensated cardiac failure
-Sick sinus syndrome
-Severe peripheral arterial circulatory disorders
-Pheochromocytoma
Patient with acute myocardial infarction who have the following conditions:
-Heart rate <45 beats/minute
-Second-and third-degree heart block
-Significant first degree heart block (P-R intervals≥0.24sec)
-Systolic blood pressure < 100 mmHg
-Moderate to severe cardiac failure
Patients with severe bronchial asthma or history of severe bronchospasm
CAUTION: Foods, Drugs, Devices, and Cosmetics Act prohibit dispensing without prescription.
STORE AT TEMPERATURES NOT EXCEEDING 30°C
KEEP THE PRODUCT OUT OF SIGHT AND REACH OF CHILDREN

8. Dextromethorphan HBr
Guaifenesin
Robitussin®DM
15mg/100mg per 5ml Syrup
FORMULATION:
Each 5 ml (teaspoonful) contains:
Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide....................................15mg
Guafenesin..........................................................................100mg
Alcohol.................................................................................1.4%
in Cherry flavored syrup.
INDICATIONS:
Relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation
as may occur with a cold. Helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and
thin bronchial secretions to make coughs more productive.
Helps relieve chest congestion. Expectorant
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION:
2 to under 6 years....2.5mL (1/2 teaspoonful) every 6 hours
6 to under 12 years......5 ml (1 teaspoonful) every 6 hours
12 years to Adult................10 ml (2 teaspoonfuls) every 6 hours
Do not exceed recommended dosage. For children 2 to under 6 years of age consult
a healthcare professional before use.
OVERDOSAGE:
In case of accidental overdose, discontinue use and seek
professional assistance immediately.
STORAGE CONDITION:
Store at temperature not exceeding 25°C.

9. PRECAUTIONS:
Discontinue use and ask a doctor or healthcare
Professional if cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back,
or is accompanied by fever, rash or persistent headaches.
Patients are advised to ask a doctor if they have chronic
Cough as occurs with smoking or chronic lung disease
Such as asthma or emphysema.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
DRUG INTERACTION:
Do not take this product if you are taking a prescription of
Monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) or for 14 days after
Stopping the MAOI drug.
PREGNANCY AND LACTATION:
As with any medication, women who are pregnant or
Breastfeeding a baby should seek the advice of a doctor
before using product.
CONTRAINDICATION:
Taking a prescription of monoamine oxidase inhibitor
(MAOI) or for 14 days after stopping the MAOI drug.
Do not use in children under 2 years of age.
ADVERSE REACTIONS:
Nausea, vomiting, hypersensitivity, dizziness, somnolence
and excitability

10. Candesartan cilexetil
Candez®
16 mg Tablet
Angiotensin II receptor blocker / antihypertensive
FORMULATION: Each tablet contains: Candesartan cilexetil...................................................................16mg
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Hypersensitivity to any component of the product
Pregnant women or women desiring to be pregnant
Breastfeeding
Severe hepatic impairment and/or cholestasis
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
General Dosing Recommendations:
Individual dose based on patient’s requirements. Or as prescribed by a physician
CAUTION
Foods, Drugs, Devices and Cosmetics Act prohibit dispensing without prescription.
STORE AT TEMPERATURES NOT EXCEEDING 30°C

11. Glimepiride
Solosa®
1 mg tablet
Oral Hypoglycemic Agent
FORMULATION
Each tablet contains:
Glimepiride.................1 mg
Dosage and administration, Indication, Precautions,
Contraindications and other information, See Package
Insert.
Store below 30°C.
Protect from humidity.
CAUTION
Foods, Drugs, Devices and
Cosmetics Act prohibits
dispensing without prescription.
Keep out of the reach of children.

12. Clopidogrel
Norplat®
75mg Film-Coated Tablet
Antithrombotic
FORMULATION
Clopidogrel (NORPLAT®) is available for oral administration as:
Clopidogrel (NORPLAT®) Tablets 75mg
Each film-coated tablet contains:
Clopidogrel (as bisulfate)...75mg
THERAPEUTIC INDICATIONS
-Clopidogrel (NORPLAT®) is indicated for the reduction
of thrombotic events in patients with recent myocardial
infarction, recent stroke, or established peripheral arterial
disease.
-Clopidogrel (NORPLAT®) is used prophylactically in
Patients at risk of thromboemtic disorders such as
Myocardial infarction, peripheral arterial disease
And stroke.
-Clopidogrel (NORPLAT®) is also indicated for acute
Coronary syndrome (unstable angina/non-Q-wave MI)

13. DOSAGEANDADMINISTRATION
Clopidogrel(NORPLAT®)canbeadministeredwithor
Withoutfood.
-RecentMI,recentstroke,orestablishedperipheral
arterialdisease:Therecommendeddailydoseisone
Clopidogrel(NORPLAT®)tablet(75mg)daily.
-Prophylacticuseinpatientsatriskofthromboembolic
DisorderssuchasMI,peripheralarterialdiseaseandstroke:
TherecommendeddailydoseisoneClopidogrel(NORPLAT®)
tablet(75mg)daily.
-Acutecoronarysyndrome(unstableangina/non-QwaveMI:
Doseshouldbeinitiatedwithasingle300mgloadingdoseand
thencontinuedat75mgoncedaily(withAspirin75mg-325mg
oncedaily).

14. CONTRAINDICATIONS
Clopidogrel is contraindicated in:
-Patients who have shown hypersensitivity to the drug
or any component of the medication.
-Patients who suffer from active pathological bleeding
Such as peptic ulcer or intracranial hemorrhage.
CAUTION
Foods, Drugs, Devices and Cosmetics Act prohibits
dispensing without prescription.
STORAGE CONDITIONS
Store at temperature not exceeding 30°C.
Protect from sunlight & moisture.
The expiration date refers to the product
Correctly stored at the required conditions.

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