IMB Update on Use of Antiviral Medicines for Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 Influenza (1). Antiviral medicines are available for the clinical management of pandemic (H1N1) 2009 influenza. Among the antiviral medicines that are authorised in the EU for use in an influenza outbreak, the neuraminidase inhibitors Tamiflu (oseltamivir) and Relenza (zanamivir) are two to which the [...]
Servier wish to announce that the melatonergic agonist Valdoxan (agomelatine) has been approved for the treatment of major depressive episodes. Agomelatine is the first melatonergic antidepressant, being an agonist at MT1 and MT2 receptors and an antagonist at 5-HT receptor. It is thought to alleviate the symptoms of depression by reestablishment of normal circadian rhythms [...]
The results of a newly published sub-study of the BEAUTIFUL trial* in patients with limiting angina were announced recently at the ESC in Barcelona, Spain. Angina is the most common manifestation of CAD (coronary artery disease) and can have a profound impact on patients’ quality of life as well as adversely affecting prognosis. The increased [...]
Company: Fannin Pharmaceuticals. Legal category: Controlled Drug. GMS. Sport Prohibited. Active ingredient: Fentanyl (as citrate) 50μg, 100μg, 200μg, 300μg, 400μg, 600μg, 800μg. Description: White sublingual tablets. Pentagon, round, oval, triangle, diamond, D and capsule shaped, respectively. Presentation: 10-pack for all strengths, €59.74; 30-pack for all strengths, €175.63. Indication: Management of breakthrough pain in adult patients [...]
Company: Johnson & Johnson (Ireland) Ltd. Legal category: OTC. Active ingredient: Colloidal oatmeal, glycerin, ceramides, dexpenthenol. Extra mild liquid; fragrance free, dye free, colorant free, preservative free. Presentation: 250ml, €8.99. Indications: Gently cleanses and moisturises extra dry and Itchy skin conditions, including skin prone to eczema. Dosage: Apply on wet skin, massage gently, rinse and [...]
Company: Johnson & Johnson (Ireland) Ltd. Legal category: OTC. Active ingredient: Triple oat technology: Colloidal oatmeal, oat extract (avenanthramides), oat oil, panthenol glycerin, ceramides petrolatum. Presentation: 200ml, €11.95. Indications: Extra dry and itchy skin conditions, including skin prone to eczema. Dosage: Apply twice daily or as required. Full prescribing information and references available from Johnson [...]
Company: KoRa Healthcare. Legal category: OTC. Active ingredient: Vitamin D 5μg (200 IU) per 0.2ml dose. Description: Amber bottle with 2 oral syringes. Presentation: 15ml, €5.30. Indication: For the dietary management of vitamin D deficiency in infants between the ages of 0- 12 months. The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) recommends that all babies [...]
Company: Rowex Ltd. Legal category: Prescription. GMS. Sport permitted. Active ingredient: Clopidogrel (as HCl) 75mg. Description: Pink, film-coated, round shaped tablets. Presentation: 28, €36.43. Indications: Prevention of atherothrombotic events in adults suffering from myocardial infarction (from a few days until less than 35 days), ischaemic stroke (from 7 days until less than 6 months) or [...]
Company: Actavis Ireland Ltd. Legal category: Prescription. GMS. Sport permitted. Active ingredient: Amlodipine 5mg, 10mg. Description: White, uncoated, round, flat, tablet with score on one side and embossed with AB5 or AB10 on the other side. Presentation: 5mg-28; 10mg-28. Prices on request. Indications: Essential hypertension. Chronic stable and vasospastic angina pectoris. Pharmacology: Amlodipine is a [...]
Company: A. Menarini Pharmaceuticals Ireland Ltd / Daiichi Sankyo Ltd. Legal category: Prescription. GMS. Sport permitted. Active ingredients: Olmesartan medoxomil / amlodipine (as besilate), 20mg/5mg, 40mg/5mg, 40mg/10mg. Description: Round, film-coated tablets. 20mg/5mg: White, debossed with C73 on one side. 40mg/5mg: Cream, debossed with C75 on one side. 40mg/10mg: Brownish-red debossed with C77 on one side. [...]
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