Zocor is a cholesterol lowering agent that (to derive) synthetically from a fermentation product of Aspergillus terreus.
Cetax (to indicate) for the treatment of patient with genitourinary infections caused by susceptible strains of microorganisms.
Suppositories (to indicate) for the treatment of active ulcerative proctitis.
Weight gain occasionally (to report).
Exercise 14. Make a summary of the package insert below, comment on the properties, composition, mechanism of action, indication, dosage and use, contraindications, side effects, storage and term of validity of the drug: MAGASIL (MIXTURE)
COMPOSITION:
Each 10 mLof mixture contains:
Magnesium carbonate,
500 mg
Magnesium trisilicate
500 mg
Sodium bicarbonate
500 mg
PHARMACOLOGICAL CLASSIFICATION:
Antacids (acid neutralizers)
PHARMACOLOGICAL ACTION:
Acid neutralising, diminish activity of pepsin in gastric secretion.
INDICATIONS:
For the relief of acid ingestion, heartburn, hyperacidity, dyspepsia, gastritis and reflux oesophagitis
CONTRA-INDICATIONS:
Sensitivity to any of the active ingredients
WARNINGS:
Do not use this product if you are on a sodium-restricted diet, or suffer from hypertension, of heart failure, except under the advice and supervision of a doctor.
DOSAGE AND DIRECTIONS FOR USE:
Adults: two to four medicine measurefuls every four hours.
Do not use the maximum dosage of this product for more than 2 (two) weeks, except under the advice and supervision of a medical practitioner, or use as directed by a doctor.
SIDE EFFECTS AND SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS:
May cause diarrhea. Release of carbon dioxide may cause discomfort. MAGASIL may interfere with the absorption of other medicines if taken concomitantly.
Sodium bicarbonate can cause stomach cramps and flatulence. Excessive administration of sodium bicarbonate may lead to metabolic alkalosis, especially in patients with impaired renal function. Symptoms may include shortness of breath, muscle weakness and mental disturbances such as restlessness, convulsions and coma. Sodium bicarbonate should be administered extremely cautiously to patients with congestive heart failure, renal impairment, and cirrhosis of the liver or hypertension and to patients receiving corticosteroids.
IDENTIFICATION:
A white homogenous mixture with a slight peppermint flavor
PRESENTATION:
Brown plastic containers of 100 mL, 200 mL, 500 mL, and 2.5 litres
STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS:
Store in a cool, dark place below 25ºC.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN