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GSL/P drugs

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Active ingredients: Humulin 30/70 Injection human insulin injection 30% human isophane insulin injection 70%
Legal Classification: Humulin 30/70 Injection Pharmacy only
Approved Indication: Humulin 30/70 Injection Diabetes Mellitus type 1 Diabetes Mellitus type 2 Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
Therapeutic Classification: Humulin 30/70 Injection Insulin
Side Effects: Humulin 30/70 Injection Hypoglycemia. Lipodystrophy. Localised skin allergy symptoms such as swelling, redness or itching at site of injection. Weight gain.
Contraindications: Humulin 30/70 Injection Hypoglycemia. Hypersensitivity to human regular insulin or one of the excipients of Humulin
Patient Counselling: Humulin 30/70 Injection Recognise and react to early warning symptoms of hypoglycemia. Be aware of proper injecting technique. Be consistent with area of the body that is injected.
Active ingredients: Mixtard 30 Penfill Insulin Human rDNA (30% soluble insuline, 70% as isophane insulin)
Legal Classification: Mixtard 30 Penfill Pharmacy only
MOA: Mixtard 30 Penfill Mixture of fast-acting insulin and long-acting insulin, with onset of action abour 30mins after injection and effect will last 24 hours.
Administration: Mixtard 30 Penfill Administer 30mins before meals
Side Effects: Mixtard 30 Penfill Hypoglycemia. Lipodystrophy. Weight gain. Local allergic reactions
Active ingredients: Mixtard HM 50 50% soluble human monocomponent insulin. 50% isophane human monocomponent insulin. recombinant DNA origin.
Brand Name: Chlorpheniramine syrup/tablet Piriton
Brand Name: Chlorpheniramine syrup/tablet Allermin
Brand Name: Chlorpheniramine syrup/tablet Antamin
Brand Name: Chlorpheniramine syrup/tablet Alleryl
Active ingredient: Chlorpheniramine syrup/tablet Chlorpheniramine Maleate
Legal Classfication: Chlorpheniramine syrup/tablet Pharmacy only
Approved Indication: Chlorpheniramine syrup/tablet Anaphylactic Shock. Allergic conditions (Urticaria, dermatitis, rhinitis, asthma, hay fever).
Therapeutic Classification: Chlorpheniramine syrup/tablet Antihistamine
Therapeutic Classification: Chlorpheniramine syrup/tablet Antiallergy
MOA: Chlorpheniramine syrup/tablet Competitive H1-receptor antagonist. Has Anti-muscarinic effect.
Side Effects: Chlorpheniramine syrup/tablet Dizziiness. Dry Mouth. Blurred Vision
Contraindications: Chlorpheniramine syrup/tablet Hypersensitivity. Neonates. CNS depressants. Alcohol Ototoxic drugs.
Patient Counselling: Chlorpheniramine syrup/tablet May cause drowsiness.
Active ingredients: Promethazine Syrup Promethazine Hydrochloride
Legal Classification: Promethazine Syrup Pharmacy only
Approved indications: Promethazine Syrup Alleviation of unproductive and irritative coughs. Anti-emetic action to prevent or treat motion sickness, nausea and vomiting.
Therapeutic Classification: Promethazine Syrup Cough & cold preparations. Alipathic. Antiemetic. Antihistamine. Antivertigo.
MOA: Promethazine Syrup Competitively blocks histamine H1-receptors.
Side Effects: Promethazine Syrup Allergic reactions - Urticaria (Hives). Dizziness. Nausea, vomiting.
Cautions: Promethazine Syrup Young children below the age of 2. Pregnant or lactating women.
Administration: Promethazine Syrup Should be taken with food.
Patient Counselling: Promethazine Syrup Medication has sedative effects and can cause drowsiness. Do not consume alcohol. May cause photosensitivity.
Active ingredients: Polaramine Syrup/Tablet Dexchlorpheniramine Maleate
Legal Classification: Polaramine Syrup/Tablet Pharmacy only
Approved Indications: Polaramine Syrup/Tablet Symptomatic relief of cough, cold and treatment of seasonal alleric and vasomotor rhinitis, urticaria, conjunctivitis. Eczema.
Therapeutic Classification: Polaramine Syrup/Tablet Antihistamine & Antiallergics. Atipruritic. Antimuscarinic.
MOA: Polaramine Syrup/Tablet Competitive inhibitor of histamine H1-receptor.
Administration: Polaramine Syrup/Tablet May be taken with or without food.
Side effects Polaramine Syrup/Tablet Drowsiness, nausea and vomiting. Urticaria, anaphylactic shock. Narrow-angle glaucoma.
Cautions: Polaramine Syrup/Tablet Not recommended for children below age of 2.
Patient Counselling: Polaramine Syrup/Tablet May cause drowsiness.
Active Ingredient: Loratadine Syrup/Tablet Loratadine.
Brand Name: Loratadine Syrup/Tablet Clarityne.
Legal Classification: Loratadine Syrup/Tablet Pharmacy only.
Approved Indications: Loratadine Syrup/Tablet Allergic Rhinitis. Chronic Urticaria.
Therapeutic Classification: Loratadine Syrup/Tablet Antihistamine (non-sedative), Antiallergic.
MOA: Loratadine Syrup/Tablet Selective peripheral H1-receptor antagonistic activity. Long-acting, non-sedative antihistamine.
Administration: Loratadine Syrup/Tablet May be taken with or without food.
Side Effects: Loratadine Syrup/Tablet Fatigue. Headache. Somnolence (drowsiness). GI disorders.
Caution: Loratadine Syrup/Tablet Pregnant and lactating women. Children below the age of 2.
Patient Counselling: Loratadine Syrup/Tablet Do not take if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Tell your doctor if you are allergic to Loratadine.
Brand Name: Pseudoephedrine Tablet Pseudorine
Legal Classification: Pseudoephedrine Tablet Pharmacy only.
Approved Indication: Pseudoephedrine Tablet Symptomatic relief of nasal, sinus and bronchial congestion
Therapeutic Classification: Pseudoephedrine Tablet Nasal Decongestants.
MOA: Pseudoephedrine Tablet Acts directly on a-adrenergic receptors in the respiratory tract mucosa producing vasoconstriction. Relaxation of bronchial smooth muscle by stimulation of B-adrenergic receptors.
Administration: Pseudoephedrine Tablet May be taken with or without food.
Side Effects: Pseudoephedrine Tablet Insomnia, Anxiety, Feeling nervous, Restlessness, Tachyarrhythmia.
Caution: Pseudoephedrine Tablet Diabetes. Pregnancy and lactation.
Patient Counselling: Pseudoephedrine Tablet Ensure patient is not on MAOI therapy. This drug may cause insomnia.
Brand Name: N-Acetylcysteine Effervescent tab/granules/lozenges Fluimucil. Solmucol.
Legal Classification: N-Acetylcysteine Effervescent tab/granules/lozenges Pharmacy only.
Approved Indication: N-Acetylcysteine Effervescent tab/granules/lozenges Paracetamol overdose. Dry eye. Abnormal, ciscid mucus secretions.
Therapeutic Classification: N-Acetylcysteine Effervescent tab/granules/lozenges Paracetamol Antidote. Cough and Cold preparations. Mucolytic. Eye preparations.
MOA: N-Acetylcysteine Effervescent tab/granules/lozenges Mucolytic agent, by splitting disulphide bonds in mucoproteins.
Side Effects: N-Acetylcysteine Effervescent tab/granules/lozenges Flushing, Fever, Stomatitis, Nausea, Vomiting, Rhinorrhoea.
Cautions: N-Acetylcysteine Effervescent tab/granules/lozenges Pregnant or lactating women. Asthma. Peptic Ulcer disease.
Patient Counselling: N-Acetylcysteine Effervescent tab/granules/lozenges Do not consume it with oral antibiotics. Should be taken with food. May cause nausea, vomiting or gastric distress.
Brand Name: Ambroxol Syrup/Tablet Mucosolvan
Active Ingredient: Ambroxol Syrup/Tablet Ambroxol Hydrochloride
Legal Classification: Ambroxol Syrup/Tablet Pharmacy only.
Approved Indications: Ambroxol Syrup/Tablet Secretolytic therapy in acute and chronic bronchopulmonary diseases associated with abnormal mucous secretion.
Therapeutic Classification: Ambroxol Syrup/Tablet Mucolytics. Treatment of wet cough.
MOA: Ambroxol Syrup/Tablet Enhances pulmonary surfactant production and stimulates ciliary activity.
Administration: Ambroxol Syrup/Tablet Should be taken with food.
Side Effects: Ambroxol Syrup/Tablet Mild GI effects and allergic reactions. Nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea.
Patient Counselling: Ambroxol Syrup/Tablet Not recommended during Pregnancy (1st trimester) and Lactation. Seek medical advice if conditions persists after 2 weeks.
Active Ingredient: Guaifenesin Syrup Guifenesin
Legal Classification: Guaifenesin Syrup GSL
Approved Indications: Guaifenesin Syrup Wet cough. Abnormal amount of sputum.
Therapeutic Classification: Guaifenesin Syrup Expectorant. Cough and Cold Preparations.
MOA: Guaifenesin Syrup Decrease viscosity of bronchial secretions.
Side Effects: Guaifenesin Syrup Gastrointestinal discomfort. Urolithiasis. (Urine Stones) Nausea, Vomiting.
Patient Couselling: Guaifenesin Syrup If your cough is due to asthma, emphysema, bronchitis,or smoking, talk to your doctor before use.
Brand Name: Dextromethorphan Syrup Robitussin Honey Cough Tussils
Legal Classification: Dextromethorphan Syrup Pharmacy only
Approved Indication: Dextromethorphan Syrup Cough Suppression
Therapeutic Classification: Dextromethorphan Syrup Cough and Cold Preparations
MOA: Dextromethorphan Syrup Antitussive agent. Central action on the cough center in the medulla.
Side Effects: Dextromethorphan Syrup Dizziness Drowsiness GI Disturbances
Administration: Dextromethorphan Syrup May be taken with or without food.
Cautions: Dextromethorphan Syrup Child below 1 year of age. History of asthma. 3rd trimester of pregnancy. Liver disease.
Patient Counselling: Dextromethorphan Syrup Do not exceed stated dose. May cause drowsiness. If cough does not improve after 7 days, see a doctor.
Brand Name: Salbutamol Syrup/Tablet Ventolin
Legal Classification: Salbutamol Syrup/Tablet Pharmacy only
Approved Indication: Salbutamol Syrup/Tablet Maintenance therapy in premature labour. Relief Bronchospasm.
Therapeutic Classification: Salbutamol Syrup/Tablet Antiasthmatic & COPD preparations.
MOA: Salbutamol Syrup/Tablet Selective B2-Adrenoceptor agonist. Bronchodilator. Relaxation of bronchial smooth muscle.
Side Effects: Salbutamol Syrup/Tablet Tremor, Headache. Tachycardia, Palpitations. Muscle cramps.
Cautions: Salbutamol Syrup/Tablet Thyrotoxicosis. Pregnancy and Lactation.
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