Saturday, June 30, 2012

Veetids

Veetids


Generic Name: penicillin V (pen i SILL in)


Brand Names: PC Pen VK, Pen-V, Veetids


What is Veetids?


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Veetids is an antibiotic belonging to the penicillin group of drugs. It works by interfering with the formation of the bacteria's cell wall while it is growing, weakening the wall and killing the bacteria.


Veetids is used to treat many different types of infections caused by bacteria, such as ear infections.


Veetids may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.


Important information about Veetids

Thursday, June 28, 2012

Vantas

Vantas


Generic Name: histrelin (implant) (his TREL in)


Brand Names: Supprelin LA, Vantas


What is Vantas?


Vantas (histrelin) is a man-made form of a hormone that regulates many processes in the body. Histrelin overstimulates the body's own production of certain hormones, which causes that production to shut down temporarily.


Vantas is used to treat symptoms of prostate cancer in men and should not be used in women or children. Vantas treats only the symptoms of prostate cancer but does not treat the cancer itself. Use any other medications your doctor has prescribed to best treat your condition.


Vantas may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Monday, June 25, 2012

Ultracet

Ultracet


Generic Name: acetaminophen and tramadol (a SEET a MIN o fen and TRAM a dol)


Brand Names: Ultracet


What is Ultracet?


Ultracet contains a combination of tramadol and acetaminophen. Tramadol is a narcotic-like pain reliever. Acetaminophen is a less potent pain reliever that increases the effects of tramadol.


Ultracet is used to treat moderate to severe pain.


Ultracet may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.


Important information about Ultracet


You should not take Ultracet if you are allergic to acetaminophen or tramadol, if you are intoxicated (drunk), or if you have recently used narcotic pain medicine, a sedative or tranquilizer, medicine for depression or mental illness, or any type of street drug. Do not take more of Ultracet than is recommended. An Ultracet overdose can be fatal. The maximum amount of Ultracet is 2 tablets per dose, or 8 tablets per day.

Saturday, June 23, 2012

Ultane

Ultane


Generic Name: Sevoflurane (see-voe-FLOO-rane)


Brand Name: Ultane


Ultane is used for:


Causing general anesthesia (loss of consciousness) before and during surgery.


Ultane is an anesthetic. It works by depressing activity in the central nervous system, which causes loss of consciousness.


Do NOT use Ultane if:


you are allergic to any ingredient in Ultane


you have or have a history of severely high body temperature (malignant hyperthermia)


Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.


Before using Ultane :


Some medical conditions may interact with Ultane . Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

Thursday, June 21, 2012

Tylenol

Tylenol


Generic Name: acetaminophen (a SEET a MIN oh fen)


Brand Names: Tylenol


What is Tylenol?


Tylenol (acetaminophen) is a pain reliever and a fever reducer.


Tylenol is used to treat many conditions such as headache, muscle aches, arthritis, backache, toothaches, colds, and fevers.


Tylenol may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.


Important information about Tylenol


An overdose of Tylenol can damage your liver. Adults should not take more than 1 gram (1000 mg) of acetaminophen per dose or 4 grams (4000 mg) per day. Taking more can damage your liver. Ask a doctor before taking Tylenol if you drink more than 3 alcoholic beverages per day, and never take more than 2 grams (2000 mg) of acetaminophen per day. Tell your doctor if you drink more than three alcoholic beverages per day or if you have ever had alcoholic liver disease (cirrhosis). You may not be able to take medication that contains acetaminophen.

Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Tykerb

Tykerb


Generic Name: lapatinib (la PA tin ib)


Brand Names: Tykerb


What is Tykerb?


Tykerb (lapatinib) is a cancer medication.


Tykerb is used together with another medicine called capecitabine (Xeloda) or letrozole (Femara) to treat a certain type of advanced breast cancer that has spread to other parts of the body. It is often given after other cancer medications have been tried without successful treatment of symptoms.


Tykerb may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.


Important information about Tykerb


Do not use Tykerb if you are pregnant. It could harm the unborn baby.


Before you take Tykerb, tell your doctor if you have heart disease, liver disease, an electrolyte imbalance (low potassium or magnesium), or a personal or family history of "Long QT syndrome."

Sunday, June 17, 2012

Shaping Tomorrow with Today’s Diversity

Diversity is what is shaping our lives to a one unified perfect world for us and our future generations.


The most important aspect that we come across in today’s life is Diversity. Believe it or not but the truth is that we all are always looking for a change in everything. This is what is moving our today’s world. People from all over the world and from different walks of life consider this as the most important thing in life.


If we look around us we see that the most powerful tool that influences our minds and has a very potent impact on our lives is marketing and media. No one can deny this fact that our choices are mostly influenced by the advertisements and the text we come across on the internet and other medias.