Alprazolam Mesilate

Alprazolam Mesilate may be available in the countries listed below.

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Alprazolam

Alprazolam Mesilate (BANM) is known as Alprazolam in the US.

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BANM	British Approved Name (Modified)

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Ritaline

Ritaline may be available in the countries listed below.

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Methylphenidate

Methylphenidate hydrochloride (a derivative of Methylphenidate) is reported as an ingredient of Ritaline in the following countries:

• France

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Asidox

Asidox may be available in the countries listed below.

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Doxycycline

Doxycycline is reported as an ingredient of Asidox in the following countries:

• Bangladesh

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Paxeladine

Paxeladine may be available in the countries listed below.

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Oxeladin

Oxeladin is reported as an ingredient of Paxeladine in the following countries:

• Tunisia

Oxeladin citrate (a derivative of Oxeladin) is reported as an ingredient of Paxeladine in the following countries:

• Estonia


• Latvia


• Lithuania


• Romania


• Slovakia

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Alfuzosin-ratiopharm

Alfuzosin-ratiopharm may be available in the countries listed below.

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Alfuzosin

Alfuzosin hydrochloride (a derivative of Alfuzosin) is reported as an ingredient of Alfuzosin-ratiopharm in the following countries:

• Denmark


• Germany


• Sweden

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Toceranib phosphate

Toceranib phosphate may be available in the countries listed below.

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Toceranib

Toceranib phosphate (USAN) is also known as Toceranib (Rec.INN)

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Rec.INN	Recommended International Nonproprietary Name (World Health Organization)
USAN	United States Adopted Name

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Remifentanil

Pronunciation: rem-i-FEN-ta-nil
Generic Name: Remifentanil
Brand Name: Ultiva

Remifentanil is used for:

Preventing and treating pain during and after procedures and surgery.

Remifentanil is a narcotic pain reliever. It works by dulling the pain perception center in the brain.

Do NOT use Remifentanil if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Remifentanil or to similar medicines (eg, fentanyl)


• you are taking sodium oxybate (GHB)

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

Before using Remifentanil:

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

• if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding


• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement


• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances


• if you have heart or breathing problems


• if you have a history of substance abuse or dependence problems

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Remifentanil. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

• Alcohol, amiodarone, benzodiazepines (eg, alprazolam), cimetidine, or sodium oxybate (GHB) because the side effects of Remifentanil may be increased


• Naltrexone because the effectiveness of Remifentanil may be decreased

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Remifentanil may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use Remifentanil:

Use Remifentanil as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• Remifentanil is usually administered as an injection at your doctor's office, hospital, or clinic. Ask your doctor or pharmacist any questions you may have about Remifentanil.


• If you miss a dose of Remifentanil, contact your doctor immediately.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Remifentanil.

Important safety information:

• Remifentanil may cause dizziness or blurred vision. Do not drive, operate machinery, or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how you react to Remifentanil. Using Remifentanil alone, with certain other medicines, or with alcohol may lessen your ability to drive or perform other potentially dangerous tasks.


• Avoid drinking alcohol or taking other medications that cause drowsiness (eg, sedatives, tranquilizers) while taking Remifentanil. Remifentanil will add to the effects of alcohol and other depressants. Ask your pharmacist if you have questions about which medicines are depressants.


• Use Remifentanil with caution in the ELDERLY because they may be more sensitive to its effects.


• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Remifentanil during pregnancy. It is unknown if Remifentanil is excreted in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you are using Remifentanil, check with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.

When used for long periods of time or at high doses, Remifentanil may not work as well and may require higher doses to obtain the same effect as when originally taken. This is known as TOLERANCE. Talk with your doctor if Remifentanil stops working well. Do not take more then prescribed.

When used for long periods of time or at high doses, some people develop a need to continue taking Remifentanil. This is known as DEPENDENCE or addiction.

If you suddenly stop taking Remifentanil, you may experience WITHDRAWAL symptoms, including anxiety; diarrhea; fever, runny nose, or sneezing; goose bumps and abnormal skin sensations; nausea; vomiting; pain; rigid muscles; rapid heartbeat; seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there; shivering or tremors; sweating; and trouble sleeping.

Possible side effects of Remifentanil:

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Changes in vision; chills; dizziness; drowsiness; fever; headache; itching; nausea; shivering; sweating; vomiting.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); fast or slow heartbeat; interrupted breathing; lightheadedness; muscle tightness; pain, redness, or swelling at the injection site; seizures.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.

See also: Remifentanil side effects (in more detail)

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center, or emergency room immediately. Symptoms may include difficulty breathing; dizziness; lightheadedness; seizures; slow heartbeat; tightening of muscles in the chest.

Proper storage of Remifentanil:

Remifentanil is usually handled and stored by a health care provider. If you are using Remifentanil at home, store Remifentanil as directed by your pharmacist or health care provider. Keep Remifentanil, as well as needles and syringes, out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

• If you have any questions about Remifentanil, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.


• Remifentanil is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.


• If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.


• Check with your pharmacist about how to dispose of unused medicine.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Remifentanil. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.

Issue Date: February 1, 2012

Database Edition 12.1.1.002

Copyright © 2012 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc.

More Remifentanil resources

• Remifentanil Side Effects (in more detail)
• Remifentanil Use in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
• Remifentanil Drug Interactions
• Remifentanil Support Group
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• remifentanil Intravenous Advanced Consumer (Micromedex) - Includes Dosage Information


• remifentanil Concise Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)


• Remifentanil Hydrochloride Monograph (AHFS DI)


• Ultiva Prescribing Information (FDA)

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