Biolenol 500
Generic Name:
Acetaminophen
Pharmacotherapeutic Group:
Analgesic, Antipyretic
Therapeutic Indication:
For temporary relief of minor aches and pains associated with headache, muscular aches, backache, minor arthritis pain, common cold, toothache, menstrual cramps and for the reduction of fever.
Dosage and Administration:
Adults: 325 to 650 mg every 4 to 6 hours or 1 g 3 to 4 times a day. Children: A 10 – 15 mg /kg/dose schedule is recommended. May repeat doses every 4 hours; do not exceed 5 doses in 24 hours.
Side Effects:
Used as directed, Acetaminophen rarely causes severe toxicity or side effects.
Shelf life and Price:
Shelf life: 2years
Price: 4500 rls, packs of 3 push-back blisters, each containing 10 scored F.C. caplets.
Biotriptan
Generic Name:
Sumatriptan
Pharmacotherapeutic Group:
Antimigraine
Therapeutic Indication:
Short-term treatment of migraine attacks with/without aura;
Dosage and Administration:
ADULTS: PO Recommended dose is £ 100 mg taken with fluids. Doses of 100 mg have not been proven to provide a greater effect than 50 mg. If headache returns, additional doses may be taken at intervals of ³ 2 hr up to a max of 200 mg/day.
Side Effects:
CV: Hypertension; hypotension; bradycardia; tachycardia; palpitations; pulsating sensations; ECG changes; syncope; arrhythmia; angina; coronary vasospasm in patients with history of CAD.
CNS: Dizziness; vertigo; drowsiness; sedation; headache; anxiety; malaise; fatigue.
EENT: Eye irritation; vision alterations; photophobia; lacrimation; nasal cavity or sinus discomfort.
GI: Abdominal discomfort; dysphagia; abdominal discomfort, dysphagia, mouth/tongue disorder
OTHER: Tingling; warm or hot sensation; burning sensation; feeling of heaviness; numbness; feeling strange; tight feeling in head; cold sensation; weakness; neck pain or stiffness; myalgia; muscle cramp; tightness or pressure in chest; injection site reaction; flushing; sweating; abnormalities in LFTs; hearing disturbances, ear infection, eye irritation, visual disturbances (intranasal).
Shelf life and Price:
Shelf life: 2 years.
Price:
Biotriptan 50 mg; 50000 rls, packs of 1 push-back blister, containing 10 Scored F.C Tablets.
Biotriptan 10
0 mg; 95000 rls, packs of 1 push-back blister, containing 10 Scored F.C Tablets.
Biomadol
Generic Name:
Tramadol
Pharmacotherapeutic Group:
Centrally acting analgesics.
Therapeutic Indication:
Biomadol is indicated for the management of moderate to moderately severe pain. It has been used to treat pain following orthopedic and gynecological procedures, including cesarean section.
Dosage and Administration:
ADULTS & CHILDREN ³ 16 YR: PO 50–100 mg every 4–6 hr; maximum daily dose 400 mg. ELDERLY PATIENTS > 75 YR: PO 50–100 mg every 4–6 hr, maximum daily dose 300 mg.
Side Effects:
CV: Vasodilation.
CNS: Dizziness/vertigo; headache; somnolence; stimulation; anxiety; confusion; euphoria; nervousness; sleep disorder; seizures.
DERM: Pruritus; sweating; rash.
EENT: Visual disturbances; dry mouth.
GI: Nausea; diarrhea; constipation; vomiting; dyspepsia; abdominal pain; anorexia; latulence.
GU: Urinary retention/frequency; menopausal symptoms; increased creatinine; roteinuria.
HEPATIC: Elevated liver enzymes.
Shelf life and Price:
Shelf life: 2 years.
Price:
Biomadol 50mg; 15000rls, packs of 3 push-back blisters, each containing 20 scored F.C. caplets.
Biomadol 100mg; 27000rls, packs of 5 push-back blisters, each containing 12 scored F.C. caplets.
Celebiox
Generic Name:
Celecoxib
Pharmacotherapeutic Group:
NSAIDs
Therapeutic Indication:
1- For relief of the signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis in adults.
2- For relief of the signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis in adults.
Dosage and Administration:
Osteoarthritis: 200mg per day, administered as a single dose or as 100mg twice per day.
Rheumatoid arthritis: 100-200mg twice a day.
Side Effects:
CV: Aggravated hypertension; angina pectoris; coronary artery disorder; MI; palpitations; tachycardia.
CNS: Dizziness; insomnia; fatigue; migraine; anxiety; anorexia; increased appetite; depression; nervousness; somnolence.
DERM: Rash; alopecia; dermatitis; nail disorder; photosensitivity;
EENT: esophagitis; ear abnormality; earache; tinnitus; laryngitis; taste perversion; blurred vision; cataracts; conjunctivitis; eye pain; glaucoma.
GI: Abdominal pain; diarrhea; dyspepsia; flatulence; constipation; diverticulitis; dysphagia; eructation; gastritis; gastroenteritis; gastroesophageal reflux; hemorrhoids; hiatal hernia; melena; dry mouth; stomatitis; tenesmus; tooth disorder; vomiting.
GU: Breast fibroadenosis; breast neoplasm; breast pain; dysmenorrhea; menstrual disorder; vaginal hemorrhage; vaginitis; prostatic disorder; albuminuria; cystitis; dysuria; hematuria; micturition frequency; renal calculus; urinary incontinence; urinary tract infection.
HEM: Ecchymosis; epistaxis; thrombocythemia; anemia.
HEPATIC: Abnormal hepatic function; elevated AST and ALT.
METABOLIC: Increased BUN, CPK, creatinine, nonprotein nitrogen, and alkaline phosphotase; diabetes mellitus; hypercholesterolemia; hypokalemia; weight gain.
RESP: Pharyngitis; upper respiratory tract infection; bronchitis; bronchospasm; aggravated bronchospasm; coughing; dyspnea; pneumonia.
OTHER: Peripheral edema; hot flushes; flu-like symptoms; pain; peripheral pain; leg cramps; hypertonia; hypesthesia; neuralgia; neuropathy; paresthesia; vertigo; arthralgia; arthrosis; bone disorder; accidental fracture; myalgia; neck stiffness; synovitis; tendonitis.
Shelf life and Price:
Shelf life: 2 years.
Price:
Celebiox 100 mg; 10200 rls, packs of 3 push-back blisters, each containing 10 capsules.
Biofenac
Generic Name:
Diclofenac Sodium
Pharmacotherapeutic Group:
NSAIDs
Therapeutic Indication:
Biofenac is indicated for the treatment of post operative inflammation in patient who have undergone cataract extraction and for the temporary relief of pain and photophobia in patiens undergoing corneal refractive surgery. It is also indicated in the treatment of conjunctivitis, keratoconjunctivitis, corneal ulcer and post traumatic inflammation of the cornea and conjunctiva, provided that these conditions are not associated with an ocular infection.
Biofenac is also indicated to inhibit intraoperative miosis, which may occur in response to surgical trauma despite preoperative establishment of mydriasis.
Dosage and Administration:
Cataract Surgery:
One drop of sodium diclofenac ophthalmic should be applied to the affected eye, 4 times daily beginning 24 hours after cataract surgery and continuing throughout the first 2 weeks of the medication.
Corneal Refractive Surgery:
One or two drops of sodium ophthalmic should be applied to the operative eye within the hour prior to corneal refractive surgery. Within 15 minutes after surgery, one or two drops should be applied to the operative eye and continued 4times daily for up to 3 days.
Side Effects:
Transient burning and stinging, keratitis, elevated intraocular peressure, lacrimation, abnormal vision, blurred vision, conjunctivitis, corneal deposits, corneal edema, corneal opacity, corneal lesions, discharge, eyelid swelling, iritis, irritation, itching.
Shelf life and Price:
Shelf life: 2 years.
Price:
Biofenac 0.1% sterile ophthalmic solution, 6000 rls, supplied in dropper-tip, plastic squeeze 5ml bottles.