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Dex FDA Approved Drugs

8-MOP [MethoxsalenC12H8O4]
RX
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10mg (oral capsule)
Valeant Pharm IntlApproved Prior To Jan 1, 1982
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

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ADDERALL XR 10 [Amphetamine Aspartate2C9H13NC4H7NO4 : Amphetamine Sulfate2C9H13NH2O4S : Dextroamphetamine Saccharate2C9H13NC6H10O8 : Dextroamphetamine Sulfate2C9H13NH2O4S]
RX
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2.5mg : 2.5mg : 2.5mg : 2.5mg (oral capsule, extended release)
ShireOct 11, 2001
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

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ADDERALL XR 15 [Amphetamine Aspartate2C9H13NC4H7NO4 : Amphetamine Sulfate2C9H13NH2O4S : Dextroamphetamine Saccharate2C9H13NC6H10O8 : Dextroamphetamine Sulfate2C9H13NH2O4S]
RX
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3.75mg : 3.75mg : 3.75mg : 3.75mg (oral capsule, extended release)
ShireMay 22, 2002
efficacy
5.0  (1)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

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ADDERALL XR 20 [Amphetamine Aspartate2C9H13NC4H7NO4 : Amphetamine Sulfate2C9H13NH2O4S : Dextroamphetamine Saccharate2C9H13NC6H10O8 : Dextroamphetamine Sulfate2C9H13NH2O4S]
RX
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5mg : 5mg : 5mg : 5mg (oral capsule, extended release)
ShireOct 11, 2001
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

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ADDERALL XR 25 [Amphetamine Aspartate2C9H13NC4H7NO4 : Amphetamine Sulfate2C9H13NH2O4S : Dextroamphetamine Saccharate2C9H13NC6H10O8 : Dextroamphetamine Sulfate2C9H13NH2O4S]
RX
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6.25mg : 6.25mg : 6.25mg : 6.25mg (oral capsule, extended release)
ShireMay 22, 2002
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

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ADDERALL XR 30 [Amphetamine Aspartate2C9H13NC4H7NO4 : Amphetamine Sulfate2C9H13NH2O4S : Dextroamphetamine Saccharate2C9H13NC6H10O8 : Dextroamphetamine Sulfate2C9H13NH2O4S]
RX
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7.5mg : 7.5mg : 7.5mg : 7.5mg (oral capsule, extended release)
ShireOct 11, 2001
efficacy
5.0  (1)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

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ADDERALL XR 5 [Amphetamine Aspartate2C9H13NC4H7NO4 : Amphetamine Sulfate2C9H13NH2O4S : Dextroamphetamine Saccharate2C9H13NC6H10O8 : Dextroamphetamine Sulfate2C9H13NH2O4S]
RX
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1.25mg : 1.25mg : 1.25mg : 1.25mg (oral capsule, extended release)
ShireMay 22, 2002
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

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AKTEN [Lidocaine HydrochlorideC14H22N2OClHH2O]
RX
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3.5% (ophthalmic gel)
AkornOct 7, 2008
  • Method of inducing topical anesthesia in the eye.
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

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ALPROSTADIL [AlprostadilC20H34O5]
RX
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0.5mg/ml (injection injectable)
Teva Pharms UsaApr 30, 1999
West-ward Pharms IntJan 20, 1998
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

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ANASTROZOLE [AnastrozoleC17H19N5]
RX
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1mg (oral tablet)
Accord HlthcareJun 28, 2010
Apotex IncMay 11, 2012
Cipla LtdJun 28, 2010
Dr Reddys Labs LtdJun 28, 2010
Fresenius Kabi OncolJun 28, 2010
MylanJun 28, 2010
Natco Pharma LtdJun 28, 2010
Santos BiotechJun 28, 2010
Sun Pharm Inds LtdJul 15, 2011
Teva PharmsJun 28, 2010
West-ward Pharms IntJun 28, 2010
Zydus Pharms Usa IncJun 28, 2010
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

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ANCEF IN PLASTIC CONTAINER [Cefazolin SodiumC14H13N8O4S3Na]
RX
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eq 10mg base/ml (injection injectable)
eq 20mg base/ml (injection injectable)
Baxter HlthcareMar 28, 1991
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

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ARGATROBAN [ArgatrobanC23H36N6O5SH2O]
RX
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250mg/2.5ml (100mg/ml) (injection injectable)
50mg/50ml (1mg/ml) (injection injectable)
Fresenius Kabi UsaMar 23, 2015
Hikma Pharm Co LtdJan 5, 2012
Hospira IncSep 21, 2016
Mylan InstitutionalJun 30, 2014
Novartis Pharms CorpJun 30, 2000
Par Sterile ProductsJun 30, 2014
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

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ARGATROBAN IN 0.9% SODIUM CHLORIDE [ArgatrobanC23H36N6O5SH2O]
RX
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250mg/250ml (1mg/ml) (iv (infusion) injectable)
Teva Pharms UsaDec 15, 2014
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

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ARGATROBAN IN SODIUM CHLORIDE [ArgatrobanC23H36N6O5SH2O]
RX
-
125mg/125ml (1mg/ml) (iv (infusion) injectable)
50mg/50ml (1mg/ml) (iv (infusion) injectable)
Gland Pharma LtdMay 22, 2017
SandozMay 9, 2011
Eagle PharmsJun 29, 2011
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

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ARIMIDEX [AnastrozoleC17H19N5]
RX
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1mg (oral tablet)
Astrazeneca PharmsDec 27, 1995
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

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BICALUTAMIDE [BicalutamideC18H14F4N2O4S]
RX
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50mg (oral tablet)
Accord HlthcareJul 6, 2009
Apotex IncMay 21, 2015
Fresenius Kabi OncolMay 13, 2010
MylanJul 6, 2009
SandozJul 6, 2009
Santos BiotechJun 10, 2015
Sun Pharma GlobalJul 6, 2009
TevaJul 6, 2009
Watson Labs TevaAug 28, 2009
Zydus Pharms Usa IncJul 6, 2009
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

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BIOSCRUB [Chlorhexidine GluconateC22H30Cl2N102C6H12O7]
OTC
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4% (topical sponge)
GriffenMar 31, 1989
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

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BRIAN CARE [Chlorhexidine GluconateC22H30Cl2N102C6H12O7]
OTC
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4% (topical solution)
SoapcoDec 17, 1987
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

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BRIDION [Sugammadex SodiumC72H104O48S88Na]
RX
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eq 200mg base/2ml (eq 100mg base/ml) (intravenous solution)
eq 500mg base/5ml (eq 100mg base/ml) (intravenous solution)
Organon Sub MerckDec 15, 2015
  • Reversal of drug-induced neuromuscular block.
  • Reversal of neuromuscular blockage induced by rocuronium bromide or vecuronium bromide.
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

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BROMFED-DM [Brompheniramine MaleateC16H19BrN2C4H4O4 : Dextromethorphan HydrobromideC18H25NOBrHH2O : Pseudoephedrine HydrochlorideC10H15NOClH]
RX
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2mg/5ml : 10mg/5ml : 30mg/5ml (oral syrup)
WockhardtJun 7, 1985
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

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BROMPHENIRAMINE MALEATE, PSEUDOEPHEDRINE HYDROCHLORIDE AND DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE [Brompheniramine MaleateC16H19BrN2C4H4O4 : Dextromethorphan HydrobromideC18H25NOBrHH2O : Pseudoephedrine HydrochlorideC10H15NOClH]
RX
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2mg/5ml : 10mg/5ml : 30mg/5ml (oral syrup)
Acella Pharms LlcSep 20, 2016
Paddock LlcJul 15, 2014
Taro PharmFeb 27, 2017
Vintage PharmsJul 21, 2014
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

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BSS PLUS [Calcium ChlorideCa2Cl2H2O : Dextrose : Glutathione Disulfide : Magnesium Chloride2ClMg6H2O : Potassium ChlorideClK : Sodium BicarbonateCHO3Na : Sodium ChlorideClNa : Sodium Phosphate]
RX
-
0.154mg/ml : 0.92mg/ml : 0.184mg/ml : 0.2mg/ml : 0.38mg/ml : 2.1mg/ml : 7.14mg/ml : 0.42mg/ml (irrigation solution)
AlconApproved Prior To Jan 1, 1982
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

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CARAC [FluorouracilC4H3FN2O2]
RX
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0.5% (topical cream)
Valeant Pharms NorthOct 27, 2000
  • Treatment of actinic keratosis.
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

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CARDENE [Nicardipine HydrochlorideC26H29N3O6ClH]
RX
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25mg/10ml (2.5mg/ml) (injection injectable)
Chiesi Usa IncJan 30, 1992
  • Method for treating acute elevations of blood pressure in human subject in need thereof.
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

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CARDENE IN 0.83% SODIUM CHLORIDE IN PLASTIC CONTAINER [Nicardipine HydrochlorideC26H29N3O6ClH]
RX
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40mg/200ml (0.2mg/ml) (intravenous injectable)
Chiesi Usa IncNov 7, 2008
  • Method for treating acute elevations of blood pressure in human subject in need thereof.
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

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CARDENE IN 0.86% SODIUM CHLORIDE IN PLASTIC CONTAINER [Nicardipine HydrochlorideC26H29N3O6ClH]
RX
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20mg/200ml (0.1mg/ml) (intravenous injectable)
Chiesi Usa IncJul 31, 2008
  • Method for treating acute elevations of blood pressure in human subject in need thereof.
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

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CARDENE IN 4.8% DEXTROSE IN PLASTIC CONTAINER [Nicardipine HydrochlorideC26H29N3O6ClH]
RX
-
20mg/200ml (0.1mg/ml) (intravenous injectable)
Chiesi Usa IncJul 31, 2008
  • Method for treating acute elevations of blood pressure in human subject in need thereof.
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

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CARDENE IN 5.0% DEXTROSE IN PLASTIC CONTAINER [Nicardipine HydrochlorideC26H29N3O6ClH]
RX
-
40mg/200ml (0.2mg/ml) (intravenous injectable)
Chiesi Usa IncNov 7, 2008
  • Method for treating acute elevations of blood pressure in human subject in need thereof.
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

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CASODEX [BicalutamideC18H14F4N2O4S]
RX
-
50mg (oral tablet)
Astrazeneca PharmsOct 4, 1995
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

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CAVERJECT [AlprostadilC20H34O5]
RX
-
0.005mg/vial (injection injectable)
0.01mg/vial (injection injectable)
0.02mg/vial (injection injectable)
0.04mg/vial (injection injectable)
Pharmacia And UpjohnJun 27, 1996
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

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CAVERJECT IMPULSE [AlprostadilC20H34O5]
RX
-
0.01mg/vial (injection injectable)
0.02mg/vial (injection injectable)
Pharmacia And UpjohnJun 11, 2002
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

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CEFAZOLIN AND DEXTROSE [Cefazolin SodiumC14H13N8O4S3Na]
RX
-
eq 1gm base/vial (injection injectable)
eq 2gm base/vial (injection injectable)
B BraunJul 27, 2000
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

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CEFAZOLIN IN PLASTIC CONTAINER [Cefazolin SodiumC14H13N8O4S3Na]
RX
-
eq 2gm base/100ml (eq 20mg base/ml) (intravenous solution)
Baxter Hlthcare CorpAug 7, 2015
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

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CEFAZOLIN SODIUM [Cefazolin SodiumC14H13N8O4S3Na]
RX
-
eq 100gm base/vial (injection injectable)
eq 10gm base/vial (injection injectable)
eq 1gm base/vial (injection injectable)
eq 20gm base/vial (injection injectable)
eq 300gm base/vial (injection injectable)
eq 500mg base/vial (injection injectable)
Samson MedclNov 29, 2006
Acs DobfarOct 22, 2008
Facta FarmaDec 27, 1991
Hikma FarmaceuticaOct 18, 2004
Hospira IncAug 12, 2005
SandozSep 25, 1992
Qilu Pharm Co LtdDec 28, 2015
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

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CEFEPIME AND DEXTROSE IN DUPLEX CONTAINER [Cefepime HydrochlorideC19H24N6O5S22ClHH2O]
RX
-
eq 1gm base/vial (injection injectable)
eq 2gm base/vial (injection injectable)
B BraunMay 6, 2010
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

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CEFEPIME HYDROCHLORIDE [Cefepime HydrochlorideC19H24N6O5S22ClHH2O]
RX
-
eq 1gm base/vial (injection injectable)
eq 2gm base/vial (injection injectable)
eq 500mg base/vial (injection injectable)
Acs DobfarMar 20, 2008
Hospira IncJul 30, 2012
Qilu Pharm Co LtdFeb 1, 2016
Sagent PharmsJan 4, 2017
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

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CEFEPIME IN PLASTIC CONTAINER [Cefepime HydrochlorideC19H24N6O5S22ClHH2O]
RX
-
eq 1gm base/50ml (eq 20mg base/ml) (injection injectable)
eq 2gm base/100ml (eq 20mg base/ml) (injection injectable)
Baxter HlthcareAug 5, 2008
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

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CEFOTAN [Cefotetan DisodiumC17H15N7O8S42Na]
RX
-
eq 1gm base/vial (injection injectable)
eq 2gm base/vial (injection injectable)
TeligentDec 27, 1985
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

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CEFOTAXIME [Cefotaxime SodiumC16H16N5O7S2Na]
RX
-
eq 10gm base/vial (injection injectable)
eq 1gm base/vial (injection injectable)
eq 2gm base/vial (injection injectable)
eq 500mg base/vial (injection injectable)
HikmaNov 20, 2002
WockhardtAug 29, 2006
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

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CEFOTAXIME SODIUM [Cefotaxime SodiumC16H16N5O7S2Na]
RX
-
eq 10gm base/vial (injection injectable)
eq 1gm base/vial (injection injectable)
eq 2gm base/vial (injection injectable)
eq 500mg base/vial (injection injectable)
Hospira IncAug 10, 2006
LupinSep 24, 2003
WockhardtJun 20, 2008
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

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CEFOTETAN [Cefotetan DisodiumC17H15N7O8S42Na]
RX
-
eq 10gm base/vial (injection injectable)
eq 1gm base/vial (injection injectable)
eq 2gm base/vial (injection injectable)
Fresenius Kabi UsaAug 9, 2007
West-ward Pharm CorpOct 26, 2011
Hikma FarmaceuticaOct 26, 2011
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

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CEFOTETAN AND DEXTROSE IN DUPLEX CONTAINER [Cefotetan DisodiumC17H15N7O8S42Na]
RX
-
eq 1gm base/vial (injection injectable)
eq 2gm base/vial (injection injectable)
B BraunAug 9, 2007
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

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CEFOXITIN [Cefoxitin SodiumC16H16N3O7S2Na]
RX
-
eq 10gm base/vial (injection injectable)
eq 1gm base/vial (injection injectable)
eq 2gm base/vial (injection injectable)
Acs DobfarMay 19, 2010
Acs Dobfar SpaAug 31, 2011
Hikma FarmaceuticaMar 2, 2010
Hospira IncFeb 13, 2006
West-ward Pharms IntSep 11, 2000
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

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CEFOXITIN AND DEXTROSE IN DUPLEX CONTAINER [Cefoxitin SodiumC16H16N3O7S2Na]
RX
-
eq 1gm base/vial (injection injectable)
eq 2gm base/vial (injection injectable)
B BraunMar 10, 2006
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

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CEFOXITIN IN PLASTIC CONTAINER [Cefoxitin SodiumC16H16N3O7S2Na]
RX
-
eq 100gm base (iv (infusion) powder)
Samson MedclNov 16, 2015
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

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CEFTAZIDIME [CeftazidimeC22H21N6O7S2H5H2O]
RX
-
1gm/vial (injection injectable)
2gm/vial (injection injectable)
500mg/vial (injection injectable)
6gm/vial (injection injectable)
Acs DobfarNov 20, 1985
WockhardtOct 15, 2008
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

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CEFTAZIDIME IN DEXTROSE CONTAINER [CeftazidimeC22H21N6O7S2H5H2O]
RX
-
eq 1gm base (injection injectable)
eq 2gm base (injection injectable)
B BraunJun 13, 2011
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

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CEFTRIAXONE [Ceftriaxone Sodium2C18H16N8O7S34Na7H2O]
RX
-
eq 100gm base/vial (injection injectable)
eq 10gm base/vial (injection injectable)
eq 1gm base/vial (injection injectable)
Samson MedclApr 25, 2014
Acs DobfarJul 24, 2008
BedfordAug 18, 2008
Facta FarmaFeb 28, 2007
Hospira IncAug 2, 2005
LupinSep 12, 2006
SandozMay 17, 2005
Akorn IncJan 11, 2008
Hikma FarmaceuticaJan 10, 2008
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

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WARNING: Consult a licensed physician in the appropriate field for medical treatment and drug prescription. Do not self medicate.


WARNING: All medicines, drugs, plants, chemicals or medicial precedures below are for historical reference only. Many of these treatments are now known to be harmful and possibly fatal. Do not consume any plant, chemical, drug or otherwise without first consulting a licensed physician that practices medine in the appropriate field.

Felter's Materia Medica on Dex

ASPIDOSPERMA
   The dried bark of Aspidosperma Quebracho-blanco, Schlechtendal... / ...permine is a mixture probably of all the alkaloids or is chiefly Aspidosamine. Preparations—1. Fluidextractum Aspidospermatis, Fluidextract of Aspidosperma, (Fluidextract of Quebracho). Dose, 5 to 60......e. It relieves the cough of la grippe, when associated with dyspnoea. From 5 to 60 drops of the fluidextract may be given in water or plain or aromatized syrup. 1

BELLADONNA (Atropa belladonna)ATROP
   The (1) dried root and the (2) dried leaves and tops of Atropa Belladonna, Linné (Nat. Ord. Solanaceae). Europe and Central Asia; also... / ...ared from Belladonna leaves. Tincture of Belladonna is also prepared from the leaves, while the fluidextract is prepared from the root.) Specific Indications.—Dull expressionless face, with dilated o...1

CASCARA SAGRADA
   ...o 60 drops. 2. Extractum Cascarae Sagradae, Extract of Cascara Sagrada. Dose, 4 to 8 grains. 3. Fluidextractum Cascara Sagradae, Fluidextract of Cascara Sagrada. Dose, 10 to 60 minims. 4. Fluidextract......ascara Sagrada. Dose, 10 to 60 minims. 4. Fluidextractum Cascarae Sagradae Aromaticum, Aromatic Fluidextract of Cascara Sagrada. Dose, 10 to 60 minims. Specific Indications.—Constipation due to negle......taste of cascara is extremely bitter. This may be modified to a large degree by the addition of fluidextract of licorice and spirits of anise and sassafras. The aromatic fluidextract is a pleasant pre...1

CASTANEA
   The leaves of Castanea dentata (Marshall), Sudworth, collected in September or October while still green (Nat. Ord. Fagaceae). Native of Asia... / ...nfusion of Castanea. (Leaves, 1 ounce, Boiling Water, 16 ounces.) Dose, 1/2 - 2 fluidrachms. 2. Fluidextractum Castaneae, Fluid Extract of Castanea. Dose, 1/2 - 2 fluidrachms. Action and Therapy.—The... / ...some good. The infusion (which is by far the best preparation) may be sweetened if desired, and given freely to the patient several times a day.1

CINCHONACINCH
   I. Cinchona.-The dried bark of Cinchona Ledgeriana, Moens; Cinchona Calisaya, Weddell, and hybrids of these with other species of Cinchona... / ...Dose, 1 to 30 drops. (This preparation is prepared from Cinchona Calisaya or Calisaya Bark.) 2. Fluidextractum Cinchona, Fluidextract of Cinchona. Dose, 5 to 30 drops. 3. Tinctura Cinchona, Tincture o... / ...chronic suppuration; and to arrest profuse and debilitating night sweats in one suffering from general debility with poor recuperative powers.1

COCAERYTH5
   ...Chili. Dose, 60 to 240 grains. Common Name: Coca. Principal Constituents—Cocaine Preparation.—Fluidextractum Coca, Fluidextract of Coca. Dose, 5 to 30 minims. Specific Indications.—Defective innerv......n of miseries to which the victim finally succumbs. An occasional dose of 10 to 15 drops of the fluidextract will sometimes overcome insomnia caused by gloom and worry, and very rarely it helps one ov...1

CONDURANGO
   ...Constituent.—A supposed glucoside condurangin, giving also alkaloidal reactions. Preparation.—Fluidextractum Condurango, Fluidextract of Condurango. Dose, 5 to 30 drops. Action and Therapy.—A drug ......stric debility. It is usually administered in the form of a wine (1/2 to 1 fluidounce), or the fluidextract (5 to 30 drops.); sometimes a decoction (bark, 1/2 ounce to Water, 16 ounces, boiled down t...1

CUSSO
   The female inflorescence of Hagenia abyssinica (Bruce), Gmelin (Nat. Ord. Rosaceae). Abyssinia. Dose, 4 to 5 drachms. Common Names: Kousso, Kusso,... / ...sion, and taken in two or three doses at short intervals upon an empty stomach. Some prefer the fluidextract in doses of 2 to 4 fluidrachms. Kousso is liable to fail unless made fresh and in prime con...1

EPIGÆA
   The leaves of Epigaea repens, Linné (Nat. Ord. Ericaceae). A small, trailing, shrubby plant of the eastern half of the United States. Dose, 5 to... / ...the condition easily lapses into a chronic muco-purulent cystitis. The specific medicine or the fluidextract may be given in hot water. Trailing arbutus is one of the plants fast disappearing from our...1

EUCALYPTUSEUAN12
   ...rom pain. The following is an ideal vaginal wash for offensive leucorrhea: Rx. Sea Salt, 1 lb.; Fluidextract of Eucalyptus or Specific Medicine Eucalyptus, 1/2 fluidounce. Mix in a glass or tin contai......dy. While the oil and eucalyptol are popular with many, we prefer the specific medicine or the fluidextract for most purposes. Eucalyptus is a stimulating antiseptic for the angina of scarlatina, for...1

EUPHORBIA IPECACUANHA
   The bark of the root of Euphorbia Ipecacuanha, Linné (Nat. Ord. Euphorbiaceae) A perennial found in dry sandy soils on the Atlantic seaboard from... / ...ecac, Ipecac Spurge. Principal Constituents.—An active resin and euphorbon. Preparations.—1. Fluidextractum Euphorbiae lpecacuanhae Fluidextract of Euphorbia Ipecacuanha. Dose, 1 to 10 drops. 2. Ti...1

FABIANAFABIA
   The leaves and branches of Fabiana imbricata, Ruiz and Pavon (Nat. Ord. Solanaceae). A Chilean tree-like shrub. Common Name: Pichi. Principal... / ...stituents.—Resin, fabianine (?), a supposed alkaloid, and an aesculin-like body. Preparation.—Fluidextractum Fabianae, Fluidextract of Fabiana. Dose, 5 to 60 drops. Action and Therapy.—A remedy for... / ...but should be avoided in chronic nephritis. Pichi has no curative effects upon pathologic tissues, but is a remedy for functional defects alone.1

FRANCISCEA
   The root and stem of Brunfelsia (Franciscea) uniflora, Pohl (Nat. Ord. Solanaceae). A tropical American shrub. Common Names: Manaca, Vegetable... / ...y. Principal Constituents.—A weak alkaloid manacine, and probably gelsemic acid. Preparation.—Fluidextractum Franciscea, Fluidextract of Franciscea. Dose, 10 to 60 drops. Action and Therapy.—Diuret...1

FRANGULA (Rhamnus frangula)FRBL
   The dried bark of Rhamnus Frangula, Linné (Nat. Ord.... / ....—1. Specific Medicine Frangula. Dose, 20 to 60 drops. 2. Elixir Frangula, Elixir of Frangula (Fluidextract of Frangula, 1 part; Elixir of Orange, 4 parts). Dose, 1 to 2 fluidrachms. Action and Thera...... The dried bark is purgative only. A remedy for chronic constipation, a dose of 20 drops of the fluidextract, or a fluidrachm of the elixir, being repeated three times a day.1

FRANKENIA
   The plant Frankenia salina, Chamisso and Schlectendal (Nat. Ord. Frankeniaceae) Native of California and sandy soils of adjacent... / ...fic Coast. Common Name: Yerba reuma. Principal Constituent.—Tannin (6 per cent). Preparation.—Fluidextractum Frankenia, Fluidextract of Frankenia. Dose, 5 to 25 drops. Action and Therapy.—Used both...1


WARNING: All medicines, drugs, plants, chemicals or medicial precedures below are for historical reference only. Many of these treatments are now known to be harmful and possibly fatal. Do not consume any plant, chemical, drug or otherwise without first consulting a licensed physician that practices medine in the appropriate field.

Physician's Materia Medica on Dex

DIASTASE
   Obtained from malt. Has the property of converting starch into dextrose. Used generally in connection with other digestive ferments.2


References

1) Felter, Harvey Wickes, 1922, The Eclectic Materia Medica, Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Cincinnati, Ohio.
2) Nelson, Baker & Co., 1904, Physician's Handy Book of Materia Medica and Therapeustics, Detroit, Michigan.