Cure for herpes virus

Valacyclovir is an antiviral drug. It slows the growth and spread of the herpes virus so that the body can fight off the infection. It will not cure herpes, but it can lessen the symptoms of the infection.

Valacyclovir is used to treat infections caused by herpes viruses in adults and children. Illnesses caused by herpes viruses include genital herpes, cold sores, shingles, and chickenpox.

Valacyclovir is used to treat cold sores in children who are at least 12 years old, and to treat chickenpox in children who are at least 2 years old.

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

                        Before taking valacyclovir, tell your doctor if you have HIV/AIDS, a weak immune system, kidney disease (or if you are on dialysis), or if you have had a kidney or bone marrow transplant.

Valacyclovir can be harmful to the kidneys, and these effects are increased when it is used together with other medicines that can harm the kidneys. Tell your doctor about all other medications you are using. You may need dose adjustments or special tests when taking certain medications together with valacyclovir.

Treatment with valacyclovir should be started as soon as possible after the first appearance of symptoms (such as tingling, burning, blisters).

Herpes virus can be passed from an infected mother to her baby during childbirth. If you have genital herpes, it is very important to prevent herpes lesions during your pregnancy so that you do not have a genital lesion when your baby is born.

Valacyclovir will not prevent the spread of genital herpes. Herpes infections are contagious and you can infect other people even while you are taking this medicine.

Stop taking valacyclovir and call your doctor right away if you have any signs of a serious side effect that can harm red blood cells, such as: fever, easy bruising or bleeding, red spots on the skin (not related to herpes or chickenpox), bloody diarrhea, vomiting, pale or yellowed skin, weakness, fainting, or urinating less than usual or not at all.

Do not give valacyclovir to a child unless it has been prescribed by a doctor.

                       Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to valacyclovir or acyclovir (Zovirax).

If you have certain conditions, you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely take this medication. Before taking valacyclovir, tell your doctor if you have:

      HIV/AIDS, or other conditions that can weaken the immune system;

      kidney disease (or if you are on dialysis); or

      if you have had a kidney or bone marrow transplant.

FDA pregnancy category B. valacyclovir is not expected to be harmful to an unborn baby. However, herpes virus can be passed from an infected mother to her baby during childbirth. If you have genital herpes, it is very important to prevent herpes lesions during your pregnancy so that you do not have a genital lesion when your baby is born. Valacyclovir passes into breast milk and may harm a nursing infant. Do not take this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. Do not give this medicine to a child unless it has been prescribed by a doctor.

Older adults may be more likely to have harmful side effects while taking valacyclovir. Talk to your doctor about your specific risk.

                          Take valacyclovir exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not take the medication in larger amounts, or take it for longer than recommended by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label.

Treatment with valacyclovir should be started as soon as possible after the first appearance of symptoms (such as tingling, burning, blisters). This medication might not be as effective if you first start taking it 1 or 2 days after the start of your symptoms.

Take each dose with a full glass of water. Drink plenty of water while you are taking valacyclovir to keep your kidneys working properly. Shake the oral suspension (liquid) well just before you measure a dose. To be sure you get the correct dose, measure the liquid with a marked measuring spoon or medicine cup, not with a regular table spoon. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist for one.

Valacyclovir can be taken with or without food.

Take this medication for the entire length of time prescribed by your doctor. Your symptoms may get better before the infection is completely treated. Valacyclovir will not treat a viral infection such as the common cold or flu.

Lesions caused by herpes viruses should be kept as clean and dry as possible. Wearing loose clothing may help to prevent irritation of the lesions.

Store valacyclovir tablets at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Store the liquid in a refrigerator. Do not freeze. Throw away any unused valacyclovir liquid that is older than 28 days.

                        Valacyclovir will not prevent the spread of genital herpes. Herpes infections are contagious and you can infect other people even while you are this medicine.

Avoid sexual intercourse or use a latex condom to prevent spreading the virus to others. Avoid letting infected areas come into contact with other people. Avoid touching an infected area and then touching your eyes. Wash your hands frequently to prevent passing the infection to others.

                       

Ultane, an anaesthesia

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.

                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:

    * 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 liver or kidney problems or seizures

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

    * Amiodarone, droxidopa, or labetalol because side effects, such as increased risk for low or high blood pressure and other heart complications, may occur

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Ultane 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.

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

    * Ultane is usually administered by your doctor or other health care provider during surgery.

    * If you miss a dose of Ultane , contact your doctor immediately.

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

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

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

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

Topical medicine for acne

Topical erythromycin (applied directly to the skin) is used for the treatment of acne.

                     For best results, you should continue the treatment for as long as prescribed, even if your acne begins to clear up. This medicine is not an instant cure.

                     Use exactly as prescribed by your doctor.

Thoroughly wash the affected area with soap and water and pat dry before applying medication.

Moisten the applicator or pad with the medication and lightly spread it over the affected area. A/T/S Topical Gel should not be rubbed in.

    * If you miss a dose...

      Apply the forgotten dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next application, skip the one you missed and go back to your regular schedule.

    * Storage instructions...

      This medicine can be stored at room temperature.

                  Side effects cannot be anticipated. If any develop or change in intensity, inform your doctor as soon as possible. Only your doctor can determine if it is safe for you to continue using topical erythromycin.

    * Side effects may include:

      Burning sensation, dryness, hives, irritation of the eyes, itching, oiliness, peeling, scaling, tenderness, unusual redness of the skin

                    This type of erythromycin is for external use only. Do not use it in the eyes, nose, or mouth.

If the acne does not improve after 6 to 8 weeks of treatment, or if it gets worse, stop using the topical erythromycin preparation and call your doctor.

The use of antibiotics can stimulate the growth of other bacteria that are resistant to the antibiotic you are taking. If new infections (called superinfections) occur, talk to your doctor. You may need to be treated with a different antibiotic drug.

If you develop diarrhea, let your doctor know right away. Drugs such as erythromycin can cause a potentially serious intestinal inflammation.

The use of other topical acne medications in combination with topical erythromycin may cause irritation, especially with the use of peeling, scaling, or abrasive medications.

The safety and effectiveness of A/T/S and Erycette have not been established in children.

                      If topical erythromycin is used with certain other drugs, the effects of either could be increased, decreased, or altered. It is especially important to check with your doctor before combining topical erythromycin with other topical acne medications.

                        The effects of topical erythromycin during pregnancy have not been adequately studied. If you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, inform your doctor immediately. Erythromycin may appear in breast milk and could affect a nursing infant. If T-Stat is essential to your health, your doctor may advise you to stop breastfeeding until your treatment with erythromycin is finished.

                        Apply solution to the affected area 2 times a day. Moisten the applicator or a pad, then spread over the affected area. Use additional pads as needed. Apply gel products as a thin film over the affected area once or twice a day.

Make sure the area is thoroughly washed with soap and water and patted dry before applying medication. Thoroughly wash your hands after application of the medication.

Reducing the frequency of applications may reduce peeling and drying.

                      

Salicylamide

Acetaminophen/Aspirin/Caffeine/Salicylamide is used for:

Relieving migraine headaches. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Acetaminophen/Aspirin/Caffeine/Salicylamide is an analgesic and antipyretic combination. It works by blocking substances in the body that cause pain and inflammation. Caffeine constricts blood vessels, which helps with migraine headache.

                          Some medical conditions may interact with Acetaminophen/Aspirin/Caffeine/Salicylamide . 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 a history of alcohol abuse or if you consume 3 or more alcohol-containing drinks every day

    * if you have asthma, bleeding or clotting problems, growths in the nose (nasal polyps), kidney or liver problems, severe heart problems, stomach or peptic ulcers (bleeding ulcers), heartburn, upset stomach, stomach pain, influenza (flu) or chickenpox, vitamin K deficiency, anxiety, or sleeplessness

    * if you are a child with a stroke, a weakened blood vessel (cerebral aneurysm) or bleeding in the brain, or Kawasaki syndrome (a rare inflammation causing heart problems in children)

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Acetaminophen/Aspirin/Caffeine/Salicylamide . Tell your health care provider if you are taking any of the following medicines, especially any of the following:

    * Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors (eg, acetazolamide) because they may decrease Acetaminophen/Aspirin/Caffeine/Salicylamide 's effectiveness

    * Anticoagulants (eg, warfarin) or NSAIDs (eg, celecoxib, ibuprofen, naproxen) because the risk of side effects, including bleeding, may be increased by Acetaminophen/Aspirin/Caffeine/Salicylamide

    * Insulin, isoniazid, oral hypoglycemics (eg, glyburide), or quinolone antibiotics (eg, ciprofloxacin) because the risk of their side effects may be increased by Acetaminophen/Aspirin/Caffeine/Salicylamide

    * Methotrexate, theophylline, or valproic acid because the risk of their side effects may be increased by Acetaminophen/Aspirin/Caffeine/Salicylamide

    * Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (eg, enalapril), probenecid, or sulfinpyrazone because their effectiveness may be decreased by Acetaminophen/Aspirin/Caffeine/Salicylamide

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Acetaminophen/Aspirin/Caffeine/Salicylamide 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.

                           Use Acetaminophen/Aspirin/Caffeine/Salicylamide as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

    * Take Acetaminophen/Aspirin/Caffeine/Salicylamide by mouth with or without food. If stomach upset occurs, take with food to reduce stomach irritation.

    * Take Acetaminophen/Aspirin/Caffeine/Salicylamide with a full glass of water (8 oz/240 mL). Do not lie down for 30 minutes after taking Acetaminophen/Aspirin/Caffeine/Salicylamide .

    * Use Acetaminophen/Aspirin/Caffeine/Salicylamide exactly as directed on the package, unless instructed differently by your doctor. If you are taking Acetaminophen/Aspirin/Caffeine/Salicylamide without a prescription, follow any warnings and precautions on the label.

    * If you miss a dose of Acetaminophen/Aspirin/Caffeine/Salicylamide and you are taking it regularly, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Acetaminophen/Aspirin/Caffeine/Salicylamide .

                               * Acetaminophen/Aspirin/Caffeine/Salicylamide has acetaminophen and aspirin in it. Before you start any new medicine, check the label to see if it has acetaminophen or aspirin in it too. If it does or if you are not sure, check with your doctor or pharmacist.

    * Acetaminophen/Aspirin/Caffeine/Salicylamide may harm your liver. Your risk may be greater if you drink alcohol while you are using Acetaminophen/Aspirin/Caffeine/Salicylamide . Talk to your doctor before you take Acetaminophen/Aspirin/Caffeine/Salicylamide or other fever reducers if you drink more than 3 drinks with alcohol per day.

    * Aspirin has been linked to a serious illness called Reye syndrome. Do not give Acetaminophen/Aspirin/Caffeine/Salicylamide to a child or teenager who has the flu, chickenpox, or a viral infection. Contact your doctor with any questions or concerns.

    * Avoid large amounts of food or drink that have caffeine (eg, coffee, tea, cocoa, cola, chocolate).

    * Serious stomach ulcers or bleeding can occur with the use of Acetaminophen/Aspirin/Caffeine/Salicylamide . Taking it in high doses or for a long time, smoking, or drinking alcohol increases the risk of these side effects. Taking Acetaminophen/Aspirin/Caffeine/Salicylamide with food will NOT reduce the risk of these effects. Contact your doctor or emergency room at once if you develop severe stomach or back pain; black, tarry stools; vomit that looks like blood or coffee grounds; or unusual weight gain or swelling.

    * Acetaminophen/Aspirin/Caffeine/Salicylamide may reduce the number of clot-forming cells (platelets) in your blood. Avoid activities that may cause bruising or injury. Tell your doctor if you have unusual bruising or bleeding. Tell your doctor if you have dark, tarry, or bloody stools.

    * Tell your doctor or dentist that you take Acetaminophen/Aspirin/Caffeine/Salicylamide before you receive any medical or dental care, emergency care, or surgery.

    * Do not take Acetaminophen/Aspirin/Caffeine/Salicylamide for at least 7 days after any surgery unless directed by your health care provider.

    * Acetaminophen/Aspirin/Caffeine/Salicylamide may cause false results with some in-home test kits for blood cholesterol. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking Acetaminophen/Aspirin/Caffeine/Salicylamide and need to check your blood cholesterol at home.

    * PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Acetaminophen/Aspirin/Caffeine/Salicylamide while you are pregnant. Acetaminophen/Aspirin/Caffeine/Salicylamide is not recommended during the last 3 months (third trimester) of pregnancy due to the potential for fetal harm or complications during delivery. Acetaminophen/Aspirin/Caffeine/Salicylamide is found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use Acetaminophen/Aspirin/Caffeine/Salicylamide , check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.

                          Store Acetaminophen/Aspirin/Caffeine/Salicylamide at room temperature, between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C), in a tightly closed container. Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Acetaminophen/Aspirin/Caffeine/Salicylamide out of the reach of children and away from pets.

Radiogardase

Prussian blue was originally developed as a dye for use in paints and ink. It is used in medicine to help speed up the body's elimination of certain metals or chemical elements. It works by binding to the metals in the digestive tract to keep the body from absorbing them.

Prussian blue is used to treat people who have been contaminated with radioactive cesium or thallium, or non-radioactive thallium.

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

                        Before you take Prussian blue, tell your doctor if you have a digestive disorder, chronic constipation, a blockage in your stomach or intestines, a heart rhythm disorder; or an electrolyte imbalance.

Take this medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take it in larger amounts or for longer than recommended. Prussian blue is usually taken 3 times per day for at least 30 days.

Prussian blue may work best if you take it with food. After you are treated with Prussian blue, your urine and stools will contain the radioactive materials that the medication has helped the body eliminate. Avoid handling any clean-up of your stools or urine without wearing latex rubber gloves. If another person is handling your stools or urine, they should wear gloves, eye protection, and a mask to cover the nose and mouth. Prussian blue may cause your stools to appear blue in color. This is a normal side effect of Prussian blue, and should not be cause for alarm.

Although Prussian blue helps the body quickly eliminate a radioactive element, this medication will not treat any symptoms of radiation exposure. You will be given other medications to treat complications of radiation exposure, such as bone marrow suppression or severe infection.

While taking Prussian blue, tell your caregivers at once if you have a serious side effect such as severe constipation or stomach pain.

Prussian blue may bind with other medications and could possibly make them less effective. Tell your doctor about all your prescription and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors.

                           Before you take Prussian blue, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have:

      a digestive disorder;

      chronic constipation;

      a blockage in your stomach or intestines;

      a heart rhythm disorder; or

      an electrolyte imbalance.

If you have any of these conditions, you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely use Prussian blue.

FDA pregnancy category C. This medication may be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant before you are treated with Prussian blue. It is not known whether Prussian blue passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not take this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. Exposure to radiation could cause a man to have low sperm counts up to several years later. Talk with your doctor if you have concerns about how radiation may affect your fertility.

                           Take this medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take it in larger amounts or for longer than recommended. Follow the directions on your prescription label.

Prussian blue may work best if you take it with food.

Prussian blue is usually taken 3 times per day for at least 30 days. You may need to take several capsules at one time to get the correct dose.

If you are unable to swallow large number of capsules, you may open the capsules and sprinkle the medicine into a small amount of liquid or bland food to make swallowing easier. Swallow this mixture right away without chewing. Do not save the mixture for later use. Discard the empty capsule.

Opening a Prussian blue capsule and mixing the medicine with liquid or food may cause a blue discoloration inside your mouth. After you are treated with Prussian blue, your urine and stools will contain the radioactive materials that the medication has helped the body eliminate.

Use a toilet rather than a urinal and sit on the toilet while urinating. Flush the toilet 3 times with the lid down after use.

Always wash your hands after using the bathroom. Avoid handling any clean-up of your stools or urine without wearing latex rubber gloves. If another person is handling your stools or urine, they should wear gloves, eye protection, and a mask to cover the nose and mouth.

When cleaning any spills of bodily fluid, use only disposable cleaning cloths that can be flushed down a toilet. Ask your doctor or health department how to dispose of any bodily fluid spills that cannot be flushed down a toilet.

Wash any soiled clothing separately from the laundry of other people in your home.

Prussian blue may cause your stools to appear blue in color. This is a normal side effect of Prussian blue, and should not be cause for alarm.

Although Prussian blue helps the body quickly eliminate a radioactive element, this medication will not treat any symptoms of radiation exposure. You will be given other medications to treat complications of radiation exposure, such as bone marrow suppression or severe infection.

To be sure this medication is helping your condition, the radiation levels in your urine and stools will need to be checked often. This will help your doctor determine how long to treat you with Prussian blue. Do not miss any scheduled appointments.

Store Prussian blue capsules in the dark at room temperature.

                           Prussian blue may bind with other medications and could possibly make them less effective.

Tell your doctor about all your prescription and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor.