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| Octostim (Ddavp) |
| Ocufen |
| Ocuvir ( Zovirax, Generic Acyclovir ) |
| Ocuvis |
| Ocuvite |
| Odivir ( Sustiva, Epivir, Combivir, Videx, Generic Efavirenz/Lamivudine/Didanosine ) |
| Ofloxacin 100mg |
| Ofloxacin 200mg |
| Ofloxacin 400mg |
| Oftalar (Pranoprofen) |
| Oglo ( Actos, Generic Pioglitazone ) |
| Okabax Md (Generic Vioxx, Rofecoxib) |
| Okacet ( Zyrtec, Generic Cetirizine ) |
| Okamet ( Fortamet, Glucophage, Glucophage Xr, Riomet, Glumetza, Generic Metformin ) |
| Olamin ( Loprox, Generic Ciclopirox ) |
| Olanzapine 10mg |
| Olanzapine 5mg |
| Olbetam (Acipimox) |
| Oliza ( Zyprexa, Zydis, Generic Olanzapine ) |
| Olmecip - H ( Benicar Hct, Generic Olmesartan & Hydrochlorothiazide ) |
| Olmecip ( Benicar, Generic Olmesartan ) |
| Olmetec (Olmesartan) (Pfizer) |
| Olmezest ( Benicar, Generic Olmesartan ) |
| Ombrelle Sunscreen |
| Omecip ( Losec, Prilosec, Zigerid, Generic Omeprazole ) |
| Omeprazole 20mg Caps |
| Omeprazole 20mg Tabs |
| Omeprazole 20mg TABS |
| Omeprazole 40mg CAPS |
| Omeprazole 40mg TABS |
| Omnicef (Cefdinir) |
| Omnipaque (Iohexol) |
| Omron |
| Ondansetron Hydrochloride Plain 4mg |
| Ondansteron Hydrochloride Plain 8mg |
| One Alpha |
| One Touch Ultra Test Strips |
| One-Alpha ( Alfad, Generic Alfacalcidol ) |
| Opticrom Eyedrops ( Crolom, Generic Sodium Cromoglycate ) |
| Optimum 100% Instant Egg Protein Chocolate 2Lbs |
| Optimum 100% Instant Egg Protein Vanilla 2Lbs |
| Optimum 100% Soy Protein Dutch Chocolate 2Lbs |
| Optimum 100% Soy Protein Strawberry 2Lb |
| Optimum 100% Soy Protein Vanilla 2Lb |
| Optimum 100% Whey Natural 2Lbs Chocolate |
| Optimum 100% Whey Natural 2Lbs Strawberry |
| Optimum 100% Whey Natural 2Lbs Vanilla |
| Optimum 100% Whey Strawberry 5Lb |
| Optimum Complete Protein Diet Bar Chocolate Mint 15 Bars |
| Optimum Complete Protein Diet Bar Coconut 15 Bars |
| Optimum Complete Protein Diet Bar Fudge Truffle 15 Bars |
| Optimum Complete Protein Diet Bar Peanut Butter 15 Bars |
| Optimum Glucosamine Plus Csa 120 Tabs |
| Optimum Glutamine Powder 300 Grams |
| Optimum Hmb 90 Caps |
| Optimum Nutrition 100% Egg Protein 1Lb Chocolate |
| Optimum Nutrition 100% Egg Protein 1Lb Vanilla |
| Optimum Nutrition Adenergy |
| Optimum Nutrition Amino 2222 16 0Z |
| Optimum Nutrition Amino 2222 300 Caps |
| Optimum Nutrition Amino 2222 32 Oz |
| Optimum Nutrition Bcaa 1000 |
| Optimum Nutrition Bcaa 5000 Powder 300G |
| Optimum Nutrition Cla 1000Mg 90Gels |
| Optimum Nutrition Complete Diet Boost |
| Optimum Nutrition Creatine 2500 100 Caps |
| Optimum Nutrition Creatine 2500 200 Caps |
| Optimum Nutrition Creatine-Glutamine-Taurine 30 Servings |
| Optimum Nutrition Fish Oil 100 Gels |
| Optimum Nutrition Flaxseed Oil 1000Mg 100 Softgels |
| Optimum Nutrition Mega Fat Burner 60Caps |
| Optimum Nutrition Micronized Creatine Powder 300Grams |
| Optimum Nutrition Natural 100% Whey Protein Vanilla 1Lb |
| Optimum Nutrition Opti-Pro Meal Bars Blueberry Muffin 12 Bars |
| Optimum Nutrition Opti-Pro Meal Bars Fudge Brownie 12 Bars |
| Optimum Nutrition Opti-Women 60 Caps |
| Optimum Nutrition Perforance Maxx Sports Multiple Vitamin |
| Optimum Nutrition Pro Complex Pm Vanilla |
| Optimum Nutrition Pro Complex Strawberry 20 Packs |
| Optimum Nutrition Procomplex 1Lb Chocolate |
| Optimum Nutrition Procomplex 1Lb Vanilla |
| Optimum Nutrition Soy Powder Natural Chocolate 2.0Lbs |
| Optimum Nutrition Super Amino 2222 150 Caps |
| Optimum Nutrition Tribulus 625 100 Caps |
| Optimum Nutrition Tribulus 625 50 Caps |
| Optimum Nutrition Vanadyl Sulfate 10Mg 200Tablets |
| Optimum Nutriton Creatine Powder 2000G |
| Optimum Pre-Load Creatine Complex Fruit Punch 4Lb |
| Optimum Stevia Liquid Twinpack 2-2Oz Bottles |
| Optimum Superior Amino 2222 160 Tablets |
| Optimum Superior Amino 2222 325 Tablets |
| Optimum Zma |
| Optipres-S ( Betoptic, Generic Betaxolol ) |
| Optiray (Ioversol) |
| Oracort Dental Paste |
| Orap (Pimozide) |
| Orinase (Tolbutamide) (Diatol) |
| Oriphex ( Biocef, Keflex, Keftab, Generic Cephalexin ) |
| Ortho Tri-Cyclen (Lynoral) |
| Orthovisc (Sodium Hyaluronate) |
| Orudis (Ketoprofen) |
| Oruvail (Ketoprofen) |
| Osmo Therapy Build Fast - Vanilla - Single Serving(12 Pack) |
| Osmo Therapy Build Fast - Vanilla - Single Serving(35 Pack) |
| Osmo Therapy Whey - Chocolate - Single Serving(12 Pack) |
| Osmo Therapy Whey - Chocolate - Single Serving(35 Pack) |
| Osmo Therapy Whey - Vanilla - Single Serving(12 Pack) |
| Ospamox ( Amoxil, Trimox, Generic Amoxicillin ) |
| Ospamox (Amoxycillin) |
| Osral ( Evista, Generic Raloxifene ) |
| Osteofos ( Fosamax, Generic Alendronate Sodium ) |
| Ostospray ( Miacalcin, Generic Calcitonin Nasal Spray ) |
| Ostrim Ostrich Meat Snacks Barbecue 10/Pk |
| Ostrim Ostrich Meat Snacks Natural 10/Pk |
| Ostrim Ostrich Meat Snacks Pepper 10/Pk |
| Ostrim Ostrich Meat Snacks Teriyaki 10/Pk |
| Otrivin ( Natru-Vent, Generic Xylometazoline ) |
| Ovitrelle (Choriogonadotropin Alfa) |
| Ovral (Norgestrel + Ethinyl Estradiol) |
| Ovral-L ( Ovranette, Generic Ethinyloestradiol/Levonorgestrel ) |
| Oxcarb ( Trileptal, Generic Oxcarbazepine ) |
| Oxsoralen (Methoxsalen) |
| Oxyspas ( Ditropan, Generic Oxybutynin ) |
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Acarbose is used for: Treating type 2 diabetes in adults whose diabetes cannot be managed with diet alone. This medicine may be used alone, in combination with other oral diabetes medicines, or with insulin. Acarbose delays the digestion of carbohydrates (forms of sugar) in the body. This decreases the amount of sugar that passes into the blood after a meal and prevents periods of hyperglycemia (high blood sugar). Normally, your pancreas releases insulin into the blood stream after you eat. Insulin is used by all the cells in your body to help turn the food you eat into energy. This is done by using glucose (sugar) in the blood as quick energy. When you have type 2 diabetes, insulin is still produced by your pancreas, but the amount of insulin produced may not be enough or your body may not be using it properly and you may still need more. Because of this, the insulin is not able to lower your blood sugar properly and you will have too much sugar in your blood. Acarbose lowers your blood sugar by preventing the breakdown of starch into sugar. It may be used alone or in combination with another type of oral diabetes medicine called a sulfonylurea. Digoxin is used to treat heart failure and abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmias). It helps the heart work better and it helps control your heart rate.Digoxin comes as a tablet, capsule, or pediatric elixir (liquid) to take by mouth. Digoxin is usually taken once a day. The pediatric elixir comes with a specially marked dropper for measuring the dose. If you have difficulty, ask your pharmacist to show you how to use it. It is important that you always take the same brand of digoxin. Different brands of digoxin have different amounts of active drug and your dose would need to be changed.Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take digoxin exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.Digoxin helps control your condition but will not cure it. Continue to take digoxin even if you feel well. Do not stop taking digoxin without talking to your doctor.Digoxin is also used to treat heart pain (angina) and may be used after a heart attack. The combination of amoxicillin and clavulanic acid is used to treat certain infections caused by bacteria, including infections of the ears, lungs, sinus, skin, and urinary tract. Amoxicillin is in a class of medications called penicillin-like antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. Clavulanic acid is in a class of medications called beta-lactamase inhibitors. It works by preventing bacteria from destroying amoxicillin. Antibiotics will not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections.The combination of amoxicillin and clavulanic acid comes as a tablet, a chewable tablet, and a suspension (liquid) to take by mouth. It is usually taken with a meal or a snack every 8 hours (three times a day) or every 12 hours (twice a day). To help you remember to take amoxicillin and clavulanate, take it around the same time every day. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take amoxicillin and clavulanic acid exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.Shake the liquid well before each use to mix the medication evenly.The chewable tablets should be chewed thoroughly before they are swallowed. The other tablets should be taken with a full glass of water.The 250 mg and 500 mg tablets of amoxicillin and clavulanic acid contain the same amount of clavulanic acid. Do not substitute two 250 mg tablets for one 500 mg tablet. The 250 mg regular tablet and the 250 mg chewable tablet contain different amounts of clavulanic acid. They also should not be substituted.Take amoxicillin and clavulanic acid until you finish the prescription, even if you feel better. Stopping amoxicillin and clavulanic acid too soon may cause bacteria to become resistant to antibiotics. Lopid is used for: Treating high blood cholesterol and triglyceride. Gemfibrozil helps reduce cholesterol and triglycerides (fatty acids) in the blood. High levels of these types of fat in the blood are associated with an increased risk of atherosclerosis (clogged arteries).Gemfibrozil is used to treat very high cholesterol and triglyceride levels in people with pancreatitis.Gemfibrozil is also used to lower the risk of stroke, heart attack, or other heart complications in people with high cholesterol and triglycerides who have not been helped by other treatment methods.Lopid is prescribed, along with a special diet, for treatment of people with very high levels of serum triglycerides (a fatty substance in the blood) who are at risk of developing pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas) and who do not respond adequately to a strict diet.This drug can also be used to reduce the risk of coronary heart disease in people who have failed to respond to weight loss, diet, exercise, and other triglyceride- or cholesterol-lowering drugs. Acyclovir is used to decrease pain and speed the healing of sores or blisters in people who have varicella (chickenpox), herpes zoster (shingles; a rash that can occur in people who have had chickenpox in the past), and first-time or repeat outbreaks of genital herpes (a herpes virus infection that causes sores to form around the genitals and rectum from time to time). Acyclovir is also sometimes used to prevent outbreaks of genital herpes in people who are infected with the virus. Acyclovir is in a class of antiviral medications called synthetic nucleoside analogues. It works by stopping the spread of the herpes virus in the body. Acyclovir will not cure genital herpes and may not stop the spread of genital herpes to other people.How should this medicine be used? Acyclovir comes as a tablet, a capsule, and a suspension (liquid) to take by mouth. It is usually taken with or without food two to five times a day for 5 to 10 days, starting as soon as possible after your symptoms begin. When acyclovir is used to prevent outbreaks of genital herpes, it is usually taken two to five times a day for up to 12 months. Take acyclovir at around the same times every day. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take acyclovir exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often or for a longer time than prescribed by your doctor.Shake the liquid well before each use to mix the medication evenly.Your symptoms should improve during your treatment with acyclovir. Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse.Take acyclovir until you finish the prescription, even if you feel better. If you stop taking acyclovir too soon or skip doses, your infection may not be completely treated or may become more difficult to treat.Other uses for this medicine Acyclovir is also sometimes used to treat eczema herpeticum (a skin infection caused by the herpes virus) to treat and prevent herpes infections of the skin, eyes, nose, and mouth in patients with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), and to treat oral hairy leukoplakia (condition that causes hairy white or gray-colored patches on the tongue or inside of the cheek). This medication is a nitrate drug. It is used to prevent chest pain (angina) and reduce strain on the heart in patients with heart disease (coronary artery disease). Isosorbide mononitrate relaxes and widens blood vessels so blood can flow more easily.This medication will not relieve chest pain once it occurs. It is also not intended to be taken just before certain activities (e.g., exercise, sexual intercourse) to prevent chest pain. Other medications may be needed. Consult your doctor for details.OTHER USES: This section contains uses of this drug that are not listed in the approved professional labeling for the drug but that may be prescribed by your health care professional. Use this drug for a condition that is listed in this section only if it has been so prescribed by your health care professional.This medication may also be used in addition to other drugs to improve the symptoms of congestive heart failure (e.g., trouble breathing).How to use Isosorbide Mononitrate OralTake this medication by mouth usually twice daily, or as directed by your doctor. Take the first dose of the day upon awakening and the second dose 7 hours later. It is important not to change the times you take this medication unless directed by your doctor. During treatment, the long time period between the second dose on one day and the first dose on the next day is necessary to make sure the drug works well.Use this medication regularly in order to get the most benefit from it. Remember to use it at the same times each day.Do not stop taking this medication without consulting your doctor. Some conditions may become worse when the drug is suddenly stopped. Your dose may need to be gradually decreased.Although unlikely, when used for an extended period, this medication may not work as well and may require different dosing. Contact your doctor if this medication stops working well (worsening or more frequent chest pain). Category Anti-inflammatory. Inhalation corticosteroids (kor-ti-koe-STER-oids) are cortisone-like medicines. They are used to help prevent the symptoms of asthma. When used regularly every day, inhalation corticosteroids decrease the number and severity of asthma attacks. However, they will not relieve an asthma attack that has already started.Inhaled corticosteroids work by preventing certain cells in the lungs and breathing passages from releasing substances that cause asthma symptoms.Inhaled steroids are used to reduce the inflammation in the breathing tubes and reduce the frequency of asthma flares. Inhaled steroids are considered a "controller" medicine because they help control asthma. Asthmatics who have breathing symptoms more than twice a week during the day or twice a month at night should be on a "controller medicine". Despite being on a "controller" medicine you should also have a "rescue" medicine like Ventolin. "Rescue" medicine is used for quick (emergency) relief of breathing symptoms. Pregnancy can worsen your asthma 1/3 of the time. Having your asthma under good control is critical for a healthy baby - remember you are breathing for you and the baby. The inhaled steroids are safe for use during pregnancy. Be sure to inform your OB/GYN doctor of all the medicines you are taking. This product is able to be sourced and supplied at excellent prices because of favourable cross border currency conversions. All products are authentic brand names and will include a product information insert in English.Medical Information:This medication is used on the skin to stop itching and pain from certain skin conditions (e.g., scrapes, minor burns, eczema, insect bites) and to treat minor discomfort and itching caused by hemorrhoids and certain other problems of the genital/anal area (e.g., anal fissures, itching around the vagina/rectum). Some forms of this medication are also used to decrease discomfort or pain during certain medical procedures/exams (e.g., sigmoidoscopy, cystoscopy). Lidocaine is a local anesthetic that works by causing temporary numbness/loss of feeling in the skin and mucous membranes.How to use Lidocaine Top:To use the ointment, cream, lotion, spray, foam, or gel on the skin, clean and dry the affected area as directed. Apply a thin layer of medication to the affected area of skin, usually 2 to 3 times a day or as directed.If you are using the spray, shake the canister well before using. While holding the canister 3-5 inches (8-13 centimeters) from the affected area, spray until wet. If the affected area is on the face, spray the medication onto your hand and apply to the face. Do not spray near your eyes, nose, or mouth.If you are using the foam, shake the canister well before using. Spray the foam onto your hand and apply to the affected area.Do not cover the area with plastic or waterproof bandages unless directed to do so by your doctor. This may increase the risk of side effects.Wash hands immediately after use unless you are treating an area on the hands. Avoid getting the product in eyes, nose, or ears. If the medication gets in these areas, rinse the area immediately with clean water.Dosage is based on your medical condition and response to therapy. Do not use more of this product, use it more often, or keep using it longer than prescribed by your doctor. If you are using a nonprescription product, follow all the directions on the product package, or use as directed by your doctor. If there is an infection or sore in the area to be treated, do not use this medication without consulting your doctor first.Inform your doctor if your condition does not improve or worsens.Lidocaine Top is used to treat the following:Nerve Pain after Herpes This medication is used to prevent organ rejection in people who have received a liver, kidney, or heart transplant. It is usually taken along with other medications to allow your new organ to function normally. Cyclosporine is also used to treat severe rheumatoid arthritis and a certain skin condition (severe psoriasis). Cyclosporine belongs to a class of drugs known as immunosuppressants. It works by slowing down your body's defense system (immune system) to prevent your body from rejecting a transplanted organ, further damaging your joints (in rheumatoid arthritis patients), or further damaging your skin (in psoriasis patients). For the treatment of psoriasis or arthritis, it is generally used to treat people who cannot take other medications or have not found relief from other treatments.OTHER USES: This section contains uses of this drug that are not listed in the approved professional labeling for the drug but that may be prescribed by your health care professional. Use this drug for a condition that is listed in this section only if it has been so prescribed by your health care professional.This drug may also be used to prevent rejection in other types of organ transplants (e.g., cornea, pancreas) or bone marrow transplant. It may also be used to treat other conditions that may be helped by affecting the immune system (e.g., Crohn's disease).How to use Cyclosporine OralTake this medication by mouth, usually twice daily at the same times each day, or take as directed by your doctor. You may take this medication with or without food. However, it is important to choose one way and take every dose the same way. If you take this medication with food, eat the same amount and type of food each time you take the medication. Swallow this medication whole. Do not crush or chew the capsules. Dosage is based on your medical condition, cyclosporine blood level, kidney function, and response to therapy.Avoid eating grapefruit or drinking grapefruit juice while being treated with this medication unless your doctor instructs you otherwise. Grapefruit products can increase the amount of this medication in your bloodstream. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details.Use this medication regularly in order to get the most benefit from it. Remember to use it at the same times each day.This medication works best when the amount of medicine in your body is kept at a constant level. Therefore, take this drug at evenly spaced intervals.If you are taking this drug to treat arthritis, it may take 4-8 weeks to notice improvement, and up to 4 months for the full benefit.If you are taking this drug to treat psoriasis, it may take 2-4 weeks to notice improvement, and up to 4 months for the full benefit. Your dose will slowly be increased during your therapy with this drug. Inform your doctor if your condition does not improve after 6 weeks of taking the highest recommended dose. If you are taking this medication to treat psoriasis, do not take it continuously for longer than one year unless directed to do so by your doctor.Cyclosporine Oral is used to treat the following:Severe Psoriasis that is Resistant to Treatment, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Body's Rejection of a Transplanted Organ, Prevent of Transplant Rejection, Prevent Kidney Transplant Rejection, Prevention of Liver Transplant Rejection, Prevention of Cardiac Transplant RejectionCyclosporine Oral may also be used to treat: Pure Red Cell Aplasia associated with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia, Prevention of Lung Transplant Rejection, Incompatibility Reaction Following Bone Marrow Transplant, Treatment to Prevent Reaction After Bone Marrow Transplant Fluconazole is used to treat fungal infections, including yeast infections of the vagina, mouth, throat, esophagus (tube leading from the mouth to the stomach), abdomen (area between the chest and waist), lungs, blood, and other organs. Fluconazole is also used to treat meningitis (infection of the membranes covering the brain and spine) caused by fungus. Fluconazole is also used to prevent yeast infections in patients who are likely to become infected because they are being treated with chemotherapy or radiation therapy before a bone marrow transplant (replacement of unhealthy spongy tissue inside the bones with healthy tissue). Fluconazole is in a class of antifungals called triazoles. It works by slowing the growth of fungi that cause infection.Fluconazole comes as a tablet and a suspension (liquid) to take by mouth. It is usually taken once a day. You may need to take only one dose of fluconazole, or you may need to take fluconazole for several weeks or longer. The length of your treatment depends on your condition and on how well you respond to fluconazole. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take fluconazole exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.Your doctor may tell you to take a double dose of fluconazole on the first day of your treatment. Follow these directions carefully.Shake the liquid well before each use to mix the medication evenly.Continue to take fluconazole until your doctor tells you that you should stop, even if you feel better. Do not stop taking fluconazole without talking to your doctor. If you stop taking fluconazole too soon, your infection may come back after a short time. Fluconazole is also sometimes used to treat serious fungal infections that begin in the lungs and can spread through the body and fungal infections of the eye, prostate (a male reproductive organ), skin and nails. Fluconazole is also sometimes used to prevent fungal infections in people who are likely to become infected because they have human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) or cancer or have had a transplant operation (surgery to remove an organ and replace it with a donor or artificial organ). Talk to your doctor about the possible risks of using this drug for your condition. Metronidazole eliminates bacteria and other microorganisms that cause infections of the reproductive system, gastrointestinal tract, skin, vagina, and other areas of the body. Antibiotics will not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections.Metronidazole comes as a tablet to take by mouth. It is usually taken two or three times a day for 5-10 days or longer. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take metronidazole exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.
Medical Information:Losartan (loe-SAR-tan) is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). High blood pressure adds to the work load of the heart and arteries. If it continues for a long time, the heart and arteries may not function properly. This can damage the blood vessels of the brain, heart, and kidneys, resulting in a stroke, heart failure, or kidney failure. High blood pressure may also increase the risk of heart attacks. These problems may be less likely to occur if blood pressure is controlled.Losartan works by blocking the action of a substance in the body that causes blood vessels to tighten. As a result, losartan relaxes blood vessels. This lowers blood pressure.Losartan is also used to decrease the risk of stroke in patients with high blood pressure and a condition called left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH). LVH is an enlargement of the left pumping chamber of the heart and can cause problems with the way the heart pumps blood.Losartan is also used to treat a condition called diabetic nephropathy. Diabetic nephropathy is a complication of type 2 diabetes which causes the kidneys to not work properly.Cozaar is used in the treatment of high blood pressure. It is effective when used alone or with other high blood pressure medications, such as diuretics that help the body get rid of water.Cozaar is also used to slow the progress of kidney disease caused by type 2 diabetes (the type of diabetes that doesn't require insulin shots). It is the first of a new class of blood pressure medications called angiotensin II receptor antagonists. Cozaar works, in part, by preventing the hormone angiotensin II from constricting the blood vessels, which tends to raise blood pressure.Losartan is in a group of drugs called angiotensin II receptor antagonists. Losartan keeps blood vessels from narrowing, which lowers blood pressure and improves blood flow. This product is able to be sourced and supplied at excellent prices because of favourable cross border currency conversions. All products are authentic brand names and will include a product information insert in English.Medical Information:Lowering high cholesterol and triglycerides in certain patients. It also increases high-density lipoprotein (HDL, "good") cholesterol levels. It is used along with an appropriate diet. It is used in certain patients to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, chest pain caused by angina, or blood vessel blockage. It is also used in certain patients to reduce the risk of hospitalization for congestive heart failure, or the need for medical procedures to open blocked heart blood vessels. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.Lipitor is an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor, also known as a "statin." It works by reducing the production of certain fatty substances in the body, including cholesterol.Atorvastatin is a cholesterol-lowering medication that blocks the production of cholesterol (a type of fat) in the body.Atorvastatin reduces low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol and total cholesterol in the blood. Lowering your cholesterol can help prevent heart disease and hardening of the arteries, conditions that can lead to heart attack, stroke, and vascular disease.Atorvastatin is used to treat high cholesterol. Atorvastatin is also used to lower the risk of stroke, heart attack, or other heart complications in people with coronary heart disease or type 2 diabetes.Your doctor may prescribe it along with a special diet if your blood cholesterol or triglyceride level is high and you have been unable to lower your readings by diet alone. The drug works by helping to clear harmful low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol out of the blood and by limiting the body's ability to form new LDL cholesterol.Your doctor may prescribe Lipitor to reduce your chances of having a heart attack or developing heart disease if you have any of the following risk factors:Are age 55 years or older. Smoke. Have high blood pressure. Have low levels of HDL (high-density lipoprotein--the good cholesterol). Have a family history of early heart disease. For people at high risk of heart disease, the doctor may suggest a cholesterol-lowering medication if LDL readings are 130 or more. For those at low risk, a medication is considered at readings of 190 or more. Oral contraceptives (birth-control pills) are used to prevent pregnancy. Estrogen and progestin are two female sex hormones. Combinations of estrogen and progestin work by preventing ovulation (the release of eggs from the ovaries). They also change the lining of the uterus (womb) to prevent pregnancy from developing and change the mucus at the cervix (opening of the uterus) to prevent sperm (male reproductive cells) from entering. Oral contraceptives are a very effective method of birth control, but they do not prevent the spread of human immunodeficiency virus [HIV, the virus that causes acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)] and other sexually transmitted diseases.Some brands of oral contraceptives are also used to treat acne in certain patients. Oral contraceptives treat acne by decreasing the amounts of certain natural substances that can cause acne.One type of oral contraceptives (Yaz) is also used to relieve the symptoms of premenstrual dysphoric disorder (physical and emotional symptoms that occur before the menstrual period each month) in women who have chosen to use an oral contraceptive to prevent pregnancy.Oral contraceptives come in packets of 21, 28, or 91 tablets to take by mouth once a day, every day or almost every day of a regular cycle. To avoid nausea, take oral contraceptives with food or milk. Take your oral contraceptive at the same time every day. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take your oral contraceptive exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it, take it more often, or take it for a longer time than prescribed by your doctor.Oral contraceptives come in many different brands. Different brands of oral contraceptives contain slightly different medications or doses, are taken in slightly different ways, and have different risks and benefits. Be sure that you know which brand of oral contraceptives you are using and exactly how you should use it. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for a copy of the manufacturer's information for the patient and read it carefully.If you have a 21-tablet packet, take one tablet daily for 21 days and then none for 7 days. Then start a new packet.If you have a 28-tablet packet, take one tablet daily for 28 days. The last set of tablets in most 28 day packets are a different color. These tablets are reminder tablets. They do not contain any active ingredients but may contain iron. Taking one of these tablets every day will help you remember to start your next packet of birth control pills on time. One type of 28-tablet packet contains tablets that are all the same color. All of the tablets in this type of packet contain active ingredients. Whether your packet includes reminder tablets or only active tablets, you should take one tablet daily continuously for 28 days in the order specified in your packet. Start a new packet the day after you take your 28th tablet.
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