Pharma company: astellas pharma

List of astellas pharma products:

• Acipen
• Acipen-V
• Adenocard
• Adenocard Pre-Filled Syringe
• Adenoscan
• Advagraf - Tacrolimus belongs to the class of medications called immunosuppressants . It is used to prevent or treat the body's rejection of an allogeneic (from a donor) transplanted kidney, liver, or heart. It may also be used to treat rheumatoid arthritis when the usual therapies have failed to work. Tacrolimus works by lowering the activity of white blood cells in the body (the cells that attack substances foreign to the body). Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other...
• Affex - Pharmacological action Affex is an antidepressant, propylamine derivative. The mechanism of action is associated with selective blockade of the inverse of neuronal serotonin reuptake in the CNS. Fluoxetine is a weak antagonist of choline, adrenergic and histamine receptors. Unlike most antidepressants fluoxetine apparently does not cause reduction of functional activity of postsynaptic beta-adrenergic receptors. This medication improves mood, reduces anxiety and stress, eliminates...
• Alfason - Pharmacological action Alfason is a glucocorticosteroid. Alfason inhibits the function of leukocytes and tissue macrophages. The migration of leukocytes in the area of inflammation. Impair the capacity of macrophages to phagocytosis and the formation of interleukin-1. Contributes to the stabilization of lysosomal membranes, thereby reducing the concentration of proteolytic enzymes in the field of inflammation. Decreases capillary permeability due to histamine release. Inhibits activity of...
• Aluctyl
• Alveolex
• AmBisome - This medication is used to treat a variety of serious fungal infections. It is often used in patients who cannot tolerate or who do not respond to the regular amphotericin treatment. It works by stopping the growth of fungi.
• Amevive - July 4, 2012 Alefacept is no longer being manufactured for sale in Canada. This article is being kept available for reference purposes only. If you are using this medication, speak with your doctor or pharmacist for information about your treatment options. Alefacept belongs to the group of medications known as selective immunomodulating antipsoriatic agents. It is used to treat moderate to severe chronic plaque psoriasis. It works by decreasing the activity of parts of the...
• Amfipen - Pharmacological action Amfipen is an antibiotic of semisynthetic broad-spectrum penicillin group. This medication has a bactericidal effect by suppressing the synthesis of bacterial cell walls. Amfipen is active against aerobic gram-positive bacteria: Staphylococcus spp. (with the exception of strains producing penicillinase), Streptococcus spp., Enterococcus spp., Listeria monocytogenes; aerobic gram-negative bacteria: Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Neisseria meningitidis, Escherichia coli,...
• Amfipen Capsules - Pharmacological action Amfipen Capsules is an antibiotic of semisynthetic broad-spectrum penicillin group. This medication has a bactericidal effect by suppressing the synthesis of bacterial cell walls. Amfipen Capsules is active against aerobic gram-positive bacteria: Staphylococcus spp. (with the exception of strains producing penicillinase), Streptococcus spp., Enterococcus spp., Listeria monocytogenes; aerobic gram-negative bacteria: Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Neisseria meningitidis,...
• Amfipen Syrup and Injections - Pharmacological action Amfipen Syrup and Injections is an antibiotic of semisynthetic broad-spectrum penicillin group. This medication has a bactericidal effect by suppressing the synthesis of bacterial cell walls. Amfipen Syrup and Injections is active against aerobic gram-positive bacteria: Staphylococcus spp. (with the exception of strains producing penicillinase), Streptococcus spp., Enterococcus spp., Listeria monocytogenes; aerobic gram-negative bacteria: Neisseria gonorrhoeae,...
• Amfipen V - Pharmacological action Amfipen V is an antibiotic of semisynthetic broad-spectrum penicillin group. This medication has a bactericidal effect by suppressing the synthesis of bacterial cell walls. Amfipen V is active against aerobic gram-positive bacteria: Staphylococcus spp. (with the exception of strains producing penicillinase), Streptococcus spp., Enterococcus spp., Listeria monocytogenes; aerobic gram-negative bacteria: Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Neisseria meningitidis, Escherichia coli,...
• Aristocort - Triamcinolone belongs to the class of medications called topical corticosteroids . It is used to treat certain skin conditions, including psoriasis and allergic eczema. It may also be used to relieve itchiness. It works by reducing inflammation or swelling of the skin. Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than those listed in these drug information articles. As well, some forms of this medication may not be used for all of the conditions discussed here. If...
• Aristocort A
• Aristogel
• Aristospan
• Atock
• Bazalin
• Bicillin
• Bicilline
• Brocadopa
• Cardene - Nicardipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure ( hypertension ). Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks , and kidney problems. Nicardipine is called a calcium channel blocker. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. Nicardipine is also used to prevent certain types of chest pain ( angina ). It may help to increase your ability to exercise and decrease the frequency of angina attacks. This...
• Cardene I.V.
• Cardene SR - Nicardipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure ( hypertension ). Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks , and kidney problems. Nicardipine is called a calcium channel blocker. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. 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...
• Cefizox
• Cefizox in Dextrose 5% in plastic container
• Cefizox in plastic container
• Cefspan
• Cefzon
• Cephoral
• Cephoral DT
• Clavucid
• Condyline
• Conotrane
• Cyclocort - Amcinonide is used to treat certain skin conditions, including psoriasis and eczema. It works by reducing inflammation or swelling of the skin. Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than those listed in these drug information articles. As well, some forms of this medication may not be used for all of the conditions discussed here. If you have not discussed this with your doctor or are not sure why you are being given this medication, speak to your doctor. Do...
• Cyclospasmol
• Deflamat
• Depocillin
• Difene
• Disipal
• Dogmatyl
• Dytenzide
• Elase
• Elase Chloromycetin
• Eligard - Leuprolide is a medication that has been designed to mimic the actions of gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH or luteinizing hormone releasing hormone , LHRH), the hormone released from the hypothalamus gland in the brain. The hypothalamus uses GnRH to send messages to the pituitary gland in the brain, which then sends messages to the ovaries in women and the testicles in men, telling these organs to produce the sex hormones estrogen (in women) and testosterone (in men). Normally, GnRH...
• Flemoclav Solutab
• Flemoxin
• Flemoxin Solutab
• Flomaxtra
• Flomaxtra XL
• Fluocalcic
• Fonx
• Foradil - Formoterol belongs to the group of medications known as long-acting beta-adrenergic agonists . It is a bronchodilator , which helps to open airways and make breathing easier. Formoterol is used in addition to inhaled corticosteroids, as long-term maintenance treatment of asthma for people who are using corticosteroids regularly and are still experiencing regular or frequent symptoms of asthma. Formoterol is not intended to be used without corticosteroids as doing so appears to increase...
• Foradil Aerolizer Inhaler
• Foradil Certihaler
• Funguard
• Gaster
• Gelidina
• Glurenor
• Harnal
• Harnal D
• Harnal OCAS
• Herpid
• Infergen
• Intal
• Josacine
• Josamycin - A macrolide antibiotic from Streptomyces narbonensis. The drug has antimicrobial activity against a wide spectrum of pathogens. [PubChem] Indication: For the treatment of bacterial infections. Josamycin is a macrolide antibiotic from Streptomyces narbonensis. The drug has antimicrobial activity against a wide spectrum of pathogens.
• Josaxin
• Kelatin
• Ketek - Telithromycin belongs to the family of medications known as ketolide antibiotics . It is used to treat pneumonia caused by certain bacteria. It works by killing or stopping the growth of bacteria. Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than those listed in these drug information articles. As well, some forms of this medication may not be used for all of the conditions discussed here. If you have not discussed this with your doctor or are not sure why you are...
• Lidex - This medication belongs to the family of medications called corticosteroids . It is used to treat skin rashes that are inflamed, itchy, or caused by allergies. It should not be used to treat skin rashes that have become infected. It works by reducing inflammation of the skin. Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than those listed in these drug information articles. As well, some forms of this medication may not be used for all of the conditions discussed...
• Lidocaine 2% and Epinephrine 1:100,000
• Lidocaine 2% and Epinephrine 1:50,000
• Lipitor - Atorvastatin belongs to the group of medications known as HMG CoA reductase inhibitors ("statins"). It is used to treat people who have high cholesterol levels, including those people who have certain inherited cholesterol disorders. When you use this medication, you also need to make lifestyle changes, including switching to a diet low in fat and cholesterol, quitting smoking, and increasing the amount of exercise you do. Atorvastatin works by blocking an enzyme that is used to...
• Locoid - This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (e.g., eczema , dermatitis, allergies , rash ). Hydrocortisone butyrate reduces the swelling, itching , and redness that can occur in these types of conditions. The topical solution is used to treat severe dandruff (seborrheic dermatitis). This medication is a medium-strength corticosteroid.
• Locoid C
• Locoid Crelo
• Locoid Lipocream - This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (e.g., eczema , dermatitis, allergies , rash ). Hydrocortisone butyrate reduces the swelling, itching , and redness that can occur in these types of conditions. The topical solution is used to treat severe dandruff (seborrheic dermatitis). This medication is a medium-strength corticosteroid.
• Locoid Lipocreme
• Locoid Scalp Lotion
• Locoid Skalp-Lotio
• Locoide N
• Luvox - Fluvoxamine belongs to the class of medications called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It is used to treat depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). It helps to reduce anxiety and unpleasant thoughts associated with OCD and improves mood by treating depression. Serotonin reuptake inhibitors are thought to work by increasing the amount of a neurotransmitter (a chemical found in the brain) called serotonin . Although you may start feeling better within a few...
• Meditar
• Mildison - Pharmacological action Hydrocortisone is a glucocorticosteroid. Hydrocortisone inhibits the function of leukocytes and tissue macrophages. The migration of leukocytes in the area of inflammation. Impair the capacity of macrophages to phagocytosis and the formation of interleukin-1. Contributes to the stabilization of lysosomal membranes, thereby reducing the concentration of proteolytic enzymes in the field of inflammation. Decreases capillary permeability due to histamine release....
• Mildison Lipocream - Pharmacological action Hydrocortisone is a glucocorticosteroid. Hydrocortisone inhibits the function of leukocytes and tissue macrophages. The migration of leukocytes in the area of inflammation. Impair the capacity of macrophages to phagocytosis and the formation of interleukin-1. Contributes to the stabilization of lysosomal membranes, thereby reducing the concentration of proteolytic enzymes in the field of inflammation. Decreases capillary permeability due to histamine release....
• Mycamine - This medication is used to treat certain fungal infections in the esophagus . It is also used to prevent fungal infections if you are having a bone marrow or stem cell transplant, since people with weak immune systems have a higher risk of fungal infections. Micafungin belongs to a class of drugs known as echinocandins. It works by stopping the growth of fungus.
• Myco-Synalar Solution
• Myslee
• Neblik
• Neo-Synalar
• Nivadil
• Nivadil Forte
• Omexel L.P.
• Omic
• Omix
• Omix OCAS
• Omnic
• Omnic MR
• Omnic OCAS
• Orbenine
• Perdipine
• Phosphalugel
• Pimafucin
• Pimafucort
• Preferid
• Primperan
• Prograf - Tacrolimus belongs to the class of medications called immunosuppressants . It is used to prevent or treat the body's rejection of an allogeneic (from a donor) transplanted kidney, liver, or heart. It may also be used to treat rheumatoid arthritis when the usual therapies have failed to work. Tacrolimus works by lowering the activity of white blood cells in the body (the cells that attack substances foreign to the body). Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other...
• Protopic - Tacrolimus belongs to the class of medications called immunosuppressants . This medication is used on a short-term or intermittent basis to treat atopic dermatitis (eczema). It is also used to prevent eczema flare-ups. This medication works on certain areas of the immune system that may be involved in developing this skin condition. It is used when standard treatments have not worked or if there is a reason they cannot be used. Your doctor may have suggested this medication for...
• Protopy
• Ridaura - This medication is used as part of a complete treatment program including non-drug therapies (e.g., rest, physical therapy) to treat active rheumatoid arthritis . It is used to treat patients with severe rheumatoid arthritis who have not responded to or cannot take other medications. Auranofin is a gold compound. Auranofin is not a true pain reliever (e.g., like aspirin ) but it is thought to decrease pain that occurs with arthritis by decreasing inflammation. It is known as a...
• Ridaura Tiltab
• Rydene
• Seroquel - Quetiapine belongs to a class of medications known as antipsychotics. It is used to treat symptoms of schizophrenia, manic episodes associated with bipolar disorder, and depressive episodes associated with bipolar disorder. It works by affecting the actions of certain chemicals in the brain known as neurotransmitters. Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than those listed in these drug information articles. As well, some forms of this medication may not...
• Stafoxil
• Starsis
• Synalar - This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (e.g., eczema , dermatitis, allergies , rash ). Fluocinolone reduces the swelling, itching , and redness that can occur in these types of conditions. This medication is a medium-strength corticosteroid.
• Synalar Nasal
• Synalar Neomicina
• Synalar Otico
• Synalar Rectal
• Synalar Rectal Simple
• Synalotic
• Synobel
• Systepin - Pharmacological action Nifedipine is aSelective calcium channel blocker class II, a derivative of dihydropyridine. This medication inhibits the entry of calcium into cardiomyocytes and vascular smooth muscle cells. Nifedipine has antianginal and hypotensive action. This drug lowers the tone of vascular smooth muscle. Nifedipine dilates coronary and peripheral arteries, lowers blood pressure and slightly - myocardial contractility, reduces afterload and myocardial oxygen demand. This...
• Tymasil
• Ulcid - Pharmacological action Omeprazole is an inhibitor of H+ K+ ATPase. This medication inhibits the activity of H+-K+-ATPase in gastric parietal cells and thus blocks the final stage of hydrochloric acid secretion. This leads to a reduction in basal and stimulated secretion, regardless of the nature of the stimulus. Due to the reduction of acid secretion omeprazole reduces or normalizes the effects of acid in the esophagus in patients with reflux esophagitis. Omeprazole has a bactericidal...
• Unidox - Pharmacological action Doxycycline is an semisynthetic tetracycline group's antibiotic of broad-spectrum. This medication has bacteriostatic action due to suppression of protein synthesis of pathogens. It active against aerobic gram-positive bacteria: Staphylococcus spp. (including strains producing penicillinase), Streptococcus spp. (including Streptococcus pneumoniae), Bacillus anthracis, Listeria monocytogenes; anaerobic bacteria: Clostridium spp. Doxycycline is also active against...
• Unidox Solutab
• VESIcare - Solifenacin belongs to the family of medications known as antispasmodics. It is used to relieve symptoms associated with an overactive bladder, such as urinary urgency (a need to urinate right away), urinary frequency, and urge incontinence (leaking or wetting caused by an unstoppable urge to urinate). This medication works by relaxing the bladder. It helps to reduce bladder spasms, the urge to pass urine, and the frequency of urination. It is usually necessary to take this medication...
• Vaprisol
• Vaprisol in Dextrose 5% in plastic container
• Vasonase
• Veltin - This combination medication is used to treat acne . It helps decrease the number and severity of acne pimples and helps pimples that do develop to heal more quickly. Tretinoin belongs to a class of medications called retinoids. It works by affecting the growth of skin cells. Clindamycin is an antibiotic that stops the growth of bacteria that cause acne .
• Vesitirim
• Vibativ - This medication is an antibiotic used to treat serious bacterial infections of the skin . It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.
• Wilprafen
• Wilprafen Solutab
• Zepholin
• Zindaclin
• Zineryt

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The information was verified by Dr. Rachana Salvi, MD Pharmacology