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General Medicine

Acetylcysteine (N-Acetylcysteine or NAC) Injection is a medication with various clinical uses, particularly in treating acute poisoning and respiratory conditions. It is the injectable form of NAC, which is also available in oral and inhalation formulations. 🔹 Common Uses of Acetylcysteine Injection (NAC Injection): 💊 Acetaminophen (Paracetamol) Overdose: Primary and well-established use: Acetylcysteine is the antidote for acetaminophen toxicity (overdose). It works by replenishing glutathione, a crucial antioxidant in the liver, thus preventing liver damage caused by acetaminophen metabolism. Early administration is key: Can prevent or minimize liver damage if administered within 8–10 hours of overdose. 🫁 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) / Respiratory Conditions: Mucolytic action: NAC helps to break down and thin mucus in the lungs, making it easier to cough up. Often used in COPD, chronic bronchitis, asthma, and other conditions where thick mucus obstructs airways. Nebulized NAC is sometimes used for inhalation to directly treat respiratory conditions. 🧬 Kidney Protection (Preventing Contrast-Induced Nephropathy): Prophylactic use in patients who are at high risk of contrast-induced kidney damage (e.g., before receiving contrast media in imaging procedures like CT scans). NAC may help protect kidney function from damage caused by the contrast agents used during these procedures. 🔬 Antioxidant Therapy in Critical Care: NAC is used as an antioxidant to reduce oxidative stress in various conditions such as sepsis, acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), and other critical illnesses. It helps to reduce inflammation and cell damage by neutralizing free radicals. 🧪 Treatment of Cystic Fibrosis (CF): While primarily in oral or nebulized form, acetylcysteine may sometimes be used intravenously to help manage mucus buildup in the airways in CF patients, although this is less common. 🍸 Alcohol-Induced Liver Injury: NAC has been investigated in treating alcohol-induced liver damage, as it helps with glutathione replenishment and reduces oxidative stress. It’s sometimes used in the hospital setting for patients with alcoholic liver disease. 💉 How It’s Administered: Intravenously (IV) is the most common method for acetaminophen overdose or critical care. It is usually given as a slow infusion, with the dosage adjusted based on the severity of the condition being treated (e.g., for acetaminophen toxicity, a specific dosing regimen is followed). ⚠️ Precautions & Side Effects: Common Side Effects: Nausea or vomiting (especially with high doses) Rash Fever Hypotension (low blood pressure) during IV administration Severe Reactions: Rarely, an allergic reaction (e.g., anaphylaxis) may occur. Bronchospasm (tightening of the airways) in patients with a history of asthma, though this is less common with IV use. Kidney function should be monitored, especially in patients at high risk of renal issues or those receiving contrast agents. ✅ Summary of Acetylcysteine Injection Uses: Condition Use of Acetylcysteine (NAC) Injection Acetaminophen overdose ✅ Primary antidote Mucolytic (thinning mucus) for respiratory conditions ✅ COPD, chronic bronchitis, asthma Kidney protection in contrast nephropathy ✅ Prevent contrast-induced kidney damage Antioxidant therapy in critical care ✅ Sepsis, ARDS, oxidative stress Cystic Fibrosis (mucus management) ✅ Less common, but used Alcohol-induced liver injury ✅ Investigational (glutathione replenishment)

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Eye Care

Tropicamide Ophthalmic Solution USP 0.5% is a sterile, anticholinergic eye drop used primarily for diagnostic purposes in ophthalmology. ________________________________________ 🔍 Primary Uses 1. Pupillary Dilation (Mydriasis): Tropicamide 0.5% is employed to dilate the pupil, facilitating detailed examination of the retina, optic nerve, and other internal eye structures during procedures like fundoscopy and slit-lamp assessments. 2. Cycloplegia: It temporarily paralyzes the ciliary muscle, preventing accommodation (focusing), which is useful in refractive error assessments. 3. Management of Uveitis: Tropicamide 0.5% is utilized in treating conditions like acute and subacute iridocyclitis, chronic iridocyclitis, and to prevent adhesions and disruptions of the iris and ciliary body. ________________________________________ ⚠️ Side Effects While generally well-tolerated, potential side effects may include: • Temporary stinging or burning sensation upon instillation • Blurred vision • Sensitivity to light (photophobia) • Dry mouth • Headache • Nausea or vomiting • Pale skin • Central nervous system disturbances, including agitation or confusion, especially in pediatric patients ________________________________________ 🧪 Usage Instructions • Administration: Instill one or two drops into the affected eye(s) as directed by your healthcare provider. • Contact Lenses: Remove contact lenses before application. • Hygiene: Avoid touching the dropper tip to any surface to prevent contamination. • Post-application: Apply gentle pressure to the inner corner of the eye for 1–3 minutes to minimize systemic absorption. ________________________________________ ⚠️ Precautions • Driving and Operating Machinery: Avoid engaging in activities requiring clear vision, such as driving, until the effects of the medication have worn off. • Pediatric Use: Use with caution in children, as anticholinergic drugs may cause CNS disturbances. • Pregnancy and Breastfeeding: Consult your healthcare provider before use during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.

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Heart Disorder

Nipress 50mg Injection Marketer Samarth Life Sciences Pvt Ltd SALT COMPOSITION Nitroprusside (50mg) Storage Store below 30°C Uses of Nipress Injection Angina (heart-related chest pain) Heart Failure Coronary artery disease Hypertensive emergency Anal fissure Product introduction Nipress 50mg Injection is a medicine used in the immediate treatment of hypertensive emergency (severely increased blood pressure) and acute heart failure. It brings about an immediate reduction in blood pressure and the workload of the heart. Nipress 50mg Injection is given as a drip into the vein under the supervision of a doctor. Your doctor is the right person to decide the dose and duration, hence do not try to self-administered the injection at home. Regular monitoring of blood pressure is required while on treatment. Decreased blood pressure (hypotension) may occur as a side effect of this medicine. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding. It is also advisable to avoid medication like sildenafil or tadalafil while on treatment as it may cause a sudden lowering of blood pressure. Side effects of Nipress Injection Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them Common side effects of Nipress Cyanide poisoning Decreased blood pressure How to use Nipress Injection Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer. How Nipress Injection works Nipress 50mg Injection is a vasodilator. It works by relaxing the muscles in your blood vessels to help them widen and results in the lowering of blood pressure. Safety advice warnings Alcohol CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Nipress 50mg Injection. Please consult your doctor. warnings Pregnancy CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Nipress 50mg Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor. warnings Breast feeding CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Nipress 50mg Injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. warnings Driving CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR It is not known whether Nipress 50mg Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. warnings Kidney SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Nipress 50mg Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Nipress 50mg Injection is recommended. However, talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.

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Heart Disorder

Dopan 200mg Injection Salt Composition : Dopamine Hydrochloride Manufacturer : CELON LABORATORIES LTD Introduction to Dopan 200mg Injection Dopan 200mg injection contains the active ingredient Dopamine hydrochloride. It is used to treat low blood pressure and helps improve the muscle contraction strength in the heart. It also aids in improving low blood pressure due to open heart surgery, injury, congestive heart failure, heart attack, blood poisoning, and infection. Inform your doctor before using Dopan 200mg injection if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, if you have heart problems, liver or kidney problems, sulphite sensitivity, a tumor, narrow-angle glaucoma, diabetes, blood disorder, hyperthyroidism, or if you have been taking antidepressants. Headache, nausea and vomiting, palpitation, trouble breathing (dyspnoea), low blood pressure, and chest pain are common side effects seen with the use of Dopan 200mg injection. Uses of Dopan 200mg Injection In treating low blood pressure or shock due to heart attack, trauma, or injury In treating low blood pressure due to blood infections or blood poisoning To treat congestive heart failure In combination with other treatments to treat low blood pressure after open heart surgery. Therapeutic Effects of Dopan 200mg Injection Dopan 200mg injection works by producing an ionotropic effect on the muscles of the heart, which causes an increase in the strength of heart muscle contractions and heart rate. As a result of this, there is an increase in blood pressure and cardiac output. Interaction of Dopan 200mg Injection with other drugs Inform your healthcare professional about all the medicines you take, including prescription medications, over-the-counter medications, nutritional and vitamin supplements, and herbal products. Certain medications belong to Tricyclic antidepressant drugs, and interacting with Dopan 200mg injection may reduce effectiveness by causing undesirable side effects. More Information about Dopan 200mg Injection Keep Dopan 200mg injection out of the reach and sight of children. Do not store above 25°C. How to consume Dopan 200mg Injection Dopan 200mg injection is administered as an intravenous infusion into the vein. If this injection is recommended for you, it will be given by a healthcare professional. Do not self-administer. Your physician will choose the dosage and administration frequency based on the medical condition because it differs for each person. Safety Advices for Dopan 200mg Injection Image Not Available Pregnancy If you are planning a pregnancy or think you may be pregnant, inform your doctor. Dopan 200mg injection might be unsafe during pregnancy because it can harm the unborn baby. Image Not Available Breast Feeding Inform your doctor in case you are breastfeeding since it is unknow whether Dopan 200mg injection is good for breast milk or not. Image Not Available Lungs It is unknown whether Dopan 200mg injection is safe for lung conditions. So consult your doctor in case you have any lung disease before starting the treatment. Image Not Available Liver Inform your doctor in case you have any liver diseases before starting treatment with Dopan 200mg injection. Image Not Available Alcohol It is unknown whether consuming alcohol while taking a Dopan 200 mg injection is safe. Please speak with your physician. Image Not Available Driving Instructions for driving are not applicable as Dopan 200mg injection is administered at the hospital. Side Effects of Dopan 200mg Injection Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all medicines cause side effects, not everyone gets them.

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Anti Cancer Medicine

Celonib 400mg tablet contains the active substance imatinib. It is an antineoplastic drug that belongs to the class tyrosine kinase inhibitor. This tablet is used in treating adults and children with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML- it is a form of leukemia in which certain abnormal white blood cells start growing out of control). It is also indicated to treat Philadelphia chromosome-positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia (Ph-positive ALL). It is also used to treat certain types of gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST, a type of tumor that grows in the walls of the digestive passages and may spread to other parts of the body). Celonib 400mg tablet is also used to treat myelodysplastic/myeloproliferative diseases (MDS/MPD); these are a group of blood diseases in which some blood cells start growing out of control. They also treat hypereosinophilic syndrome (HES) and/or chronic eosinophilic leukemia (CEL); these are blood diseases in which some blood cells (eosinophils) start growing out of control. This medicine is also intended to treat dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP), a cancer of the tissue beneath the skin in which some cells start growing abnormally. It works to inhibit the growth of these abnormal blood cells. Do not take Celonib 400mg tablet if you are allergic to imatinib or any other ingredients of this medicine. Before initiating the treatment, inform your physician if you have kidney, heart, or liver problems, if you have thyroid problems, or if your thyroid gland has been removed. Notify your doctor if you ever had or have a hepatitis B infection because this medicine could cause the hepatitis B to become active again. Report any symptoms of bruising, bleeding, fever, fatigue, and confusion when taking this medicine. This medicine may cause fertility problems.

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Anti Cancer Medicine

Imaget 400mg tablet contains the active substance imatinib. It is an antineoplastic drug that belongs to the class tyrosine kinase inhibitor. This tablet is used in treating adults and children with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML- it is a form of leukemia in which certain abnormal white blood cells start growing out of control). It is also indicated to treat Philadelphia chromosome-positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia (Ph-positive ALL). It is also used to treat certain types of gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST, a type of tumor that grows in the walls of the digestive passages and may spread to other parts of the body). Imaget 400mg tablet is also used to treat myelodysplastic/myeloproliferative diseases (MDS/MPD); these are a group of blood diseases in which some blood cells start growing out of control. They also treat hypereosinophilic syndrome (HES) and/or chronic eosinophilic leukemia (CEL); these are blood diseases in which some blood cells (eosinophils) start growing out of control. This medicine is also intended to treat dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP), a cancer of the tissue beneath the skin in which some cells start growing abnormally. It works to inhibit the growth of these abnormal blood cells.

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Anti Cancer Medicine

Imatikast 400mg tablet contains the active substance imatinib. It is an antineoplastic drug that belongs to the class tyrosine kinase inhibitor. This tablet is used in treating adults and children with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML- it is a form of leukemia in which certain abnormal white blood cells start growing out of control). It is also indicated to treat Philadelphia chromosome-positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia (Ph-positive ALL). It is also used to treat certain types of gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST, a type of tumor that grows in the walls of the digestive passages and may spread to other parts of the body). Imatikast 400mg tablet is also used to treat myelodysplastic/myeloproliferative diseases (MDS/MPD); these are a group of blood diseases in which some blood cells start growing out of control. They also treat hypereosinophilic syndrome (HES) and/or chronic eosinophilic leukemia (CEL); these are blood diseases in which some blood cells (eosinophils) start growing out of control. This medicine is also intended to treat dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP), a cancer of the tissue beneath the skin in which some cells start growing abnormally. It works to inhibit the growth of these abnormal blood cells.

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General Medicine

Ascorbic Acid Injection (Vitamin C Injection) is a sterile, injectable form of Vitamin C (ascorbic acid), used in medical settings where high or immediate doses are needed, or when oral intake is not possible. 🔹 Main Uses of Ascorbic Acid Injection: 💉 Treatment of Vitamin C Deficiency / Scurvy When dietary intake is inadequate or absorption is impaired. Symptoms: fatigue, swollen gums, joint pain, poor wound healing. 🛡️ Immune System Support Supports immune function in infections, post-surgery recovery, or critically ill patients. 🩸 Iron Absorption Enhancement Given with iron supplements to improve iron absorption in patients with iron-deficiency anemia. 🔥 Wound Healing & Collagen Production Enhances tissue repair after burns, trauma, or surgery. 🧬 Antioxidant Therapy Reduces oxidative stress in conditions like sepsis, cancer, and chronic diseases. 🧪 Adjunct Therapy in Cancer (Experimental) High-dose IV vitamin C is studied as a supportive treatment in cancer therapy (under specialist care). 🧼 Detoxification Occasionally used as part of detox protocols in heavy metal poisoning or drug toxicity. ⚕️ Critical Illness Support Used in ICUs for patients with infections, sepsis, or acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) as part of antioxidant therapy. 💉 How It’s Given: Usually IV (intravenous) for quick absorption, or IM (intramuscular). Dose depends on the clinical situation—can range from standard supplementation to high-dose IV therapy. ⚠️ Precautions & Side Effects: Generally safe, but high doses may cause: Kidney stones (especially in those with kidney issues) Diarrhea or stomach upset Hemolysis in G6PD-deficient patients (rare but serious) Regular monitoring may be needed in high-dose or long-term therapy.

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