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  1. DEXTROSE  Dextrose 10%(D10%) + Dextrose 50%(D50%) Indications: Treatment of hypoglycemia. Contraindications: Contraindicated in documented hypersensitivity, Severe dehydration  Not contraindicated in pregnancy and breastfeeding Dosage/How to administer: A. ADULTS: IV: 20-50 ML of  50% (D50%)  solution or 40-10 ML of  10 % (D10%) solution. PO: 4-20g as a single dose. B.PEDIATRICS: Dilute before IV administration. <6 months: 0.25-0.5g/kg/dose(1-2ML/kg/dose of  D10% solution ) IV. infants >6 months and children: 0.5-1g/kg/dose(2-4ML/kg/dose of D10% solution ) IV. Adolescents: IV: 20-50 ML of  50% (D50%)  solution or 40-10 ML of  10 % (D10%) solution. PO: 4-20g as a single dose. 2. ADRENALINE Epinephrine. 0.1mg/ML (1mg/10ML) Solution or 1mg/ML solution available Indications: Cardiac arrest, Hypotension associated with septic shock, Anaphylaxis, Mydriasis  Contraindications: There is no contraindication for a life-threatening situation Nonanaphylactic shock  Narrow-angle glaucoma

  1. CAPTOPRIL-DENK Captopril 12.5mg/25mg/50mg/100mg ACE Inhibitors  Indications: Treatment of heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF). It can also be used to treat hypertension  Contraindications: Hypersensitivity to ACEI Anuria Angioedema induced ACEI Contraindicated in pregnant women and breastfeeding Dosage/How to use: A.   ADULTS: Acute Hypertension 12.5-25 mg PO; may repeat PRN Hypertension (Alone or with Thiazide) Initial: 25 mg PO q8-12hr, increase gradually based on response (may start lower in some patients) Maintenance: 25-150 mg PO q8-12hr 450 mg/day maximum Congestive Heart Failure (With Diuretics and Digitalis) Initial: 6.25-12.5 mg PO q8hr in conjunction with cardiac glycoside and diuretic therapy Target therapy: 50 mg q8hr 450 mg/day maximum   Left Ventricular Dysfunction After Myocardial Infarction 6.25 mg PO initially followed by 12.5 mg q8hr Increase to 25 mg PO q8hr over next few days; THEN Target dose: 50 mg PO q8hr

  A.MEDICATIONS FOR INFECTIONS IN THE BLOOD + ENT 1.GRAMOCEF-O/SYRUP Cefixime 200/400mg capsules  Cefixime 100mg/5ml syrup Indications: Airway infections  Sexual transmitted infections Infections in ears, throat, tonsils and urinary tract Contraindications: Patient known to have allergy to cephalosporin  group Not contraindicated in pregnancy. Consult your Doctor before use  Dosage/How to use: Tablets: Adults & Children > 10 years: 200mg-400mg daily. Syrup: Children<10 years: 4mg/kg daily. 2.GRAMOCEF-CV Cefixime 200mg + Clavulanic acid 125mg tablets  Indications: Airway infections  Sexual transmitted infections Infections in ears, throat, tonsils and urinary tract Contraindications: Patient known to have allergy to cephalosporin  group Not recommended in pregnancy. Consult your Doctor before use  Dosage/How to use: Tablets: Adults & Children > 10 years: one tablet  daily. You may consult your Doctor for adjustment. 3.ORNILOX Ornidazole 500mg + ofloxacin 200mg Indicatio

  1. CLOFAINS TABLETS Paracetamol 500 mg + Diclofenac 50mg Indications: Inflammation and pain Triple actions: Anti-inflammation, analgesic, antipyretic  Treatment of arthritis: Rheumatoid arthritis, Osteoarthritis,... Dosage/How to use: Adult: One tablet 2 to 3 times per day. 2. FLEXIDOL ABLETS Ibuprofen + Methocarbamol Indications: Inflammation and pain Triple actions: Anti-inflammation, analgesic, Muscle relaxant Treatment of arthritis: Rheumatoid arthritis, Osteoarthritis,... Contraindication: Epilepsy,  Allergy to methocarbamol,  Pregnancy,  Liver, Heart, and Kidney diseases Dosage/How to use: Adults above 15 years: One tablet 4 to 6 times per day. 3. SEKALGIC TABLET/SYRUP Paracetamol 500 mg + Ibuprofen 400mg & Cafeine 30 mg Indications: Inflammation and pain Triple actions: Anti-inflammation, analgesic, antipyretic Treatment of arthritis: Rheumatoid arthritis, Osteoarthritis,... Dosage/How to use: Birth-12 months: 2.5ml 3 to 4 times per day 1 year to 5 years: 5 ml 3 to 4 times