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aurolife pharma llc - citalopram hydrobromide (unii: i1e9d14f36) (citalopram - unii:0dhu5b8d6v) - citalopram 10 mg - a major depressive episode (dsm-iv) implies a prominent and relatively persistent (nearly every day for at least 2 weeks) depressed or dysphoric mood that usually interferes with daily functioning, and includes at least five of the following nine symptoms:  depressed mood, loss of interest in usual activities, significant change in weight and/or appetite, insomnia or hypersomnia, psychomotor agitation or retardation, increased fatigue, feelings of guilt or worthlessness, slowed thinking or impaired concentration, a suicide attempt or suicidal ideation. the antidepressant action of citalopram tablets, usp in hospitalized depressed patients has not been adequately studied.  citalopram tablets are contraindicated in patients with a hypersensitivity to citalopram or any of the inactive ingredients in citalopram tablets. animal studies suggest that the abuse liability of citalopram is low. citalopram has not been systematically studied in humans for its potential for abuse, tolerance, or physical dependence. the p

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proficient rx lp - ranitidine hydrochloride (unii: bk76465ihm) (ranitidine - unii:884kt10yb7) - ranitidine 150 mg - ranitidine tablets usp are indicated in: concomitant antacids should be given as needed for pain relief to patients with active duodenal ulcer; active, benign gastric ulcer; hypersecretory states; gerd; and erosive esophagitis. ranitidine tablets usp are contraindicated for patients known to have hypersensitivity to the drug or any of the ingredients (see precautions ).

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allermed laboratories, inc. - cynodon dactylon pollen (unii: 175f461w10) (cynodon dactylon pollen - unii:175f461w10) - cynodon dactylon pollen 10000 [bau] in 1 ml - standardized grass pollen extract is indicated for use in the diagnosis of grass allergy in patients with a history of allergic symptoms that occur during grass pollination. skin tests with standardized grass pollen extract should be done first by the puncture method using 10,000 bau/ml extract. if these tests are negative, they may be repeated by the puncture method with 100,000 bau/ml extract, or by the intradermal method using an appropriate dilution (see dosage and administration). the extract also is indicated for use in the treatment of allergic symptoms by immunotherapy in patients with a history of grass pollen allergy and established sensitivity to grass pollen extract by skin testing. the availability of 10,000 and 100,000 bau/ml extracts facilitates dose selection for safe switching to standardized grass pollen extracts. previously untreated patients should be initially treated with appropriately diluted 10,000 bau/ml. if tolerated, higher doses may be indicated. the use of grass pollen extract for

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proficient rx lp - diltiazem hydrochloride (unii: olh94387te) (diltiazem - unii:ee92bbp03h) - diltiazem hydrochloride 120 mg - diltiazem hydrochloride tablets usp are indicated for the management of chronic stable angina and angina due to coronary artery spasm. diltiazem is contraindicated in (1) patients with sick sinus syndrome except in the presence of a functioning ventricular pacemaker, (2) patients with second- or third-degree av block except in the presence of a functioning ventricular pacemaker, (3) patients with hypotension (less than 90 mm hg systolic), (4) patients who have demonstrated hypersensitivity to the drug, and (5) patients with acute myocardial infarction and pulmonary congestion documented by x-ray on admission.

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proficient rx lp - potassium chloride (unii: 660yq98i10) (potassium cation - unii:295o53k152) - potassium cation 20 meq - because of reports of intestinal and gastric ulceration and bleeding with controlled-release potassium chloride preparations, these drugs should be reserved for those patients who cannot tolerate or refuse to take liquid or effervescent potassium preparations or for patients in whom there is a problem of compliance with these preparations. 1.    for the treatment of patients with hypokalemia with or without metabolic alkalosis, in digitalis intoxication, and in patients with hypokalemic familial periodic paralysis. if hypokalemia is the result of diuretic therapy, consideration should be given to the use of a lower dose of diuretic, which may be sufficient without leading to hypokalemia. 2.    for the prevention of hypokalemia in patients who would be at particular risk if hypokalemia were to develop, eg, digitalized patients or patients with significant cardiac arrhythmias. the use of potassium salts in patients receiving diuretics for uncomplicated essential hypertension is often unnecessary when such patie

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ranbaxy pharmaceuticals inc. - meloxicam (unii: vg2qf83cgl) (meloxicam - unii:vg2qf83cgl) - tablet - 7.5 mg - carefully consider the potential benefits and risks of meloxicam and other treatment options before deciding to use meloxicam. use the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration consistent with individual patient treatment goals (see warnings ). meloxicam is indicated for relief of the signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis. meloxicam is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to meloxicam. meloxicam should not be given to patients who have experienced asthma, urticaria, or allergic-type reactions after taking aspirin or other nsaids. severe, rarely fatal, anaphylactic-like reactions to nsaids have been reported in such patients (see warnings , anaphylactoid reactions , and precautions , pre-existing asthma ). meloxicam is contraindicated for the treatment of peri-operative pain in the setting of coronary artery bypass graft (cabg) surgery (see warnings ).

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direct_rx - diazepam (unii: q3jtx2q7tu) (diazepam - unii:q3jtx2q7tu) - diazepam tablets are indicated for the management of anxiety disorders or for the short-term relief of the symptoms of anxiety. anxiety or tension associated with the stress of everyday life usually does not require treatment with an anxiolytic. in acute alcohol withdrawal, diazepam may be useful in the symptomatic relief of acute agitation, tremor, impending or acute delirium tremens and hallucinosis. diazepam is a useful adjunct for the relief of skeletal muscle spasm due to reflex spasm to local pathology (such as inflammation of the muscles or joints, or secondary to trauma); spasticity caused by upper motor neuron disorders (such as cerebral palsy and paraplegia); athetosis; and stiff-man syndrome. oral diazepam may be used adjunctively in convulsive disorders, although it has not proved useful as the sole therapy. the effectiveness of diazepam in long-term use, that is, more than 4 months, has not been assessed by systematic clinical studies. the physician should periodically reassess the usefulness of

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pd-rx pharmaceuticals, inc. - sennosides a and b (unii: 1b5fpi42en) (sennosides a and b - unii:1b5fpi42en) - laxative - relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) - this product generally produces a bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours

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proficient rx lp - fluconazole (unii: 8vzv102jfy) (fluconazole - unii:8vzv102jfy) - fluconazole tablets are indicated for the treatment of: fluconazole tablets are also indicated to decrease the incidence of candidiasis in patients undergoing bone marrow transplantation who receive cytotoxic chemotherapy and/or radiation therapy. specimens for fungal culture and other relevant laboratory studies (serology, histopathology) should be obtained prior to therapy to isolate and identify causative organisms. therapy may be instituted before the results of the cultures and other laboratory studies are known; however, once these results become available, anti-infective therapy should be adjusted accordingly. fluconazole is contraindicated in patients who have shown hypersensitivity to fluconazole or to any of its excipients. there is no information regarding cross-hypersensitivity between fluconazole and other azole antifungal agents. caution should be used in prescribing fluconazole to patients with hypersensitivity to other azoles. coadministration of terfenadine is contraindicated in patients rece

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astrazeneca limited - goserelin acetate 11.34mg equivalent to 10.8 mg goserelin;   - injection (depot) - 10.8 mg - active: goserelin acetate 11.34mg equivalent to 10.8 mg goserelin   excipient: polyglactin - zoladex 10.8 mg is indicated for the management of: 1. prostate cancer suitable for hormonal manipulation.