Tag: Magnesium

Brands Classes DEA Class; OTC Common Brand Names; Doan’s Extra Strength, Percogesic Maximum Strength Backache Relief Salicylates Description NSAID with antipyretic and analgesic properties via central and peripheral effects Indications Indicated for Mild-to-Moderate Pain Contraindications Hypersensitivity Advanced chronic renal impairment Coadministration with uricosuric agents Elderly patients (65 years or older) with carditis, hepatic impairment Children…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Trilisate ASA combination NSAIDs Description Inhibits cyclooxygenase; [at least 2 isoenzymes, cyclooxygenase-1 (COX-1) and -2 (COX-2)], thereby inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis Indications Indicated for Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Fever, Shoulder pain Contraindications Absolute: bleeding disorders, chronic advanced renal insufficiency, GI hemorrhage, hemorrhagic diathesis, salicylate allergy Relative: Erosive gastritis, GI…

Generic Only Classes DEA Class; OTC Common Brand Names;  Laxatives, Saline Description Increases peristaltic activity of the colon; promotes bowel evacuation by causing osmotic retention of fluid Indications Indicated as a Dietary Supplement, Constipation/Laxative, Acid Indigestion Contraindications Low sodium diet Adverse Effects Diarrhea Cramps Gas formation Warnings For occasional use only in treatment of constipation;…

Generic Only Classes DEA Class; OTC Common Brand Names;  Antidotes, Other Description Co-factor in enzymatic processes Slows the rate of S-A node impulse formation in the myocardium and prolongs conduction time Stabilizes excitable membranes by promoting the movement of sodium, calcium, and potassium in and out of the cell Indications Indicated in Digitalis Toxicity, Hydrofluoric…

Brands Classes DEA Class; OTC Common Brand Names; Maginex, Maginex DS Electrolytes Description Cofactor for many enzymatic pathways involved in phosphate transfer reactions that use ATP and other nucleotides as substrates (eg, oxidative phosphorylation, oxygen radical reduction); involved in enzymatic reactions responsible for carbohydrate metabolism and protein synthesis May play a role in reducing serum…

Brands Classes DEA Class; OTC Common Brand Names; Mag-G, Magonate, Magtrate Electrolytes Description Cofactor for many enzymatic pathways involved in phosphate transfer reactions that use ATP and other nucleotides as substrates (eg, oxidative phosphorylation, oxygen radical reduction) Indications Indicated as a Dietary Supplement Contraindications Hypersensitivity Hypermagnesemia Adverse Effects Diarrhea Warnings Use caution in severe renal impairment…