Drug Guide

Bleo-Kyowa is used for treating certain types of cancer. It is made from a protein produced by a specific type of bacteria called Streptomyces verticillus. Bleo-Kyowa can enter the cells of certain tumours (cancer tissue) and block their growth, hence making it an effective drug for treating these types of cancer. Bleo-Kyowa has both antibiotic and anti cancer activity and belongs to the group of drugs for treating cancer called cytotoxic antibiotics.

Benylin Cold & Flu Max Strength Capsules relieve the symptoms of colds and flu, including headache, fever, nasal congestion, sore throat, fatigue and drowsiness, aches and pains. The capsules contain paracetamol, an analgesic and antipyretic to relieve pain and fever; caffeine, a stimulant to help combat the tiredness associated with a cold and to help increase the pain relief; and phenylephrine, a decongestant to relieve nasal congestion.

Begrivac is a vaccine. This vaccine helps to protect you or your child against influenza (flu), particularly in subjects who run a high risk of associated complications.

Infection by the hepatitis B virus can lead to damage to the liver. Baraclude reduces the amount of virus in your body, and improves the condition of the liver. Baraclude belongs to a class of medicines that can cause lactic acidosis (excess of lactic acid in your blood) and enlargement of the liver.

The name of this medicine is Azactam. The active ingredient in Azactam is aztreonam. Azactam is available in two strengths and each vial contains either lg or 2g aztreonam as a powder for solution for injection or infusion.

Atripla is a treatment for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection in adults aged 18 and over who have previously been treated with other antiretroviral medicines and have their HIV-1 infection under control for at least three months. Patients must not have experienced failure of a previous HIV therapy. If you are taking any of these medicines, tell your doctor immediately.

Aptivus belongs to a group of medicines called protease inhibitors and is used in the treatment of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection. Aptivus is an inhibitor of the HIV protease enzyme which the HIV needs to multiply. By inhibiting the protease enzyme Aptivus helps control HIV infection.

Amoxil is used to treat infections in different parts of the body caused by bacteria. It is also used to stop infections when you have a tooth removed or other surgery.

The active substance in each capsule is 250 mg or 500 mg amoxicillin. The other ingredients are magnesium stearate (E572), erythrosine (E127), indigo carmine (E132), titanium dioxide (E171), yellow iron oxide (E172) and gelatin.

Amikacin is an antibiotic and belongs to the group of medicines called aminoglycosides. Amikin is used to treat serious infections caused by certain bacteria.