Drug Guide

Menveo T (Meningococcal Group A, C, W135 and Y conjugate vaccine)

Menveo is a vaccine that is used for active immunization of adolescents (from 11 years of age) and adults at risk of exposure to Neisseria meningitidis serogroups A, C, W135 and Y, to prevent invasive disease. The vaccine works by causing your body to make its own protection (antibodies) against these bacteria. This vaccine can only protect against meningococcal group A, C, W135, and Y bacteria. It cannot protect against other types of meningococcal bacteria other than groups A, C, W135 and Y, or against other causes of meningitis and sepsis (blood poisoning).

MenJugate Kit

Menjugate Kit is a vaccine that is used to prevent disease caused by a bacterium named Neisseria meningitidis group C (also referred to as meningococcal group C bacteria). The vaccine works by causing your body to make its own protection (antibodies) against these meningococcal group C bacteria.

Malarone (Atovaquone / Proguanil Hydrochloride)

Malarone belongs to a group of medicines called antimalarials. It contains two active ingredients, atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride. Malaria is spread by the bite of an infected mosquito, which passes the malaria parasite (Plasmodium falciparum) into the bloodstream.

Loramyc

This medicinal product is used for the treatment of fungal (yeast) infections of the mouth and the throat due to Candida in patients with reduced immune system.

Kemicetine Succinate Injection

Kemicetine Succinate is an antibiotic used to treat severe infections such as typhoid and meningitis. It is also used when oral chloramphenicol cannot be used or when higher amounts of the medicine is needed in the blood.

Kaletra (Lopinavir/Ritonavir)

Kaletra tablets can be taken with or without food. Pregnancy and breast-feeding Kaletra has not specifically been tested for its possible effects on the ability to drive a car or operate machines. Do not drive a car or operate machinery if you experience any side effects (e.g. nausea) that impact your ability to do so safely.

Ixiaro suspension for injection (Japanese Encephalitis Vaccine)

Ixiaro is used to prevent infection with the Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV). This virus is mainly found in Asia and is transmitted to humans by mosquitoes that have bitten an infected animal (like pigs). Many infected people develop mild symptoms or no symptoms at all. In people who develop severe disease, JE usually starts as a flu-like illness, with fever, chills, tiredness, headache, nausea, and vomiting.

Invirase capsules (Saquinavir)

Invirase is an antiviral agent. It is a member of a class of medicines called protease inhibitors. It is for the treatment of infection with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).

Intelence (Etravirine)

Intelence is a medicine used for the treatment of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection. It belongs to a group of anti-HIV medicines called non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NNRTIs). Intelence works by reducing the amount of HIV in your body. This will improve your immune system and reduces the risk of developing illnesses linked to HIV infection.