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Effective | toxic Names under which azelastine is available: the international nonproprietary name is azelastine, and the Latin spelling is azelastine; the active ingredient in medicinal products is usually present as azelastine hydrochloride — azelastine hydrochloride, azelastine HCl. The main dosage forms are metered-dose nasal sprays containing 0.1% or 0.15% and 0.05% eye drops. Brand names...

EFFECTIVE | TOXIC Names under which allopurinol is available The international nonproprietary name is allopurinol; the Latin spelling is Allopurinol. Its main active metabolite is oxypurinol, also known as alloxanthine. The medication is mainly available as 100 mg and 300 mg tablets; other strengths, oral suspensions, and intravenous formulations are available in some countries. Common...

EFFECTIVE | TOXIC Names Under Which Azithromycin Is Available The international nonproprietary name is azithromycin, the Latin spelling is Azithromycin, and the commonly used transliteration is azitromitsin. In oral medicines, the active ingredient is usually present as azithromycin dihydrate; lyophilized forms of azithromycin are used for infusion. The main dosage forms are tablets and capsules,...

LIMITED EFFECTIVENESS | NON-TOXIC Names Under Which Aluminum Acetate Is Found The active ingredient is referred to as aluminum acetate, aluminium acetate, acetic acid aluminum salt, Aluminium acetate or Aluminum acetate. The solution is traditionally known as Burow’s solution, Burow’s fluid or Burow solution. Commercially available forms include ready-to-use solutions, gels and creams, as well...

EFFECTIVE | TOXIC Names Under Which Betamethasone Is Available The international nonproprietary name is betamethasone, and its Latin spelling is Betamethasone. Different derivatives are used in medicinal products: betamethasone dipropionate, betamethasone valerate, betamethasone sodium phosphate and betamethasone acetate. Dosage forms include creams, ointments, lotions, solutions,...

EFFECTIVE | POTENTIALLY TOXIC Names Under Which Amoxicillin Is Available The international nonproprietary name is amoxicillin; the Latin spelling is amoxicillin , with amoxycillin also encountered as an alternative form. Oral preparations usually contain amoxicillin trihydrate, while injectable formulations contain amoxicillin sodium. Available dosage forms include capsules,...

Aspergillus otomycosis is a fungal infection of the external auditory canal caused by molds of the genus Aspergillus. Its most recognizable symptoms are severe itching, a sensation of a plug or foreign body in the ear, ear fullness, and reduced hearing. The discharge may be gray, brownish, or almost black. Small black specks are particularly characteristic of Aspergillus niger, although the color of the discharge...

Allergic rhinitis manifests as recurrent bouts of sneezing, nasal itching, profuse clear watery discharge, and nasal congestion. Secondary symptoms include itching, redness, and watering of the eyes, throat irritation and itching, mucus draining down the back of the throat, occasional coughing, reduced sense of smell, a nasal voice, pressure or a blocked sensation in the ears, headache, fatigue, irritability,...