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S. Hemamalini

Hemamalini has completed Bachelor of Pharmacy from Tamilnadu Dr. M.G.R Medical university. Her area of interests are Pharmacovigilance, medical writing, clinical research. She is currently working on the drug section.

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Clofibrate

Clofibrate(Atromid- S) generic is a dyslipidaemic agent, prescribed for hyperlipidaemia. It lowers triglycerides and very-low-density lipoprotein (VLDL) level.

Beractant

Beractant(Survanta) generic is an intratracheal suspension, prescribed for neonatal respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) in premature infants. Since it is similar to the natural fluid in the lungs, helps in normal lung functions.

Cytomegalovirus Immune Globulin

Cytomegalovirus Immune Globulin (Cytogam) generic is an intravenous immune globulin (IGIV), prescribed for cytomegalovirus (CMV) disease associated with kidney, lung, liver, pancreas, and heart transplants. It increases the antibody concentration in the body temporarily.

Calcipotriene and Betamethasone Dipropionate

Calcipotriene and Betamethasone Dipropionate (Taclonex) generic contains synthetic vitamin D3 analogue and anti-inflammatory, antipruritic agents, prescribed for psoriasis. Calcipotriene decreases the rate of skin cell reproduction and Betamethasone reduces swelling and relieves itching.

Polifeprosan 20 with Carmustine

Polifeprosan 20 with Carmustine (Gliadel) generic is an antineoplastic agent, prescribed for brain cancer along with other procedures.