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B. Pharm

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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Toremifene

Toremifene (Fareston) generic is an anti-estrogen agent, prescribed for breast cancer in postmenopausal women. It works by blocking the activity of estrogen.

Chymotrypsin Alfa

Chymotrypsin Alfa(Catarase) generic is an anti-inflammatory enzyme, prescribed for abscesses, ulcers, surgery, or traumatic injuries and enzymatic zonulysis for intracapsular lens extraction. It helps in breakdown of proteins and polypeptides.

Alfacalcidol

Alfacalcidol(Alfa-D) generic Alfacalcidol related to vitamin D used as a supplementation for treating vitamin D deficiencies such as osteomalacia and rickets. It helps to treat low calcium level in the blood and bone disorders caused by parathyroid disease and kidney failure. Since alfacalcidol does not require any activation process by the kidneys like other vitamin D supplements, it is more useful for people who have kidney problems.

Abacavir Sulfate, Lamivudine and Zidovudine

Abacavir Sulfate, Lamivudine and Zidovudine(Trizivir) generic Abacavir Sulfate, Lamivudine, and Zidovudine is a fixed-dose combination prescribed for treating AIDS/HIV infection mainly for pregnant women to reduce the risk of mother to child transmission during pregnancy. HIV resistance is greatly reduced by this combination.

Insulin Lispro

Insulin Lispro(Humalog) generic is a fast acting insulin analogue, prescribed for type 1 diabetes.