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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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Moxonidine

Moxonidine(Moxobeta) generic Moxonidine is used to treat mild to moderate essential hypertension. Essential hypertension is also known as primary hypertension or idiopathic hypertension which means it does not have an identifiable cause. It is used to control the raised blood pressure mainly when first and second line therapy drugs such as beta-blockers, thiazides, ACE inhibitors and calcium channel blockers fail to control blood pressure or are contraindicated or not tolerated.

Alpha Galactosidase

Alpha Galactosidase(Moxobeta) generic Alpha-d-galactosidase is an enzyme used to digest complex carbohydrates in the food and helps in digestion. It also prevents the formation of gas or bloating It is available as a dietary supplement Over-The-Counter. The alpha-d-galactosidase enzyme is normally present in the saliva and pancreatic juice.

Pazufloxacin

Pazufloxacin(Moxobeta) generic Pazufloxacin is prescribed to treat urinary tract infections and respiratory tract infections such as lung abscess and pneumoniaIt is also recommended for several abdominal infections such as peritonitis , liver abscess, gallbladder infection and uterine infection in women called endometritis. Also, it is used in the treatment of secondary infections following injuries, burns and post-operative wounds. Pazufloxacin has a broad spectrum of action against various bacteria that include gram positive, gram negative, some drug resistant as well as anaerobic bacteria.

Amiloride

Amiloride(Midamor
) generic Amiloride is a potassium-sparing diuretic or water pill. It brings about fluid loss via the kidneys without causing potassium loss. It is used with other diuretics to treat  high blood pressure  (hypertension),  heart failure, or accumulation of extra fluid in the body (edema). It prevents low blood potassium levels when used the other diuretics. Amiloride may be used alone to increase blood potassium levels with regular monitoring in those with persistent low levels.

Peppermint oil

Peppermint oil (Colpermin) generic Peppermint oil reduces spasms of the digestive tract. It is prescribed for various stomach and intestinal disorders. It is used to relieve symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) including abdominal cramps, pain and bloating (feeling of a full and tight abdomen). It is also used as carminative to facilitate the expulsion of gas from the digestive tract. Peppermint oil has also been used topically to treat the common cold, tension headache , muscle aches, nerve pain and itching because of its cooling effect. Peppermint oil is used traditionally in herbal tea, mouth freshener, to reduce stress and improve concentration or alertness.