Dhanalakshmi Chinnuswamy's Profile

Diploma in Pharmacy, MBA (Healthcare)

Dhanalakshmi Chinnuswamy

Dhanalakshmi, is efficient in handling staff, good communication, adopting policies from management, free movement, team building and self-motivated. She handled the entire drugs section on Medindia.

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Abacavir Sulfate and Lamivudine

Abacavir Sulfate and Lamivudine(Epzicom) generic Abacavir Sulfate and lamivudine is a fixed-dose combination of antiviral drugs used to treat AIDS/HIV infection, particularly in children. These drugs prevent or slow down the damage caused to the immune system and decrease the risk of developing AIDS.

Tioconazole

Tioconazole(Epzicom) generic is an antifungal agent, prescribed for vaginal yeast infections. It works by killing the fungi.

Bismuth Subsalicylate

Bismuth Subsalicylate(Kaopectate) generic is an antidiarrheal agent, prescribed for diarrhea, heartburn, and upset stomach. It decreases the flow of fluids and electrolytes into the bowel.

Acetohexamide

Acetohexamide (Dymelor) generic Acetohexamide is used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus for controlling the high blood sugar level together with diet and exercise. It stimulates the pancreas to secrete insulin and hence it should not be used in type 1 diabetes mellitus.

Peginesatide

Peginesatide(Omontys) generic is an erythropoiesis-stimulating agent (ESA), prescribed for anemia due to chronic kidney disease (CKD) in adult patients on dialysis. It stimulates the bone marrow to produce more red blood cells.