New Arrival Bangladesh Pharma Company First Quarter 2013

New Arrival Bangladesh Pharma Market

First Quarter 2013

Prepared By

Airin AkhtarExecutive, PPIC

Masum ChowdhuryManager, SBM&

Company Name: ACME

Brand Name : Dermupin Ointment

Generic Name : Mupirocin

Dosage form and strength :

10 gm Ointment (20 mg Mupirocin/gm)

Indication :

Impetigo due to Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus

pyogenes.

Dosage & Administration:

A small amount of ointment should be applied to the affected

area three times daily. The area treated may be covered with

gauze dressing if desired.

New Arrival Bangladesh Pharma Market First Quarter 2013

Company Name: ACME

Brand Name : Periset Oral Solution

Generic Name : Ondansetron Hydrochloride

Dosage form and strength :

Oral Solution 50 ml (4 mg/5ml)

Indication :

Management of nausea and vomiting induced by cytotoxic

chemotherapy, for the prevention and treatment of Post Operative

nausea and vomiting, for the pre-vention of nausea and vomiting

associated with radiotherapy, either total body irradiation or single

high dose fraction to the abdomen.


Pediatric (1 month or over): 0.15 mg/kg body weight three times daily.


Company Name : Beximco

Brand Name : Feburic 40 Tablet

Generic Name & Strength : Febuxostat INN 40 mg Tablet

Indication :

Feburic is indicated for the long-term management of hyperuricemia in

patients with gout. It is not recommended for use in the treatment of

asymptomatic Hyperuricemia.

Dosage and Administration :

The recommended starting dosage of Febuxostat is 40 mg once

daily. For patients who do not achieve a serum uric acid concentration

of less than 6 mg/dL after 2 weeks at the 40 mg dose, Febuxostat 80

mg once daily is recommended. Febuxostat can be administered

without regard to food or antacid use.



Brand Name : Citicol Injection

Generic Name & Strength : Citicoline INN 500 mg/4 ml IM/IV

Injection.

Indication :

Citicoline is a natural substance i.e. a component of cell membranes.

Pharmaceutical version of Citicoline is used to help stroke victims by

inducing injured membranes to inducing injured membrans to repair

themselves, limiting cell death. It is indicated for the treatment of

Cerebrovascular diseases – e.g from ischaemia due to stroke where

citicol accelerates the recovery of consciousness and overcoming

motor deficit, Head Trauma of varying severity, Cognitive disorders of

diverse etiology, Parkinson’s disease.



Brand Name : Calorate Tablet

Generic Name & Strength : Calcium Orotate INN 400 mg Tablet.

Indication :

Calorate is used to prevent or treat low blood calcium levels in people Who

do not get enough calcium from their diets. To fulfill the calcium deficiency

or meet extra need of calcium, it may be used in conditions like

osteomalacia, rickets, latent tetany, post menopausal osteoporosis.

Dosage and Administration:

As an addition to the daily diet, 2-3 tablets are usually recommended with

evening meal or as directed by health care professional. With the increase

in the amount of calcium, the percentage of absorption decreases.

Absorption of calcium is the highest in doses less than or equal to 500 mg.

So, taking more than 1,000 mg/day of calcium from supplements may be

beneficial if the total amount is taken in divided doses in separate times

during the day.


Company Name : BeximcoBrand Name : Jointec Max Tablet Generic Name & Strength : Di-acerein INN 50 mg &

Glucosamine Sulfate USP 750 mg Tablet.Indication : Jointec Max is primarily indicated in

conditions like Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis,Bone and Joint injuries.

Dosage and Administration: Adult and Children12years and older: The usual dose of Jointec Max is 1tablet twice daily (12 hourly) taken with food.



Brand Name : Hemofix FZ Tablet

Generic Name & Strength : Ferrous Ascorbate INN 48mg, Folic Acid USP 0.5 mg and Zinc 22.5 mg Tablet.

Indication : Hemofix FZ is indicated for the prophylaxisof iron deficiency especially when inadequate dietcalls for supplementary zinc and iron duringpregnancy and anemia.

Dosage and Administration: Adult & Elderly: Onetablet a day before or after meal (food independentabsorption) or as directed by the physician. In moresevere cases, two tablets a day may be required asprescribed by the physician. Safety and effectivenessin pediatric patients have not been established.



Brand Name : Arlin IV Infusion

Generic Name & Strength: Linezolid INN 2 mg/ml IV Infusion.

Indication :

Arlin is indicated for nosocomial pneumonia caused by

Staphylococcus aureus (methicillin susceptible and resistant

strains), or Streptococcus pneumoniae (penicillin-susceptible

strains). Combination therapy may be clinically indicated if the

documented or presumptive pathogens include Gram-negative

organisms.


Company Name : Eskayef

Brand Name : Lindamax Lotion

Generic Name : Clindamycin Phosphate USP

Pack : 25 ml

Indication : Acne

Dosage and Administration: Apply a thin film of

Lindamax Lotion (clindamycin phosphate topical

suspension USP 1%) twice daily to affected area. Shake

well immediately before using.



Brand Name : Virenta

Generic Name : Entecavir Film Coated Tablet

Strength : 0.5 mg, Pack : 10 Tablets

Indication : Chronic Hepatitis B

Dosage and Administration: Entecavir Film Coated Tablet

should be administered on an empty stomach (at least 2 hours

after a meal and 2 hours before the next meal). Nucleoside-

treatment-naive (≥ 16 years) : 0.5 mg once daily. Lamivudine or

known lamivudine or telbivudine resistance mutations (≥ 16

years): 1 mg once daily.

Decompensated Liver Disease

Recommended dose is 1 mg once daily.



Brand Name : Aggra 50 & Aggra 100

Generic Name : Sildenafil Film Coated Tablet

Strength : 50 mg & 100 mg, Pack : 4 Tablets

Indication : Indicated for the treatment of erectile dysfunction.


The usual starting dose of is Aggra 50 mg once daily. It

should be taken before 30-40 minutes of intercourse.

Depending on effectiveness and tolerance; the dose may be

increased to a maximum recommended dose of 100 mg or

decreased to 25 mg. The maximum dosing frequency is once

per day.



Brand Name : Gastid

Generic Name : Magaldrate USP & Simethicone USP

Strength : 200 ml suspension, Pack : 200 ml bottle

Indication : Symptomatic relief of heartburn, indigestion &

upset stomach and relief of gas.

Dosage & Administration: Suspension: 2-4 teaspoonfuls

after 20-60 minutes of meal and before sleep or on the

basis of physician’s prescription.


Company Name : General

Brand Name : Astagen

Generic Name and Strength : Astaxanthin; 2 mg & 4 mg

Dosage Form : Capsule

Indication :

Astagen is mainly indicated as strong antioxidant. It is

also indicated in the improvement of Internal Beauty Skin,

Arthritis, Cardiovascular health, Brain & Nervous System

health, Eye health, Strength and endurance, Immune

System and internal sunscreen.



Brand Name : Rose

Generic Name and Strength : Refined Evening Primrose

Oil BP; 500 mg

Dosage Form : Liquid Filled Hard Gelatin Capsule

Indications :

Acne & Rosacea, Atopic Dermatitis & Eczema, Pre

Menstrual Syndrome (PMS), Mastalgia/Fibrocystic Breast,

Rheumatoid Arthritis, Atherosclerosis, Nourish Skin, Scalp,

Hair & Nail.



Brand Name : Oculogen

Generic Name and Strength : Naphazoline Nitrate 0.005%

& Zinc Sulphate 0.02%

Dosage Form : Sterile Eye Drops

Indications : Acute and chronic non-infectious conjunctivitis,

nonspecific Conjunctival irritation, and also after successful

treatment of bacterial and viral conjunctivitis & for irrigation of

the tear ducts.


Use only as directed.

One drop into the lower eyelid four times per day.


Company Name : Incepta

Brand Name : Budemet 100 Convicap

Generic Name & Strength : Budesonide 100 μg and Formoterol Fumarate Dihydrate 6 μg

Indication : Maintenance and reliever therapy for Asthma & COPD


Adults and adolescents (12 years and older)Maintenance dose: Budemet 100 & 200 Convicap twice daily.

Children (4 years and older)Maintenance dose: Budemet 100 Convicap once daily.




Generic Name & Strength : Budesonide 200 μg and

Formoterol Fumarate Dihydrate 6 μg



Adults and adolescents (12 years and older)

Budemet 200 Convicap: 1-2 Convicaps once or twice daily.

Maximum daily maintenance dose: 4 Convicaps.

COPD (Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) Adults (40

years and older) Budemet 200 Convicap: 2 Convicaps twice

daily. Maximum daily maintenance dose: 4 Convicaps




Generic Name & Strength : Budesonide 400 μg and FormoterolFumarate Dihydrate 12 μg



Adults and adolescents (12 years and older)

Budemet 400 Convicap : 1 ConviCap once or twice daily.

Maximum daily maintenance dose: 2 ConviCaps (1 ConviCap

twice daily).

COPD

Adults (40 years and older)

Budemet 400 Convicap: 1 Convicap twice daily.

Maximum daily maintenance dose: 2 Convicaps.



Brand Name : Flutisal 100 Convicap

Generic Name & Strength : Fluticasone Propionate 100 μg and

Salmeterol Xinafoate 50 μg

Indication : Maintenance therapy for Asthma & COPD

Dosage & Administration: Asthma

Adult and Adolescent (12 Years and Older)

Flutisal 100 ConviCap & Flutisal 250 ConviCap: 1 ConviCap

twice daily (morning and evening, approximately 12 hours apart).

Pediatric Patients ( 4 to 11 Years)

For patients with asthma who are not controlled on an inhaled

corticosteroid, the dosage is 1 Flutisal 100 ConviCap twice daily

(morning and evening, approximately 12 hours apart).








Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Flutisal 250 ConviCap: 1 convicap twice daily (morning and

evening, approximately 12 hours apart).








The maximum recommended dosage is Flutisal 500 ConviCap

twice daily.



Brand Name : Momeson Convicap

Generic Name & Strength : Mometasone Furoate 220 μg

Indication : Maintenance therapy for Asthma


Recommended Dosages in Patients 4 Years of Age and Older.

1. Previous Therapy: Patients ≥ 12 years who received

bronchodilators alone

Recommended Starting Dose-220 µg once daily in the evening

Highest Recommended Daily- 220 µg twice daily or as 440 µg

once daily

2. Previous Therapy: Patients ≥ 12 years who received inhaled

corticosteroids

Recommended Starting Dose-220 µg once daily

Highest Recommended Daily- 440 µg once daily or 440 µg twice

daily.



Brand Name : Tigacil IV Injection

Generic Name : Tigecycline INN 50 mg

Indication : Tigecycline is indicated for the treatment of

Complicated Skin and Skin structure Infections, Complicated

Intra-Abdominal Infections, Community-Acquired Bacterial

Pneumonia


Company Name : NIPRO JMI

Brand Name : Lijenta 5

Generic Name & Strength : Linagliptin 5 mg

Dosage Form : Tablet

Indication : It is indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to

improve glycemic control in adults with type- 2 diabetes mellitus

as monotherapy & in dual combination with Metformin,

Sulfonylurea or Insulin when diet, exercise plus dual therapy with

these Antidiabetic Agents do not provide adequate glycemic

control

Dosage & Administration: The recommended dose of

Linagliptin is 5 mg once daily. Linagliptin can be taken with or

without food.


Company Name : NIPRO JMI

Brand Name : Altrip

Generic Name & Strength : Almotriptan 6.25 mg


Indications : It is prescripbed to treat the acute headache phase of migraine attacks with or without aura. Almotriptan is the 1st Triptan approved by USFDA for adolescants in migraine pain relief.

Dosage & Administration: Adults and adolescents age12 to 17 years: 6.25 mg or 12.5 mg Single dose; Patients with hepatic or severe renal impairment: 6.25 mg starting dose; maximum daily dose 12.5 mg


Company Name : NIPRO JMIBrand Name : Metavas MRGeneric Name & Strength : Trimetazidine

Dihydrochloride 35 mgDosage Form : TabletIndications : It is indicated in adults as add-on

therapy for the symptomatic treatment of patients with stable angina pectoris who are inadequately controlled by or intolerant to first-line antianginal therapies.

Dosage & Administration: 1 tablet at mealtimes in the morning and evening.


Company Name : OrionBrand Name : CefditorGeneric Name : CefditorenStrength : 200 mgPack Size : 2x4’sDosage Form : Tablet Indications : Respiratory Tract Infection (RTI) & Urinary

Tract Infection (UTI)Dosage & Administration: The recommended dose is

200mg two times per day.


Company Name : Orion

Brand Name : Fulfeel

Generic Name : Sildenafil Citrate

Strength : 20 mg

Pack Size : 2x4’s


Indications : Erectile dysfunction

Dosage & Administration: The usual starting dose of sildenafil citrate is 50 mg once daily.

The recommended dose of sildenafil citrate is 20 mg three times a day and should be taken approximately 4-6 hours apart, with or without food.



Brand Name : Magalax

Generic Name : Liquid paraffin + Magnesium Hydroxide

Strength : (Liquid paraffin 1.25 ml + Magnesium Hydroxide 300 mg)

Pack Size : 100 ml

Dosage Form : Emulsion

Indications : Constipation


Company Name : OrionBrand Name : NovodolGeneric Name : Tramadol + ParacetamolStrength : Tramadol 37.5 mg + Paracetamol 325 mgPack Size : 5x10’sDosage Form : TabletIndications : Post surgical pain, acute and chronic low back

pain, Osteoarthritis, Dental pain & Muscle pain. Dosage & Administration: For the management of pain, the

recommended dose is 1 or 2 tablets every 4 to 6 hours as needed for pain relief up to a maximum of 8 tablets per day. The dosing interval should not be less than six hours.



Brand Name : Novoxen

Generic Name : Naproxen + Esomeprazole

Strength : Naproxen 375 mg+ Esomeprazole 20 mg, Naproxen

500 mg+ Esomeprazole 20 mg,

Pack Size : 20’s


Indications :

Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis & Ankylosing Spondylitis.



Brand Name : Truso-DS

Generic Name : Cefixime

Strength : 200 mg/ 5 ml

Pack Size : 50 ml

Dosage Form : Powder for suspension

Indications : MDR Typhoid fever, Upper Respiratory TreatInfections, Lower Respiratory Tract Infections & Urinary TractInfections.

Dosage & Administration: Cefixime Powder for Suspension:Child dose: 8 mg/kg daily as a single dose or in two divideddoses for 7-14 days according to the severity of infection or forchildren of age 1/2-1 year: 75 mg; 1-4 years: 100 mg; 5-10years:200 mg; 11-12 years:300 mg; above 12 years: adult dose.


Company Name : Square

Brand Name : Pivalo

Generic Name : Pitavastatin


Strength : 2 mg

Indications : Hypercholesterolemia & Mixed dyslipidemia

Dosage and Administration : The dose range for Pitavastatin

is 1 to 4 mg orally once daily at any time of the day with or \

without food. The recommended starting dose is 2 mg and the

maximum dose is 4 mg. The starting dose and maintenance

doses of Pitavastatin should be individualized according to

patient characteristics, such as goal of therapy and response.



Brand Name : Ranolin XR

Generic Name : Ranolazine

Dosage Form : Extended Release Tablet

Strength : 500 mg and 1 gm

Indication : Chronic Stable Angina.


Initiate Ranolazine dosing at 500 mg twice daily and increase to 1 gm

twice daily, as needed, based on clinical symptoms. Take Ranolazine

with or without meals. Ranolazine tablets whole; do not crush, break, or

chew.

The maximum recommended daily dose of Ranolazine is 1 gm twice

daily. If a dose of Ranolazine is missed, take the prescribed dose at the

next scheduled time; do not double the next dose.



Brand Name : Glysup

Generic Name : Glycerin, Dosage Form : Suppository

Strength: 1.15 gm & 2.30 gm

Indication : For the relief of occasional Constipation.


Children under 2 years: Consult a physician.

Children (2 to 6 years): only 1 Glysup1.15 Suppository per 24

hours or as directed by a physician.

Adults and Children (From 6 years): only 1 Glysup 2.30

Suppository per 24 hours or as directed by a physician

Insert suppository well up into rectum. Suppository need to melt

completely to produce laxative action.


Thanks

Health & Medicine

New Arrival Bangladesh Pharma Company First Quarter 2013