Category: R

Riastap – Fibrinogen uses, dose and side effects

Riastap contains human fibrinogen, which is a protein that is important for the blood to coagulate (coagulate). Lack of fibrinogen prevents the blood from coagulating as quickly as it should, resulting in an increased tendency for bleeding. By replacing human fibrinogen with Riastap, the coagulation disorder can be corrected.

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Riamet | Artemeter and Lumefantrine uses, dose and side effects

Riamet is used only for the treatment of acute , uncomplicated malaria infection caused by the parasite “Plasmodium falciparum”. This parasite is a small organism that consists of a single cell and is found inside the red blood cells .

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Rhokiinsa – Netarsudil uses, dose and side effects

Rhokiinsa contains an active substance called netarsudil. Netarsudil belongs to a group of medicines called “Rho-kinase inhibitors”, which work by reducing the amount of fluid inside the eye and thus lowering its pressure.

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Rhinocort Aqua – Budesonide uses, dose and side effects

Rhinocort Aqua is a cortisone preparation that reduces inflammation and allergic reactions in the nose.

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Rhesonative – Immunoglobulin anti-D uses, dose and side effects

Rhesonative is an immunoglobulin and contains antibodies to the Rhesus factor. If a woman who lacks the Rhesus factor on her red blood cells (= Rh-negative) is pregnant with a fetus that has the Rhesus factor (= Rh-positive), her immune system can be stimulated to form antibodies against the Rhesus factor (Rh immunization). These antibodies can damage her fetus, especially in subsequent pregnancies.

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REZOLSTA – Darunavir / cobicistat uses, dose and side effects

REZOLSTA contains the active substances darunavir and cobicistat.

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REYATAZ – Atazanavir uses, dose and side effects

REYATAZ is an antiviral (or antiretroviral ) medicine. It belongs to a group called protease inhibitors , which control human immunodeficiency virus ( HIV ) infection by blocking a protein that the HIV virus needs to multiply . They work by reducing the number of HIV viruses in the blood and this in turn strengthens your immune system. In this way, REYATAZ reduces the risk of developing HIV-related diseases .

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REYATAZ – Atazanavir uses, dose and side effects

REYATAZ is an antiviral (or antiretroviral ) medicine. It belongs to a group called protease inhibitors , which control human immunodeficiency virus ( HIV ) infection by blocking a protein that the HIV virus needs to multiply . They work by reducing the number of HIV viruses in the blood and this in turn strengthens your immune system. In this way, REYATAZ reduces the risk of developing HIV-related diseases .

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Revolade – Eltrombopag uses, dose and side effects

Revolade contains eltrombopag, which belongs to a group of medicines called thrombopoietin receptor agonists . It is used to increase the number of platelets in your blood. Platelets are blood cells that help reduce or prevent bleeding.

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Revlimid – Lenalidomide uses, dose and side effects

Revlimid contains the active substance “lenalidomide” and belongs to a group of medicines that affect the function of the immune system.

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Revestive – Teduglutide uses, dose and side effects

Revestive contains the active substance teduglutide. It improves the uptake of nutrients and fluid from the remaining gastrointestinal tract (gut).

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Revatio – Sildenafil uses, dose and side effects

Revatio contains the active substance sildenafil which belongs to a group of medicines called phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) inhibitors.

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Revastad – Sildenafil uses, dose and side effects

Revastad contains the active substance sildenafil which belongs to a group of medicines called phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) inhibitors.

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Revalenk – Glucosamine uses, dose and side effects

Revalenk belongs to the group of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory and anti-rheumatic drugs.

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Retsevmo – Selperkatinib uses, dose and side effects

Retsevmo is a cancer drug that contains the active substance selperkatinib.

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Retrovir – Zidovudine uses, dose and side effects

Retrovir is used to treat HIV infection ( human immunodeficiency virus ).

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Retacrit – Epoetin zeta uses, dose and side effects

1,000 IU / 0.3 ml; 2,000 IU / 0.6 ml; 3,000 IU / 0.9 ml; 4,000 IU / 0.4 ml; 5,000 IU / 0.5 ml; 6,000 IU / 0 .6 ml; 8,000 IU / 0.8 ml; 10,000 IU / 1.0 ml; 20,000 IU / 0.5 ml; 30,000 IU / 0.75 ml; 40,000 IU / 1.0 solution for […]

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RESULAX – Sorbitol uses, dose and side effects

Resulax is a micro-release intended for single use. It softens hard stools and has a lubricating effect on the intestinal mucosa, thereby facilitating intestinal emptying. Resulax usually works within 5-15 minutes.

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Respreeza | Alpha-1-proteinase inhibitor uses, dose and side effects

This medicine contains the active substance human alpha-1-proteinase inhibitor, which is a normal component of the blood and is found in the lungs. There, its main function is to protect the lung tissue by limiting the action of a certain enzyme , called neutrophil elastase. Neutrophil elastase can cause harm if its effect is not controlled (for example, if you are deficient in alpha-1 proteinase inhibitors).

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Respinal – Naloxone container uses, dose and side effects

Respinal contains the active substance naloxone which is an antidote to opioids . This medicine is used to eliminate the effect of known or suspected opioid overdose in adults (eg morphine, heroin, methadone , fentanyl , oxycodone or buprenorphine).

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Resonium – Sodium polystyrene sulfonate uses, dose and side effects

Resonium is a so-called ion exchanger, which during the passage in the gastrointestinal tract binds potassium in exchange for sodium . The powder is not absorbed into the body but only passes through the gastrointestinal tract.

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