Tuesday, August 2, 2011

Banned !

       Drugs Banned in India     
   India
has become a dumping ground for banned drugs; also the business for production of banned drugs is blooming. Plz make sure that u buy drugs only
if prescribed by a doctor(Also, ask which company manufactures it, this
would help to ensure that u get what is prescribed at the Drug Store) and
that also from a reputed drug store. Not many people know about these
banned drugs and consume them causing a lot of damage to themselves. We do
forward Jokes and and other junk all the time. This is far more important.
Please Make sure u tell it everyone u know.
 
DANGEROUS DRUGS THESE DRUGS HAVE BEEN GLOBALLY DISCARDED BUT ARE AVAILABLE
IN INDIA 
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The most commonones are D cold,action 500,Lomofen & Nimulid.

 Gatifloxacine and Tegaserod 

Tegaserod is used in India for irritable bowel syndrome and chronic constipation. it showed a 10-fold increased risk of heart attacks and stroke.
Gatifloxacine is used as an antibiotic    shoot up and also dip blood sugar levels, it is known to cause heart movement abnormality.
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ANALGIN:
This is a pain-killer. Reason for ban: Bone marrow depression.
Brand name:
Novalgin
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CISAPRIDE:
Acidity, constipation. Reason for ban : irregular heartbeat
Brand name :
Ciza, Syspride
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DROPERIDOL:
Anti-depressant. Reason for ban : Irregular heartbeat.
Brand name :
Droperol
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FURAZOLIDONE:
Antidiarrhoeal. Reason for ban : Cancer.
Brand name :
Furoxone, Lomofen
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NIMESULIDE:
Painkiller, fever. Reason for ban : Liver failure.
Brand name :
Nise, Nimulid
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NITROFURAZONE:
Antibacterial cream. Reason for ban : Cancer.
Brand name :
Furacin
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PHENOLPHTHALEIN:
Laxative. Reason for ban : Cancer.
Brand name :
Agarol
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PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE:
cold and cough. Reason for ban : stroke.
Brand name :
D'cold, Vicks Action-500
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OXYPHENBUTAZONE:
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug. Reason for ban : Bone marrow depression.
Brand name :
Sioril
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PIPERAZINE:
Anti-worms. Reason for ban : Nerve damage.
Brand name :
Piperazine
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QUINIODOCHLOR:
Anti-diarrhoeal. Reason for ban : Damage to sight.
Brand name :
Enteroquinol                  
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List of Some drugs banned india

Fenfluramine and dexfenfluramine

Fenfluramine and dexfenfluramine were used to treat obesity. They were widely used in slimming centres. However, they were withdrawn due to reports of diseases of heart valves, fibrosis of the heart and pulmonary hypertension. The combination of fenfluramine and phenteramine, another weight loss pill was particularly notorious for causing heart valve problems and sudden death.

Rimonabant

Rimonabant was particularly effective in causing weight loss. It inhibited the action of substances called cannabinoids in the brain. It has been withdrawn due to serious side effects like depression, suicidal tendencies and seizures.

Sibutramine

Sibutramine is a weight loss pill that has been recently banned since it caused heart related side effects.

Astemizole and terfinadine

Astemizole and terfinadine are antihistamines that were used to treat allergies. They were banned since they could cause a heart condition called polymorphic ventricular tachycardia and even death when used in high doses or with drugs like erythromycin, clarithromycin and ketoconazole.

Phenformin

Phenformin is an antidiabetic drug similar to metformin. It has been banned since it carries a high risk of lactic acidosis.

Rofecoxib and valdecoxib

Rofecoxib and valdecoxib were popular painkillers that were used for arthritis and other painful conditions. They resulted in pain relief without causing gastric side effects. However, they were withdrawn due to concerns of heart attack and stroke with their use.

Rosiglitazone

Rosiglitazone is a drug used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes. It has been banned due to an increased risk of heart attacks.

Kindly consult your Doctor and not the Chemist and make sure every time u buy a medicine procure the bill !                                     

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