| Adacal-D3 | Contains vitamin D and calcium for healthy teeth and bones. | Allergic to peanut, soya, vitamin D or calcium carbonate. | Constipation, rash, wheezing, swelling etc.
Kyowa Kinn Ltd (2017).
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| Apixaban | To prevent blood clots from forming in the body. | Hypersensitivity, hepatic disease, abrupt discontinuation, prosthetic heart valve etc. | May cause bleeding and swelling, tiredness due to anaemia, nausea etc.
Bristol-Myers (2019).
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| Allopurinol | Gout, kidney stones, reduces Uric acid build up | Avoid alcohol, people with infections, care= diabetes, heart failure, high BP, Chemotherapy | May impair reactions, driving.
Teva UK, (2019).
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| Amitriptyline | Symptoms of depression. | Patients who have shown prior sensitivity. During acute phial Infarction. | All patients must be monitored for suicide risk.
Crescent Pharma Ltd (2019).
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| Amlodipine (Calcium channel blocker) | Widens blood vessels / improves blood flow. Used for high BP, angina and coronary disease | Patients must be 6yrs+, certain other blood pressure medications especially simvastatins. | Oedema, palpitations, fatigue, flushing (reddening of limbs) wheezing, breathlessness etc.
Actavis (2018).
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| Atenolol (beta-blocker) | To treat angina and hypertension. | Cardiogenic shock, 2nd, 3rd degree heart block. | Cardiac failure, fatigue, Cardiac failure, fatigue, bradycardia, dizziness and cold hands and feet.
Crescent Pharma Ltd (2016).
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| Amiodarone | Antiarrhythmic. | Only used for arrhythmias. | Nausea, vomiting, fatigue, constipation,
Accord Healthcare Ltd (2017).
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| Amoxicillin | Antibiotic for chest infections, pneumonia, urinary tract infections, ear infections. | Allergic reaction, liver / kidney problems etc. | Diarrhoea, may cause nausea and vomiting.
Multipharm (2019).
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| Aspirin | Pain relief, swelling and pain reduction, anti-inflammatory, blood thinner etc. | Generally safe to take 16years+. | Nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, bleeding more difficult to control etc.
Aspar Pharmaceuticals Ltd (2018).
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| Atorvastatin | To lower bad cholesterol & fats such as LDL | Avoid alcohol, high cholesterol foods. | Muscle breakdown, liver function, may increase blood sugars.
Pfizer Ltd (2019).
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| Baclofen | Muscle relaxation and reduces muscle spasms, pain and muscle stiffness. | Chronic kidney disease, disorders of neck and sphincter mechanism etc. | Drowsiness, may affect balance etc.
TEVA UK Ltd (2016).
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| Bisoprolol (beta-blocker) | Hypertension, affects the heart & circulation for better blood flow. | AV block, slow heart rhythm. | Fatigue, shortness of breath, headache, fever, chest pain etc.
Sandoz Ltd (2019). |
| Bendroflumethiazide | A diuretic used to treat high blood pressure. Reduces oedema. | Addison`s disease, hypercalcaemia, hyponatraemia etc. | Dizziness, dry mouth, fatigue, headaches etc.
Accord (2020).
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| Bumetanide | Diuretic which increases urination, to fight oedema. | Low salt diet, kidney problems, first 3 months of pregnancy etc | Dehydration, low BP, high blood sugar levels, muscle cramps, joint pain etc.
Teva UK Ltd (2018).
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| Buscopan | Relieves muscle cramps in the stomach, intestine, bladder etc. | Enlarged bowel, paralytic / obstructive ileus etc. | Dry mouth, increased heart rate, may effect urination etc.
Sanofi (2019).
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| Certirizine Hydrochloride | An antihistamine for hay fever relief | Allergic reaction to product or hydroxine, breastfeeding. | Drowsiness, alcohol / tranquilisers may increase drowsiness.
Fannin (UK) (2015).
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| Co-Amoxiclav | Antibiotic (used in combination) for respiratory tract infection, UTIs, dental, joint & bone infections. | Drug allergy to penicillin, liver / kidney problems etc. | Rash, nausea / vomiting, diarrhoea, thrush etc.
Milpharm Ltd (2018).
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| Codeine (opioid) | Pain medication for mild / moderately severe pain. | Allergic to drug, severe bronchial asthma or hypercarbia | Bloating, chills, blurred visions, dizziness, constipation, tachycardia etc. |
| Clopidogrel | Prevention of atherosclerotic events in peripheral heart disease. | Active bleeding | Abdominal pain, diarrhoea, gastro-intestinal bleeding etc.
Torrent Pharma UK Ltd (2018).
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| Co-Codomol | Mixture of Paracetamol & Codeine. Treats aches / pain, muscular pain, headaches. Usually taken other drugs do not work. | Codeine and Paracetamol must not be taken together due to excess dosage. | Skin rash, sensitivity, shortness of breath, sedation and dizziness etc.
Mercuary Pharma (2018).
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| Citalopram | Antidepressant. | Poorly controlled epilepsy. | Dry mouth, anxiety, drowsiness,
Dry mouth, anxiety, drowsiness nausea, sleep problems etc.
Aurobindo Pharma Ltd (2017).
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| Carvedilol | High blood pressure, heart failure. | Asthma, cardiogenic shock, bradycardia etc. | Nausea, peripheral coldness etc.
Milpharm Ltd (2017).
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| Colchicin | To treat gout. Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF). | Pregnancy and breast feeding, Avoid grapefruit. Kidney / liver problems. | Allergic reaction,
Stomach ache, bloody stools etc.
Accord (2019).
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| Colecalciferol | Vit D to help calcium absorption / low phosphate levels in blood | High calcium levels | Allergic to medication, rash etc.
Swiss Caps GmbH (2019).
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Deltaparin (injection)
| To treat / prevent blood clots from forming. | Severe liver / kidney failure, trauma, with other medication such as aspirin, warfarin etc. | Injection site reaction, haematoma, itching, allergic reactions etc.
Pfizar Ltd (2015).
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| Digoxin | Used to treat heart failure, AF by making the heart beat stronger. | Intermittent heart block, 2nd degree heart block, VF, myocarditis etc | Dizziness, fainting, fast / slow heartbeat, blood in stools etc.
Accord (2018).
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| Diltiazem | Calcium channel blocker for high Blood pressure, angina and certain heart arrhythmias, hyperthyroidism. | Low blood pressure. | Dizziness, weakness, tiredness, nausea, flushing etc.
Sanofi (2018).
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| Diazepam | Muscle relaxant, anxiety and for difficulty sleeping etc. | Allergic reaction, mental illness, severe sleeping problems, alcohol and drug abuse etc. | Drowsiness, confusion, tiredness, nausea, vomiting, etc.
TEVA UK Ltd (2019).
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| Doxazosin | Hypertension, to improve urination in men (benign prostate hyperplasia) | Micturition syncope, postural hypotension, overflow bladder, anuria. | Chest pain, arrhythmias, hypotension, nausea, muscle complaints etc. |
| Dexamethasone | Corticosteroid medication for rheumatic problems, skin diseases, asthma, allergies, chronic obstructive lung disease etc. | Avoid live virus vaccines | Blurred vision, rapid weight gain, mood changes, and acne, dry and thinning skin etc.
Trotwood Pharma Ltd (2017).
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| Edoxaban | Inhibitor of activated factor X thus preventing prothrombin being converted to thrombin which prolongs clotting time. | Active bleeding, gastro-intestinal ulceration, high risk of bleeding etc. | Anaemia, haemorrhage, nausea, skin reactions etc.
Daiichi Sankyo UK Ltd (2019).
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| Eplenerone | Aldosterone blocking agent. Aldosterone produced by the body to control blood pressure and heart function. Used for heart failure etc. | Kidney / liver disease, medication containing lithium, tacrolimus or cyclosporin for skin conditions. | Nausea, vomiting, itching, back pain,
Dehydration, sore throat etc.
Accord Healthcare (2019).
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| Ferrous Sulfate | Helps to treat and prevent Iron deficiency. | Sickle cell anaemia, stomach ulcer etc. | Nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, wheezing etc.
Actavis (2019).
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| Ferrous Fumarate | To increase iron levels to maintain red blood cell production. To prevent iron deficiency anaemia. | Stomach / duodenal ulcer, inflammatory bowel conditions, ulcerated colitis etc. | Heartburn, nausea, vomiting,
Darker stools, diarrhoea / constipation etc.
Mercury Pharmaceuticals Ltd (2015).
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| Folic Acid | Type B Vitamin which helps the body to make new cells and helps to prevent changes to DNA that may lead to cancer. Used to treat certain types of anaemia. | May need tests to satisfy Folic Acid use if you have Kidney disease, infection, pernicious anaemia (B12 deficiency) and alcoholism. | Appetite loss, nausea, bloating, bad taste in mouth, sleep disturbance, depression etc.
Crescent Pharma Ltd (2018).
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| Finasteride | To treat urinary problems concerned with enlarged prostate. | Allergic to medication and not for use by females. | Chills, cold sweats, confusion, dizziness, light-headedness when standing.
Cipla (EU) Ltd (2018).
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| Flucloxacillin | To treat skin and soft tissue infections. Respiratory tract infections etc. | Contraindications to other meds, penicillin allergy. | Rash, itchy skin, purpura (black heads on the skin) etc.
Milpharm Ltd (2017).
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| Furosemide | Oedema. | Dehydration, hypovolaemia, renal failure, liver cirrhosis, may effect blood pressure. | Gout, dermatitis, electrolyte disturbances, bone marrow depression, tinnitus / hearing loss, hypersensitivity etc.
Crescent Pharma Ltd (2016).
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| Gabapentin | For nerve pain and epilepsy. | Drug allergy, pain drug dependency. | Sleepy, dizziness
etc.
Brown and Burk UK Ltd (2017).
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| Gliclazide | Treats type2 diabetes, lowers blood sugar through increasing insulin production. | Drug allergy, ketoacidosis, breast feeding, need to stop pre-surgery. | Hypoglycaemia, lethargy, dizziness, headaches etc.
Milpharm Ltd (2017).
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| Isosorbide Mononitrate | Prevents angina / chest pain in coronary heart disease patients, nitrates widen blood vessels. | Aortic stenosis, cardiac tamponade, cardiomyopathy, anaemia etc. | Arrhythmias, flushing, headaches, nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, hypotension.
Relochem Ltd (2016).
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| Haloperidol | Antipsychotic for schizophrenia. Normally taken at night. | Dementia, Parkinson`s, central nervous conditions. | May feel drowsy or less alert.
Crescent Pharma Ltd (2019).
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| Lansoprazole | Reduces stomach acid, heart burn, indigestion etc. | Liver problems, allergic reaction to other meds, pregnancy & breast feeding. | Headache, diarrhoea, stomach pain etc.
PLIVA Pharma Ltd (2017).
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| Lisinopril (Ace inhibitor). | Used to treat hypertension and increase survival after a heart attack. | Drug sensitivity. | Dizziness, hypotension, increased blood urea. Headaches etc.
Actavis (2017).
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| Levothyroxine | Helps to support / replace hormone secreted by the thyroid. | Thyrotoxicosis, | Increased pulse, increased BP, fever, fainting, difficulty / laboured breathing etc.
Actavis (2018).
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| Lorazopam | For anxiety & sleep related problems. | Chest / breathing problems, liver & kidney problems etc. | Sleepiness, drowsiness etc.
Genethics Europe Ltd (2018).
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| Loratadine | Treats hay fever, conjunctivitis, eczema, hives, food allergies etc. | Severe liver failure, known allergy etc. | Headaches, feeling tired / drowsy, nausea etc.
Teva Uk Ltd (2016).
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| Losartan | High blood pressure and heart failure, to protect kidneys if you have kidney disease and diabetes. | Allergic reaction, low blood pressure. | Anaemia, hypoglycaemia, postural disorders, vomiting and nausea etc.
APL Swift Services Ltd
(2018).
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| Mebeverine | Relief of IBS, is anti-spasmodic and relaxes muscles around the gut. | Paralytic ileus. | Rashes but rare.
Mylan Products Ltd (2016).
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| Metformin | For treating Type 2 diabetes, lowers blood sugars, improves how the body uses insulin. | Hypersensitivity, chronic heart failure,
Severe renal disease.
| Nausea, loss of appetite, metallic taste in mouth, diarrhoea etc.
Consilient Health ltd (2010).
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| Nicorandil | Used to prevent and treat Angina chest pain. Increases blood flow to the heart. | Hypotension, heart failure, kidney problems, pulmonary oedema etc. | Headaches, weak / dizziness, nausea, hypotension etc.
Dexcel Pharma Ltd (2016).
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| Nitrofurantoin | Antibiotic for UTIs and kidney infections | Diabetes, kidney disease, anaemia & vitamin B deficiency | Nausea, headaches, appetite loss, etc.
Mercury Pharmaceuticals Ltd (2019).
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| Odansetron | Sleeping tablet to treat insomnia. | Allergic reaction, liver or kidney problems, myasthenia (muscle weakness) etc. | Headaches, fatigue, dizziness, constipation etc.
Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd (2019).
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| Omeprozole | Acid reduction in stomach, for indigestion, heart burn, acid reflux. | Medication allergy. | Nausea, constipation, stomach pain etc.
AstraZenecar Ltd (2017).
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| Paracetamol | Treats pain & fever / pyrexia | Known allergy, Patients-50kg – 500mg. Above 50kg can take 1g. Do not exceed daily dose. | Nausea, vomiting and constipation.
Galpharm Healthcare Ltd (2019).
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| Prednisolone | A corticosteroid – for allergies, skin infections / disorders, blood disorders. | Infections, breast feeding, pregnancy, | Stomach issues, insomnia, increased restlessness etc.
Co-pharma (2017).
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| Prozac | Restores chemical imbalance in the brain to reduce depression, anxiety or OCD. | Drug allergy, suicidal thoughts must be closely monitored may need medication review. | Fidgety, restlessness, anxiety, diarrhoea, headaches, irregular heart rate etc.
Accord (2019).
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| Pregabalin | For nerve pain, epilepsy, anxiety. | Medicine addiction, allergic reaction, pregnant, breast feeding, poor kidney function etc. | Headaches, sleepiness, diarrhoea, increased appetite.
Generics (UK) Ltd (2018).
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| Quinine Sulphate | Nocturnal leg cramps & Malaria. | Optic neuritis, tinnitus, Haemoglobinuria. | Abdominal pain, hearing loss, skin reactions etc.
Wockhardt UK Ltd (2018).
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Rivaroxaban
| For treating / preventing blood clots in certain patients with AF. Initial treatment of DVT, pulmonary embolism. | Drug allergy, kidney problems caused by liver disease, liver problems, brain surgery, TIA etc. | Mild bleeding, allergic reaction, black / tarry stools, shortness of breath, headaches, chest pain, fatigue etc.
Bayer AG (2019).
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| Rivastigmine | Improves function of nerve cells to the brain. Used to treat dementia. | Known allergy, comes as a tablet or patch. If allergic to patch must not take oral. | Nausea, vomiting, dizziness, headaches, abdominal pain, depression.
Rosemount Pharmaceuticals Ltd (2019).
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| Ranolozine | Chronic angina (chest pain), improves blood flow to the heart. | Medication allergy,
hypotension etc.
| Constipation, dizziness, nausea, light headedness etc.
Menarini International (2017).
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| Ramipril | Used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. Often prescribed following a heart attack. Helps to prevent strokes / heart attacks and kidney problems. | Medication allergy,
hypotension etc.
Pregnant, can cause low blood sugars so diabetics need to regularly check BMs.
| Dry irritating cough, dizziness, light headedness, hypotension etc.
Crescent Pharma (2018).
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| Simvastatin | To lower cholesterol I you have been diagnosed with high blood pressure. Prevents heart disease and strokes. | Drug allergy, do not take with grapefruit,
Pregnancy.
| Very few side-effects.
Hypersensitivity.
Crescent Pharma (2018).
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| Spirolactone | Fluid retention, oedema in heart failure, Reduces salt absorption & maintains potassium levels. | Drug allergy, hypotension etc. | Irregular heartbeat, dizziness, constipation, headaches, nausea etc.
Accord (2020).
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| Stemitil | Corrects chemical imbalances in the brain which in turn helps to prevent nausea and vomiting. | Adrenal tumour, dementia patients as can increase stroke risk, breast feeding as can be passed on to the infant etc. | Low bp, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth, skin rashes, shaking / twitching etc.
Sanofi (2015).
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| Tamsulosin | Reduces tension in the smooth muscle of the prostate & urethra, allowing | Severe liver function, hypersensitivity, postural hypotension etc. | Constipation, nausea, rash, weakness, vomiting etc.
Actavis (2017).
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| Trajenta (Linagliptin) | To treat Type 2 diabetes mellitus | Medication allergy, pancreatic problems. | Headaches, nausea, joint pain, back pain etc.
Boehinger Ingelheim (2019).
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| Tramadol | Treats moderate to severe pain. | Allergic reaction, suffer with seizures, kidney / liver problems etc. | Unpleasant withdrawal symptoms, tiredness, drowsiness etc.
Milpharm Ltd (2018).
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| Warfarin | Anticoagulant: used to treat blood clots and DVTs, pulmonary embolism and stroke prevention in those with AF. | High INR, pregnancy, high blood pressure. | Heavier bleeding, joint pain & swelling, red / brown coloured urine, black / bloody stool.
Sun Pharmaceutical (2019).
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| Zopiclone | Sleeping tablet to treat insomnia. | Allergic reaction, liver and kidney problems, myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness) etc. | Metallic taste in the mouth, dry mouth, daytime sleepiness.
Merkle GmbH, Graf-Arco Strase (2018).
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