📋 Reviewed by a Registered Pharmacist NZ — This information is for general educational purposes only and does not replace professional medical advice. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting, stopping, or changing any medication. What is Nystatin? Nystatin is a polyene antifungal used topically and orally (non-absorbed) to treat Candida infections of the…
📋 Reviewed by a Registered Pharmacist NZ — This information is for general educational purposes only and does not replace professional medical advice. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting, stopping, or changing any medication. What is Fluconazole? Fluconazole is a triazole antifungal used for treatment and prevention of fungal infections including oral and…
📋 Reviewed by a Registered Pharmacist NZ — This information is for general educational purposes only and does not replace professional medical advice. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting, stopping, or changing any medication. What is Methylprednisolone? Methylprednisolone is a potent synthetic corticosteroid used for acute inflammatory and autoimmune conditions, often given by…
📋 Reviewed by a Registered Pharmacist NZ — This information is for general educational purposes only and does not replace professional medical advice. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting, stopping, or changing any medication. What is Dexamethasone? Dexamethasone is a potent synthetic glucocorticoid used for a wide range of inflammatory, allergic, oncological, and…
📋 Reviewed by a Registered Pharmacist NZ — This information is for general educational purposes only and does not replace professional medical advice. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting, stopping, or changing any medication. What is Prednisolone (Oral)? Prednisolone is an oral glucocorticoid (corticosteroid) with potent anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive properties. This medication is…
📋 Reviewed by a Registered Pharmacist NZ — This information is for general educational purposes only and does not replace professional medical advice. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting, stopping, or changing any medication. What is Theophylline? Theophylline is a xanthine bronchodilator used for COPD and severe persistent asthma in patients who have…
📋 Reviewed by a Registered Pharmacist NZ — This information is for general educational purposes only and does not replace professional medical advice. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting, stopping, or changing any medication. What is Fluticasone Inhaler? Fluticasone propionate is an inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) used as a preventer inhaler for asthma and…
📋 Reviewed by a Registered Pharmacist NZ — This information is for general educational purposes only and does not replace professional medical advice. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting, stopping, or changing any medication. What is Ipratropium? Ipratropium is a short-acting muscarinic antagonist (SAMA) bronchodilator inhaler used for COPD and acute asthma. This…
📋 Reviewed by a Registered Pharmacist NZ — This information is for general educational purposes only and does not replace professional medical advice. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting, stopping, or changing any medication. What is Montelukast? Montelukast is a leukotriene receptor antagonist used for asthma and allergic rhinitis. This medication is funded…
📋 Reviewed by a Registered Pharmacist NZ — This information is for general educational purposes only and does not replace professional medical advice. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting, stopping, or changing any medication. What is Salmeterol? Salmeterol is a long-acting beta-2 adrenergic agonist (LABA) bronchodilator used for asthma and COPD, always in…