✅ Reviewed by a Registered Pharmacist NZ | Last updated: May 2026 | This information is for educational purposes only and does not replace advice from your doctor or pharmacist. What is azithromycin? Azithromycin is a macrolide antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections. It is commonly prescribed for chest infections (community-acquired pneumonia), skin infections, sexually…
✅ Reviewed by a Registered Pharmacist NZ | Last updated: May 2026 | This information is for educational purposes only and does not replace advice from your doctor or pharmacist. What is lithium? Lithium is a mood stabiliser used primarily to treat bipolar disorder. It reduces the frequency and severity of manic and depressive episodes….
✅ Reviewed by a Registered Pharmacist NZ | Last updated: May 2026 | This information is for educational purposes only and does not replace advice from your doctor or pharmacist. What is codeine? Codeine is a mild opioid pain reliever and cough suppressant. In New Zealand, codeine-containing products are available on prescription and in some…
✅ Reviewed by a Registered Pharmacist NZ | Last updated: May 2026 | This information is for educational purposes only and does not replace advice from your doctor or pharmacist. What is norethisterone? Norethisterone is a synthetic progestogen (progesterone-like hormone) used in contraception and to treat hormone-related conditions. In New Zealand, it is found in…
✅ Reviewed by a Registered Pharmacist NZ | Last updated: May 2026 | This information is for educational purposes only and does not replace advice from your doctor or pharmacist. What is glipizide? Glipizide is a sulfonylurea diabetes medicine used to lower blood glucose in people with type 2 diabetes. It stimulates the pancreas to…
✅ Reviewed by a Registered Pharmacist NZ | Last updated: May 2026 | This information is for educational purposes only and does not replace advice from your doctor or pharmacist. What is dabigatran? Dabigatran (brand name Pradaxa) is a direct oral anticoagulant (DOAC) used to prevent blood clots and strokes. It is used mainly for…
✅ Reviewed by a Registered Pharmacist NZ | Last updated: May 2026 | This information is for educational purposes only and does not replace advice from your doctor or pharmacist. What is escitalopram? Escitalopram is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant. It is the refined version of citalopram and is considered one of the…
✅ Reviewed by a Registered Pharmacist NZ | Last updated: May 2026 | This information is for educational purposes only and does not replace advice from your doctor or pharmacist. What is methotrexate? Methotrexate is a disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARD) used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, and other autoimmune conditions. At the low doses used…
✅ Reviewed by a Registered Pharmacist NZ | Last updated: May 2026 | This information is for educational purposes only and does not replace advice from your doctor or pharmacist. What is candesartan? Candesartan is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and heart failure. It is often prescribed when…
✅ Reviewed by a Registered Pharmacist NZ | Last updated: May 2026 | This information is for educational purposes only and does not replace advice from your doctor or pharmacist. What is pantoprazole? Pantoprazole is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) used to reduce stomach acid. It is used to treat acid reflux (GORD), stomach ulcers,…