✅ Reviewed by a Registered Pharmacist NZ — Information based on New Zealand prescribing guidelines. What is Nifedipine? Nifedipine (generic name: nifedipine) is a medication used primarily for hypertension, angina, and Raynaud’s phenomenon. Nifedipine modified-release tablets (Adalat) are funded by Pharmac. Several generic MR formulations are also subsidised. In New Zealand, Adalat CR (nifedipine modified-release)…
✅ Reviewed by a Registered Pharmacist NZ — Information based on New Zealand prescribing guidelines. What is Isosorbide Mononitrate? Isosorbide Mononitrate (generic name: isosorbide mononitrate) is a medication used primarily for prevention and long-term management of angina pectoris in coronary artery disease. Isosorbide mononitrate modified-release tablets (Imdur) are funded by Pharmac on the Pharmaceutical Schedule…
✅ Reviewed by a Registered Pharmacist NZ — Information based on New Zealand prescribing guidelines. What is Glyceryl Trinitrate? Glyceryl Trinitrate (generic name: glyceryl trinitrate (GTN)) is a medication used primarily for acute angina relief and prevention of angina attacks in coronary artery disease. GTN is funded on the Pharmaceutical Schedule by Pharmac in sublingual…
📋 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 Naltrexone? Naltrexone is an opioid receptor antagonist supporting abstinence in opioid and alcohol use disorders. This medication…
📋 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 Naloxone? Naloxone is an opioid receptor antagonist used to reverse opioid overdose — a life-saving emergency medicine….
📋 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 Etoricoxib? Etoricoxib is a highly selective COX-2 inhibitor NSAID for arthritis and acute pain with lower GI…
📋 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 Raloxifene? Raloxifene is a selective oestrogen receptor modulator (SERM) for postmenopausal osteoporosis and breast cancer risk reduction….
📋 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 Testosterone (TRT)? Testosterone is the primary male sex hormone used as testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) for hypogonadism….
📋 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 Chlorphenamine? Chlorphenamine (chlorpheniramine) is a first-generation sedating antihistamine for allergic conditions and acute allergic reactions. This medication…
📋 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 Diphenhydramine? Diphenhydramine is a first-generation H1 antihistamine with significant sedative properties, used for allergic reactions and motion…