Tag: International

  • Prothrombin Time and INR (International Normalized Ratio)

    Prothrombin Time and INR (International Normalized Ratio)

    Indications: Used to be a bleeding disorder, whether congenital or acquired, examination serves primarily to monitor patients on oral anticoagulant treatment based on anticoagulants. These drugs lower blood clotting by decreasing the synthesis of factors II, VII, IX and X coagulation. This assay is also used to assess liver function in case of failure as…

  • List of Drugs Mentioned in International Nonproprietary Name (INN)

    List of Drugs Mentioned in International Nonproprietary Name (INN)

    with their most common trade names ABC = abacavir: Abac®, Abamune®, Ziagen® Acyclovir: Viratup®, Zovirax® ASA = acetylsalicylic acid = ASA = aspirin ascorbic acid = vitamin C: Laroscorbine®, Vitascorbol® Folic acid = vitamin B9 Folinic acid: Refolinon® Valproic acid = sodium valproate: Convulex®, Depakine®, Epilim® Albendazole: Eskazole®, Zentel® Aluminum (hydroxide): Maalox® Amitriptyline: Elavil®, Laroxyl®,…