Wednesday, July 12, 2006

Banned Drugs floating around

A friend of mine sent me this mail. I have not personally validated it , yet I am putting this up for information and comments. India has definitely become a dumping ground for a lot of banned drugs and it is pity that the educated and empowered middle class also seem to care little.

THESE DRUGS HAVE BEEN GLOBALLY DISCONTINUED BUT ARE AVAILABLE IN INDIA .

ANALGIN:
This is a pain-killer. Reason for ban: Bone marrow depression.
Brand name: Novalgin

CISAPRIDE:
Acidity, constipation. Reason for ban : irregular heartbeat
Brand name : Ciza, Syspride

DROPERIDOL
Anti-depressant. Reason for ban : Irregular heartbeat.
Brand name : Droperol

FURAZOLIDONE:
Antidiarrhoeal. Reason for ban : Cancer.
Brand name : Furoxone, Lomofen

NIMESULIDE:
Painkiller, fever. Reason for ban : Liver failure.
Brand name : Nise, Nimulid

NITROFURAZONE:
Antibacterial cream. Reason for ban : Cancer.
Brand name : Furacin

PHENOLPHTHALEIN:
Laxative. Reason for ban : Cancer.
Brand name : Agarol

PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE:
Cold and Cough. Reason for ban : Stroke.
Brand name : D'cold, Vicks Action-500

OXYPHENBUTAZONE:
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug. Reason for ban : Bone
marrow depression.
Brand name : Sioril

PIPERAZINE:
Anti-worms. Reason for ban : Nerve damage.
Brand name : Piperazine

QUINIODOCHLOR:
Anti-diarrhoeal. Reason for ban : Damage to sight.
Brand name : Enteroquinol

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