Author: Brian Holtry

Atripla is a treatment for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection in adults aged 18 and over who have previously been treated with other antiretroviral medicines and have their HIV-1 infection under control for at least three months. Patients must not have experienced failure of a previous HIV therapy. If you are taking any of these medicines, tell your doctor immediately.

Aptivus belongs to a group of medicines called protease inhibitors and is used in the treatment of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection. Aptivus is an inhibitor of the HIV protease enzyme which the HIV needs to multiply. By inhibiting the protease enzyme Aptivus helps control HIV infection.

Amoxil is used to treat infections in different parts of the body caused by bacteria. It is also used to stop infections when you have a tooth removed or other surgery.

The active substance in each capsule is 250 mg or 500 mg amoxicillin. The other ingredients are magnesium stearate (E572), erythrosine (E127), indigo carmine (E132), titanium dioxide (E171), yellow iron oxide (E172) and gelatin.

Amikacin is an antibiotic and belongs to the group of medicines called aminoglycosides. Amikin is used to treat serious infections caused by certain bacteria.

Amikacin Injection is one of a group of antibiotic medicines called ‘aminoglycosides’. Amikacin Injection is used in the treatment of serious infections caused by bacteria sensitive to amikacin.

AmBisome is an antifungal antibiotic. The active ingredient in AmBisome is amphotericin B. Before you are given AmBisome your doctor will check that your fever is not due to bacteria or viruses.

Ambirix is a vaccine used in infants, children and adolescents from 1 year up to and including 15 years to prevent two infectious diseases: hepatitis A and hepatitis B. The vaccine works by causing the body to produce its own protection (antibodies) against these infectious diseases.

Altargo is used to treat bacterial infections affecting small areas of skin. Infections that may be treated include impetigo (which causes crusting scabs on infected areas), cuts, grazes and stitched wounds.

Agrippal is a vaccine. This vaccine helps to protect you or your child against influenza (flu), particularly in subjects who run a high risk of associated complications. The use of Agrippal should be based on official recommendations.