Ceftin - the antibiotic cephalosporin, is prescribed for treatment of Bacterial infections caused by sensitive microorganisms: respiratory diseases (bronchitis, pneumonia, abscess of lungs, a pleura empyema, etc.), ENT organs (sinusitis, tonsillitis, pharyngitis, otitis, etc.), urinary tract (pyelonephritis, cystitis, asymptomatic bacteriuria, gonorrhea, etc.), skin and soft tissues (face, pyoderma, impetigo, furunculosis, phlegmon, a wound fever, diamond-skin disease, etc.), bones and joints (osteomyelitis, septic arthritis, etc.), small pelvis (endometritis, adnexitis, cervicitis), sepsis, meningitis, Lyme desease (borreliosis), prevention of infectious complications at operations on Thoracic organs, abdominal cavity, pelvis, joints inc. at operations.
Celebrex - non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug. It has antiinflammatory, febrifugal and analgesic effect, slows down aggregation of thrombocytes. Oppressing COX-2, reduces quantity of Pg (preferentialy in the inflammation center), suppresses exudative and proliferative phases of inflammation. At prescribtion in high doses, prolonged use or specific features of an organism the selectivity decreases.
Celexa - antidepressant. Brings energy, stops feeling of alarm, reduces sensation of fear and tension, eliminates dysphoria, reduces persuasive feelings, practically does not cause sedation. The lasting clinical effect develops in 7-10 days of regular reception. The mechanism of action is connected with selective blockade of the return neuronal serotonin reuptake in synapses of neurons of CNS with a minimum effect concerning reuptake of noradrenaline and dopamine.
Cephalexin - antibacterial agents for systemic use. Cephalosporins of the first generation. Used in the treatment of infections caused by microorganisms susceptible to cefalexin: ENT organs and respiratory tract, genitourinary system, skin and soft tissues, bone tissue and joints.
Clarinex is an antihistamine, anti-allergic, anti-inflammatory drug in the form of tablets. Selectively blocks peripheral histamine H1 receptors. It is used for symptomatic therapy of seasonal and all-year-round allergic rhinitis, chronic idiopathic urticaria.
Claritin prevents development and facilitates the course of allergic reactions. Possesses antiallergic, antipruritic, antiexudative action. Reduces permeability of capillaries, controls oedemata of tissues, removes spasms of smooth muscles. It is prescribed at allergic rhinitis, conjunctivitis, pollinosis, urticaria fever, angioedema, pruritic dermatosis; pseudo-allergic reactions, caused by release of histamine; allergic reactions at stings of insects.
Cleocin has bacteriostatic and bactericidal activity depending on concentration of drug, infectious process and condition of an organism of the patient. Active against aerobic and anaerobic streptococcus (except for enterococci), the majority of staphylococcus except for methicillin-resistant strains, bacteroids except for Bacteroides melaninogenicus, spindle-shaped bacteria
Clomid - anti-estrogen of nonsteroid structure which is taken for treatment of anovular infertility, dysfunctional metrorrhagia, amenorrhea, secondary amenorrheas, post-contraceptive amenorrheas, galactorrhoea (against the background of hypophysis tumor), syndrome of polycystic ovaries (sclerocystic disease of the ovary), Chiari-Frommel disease, androgenic insufficiency, oligospermatism, diagnosis of disturbances of gonadotropic function of hypophysis.
Catapres is a medicine used to treat symptoms high blood pressure, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and cancer pain. Catapres may be used alone or with other medications.
Catapres belongs to a class of drugs called Alpha2 Agonists, Central-Acting, ADHD Agents.
It is not known if Catapres is safe and effective in children younger than 12 years of age.
Clozaril - atypical antipsychotic medicine. Blocks dopamine receptors of CNS and interferes dopamine transfer in basal gangliya and in limbic part of neoncephalon. It is taken at Hypersensitivity, diseases of hemopoietic system (including in anamnesis), alcoholic and toxic psychosis, myasthenia, comas.
Co-Amoxiclav - co-formulated antibacterial agent, combine of bactericidal antibiotic of a broad spectrum of activity, from a group of semi-synthetic penicillin - Amoxicillin and Betalactamase inhibitor.
This product is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems.This product contains 2 medications: clonidine and chlorthalidone.
Cymbalta drug possesses a central mechanism of suppression of a pain syndrome that first of all can be noticed at increase in a threshold of painful sensitivity at pain syndrome of neuropathic etiology.
Cytoxan antineoplastic medicine of alkylating action, it has also immunodepressive effect. It is taken for treatment of small-celled lung cancer, ovarian cancer, cancer of a neck and uterus, cancer of bladder, prostate cancer, blastoma and leucosis.
Danazol is used in endometriosis (with concomitant infertility), benign neoplasms of the breast (fibrocystic mastopathy), primary menorrhagia, premenstrual syndrome, primary premature puberty, gynecomastia.
Dipyridamole medicine for treatment and prevention of thrombosis and thromboembolism, prevention of occlusion of stents and aortocoronary shunts. Expands coronary vessels (preferential arterioles) and causes significant increase in volume speed of a blood velocity. Increases the level of oxygen in a venous blood of a coronary sine and its absorption by a myocardium.
Doryx MPC (doxycycline hyclate) delayed-release tablets for oral use, contain doxycycline hyclate, a tetracycline class drug synthetically derived from oxytetracycline, in a delayed-release formulation consisting of pellets with a modified polymer enteric coat that has increased acid resistance.
Doxycycline is a semi-synthetic antibiotic of a broad spectrum of tetracyclines. Causes bacteriostatic action by suppressing protein synthesis of pathogens as a result of blocking the aminoacyl transport RNA (tRNA) with the "information RNA (rRNA) complex" ribosome.
Enalapril is an angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor (or ACE inhibitor); administered in hypertensive pediatric patients (from 1 month old and above), adults and elderly patients for treatment
Epitol - mood stabilizing agent and antiepileptic medicine. It is effective for treatment of epilepsy (excepting petit mal), maniacal conditions, prevention of maniac-depressive frustration, alcoholic abstinence, neuralgia of trigeminal and glossopalatine nerves, diabetic neuropathy.
Erythromycin is a macrolide antibiotic of bacteriostatic action. In high concentrations and relatively high-sensitivity microorganisms may have a bactericidal effect.
Eskalith - mood stabilizing agent (normalizes a mental state, without causing the general block), renders also antidepressive, sedative and anti-maniacal action. It is prescribed at maniacal and hypomaniacal states of various genesis, affective psychoses, alcoholism, migraine, Menyer's syndrome, sexual frustration, medicinal dependence.
Estrace - oestrogenic drug - 17 - beta oestradiol which is identical to endogenous oestradiol (which is formed in an organism of women, since the first menstrual period up to a menopause), developed by ovaries. Exerts feminizing impact on an organism. Stimulates development of a uterus, uterine tubes, vaginas, stroma and channels of mammary glands, pigmentation in nipples and generative organs, formation of secondary sexual characteristics on female type, growth and closing of epiphysis of long tubular bones.
Exforge the combined antihypertensive which includes amlodipine and valastran. Valsartan - a specific blocker of AT1 receptors of angiotensin II. Amlodipin - calcium channel blocking agents of III generation, inhibits transmembrane receipt of Ca2+ in cardiomyocytes and smooth muscle cells of vessels, by weakening them.
Famvir - antiviral medicine which is taken for prevention and treatment of herpes at primary infection, post-herpetic neuralgia, recurrent genital herpes. Pro-medicine; represents a 6-deoxysidiacetil analog of active antiviral agent of a penciclovir.
Feldene - the drug used for treatment of inflammatory and degenerative diseases of musculo-skeletal system. NSAIDS, renders antiinflammatory, analgestic, antiaggregant and febrifugal action. Not selectively suppresses COX1 and COX2. The analgetic effect is observed in 30 min. after peroral intake, the antiinflammatory effect occurs by the end of the 1 (first) week of treatment by Feldene. After a single dose of Feldene it acts during 24 h.
Fertomid an antiestrogenic medical remedy of a nonsteroidal structure. It is called to activate the ovulation in an infertile female due tosecond-rate ovarian hypo-function, mainly purposed by the functional hypothalamic-hypophyseal disorders. Used to cure anovulatory disorders of cycles of central hypothalamic origin, second-rate amenorrhea of different etiology, menstrual disorder. It is assigned in cases of amenorrhea after the use of contraceptives, the pathological spontaneous outflow of the breast milk not connected with a baby breastfeeding, the syndrome of Stein-Leventhal, Chiari-Frommel syndrome, and oligospermia.
Flagyl - antiprotozoan and antimicrobic drug. It is prescribed at treatment of protozoan inspections (abenteric amebiasis, including amoebic abscess of liver, an intestinal amebiasis, trichomoniasis, giardiasis, balanthidiasis, lambliasis, skin leushmaniosis, mecotic vaginitis, mecotic urethritis), pseudomembranous colitis, gastritises, ulcer, prevention of postoperative complications (especially interventions at segmented intestine, perirectal area, appendectomy, gynecologic operations).
Floxin - antimicrobic broad-spectrum agent from group of fluroquinolone. It is active concerning the microorganisms producing beta lactamelements and fast-growing atypical mycobacteria. It is taken at respiratory infection, the ENT organs, skin, soft tissues, bones, joints, abdominal cavity, urinary tract.
Fosamax - drug for treatment of Paget disease, osteoporosis at women in a postmenopause, osteoporosis at men, a hypercalcemia at malignant tumors. Active alendronate ingredient - non-hormonal specific inhibitor of an osteoclastic bone resorption, suppresses osteoclasts. Taking of Fosamax stimulates bone formation, recovers positive balance between a resorption and recovery of a bone, progressively increases the mineral density of bones, promotes formation of a normal bone tissue with normal histologic structure.
Imusporin 100 Capsule is an immunosuppressant. It works by suppressing your body’s immune response to help accept a newly transplanted organ (e.g., liver, kidney or heart). In rheumatoid arthritis, this immunosuppressive effect reduces inflammation (swelling) of joints and limits joint damage. In psoriasis, it works by reducing the activity of certain immune cells that cause overproduction of skin cells, thus improving scaling and redness.
Kemadrin is a medicinal substance similar in its effect to atropine; It is used to reduce tremor and rigidity of muscles in Parkinsonism.
Antiepileptic agent. The use of Lamictal reduces the pathological activity of neurons without inhibiting their function. Stabilizes the neuronal membranes by affecting Na + channels, blocks excessive release of excitatory amino acids (mainly glutamate), without reducing its normal release.
"Loop" diuretic, used for edematous syndrome with CHF II-III st., liver cirrhosis, kidney disease; swelling of the lungs or brain; arterial hypertension, hypercalcemia. Causes a rapidly advancing, strong and short-term diuresis. Has natriuretic and chlororetic effects, increases the excretion of K +, Ca2 +, Mg2 +.
It is used for the treatment of spasticity in multiple sclerosis, strokes, TBI, meningitis, spinal diseases (infectious, degenerative, tumor and traumatic genesis), in children's cerebral palsy; alcoholism (affective disorders). Reducing the excitability of the end sections of the afferent sensitive fibers and suppressing the intermediate neurons, inhibits the mono- and polysynaptic transmission of nerve impulses; reduces the preliminary stress of the muscle spindles.
Lipitor refers to inhibitors of hydroxymethylglutaryl coenzyme A-reductase. It is used to lower the level of LDL cholesterol (bad cholesterol) in the blood, total cholesterol, triglycerides (another kind of fat) and apolipoprotein B (protein required for cholesterol production). Lipitor is also used to increase the blood cholesterol level of HDL cholesterol (good cholesterol). It is necessary to reduce the risk of hardening of the arteries, which can lead to heart attacks, strokes and peripheral vascular diseases.
Lisinopril is an antihypertensive, vasodilating, cardioprotective drug, an ACE inhibitor that is used to treat hypertension, heart failure, acute myocardial infarction, diabetic nephropathy.
An antifungal agent from the group of imidazole derivatives for external and local applications reduces the synthesis of ergosterol, which is a part of the cell membrane of the microbial wall and leads to a change in its structure and properties. In fungicidal concentrations, it interacts with mitochondrial and peroxidase enzymes, leading to an increase in the concentration of hydrogen peroxide to toxic levels, which also contributes to the destruction of fungal cells. The pills are active against pathogenic dermatophytes, pathogens of multi-colored lichen, erythrasma, gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.
An antimicrobial agent from the nitrofurans group, especially suitable for the treatment of urinary tract infections and prevention of infections after urologic surgery or examinations (cystoscopy, catheterization, etc.). The medicine disrupts the permeability of the cell membrane and protein synthesis in bacteria.
A symptomatic medication against vomiting and nausea of various origins. Used at vomiting caused by radiation therapy or cytotoxic drugs intake, hypotony and atony of the stomach and intestines, biliary dyskinesia, reflux esophagitis, flatulence, aggravation of gastric ulcer and duodenal gut, when performing contrast studies of the gastrointestinal tract. It reduces the moving activity of the esophagus, increases the tone of the lower esophageal sphincter, accelerates gastric emptying, and accelerates the movement of food through the small intestine without causing diarrhea. Stimulates the secretion of prolactin.
Meclizine has antihistaminic and anticholinergic properties. It is used for the prevention and symptomatic treatment of nausea, vomiting and dizziness.
The oral hypoglycemic agent, derived from sulfonylureas of the II generation. Used in complex therapy with insulin to control the blood glucose levels daily in diabetes of the second type. Has pancreatic and extrapancreatic effects. Stimulates the secretion of insulin by lowering the threshold of pancreas beta cells’ stimulation by glucose, improves insulin sensitivity and the degree of its binding to target cells, increases insulin release, enhances the effect the insulin has on glucose uptake by muscle and liver, inhibits lipolysis in the adipose tissue.
A thiazide diuretic of the average intensity, applied in arterial hypertension, edema syndrome of different origin, gestosis and diabetes insipidus. Reduces reabsorption of Na+ at the level of the Henle loop cortical segment, without affecting its segment lying in the medulla of the kidney that detects a weaker diuretic effect compared with furosemide.
A peripheral vasodilator, blocks postsynaptic alpha1-adrenergic receptors and prevents the vasoconstrictive influence of catecholamines. It reduces pressure in the pulmonary veins and the right atrium significantly, it also reduces pulmonary vascular resistance moderately. The drug therapeutic indications include: arterial hypertension; CHF (in combination therapy), Raynaud's syndrome and disease, pheochromocytoma, peripheral vascular spasm on the background of poisoning with ergot alkaloids. Prostatic hyperplasia
Antibiotic with antitumor activity obtained from the Streptomyces caespitosus fungus. It inhibits DNA synthesis, in high concentrations it inhibits the synthesis of protein and RNA. Has a relatively weak immunosuppressive activity.
The drug therapeutic indications include: esophageal cancer, stomach cancer, pancreatic cancer, liver cancer, cancer of the bile ducts, cancer of the colon and rectum, breast cancer, cervical cancer, endometrial cancer, vulvar cancer, non-small cell lung cancer, mesothelioma, cancer of the renal pelvis and ureter, bladder cancer, prostate cancer, malignant tumors of the head and neck, chronic myelocytic leukemia.
A blocker of H1-histamine receptors of the first generation, derived from ethanolamine; eliminates the effects of histamine, mediated through this type of receptors. Promotes the local anaesthesia (when intaken, there is a short numbing of the mucous membranes in the mouth) - only in high doses, it blocks m-cholinergic receptors in the central nervous system, has sedative, hypnotic, antiemetic and antiparkinsonian effects. The therapeutic indications include: allergic conjunctivitis, allergic rhinitis, chronic urticaria, pruritic dermatoses, dermatographism, serum sickness.
The antifungal agent which has activity against dermatophytes, yeasts, dimorphic fungi and eumycetes. It is also active against staphylococci and streptococci. The therapeutical indications of the drug include: mycoses of the gastrointestinal tract, eyes, genital organs, chronic recurrent vaginal candidiasis, dermatomycosis, onychomycosis, Candida, folliculitis, dermatophytosis, systemic fungal infections (blastomycosis, candidiasis, paracoccidioides, coccidioidomycosis, cryptococcosis, histoplasmosis, hromomikoz, sporotrichosis, paronychia, fungal sepsis, fungal pneumonia); leishmaniasis; tinea versicolor, prevention of fungal infections in patients with a high risk of their development. The mechanism of action is inhibition of fungal membrane ergosterol synthesis and the violation of the cell wall permeability.
Nootropil improves cognitive processes, memory, attention, and mental performance.
Nootropilum affects the CNS, by changing the speed of propagation of the excitation in the brain, improves metabolic processes in nerve cells, improves by acting on the rheological characteristics of blood and causing no vasodilatory action.
An antimicrobial agent from the fluoroquinolone group. It has a broad spectrum of antibacterial action. The therapeutical indications include bacterial infection of the urinary tract (pyelonephritis, cystitis, urethritis), genitals (prostatitis, cervicitis, endometritis), gastrointestinal tract (salmonellosis, shigellosis), uncomplicated gonorrhea. Also used to prevent infections in patients with granulocytopenia, diarrhea of travelers.
A tricyclic antidepressant with a relatively short latency period. It has almost no sedative effect. therapeutical indications include: depressive phases of a manic-depressive psychosis, all other forms of endogenous depression (reactive and neurotic). In combination with amitriptyline it is used for depressions that occurred during treatment with reserpine. In combination with neuroleptics, it is used in the treatment of depression that developed during treatment of schizophrenic psychoses.
An antispasmodic drug, which removes pain and reduces the tone of smooth muscles: gastrointestinal tract, biliary tract, uterus, it also relaxes the detrusor (direct antispasmodic and m-anticholinergic effect). Increases bladder capacity, reduces the frequency of detrusor contractions, hinders urination. Well tolerated when appointed for a long term. Used in neurogenic bladder (including detrusor hyperreflexia, multiple sclerosis or spina bifida), urinary incontinence (of idiopathic origin), nocturnal enuresis (in children older than 5 years).
The drug dilates coronary vessels (mostly arterioles) and causes a significant increase in volumetric blood flow velocity. Increases the content of oxygen in venous blood of coronary sinus and its absorption by myocardium. Promotes the development of collateral coronary circulation, reduction in a systemic vascular resistance, improves microcirculation, has angioprotective action.
Plavix is an antiplatelet drug; specific and active inhibitor of platelet aggregation; has a coronary-dilating effect. The use of Plavix is indicated for the prevention of atherothrombotic complications in adult patients with myocardial infarction in adult patients with an acute coronary syndrome. The drug is also indicated to prevent atherothrombotic and thromboembolic complications, including a stroke, atrial fibrillation in patients with atrial fibrillation, who have at least one risk factor for vascular complications and who cannot take indirect anticoagulants and have a low risk of bleeding.
The drug is a prodrug and is activated in the acidic environment of the secretory tubules in the parietal cells. It reduces basal and stimulated secretion regardless of the nature of the stimulus. Prescribed in case of erosive ulcerative diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and eradication of Helicobacter pylori in infected patients with gastric and duodenal ulcer.
Prometrium is used as part of hormone replacement therapy for women who underwent menopause (menopause) and did not have a hysterectomy (surgical removal of the uterus). Prometrium is also used to cause menstruation for women of childbearing age.
An anti-climax combined drug which has estrogenic and gestagenic effect, restores the balance of endogenous hormones.
Estrogens regulate the development of the female reproductive system functions’ preservation, the formation of female secondary sex characteristics. The list of indications includes: vasomotor symptoms associated with estrogen deficiency in the body, osteoporosis associated with estrogen deficiency, atrophic urethritis and atrophic vaginitis.
Antiemetic, which is a specific blocker of dopamine (D2) and serotonin receptors. It has antiemetic effect, eliminates nausea and hiccups. Reduces moving activity of the esophagus, increases the tone of the lower esophageal sphincter, accelerates gastric emptying and the movement of food through the small intestine without causing diarrhea. Stimulates the secretion of prolactin.
Septra - Sulfamethoxazole is an antibiotic that treats various types of infections caused by bacteria. The combination of sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim is used to treat ear infection, urinary tract infection, prostate infection, bronchitis, travelers' diarrhea and pneumocystis pneumonia. The drug is available in the form of tablets, as well as in liquid form.
Sinemet - a combined remedy based on Levodopum + Carbidopum. In the treatment of Parkinson's syndrome and disease, Sinemet proved to be one of the most effective drug. The reviews are mostly positive, because it allows to reduce "inhibition" in patients who have been treated with other medications. For each patient, the dosage is selected individually, together with the frequency of admission.
Sumycin - An antibiotic based on tetracycline, a brand of such pharmaceutical companies as Bristol-Myers Squibb, Apothecon, Par Pharmaceutical.
Tegretol - anticonvulsant drug, dibenzodiazepine derivative. It also has neurotropic and psychotropic action. Indications for use: epilepsy, alcohol withdrawal syndrome, idiopathic trigeminal neuralgia and trigeminal neuralgia with multiple sclerosis (typical and atypical), idiopathic neuralgia of the glossopharyngeal nerve, diabetic neuropathy with pain syndrome, diabetes insipidus of central genesis,
is given to patients for treating severe acne that do not respond to other medicines
Teramycin acts depressingly on pathogens of many diseases, as well as biomycin. It is less toxic and longer preserves its action in the body. The medicine is used for the treatment of anthrax, teileriosis, cholera and pasteurellosis and other diseases.
Tetracycline has a wide range of antibacterial activity. It interferes with the formation of a complex between the transport RNA and the ribosome, which leads to a violation of protein synthesis by a microbial cell. Active in relation to most gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, spiophets, leptospires, rickettsiaes, trachomae pathogens, ornithosis, and large viruses.
Trental - is an angioprotector, which improves blood microcirculation. It is prescribed for the treatment of circulatory disorders of various etiologies.
Urispas is an oral antispasmodic drug approved to prevent bladder spasms caused by urethral catheterization, infectious and /or inflammatory diseases of the urogenital system or neurological disorders.
Valtrex is an antiviral. The active substance - valaciclovir - penetrates into the affected cell, interacts with enzymes, is embedded in the DNA of the pathogen. It is active against Herpes Simplex, Cytomegalovirus, Varicella-Zoster, Epstein-Barr, HHV-6 (herpes simplex type 6).
Vasotec- an antihypertensive drug based on the action of the active ingredient Enalapril, whose mechanism of action is associated with inhibition of the activity of the angiotensin-converting enzyme, leading to a decrease in the formation of the vasoconstrictor factor - angiotensin II and simultaneously to the activation of the formation of kinin and prostacyclin possessing a vasodilating action.
Voltaren has various forms of release but the topical gel is the most popular. The use of Voltaren gel leads to a reduction in edema of the tissues, pain and a reduction in the recovery time of the functions of damaged joints, ligaments, tendons and muscles.
The drug reduces the severity of acute pain an hour after its application. Due to the water-alcohol basis, this topical remedy also has a local anesthetic and cooling effect.
Voveran SR is the special formulation of Voveran, developed for the suspended release of its active ingredients and, consequently, a prolonged period of action. Apart from this feature, it has no notable characteristics differentiating it from the original medicine – an analgesic that provides satisfying results in the treatment of moderate pain syndromes. It helps with a wide range of painful conditions allowing patients to stop the pain before it grows stronger or control it in case of chronic joint diseases. In general, the new form provides better results in particular in the treatment of prolonged pain.
Zithromax - antibiotic of a wide spectrum of action. Antibiotic-azalide, a representative of a new subgroup of macrolide antibiotics. In the focus of inflammation it has a bactericidal effect. For the active ingredient of Zithromax, Azithromycin, all the gram-positive cocci (except those bacteria which are resistant to erythromycin) are susceptible.
Zovirax in the form of a cream for external use is prescribed for the treatment of infections of the skin and mucous membranes caused by the herpes simplex virus type 1 and 2, including herpes lips. Eye ointment is used for keratitis caused by the herpes simplex virus type 1 and 2. Zovirax inside and in the form of a solution for infusion is used in the presence of herpes zoster and chicken pox;
Indications for taking Zovirax in the form of tabletsis a:treatment of infections of the mucous membranes and skin caused by the herpes simplex virus type 1 and 2, including genital herpes; treatment of patients with severe immunodeficiency (mainly, with the expanded clinical picture of AIDS, with HIV infection), who underwent bone marrow transplantation.
Zyloprim is a tablet the effect of which appears due to the mechanism of action of its basic component called Allopurinol. This medicine is prescribed as a treatment of hyperuricemia, primary and secondary gout, urolithiasis with the formation of urinary calculi, hemoblastoma, cytostatic and radiation therapy of tumors, psoriasis, traumatic toxicosis. It is used as a corticosteroid therapy for the prevention of urinary acid nephropathy, malignant neoplasms and congenital disorders of purine metabolism in children.
