Malaria is caused by parasite and transmitted from person to another person by infected female anopheles mosquito bites. The symptoms include fever, headache, and vomiting. These symptoms usually start appearing in a week or fortnight of mosquito bite. Sivearity of the symptoms depend upon the immunity of the people affected.

Here is the list of medications that are available at International Drug Mart

Anti-Malarial Agents Generic for Aralen (Chloroquine Phosphate)
Generic for Chloroquine (Chloroquine Phosphate)
Generic for Fansidar Sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine)
Generic for Lariam Mefloquine)
Generic for Mefloquine (Mefloquine)
Generic for Mellaril (Thioridazine)
Generic for Quinine (Quinine)
Generic for Periostat (Doxycycline)is used for suppressing malaria given for travelers. This is an antibiotic to fight against bacterial infections.

There are two types of tests namely microscopic and non-microscopic blood tests done to diagnose the presence of malaria infection.To prevent yourself from this disease you have to protect yourself from mosquito bites. Take preventive measures to protect by using bed nets, staying away from malaria prone places.

For more information on these mediactions you can contact us at info@internationaldrugmart.com

Anti-viral medications are used for treating viral infections. These medicines are used for specific viruses only. International Drug Mart has Anti-viral medications used for treating HIV, herpes, influenza and hepatitis C. We have provided you with the list of drugs below for your reference.

Medicines available at International Drug Mart for viral infections Generic for Acyclovir (Acyclovir)

Anti-virals used for treating Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
Generic for Combivir Lamivudine - Zidovudine)Generic for Crixivan (Indinavir)
Generic for Epivir (Lamivudine)
Generic for Epivir (3TC) (Lamivudine)
Generic for Retrovir (Zidovudine)
Generic for Sustiva (Efavirenz)
Generic for Videx (Didanosine)
Generic for Videx (Didanosine) (DDI)
Generic for Viracept (Nelfinavir)
Generic for Viramune (Nevirapine)
Generic for Zerit (Stavudine) (D4T)
Generic for Ziagen(Abacavir)

The very important thing is that patients should not skip the medicines. For information on drug interaction visit the respective drug pages.

Generic medications for herpes infections.

Generic for Famvir (Famciclovir)
Generic for Valtrex (Valacyclovir)
Generic for Zovirax (Acyclovir). These medications are used for primary or recurrent genital herpes outbreak .

Some of the common side effects that might occur while using the antivirals for herpes are headache, diarrhea, vomiting and joint pain. For detailed information visit individual drug page. While under treatment it might take less time in transmitting disease to others. Consult your doctor before you stop your medications.

Antiviral used for the treating influenza - Generic for Amantadine (Amantadine)

Antival for Hepatitis C - Generic
for Rebetol (Ribavirin)

For any clarifications about the medications above you can mail us at info@internationaldrugmart.com

Cholesterol is wax like in nature produced by liver and present in all cells and blood. When the level of cholesterol rises beyond the normal levels might result in heart attacks.

There are two types of cholesterol in our bodies namely LDL and HDL, which are called bad and good cholesterol respectively. LDL is the one which is responsible for causing heart diseases.

The symptoms are not very prominent to find at the initial stage unless the levels go high so it is always better to get your blood tested for Cholesterol level. This is the only way to know whether you are having cholesterol or not.

Total Cholesterol Levels If the cholesterol level is< 200 it is normal,
200 - 239 almost high cholesterol and if >240 high cholesterol LDL Levels
LDL levels less than 100 is normal.
If it is between 160 - 189 it is high.
If it is above 190 it is very high.

Exercise and low cholesterol diet along with medications will help in lowering risk of getting heart attacks. Research had found that having nuts, oatmeal, and soy protein would bring down your bad cholesterol levels.

Generic Medications for Cholesterol at International Drug Mart

Generic for Altocor (Lovastatin)
Generic Caduet (Amlodipine)
Generic for Crestor (Rosuvastatin)
Generic for Lipitor (Atorvastatin)
Generic Lopid (Gemfibrozil)
Generic for Lovastatin (Lovastatin)
Generic for Mevacor (Lovastatin)
Generic for Niaspan (Nicotonic acid)
Generic for Pravachol (Pravastatin)
Generic for Tricor (Fenofibrate)
Generic for Vytorin (Simvastatin Ezetimibe)
Generic for Zetia (Ezetimibe)
Generic for Zocor (Simvastatin)

Herbal Products at International Drug Mart for Cholesterol
The herb Lasuna helps in preventing the deposition of cholesterol on the walls of arteries. Lean Tea helps in regulates cholesterol metabolism.

Glaucoma is a damage caused in the optic nerve. This can even result in the vision loss if un-noticed. The loss of vision is very slow that people will not be able to recognize it unless it is in advance stage. Early detection of the disease can prevent the vision loss.

Two common Glaucoma types are primary open-angle glaucoma and acute angle-closure glaucoma. There will be gradual loss of vision in both the types of Glaucoma. Eye pains, redness in the eye are the symptoms experienced by the people having acute angle closure glaucoma.

Depending on the type and intensity of the glaucoma either medication or surgery is opted to reduce the pressure of the optic nerve. Various medicines that are available at International Drug Mart used for the treatment of Glaucoma.

Eye Drops
Generic for Alphagan P O (Brimonidine Tartrate)
Generic for Betoptic (Betaxolol)
Generic for Cosopt (Dorzolamide-Timolol)
Generic for Iopidine (Apraclonidine)
Generic for Isopto Carpine (Pilocarpine)
Generic for Levobunolol (Levobunolol)
Generic for Trusopt (Oxcarbazepine)

Prescription tablet that is prescribed for Glaucoma
Generic for Acetazolamide (Acetazolamide)

People with diabetes always fear on what they have to eat. After reading this diet plan below I am sure that this fear will disappear. The intake of sweets has to be reduced and be careful on the amount of carbohydrates you take daily. Plan your diet with correct amount of nutrients and regularize the time you eat with less amount of food with increasing the frequency of your intake. It is better to avoid intake of alcohol and reduce the amount of sugar.

Plan your diet as per calories that you are supposed to take. Out of the total daily calorie intake 45% to 65% of carbohydrates, 15% - 20% proteins and 20% - 35% fats. Eat fruits and vegetables to get right amount of minerals and vitamins. These fruits and vegetables must be taken 5 servings a day especially giving more importance to vegetables.

American diabetic association recommends vegetables like spinach, broccoli, cabbage, asparagus, mushrooms and string beans, which have low amount of carbohydrates to be included in the diet of the patients having diabetes.

Since fruits contain carbohydrates. So while including fruits in your diet also look into the amount of carbohydrate you have planned for the day and accordingly chose the right type of fruit in your diet. Fruits like apple, berries and peaches can be included in the diet.

International Drug Mart has blood glucose monitoring devices to keep a track of blood sugar level. You can visit our Glucose Monitors section for more details.

Here is the list with the details of the drugs, which were ordered the most by our customers at International Drug Mart in the month of June 2008. We have presented the list in such a way that most frequent ordered prescription medications are on top and so on.

This might be helpful to know what are the medications that are being brought by our customers for different kinds of diseases.
Generic For Propecia 1mg - For male pattern of hair loss
Generic For Viagra 100mg - For erectile dysfunction
Generic For Plavix 75mg - For heart attacks
Generic For Lipitor 40mg, 20mg and 10mg - For hypercholesterolemia
Generic For Effexor Xr 150mg - For depressions
Generic For Fosamax 70mg - For osteoporosis
Generic For Nexium 40mg - For gastroesophageal reflux
Generic For Flomax 0.4mg - For treating enlarged prostate gland
Generic For Celebrex 200mg - For Osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis
Generic For Actonel 35mg - For osteoporosis in postmenopausal women
Generic For Hydrochlorothiazide 25mg - For Hypertension
Generic For Amoxicillin 500mg - For treating bacterial infections
Generic For Norvasc 10mg - For Agina
Generic For Lisinopril 10mg - For Hypertension
Generic For Prednisone 20mg - For treating allergies.

For any information regarding the top selling drugs you mail us at info@internationaldrugmart.com

Any body can get affected by fungal infections but it takes few weeks to get cured of fungal infections. There are various types of fungal infections like athlete’s foot, ringworm, jock itch and fungal infections caused in nail and skin too.

Fungal nail infections are the most common in the senior people above the age of 60. Fungus easily grows in a warm and wet place. People whose hands or legs mostly in contact with water get affected easily. It can be prevented by not keeping your hands and foot away from wetness. You can protect your hands by wearing proper gloves and foot by wearing cotton socks.

Ringworm is a fungal infection, which appears like a rash on the body in red color and in a ring shape with the middle or the center portion very clear. In Athlete’s foot the fungus infections occurs between the toes. Jock itch found in men appears on the groin area. Vaginal fungal infection will result in inflammation of vagina that causes discharge or itching.

There are various drugs that are used for treating fungal/yeast infections like ringworm, athlete’s feet, tinea infections, jock itch other fungal infections associated with nails, hair, skin, lungs and vaginal candidal infections. Here are the medications that are available at International Drug Mart at lower price.

Generic for Clotrimazole (Clotrimazole)
Generic for Fulvicin (Griseofulvin)
Generic for Mycelex (Nifugal B Cream 15gm)
Generic for Clotrimazole-betamethasone (Clotrimazole-betamethasone)
Generic for Grifulvin (Griseofulvin)
Generic for Sporanox (Itraconazole)
Generic for Diflucan (Fluconazole)
Generic for Griseofulvin (Griseofulvin)
Generic for Monistat (Miconazole)