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Glossary
Definitions beginning with the letter A
AFSSAPS
AFSSAPS stands for Agence Française de Sécurité Sanitaire des Produits de Santé, the French agency responsible for ensuring the effectiveness, quality and proper use of all healthcare products intended for human use.
Acomplia®
Acomplia® (rimonabant) is the first medicine in a new class: selective CB1 receptor blockers. It is approved in the European Union as an adjunct to diet and exercise for the treatment of obese patients, or overweight patients with associated risk factors such as type 2 diabetes or dyslipidemia.
Actonel®
Actonel® (risedronate) is a third generation bisphosphonate est un biphosphonate makes bones less fracture- prone by inhibiting the action of cells involved in bone degradation and loss. It is recommended for the treatment and prevention of post-menopausal osteoporosis and for the treatment of Paget's disease.
Allegra®/Telfast®
Allegra® (fexofenadine) is a non-sedating antihistamine for seasonal allergic rhinitis (hay fever) and the skin condition chronic idiopathic urticaria (hives).
Amaryl®/Amarel®/Solosa®
Amaryl® (glimepiride) is an orally administered once-daily hypoglycemic sulfonylurea indicated in the treatment of type 2 diabetes, in association with exercise and a controlled diet.
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