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Arteries have thin muscles within their walls to be able to withstand the pressure of the heart pumping blood to the far reaches of the body. Veins don't have a significant muscle lining, and there is nothing pumping blood back to the heart except physiology. Blood returns to the heart because the body's large muscles squeeze the veins as they contract in their normal activity of moving the body. The normal activities of moving the body returns the blood back to the heart.
There are two types of veins in the leg; superficial veins and deep veins. Superficial veins lie just below the skin and are easily seen on the surface. Deep veins, as their name implies, are located deep within the muscles of the leg. Blood flows from the superficial veins into the deep venous system through small perforator veins. Superficial and perforator veins have one-way valves within them that allow blood to flow only in the direc...
AGRYLIN®
(anagrelide hydrochloride) Capsules
Name: AGRYLIN® (anagrelide hydrochloride)
Dosage Form: 0.5 mg capsules for oral administration
Active Ingredient: AGRYLIN® Capsules contain 0.5 mg of anagrelide
base (as anagrelide hydrochloride).
Inactive Ingredients: Anhydrous Lactose NF, Crospovidone NF, Lactose
Monohydrate NF, Magnesium stearate NF, Microcrystalline cellulose NF, Povidone
USP.
Pharmacological Classification: Platelet-reducing agent.
Chemical Name: 6,7-dichloro-1,5-dihydroimidazo[2,1-b]quinazolin-2(3H)-one
monohydrochloride monohydrate.
Molecular formula: C10H7Cl2N3O•HCl•H2O
Molecular weight: 310.55 Structural formula:
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Appearance: Off-white powder
Solubility:
Water……………………….. Very slightly soluble
Dimethyl Sulfoxide………… Sparingly soluble
Dimethylformamide………... Sparingly soluble
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:
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Before taking anagrelide, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.
This medication should not be used if you have certain medical conditions. Before using this medicine, consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have: severe liver disease.
Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: heart problems (e.g., heart attack, heart failure, irregular heartbeat), lung problems, kidney problems, liver problems.
This drug may make you dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do any activity that requires alertness until you are sure...
Last reviewed on RxList: 12/16/2011
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.
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