Common Products
INJECTABLES
Injections are an important means of administering medical treatment. An injection is a method of putting medication into the body of the patient with a hollow needle and syringe which is pierced through the skin long enough for the medication to be forced into the body. There are generally three types of injections – subcutaneous (directed at tissues under the skin), intramuscular (into a muscle) and intravenous (into a vein). The correct choice of injection site and the use of precise technique influence the effectiveness of the medication. Compounded injections are often used to minimise the number of times the patient has to be injected
TRANSDERMAL CREAMS, GELS and SPRAYS
The major benefit of using creams or gels compared to capsules is that the amount of medication required is generally much less. Capsules and tablets are actively broken down (metabolised) by the gut wall and liver, which reduces their ability to get to the body cells where they function. Thus capsule preparations of medication generally require higher pharmacological dosing in order to achieve a clinical response. Transdermal creams and gels are able to deliver more than 90% of most medications compared to less than 5% when taken orally.
TROCHES
Troches are similar to a lozenge. They are specifically designed to dissolve in the mouth over a period of 15-30 minutes. Troches are formulated to ensure that the medication is absorbed directly through the blood stream, which avoids the destruction by the liver. It appears that between the upper cheek and the gum works as the best cavity for the troche to dissolve. You can rinse your mouth with warm water shortly before taking the troche to speed the process up slightly. Troches are scored into quarters on the underside. They can be cut with a sharp knife into 1/2 or 1/4 doses. Troches often combine multiple medications, which reduces the amount of medications a patient needs to take. The dosage depends on the directions of your Doctor. Troches are provided in various pleasant tasting flavours and Panacea only uses “stevia” a natural sweetener to make the troche more palatable.
TESTOSTERONE
Testosterone is a steroid hormone from the androgen group and is found in humans and other vertebrates. In humans testosterone is secreted primarily by the testicles of males and, to a lesser extent, the ovaries of females. Small amounts are also secreted by the adrenal glands. It is the principal male sex hormone and an anabolic steroid. In men, testosterone plays a key role in the development of male reproductive tissues such as the testis and prostate as well as promoting secondary sexual characteristics such as increased muscle, bone mass, and the growth of body hair.In addition, testosterone is essential for health and well-being as well as the prevention of osteoporosis. Testosterone (testosterone cypionate injection) Injection is indicated for replacement therapy in the male in conditions associated with symptoms of deficiency or absence of endogenous testosterone.