Saturday, December 4, 2010

Cosmetic Treatment Fillers

Here is a chart to view all the fillers used in cosmetic treatments and surgery's. This list is pretty complete but a lot of these are most likely outdated or not in use anymore. Visit this link to find more information. If your interested in the cosmetic treatment of Lipoatrophy http://www.clinicestetica.com/ was founded in 2001 to create seeking non-surgical permanent and semi-permanent solutions for cosmetic and reconstructive procedures, using a wide selection of products with proven safety and efficiency from around the world.

Product Name
Substance Type
Common Use
Claimed Effective Lifespan
Achyal
Hyaluronic acid
 Lips 
Over 24 months
Aquamid
Hhydrogel
Wrinkles, glabellar frowns, nasolabial folds, the depressed corners of the mouth, Lip augmentation 
Over 24 months 
Artecoll
Round PMMA beads in a bovine collagen
Nasal labial folds, Lips, Wrinkles and scars 
Over 24 months 
Bio-Alcamid
Poly-Alkyl-Imide
Facial defining and improving scars
Over 24 months 
Cymetra
Human tissue
 lips, nasolabial folds, deep wrinkles and fine lines, as well as acne and depressed scars. 
3 to 6 months
Dermalive

Irregular PMMA beads in hyaluronic acid
Lips and fine lines and wrinkles
Over 24 months 
Dermalive Deep
Irregular PMMA beads in hyaluronic acid
Nasal labial folds and deep wrinkles 
Up to 12 months 
Evolence™
Porcine (Pig) Collagen
Nasal labial folds, lips and other lines 
Over 24 months 
Evolution
Polyacrylamide copolymer gel
Nasal labial folds, lips and other lines 
3 to 6 months 
Hylaform
Hyaluronic acid
Nasal labial folds, lines at the side of the mouth.
3 to 6 months 
Hylaform Fineline
Hyaluronic acid
Nasal labial folds, lines at the side
of the mouth. 
3 to 6 months 
Hylaform Plus
Hyaluronic acid
Deeper folds and lips 
3 to 6 months 
Newfill
Polylactic acid
fine lines, wrinkles and more marked furrows or creases  
18-24 months 
Outline
Polyacrylamide copolymer gel
Nasal labial folds, lips and other lines 
18months to
5 years 
Radiesse
CaHA microspheres
fine lines, wrinkles and more marked furrows or creases
2 to 5 years 
Restylane Perlane
Non-animal, stabilised
hyaluronic acid
Facial contours such as cheeks and chin. Deep folds.
Volume lip augmentation. 
6-8 months 
Restylane
Non-animal, stabilised
hyaluronic acid
Wrinkle correction
Lip enhancements

6-8 months 
Restylane Fine Lines
Non-animal, stabilised
hyaluronic acid
Thin superficial lines around eyes,
mouth, forehead & smile lines.

6-8 months 
Sculptra
Polylactic acid
Nasal labial folds, corners of mouth,cheeks & chin, scars.
18-24 months
Surgiderm
Hyaluronic Acid
Nasal labial folds, corners of mouth,cheeks & chin, scars.
18-24 months
Zyderm 1
Bovine collagen
Fine lines and wrinkles
18-24 months
Zyderm 2
Bovine collagen
Fine lines and wrinkles
1-4 months
Zyplast
Bovine collagen
Deeper lines and lips
1-4 months 

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

HIV Drug Combination Invirase Plus Norvir Can Cause Life Threatening Heart Problems

HIV antiviral medication Invirase (saquinavir) when taken in combination with Norvir (ritonavir), also an HIV antiviral, can increase the risk of life-threatening heart rhythm abnormalities, triggering the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) to announce the addition of new safety information to Invirase's labeling. Saquinivir is a protease inhibitor class medication which is marketed in two formulations, hard-ger capsule formulation of the mesylate (Invirase) - taken with ritonavir to increase saquiavir's bioavailability, and a soft-gel capsule (Fortovase).
In February of this year the FDA warned clinicians and patients that the drug combination could cause QT and PR interval prolongation (electrocardiogram heart rhythm activity indicators). QT interval refers to a measure (time) between the start of the Q wave and the end of the T wave in the heart's electrical cycle. The PR interval shows how long the electrical impulse takes to travel from the sinus node through the AV node and entering the ventricles (in the heart).
Patients with QT prolongation can develop torsades de pointes, a type of ventricular tachycardia that exhibits distinct characteristics on the electrocardiogram (abnormal heart rhythm). There is a higher risk of ventricular fibrillation, an irregular heart rhythm which can be fatal. Patients with torsades de pointes may experience lightheadedness or fainting.
PR interval prolongation can lead to heart block (or AV block), and the patient may experience lightheadedness, syncope (fainting), and palpitations. Heart block is an electrical fault in the heart.
The FDA announced that there will also be a medication guide for individuals taking Invirase; the guide will explain these possible risks. Patients with existing heart rate/rhythm problems, as well as those with underlying heart conditions are have a higher risk of developing one of the serious heart events described above.
Edward Cox, M.D., M.P.H, director, Office of Antimicrobial Products in FDA's Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, said:
"These heart conditions could potentially be life-threatening and we want to assure that health care providers and patients are adequately informed of the risks. Patients should talk to their doctor if they have any concerns about their treatment. Certain drugs may interact with Invirase and increase the risk of developing these side effects, so patients should be sure to tell their doctor about other medicines they may be taking, including non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
Side effects from Invirase use experienced by patients or identified by clinicians should be reported to the FDA's MedWatch program.
Invirase, which is sometimes used with other medications for HIV treatment, apart from Norvir, was approved by the FDA in 1995.
In a communiqué, the FDA emphasizes that Invirase does not cure or prevent HIV infection, neither does it prevent the transmission of HIV infection to other people.
Invirase is manufactured and marketed by Genentech (part of Roche Group), San Francisco, California, and Norvir is manufactured and marketed by Abbot Laboratories, Abbot Park, Illinois.