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Are these drugs available in India and how much do they cost?

Dr Chandra M Gulhati
Editor, MIMS,
New Delhi

Q: Please let me know the availability of the following medicines in India: 1)Zolpidem tartrate; 2)Quinapril; 3)Venlafaxine 37.5; 4)Salmeterol/Fluticasone 50/100, 50/250, 50/500; 5)Ketoprofen 50,100; 6) Salicylic acid 3% Lotion. Please also give me the name of the manufacturing companies for the medicines mentioned above and also the M.R.P.

A:The details of brand names, packs and prices are given below:KetoprofenBrand name: Redufen (Unique- JB Chemicals)50mg (plain): 10, Rs.7.35; 100mg (retard): 10, Rs.17.53ZolpidemBrand name: Zleep (Wockhardt)5mg: 10, Rs.35; 10mg: 10, Rs.59Venlafaxine 37.5mgBrand name: Flavix (Wockhardt)10, Rs.49.Salmeterol/fluticasoneBrand name: Seretide Accuhaler (GlaxoSmithKline)50/100:60 doses, Rs.795; 50/250:60 doses, Rs.913.50; 50/500:60 doses, Rs.1034.25