Dangerous Drugs Have Been Globally Discarded But Are Available In Pakistan & India

Dangerous Drugs Have Been Globally Discarded But Are Available In Pakistan & India.

PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE
cold and cough
Reason for ban: stroke
Brand name: Vicks Action-500
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ANALGIN
This is a pain-killer
Reason for ban: Bone marrow depression
Brand name: Novalgin
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CISAPRIDE
Acidity, constipation
Reason for ban: irregular heartbeat
Brand name: Ciza, Syspride
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DROPERIDOL
Anti-depressant
Reason for ban: Irregular heartbeat
Brand name: Droperol
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FURAZOLIDONE
Antidiarrhoeal
Reason for ban: Cancer
Brand name: Furoxone, Lomofen
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NIMESULIDE
Painkiller, fever
Reason for ban: Liver failure
Brand name: Nise, Nimulid
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NITROFURAZONE
Antibacterial cream
Reason for ban: Cancer
Brand name: Furacin
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PHENOLPHTHALEIN
Laxative
Reason for ban: Cancer
Brand name: Agarol
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OXYPHENBUTAZONE
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug
Reason for ban: Bone marrow depression
Brand name: Sioril
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PIPERAZINE
Anti-worms
Reason for ban: Nerve damage
Brand name: Piperazine
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QUINIODOCHLOR
Anti-diarrhoeal
Reason for ban: Damage to sight
Brand name: Enteroquinol