The white, rectangle pill with the imprint A L G 2 has been identified as Alprazolam 2 mg supplied by Alphapharm Pty. Ltd. Alprazolam, commonly referred to as Xanax was originally developed by Upjohn Labs in the late 1960’s. It was used as a sleep aid with muscle relaxant properties, but researchers soon learned it […]
The green round pill with the imprint M 15 has been identified as Oxycodone Hydrochloride 15 mg supplied by Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals. Oxycodone is a semi-synthetic, morphine-like opioid alkaloid with analgesic activity. Oxycodone exerts its analgesic activity by binding to the mu-receptors in the central nervous system (CNS), thereby mimicking the effects of endogenous opioids. What are […]
The blue, elliptical pill with the imprint GG 258 has been identified as Alprazolam 1 mg. Alprazolam and other benzodiazepines act by enhancing the effects of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in the brain. GABA is a neurotransmitter (a chemical that nerve cells use to communicate with each other) that inhibits activity in the brain. It is […]
Xanax (Alprazolam) is a medication used to treat anxiety and panic disorders. It belongs to a class of medications called benzodiazepines which act on the brain and nerves (central nervous system) to produce a calming effect. It works by enhancing the effects of a certain natural chemical in the body (GABA). Alprazolam 3 mg is […]
The original yellow pill with the imprint E712 10/325 contains acetaminophen 325 mg and 10 mg oxycodone, it is supplied by Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc. Oxycodone and acetaminophen combination is used to relieve pain severe enough to require opioid treatment and when other pain medicines did not work well enough or cannot be tolerated. Acetaminophen is […]
According to the report of a new investigation, consumers should be wary of purchasing skin care products on sites like Amazon or eBay, the results of one investigation revealed that 20 of 47 products purchased from third-party sellers were counterfeit. In each case, the seller had a customer rating of at least 90 percent, instilling misplaced trust […]
A safe medicines supply is fundamental for public health. A Fake drug is a drug product which is not what it purports to be. It is any drug product which is formulated or made to appear to be better than it really is. The term can also refer to a drug which is deliberately and […]
The yellow, round pill with the imprint C 230 has been identified as containing Acetaminophen 325 mg and Oxycodone Hydrochloride 10 mg. It is supplied by Alvogen, Inc. Oxycodone is an opioid pain medication, sometimes called a narcotic. Acetaminophen is a less potent pain reliever that increases the effects of oxycodone. Acetaminophen and oxycodone is […]
The white rectangle pill with the imprint Y 2 1 has been identified as a brand of Alprazolam (Xanax) containing 2 mg of the active ingredient. The pill is supplied by Aurobindo Pharma Limited. Alprazolam, sold under the brand name Xanax, among others, is a short-acting tranquilizer of the triazolobenzodiazepine class, which are benzodiazepines fused […]
Some drug dealers are mixing fentanyl with other drugs. Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid that is similar to morphine but is 50 to 100 times more potent. They do this because it takes very little to produce a high with fentanyl, making it a cheaper option. This is especially risky when people taking drugs […]
