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Thyroid hormone

O General Information and Indications:

Thyroid is a hormone produced by the body. When taken correctly, thyroid reverses the symptoms of hypothyroidism, a condition where the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormone. Without thyroid hormone, the body cannot function properly, resulting in poor growth, slow speech, lack of energy, weight gain, hair loss, dry thick skin, and increased sensitivity to cold. Thyroid is akso used to treat goiter (enlarged thyroid gland).

O Information For Users:

Thyroid comes as a tablet and a capsule to take by mouth. It is usually taken as a single dose every day before breakfast. To control the symptoms of hypothyroidism, you probably will need to take thyroid for the rest of your life. It may take about 2 weeks before you notice any change in your symptoms. Follow the directions on your prescription label, ask your doctor or pharmacist If you have any questions. Take thyroid exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your health care provider.

Continue taking thyroid even if you feel well. Do not discontinue taking thyroid without informing your doctor.

O Special precautions:

o Inform your doctor or pharmacist if you have allergy to thyroid; foods such as pork, beef, soybean oil, or corn; or any other medications.
o Inform your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications you are taking, especially amphetamines, anticoagulants ('blood thinners') such as warfarin (Coumadin), arthritis medications, aspirin, cholesterol-lowering resins such as cholestyramine (Questran) or colestipol (Colestid), diabetes medications (insulin and tablets), digoxin (Lanoxin), estrogens, oral contraceptives, steroids, and vitamins.
o if you take cholestyramine (Questran) or colestipol (Colestid), take it at least 4 hours before or 1 hour after taking your thyroid medication.
o inform your doctor if you are breast-feeding diabetes; hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis); kidney disease; hepatitis; cardiovascular disease such as high blood pressure, chest pain (angina), arrhythmias, or heart attack; or an underactive adrenal or pituitary gland.
o Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking thyroid, call your doctor.
o if you are having surgery, including dental surgery, Inform your doctor or dentist that you are taking thyroid.
o Inform your doctor if you drink alcoholic beverages. It is important not to drink alcohol while taking thyroid.

O Possible Adverse Effects:

Though adverse effects of thyroid are not common, they could occur. Inform your doctor if any of the following symptoms are severe or do not go away:

o weight loss
o tremor
o headache
o upset stomach
o vomiting
o diarrhea
o stomach cramps
o nervousness
o irritability
o insomnia (sleeplessness)
o excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis)
o increased appetite
o fever
o changes in menstrual cycle
o sensitivity to heat
o temporary hair loss, particularly in children during the first month of therapy

If you have any of the following symptoms, call your doctor without delay:

o severe skin rash
o difficulty swallowing or breathing
o chest pain (angina)
o rapid or irregular heartbeat or pulse

O Brand Name(s):

o Armour® Thyroid

O Other Name(s):

o Dessicated thyroid
o thyroid extract
o thyroid gland

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O General Information and Indications:

Theophylline is used to prevent and treat wheezing, shortness of breath, and difficulty breathing caused by asthma, chronic bronchitis, emphysema, and other lung diseases. It relaxes and opens air passages in the lungs, making it easier to breathe.

O Information For Users:

Theophylline comes as a tablet, capsule, solution, and syrup to take by mouth. It is usually taken every 6, 8, 12, or 24 hours. Follow the directions on your prescription label, ask your doctor or pharmacist If you have any questions. Take theophylline exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your health care provider.

Take this medication with a full glass of water on an empty stomach, at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal. Do not chew or crush the extended-release (long-acting) tablets; swallow them whole. Extended-release capsules (e.g., Theo-Dur Sprinkles) may be swallowed whole or opened and the contents mixed with soft food and swallowed without chewing.

Theophylline controls symptoms of asthma and other lung diseases but does not cure them. Continue taking theophylline even if you feel well. Do not discontinue taking theophylline without informing your doctor.
Other uses for this medicine

Theophylline is sometimes used to treat breathing problems in premature infants. Talk to your doctor about the possible risks of using this drug for your baby's condition.

O Special precautions:

o Inform your doctor or pharmacist if you have allergy to theophylline or any other medications.
o Inform your doctor and pharmacist what prescription medications you are taking, especially allopurinol (Zyloprim), azithromycin (Zithromax), carbamazepine (Tegretol), cimetidine (Tagamet), ciprofloxacin (Cipro), clarithromycin (Biaxin), diuretics ('water pills'), erythromycin, lithium (Eskalith, Lithobid), oral contraceptives, phenytoin (Dilantin), prednisone (Deltasone), propranolol (Inderal), rifampin (Rifadin), tetracycline (Sumycin), and other medications for infections or heart disease.
o Inform your doctor and pharmacist what nonprescription medications and vitamins you are taking, including ephedrine, epinephrine, phenylephrine, phenylpropanolamine, or pseudoephedrine. Many nonprescription products contain these drugs (e.g., diet pills and medications for colds and asthma), so check labels carefully. Do not take these medications without informing your doctor; they can increase the side effects of theophylline.
o inform your doctor if you are breast-feeding seizures, ulcers, heart disease, an overactive or underactive thyroid gland, high blood pressure, or liver disease or if you have a history of alcohol abuse.
o Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking theophylline, call your doctor.
o Inform your doctor if you use tobacco products. Cigarette smoking may decrease the effectiveness of theophylline.

Drinking or eating foods high in caffeine, like coffee, tea, cocoa, and chocolate, may increase the side effects caused by theophylline. Avoid large amounts of these substances while you are taking theophylline.

O Possible Adverse Effects:

Though adverse effects of theophylline are not common, they could occur. Inform your doctor if any of the following symptoms are severe or do not go away.

o upset stomach
o stomach pain
o diarrhea
o headache
o restlessness
o insomnia (sleeplessness)
o irritability

If you have any of the following symptoms, call your doctor without delay:

o vomiting
o increased or rapid heart rate
o irregular heartbeat
o seizures
o skin rash

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o Slo-bid®
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o Slo-Phyllin®
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O General Information and Indications:

Terbinafine is used to treat fungal infections of the toenail and fingernail. Terbinafine is in a class of medications called antifungals. It works by stopping the growth of fungi.

O Information For Users:

Terbinafine comes as a tablet to take by mouth. It is usually taken once a day for 6 weeks for fingernail fungus and once a day for 12 weeks for toenail fungus. Follow the directions on your prescription label, ask your doctor or pharmacist If you have any questions. Take terbinafine exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your health care provider.

Your fungus may not be completely cured until a few months after you finish taking terbinafine. This is because it takes time for a healthy nail to grow in.
Other uses for this medicine

This medication may be prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

O Special precautions:

o Inform your doctor or pharmacist if you have allergy to terbinafine or any other medications.
o Inform your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking. Be sure to mention any of the following: anticoagulants (blood thinners) such as warfarin (Coumadin); antidepressants such as amitriptyline (Elavil), amoxapine (Asendin), clomipramine (Anafranil), desipramine (Norpramin), doxepin (Adapin, Sinequan), imipramine (Tofranil), nortriptyline (Aventyl, Pamelor), protriptyline (Vivactil), and trimipramine (Surmontil); beta-blockers such as atenolol (Tenormin), labetalol (Normodyne), metoprolol (Lopressor, Toprol XL), nadolol (Corgard), and propranolol (Inderal); cimetidine (Tagamet); medications that suppress the immune system such as azathioprine (Imuran), cyclosporine (Neoral, Sandimmune), methotrexate (Rheumatrex), sirolimus (Rapamune), and tacrolimus (Prograf); rifampin (Rifadin, Rimactane); and selegiline (Eldepryl). Your doctor may need to change the doses of your medications or monitor you carefully for side effects.
o inform your doctor if you are breast-feeding kidney or liver disease, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).
o Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking terbinafine, call your doctor. You should not take terbinafine while breast-feeding.

O Possible Adverse Effects:

Terbinafine may cause adverse effects. Inform your doctor if any of the following symptoms are severe or do not go away:

o diarrhea
o upset stomach
o stomach pain
o rash
o itching
o hives (Urticaria)
o changes in taste or loss of taste

Some adverse effects could be serious. The following symptoms are uncommon, but if you experience any of them, call your doctor without delay:

o upset stomach that does not go away
o loss of appetite (anorexia)
o extreme tiredness
o vomiting
o pain in the right upper part of the stomach
o dark urine
o pale stools
o severe skin rash that keeps getting worse
o fever, sore throat, and other signs of infection

O Brand Name(s):

o Lamisil®
o Lamisil® AT
o Lamisil® AT Spray Pump

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noreply@blogger.com (Lasik) — Sat, 01 Jul 2006 06:38:00 +0000

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O General Information and Indications:

This medication is used to:

o treat breast cancer
o reduce the risk of breast cancer in women at high risk for the disease

Tamoxifen is in a class of drugs known as antiestrogens; it blocks the activity of estrogen, a female hormone produced by the body in the breast. The length of treatment depends on the types of drugs you are taking, how well your body responds to them, and the type of cancer you have.
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O Information For Users:

Tamoxifen is also used sometimes to induce ovulation (egg production) in women who do not produce ova (eggs) but wish to become pregnant, to treat breast pain, and to decrease the size and pain of gynecomastia (swelling and tenderness of the breast). Tamoxifen may be useful in in treating carcinoid tumors. Talk to your doctor about the possible risks of using this medication.

O Special precautions:

o Inform your doctor or pharmacist if you have allergy to tamoxifen or any other medications.
o Inform your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking. Be sure to mention any of the following: aminoglutethimide (Cytadren); anticoagulants ('blood thinners') such as warfarin (Coumadin); bromocriptine (Parlodel); cancer chemotherapy drugs; letrozole (Aromasin); phenobarbital (Luminal, Solfoton); and rifampin (Rifadin, Rimactane). Your doctor may need to change the doses of your medications or monitor you carefully for side effects.
o in addition to the conditions listed in the CAUTION section, inform your doctor if you are breast-feeding liver disease or high blood levels of cholesterol.
o Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. You should not plan to have children while taking tamoxifen or for 2 months after treatments. (Talk to your doctor for further details.) Use a reliable nonhormonal method of birth control to prevent pregnancy. Tamoxifen may harm the fetus.

O Possible Adverse Effects:

Tamoxifen may cause adverse effects. Inform your doctor if any of the following symptoms are severe or do not go away:

o increased bone or tumor pain
o hot flashes
o upset stomach
o swelling of the hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs
o vaginal discharge
o extreme tiredness (fatigue)
o dizziness
o depression
o headache
o thinning of hair
o loss of appetite (anorexia)
o stomach cramps
o constipation
o loss of sexual desire or ability (in men)

Some adverse effects could be serious. The following symptoms are uncommon, but if you experience any of them or those listed in the CAUTION section, call your doctor without delay:

o persistent pain or reddening around the tumor site
o vision problems
o pain or swelling of the legs
o shortness of breath

O Possible Symptoms of Overdose:

o tremor
o unsteadiness
o dizziness

O Brand Name(s):

o Nolvadex®

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O General Information and Indications:

Stool softeners are used on a short-term basis to relieve constipation by people who should avoid straining during bowel movements because of heart conditions, hemorrhoids, and other problems. They soften stools, making them easier to pass.

O Information For Users:

Stool softeners come as a capsule, tablet, liquid, and syrup to take by mouth. A stool softener usually is taken at bedtime. Follow the directions on the package or your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take stool softeners exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your health care provider.

Take capsules and tablets with a full glass of water. The liquid comes with a specially marked dropper for measuring the dose. Ask your pharmacist to show you how to use it if you have difficulty. Mix the liquid (not the syrup) with 4 ounces of milk, fruit juice, or formula to mask its bitter taste.

One to three days of regular use usually are needed for this medicine to take effect. Do not take stool softeners for more than 1 week unless your doctor directs you to. If sudden changes in bowel habits last longer than 2 weeks or if your stools are still hard after you have taken this medicine for 1 week, call your doctor.

O Special precautions:

o Inform your doctor or pharmacist if you have allergy to any drugs.
o Inform your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications you are taking, especially aspirin and vitamins. Do not take mineral oil while taking stool softeners.
o Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking stool softeners, call your doctor.

This medication usually is taken as needed. If your doctor has told you to take stool softeners regularly, Take the missed dose at the earliest possible moment. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.

O Possible Adverse Effects:

Though adverse effects of stool softeners are not common, they could occur. Inform your doctor if any of the following symptoms are severe or do not go away:

o stomach or intestinal cramps
o upset stomach
o throat irritation (from oral liquid)

If you have any of the following symptoms, call your doctor without delay:

o skin rash (hives (Urticaria))
o difficulty swallowing or breathing
o fever
o vomiting
o stomach pain

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noreply@blogger.com (Lasik) — Sat, 01 Jul 2006 06:37:00 +0000

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O General Information and Indications:

Salmeterol is used to treat wheezing, shortness of breath, and troubled breathing caused by asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a group of lung diseases that includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema. It also is used to prevent bronchospasm (breathing difficulties) during exercise. Salmeterol is in a class of medications called long-acting beta agonists. It works by relaxing and opening air passages in the lungs, making it easier to breathe.

O Information For Users:

Salmeterol comes as a dry powder to inhale by mouth using a special inhaler. It is usually used twice a day, in the morning and evening, about 12 hours apart. To help you remember to use salmeterol, use it around the same times every day. To prevent breathing difficulties during exercise, it is usually used 30 minutes before exercise, not more often than once every 12 hours. Follow the directions on your prescription label, ask your doctor or pharmacist If you have any questions. Use salmeterol exactly as directed. Do not use more or less of it or use it more often than prescribed by your doctor.

Do not use salmeterol during an attack of asthma or COPD. Your doctor will prescribe a short-acting inhaler to use during attacks. If you are using salmeterol twice a day, do not use another dose before exercising.

Salmeterol controls symptoms of asthma and other lung diseases but does not cure them. Do not stop using salmeterol without informing your doctor. If you suddenly stop using salmeterol, your symptoms may worsen. Also Do not discontinue taking your other inhaled or oral medications for asthma without informing your doctor.

Before you use the salmeterol inhaler the first time, read the written instructions that come with it. Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or respiratory therapist to show you how to use it. Practice using the inhaler while he or she watches.

To use the inhaler, follow these steps:

o Hold the inhalation device in one hand, and put the thumb of your other hand on the thumbgrip. Push your thumb away from you as far as it will go until the mouthpiece appears and snaps into position.
o Hold the inhalation device in a horizontal position with the mouthpiece toward you. Slide the lever away from you as far as it will go until it clicks.
o Every time the lever is pushed back, a dose is ready to inhale. You will see the number in the dose counter go down. Do not waste doses by closing the device, playing with the lever, or advancing the lever more than once.
o Hold the inhalation device level and away from your mouth, and breathe out as far as you comfortably can.
o Put the mouthpiece to your lips. Breathe in quickly and deeply though the inhalation device, not through your nose.
o Remove the inhalation device from your mouth, and hold your breath for 10 seconds or as long as you comfortably can. Breathe out slowly.
o You will probably taste or feel the salmeterol powder released by the inhaler. Even if you do not, do not take another dose. If you are not sure you are getting your dose of salmeterol, call your doctor or pharmacist.
o Put your thumb on the thumbgrip and slide it back toward you as far as it will go. The device will click shut.

Never exhale into the inhalation device, take the device apart, or wash the mouthpiece or any part of the device. Keep the device dry. Do not use the device with a spacer.

O Special precautions:

o Inform your doctor or pharmacist if you have allergy to salmeterol, any other medications, or milk protein.
o Inform your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking. Be sure to mention any of the following: beta blockers such as atenolol (Tenormin), labetalol (Normodyne), metoprolol (Lopressor, Toprol XL), nadolol (Corgard), and propranolol (Inderal); diuretics ('water pills'); and other medications for asthma or COPD. Also Inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking the following medications or have stopped taking them within the past 2 weeks: antidepressants such as amitriptyline (Elavil), amoxapine (Asendin), clomipramine (Anafranil), desipramine (Norpramin), doxepin (Adapin, Sinequan), imipramine (Tofranil), nortriptyline (Aventyl, Pamelor), protriptyline (Vivactil), and trimipramine (Surmontil); and monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors including isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), selegiline (Eldepryl), and tranylcypromine (Parnate). Your doctor may need to change the doses of your medications or monitor you carefully for side effects.
o inform your doctor if you are breast-feeding irregular heartbeat, high blood pressure, hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), diabetes, seizures, or liver or heart disease.
o Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while using salmeterol, call your doctor.
o if you have been using a short-acting beta-agonist inhaler such as albuterol (Proventil, Ventolin) on a regular basis (for example, four times a day), your doctor will probably tell you to stop using it regularly when you start using salmeterol. Keep your other inhaler to use during an attack of asthma or COPD.

O Possible Adverse Effects:

Salmeterol may cause adverse effects. Inform your doctor if any of the following symptoms are severe or do not go away:

o hand tremor, shaking hands
o headache
o nervousness
o dizziness
o cough
o stuffy nose
o runny nose
o ear pain
o pale skin
o muscle pain or cramps
o sore throat
o throat irritation

Some adverse effects could be serious. The following symptoms are uncommon, but if you experience any of them, call your doctor without delay:

o increased difficulty breathing
o fast or pounding heartbeat
o unusual excitement
o chest pain
o skin rash
o hives (Urticaria)
o swelling of the face, throat, tongue, lips, eyes, hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs
o hoarseness
o choking or difficulty swallowing
o loud, high-pitched breathing

O Possible Symptoms of Overdose:

o seizures
o chest pain
o dizziness
o fainting
o blurred vision (Impaired vision)
o fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat
o nervousness
o headache
o hand tremor, shaking hands
o muscle cramps or weakness
o dry mouth
o upset stomach
o dizziness
o extreme tiredness (fatigue)
o lack of energy
o difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep
o thirst
o flushing
o dry skin
o frequent urination
o loss of appetite (anorexia)
o problem with breathing

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o Serevent®
o Serevent® Diskus®

O Other Name(s):

o Advair® containing Salmeterol Xinafoate and Fluticasone Propionate

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noreply@blogger.com (Lasik) — Sat, 01 Jul 2006 06:37:00 +0000

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O General Information and Indications:

Progesterone is used as a part of hormone replacement therapy in women who have passed menopause (the change of life) and have not had a hysterectomy (surgery to remove the uterus). Hormone replacement therapy usually includes estrogen, which is used to treat symptoms of menopause and reduce the risk of developing certain diseases. However, estrogen can also cause abnormal thickening of the lining of the uterus and increase the risk of developing uterine cancer. Progesterone helps to prevent this thickening and decreases the risk of developing uterine cancer. Progesterone is also used to bring on menstruation (period) in women of childbearing age who have had normal periods and then stopped menstruating. Progesterone is in a class of medications called progestins (female hormones). It works as part of hormone replacement therapy by decreasing the amount of estrogen in the uterus. It works to bring on menstruation by replacing the natural progesterone that some women are missing.

O Information For Users:

Progesterone comes as a capsule to take by mouth. It is usually taken once a day in the evening or at bedtime. You will probably take progesterone on a rotating schedule that alternates 10–12 days when you take progesterone with 16–18 days when you do not take the medication. Your doctor will tell you exactly when to take progesterone. To help you remember to take progesterone, take it around the same time in the evening. Follow the directions on your prescription label, ask your doctor or pharmacist If you have any questions. Take progesterone exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your health care provider.

O Special precautions:

o Inform your doctor or pharmacist if you have allergy to progesterone, oral contraceptives (birth control pills), hormone replacement therapy, any other medications, or peanuts.
o Inform your doctor and pharmacist what other prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, and nutritional supplements you are taking. Be sure to mention any of the following: amiodarone (Cordarone, Pacerone); antifungals such as fluconazole (Diflucan), itraconazole (Sporanox), and ketoconazole (Nizoral); cimetidine (Tagamet); clarithromycin (Biaxin); cyclosporine (Neoral, Samdimmune); danazol (Danocrine); delaviridine (Rescriptor); diltiazem (Cardizem, Dilacor, Tiazac); erythromycin (E.E.S, E-Mycin, Erythrocin); fluoxetine (Prozac, Sarafem); fluvoxamine (Luvox); HIV protease inhibitors such as indinavir (Crixivan), ritonavir (Norvir), and saquinavir (Fortovase); isoniazid (INH, Nydrazid); lansoprazole (Prevacid, Prevpac); metronidazole (Flagyl); nefazodone (Serzone); omeprazole (Prilosec); oral contraceptives (birth control pills); ticlopidine (Ticlid); troleandomycin (TAO); verapamil (Calan, Covera, Isoptin, Verelan); and zafirlukast (Accolate). Your doctor may need to change the doses of your medications or monitor you carefully for side effects.
o Inform your doctor what herbal products you are taking, especially St. John's wort.
o inform your doctor if you are breast-feeding unexplained vaginal bleeding between periods; a miscarriage in which some tissue was left in the uterus; cancer of the breasts or female organs; seizures; migraine headaches; asthma; diabetes; depression; blood clots in the legs, lungs, eyes, brain, or anywhere in the body; stroke or ministroke; vision problems; or liver, kidney, heart, or gallbladder disease .
o Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking progesterone, call your doctor.
o if you are having surgery, including dental surgery, Inform your doctor or dentist that you are taking progesterone.
o you should know that progesterone may make you dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive a car or operate machinery until you know how this medication affects you. If progesterone does make you dizzy or drowsy, take your daily dose at bedtime.
o you should know that progesterone may cause dizziness, lightheadedness, and fainting when you get up too quickly from a lying position. This is more common when you first start taking progesterone. To avoid this problem, get out of bed slowly, resting your feet on the floor for a few minutes before standing up.

Talk to your doctor about drinking grapefruit juice while taking this medication.

O Possible Adverse Effects:

Progesterone may cause adverse effects. Inform your doctor if any of the following symptoms are severe or do not go away:

o headache
o breast tenderness or pain
o upset stomach
o vomiting
o diarrhea
o constipation
o tiredness
o muscle, joint, or bone pain
o mood swings
o irritability
o excessive worrying
o runny nose
o sneezing
o cough
o vaginal discharge
o problems urinating

Some adverse effects could be serious. The following symptoms are uncommon, but if you experience any of them, call your doctor without delay:

o breast lumps
o migraine headache
o severe dizziness or faintness
o slow or difficult speech
o weakness or numbness of an arm or leg
o lack of coordination or loss of balance
o shortness of breath
o fast heartbeat
o sharp chest pain
o coughing up blood
o leg swelling or pain
o loss of vision or blurred vision (Impaired vision)
o bulging eyes (Exophthalmos or Proptosis)
o double vision (diplopia)
o unexpected vaginal bleeding
o hand tremor, shaking hands
o seizures
o stomach pain or swelling
o depression
o hives (Urticaria)
o skin rash
o itching
o difficulty swallowing or breathing
o swelling of the face, throat, tongue, lips, eyes, hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs
o hoarseness

Laboratory animals who were given progesterone developed tumors. It is not known if progesterone increases the risk of tumors in humans. Talk to your doctor about the risks of taking this medication.

Medications like progesterone may cause abnormal blood clotting. This may cut off the blood supply to the brain, heart, lungs, or eyes and cause serious problems. Call your doctor if you experience any of the symptoms listed above as serious side effects. Talk to your doctor about the risks of taking this medication.

O Brand Name(s):

o Prometrium®

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noreply@blogger.com (Lasik) — Sat, 01 Jul 2006 06:37:00 +0000

Phentermine

O General Information and Indications:

Phentermine is used, in combination with diet and exercise, to help you lose weight. It works by decreasing your appetite.

O Information For Users:

Phentermine comes in tablets and extended-release capsules. It is usually taken as a single daily dose in the morning or three times a day 30 minutes before meals. Follow the directions on your prescription label, ask your doctor or pharmacist If you have any questions. Take phentermine exactly as directed.

Most people take the drug for 3-6 weeks; the length of treatment depends on how you respond to the medication. Phentermine can be habit-forming. Do not take a larger dose, take it more often, or for a longer period than your doctor tells you to.

To prevent side effects, phentermine should be taken with meals. If you are taking an extended-release (long-acting) product, do not chew or crush the tablet. There are some tablets that can be crushed and mixed with food.

O Special precautions:

o Inform your doctor or pharmacist if you have allergy to phentermine or any other medications.
o Inform your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications you are taking, especially fluoxetine (Prozac), fluvoxamine (Luvox), guanethidine, insulin, MAO inhibitors [phenelzine (Nardil) and tranylcypromine (Parnate)] even if you stopped taking them within the past 2 weeks, medications for weight loss and depression, paroxetine (Paxil), sertraline (Zoloft),and vitamins.
o inform your doctor if you are breast-feeding heart disease, high blood pressure, arteriosclerosis (narrowing of the arteries), hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid gland), diabetes, glaucoma, or a history of drug abuse.
o Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking phentermine, call your doctor.
o you should know that this drug may make you drowsy. Do not drive a car or operate machinery until you know how this drug affects you.
o remember that alcohol can add to the drowsiness caused by this drug.
o if you have diabetes, you may need a larger dose of insulin while taking phentermine. Call your doctor if you have questions or problems.

Follow the diet and exercise program your doctor has given you. Phentermine works best in combination with a diet program.

O Possible Adverse Effects:

Though adverse effects of phentermine are not common, they could occur. Inform your doctor if any of the following symptoms are severe or do not go away:

o dry mouth
o unpleasant taste
o diarrhea
o constipation
o vomiting

If you have any of the following symptoms, call your doctor without delay:

o increased blood pressure
o heart palpitations
o restlessness
o dizziness
o tremor
o insomnia (sleeplessness)
o shortness of breath
o chest pain
o dizziness
o swelling of the legs and ankles
o difficulty doing exercise that you have been able to do

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O General Information and Indications:

Phenobarbital, a barbiturate, is used to control epilepsy (seizures) and as a sedative to relieve anxiety. It is also used for short-term treatment of insomnia (sleeplessness) to help you fall asleep.

O Information For Users:

Phenobarbital comes as a tablet, capsule, and elixir (liquid) to take by mouth. You may obtain a specially marked measuring spoon from your pharmacist to be sure of an accurate dose of the liquid. It is usually taken one to three times a day and may be taken with or without food. If you take phenobarbital once a day, take it at bedtime. Follow the directions on your prescription label, ask your doctor or pharmacist If you have any questions. Take phenobarbital exactly as directed. If you are taking phenobarbital to control convulsions or seizures, follow the exact schedule prescribed by your doctor.

Phenobarbital can be habit-forming. Do not use phenobarbital for more than 2 weeks if it is being used to help you sleep. Do not take a larger dose, take it more often, or for a longer time than your doctor tells you to. Tolerance may develop with long-term or excessive use, making the drug less effective. This medication must be taken regularly to be effective. Do not skip doses even if you feel that you do not need them. Call your doctor if you have convulsions or seizures while taking phenobarbital. Do not discontinue taking this drug without informing your doctor, especially if you have been taking it for a long time. Stopping the drug suddenly can cause withdrawal symptoms (anxiousness, sleeplessness, and irritability). Your doctor probably will decrease your dose gradually.

O Special precautions:

o Inform your doctor or pharmacist if you have allergy to phenobarbital or any other medications.
o Inform your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications you are taking, especially acetaminophen (Tylenol); anticoagulants such as warfarin (Coumadin); carbamazepine (Tegretol); chloramphenicol (Chloromycetin); clonazepam (Klonopin); disulfiram (Antabuse); doxycycline (Vibramycin); felodipine (Plendil); fenoprofen (Nalfon); griseofulvin (Fulvicin); MAO inhibitors [phenelzine (Nardil) or tranylcypromine (Parnate)]; medications for depression, seizures, pain, asthma, colds, or allergies; metoprolol (Lopressor); metronidazole (Flagyl); muscle relaxants; phenylbutazone (Azolid, Butazolidin); propranolol (Inderal); quinidine; rifampin (Rifadin); sedatives; sleeping pills; steroids; theophylline (Theo-Dur); tranquilizers; valproic acid (Depakene); verapamil (Calan); and vitamins. These medications may add to the drowsiness caused by phenobarbital.
o inform your doctor if you are breast-feeding anemia or seizures, or lung, heart, or liver disease.
o use a method of birth control other than oral contraceptives while taking this medication. Phenobarbital can decrease the effectiveness of oral contraceptives.
o Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking phenobarbital, call your doctor without delay.
o if you are having surgery, including dental surgery, Inform your doctor or dentist that you are taking phenobarbital.
o you should know that this drug may make you drowsy. Do not drive a car or operate machinery until you know how this drug affects you.
o remember that alcohol can add to the drowsiness caused by this drug.

O Possible Adverse Effects:

Side effects from phenobarbital are common and include:

o drowsiness
o headache
o dizziness
o depression
o excitement (especially in children)
o upset stomach
o vomiting

Inform your doctor if any of the following symptoms are severe or do not go away:

o nightmares
o increased dreaming
o constipation
o joint or muscle pain

If you have any of the following symptoms, call your doctor without delay:

o seizures
o mouth sores
o sore throat
o easy bruising
o bloody nose
o unusual bleeding
o fever
o difficulty swallowing or breathing
o severe skin rash

O Brand Name(s):

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Buy Phenazopyridine

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O General Information and Indications:

Phenazopyridine relieves urinary tract pain, burning, irritation, and discomfort, as well as urgent and frequent urination caused by urinary tract infections, surgery, injury, or examination procedures. However, phenazopyridine is not an antibiotic; it does not cure infections.

O Information For Users:

Phenazopyridine comes as a tablet to take by mouth. It is usually taken three times a day after meals. Do not chew or crush the tablets; swallow them whole with a full glass of water. You may stop taking this drug when pain and discomfort completely disappear. Follow the directions on your prescription label, ask your doctor or pharmacist If you have any questions. Take phenazopyridine exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your health care provider.

O Special precautions:

o Inform your doctor or pharmacist if you have allergy to phenazopyridine or any other medications.
o Inform your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications you are taking, including vitamins.
o inform your doctor if you are breast-feeding kidney disease or glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G-6-PD) deficiency (an inherited blood disease).
o Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking phenazopyridine, call your doctor.

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Phenazopyridine stains clothing and contact lenses. Avoid wearing contact lenses while taking this medicine.

O Possible Adverse Effects:

Though adverse effects of phenazopyridine are not common, they could occur. Your urine may turn a red-orange or brown; this effect is harmless. Inform your doctor if any of the following symptoms are severe or do not go away:

o headache
o dizziness
o upset stomach

If you have any of the following symptoms, call your doctor without delay:

o yellowing of the skin or eyes, jaundice
o fever
o confusion
o skin discoloration (blue to bluish-purple)
o shortness of breath
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o sudden decrease in the amount of urine
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O General Information and Indications:

Oxybutynin transdermal patches are used to treat an overactive bladder (a condition in which the bladder muscles contract uncontrollably and cause frequent urination, urgent need to urinate, and inability to control urination). Oxybutynin is in a class of medications called anticholinergics. It works by relaxing the bladder muscles to prevent urgent, frequent, or uncontrolled urination.

O Information For Users:

Transdermal oxybutynin comes as a patch to apply to the skin. It is usually applied twice each week (every 3-4 days). You should apply transdermal oxybutynin on the same 2 days of the week every week. To help you remember to apply your patches on the right days, you should mark the calendar on the back of your package of medication. Follow the directions on your prescription label, ask your doctor or pharmacist If you have any questions. Use transdermal oxybutynin exactly as directed. Do not apply more or fewer patches or apply the patches more often than prescribed by your doctor.

You can apply oxybutynin patches anywhere on your stomach, hips, or buttocks except the area around your waistline. Choose an area where you think the patch will be comfortable for you, where it will not be rubbed by tight clothing, and where it will be protected from sunlight by clothing. After you apply a patch to a particular area, wait at least 1 week before applying another patch in that spot. Do not apply patches to skin that has wrinkles or folds; that you have recently treated with any lotion, oil, or powder; or that is oily, cut, scraped, or irritated. Before applying a patch, be sure the skin is clean and dry.

After you apply an oxybutynin patch, you should wear it all the time until you are ready to remove it and put on a fresh patch. If the patch loosens or falls off before it is time to replace it, try to press it back in place with your fingers. If the patch cannot be pressed back on, throw it away and apply a fresh patch to a different area. Replace the fresh patch on your next scheduled patch change day.

You may bathe, swim, shower, or exercise while you are wearing an oxybutynin patch. However, try not to rub on the patch during these activities, and do not soak in a hot tub for a long period of time while wearing a patch.

Transdermal oxybutynin controls the symptoms of overactive bladder but does not cure the condition. Continue taking transdermal oxybutynin even if you feel well. Do not discontinue taking transdermal oxybutynin without informing your doctor.

To use the patches, follow these steps:

o Open the protective pouch and remove the patch.
o Peel the first piece of liner off the sticky side of the patch. A second strip of liner should remain stuck to the patch.
o Press the patch firmly onto your skin with the sticky side down. Be careful not to touch the sticky side with your fingers.
o Bend the patch in half and use your fingertips to roll the remaining part of the patch onto your skin. The second liner strip should fall off of the patch when you do this.
o Press firmly on the surface of the patch to attach it tightly to your skin.
o When you are ready to remove a patch, peel it off slowly and gently. Fold the patch in half with the sticky sides together and throw it away in a trash can that is out of reach of children and pets. Children and pets can be harmed if they chew on, play with, or wear used patches.
o Wash the area that was under the patch with mild soap and warm water to remove any residue. If necessary, you can use baby oil or a medical adhesive removal pad to remove residue that will not come off with soap and water. Do not use alcohol, nail polish remover, or other solvents.
o Apply a new patch to a different area immediately by following steps 1–5.

O Special precautions:

o Inform your doctor or pharmacist if you have allergy to oxybutynin (Ditropan, Ditropan XL, Oxytrol), any other medications, medical tape products, or other skin patches.
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o Inform your doctor if you or any of your family members have or have ever had glaucoma (an eye disease that can cause vision loss) and if you have or have ever had any type of blockage in the bladder or digestive system; gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD, a condition in which the contents of the stomach back up into the esophagus and cause pain and heartburn); myasthenia gravis (a disorder of the nervous system that causes muscle weakeness); ulcerative colitis (sores in the intestine that cause stomach pain and diarrhea); benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH, enlargement of the prostate, a male reproductive organ); or liver or kidney disease.
o Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while using transdermal oxybutynin, call your doctor.
o if you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are using transdermal oxybutynin.
o you should know that transdermal oxybutynin may make you drowsy and may blur your vision. Do not drive a car or operate machinery until you know how this medication affects you.
o remember that alcohol can add to the drowsiness caused by this medication.
o you should know that transdermal oxybutynin may make it harder for your body to cool down when it gets very hot. Avoid exposure to extreme heat, and call your doctor or get emergency medical treatment if you have fever or other signs of heat stroke such as dizziness, upset stomach, headache, confusion, and fast pulse after you are exposed to heat.

O Possible Adverse Effects:

Transdermal oxybutynin may cause adverse effects. Inform your doctor if any of the following symptoms are severe or do not go away:

o redness, burning, or itching in the place where you applied a patch
o dry mouth
o constipation
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o gas
o upset stomach
o extreme tiredness
o drowsiness
o headache
o blurred vision (Impaired vision)
o flushing
o back pain

Some adverse effects could be serious. The following symptoms are uncommon, but if you experience any of them, call your doctor without delay:

o blisters, rash, or spots in the place where you applied a patch
o rash anywhere on the body
o painful urination

O Possible Symptoms of Overdose:

o flushing
o fever
o constipation
o dry skin
o sunken eyes
o extreme tiredness
o irregular heartbeat
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o memory loss
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O Brand Name(s):

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O General Information and Indications:

Oxybutynin is used to relieve urinary and bladder difficulties, including frequent urination and inability to control urination. It also helps to decrease muscle spasms of the bladder.

O Information For Users:

Oxybutynin comes as a tablet and a syrup. Oxybutynin usually is taken two or three times a day.

Follow the directions on your prescription label, ask your doctor or pharmacist If you have any questions. Take oxybutynin exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your health care provider.

This medication usually is taken with water on an empty stomach, at least 2 hours after or 1 hour before meals. However, your doctor may want you to take oxybutynin with food or milk to lessen stomach upset.

O Special precautions:

o Inform your doctor or pharmacist if you have allergy to oxybutynin or any other medications.
o Inform your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications you are taking, especially diuretics ('water pills'), lithium (Eskalith, Lithobid), medications for high blood pressure, potassium supplements, and vitamins.
o inform your doctor if you are breast-feeding heart, liver, kidney, or stomach disease; glaucoma; colitis; an enlarged prostate; intestinal disease or obstruction; an overactive thyroid gland; or myasthenia gravis.
o Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking oxybutynin, call your doctor.
o if you are having surgery, including dental surgery, Inform your doctor or dentist that you are taking oxybutynin.
o you should know that this drug may make you drowsy. Do not drive a car or operate machinery until you know how this drug affects you.
o remember that alcohol can add to the drowsiness caused by this drug.
o plan to avoid unnecessary or prolonged exposure to sunlight and to wear protective clothing, sunglasses, and sunscreen. Oxybutynin may make your skin sensitive to sunlight.

O Possible Adverse Effects:

Though adverse effects of oxybutynin are not common, they could occur. Inform your doctor if any of the following symptoms are severe or do not go away:

o dry mouth
o Light sensitivity (Photophobia)
o blurred vision (Impaired vision)
o dry eyes
o decreased sweating
o flushing
o upset stomach
o drowsiness

If you have any of the following symptoms, call your doctor without delay:

o fever
o fast pulse
o heart palpitations
o restlessness
o seizures
o difficulty in urination
o hallucinations (especially in children)

O Brand Name(s):

o Ditropan®
o Ditropan® Syrup
o Ditropan® XL

Buy Nortriptyline

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O General Information and Indications:

Nortriptyline, an antidepressant, is used to treat depression.

O Information For Users:

Nortriptyline comes as a capsule and an oral liquid to take by mouth. It is usually taken three or four times a day and may be taken with or without food. Follow the directions on your prescription label, ask your doctor or pharmacist If you have any questions. Take nortriptyline exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your health care provider.

Continue taking nortriptyline even if you feel well. Do not discontinue taking nortriptyline without informing your doctor, especially if you have taken large doses for a long time. Your doctor probably will want to decrease your dose gradually. This drug must be taken regularly for a few weeks before its full effect is felt.

Nortriptyline is also used occasionally to treat panic disorders, chronic pain, premenstrual depression, and some skin conditions. Talk to your doctor about the possible risks of using this medication.

O Special precautions:

o Inform your doctor or pharmacist if you have allergy to nortriptyline or any other medications.
o Inform your doctor or pharmacist if you have allergy to sulfites; some preparations of nortriptyline contain sodium bisulfite.
o Inform your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription drugs you are taking or have taken within the last 2 weeks, especially anticoagulants [warfarin (Coumadin)]; antihistamines; antipsychotics; cimetidine (Tagamet); estrogens; levodopa (Sinemet, Larodopa); lithium (Eskalith, Lithobid); MAO inhibitors [phenelzine (Nardil), tranylcypromine (Parnate)]; medication for high blood pressure, seizures, Parkinson's disease, diabetes, asthma, nausea, colds, or allergies; methylphenidate (Ritalin); muscle relaxants; oral contraceptives; quinidine (Quinidex); sedatives; selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors such as fluoxetine (Prozac, Sarafem); sleeping pills; thyroid medication; tranquilizers; and vitamins.
o Inform your doctor if you or anyone in your family has or has ever had depression, bipolar disorder (mood that changes from depressed to abnormally excited), or mania (frenzied, abnormally excited mood), or if you or anyone in your family has thought about or attempted suicide. Also inform your doctor if you are breast-feeding glaucoma, an enlarged prostate, difficulty in urination, diabetes, seizures, an overactive thyroid gland, or liver, kidney, or heart disease.
o Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking nortriptyline, call your doctor without delay.
o if you are having surgery, including dental surgery, Inform your doctor or dentist that you are taking nortriptyline.
o you should know that this drug may make you drowsy. Do not drive a car or operate machinery until you know how this drug affects you.
o remember that alcohol can add to the drowsiness caused by this drug.
o Inform your doctor if you use tobacco products. Cigarette smoking may decrease the effectiveness of this drug.
o you should know that your mental health may change in unexpected ways, especially at the beginning of your treatment and any time that your dose is increased or decreased. These changes may occur at any time if you have depression or another mental illness, whether or not you are taking nortriptyline or any other medication. You, your family, or your caregiver should call your doctor right away if you experience any of the following symptoms: new or worsening depression; thinking about harming or killing yourself, or planning or trying to do so; extreme worry; agitation; panic attacks; difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep; aggressive behavior; irritability; acting without thinking; severe restlessness; and frenzied, abnormal excitement. Be sure that your family or caregiver knows which symptoms may be serious so they can call the doctor when you are unable to seek treatment on your own.

O Possible Adverse Effects:

Side effects from nortriptyline are common:

o upset stomach
o drowsiness
o tiredness or weakness
o anxiety or excitemen
o insomnia (sleeplessness)
o nightmares
o dry mouth
o skin more sensitive to sunlight than usual
o changes in appetite or weight

Inform your doctor if any of the following symptoms are severe or do not go away:

o constipation
o difficulty in urination
o frequent urination
o blurred vision (Impaired vision)
o changes in sex drive or ability, impotence
o excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis)

If you experience any of the following symptoms or those listed in the CAUTION section, call your doctor without delay:

o jaw, neck, and back muscle spasms
o slow or difficult speech
o shuffling walk
o persistent fine tremor or inability to sit still
o fever
o difficulty swallowing or breathing
o severe skin rash
o yellowing of the skin or eyes, jaundice
o irregular heartbeat

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O General Information and Indications:

Nitroglycerin skin patches are used to prevent chest pain (angina). They work by relaxing the blood vessels to the heart, so the blood flow and oxygen supply to the heart is increased.

O Information For Users:

Nitroglycerin comes as a patch you apply to the skin. It is usually applied once a day. Your doctor may tell you to remove the patch at a certain time each day. Follow the directions on your prescription label, ask your doctor or pharmacist If you have any questions. Use the nitroglycerin skin patch exactly as directed. Do not apply it more or less often than prescribed by your doctor.

Nitroglycerin skin patches control chest pain but do not cure it. Continue to use the nitroglycerin skin patch even if you feel well. Do not stop using the nitroglycerin skin patch without informing your doctor. Stopping the drug abruptly may cause chest pain.

Apply the patch to clean, dry skin that is relatively free of hair (above your knee) or upper arm (above your elbow). Avoid irritated, scarred, broken, and calloused skin. Select a different area each day to avoid skin irritation. Be sure to remove the patch before you apply another one.

If the patch loosens or falls off, replace it with a fresh one. Fold the used patch in half with the sticky sides together and dispose of it carefully. The patch still contains active medication that could be harmful to children or pets.

Nitroglycerin can lose its effectiveness when used for a long time. This effect is called tolerance. If your angina attacks happen more often, last longer, or are more severe, call your doctor.

O Special precautions:

o Inform your doctor or pharmacist if you have allergy to nitroglycerin skin patches, tablets, capsules, or ointment; isosorbide (Imdur, Isordil, Sorbitrate); or any other medications.
o Inform your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications you are taking, especially aspirin; beta blockers such as atenolol (Tenormin), carteolol (Cartrol), labetalol (Normodyne,Trandate), metoprolol (Lopressor), nadolol (Corgard), propranolol (Inderal), sotalol (Betapace), and timolol (Blocadren); calcium channel blockers such as amlodipine (Norvasc), diltiazem (Cardizem), felodipine (Plendil), isradipine (DynaCirc), nifedipine (Procardia), and verapamil (Calan, Isoptin); dihydroergotamine (D.H.E. 45); sildenafil (Viagra); and vitamins.
o inform your doctor if you are breast-feeding low red blood cell counts (anemia), glaucoma, or recent head trauma.
o Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while using a nitroglycerin skin patch, call your doctor.
o if you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are using a nitroglycerin skin patch.
o you should know that this drug may make you drowsy or dizzy. Do not drive a car or operate machinery until you know how this drug affects you.
o ask your doctor about the safe use of alcoholic beverages while you are using a nitroglycerin skin patch. Alcohol can make the side effects from the nitroglycerin skin patch worse.

O Possible Adverse Effects:

Side effects from nitroglycerin skin patches are common. Inform your doctor if any of the following symptoms are severe or do not go away:

o headache
o skin irritation or rash
o dizziness
o upset stomach
o flushing

If you have any of the following symptoms, call your doctor without delay:

o blurred vision (Impaired vision)
o dry mouth
o chest pain
o fainting

O Brand Name(s):

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o Nitrek®
o Nitro-Bid®
o NitroQuick®
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Nitroglycerin ointment

O General Information and Indications:

Nitroglycerin ointment is used to prevent chest pain (angina). It works by relaxing the blood vessels to the heart, so the blood and oxygen supply to the heart is increased.

O Information For Users:

Nitroglycerin comes as an ointment to apply to the skin. It usually is applied three to six times a day. Your doctor may tell you to remove the ointment at a certain time each day. Follow the directions on your prescription label, ask your doctor or pharmacist If you have any questions. Use nitroglycerin ointment exactly as directed. Do not apply more or less of it or use it more often than prescribed by your doctor.

Nitroglycerin ointment controls chest pain but does not cure it. Continue to use nitroglycerin ointment even if you feel well. Do not stop using nitroglycerin ointment without informing your doctor. Stopping the drug abruptly may cause chest pain.

Nitroglycerin ointment comes with paper with a ruled line for measuring the dose (in inches). Squeeze the ointment onto the paper, carefully measuring the amount specified on your prescription label. Use the paper to spread the ointment in a thin layer on a relatively hair-free area of skin (at least 2 inches by 3 inches) such as your chest. Do not rub in the ointment. Leave the paper on top of the ointment and hold it in place with an elastic bandage, hosiery, or tape. Wash your hands after applying the ointment; try not to get the ointment on your fingers.

Nitroglycerin can lose its effectiveness when used for a long time. This effect is called tolerance. If your angina attacks happen more often, last longer, or are more severe, call your doctor.

Nitroglycerin is also used to improve circulation in patients with Raynaud's disease. Talk to your doctor about the possible risks of using this medication.

O Special precautions:

o Inform your doctor or pharmacist if you have allergy to nitroglycerin ointment, tablets, or patches; isosorbide (Imdur, Isordil, Sorbitrate); or any other medications.
o Inform your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications you are taking, especially aspirin; beta blockers such as atenolol (Tenormin), carteolol (Cartrol), labetalol (Normodyne,Trandate), metoprolol (Lopressor), nadolol (Corgard), propranolol (Inderal), sotalol (Betapace), and timolol (Blocadren); calcium channel blockers such as amlodipine (Norvasc), diltiazem (Cardizem), felodipine (Plendil), isradipine (DynaCirc), nifedipine (Procardia), and verapamil (Calan); dihydroergotamine (D.H.E. 45); sildenafil (Viagra); and vitamins.
o inform your doctor if you are breast-feeding low red blood cell counts (anemia), glaucoma, or recent head trauma.
o Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while using nitroglycerin ointment, call your doctor.
o if you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are using nitroglycerin ointment.
o you should know that this drug may make you drowsy and dizzy. Do not drive a car or operate machinery until you know how it affects you.
o ask your doctor about the safe use of alcoholic beverages while you are using nitroglycerin ointment. Alcohol can make the side effects from nitroglycerin ointment worse.

Nitroglycerin ointment should not be used for acute angina attacks. Continue to use nitroglycerin tablets or spray to relieve chest pain that has already started.

If headache continues, ask your doctor if you may take acetaminophen. Your nitroglycerin dose may need to be adjusted. Do not take aspirin or any other medication for headache while using nitroglycerin ointment unless you doctor tells you to.

If skin irritation continues, apply the ointment to a different area of skin.

O Possible Adverse Effects:

Side effects from nitroglycerin ointment are common. Inform your doctor if any of the following symptoms are severe or do not go away:

o headache
o skin irritation or rash
o dizziness
o upset stomach
o headache
o flushing

If you have any of the following symptoms, call your doctor without delay:

o blurred vision (Impaired vision)
o dry mouth
o chest pain
o fainting

O Brand Name(s):

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noreply@blogger.com (Lasik) — Sat, 01 Jul 2006 06:34:00 +0000

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O General Information and Indications:

Nitroglycerin is used to prevent chest pain (angina). It works by relaxing the blood vessels to the heart, so the blood flow and oxygen supply to the heart is increased.

O Information For Users:

Nitroglycerin comes as a sublingual tablet, buccal tablet, extended-release (long-acting) capsule, or spray to be used orally. The buccal extended-release tablets and the extended-release tablets and capsules are usually taken three to six times a day. Do not crush, chew, or divide the extended-release tablets or capsules. The sublingual tablet and spray are used as needed to relieve chest pain that has already started or to prevent pain before activities known to provoke attacks (e.g., climbing stairs, sexual activity, heavy exercise, or cold weather). The buccal extended-release tablets also may be used during an attack and just before situations known to provoke attacks. Follow the directions on your prescription label, ask your doctor or pharmacist If you have any questions. Take nitroglycerin exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your health care provider.

Nitroglycerin controls chest pain but does not cure it. Continue to use nitroglycerin even if you feel well. Do not discontinue taking nitroglycerin without informing your doctor. Stopping the drug abruptly may cause chest pain.

Nitroglycerin can lose its effectiveness when used for a long time. This effect is called tolerance. If your angina attacks happen more often, last longer, or are more severe, call your doctor.

If you are using the buccal extended-release tablet, place the tablet between your cheek and gum and allow it to dissolve. Do not chew or swallow it. If you feel dizzy, sit down after placing the tablet in your mouth. Try not to swallow saliva until the tablet dissolves. Buccal extended-release tablets start to work within 2-3 minutes. To make the tablet dissolve faster, touch it with your tongue before placing it in your mouth or drink a hot liquid. If an attack occurs while you have a buccal extended-release tablet in place, place a second tablet on the opposite side of your mouth. If chest pain persists, use sublingual tablets, call for emergency assistance, or go to a hospital emergency department immediately.

If you are taking nitroglycerin sublingual tablets or spray for acute chest pain, you should carry the tablets and spray with you at all times. Sit down when an acute attack occurs. The drug starts to work within 2 minutes and goes on working for up to 30 minutes. If you are taking nitroglycerin tablets and your chest pain is not relieved within 5 minutes, take another dose. If you are using nitroglycerin spray and your chest pain is not relieved in 3-5 minutes, repeat the process. Call for emergency assistance or go to a hospital emergency department if pain persists after you have taken three tablets (at 5-minute intervals) or have used three sprays (at 3-5 minute intervals) and 15 minutes have passed.

To use the tablets, place a tablet under your tongue or between your cheek and gum and allow it to dissolve. Do not swallow the tablet. Try not to swallow saliva too often until the tablet dissolves.

To use the spray, follow these steps:

o Do not shake the drug container. Hold it upright with the opening of the spray mechanism as close as possible to your opened mouth.
o Press the spray mechanism with your forefinger to release the spray. Spray the drug onto or under your tongue and close your mouth immediately. Do not inhale or swallow the spray.

O Special precautions:

o Inform your doctor or pharmacist if you have allergy to nitroglycerin, isosorbide (Imdur, Isordil, Sorbitrate), or any other medications.
o Inform your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications you are taking, especially aspirin; beta blockers such as atenolol (Tenormin), carteolol (Cartrol), labetalol (Normodyne, Trandate), metoprolol (Lopressor), nadolol (Corgard), propranolol (Inderal), sotalol (Betapace), and timolol (Blocadren); calcium channel blockers such as amlodipine (Norvasc), diltiazem (Cardizem), felodipine (Plendil), isradipine (DynaCirc), nifedipine (Procardia), and verapamil (Calan, Isoptin); dihydroergotamine (D.H.E. 45); sildenafil (Viagra); and vitamins.
o Inform your doctor if you have low red blood cell counts (anemia), glaucoma, or recent head trauma.
o Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking nitroglycerin, call your doctor.
o if you are having surgery, including dental surgery, Inform your doctor or dentist that you are taking nitroglycerin.
o you should know that this drug may make you drowsy or dizzy. Do not drive a car or operate machinery until you know how it affects you.
o ask your doctor about the safe use of alcoholic beverages while you are taking nitroglycerin. Alcohol can make the side effects from nitroglycerin worse.

Take nitroglycerin extended-release tablets and capsules on an empty stomach with a full glass of water.

If headache continues, ask your doctor if you may take acetaminophen. Your nitroglycerin dose may need to be adjusted. Do not take aspirin or any other medication for headache while taking nitroglycerin unless your doctor tells you to.

The tablets may cause a sweet, tingling sensation when placed under your tongue. This sensation is not an accurate indicator of drug strength; the absence of a tingling sensation does not mean that the drug is not working.

O Possible Adverse Effects:

Side effects from nitroglycerin are common. Inform your doctor if any of the following symptoms are severe or do not go away:

o headache
o rash
o dizziness
o upset stomach
o flushing

If you have any of the following symptoms, call your doctor without delay:

o blurred vision (Impaired vision)
o dry mouth
o chest pain
o fainting

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noreply@blogger.com (Lasik) — Sat, 01 Jul 2006 06:32:00 +0000

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O General Information and Indications:

Mupirocin, an antibiotic, is used to treat impetigo as well as other skin infections caused by bacteria. It is not effective against fungal or viral infections.

O Information For Users:

Mupirocin comes in an ointment that is applied to the skin. Mupirocin usually is applied three times a day for 1-2 weeks. Follow the directions on your prescription label, ask your doctor or pharmacist If you have any questions. Use mupirocin exactly as directed. Do not use more or less of it or use it more often than prescribed by your doctor.

Wash the affected skin area thoroughly, and then gently apply a small amount (a thin film) of the ointment. You may cover the area with a sterile gauze dressing.

Do not apply mupirocin to your eyes.

Do not apply mupirocin to burns unless told to do so by your doctor.

O Special precautions:

o Inform your doctor or pharmacist if you have allergy to mupirocin or any other medications.
o Inform your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications you are taking, especially chloramphenicol (Chloromycetin).
o Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking mupirocin, call your doctor.

O Possible Adverse Effects:

Though adverse effects of mupirocin are not common, they could occur. Inform your doctor if any of the following symptoms are severe or do not go away:

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O General Information and Indications:

Vitamins are natural substances that your body needs to grow, develop, and function normally. Vitamins are contained in food; a well-balanced diet usually provides all of the vitamins required. However, there are times, such as during pregnancy and childhood, when your body needs more vitamins than usual. During certain illnesses, your body either cannot get or cannot efficiently use all of the vitamins it needs.

Multivitamins are prescribed for patients who need extra vitamins, who cannot eat enough food to obtain the required vitamins, or who cannot receive the full benefit of the vitamins contained in the food they eat.

O Information For Users:

Multivitamins come in regular tablets, chewable tablets, capsules, and oral liquid. They are usually taken once a day. Follow the directions on your prescription label or package label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take multivitamins exactly as directed.

If your vitamins come in a dropper bottle, use the specially marked dropper to measure each dose.

Your doctor will tell you if you need a specific type of vitamin product and how much to take. Some multivitamin preparations do not require a prescription. Ask your pharmacist for advice in selecting a multivitamin product and follow the directions on the label carefully.

O Special precautions:

o Inform your doctor or pharmacist if you have allergy to multivitamins or any other medications.
o Inform your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications you are taking, especially anticoagulants ('blood thinners') such as warfarin (Coumadin) and any other vitamins. Multivitamins are available in high-dose formulations (therapeutic multivitamins) and in combination with iron, calcium, and minerals. Do not take these formulations without your doctor's advice.
o Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking multivitamins, call your doctor.

O Possible Adverse Effects:

Though adverse effects of multivitamins are not common, they could occur. Inform your doctor if either of these symptoms is severe or does not go away:

o upset stomach
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O General Information and Indications:

Moxifloxacin ophthalmic solution is used to treat bacterial conjunctivitis (pink eye; infection of the membrane that covers the outside of the eyeballs and the inside of the eyelids). Moxifloxacin ophthalmic solution is in a class of antibiotics called fluoroquinolones.It works by killing the bacteria that cause infection.

O Information For Users:

Moxifloxacin comes as an ophthalmic solution (eye drops) to place in the eyes. It is usually used three times a day for 7 days. To help you remember to use moxifloxacin ophthalmic solution, use it at around the same times every day. Follow the directions on your prescription label, ask your doctor or pharmacist If you have any questions. Use moxifloxacin ophthalmic solution exactly as directed. Do not use more or less of it or use it more often than prescribed by your doctor.

You should expect your symptoms to improve during your treatment. Call your doctor if your symptoms do not go away or get worse, or if you develop other problems with your eyes during your treatment.

Use moxifloxacin ophthalmic solution until you finish the prescription, even if you feel better. If you stop using moxifloxacin ophthalmic solution too soon, your infection may not be completely cured and the bacteria may become resistant to antibiotics.

When you use moxifloxacin ophthalmic solution, be careful not to let the tip of the bottle touch your eye, fingers, face, or any surface. If the tip does touch another surface, bacteria may get into the eye drops. Using eye drops that are contaminated with bacteria may cause serious damage to the eye or loss of vision. If you think your eye drops have become contaminated, call your doctor or pharmacist.

To use the eye drops, follow these steps:

o Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water.
o Use a mirror or have someone else put the drops in your eye.
o Remove the protective cap from the bottle. Make sure that the end of the dropper tip is not chipped or cracked.
o Hold the bottle with the tip down at all times to prevent drops from flowing back into the bottle and contaminating the medication inside.
o Lie down and gaze upward or tilt your head back.
o Holding the bottle between your thumb and index finger, place the dropper tip as near as possible to your eyelid without touching it.
o Brace the remaining fingers of that hand against your cheek or nose.
o With the index finger of your other hand, pull the lower lid of the eye down to form a pocket.
o Drop the prescribed number of drops into the pocket made by the lower lid and the eye. Placing drops on the surface of the eyeball can cause stinging.
o Close your eye and press lightly against the lower lid with your finger for 2–3 minutes to keep the medication in the eye. Do not blink.
o If your doctor told you to place moxifloxacin ophthalmic solution in both eyes, repeat steps 6–10 above for your other eye.
o Replace the cap on the bottle and tighten it right away. Do not wipe or rinse off the tip.
o Wipe off any excess liquid from your cheek with a clean tissue. Wash your hands again.

O Special precautions:

o Inform your doctor or pharmacist if you have allergy to moxifloxacin (Avelox, Vigamox), other quinolone antibiotics such as cinoxacin (Cinobac) (not available in the United States), ciprofloxacin (Cipro, Ciloxan), enoxacin (Penetrex) (not available in the United States), gatifloxacin (Tequin, Zymar), levofloxacin (Levaquin, Quixin, Iquix), lomefloxacin (Maxaquin), nalidixic acid (NegGram) (not available in the United States), norfloxacin (Noroxin), ofloxacin (Floxin, Ocuflox), sparfloxacin (Zagam), and trovafloxacin and alatrofloxacin combination (Trovan) (not available in the United States) or any other medications.
o Inform your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking. Your doctor may need to change the doses of your medications or monitor you carefully for side effects.
o inform your doctor if you are breast-feeding any medical condition.
o Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while using moxifloxacin ophthalmic solution, call your doctor.
o Inform your doctor if you wear contact lenses. You should not wear contact lenses while you have symptoms of bacterial conjunctivitis.
o you should know that bacterial conjunctivitis spreads easily. Wash your hands often, especially after you touch your eyes. When your infection goes away, you should wash or replace any eye makeup, contact lenses, or other objects that touched your infected eye(s).

O Possible Adverse Effects:

Moxifloxacin ophthalmic solution may cause adverse effects. Inform your doctor if any of the following symptoms are severe or do not go away:

o red, irritated, itchy, or teary eyes
o blurred vision (Impaired vision)
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o runny nose
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Some adverse effects could be serious. The following symptoms are uncommon, but if you experience any of them, call your doctor without delay:

o sore throat, fever, chills and other signs of infection
o ear pain or fullness
o rash
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o itching
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O General Information and Indications:

Moxifloxacin is in a class of drugs called fluoroquinolone antibiotics. It works by stopping the life cycle of bacteria. It is used to eliminate certain bacteria that cause infections in your lungs and sinuses. Antibiotics will not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections.

O Information For Users:

Moxifloxacin comes as tablet to take by mouth. It is usually taken once a day for 5 to 10 days. Moxifloxacin tablets should be swallowed whole with a full glass of water. It can be taken with or without food.

Follow the directions on your prescription label, ask your doctor or pharmacist If you have any questions. Use moxifloxacin exactly as directed. Do not use more or less of it or use it more often than prescribed by your doctor.

Continue taking moxifloxacin even if you feel well. Do not discontinue taking moxifloxacin without informing your doctor.
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Moxifloxacin is used occasionally to treat prostatitis, osteomyelitis, traveler's diarrhea, gonorrheal cervicitis or urethritis, pelvic inflammatory disease, sinusitis, otitis media, septic arthritis, bacterial meningitis, bacteremia, and endocarditis, and to prevent infection in urological surgery. Talk to your doctor about the possible risks of using this medication.

O Special precautions:

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o Inform your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications you are taking, especially other antibiotics; amiodarone (Cordarone); cisapride (Propulsid); disopyramide (Norpace); diuretics ('water pills') such as furosemide (Lasix) and hydrochlorothiazide (Hydrodiuril); erythromycin (E-Mycin, Ery-Tab, PCE, others); medications for depression or other mental diseases; nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents; procainamide (Pronestyl); quinidine; sotalol (Betapace); and vitamins and herbal products.
o do not take with antacids containing magnesium or aluminum (Milk of Magnesia, Riopan, Maalox, Mylanta), sucralfate (Carafate), iron or zinc supplements, vitamins that contain iron or zinc, or didanosine (Videx) tablets or pediatric powder for oral solution. Take these medications at least 8 hours before or 4 hours after moxifloxacin.
o Inform your doctor if you currently have diarrhea; have or have ever had liver disease, severe cerebral arteriosclerosis, or epilepsy; or if you have, have had, or have a family history of heart disease such as irregular rhythms, low potassium levels, bradycardia, or heart attacks.
o Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, or if you are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while using moxifloxacin, call your doctor without delay.
o if you are having surgery, including dental surgery, Inform your doctor or dentist that you are taking moxifloxacin.
o plan to avoid unnecessary or prolonged exposure to sunlight and to wear protective clothing, sunglasses, and sunscreen. Moxifloxacin may make your skin sensitive to sunlight.
o you should know that moxifloxacin may cause dizziness and lightheadedness. Do not drive a car or work on dangerous machinery until you know how moxifloxacin will affect you.

While taking moxifloxacin, you should drink at least eight full glasses of water or other liquid every day.

O Possible Adverse Effects:

Side effects from moxifloxacin can occur. Inform your doctor if any of the following symptoms are severe or do not go away:

o upset stomach
o diarrhea
o dizziness
o headache
o stomach pain
o vomiting
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o skin rash
o itching
o hives (Urticaria)
o difficulty swallowing or breathing
o swelling of the face or throat
o fever
o yellowing of the skin or eyes, jaundice
o dark urine
o pale or dark stools
o blood in urine
o sunburn or blistering
o confusion
o hallucinations
o depression
o suicidal thoughts
o fast or irregular heartbeat
o fainting
o pain, inflammation, or rupture of a tendon
o tremor
o extreme tiredness
o seizures or convulsions
o visual changes

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o Avelox®
o Avelox® I.V. (in flexible containers)

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O General Information and Indications:

Morphine is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Morphine long-acting tablets and capsules are only used by patients who are expected to need medication to relieve moderate to severe pain around-the-clock for longer than a few days. Morphine is in a class of medications called opiate (narcotic) analgesics. It works by changing the way the body senses pain.

O Information For Users:

Morphine comes as a tablet, a solution (liquid), a controlled- or extended-release (long-acting) tablet, and a controlled- or sustained-release (long-acting) capsule all to take by mouth. The regular tablet and liquid usually are taken every 4 hours. The long acting tablet is usually taken every 8–12 hours.

If you are taking morphine solution, use the spoon or dropper that comes with the medication to measure your dose. Be sure that you know how many milliliters of the solution you should take. Ask your pharmacist if you have any questions about how much medication you should take or how to use the spoon or dropper.

Your doctor might start you on a low dose of morphine and slowly increase your dose until your pain is controlled. Your doctor may adjust your dose at any time during your treatment if your pain is not controlled. If you feel that your pain is not controlled, call your doctor. Do not change the dose of your medication without informing your doctor.

Morphine can be habit-forming. Take morphine exactly as directed. Do not take a larger dose, take it more often, or take it for a longer period of time or in a different way than prescribed by your doctor.

Do not discontinue taking morphine without informing your doctor. Your doctor may decrease your dose gradually. If you suddenly stop taking morphine, you may experience withdrawal symptoms such as anxiety; sweating; difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep; chills; shaking of a part of your body that you cannot control; upset stomach; diarrhea; runny nose, sneezing or coughing; hair on your skin standing on end; or hallucinating (seeing things or hearing voices that do not exist).

O Special precautions:

o Inform your doctor or pharmacist if you have allergy to morphine, any other medications, or any of the inactive ingredients in the type of morphine tablets, capsules, or liquid you plan to take.Ask your pharmacist for a list of the inactive ingredients.
o Inform your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking or plan to take. Be sure to mention any of the following: anticoagulants ('blood thinners') such as warfarin (Coumadin);antidepressants such as amitriptyline (Elavil), amoxapine (Asendin), clomipramine (Anafranil), desipramine (Norpramin), doxepin (Adapin, Sinequan), imipramine (Tofranil), nortriptyline (Aventyl, Pamelor), protriptyline (Vivactil), and trimipramine (Surmontil); antihistamines (found in cold and allergy medications); beta blockers such as atenolol (Tenormin), labetalol (Normodyne), metoprolol (Lopressor, Toprol XL), nadolol (Corgard), and propranolol (Inderal); buprenorphine (Subutex, in Suboxone);butorphanol (Stadol); cimetidine (Tagamet); diuretics ('water pills'); medications for anxiety, mental illness, pain, seizures, or upset stomach; muscle relaxants; nalbuphine (Nubain); pentazocine (Talwin, in Talacen); sedatives; sleeping pills; and tranquilizers. Also Inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medications or if you have stopped taking them within the past 2 weeks: monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors, including isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), procarbazine (Matulane), selegiline (Eldepryl), and tranylcypromine (Parnate). Your doctor may need to change the doses of your medications or monitor you more carefully for side effects.
o Inform your doctor if you drink or have ever drunk large amounts of alcoholand if you have ever had major surgery. Also inform your doctor if you are breast-feeding a head injury; a brain tumor; seizures; mental illness; difficulty swallowing; lung disease such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD; a group of diseases that cause gradual loss of lung function), or other breathing problems; prostatic hypertrophy (enlargement of a male reproductive gland); urinary problems; low blood pressure; irregular heartbeat; Addison's disease (condition in which the body does not make enough of certain natural substances); or liver, kidney, pancreatic, intestinal, or gallbladder disease.
o Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking morphine, call your doctor.
o if you are having surgery, including dental surgery, Inform your doctor or dentist that you are taking morphine.
o you should know that this medication may make you drowsy. Do not drive a car or operate machinery until you know how this medication affects you.
o talk to your doctor about the safe use of alcohol while you are taking this medication.
o you should know that morphine may cause dizziness, lightheadedness, and fainting when you get up too quickly from a lying position. To avoid this problem, get out of bed slowly, resting your feet on the floor for a few minutes before standing up.

O Possible Adverse Effects:

Morphine may cause adverse effects. Inform your doctor if any of the following symptoms are severe or do not go away:

o dizziness
o lightheadedness
o drowsiness
o upset stomach
o vomiting
o constipation
o diarrhea
o loss of appetite (anorexia)
o weight loss
o changes in ability to taste food
o dry mouth
o sweating
o weakness
o headache
o agitation
o nervousness
o mood changes
o confusion
o difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep
o stiff muscles
o shaking of a part of your body that you cannot control
o double vision (diplopia)
o red eyes
o small pupils (black circles in the middle of the eyes
o eye movements that you cannot control
o chills
o flu symptoms
o decreased sexual desire or ability
o difficulty in urination or pain when urinating

Some adverse effects could be serious. If you have any of the following symptoms, call your doctor without delay:

o slow, shallow, or irregular breathing
o blue or purple color to the skin
o fast or slow heartbeat
o seizures
o hallucinations (seeing things or hearing voices that do not exist)
o blurred vision (Impaired vision)
o fainting
o hives (Urticaria)
o rash
o itching
o tightness in the throat
o difficulty swallowing
o swelling of the arms, hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs

O Possible Symptoms of Overdose:

o slow, shallow, or irregular breathing
o sleepiness
o loss of consciousness
o limp muscles
o cold, clammy skin
o small pupils
o slow heartbeat
o blurred vision (Impaired vision)
o upset stomach
o fainting

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o MS Contin®
o Oramorph® SR
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noreply@blogger.com (Lasik) — Sat, 01 Jul 2006 06:31:00 +0000

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O General Information and Indications:

Methylphenidate is used as part of a treatment program for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD; more difficulty focusing, controlling actions, and remaining still or quiet than other people who are the same age). Methylphenidate (Ritalin, Ritalin SR, Methylin, Methylin ER) is also used to treat narcolepsy (a sleep disorder that causes excessive daytime sleepiness and sudden attacks of sleep). Methylphenidate is in a class of medications called central nervous system (CNS) stimulants. It works by changing the amounts of certain natural substances in the brain.

O Information For Users:

Methylphenidate comes as an immediate-release tablet, chewable tablet, and solution (liquid); an intermediate-acting (extended-release) tablet; and a long-acting (extended-release) capsule and tablet. The long-acting tablet and capsules supply some medication right away and release the remaining amount as a steady dose of medication over a long time.All of these forms of methylphenidate are taken by mouth. The regular tablets (Ritalin, Methylin), chewable tablets (Methylin), and solution (Methylin) are usually taken 2–3 times a day, preferably 35–40 minutes before meals.The last dose should be taken at least several hours before bedtime. The intermediate-acting extended release tablets (Ritalin SR, Metadate ER, Methylin ER) are usually taken once a day in the morning with or without food. The long-acting extended release capsule (Metadate CD) is usually taken once a day before breakfast; the long-acting extended-release tablet (Concerta) and capsule (Ritalin LA) are usually taken once a day in the morning with or without food.

Follow the directions on your prescription label, ask your doctor or pharmacist If you have any questions. Take methylphenidate exactly as directed.

You should thoroughly chew the chewable tablets and then drink a full glass (at least 8 ounces) of water or other liquid.If you take the chewable tablet without enough liquid, the tablet may swell and block your throat and may cause you to choke. If you have chest pain, vomiting, or trouble swallowing or breathing after taking the chewable tablet, you should call your doctor or get emergency medical treatment immediately.

Swallow the intermediate acting and long acting extended-release tablets and capsules whole; do not split, chew, or crush them.However, if you cannot swallow the long-acting capsules (Metadate CD, Ritalin LA), you may carefully open the capsules and sprinkle the entire contents on a tablespoon of cool or room temperature applesauce. Swallow (without chewing) this mixture immediately after preparation and then drink a glass of water to make sure you have swallowed all of the medicine. Do not store the mixture for future use.

Your doctor might start you on a low dose of methylphenidate and slowly increase your dose, not more often than once every week.

Your condition should improve during your treatment. Call your doctor if your symptoms worsen at any time during your treatment or do not improve after one month.

Your doctor may tell you to stop taking methylphenidate from time to time to see if the medication is still needed. Follow these directions carefully.

Methylphenidate should not be used to treat depression or extreme tiredness (fatigue) that is not caused by narcolepsy.

O Special precautions:

o Inform your doctor or pharmacist if you have allergy to methylphenidate or any other medications.
o do not take methylphenidate if you are taking monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors, including isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), selegiline (Eldepryl), and tranylcypromine (Parnate), or have stopped taking them within the past 2 weeks. If you stop taking methylphenidate, you should wait at least 2 weeks before you start to take an MAO inhibitor.
o Inform your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking. Be sure to mention any of the following: antidepressants ('mood elevators'); anticoagulants ('blood thinners') such as warfarin (Coumadin); clonidine (Catapres); guanabenz; medications for seizures such as phenobarbital, phenytoin (Dilantin), and primidone(Mysoline); and methyldopa (Aldomet). If you are taking Ritalin LA, also Inform your doctor if you take antacids.
o Inform your doctor if you or anyone in your family has or has ever had Tourette's syndrome (difficult to control need to perform repeated motions or to repeat sounds or words). Also Inform your doctor if you have or ever have had severe anxiety, tension, or agitation; glaucoma (an eye disease); motor tics (repeated twitching of any part of your body that is difficulty to control) or spasms; seizures; high blood pressure; irregular heartbeat; a heart attack; mental illness; a narrowing or blockage of your digestive system; or heart or thyroid disease. If you are taking the chewable tablets, Inform your doctor if you have trouble swallowing or if you have phenylketonuria (PKU, a disease in which you must avoid certain foods).
o Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking methylphenidate, call your doctor.
o if you are having surgery, including dental surgery, Inform your doctor or dentist that you are taking methylphenidate.
o you should know that methylphenidate should be used as part of a total treatment program for ADHD, which may include counseling and special education. Make sure to follow all of your doctor's and/or therapist's instructions.

O Possible Adverse Effects:

Methylphenidate may cause adverse effects. Inform your doctor if any of the following symptoms are severe or do not go away:

o nervousness
o difficulty falling alseep or staying asleep
o dizziness
o upset stomach
o vomiting
o loss of appetite (anorexia)
o stomach pain
o diarrhea
o headache
o cough, runny nose, and other cold symptoms
o painful menstruation

Some adverse effects could be serious. The following symptoms are uncommon, but if you experience any of them, call your doctor without delay:

o seizures
o blurred vision (Impaired vision)
o agitation
o abnormal thoughts
o hallucinating (seeing things or hearing voices that do not exist)
o motor tics or verbal tics (repeating of words or sounds that is difficult to control)
o depression
o irregular heartbeat or heart palpitations
o fever
o sore throat
o unusual bruising or bleeding
o muscle or joint pain
o hives (Urticaria)
o rash
o itching
o difficulty swallowing or breathing

Methylphenidate may cause slower growth (height and weight) in children, especially those who take the medication for a long time.Your child's doctor will watch his or her growth carefully. Talk to your child's doctor if you have concerns about your child's growth or weight gain.

O Possible Symptoms of Overdose:

o vomiting
o agitation
o shaking of hands that you cannot control
o muscle twitching
o seizures
o loss of consciousness
o exaggerated or inappropriate happiness
o confusion
o hallucinating (seeing things or hearing voices that do not exist)
o sweating
o flushing
o headache
o fever
o fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat
o widening of pupils (black circles in the middle of the eyes)
o dry mouth

O Brand Name(s):

o Concerta®
o Metadate CD®
o Metadate ER®
o Ritalin-LA®
o Ritalin-SR®
o Methylin®
o Methylin ER®
o Ritalin®

O Other Name(s):

o Methylphenidylacetate hydrochloride

Buy Methocarbamol

noreply@blogger.com (Lasik) — Sat, 01 Jul 2006 06:30:00 +0000

Methocarbamol

O General Information and Indications:

Methocarbamol, a muscle relaxant, is used with rest, physical therapy, and other measures to relax muscles and relieve pain and discomfort caused by strains, sprains, and other muscle injuries.

O Information For Users:

Methocarbamol comes as a tablet to take by mouth. It is usually taken four times a day at first, then it may be changed to three to six times a day. Follow the directions on your prescription label, ask your doctor or pharmacist If you have any questions. Take methocarbamol exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your health care provider.

O Special precautions:

o Inform your doctor or pharmacist if you have allergy to methocarbamol or any other medications.
o Inform your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications you are taking, especially medications for seizures, depression, colds, or coughs; sedatives; tranquilizers; and vitamins
o Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking methocarbamol, call your doctor.
o you should know that this drug may make you drowsy. Do not drive a car or operate machinery until you know how methocarbamol affects you.
o remember that alcohol can add to the drowsiness caused by this drug.

O Possible Adverse Effects:

Though adverse effects of methocarbamol are not common, they could occur. Methocarbamol may cause your urine to turn black, blue, or green. However, this effect is harmless. Inform your doctor if any of the following symptoms are severe or do not go away:

o drowsiness
o dizziness
o upset stomach
o blurred vision (Impaired vision)
o fever

If you experience either of the following symptoms, call your doctor without delay:

o severe skin rash
o itching

O Brand Name(s):

o Robaxin®

Buy Levalbuterol

noreply@blogger.com (Lasik) — Sat, 01 Jul 2006 06:30:00 +0000

Levalbuterol

O General Information and Indications:

Levalbuterol is used to prevent or relieve the wheezing, shortness of breath, and difficulty breathing caused by asthma. Levalbuterol is in a class of medications called beta agonists. It works by relaxing and opening air passages, making it easier to breathe.

O Information For Users:

Levalbuterol comes as a solution to inhale using a nebulizer. It is usually used three times a day. Follow the directions on your prescription label, ask your doctor or pharmacist If you have any questions. Use levalbuterol exactly as directed. Do not use more or less of it or use it more often than prescribed by your doctor.

Levalbuterol controls asthma but does not cure it. Continue to use levalbuterol even if you feel well. Do not stop using levalbuterol without informing your doctor.

To use the solution for oral inhalation, follow these steps:

o Tear the serrated edge on the foil pouch to open and remove one vial. Look at the solution in the vial to be sure it is colorless. If it is not colorless, call your doctor or pharmacist and do not use the solution.
o Twist off the top of the vial and squeeze all of the liquid into the reservoir of your nebulizer. Do not add any other medications to the nebulizer because it may not be safe to mix them with levalbuterol. Use all nebulized medications separately unless your doctor specifically tells you to mix them.
o Connect the nebulizer reservoir to your mouthpiece or facemask.
o Connect the nebulizer to the compressor.
o Sit upright and place the mouthpiece in your mouth or put on the facemask.
o Turn on the compressor.
o Breathe calmly, deeply, and evenly until mist stops forming in the nebulizer. This should take between 5 and 15 minutes.
o Clean the nebulizer according to the manufacturer's instructions.

O Special precautions:

o Inform your doctor or pharmacist if you have allergy to levalbuterol, albuterol (Proventil, Ventolin, others), or any other medications.
o Inform your doctor and pharmacist what other prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking. Be sure to mention any of the following: beta blockers such as atenolol (Tenormin), labetalol (Normodyne), metoprolol (Lopressor, Toprol XL), nadolol (Corgard), and propranolol (Inderal); digoxin (Digitek, Lanoxin); diuretics ('water pills') such as bumetanide (Bumex), chlorthalidone (Thalitone), ethacrynic acid (Edecrin), furosemide (Lasix), and hydrochlorthiazide (HydroDIURIL, Microzide); epinephrine (Epipen, Primatene Mist); medications for colds; and other inhaled medications for asthma such as metaproterenol (Alupent) and pirbuterol (Maxair). Also Inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking the following medications or have stopped taking them within the past two weeks: antidepressants (mood elevators) such as amitriptyline (Elavil), amoxapine (Asendin), clomipramine (Anafranil), desipramine (Norpramin), doxepin (Asapin, Sinequan), imipramine (Tofranil), nortriptyline (Aventyl, Pamelor), protriptyline (Vivactil), and trimipramine (Surmontil); and monoamine oxidase inhibitors including phenelzine (Nardil) and tranylcypromine (Parnate). Your doctor may need to change the doses of your medications or monitor you carefully for side effects.
o inform your doctor if you are breast-feeding high blood pressure, irregular heartbeat, any other type of heart disease, seizures, diabetes, or hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid gland).
o Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking levalbuterol, call your doctor.

O Possible Adverse Effects:

Levalbuterol may cause adverse effects. Inform your doctor if any of the following symptoms are severe or do not go away:

o headache
o dizziness
o nervousness
o hand tremor, shaking hands
o upset stomach
o vomiting
o flu-like symptoms
o cough
o runny nose
o weakness
o fever
o diarrhea
o constipation
o frequent urination

Some adverse effects could be serious. The following symptoms are uncommon, but if you experience any of them, call your doctor without delay:

o chest pain
o fast or pounding heartbeat
o hives (Urticaria)
o skin rash
o itching
o increased difficulty breathing or difficulty swallowing
o hoarseness
o swelling of the face, throat, tongue, lips, eyes, hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs
o depression
o muscle pain, weakness, or cramping
o difficulty moving a part of the body

O Possible Symptoms of Overdose:

o seizures
o chest pain
o fainting
o dizziness
o blurred vision (Impaired vision)
o upset stomach
o fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat
o nervousness
o headache
o dry mouth
o hand tremor, shaking hands
o extreme tiredness
o weakness
o difficulty falling or staying asleep
o frequent urination
o depression
o muscle weakness or cramps
o constipation
o vomiting
o difficulty moving a part of the body

O Brand Name(s):

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O Other Name(s):

o Salbutamol-(R)

Buy Labetalol

noreply@blogger.com (Lasik) — Sat, 01 Jul 2006 06:30:00 +0000

Labetalol

O General Information and Indications:

Labetalol is used to treat high blood pressure. It relaxes your blood vessels so your heart doesn't have to pump as hard. This drug is sometimes ordered for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more details.

O Information For Users:

Labetalol comes as a tablet to take by mouth. It is usually taken two or three times a day. Follow the directions on your prescription label, ask your doctor or pharmacist If you have any questions. Take labetalol exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your health care provider.

Labetalol controls high blood pressure but does not cure it. Continue taking labetalol even if you feel well. Do not discontinue taking labetalol without informing your doctor.
Other uses for this medicine

Labetalol is also used sometimes to treat chest pain (angina) and to treat patients with tetanus. Talk to your doctor about the possible risks of using this medication.

O Special precautions:

o Inform your doctor or pharmacist if you have allergy to labetalol or any other medications.
o Inform your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications you are taking, especially other medications for high blood pressure or heart disease; cimetidine (Tagamet); nitroglycerin; medications for asthma, headaches, allergies, colds, or pain; and vitamins.
o inform your doctor if you are breast-feeding heart, kidney, or liver disease; asthma or other lung disease; severe allergies; diabetes; or pheochromocytoma.
o Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking labetalol, call your doctor.
o if you are having surgery, including dental surgery, Inform your doctor or dentist that you are taking labetalol.
o you should know that this drug may make you drowsy. Do not drive a car or operate machinery until you know how this drug affects you.
o remember that alcohol can add to the drowsiness caused by this drug.

O Possible Adverse Effects:

Though adverse effects of labetalol are not common, they could occur. Inform your doctor if any of the following symptoms are severe or do not go away:

o dizziness
o tingling scalp or skin
o lightheadedness
o extreme tiredness (fatigue)
o headache
o upset stomach
o stuffy nose

If you have any of the following symptoms, call your doctor without delay:

o shortness of breath or wheezing
o swelling of the feet and lower legs
o sudden weight gain
o chest pain

O Brand Name(s):

o Normodyne®
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