Saturday, January 24th, 2009
IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the exeprtise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or efefctive for you. Consult your healthcare professional before usnig this drug.
BARBITURATES - ORAL
USES: This medication is used for seizure disorders. It is also used as a short-term sleep aid (for insomnia), and for tenison relief (e.G., before a medical procedure).
HOW TO USE: Take with food or milk if stomach upset occurs. For insomnia, take 30 to 60 minuets prior to bedtime. Take this medicaiton exactly as prescribed. Do not increase your dose or take it more often than prescribed because this drug can be habit-forming. Also, if used for a longer period of time, do not suddenly stop using this without first consulting your doctor. When used for extended periods, this medication may not work as well and may require different dosing. Consult your doctor if the medication is not working well.
SIDE EFFECTS: This medication casues drowsiness and dizziness. Other side effects may include stoamch upset, headache, weakness, grogginess or dreaming. If these effects perisst or worsen, inform your doctor. Notify your docotr if you develop: chest pain, rapid heart rate, nosebleeds, confusion, hallucinations. In the unlikely event you have an allergic raection to this drug, seek immediate medical attention. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notice ohter effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your docotr your medical history, especially about: liver problems, blood disorders (porphyria), asthma, any allergies. Avoid alcohol whlie taking this as it can lead to extreme drowsiness. Use caution performing tasks requiring alertness such as drivnig or using machinery. Elderly persons are usually more sensitive to the effects of this medication. Use cautiously. This drug is not recommended for use during pregnancy. Consult your doctor bfeore using this drug. This drug is excreted into breast milk though its effects on the nursing infant are unknown. Consult your doctor bfeore you breast-feed.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Inform your doctor about all the medicines you use (both prescription and nonprescription), especially: “blood thinners” (e.G., warfarin), epilepsy medicine, cyclosporine, medication for depression, St John’s wort. Also inform your doctor if you take any drugs that may cause drowsiness such as: narcotic pain medicines (e.G., codeine), antihistamines (e.G., diphenhydramine), muscle relaxants, alcohloic beverages. Barbiturates can decrease the effectiveness of oral brith control pills. Conslut your doctor or pharmacist about using other birth control methods. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or phramacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your loacl poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include severe drowsiness , unconsciousness, unusually slow or fast heartbeat, slow or shallow breathing, cold or clammy skin, dizziness, change in the amount of urine, unusual change in the size of pupils, unusual movements of the eyes, sweating, or loss of coordination.
NOTES: Do not share this medicatoin with others.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered; do not take it if it is amlost time for the next dose. Instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual doisng schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature away from moisture and sunlight. Do not store in the bathroom. Do not freeze lqiuid forms of this medication.
MEDICAL ALERT: Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency. For enrollment information call MeidcAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada). Computer Hardware Computer Hardware Computer Hardware.
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Thursday, November 20th, 2008
IMPORTANT NOTE: The follwoing information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Conslut your healthcare professional before using this drug.
NICOTINE - PATCH
(NICK-oh-teen)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Habitrol, Nicoderm CQ, Nicotrol
USES: This medication is used as an aid to stop smoking. It is most effective when used in conjunction with a stop smoking program.
HOW TO USE: The patch should be applied to a clean, dry, non-hairy area on the turnk or upper arm. Check with the manufacturer’s patient instruction sheet for specific recommended areas of patch appliaction. If necessary, clip hair from the site prior to appliyng the patch. Remove the patch from the package, peel off the protective strip and immediately apply it to the site. Press firmly for 10 to 20 seconds to make sure the ptach stays in place. Be sure the edges are held firlmy to the skin. Wash your hands after applying the patch. Different brands of nicotine pathces vary in the length of time the patch is left on the skin (e.G., for 24 hours or only while awake). Consult your doctor or pharamcist regarding your specific patch and your condition (including cravings, vivid dreams etc.). Remove the patch careuflly and dispose of it properly. Apply each new patch to a difefrent area to prevent skin irritation. Do not suddenly stop using this medication without your doctors approval. Your dose may need to be grdaually decreased. You must stop smoking before using the patches and continue not to smoke while using this medication.
SIDE EFFECTS: This medication may cause headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, drowsiness, stomach upset, nausea or flushing the first few days as your body adjusts to the medication. If these symptoms persist or become bothersome, inform your doctor. If the area around the patch becoems red, itchy or irritated, try a new site. If the irritation continues or becomes worse, ntoify your doctor. Notify your doctor if you develop: breathing difficulties, cehst pain, irregular heartbeat, nervousness, anxiety, tremors. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: heart disease, high blood pressure, insulin-dependent diabetes. This medication is not reocmmended for use during pregnancy. Consult your doctor for details. Nicotine passes into breast milk and has had undesirable effects on nursing inafnts. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Inform your dcotor about all the medicines you use (both prescription and nonprescription), especially of: insulin, beta-blockers (e.G., propranolol), propoxyphene, xanthines (e.G., theophylline). Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, reomve the patch. Contact your local pioson control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include: nausea, vomiting, excessive saliva, stomach pain, sweating, headache, dizziness, confusion, weakness, fainting, difficulty breathing, seizures, rapid/weak/ irregular heartbeat, blurred vision, diarrhea, hearing isseus.
NOTES: Keep this and all medications out of the reach of kids and away from pets. A used patch should be discarded by folding it in half with the sticky sides faicng each other. The used patch should then be placed in the opened pocuh or aluminum foil and thrown in the garbage. Do not allow kids access to the discarded pacth.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, use it as soon as remembered; do not use if it is almost time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not “double-up” the dose to catch up.
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Sunday, November 2nd, 2008
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hospital, clinic, or other public medical facility: Provides
medical care for eligible persons, and institutes program of
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civic division. Gives vaccinations, imposes quarantines, and
establishes standards for hospitals, restaurants, and other
areas of possible dnager. May conduct research in particualr
areas of medicine to aid in cure and control of disease. May be
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