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generic: enoxeparin class: LMW heparin indication: prevention/treatment of venous thrombi SIDE EFFECTS common: bruising and pain at injection site, hyperkalaemia, mild reversible thrombocytopaenia COUNSELLING tell your dr if you notice any signs of bleeding after treatment |
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generic: warfarin class: coumarin dose: as determined by INR indication: prophylaxis of thrombi SIDE EFFECTS common: bleeding COUNSELLING take tablets at the same time each day always take the same brand eat a diet that doesn't change to much avoid drinking more than 1-2 glasses of alcohol avoid large amounts of cranberry juice interacts with a lot of meds - check before taking anything tell dentist/physio/podiatrist that you are taking warfarin need regular INR tests tell dr if unexplained bleeding, bruising, or changes in color of urine or faeces |
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generic: asprin class: antiplatelet dose: 75 - 150mg daily SIDE EFFECTS common: increased bleeding time, GI irritation, asymptomatic blood loss COUNSELLING label 13 (remove from packet immediately before use) mix soluble aspirin with water immediately before drinking |
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generic: clopidogrel class: antiplatelet indication: prevention of thrombi/ischaemic events dose: 75mg daily SIDE EFFECTS common: bleeding, diarrhoea, rash infrequent: intracranial bleeding, GI ulcer |
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generic: dipyridamole class: antiplatelet indication: prevention of thrombi/ischaemic events dose: CR - 200mg bd SIDE EFFECTS common: headache, diarrhoea, nausea, vomitting, hot flushes, hypotension, tachycardia COUNSELLING best taken on an empty stomach. If it upsets your stomach, you can take it with food. |
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generic: ticlopidine class: antiplatelet indication: prevention of thrombi/ischaemic events dose: 250mg bd SIDE EFFECTS common: diarrhoea, nausea, anorexia, vomitting, upper abdominal pain, minor bleeding, neutropaenia, rash COUNSELLING Take with food to avoid stomach upsets Tell dr if develop fever, chills, sore throat, mouth ulcers, bleeding, or bruising |
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generic: folic acid indication: deficiency. correction of anaemia due to deficiency. prevention of neural tube defects dose: 0.5mg or 5mg daily SIDE EFFECTS rare: bronchospasm, rash, fever, nausea, diarrhoea, sleep disturbances, irritability |
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generic: iron indication: prevention/treatment iron deficient anaemia dose: 60 - 200mg daily SIDE EFFECTS common: abdominal pain, nausea, vomitting, constipation, diarrhoea (dose related), black discoloration of faeces COUNSELLING Accidental overdose is very dangerous - keep out of reach of children Dilute oral liquid and drink through a straw to prevent discoloration of teeth Take on empty stomach - avoid tea and coffee |
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generic: calcium carbonate dose: 420 - 3000mg elemental calcium indication: prevention/treatment osteoporosis, phosphate binder, correct deficiency SIDE EFFECTS COUNSELLING take with meals |
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generic: b12 indication: correction/prevention of deficiency dose: 100mcg daily orally, 3 monthly injections SIDE EFFECTS: rare: hypocalaemia, cardiac arrest COUNSELLING for doctors use only |
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