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| Black Box Warning: has been associated with acute liver failure, at times resulting in liver transplant and death. |
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| Hydrocodone (7.5 mg)/Acetaminophen (325 mg)---- Norco |
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| ii. Advise patient to report signs/symptoms of atrial fibrillation, supraventricular tachycardia, paradoxical bronchospasm, and hypokalemia |
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| Decreases the production of uric acid by inhibiting the action of xanthine oxidase. |
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| i. Warn patient to immediately report a skin rash or signs/symptoms of an allergic reaction (painful urination, blood in the urine, irritation of the eyes, or swelling of the lips or mouth) as drug may cause severe, sometimes fatal, hypersensitivity reactions |
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| analog of ampicillin; inhibits the biosynthesis of cell wall mucopeptide. May cause diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, or rash. |
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| Amoxicillin (Amoxil, Trimox) |
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| Stroke Prophylaxis: 75-100 po daily; May cause dyspepsia, nausea, vomiting, GI ulcer, tinnitus, angioedema, or Reye's syndrome |
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| Used for acute infective exacerbation of COPD, acute otisis media, bacterial conjunctivitis, community acquired pneumonia, gonorrhea,... |
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| Azithromycin (Zithromax, Z-Pak) |
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| Advise patient to immediately report s/s of hepatotoxicity or C-diff associated diarrhea; for oral tablets avoid aluminum or magnesium-containing antacids |
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| May cause pharyngitis, palpitations, myalgia, anorexia, tinnitus, urinary frequency; may lower seizure threshold |
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| inhibits bacterial wall synthesis. Report cases of severe diarrhea and do not take anti-diarrheals with this medication |
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| Prevalite, Questran (trade names) |
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| May cause GI symptoms, should take with meals, may interfere with absorption of many other drugs; used for hypercholesterolemia and skin pruritus |
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| Cholestyramine (Prevalite) |
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| Black Box Warning: Increases risk of suicidal thinking and behavior in children, adolescents, and young adults in short term studies with major depressive disorder.Counsel patient to report decreased appetite and weight loss |
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| Use for deep veing thrombosis prophylaxis; black box warning: epidural or spinal hematoma which may result in long term or permanent paralysis may occur in patients who are anticoagulatedwith low molecular weight heparins or heparinoids and are receiving neuraxial anesthesia or undergoing spinal puncture... |
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| Used for atrial fibrillation and heart failure |
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| Digoxin (Digitek, Lanoxin) |
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| used for atrial arrhthmia, hypertension, paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia, chronic stable angina; this drug may cause gingival hyperplasia, headache, or dermatologic reactions |
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| Diltiazem (Cardizem, Tiazac, ...) |
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| Trade names include Benadryl, Benyline Decongestant Cough, Nytol Quickcaps, Diphenyl.. |
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| Used for heart valve replacement (thromboembolic disorder prevention), radionuclide mycardial perfusion study |
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| Dipyridamole (Persantine) |
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| May cause abdominal discomfort or dizziness. Patient should avoid caffeine prior to cardiac stress testing |
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| Dipyridamole (Persantine) |
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| Lexapro (trade name); serotonin reuptake inhibitor |
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| indicated for the relief of symptoms associated with seasonal allergic rhinitis in adults and children 2 years of age and older. |
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| steroid + bronchodilator to prevent asthma attacks |
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| treats fluid retention (edema) in people with congestive heart failure, liver disease, or a kidney disorder such as nephrotic syndrome; also used to treat hypertension |
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| This medication helps your pancreas produce insulin. |
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| can cause you to have bleeding episodes while you are using it and for several weeks after you stop. |
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| treats fluid retention (edema) in people with congestive heart failure, cirrhosis of the liver, or kidney disorders, or edema caused by taking steroids or estrogen. This medication is also used to treat high blood pressure |
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| used to treat moderate to severe pain. The extended-release form of this medication is for around-the-clock treatment of pain. |
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| reduces activity in the central nervous system. It also acts as an antihistamine that reduces the natural chemical histamine in the body |
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| used as a sedative to treat anxiety and tension. It is also used together with other medications given for anesthesia. Hydroxyzine may also be used to control nausea and vomiting. |
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| Call your doctor at once if you have symptoms of stomach bleeding such as black, bloody, or tarry stools, or coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds |
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| used to treat and prevent stomach and intestinal ulcers, erosive esophagitis (damage to the esophagus from stomach acid), and other conditions involving excessive stomach acid such as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. |
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| fluoroquinolone; used to treat bacterial infections of the skin, sinuses, kidneys, bladder, or prostate |
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| Tell your doctor if you have an untreated or uncontrolled adrenal gland disorder, a thyroid disorder called thyrotoxicosis, or if you have any recent or current symptoms of a heart attack. |
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| Levothyroxine (Levothroid) |
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| Do not use in pregnancy, shouldn't use if you have hereditary angioedema. |
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| This medication can cause birth defects in an unborn baby. Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant. Do not use other sedating agent--- has an additive effect |
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| Some people develop lactic acidosis while taking this drug. Early symptoms may get worse over time and this condition can be fatal. Get emergency medical help if you have even mild symptoms such as: muscle pain or weakness, numb or cold feeling in your arms and legs, trouble breathing, stomach pain, nausea with vomiting, slow or uneven heart rate, dizziness, or feeling very weak or tired. |
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| opioid pain reliever, similar to morphine |
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| steroid that prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation. |
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| methylprednisolone (Medrol) |
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| interferes with the growth of certain cells of the body, especially cells that reproduce quickly, such as cancer cells, bone marrow cells, and skin cells. |
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| increases muscle contractions in the upper digestive tract. This speeds up the rate at which the stomach empties into the intestines. |
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| thiazide diuretic (water pill) that helps prevent your body from absorbing too much salt, which can cause fluid retention. it treats fluid retention (edema) in people with congestive heart failure, or a kidney disorder such as nephrotic syndrome. |
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| You should not use this medication if you have a serious heart problem (heart block, sick sinus syndrome, slow heart rate), severe circulation problems, severe heart failure, or a history of slow heart beats that caused fainting. |
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| used to treat bacterial infections of the vagina, stomach, skin, joints, and respiratory tract. This medication will not treat a vaginal yeast infection. |
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| You may not be able to take this drug unless you are already being treated with a similar opioid pain medicine and your body is tolerant to it. |
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Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Change in mood; increased sweating; nausea; nervousness; restlessness; trembling; vomiting. |
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| used to treat urinary tract infections |
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| used for :Treating high blood pressure during surgery, controlling congestive heart failure associated with heart attack, treating chest pain in certain patients, and lowering blood pressure during surgery. |
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| its effectiveness may be decreased by nitroglycerin |
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| blocks the actions of chemicals in the body that can trigger nausea and vomiting |
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| do not stop suddenly (withdrawal symptoms), do not drink alcohol, do not crush or chew, do not share with others :) |
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| alpha-adrenergic (AL-fa ad-ren-ER-jik) blockers; relaxes the veins so blood can more easily pass through; can cause fainting |
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| used to treat allergy symptoms such as itching, runny nose, sneezing, itchy or watery eyes, hives, and itchy skin rashes; can also be used to treat n/v and motion sickness |
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| used to treat tremors, angina (chest pain), hypertension (high blood pressure), heart rhythm disorders, and other heart or circulatory conditions; It is also used to treat or prevent heart attack, and to reduce the severity and frequency of migraine headaches; test anxiety! |
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| used to treat and prevent ulcers in the stomach and intestines. It also treats conditions in which the stomach produces too much acid, such as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. |
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| Call your doctor right away if you have unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness especially if you also have fever, unusual tiredness, and dark colored urine.Do not use in pregnancy |
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| has been shown to cause tumors in laboratory animals; do not use if: you are unable to urinate, have severe kidney problems, have high blood potassium levels, or Addison disease |
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| Spironolactone (Aldactone) |
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| Seizures (convulsions) have occurred in some people taking this medicine; Do not take tramadol while you are intoxicated |
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| used to treat symptoms of menopause such as hot flashes, and vaginal dryness, burning, and irritation |
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| affects chemicals in the body that may be involved in causing seizures |
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| may cause you to bleed more easily, which can be severe or life-threatening. Avoid activities that may increase your risk of bleeding or injury. |
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