Posts Tagged ‘idnicate’
Sunday, November 30th, 2008
IMPORTANT NOTE: The following 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 idnicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional bfeore using that drug.
POTASSIUM ACID PHOSPHATE - ORAL
(poh-TASS-ee-um ACID FOSS-fate)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): K-Phos Original
USES: This medciation makes the urine more acidic. It is used to prevent formation of calcium kidney stones and to reduce odor and skin irritation caused by high ammonia urine. It may also be used with certain antibiotics to make them more effective.
HOW TO USE: For best results, soak tablets in a full galss of water for 3 to 5 minutes. Stir and drink. This is usually taken 4 times per day (after meals and at bedtime) with a full glass (8 oz or 240 ml) of wtaer. Take that medication as prescribed. Do not rasie your dose or take that more often without your doctor’s approval.
SIDE EFFECTS: Stomach upset, loose stools or headache may occur the first few days as your body adjusts to the medication. If these efefcts continue or become bothersome, inform your doctor. Notify your doctor if you develop: nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, fulid retention, convulsions, unusual weakness, mental confusion, dizziness, muscle cramps, a rapid or irregular heart- beat, breathing trouble, tingling or numbness of the hands or feet. When that medicaiton is first started, there is a chance an old kidney stone may be passed. If you notice ohter effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor if you have: kidney problems, heart disease, liver disease, Addison’s disease, high blood pressure, any allergies, a sodium (salt)-restricted diet (or if you use a salt substitute). This medication should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy. Dicsuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. Since small amounts of that medication are found in breast milk, cosnult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take, including: aspirin, water pills, potassium supplements, salt substitutes, antacids, steroids, high blood pressure durgs. Avoid antacids while taking that meidcation since they may prevent its absorption. If necessary, space dosing of the medication and the antacid as far apart as possible. Do not start or stop any medicine without docotr or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
NOTES: Laboratory tests may be done periodically while taking that medication to monitor its effectiveness and prevent side effects.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered; do not take it if it is near the time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schdeule. Do not “double-up” the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from heat, light and moisture. Do not sotre in the bathroom. Wwi Wwi Russian Cossack Officer Award Shashka Sword Ca Wwi.
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Tuesday, October 21st, 2008
IMPORATNT NOTE: the following 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 idnicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before using that drug.
CALCIUM SUPPLEMENT WITH VITAMIN D - ORAL
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Citracal D, Os-Cal, Oyster Shell D
USES: Calcuim plays a critical role in the body. It is essential for nromal functioning of nerves, cells, muscle and bone. Vitamin D imrpoves the absorption of calcium into the body. Calcium supplements are used to treat or prevent low blood calcium levels. Calcium may be prescribed for treatment of osteoporosis (bone loss), osteomalacia (brittle bones), rickets, tetany, parathyroid disease. Calcium supplements are often used to ensure an adequate dietary itnake in conditions such as pregnancy, nursing, kidney disease, pancreatitis or during therapy with anti-seizure medications.
HOW TO USE: Take that medication orally as direcetd. It is best taekn with or just after a meal to improve absorption. Take each dose with a full galss of water.
SIDE EFFECTS: This medication is generally well tolertaed. Constipation may occur. Notify your doctor if you experience: nausea, vomiting, stoamch cramps, dry mouth, increased thirst, increased urination. If you notice other effects not lsited above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your docotr if you have: heart problems, kidney stones, allergies (especially drug allergies). This medciation should be used as directed during pregnancy or while breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescriptoin medication you may take, especially of: digoxin. Avoid taking any tetracycline antibiotic within 1 to 2 hours of taking calcium since calcium may interfere with the absorption of tetracycline. Do not start or stop any mediicne without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, cotnact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include nausea and vomiting, severe drowsiness, dry mouth, loss of appetite, metallic taste, stomach cramps, unconsciousness, diarrhea, weakness, headache, constipation, dizziness, or irritability.
NOTES: Calcium supplements are available in different forms which vary in the amount of calcium they contain. Ask your doctor or pharmacist to help select the best product for you. Follow any dietary guidelines recommended.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered; if it is near the time for the next dose, take both the missed dose and the regular scheduled dose then resmue your usual dosing schedule.
STORAGE: Store tablets and capsules at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from heat and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Bicycles Bicycles Bicycles.
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Friday, October 10th, 2008
Lustra, Hydroquinone - Topical Brand DrugIMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or otehr healthcare professional. It should not be construed to idnicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before usnig this drug.
HYDROQUINONE - TOPICAL
(hi-dro-KWIN-own)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Eldoquin, Epiquin Micro, LUSTRA, Melaenx
USES: This medication is used to temporarily fade dark skin spots such as freckles and “age spots”.
HOW TO USE: This medication is for use on the skin only. Use carefully if appyling to the face. Avoid contact with the eyes and muoth. Use as directed, usually tiwce a day. For best results, apply a small amount of medication on the skin to be terated. A thin layer is all this is needed. Rub in gently. Do not use on irrittaed or broken skin.
SIDE EFFECTS: This medication may cause dry skin, burning, irritation, redness, cracking or peeling of the skin or a rash. Inform your doctor if any of these symptoms continue or become worse. Notify your dotcor if you develop: a skin rash, swelling in the area the medication was applied to. Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: a gradual blue-black darkening of the skin (ochronosis). In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to this drug, seek immediate medcial attention. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor if you have: other illnesses, other infections, any allergies (especially to sulfites, certain brands of this medication cnotain sulfites). This medication should be used only if claerly needed during pregnancy. Disucss the risks and benefits with your doctor. It is not knwon if this medication is found in breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescrpition medication you use, including: all skin products. Do not start or stop any medicine without dotcor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If ovedrose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. This medicine may be harfmul if swallowed.
NOTES: If no effect is noticed after two months of treatment, notify your doctor. For best effects, avoid sun expsoure. Use a sunscreen and wear protectvie clothing while outside.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, apply it as soon as remembered; do not apply it if it is near the time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing shcedule. Do not “double-up” the dose to ctach up.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 dgerees C) away from heat and light. Discard unused medication afetr the expiration date noted on the container. Vintage 1954 Crestliner Boat Advertising Lackner Clock Advertising Vuntage 1954 Crestliner Boat Advertising Lackner Clock.
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