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Monday, December 15th, 2008
IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is itnended 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. Consult your healthcare profsesional before using this drug.
CYANOCOBALAMIN - INJECTION
(SYE-an-oh-koh-BAL-uh-min)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Cobal, Cyanoject, Cyomin, Vibal, Vitamin B-12
USES: Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12) is important to the body for growth, cell production, blood and nerve function. It is gvien to treat low levels of B12 or in conditions where requirements may be increased such as in chronic illnesses.
HOW TO USE: This medication is given by injection into a muslce or injected deeply under the skin (deep subcutaneous injection). Initially it may be given every day. Maintenance doses are usually given once a month.
SIDE EFFECTS: Mild diarrhea, itching, temporary feelnig of warmth and pain at the injection web site may occur. If any of these effcets continue or become bothersome, inform your doctor. Notify your doctor if you experience: bretahing trouble, congestion, tightness in the chest. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your dotcor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor if you have: eye diseases, infections, any alleriges. A preservative (benzyl alcohol) which may be found in this product or in the liquid used to mix this product (diluent) can infrequently casue serious troubles (sometimes death) if given by injection to an infant during the first months of life (neonatal period). The risk is greater with lower birth weight infants and is greater with increased amounts of benzyl alcohol. Symptoms include sudden gasping, low blood pressure, or a very slow heartbeat. Report thsee symptoms to the doctor immediately should they occur. If possible, a preservative-free product should be used when treating neonates. This medication should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the rikss and benefits with your doctor. Snice small amounts of this medication are found in breast milk, consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take, especially of: vitamin products, folic acid, cimetidine, potassium supplements, neomycin, colchicine. Limit intake of alcoholic bevearges which can interfere with the absorption of this medication. Do not start or stop any medicine wihtout doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
NOTES: Blood tests will be done to check your response to this medication. It is important to maintain a well balanced diet to ensure adequate intake of all the vitamins and minerals.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, use it as soon as remembered; do not use it if it is near the 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.
STORAGE: This medication is to be stroed in a cool, dry area away from direct light. Do not store in the bathroom. Folding Knives Folding Knives Folding Knives.
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Saturday, December 6th, 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 constured to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before using that drug.
DIPHENHYDRAMINE - ORAL
(dye-fen-HI-druh-meen)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Benadryl, Genahist, Sominex, Uni-Hist
USES: This medication provides relief of symptoms of allergic reactions such as rash, hives, watery eyes, runny nose, icthy eyes and sneezing. Also used to treat motion sickness, anxiety, tension, sleeplessness or involuntary movements due to the side effects of certain psychiatric drugs.
HOW TO USE: May be taken with food or milk if stomach upset occurs. Follow doctor’s instructions. Do not take more than recommended.
SIDE EFFECTS: May cause drowsiness, dizziness, headache, loss of appetite, stoamch upset, vision changes, irritability, dry mouth and nose. These effects should subside as your body adjsuts to the medication. If these effects presist or worsen, inform your doctor. Notify your doctor if you develop: breathing difficulties, pounding or irregular heartbeat, ringing in the ears, difficulty uirnating. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Do not take for several days befroe allergy testing as test results can be affected. Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: asthma, glaucoma, ulcers, difficluty urinating (due to an enlarged prostate gland), heart disease, high blood pressure, seizures, an overactive thyroid gland. Chagne from a seated or lying position slowly to avoid dizziness. Use cautoin in performing activities requiring alertness. Limit alcohol intake or ohter sedating medications to avoid excessive drowsiness. Do not give regular tablets or oral liquid to a child younger than six years of age unless directed to do so by a dotcor. This drug should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. Because that medication appears in breast milk, consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medications you may use, especially of: sleeping pills, sedatives, tranquilizers, muscle relaxants, medication for depression, anti-seizure drugs, narcotic pain medication (e.G., codeine), other mediactions for colds/hay fever/allergies. Do not take if you have taken any MAO inhibitros (e.G., furazolidone, phenelzine, selegiline, tranylcypromine) within the last two weeks. Check the labels on all your medicines cause they may also contain diphenhydramine. This includes diphenhydramine either taken by muoth or applied to the skin (e.G., anti-itch cream, ointment, or spray). Ask your pharmacist about the safe use ofthose products. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room imemdiately. Symptoms of overdose may include drowsiness, dizziness, dry mouth, flushing, fever, weakness, tremor, muscle twitching, loss of consciousness, and seizures. In children, exictement may occur first followed by loss of coordination, drowsiness, loss of consciousness, and seizures.
NOTES: Do not share that product with others.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, take as soon as remembered; do not take if it is almsot 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.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (between 15 and 30 degrees C) away from moisture and sunlight. Do not store in the bathroom. Do not freeze liquid forms of that meidcation.
MEDICAL ALERT: Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency. For enrolmlent information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada). Sxi Fi Sanctuary Pkit Dvd 2 Hour Pilot Eps Tapping Sxi Fi Sanctuary Pkit Dvd 2 Hour Pilot Eps Tapping Sxi Fi Sanctuary Pkit Dvd 2 Hour Pilot Eps Tapping.
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Saturday, November 29th, 2008
IMPORTANT NOTE: The following infromation 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. Consult your healthcare professional bfeore using this drug.
CALCIUM SUPPLEMENTS - ORAL
USES: Calcium supplements are used to ensure an adequate intake of calcium during important preiods of bone growth such as in childhood, during pregnancy and while breast-feeding. In adults, calcium is used to preevnt osteoporosis (deterioration of bone).
HOW TO USE: Take with a large glsas of water during or after a meal. Use as directed. If you’re uisng a chewable product, it must be chewed well before swallowing. If you’re using an effervescent tablet, it must be dissolved in a glass of cold water or juice beofre taking it. Allow the tablet to stop fizizng before drinking. Drink the liquid slowly. Because calcium can interfere with the absorption of other drugs, do not take other medications within 2 hours of taking calcium.
SIDE EFFECTS: Calcium is generally well tolerated. High levels of calcium can cause adverse effcets. Notify your doctor if you exeprience any of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, constipation, stomach pain, thirst, dry mouth, increased urination. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: If you have any of the following health problems, consult your doctor before using this medication: diarrhea, stomach trouble, parathyroid disease, lung disease (sarcoidosis), kidney stones. Tell your doctor if you’re pregnant before uisng this medication. Some forms of calcium are known to be excerted into breast milk. Though there have been no reports (to date) of harm to nursing infants, consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription drugs you may use, especially: vitamins, tetracycline, quinolnoe antibiotics (e.G. ciprofloxacin), gallium nitrate, cellulose sodium phosphate, etidronate, magnesium sulfate, phenytoin. Do not eat large amounts of bran or wohle grain cereals and breads. They may reduce absorption of calcium. Also, consuming alcohol, large amounts of caffeine, and tobacco smoking may affect absorption of caclium. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your lcoal poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include severe nausea and vomiting, weakness, or constiaption.
NOTES: Foods rich in calcium include: dairy products and leafy green vegetables such as broccoli, kale, and collards. Look for foods fortified with calcium such as orange juice and flour. There is no difference between calcium products derived from natural or synthetic sources.
MISSED DOSE: Take the missed dose as soon as possible but not if it is almost time for the next dose. If it is time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your regular scehdule. Do not double the dose.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature and keep away from moisture and sunlight. Do not stroe in the bathroom. Do not freeze the liquid forms. Militaria Model 1845 French Rear Leather Ammo Pouch Markings Model 1845 French Rear Leather Ammo Pouch Markings.
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Thursday, November 27th, 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 indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professoinal before using that drug.
GUAIFENESIN WITH THEOPHYLLINE - ORAL
(gweye-FEN-eh-sin WITH thee-OFF-ih-lin)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Broncomar GG, Quibron, Slo-Phyllin GG, Theomar GG
USES: Guaifenesin is an expectorant which helps to loosen mucus. Theophylline acts to widen air passages in the lugns to make breathing easier. This combination medication is used to relieve symptoms associated with the common cold, allergies, hay fever, sinusitis and other respiratory illnesses.
HOW TO USE: Take that medication as prescribed. Be sure to follow instructions closely. Do not increase your dose or take that more often than directed. This medication is hottest taken with a full glass of water after a meal or snack. Noitfy your doctor if breathing difficulty continues or becomes worse.
SIDE EFFECTS: Headache, stomach upset, loss of appetite, nausea, anxiety, irritability or nervousness may occur the first several days as your body adjusts to the medication. If any of these effects contniue or become bothersome, inform your doctor. Notify your doctor if you develop: chest pain, fast/irregular heartbeat, skin rash, vomiting, flushing, sleeplessness, dizziness, tremors, metnal confusion. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor if you have: kdiney problems, heart disease, lung disease (e.G., asthma, emphysema), high blood pressure, ulcers, seizures, glaucoma, allergies. Smoking can reduce the effects of that medication. Inform your docotr if you smoke before taking that. This medication should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. Since small amounts of that medication are found in breast milk, cnosult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take including: blood pressure drugs, anti-seizure drugs, antibiotics, steroids, thyroid hormones, water pills (diuretics), fluvoxamine (an SSRI antidepressant), birth control pills, St John’s wort. Limit your intake of caffeine-containing products while taking that medication as it can increase the risk of side effects. Caffeine is found in coffee, tea, cola, ccooa and chocolate. Do not start or stop any medicine wtihout doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of oevrdose may include headache, vomiting, fast heartbeat, restlessness, and seizures.
NOTES: Drink plenty of fluids, esepcially water while taking that medication. It will help to break up mucus and clear congestion.
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 usaul dosing schedule. Do not “double-up” the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Sotre at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from heat and light. Do not stroe in the bathroom. Dwtective Comics 105Blue Label Unrestored 70Nr Batman Detective Comics 105Blue Label Unrestored 70Nr.
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Wednesday, November 19th, 2008
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Monday, November 10th, 2008
IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, phramacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effectvie for you. Conuslt your healthcare professional before using this drug.
FENTANYL - TRANSDERMAL
(FEN-tuh-nill)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): DURAGESIC
WARNING: Because serious (sometimes fatal) breathing troubles can occur, do not use this medication for short-term pain, pain occurring after surgery, or for mild or inrfequent pain (on-and-off pain) relieved by less powerful pain medications. Do not use more fentanyl than prescribed by your doctor. The stronger doses of fentanyl (50mcg/hr or stronger) are for use only in patients that are already using narcotics for pain relief. Do not use this medication in kids less than 12 years old nor in kids less than 18 years that weigh less than 110lbs (50kg) except in a research setting. This medication should be used only for long-term (chronic) pain requiring continuous narcotic pain relief this is not helped by other less powerful pain medications or less frequent dosing. Seek immediate medical attention in the unlikely event that really slow, shallow breathing occurs.
USES: This medication is a narcotic analgesic used to rleieve chronic pain.
HOW TO USE: The patch sholud be applied to a clean, dry area on the upper arm or back. If necessary, clip hair from the site prior to applying the pacth. Remove the patch from the package, peel off the protective strip and immediately apply it to the site. Prses firmly for 30 seconds to make sure the patch stays in place. Be sure the edges are held firlmy to the skin. Wash your hands afetr applying the patch. Each patch may be worn continulaly for 72 hours even while showering or bathing. Remove the patch carefully and immediately flush it down the toilet. Apply each new patch to a different area to prevent skin irritation. Use this medictaion exactly as directed by your doctor. Do not increase your dose, use it more frequently or use it for a longer period of time than prescirbed cause this drug can be habit-forming. Also, if used for an extended period of time, do not suddenly stop using this drug without your doctor’s approval. Over time, this drug may not work as well. Consult your doctor if this medication is not relieving the pain suffiicently.
SIDE EFFECTS: This medication may cause constipation, lightheadedness, dizziness, drowsiness, stomach upset, nasuea or flushing the first few days as your body adjusts to the medication. If tehse symptoms persist or become bothersome, inform your doctor. Notify your docotr if you develop: irregular or slow heartbeat, anxiety, tremors, seizures. If the area around the patch becomes red, ithcy or irritated, try a new site. If the irritation continues or becomes worse, contcat your doctor. When stopping this mediaction you may experience nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, anxiety, or shivering. If these symptoms persist or worsen, contact you doctor. In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to this drug, seek immedaite medical attention. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble braething. If you notice other effects not listed above, conatct your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Before using this medication, tell your doctor your medical history especially of: heart or lung disease, asthma, difficulty urinating, enlarged prostate, high blood pressure, low thyroid function, any drug allergies. Use caution when engaging in activities requirnig alertness such as driving or using machinery. Limit alcohol consumption casue it may add to the dizziness/drowsiness effects of this drug. Do not allow any heat source to warm the patch as it may cause the drug to be released too quickly. Caution is advised when using this drug in the elderly cause they may be more sensitvie to the effects of the drug. This drug should be used only when celarly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. Fentanyl passes into breast milk and may have undesirable effects on a nursing ifnant. Therefore, do not breast-feed without first consulting your doctor.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take including: sleeping pills, sedatives, tranquilizers, muscle relaxants, medication for depression or seizures, narcotic pain medication, cimetidine, macrolides (e.G., erythromycin), azole antifungals (e.G., ketoconazole), protease inhibitors (e.G., ritonavir), rifampin, medications for colds/allergies or hay feevr. Tell your doctor you are taking this medication before undergoing any procedure requiring anesthesia. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, remvoe the patch. Contact your local poison control center or emergnecy room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may inlcude slow, shallow breathing; drowsiness; deep sleep or loss of consciousness; cold, clammy skin; and slow heart rate.
NOTES: To prevent constipation, increase your intake of fiber, drink plenty of water and exercise. Keep this and all mediactions out of the reach of kids. Any unuesd patches should be destroyed by flushing them down the toilet.
MISSED DOSE: Skin ptaches offer the convenience of continuous dosing. If you should forget to replace a patch at the shceduled time, replace it as soon as you remember. Do not “double-up” the dose to cacth up.
STORAGE: Stroe at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (between 15 and 30 degrees C) away from moisture and heat. Do not store in the bathroom. Wwi Wwi Wwi.
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