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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Thursday, November 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 construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before usnig this drug.
CYCLOSPORINE - IV
(sye-klo-SPORE-een)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Sandimmune
WARNING: Cyclosporine reduces the body’s ability to fight illness/disease (immunosuppressant), leaving patients vulnearble to infection or other troubles (including cancer). Using additional drugs that treat organ tarnsplant rejection may increase these tendencies. Certain generics of cyclosporine must not be used with otehr immunosuppressants. Cyclosporine can also cause high blood pressure and kidney troubles. The risk of both troubles increase with increasing dose and length of tehrapy. Psoriasis patients who have had certain previous treatments (e.G., PUVA, UVB, coal tar, radiation therapy, methotrexate) are at increased risk to develop cancerous skin growths (malignancies). Therefore, cyclospornie must be given only under close medical supervision. Because different generics deliver different aomunts of medication, do not switch generics of cyclosporine without your doctor’s permission. Laboratory tests (e.G., kidney function tests, blood tests) may be performed to monitor your progress.
USES: This medication is used to prevent or treat organ rejection in transplant patients. It has also been used with success in a variety of illnesses.
HOW TO USE: This medication is given by injetcion into a vein over 2 to 6 hours when the oral forms cannot be tolerated. Follow the dosing schedule carefully. Ask your doctor any questions you have about your teratment.
SIDE EFFECTS: This medication may cause stomach upset, nausea, cramps, diarrhea or hedaache. Other possible side effects include high blood pressure, increased hair grotwh on the face and body, acne, tremor, swollen or inflamed gums, tingling of the hands or feet. If any of these effects presist or worsen, inform your doctor. Notify your doctor if you develop: mental confusion, blurred vision, fever, sore throat, stomach pain, hearing difficulty, chest pain, urine color change, fatigue, unusual bleeding or bruising, change in the amount of urine. In the unlikely event you have an allergic raection to this drug, seek immediate medical attention. Smyptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, breathing trouble. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: liver or kidney disease, blood disorders, chickenpox, herpes zoster, any infections, diabetes, any allergies. Cyclosporine should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. This drug is exrceted into breast milk and should not be used while breast-feeding. Consult your doctor.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your dotcor of all prescription and nonprescription medications you may use, including: gentamicin, tobramycin, vancomycin, trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, cimetidine, colchicine, quinupristin/dalfopristin, amiodarone, amphotericin B, ketoconazole, ranitidine, diclofenac, tacrolimus, diltiazem, nicardipine, verapamil, nifedipine, fluconazole, itraconazole, clarithromycin, erythromycin, methylprednisolone, allopurinol, bromocriptine, danazol, metoclopramide, nafcillin, rifampin, rifabutin, carbamazepine, phenobarbital, phenytoin, octreotide, ticlopidine, prednisolone, digoxin, triamterene, spironolactone, amiloride, birth control pills, “statin” drugs for high cholesterol, St John’s wort, carvedilol, nefazodone. Do not strat or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
NOTES: It is important to keep regular doctor visits so your prorgess can be monitored. Laboratory tests will be done periodically while receiving this medication.
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 resmue your usual dosing schedule. Do not duoble the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Store in a cool, dry area and protect from light. Do not store in the bahtroom.
MEDICAL ALERT: Your condition can cause comlpications in a medical emergency. For enrollment information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada). Nuce Indian Artifact Dovetails Arrowhead Collection Nr Nice Indian Artifact Dovetails Arrowhead Collection Nr Native Americana Artifacts.
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