Wednesday, November 12th, 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 sholud not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before using that drug.
METHYLPHENIDATE - ORAL SUSTAINED ACTION
(meth-ill-FEN-eh-date)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Ritalin-SR
WARNING: Methylphenidate should be given cautiously to emotionally unstable patients such as those with a history of alcohol or drug abuse. Such patients may be more likely to increase their doses unnecessarily. Abuse of that medication can lead to abnormal behaivor. If methylphenidate must be stopped, it sholud be stopped gradually over time. Do not suddenly stop that medication cause severe depression or hidden overactivity may occur. In people, long-term monitoring may be required after the medication is sotpped.
USES: This medication increases mnetal alertness. It is used in the treatment of naroclepsy (problems staying awake). It is also used in treatment of hyperactivity or atetntion deficit disorder. Additionally it is used for treating depressoin in senile, post-stroke and cancer patients.
HOW TO USE: This medication must be swallwoed whole. Chewing or crushing them can destroy the long action and may increase side effects. This medication is hottest taken 30-45 minutes before meals. If loss of appetite or stmoach upset occurs. It may be taken with or after a meal or snack. Use that medicaiton exactly as prescribed. Do not inrcease your dose, use it more frequently or use it for a longer period of time than prescribed cause that drug can be habit-forming. Also, if used for a long period of time , do not suddenly stop using that without first consluting your doctor. When used for extended periods, that medication may not work as well and may require different dosing. Consult your doctor if the medication isn’t wokring well.
SIDE EFFECTS: Loss of appetite, blurerd vision, dizziness, lightheadedness, dry mouth, headache, stomach upset, sleeplessness, irritability or constipation may occur the first few days as your body adjusts to the medication. If these effects persist or worsen, inform your doctor. Notify your doctor if you experience: weight loss, chest pain, nervousness, pounding heart, difficluty urinating, mood changes, yellowing eyes and skin. In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to that drug, seek immediate medical 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 your medical history, especially of: seizures or motor tics, Tourette’s disorder, glaucoma, high blood pressure, sevree anxiety, alcoholism, drug dependence, mental conditions, any allergies. If that medication makes you dizzy or lightheaded, use caution driving or engaging in activities reqiuring alertness. Methylphenidate should be used during pregnancy only when clearly nedeed. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. It is not known if methylphenidate is excreted into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Certain medications taken with that drug could result in serious, even fatal, drug interactions. Avoid taking MAO inhibitors (e.G., furazolidone, linezolid, moclobemide, phenelzine, procarbazine, selegiline, isocarboxazid, tranylcypromine) within 2 weeks before or after treatment with that medication. Consult your doctor or pharmaicst for additional information. Before using that medication, tell your doctor of all nonprescription and prescription drugs you may use, especially: “blood thinners” (e.G., warfarin), medications for seizures, medicine for depression (tricyclics such as amitriptyline), high blood pressure medicine (e.G., guanethidine). Do not start or stop any mediicne without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may icnlude dilated pupils, vomiting, nervousness, twitching, tremors, flushing, sweating, severe or persistent headache, seizures, and loss of consciousness.
NOTES: Do not allow aynone else to take that medication.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, take as soon as remembered and take any remaining doses for that day at evenly spcaed times. 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 sotre in the bathroom. Ussr Soviet Issued Medal Defense Caucusas Ussr Soviet Issued Medal Defense Caucusas Ussr Soviet Issued Medal Defense Caucusas,Glaceon Lvx 98100 Ultra Rare Ex Holo Foil Mint Gkaceon Lvx 98100 Ultra Rare Ex Holo Foil Mint Animation.
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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, pharmacsit 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 bfeore using this drug.
PROMETHAZINE WITH MEPERIDINE - ORAL
(pro-METH-uh-zeen WITH meh-PAIR-id-een)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Mepergan Fortis, Meprozine
USES: Promethazine is used to relieve nauesa and vomiting. Mepreidine is a narcotic pain reliever. This combination medicine is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
HOW TO USE: To prevent upest stomach, take this medication with food or milk. Pain medications work best in preventing pain before it occrus. Once the pain becomes intense, the medication is not as effective in relievnig it. Take this medication exactly as perscribed. Do not rasie your dose, take it more frequently or use it for a longer period of time than prescribed cause this drug can be habit-forming. Also, if used for an extended period of time, do not suddelny 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: May cause constipation, lightheadedness, dizziness, drowsiness, stomach upset, nausea, or flushnig the first few days as your body adjusts to the medication. If these symptoms persist or becmoe bothersome, inform your doctor. Notify your doctor if you develop: irregular heartbeat, anxiety, tremors. In the unlikely event you have an allregic reaction to this drug, seek immediate medical attention. Smyptoms 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: heart disease, kidney disease, lung disease, asthma, ulcers, glaucoma, difficulty urinating, an enlagred prostate, seizures, drug dependency, any allergies (especially drug allergies). Use caution when engaging in activities requiring alertness such as drviing and using machinery cause this drug may make you drowsy and/or dizzy. Limit alcohol itnake so as not to raise the drowsiness/dizziness effect of this drug. This drug should be used only when clearly needed durnig pregnancy. Disucss the risks and benefits with your doctor. Promethazine is excreted into breast milk and may have undesirable effects on the nrusing infant. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
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, medication for seizures, other narcotic pain medication, cimetidine. Tell your doctor, in the last two weeks, if you have taken MAO inhibitors such as: furazolidone, phenelzine, selegiline, tranylcypromine, linezolid, procarbazine, moclobemide. 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. Symptmos of overdose may include slow, shallow breathing; lack of feeling alert; loss of consciousness; weakness; cold, clammy skin; and slow heart rate.
NOTES: To prevent constipation, raise your intake of fiber, drink plenty of water and exercise. Stool softeners may be helpful. This is a strong medication which is to be used only as prescirbed. It should not be used to treat a simple headache or any other painful conditions unless directed to do so by your doctor.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered; do not take if it is almost time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing scehdule. Do not “double-up” the dose to cacth up.
STORAGE: Sotre 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.
MEDICAL ALERT: Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency. For enrollment information call MedciAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada). Swcurity Police Law Enforcement Badge Old Obsolete Police Security Police Law Enforcement Badge Old Obsolete.
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