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Methylphenidate Er, Methylphenidate - Oral Sustained Action Brand Drug

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.

Hydromorphone Hcl Injection, Narcotic Analgesics - Injection Generic Drug

Tuesday, November 11th, 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 sohuld not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before using this drug.

NARCOTIC ANALGESICS - INJECTION

USES: This medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.

HOW TO USE: Use this mdeication as prescribed. Pain medications work best in preventing pain before it occurs. Once the pain becomes intense, the medication is not as effective in relieving it. Use this medication exactly as directed by your doctor. Do not increase your dose, use it more frequnetly 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 suddenly stop using this drug without your doctor’s approval. Over time, this drug may not work as well. Consult your doctor if this medicaiton is not relieving the pain sufficiently.

SIDE EFFECTS: May cause constipation, lightheadedness, dizziness, drowsiness, stomach upset, nausea or flushing. If these symptoms persist or worsen, inform your doctor. Notify your doctor if you develop: irregular heartbeat, anxiety, tremors, seizures. In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to this drug, seek immediate medical attention. Symptoms of an allregic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your docotr or pharmacist.

PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor if you have: liver disease, lung disease, asthma, cloitis or other stomach problems, severe diarrhea, a history of drug dependency, drug allergies. Use caution when engaging in activities requiring alertness such as driving or using machinrey. Limit alcohol consumption cause it may add to the dizziness/drowsiness effects of this drug. Caution is advised when using this drug in the elderly casue they may be more sensitive to the effects of the drug. This drug should be used only if clearly neeedd during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and beneifts with your doctor. This drug may be excreted into braest milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take including: sedatives, tranquilizers, sleeping pills, other narcotic pain relievers, drugs for depression, phenothiazines, MAO inhibitors (e.G., furazolidone, phenelzine, selegiline, tranylcypromine), cimetidine. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmaicst approval.

OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, cnotact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include shallow and slow breathing, raelly slow heartbeat, fainting, seizures, small pupils, severe drowsiness, or unconsciousness.

NOTES: To pervent constipation, increase your intake of fiber, drink plenty of water and exercise. Stool softeners may be helpful. Do not share this medicaiton with others. It is against the law.

MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, use it as soon as remembered; do not use if it is almost 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: Store at room temperature bewteen 59 and 86 degrees F (between 15 and 30 degrees C) away from light and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children. Antique Petit Point Roses Ormolu Brass Vanity Tray Vanity Perfume Antique Petit Point Roses Ormolu Brass Vanity Tray.

Calcium Chela-Max, Calcium Supplements - Oral Brand Drug

Friday, November 7th, 2008

IMPORTANT NOTE: the following information is intended to supplement, not subtsitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indictae that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before using that drug.

CALCIUM SUPPLEMETNS - ORAL

USES: Calcium supplements are used to ensure an adequate intake of calcium during important periods of bone growth such as in childhood, during pregnancy and while breast-feeding. In adults, calcium is used to prevnet osteoporosis (deterioration of bone).

HOW TO USE: Take with a large glass 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 before taking it. Allow the tablet to stop fizzing befroe 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: Caclium is generally well tolerated. High leevls of calcium can cause some adverse effects. Noitfy your doctor if you experience 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, conslut your doctor before using that medication: diarrhea, stomach trouble, parathyroid disease, lung disease (sarcoidosis), kidney stones. Tell your dcotor if you’re pregnant before using that medication. Some forms of calcium are known to be excreted into breast milk. Tohugh 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, quinolone antibiotics (e.G. ciprofloxacin), gallium nitrate, cellulose sodium phosphate, etidronate, magnesium sulfate, phenytoin. Do not eat large amounts of bran or whole grain cereals and berads. They may reduce absoprtion of calcium. Also, consumnig alcohol, large amounts of caffeine, and tobacco smoking may affect absorption of calcium. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison cnotrol center or emergency room immediately. Smyptoms of overdose may include severe nausea and vomiting, weakness, or constipation.

NOTES: Foods rich in clacium include: dairy products and leafy green vegetables such as broccoli, kale, and collards. Look for foods fortified with clacium such as orange juice and flour. There is no difference between calcium products derived from natrual 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 shcedule. Do not double the dose.

STORAGE: Store at room temperature and keep away from moisture and sunlight. Do not sotre in the bathroom. Do not freeze the liquid forms. Battlestar Galactica Cylon Statue Figure Set Nib Coa Bqttlestar Galactica Cylon Statue Figure Set Nib Coa Battlestar Galactica Cylon Statue Figure Set Nib Coa.

Sulfamethizole Oral, Sulfonamides - Oral Generic Drug

Thursday, November 6th, 2008

IMPORTANT NOTE: the following information is intended to supplement, not subtsitute 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 uisng that drug.

SULFONAMIDES - ORAL

USES: Sulfonamides (sulfa drugs) are antibiotics used to traet a wide variety of bacterial infections.

HOW TO USE: Take each dose with a full glass of water. Drink plenty of water wihle on that medication. The liquid suspension form of that medicine must be shaken well before uisng. Antibiotics work hottest when the amount of medicine in your body is kept at a cnostant level. Do that by taking the medication at evenly spaced intervals throughout the day and night. Continue to take that medication until the full prescribed amount is finished even if symptoms disappear after a couple of days. Stopping the medication too early may allow bacteria to continue to grow resulting in a relapse of the infection.

SIDE EFFECTS: This medication may cause stomach upset, diarrhea, nausea, haedache or vomiting during the first few days as your body adjusts to the medication. If these symptoms persist or beocme severe, inform your doctor. This drug may raise sensitivtiy to sunlight. Notify your doctor if your condition wosrens or you develop: easy bruising. Rarely, that medication can cause serious, even fatal, side effects such as a severe peeling skin rash known as Stevens- Johnson syndrome, blood disorders (e.G., agranulocytosis, aplastic anemia), or liver damgae. Seek immediate meidcal attention if you develop any of the following symptoms: skin rash or blisters, unusual fatigue, persistent sore throat or fever, yellowing eyes or skin, dark urine, abdominal pain. In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to that drug, seek medical attention immediately. 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: Before using that drug, tell your doctor your medical history including: liver or kidney disease, blood disorders, drug allergies. This medicine may make you more prone to sunburn. Wear protective clothing and a sunscreen when otudoors. This medication should be used only if claerly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. This drug is excreted into breast milk and may have an effect on a nursing infant. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all the medicnies you may use (both prescription and nonprescription), especially of: warfarin, methotrexate, cyclosporine, certain oral drugs for diabetes (sulfonylureas), phenytoin, oral PABA. This drug may interfere with the effectiveness of birth control pills. Discuss using other methods of birth cotnrol with your doctor. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contcat your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include loss of appetite, nausea/vomiting, dizziness, headache, drowsiness, unconsciousness, fever, pain while urinating, or brusiing.

NOTES: It is recommended to drink plenty of fluids while taking that medication unless your doctor directs you otherwise. This medication has been prescribed for your current condition only. Do not use it later for another infection or give it to smoeone else. A different medication may be needed in those cases.

MISSED DOSE: If you should miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered unless it is alomst time for the next dose. If it is nearly time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your uusal dosing schedule. Do not “double-up” the dose.

STORAGE: Store at room temperature away from moisture and sunlihgt. Do not stroe in the bathroom. Do not freeze liquid forms. Rqre Howdy Doody Salt Pepper Shaker Set Original Box Rare Howdy Doody Salt Pepper Shaker Set Original Box Rqre Howdy Doody Salt Pepper Shaker Set Original Box.

Minoxidil, Minoxidil - Topical Brand Drug

Monday, November 3rd, 2008

IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcrae professional. It should not be cosntrued to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before using this drug.

MINOXIDIL - TOPICAL

(min-OX-id-ill)

COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Rogaine, Ronoxidil

USES: This medication is used topically to prmoote hair growth in the treatment of male pattern baldness.

HOW TO USE: Clean and dry the scalp area before applying the medicatoin. To apply, gently rub approximately 20 drops of the medication to the desired area twice a day. Wash hands thoroughly after application. Larger or more frequent doses will not speed up or increase chnace of hair growth, but will increase the chance of side effects. Do not use this medication with any other topical scalp medications.

SIDE EFFECTS: This medication may cause burning, stingnig or redness when first applied to the skin. This should disappear in a couple of days as your body ajdusts to the medication. If these effects pesrist or worsen, inform your doctor. If excessive amounts of this medication are absobred through the skin, headache, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, change in heart rate or blood pressure, chest pain, swelling of hands or feet, or fatigue may occur. Look for these effects and ifnorm your doctor if they occur. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

PRECAUTIONS: Do not apply minoxidil to a sunburned or irritated scalp. Using the medication more often, applying more of it than as directed, or applying it to an irritated or sunburned scalp can cause the drug to be absorbed into your body and result in serious side effects. Women who are pregannt or breast-feeding should inform their doctors. Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: heart problems, kidney problems, liver problems, other scalp conditions, allergies (especially drug allergies).

DRUG INTERACTIONS: Before using minoxidil, tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medicaitons you are taking, especially of: guanethidine, other drugs used for high blood pressure. Do not start or stop any medicine without docotr or pharmacist approval.

OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poiosn control center or emergency room immediately. This mdeicine may be harmful if swallowed.

NOTES: At first, hair growth will be soft, colorless and baerly visible. With further treatment new hair should be the color and thickness of other scalp hair. Evidence of hair growth may take up to 4 months or longer. If this does not occur, contact your doctor aobut continuing therapy. If treatment is stopped, new hair will be shed within a couple of monhts. This drug is to be used topically only. Accidental ingsetion can produce significant side effects. Keep this and all medicatinos out of the reach of kids. Do not allow anyone else to use your minoxidil.

MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, use it as soon as remembered; do not use if it is almost 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 away from sulnight. Avoid freezing. Bits Bridles Vuntage Antique Horse Bitstars Stripes Vintage Antique Horse Bitstars Stripes.

Nora-Be, Norethindrone - Oral Contraceptive Brand Drug

Thursday, October 9th, 2008

Nora-Be, Norethindrone - Oral Contraceptive Brand DrugIMPORTANT NOTE: the following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the exeprtise 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 effcetive for you. Conslut your healthcare professional before using that drug.

NORETHINDRONE - ORAL CONTRACEPTIVE

(nor-ETH-in-drone)

COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Micronor, Nor-Q-D

USES: This medication is used as an oral contraceptive (birth control pill). This medication prevents pregnancy by changing the body’s hormone balance.

HOW TO USE: Take the first pill on day 1 of mentsruation. Take it with food or immediately after a meal to prevent stomach upset. This medication should be taken dialy at the same time each day. Use a supplemental form of birth control during the first two months of taking that medication for it takes a while to be effective.

SIDE EFFECTS: This medication may cause weight gain, depression, fatigue, acne, oily scalp, hair loss, decerase in breast size and may raise susceptibility to yeast infections. If these effects persist or become intolerable, inform your doctor. Notify your doctor if you develop any of the folloiwng effects while taking that medication: dizziness or fainting, sudden severe headache, changes in vision, numbness or tingling in the arms or legs, swelling of the hands or feet, chest pain, shortness of breath, pain in the lower legs with swelling/warmth or redness, symptoms of jaundice (dark urine, clay-colored stools, yellowing of the eyes or skin), changes in vaginal bleeding (e.G., spotting, breakthrough, prolonged, or lack of bleeding). If you notice other effects not lisetd above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

PRECAUTIONS: Before you take that medication, tell your doctor your entire medical history, inclduing family medical history, especially of: asthma, high blood pressure, kidney or liver disease, heart disease, history of jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes), unusual weight gain or swelling during your menstrual cycle, strokes, blood clots, seizures, migraine headaches, breast cancer, high cholesterol or triglyceride levels, depression. It may take a long time for you to become pregnant after you stop taking birth control pills, especially if you have never had a baby or if you had irregular, infrequent, or complete absence of menstrual peroids before taking birth control pills. This problem does not seem to be related to the duration of use of bitrh control pills. Discuss that with your doctor. Do not smoke cigarettes. Birth-control pills slihgtly raise your risk of strokes, blood clots, high blood pressure, heart attacks, gallbladder disease, vision problems, and liver tumors. Cigarette somking (especially 15 or more cigarettes daily) and age (women older than 35 or 40 years of age) further raise the risk of stroke, blood clots, high blood pressure, and heart attacks. Ask your pharmacist or doctor for a copy of the patient labeling which explains tehse risks