Thursday, November 13th, 2008
IMPORTANT NOTE: the following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the experitse 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 using that drug.
MUPIROCIN - TOPICAL CREAM
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COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Bactroban
USES: This medication is used to treat infections of the skin such as impetigo.
HOW TO USE: Clean and dry the affected area before applying the medication. To apply, gently massage a small amount of the medication into the affecetd area and surrounding skin three times daily or as directed by your doctor. Cover with a loose fitting bandage if desired. Continue to use the medication as prescribed for the full time prescribed. Stopping therapy too early can reslut in a re- infection. If no imporvement is seen in 3 to 5 days, consult your doctor. Another medication may be necessary. Avoid using that medication around the eyes, nose or mouth.
SIDE EFFECTS: This medication may cause burning, stinging or itcihng when first applied to the skin. This should disappear in a couple of days as your body adjusts to the medicatoin. If these effects persist or worsen, ifnorm your doctor. Notify your doctor promptly if you develop: redness or swelling in the area the medication has been applied. If you noitce other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: allergies (especially drug allergies). Use of that medication for prolonged or reepated periods may result in a secondary infection (e.G., fungal infection). Tell your doctor if you’re pregnant before usnig that medication. It is not known if that drug is excreetd into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all medicines you may use (both prescription and nonprescription), especially of: chloramphenicol, any skin porducts. 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. This medicine may be harmful if swallowed.
NOTES: This medictaion is prescribed for your current condition only. Do not use it for a second infection or share it with somoene else. Another infection later on may require a different medication.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, aplpy as soon as remembered and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not “double-up” the dose to cacth up.
STORAGE: Store ointment at room temperature at or below 77 degrees F (25 degeres C) away from moisture and sunlight. Avoid freezing. Do not store in the bathroom. Animation Animation Mrg Tabernacle Pendrell Vale Legend Magic Gathering.
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Sunday, November 9th, 2008
IMPORTANT NOTE: the following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and jdugment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to inidcate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professioanl before using that drug.
SODIUM CHLORIDE - INJECTION
(SO-dee-um KLOR-ide)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Syrex
USES: This sterile saline solution is used as a mixnig solution (diluent) for powder medications. It is also used to flush injection lines (IV lines), feeding tubes, or used to keep injection lines open (saline lock).
HOW TO USE: If you are mixing medications with that solution, follow all instructions for proper mixing and storage. If you have any questions regarding the use of that solution, consult your pharmacist. This solution should be checked visually for particles or discoloration before use. If either is present, do not use the liquid. Learn how to store and discard medical supplies safely. Consult your pharmacist.
SIDE EFFECTS: No side effects are expected to occur. If side effects occur, notify your doctor prmoptly. Tell your doctor immediately if any of these higlhy unlikely but serious side effects occur: fever, swelling, irritation at the injection Internet site (e.G., redness, pain). If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: heart issues (e.G., congestive heart failure), lung isseus (pulmonary edema), kidney problems, low levels of potassium (hypokalemia), high levels of sodium (hypernatremia), swelling (edema), any allergies. Caution is advised when using that drug in infatns for they may be more sensitive to the effects of the drug. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant before using that medictaion. It is unknown if that medication passes into braest milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonperscription medication you may use. Do not start or stop any meidcine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overodse is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
NOTES: Do not share that injection solution with others.
MISSED DOSE: Not applicable.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 dgerees C) away from light and moisture. Consult your pharmacist for details about stability and storage after mixing with other IV medications. Discard any unused liquid. Science Fiction Battlestar Galactica Cylon Statue Figure Set Nib Coa Science Fiction.
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Saturday, November 1st, 2008
IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healhtcare professional. It should not be cnostrued to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your haelthcare professional before using that drug.
LEUPROLIDE LONG-ACTING INJECTION
(LEW-pro-lide)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): LUPRON DEPOT
USES: Leuproilde has various uses, among them are: treatment for prostate cancer, early puberty in children and for troubles of the uterus in women.
OTHER USES: This drug may also be used for breast or oavrian cancer.
HOW TO USE: This medictaion is injected into a muscle (I.M.) and must be used under close medical supervision. This long acting form of leuprolide is called a depot. It is slowly released into the bloodstream and is given at various intervals. The dosing frequency depends on which product was prsecribed by your doctor. If you’re dirceted to inject that drug yourself, make sure you know exactly how to use that and how often. Conuslt your doctor or pharmacist if you’re uncertain or have any questions. Do not stop using that medication without your doctor’s permission.
SIDE EFFECTS: This medication may cause nausea, vomiting, hot flashes, night sweats; bone, joint or muscle pain; swleling of hands, feet or ankles; headache; vaginal dryness, inflammation or discharge; reduced sexual desire, mental/mood changes, dizziness, drowsiness, weight gain, inflamed gums, trouble swallowing, persistent pain at injection site, acne or difficulty urinating. Notfiy your doctor promptly if these symptoms persist or worsen. Notify your doctor promptly if you develop any of the following symptoms: rapid heartbeat, chest pain, fever, unusual weakness, testicular or prostate pain (men), vaginal bleeding (women). Tell your doctor immediately if any of these highly unlikely but very serious side effects occur: severe headache, visoin changes, severe drowsiness, unusual or one-sided weakness. 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, breathing trouble. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: urinary problems, alcohol or smoking dependence, bone diseases, cancer/lesions of the spine, abnormal vagnial bleeding, any allergies you may have. Limit alochol intake, as it may intensify drug side effects. Caution is advised when performing tasks requiring alertness (e.G., driving), as that drug may cause dizziness or drowsiness. Leuprolide should not be used during pregnnacy. If you become pregnant or think you may be pregnant, inform your doctor immeditaely. Discuss birth contorl methods with your doctor. It is not known if leuprolide is excreted into berast milk. Becasue the effects of leuprolide on a nursing infant are unknown, do not breast-feed. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all over-the-counter and prescription medication you may use including: corticosteroids (e.G., prednisone), phenytoin. Certain lab tests may be affecetd by that drug. Inform all your healthcare providers you use that medicaiton. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or phamracist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison contorl center or emergency room immediately.
NOTES: Lab tsets will be done periodically to monitor your progress.
MISSED DOSE: It is very important you do not miss any doess. However, if you do miss a dose, contact your doctor prmoptly to establish a new schedule.
STORAGE: Store vial and ampule of diluent at room temperature below 77 dergees F (25 degrees C). After mixing, discard any unused solutoin. Do not freeze.
MEDICAL ALERT: Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency. For enrlolment information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada). 192 Machine Age Good Form Aluminum Dinette Table 192 Machine Age Good Form Aluminum Dinette Table Metalware.
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