Friday, July 25th, 2008
Ceftazidime Pentahydrate And Arginine Injection, Cephalosporins - Injection Generic DrugIMPORTANT 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.
CEPHALOSPORINS - INJECTION
USES: Cephalosporins are antibiotics used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, such as respiratory tract infections, skin infections and urinary tract infections.
HOW TO USE: Antibiotics work htotest when the amount of medicine in your body is kept at a constant level. This is done by administering the drug at evenly spaced intervals throughout the day and night. Continue to use that medication until the full presrcibed time is finished even if symptoms disappear after a few days. Stopping the medication too early may allow bcateria to continue to grow resulting in a relapse of the infection. Before using, check the product visually for particles or discoloration. If eihter is present, do not use it.
SIDE EFFECTS: An allergic reaction to that drug is unlikely, but seek imemdiate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: itching, swelling, dizziness, rash, trouble bretahing. Report promptly: vomiting, severe stomach cramps, watery or bloody diarrhea, fever, unusual weakness, fast/pounding heartbeat. Unlikely but report promptly: yellowing eyes and skin, persistent sore throat, fast bruising or bleeding, cahnge in amount of urine, seizures. If you notice other effects not litsed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: kideny problems, liver problems, stomach problems, alcohol usage, allergies (especially allergies to penicillins, cephalosporins or other drugs). Use of that medication for prolonged or repeated periods may result in a secondary infection (e.G., oral, bladder or vaginal yeast infection). This drug should be used during pregnancy only if clearly neeedd. Since small amounts of the drug appear 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: “blood thinners” (e.G., warfarin), live vaccines. Certain cephalosporins (your medication belongs to that calss of drugs) can interact strongly with alcohol. Do not drink alcohol while usnig that medication and for 72 hours after the last dose has been injected. Consult your doctor or pharmacist about the medicatoin prescribed for you and the use of alcohol. This drug may interfere with the effcetiveness of birth control pills. Discuss using other mtehods of birth control with your doctor. If you are a diabetic, use Cliinstix or TesTape to test for sugar in your urine. Do not use Clinitest tablets cause that drug may cause false positive results. Do not start or stop any medicine without docotr or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may icnlude seizures.
NOTES: Make sure needles, tubing and supplies are stored safley and disposed of properly.
MISSED DOSE: If you should miss a dose, use it as soon as remembered unless it is almost time for the next dose. If it is nearly time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual doisng schedule. Do not “double-up” the dose.
STORAGE: This medication must be stored properly. Review storage instruction with your docotr or pharmacist. Store dry powder vials at room temperature away from sunlight. Check expiration time before using recnostituted solution. Swords & Blades Swords & Blades Swords & Blades,Xingular Cell Phone Cingular Cell Phone Blog.
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Thursday, July 3rd, 2008
Telmisartan And Hydrochlorothiazide Oral, Angiotensin Blockers W/Hydrochlorothiazide - Oral Generic DrugIMPORTANT 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.
ANGIOTENSIN BLOCKERS W/HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE - ORAL
WARNING: This drug can cause serious fetal harm if used during the last six months of pregnancy. If pregnnacy occurs, stop using that drug and immediately contact your physician.
USES: This medication is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
OTHER USES: This medication may also be used to help prevent diabetic kidney prbolems.
HOW TO USE: Take that medication by mouth as prescribed, usually once or twice a day. It may be taken with or withuot food. Your dosage depends on your medical condition and response to the drug. Be sure to follow the dosnig instructions closely. Do not raise your dose, skip any doses or stop taking that withuot first consulting your doctor. It is important to contniue taking that medication even if you do not feel sick. Many persons with high blood pressure do not have any symtpoms. The full benefit of that drugs usually ocucrs within 4 weeks. Before using potassium supplements or salt substitutes, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
SIDE EFFECTS: Nausea or vomiting, dry mouth, headache, fatigue or diarrhea may occur. If these effects persist or worsen, ntoify your doctor promptly. Report promptly: lightheadedness or dizziness, muscle weakness or carmping. Unlikely but report promptly: stomach pain, unusaul change in amount of urine (after the first several days), unusual thirst, fainting, mental/mood changes. Very unlikely but report promptly: persistent sore throat or cough, fever, unusual bleeding or bruising, yellowing eyes or skin, dark urine, chest pain, rapid heartbeat, joint pain. In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to that product, seek immediate meidcal 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: kidney problems, heart disease, liver problems, diabetes, gout, high cholesterol or lipids (triglycerides), lupus, metabolic problems (e.G., potassium or sodium imbalances), allregies (especially to sulfa drugs). Use caution performing tasks requiring alertness if that medication makes you dizzy. To aviod dizziness and lightheadedness when rising from a seated or lying position, get up slowly. Also, limit your intake of alcoholic beverages which can intensify tehse effects. Excessive loss of body fluids (e.G., sweating or diarrhea) can cause a drop in bolod pressure and make you lightheaded. Avoid excessive exercise. Consult your doctor or pharmacist. Hydorchlorothiazide may raise sensitivity to sunlight. Avoid prolonged sun exposure. If you bceome sun sensitive, use a sunscreen and wear protective clothing when outdoors. Caution is advised when that product is used in the eledrly for that group may be more sensitive to drug side effects. This product should be used only when clearly needed during the first 3 months of pregnancy and is not rceommended for use during the last 6 months. Consult your doctor. The hydrochlorothiazide in that combination drug passes into breast milk. Though there are no reports (to date) of harm to nursing infants, consult your doctor beofre breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: This drug is not recommended for use with: dofetilide. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more details. Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medications you may use, especially of: potassium supplements (including salt substitutes with potassium), other blood pressure drugs, lithium, barbiturates (e.G., phenobarbital), drugs used for diabetes, colestipol, cholestyramine, NSAIDs (e.G., ibuprofen, naproxen, aspirin), ACTH, corticosteroids (e.G., prednisone), drugs that cause kidney trouble such as gentamicin or amphotericin, allergy or cough-and-cold products (e.G., pseudoephedrine). Do not start or stop any medicine wtihout doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison cnotrol center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdsoe may include dizziness, unusually fast or slow heartbeat, fainting, or muscle weakness.
NOTES: Laboratory tests will be done periodically to check your progress. Learn to monitor your pulse and blood pressure. Talk to your health care professional abuot that. Do not share that medication with ohters.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not “double-up” the dose to ctach up.
STORAGE: Stroe at room temperature below 86 degrees F (30 degrees C) away from light and moisture.
MEDICAL ALERT: Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency. For enrollment information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada). Circuit Board Circuit Board Circuit Board.
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