top 200 drugs counseling points

(ProAir, Ventolin, Proventil)
Do not take more frequently than recommended, shake canister well before each inhalation, clean mouthpiece once a week

(Zyzoprim)
May take one or more week to reach maximum effectiveness, Take with food or milk to avoid GI upset, May causes drowsiness, Avoid alcohol, Take with lots of fluids to avoid kidney stones

(Xanax)
May causes drowsiness. Avoid alcohol (resp. depression). Medication may be habit-forming. Warn about duration. Avoid abrupt discontinuation (with chronic use)

(Amoxil)
Take on an empty stomach with a full glass of water, Take at even intervals, Complete therapy. Miss dose - skip it. May have diarrhea - take with probiotic.

(Augmentin)
Talk about both drugs. Take at the start of meal, Take at even intervals, Complete therapy. Otherwise, just like Amoxil.

(Astepro)
Units need to be primed with 4 sprays upon assembly and with 2 sprays if not used for 3 days. Wait 30 minutes to blow nose. May dry out the nose - nosebleed may be normal - can use nasal saline if bothersome. Use lowest effective dose. Clear nose, breathe in through the nose out the mouth. Alternate nostril between sprays.

(Buspar)
Good substitute for benzos. May causes drowsiness, Report involuntary movements of the tongue or facial muscles and any change in motor restlessness, Avoid grapefruit juice

(Fiorcet)
May cause drowsiness, Avoid alcohol, May take with food, If dose is missed skip and return to normal dosing. APAP warning.

(Tegretol, Equetro)
Take with food or milk, May cause drowsiness, Avoid alcohol. Compliance with all seizure meds. Compliance - seizures can become resistant if subtherapeutic.

(Keflex)
Take W/w/o food. Take at even intervals, Complete therapy

(Cipro, Ciloxan)
Avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight, Discontinue use and contact physician if a rash develops, Drink a full glass of water after each dose because it may cause dizziness or lightheadedness, Do not take antacids at the same time

(Cleocin)
Discontinue use and contact physician if rash develops or diarrhea is severe or persistent. With or without food. Drink a full glass of water after each dose, Finish medication. Diarrhea after completion of treatment may indicate another infection.

(Valium)
Dilute oral concentrate before use. May cause drowsiness but mostly it will relax you so be cautious and know how you react to the medicine. Avoid alcohol. Use as needed or up to every X hours. May be habit forming, If a dose is missed skip it and return to normal dosing schedule

(Aricept)
Can take with or without food, with food if upset stomach and to reduce dizziness/drowsiness. Take in the evening just prior to retiring, If a dose is missed skip it and return to normal dosing schedule. Emphasize compliance.

(Vibratab, Oracea, Doryx)
Preferably taken on an empty stomach with a full glass of water, May be taken with food if stomach upset occurs. Avoid dairy or antacids. Can cause sun sensitivity so stay out of the sun or use sunscreen. Take at even intervals, Complete therapy. Diarrhea. Monohydrate - QD (usually)

(Nexium)
Take at least 30 minutes- an hour prior to eating unless symptoms are mainly at night after laying down. Don't abruptly stop - can cause rebound reflux - taper off if necessary. Granules should be mixed with 1 tbs of water left for 2-3 minutes then taken orally, Take the dose within 30 minutes of mixing, May take with antacids at the same time.

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Taken BID 30 minutes prior to meal unless (ranitidine 300mg QD). Antacids may be given concomitantly to relieve acute pain after meals. Can be used prn. May not be effective if non-compliant. Not as much rebound. Shake suspension well and discard unused portion after 30 days

(Allegra)
May be taken without regards to meals. Avoid citrus - keeps drug from working as well. Drink plenty of fluids because it will dry you up. Avoid if you have heart problems (Connie's warning - seldane issue) Avoid in pregnancy. Tolerance.

Avoid contact with eyes, To receive the full benefits of therapy use on a regular basis, 4 weeks may be needed to observe benefits, Use bronchodilator a few minutes prior to using fluticasone, Shake well

Few seconds between each dose and 30 minutes before blowing nose. Therapeutic effects not seen at once (3-5 days) Use at onset of symptoms but only according to doctor's instruction. In through nose out through mouth. May experience some dryness --> nosebleed (nasal saline for this) 2 EN QD or 1 EN BID. Benefits may take as long as 3 weeks to appear, Clear nasal passages of secretions prior to use- Oral decongestants may be used if needed, Shake container well before use

(Advair)
Not intended to provide immediate relief of bronchospasm. This is for maintenance of asthma treatment. 4 weeks may be needed to observe benefits, Know how to use diskus. Two drug products - one for inflammation, the other to open the airway. ADRs - cough due to powder. Rinse mouth after using to avoid thrush. Explain how to use the disk.

(Deplin - methylfolate - for patients with neuropathic pain)
Do not discontinue without first consulting physician. In pregnancy and if taken with methotrexate. Derivative of B vitamins. Folic acid deficiency - anemia, fatigue, cognitive deficiency, muscle spasms/pain. Water soluble. Supplements what you don't get in your diet. With MTX - 1mgQD. (may be given large dose before, during, after). Let doctor know of any fatigue.

(Neurontin)
What's the doctor giving this to you for. Usually tapered up due to drowsiness. Let doctor know if not getting relief. Takes a while for effect (3-4 weeks). Normally for seizures, usually has other uses. May cause drowsiness, Avoid alcohol. Do not abruptly discontinue therapy- dose should be tapered down over a one week period. Take with food - common side effect is diarrhea.

(Atarax)
May cause drowsiness, Avoid alcohol. Drink a lot of water to avoid dryness. Similar to benadryl, and other antihistamines - avoid these.

(Vistaril)
May cause drowsiness, Avoid alcohol. Used for agitation rather than pruritus.

(Duoneb/Combivent)
Inhaler - Shake well, Enclose mouthpiece with lips, canister base up. Keeps eyes closed. Exhale deeply, then inhale slowly while pressing firmly on the canister base. Continue to inhale deeply. Hold breath for a few seconds after inhalation. Repeat after 15 seconds as directed. If not used for more than 24 hours the pump will require three actuations to prime. Nebulizer - instructions are in here. Take the vial - pour it into the cup and turn the machine on and breathe in regularly until the medication is gone. Used for rescue treatment - SOB, WHZ, CG. ADR - jitteriness

May cause dizziness, headache, or flushing. Swallow whole or halved, do not crush or chew. Avoid alcohol.

Take on an empty stomach. Capsules should be swallowed whole or the contents sprinkled onto soft food and swallowed without chewing. Mix granules with 30 mL of water, stir and drink immediately. IV version must be reconstituted and administered using an in-line filter

Store unopened bottle in refrigerator. Once opened store in a cool place for up to 6 weeks. Wait at least 5 minutes before instilling other ophthalmic preparations. Avoid squinting or closing of eyes tightly after instilling drops. Increased pigmentation of iris may occur. Contact physician if eye pigmentation occurs. Do not discontinue therapy without consulting physician

Do not take more frequently than recommended. Use in nebulizer. Once foil patch is opened vials inside should be used in 2 weeks. Keep vials in pouch until ready to use. For inhaler shake canister well before use and prime with 4 sprays before the 1st use and if not used for 3 days. Avoid contact with eyes.

May cause dizziness and drowsiness, Do not stop therapy abruptly, treatment should be tapered over time.

May causes drowsiness. Avoid alcohol. Medication may be habit-forming.

May be taken with out without food. Capsules may be taken whole or opened and sprinkled on applesauce and taken without chewing.

Complete full course of therapy. May take with food or milk. Use of condom is recommended during treatment of trichomoniasis to avoid reinfection.

Therapeutic effects not seen at once, Benefits may take as long as 3 weeks to appear, Clear nasal passages of secretions prior to use- Oral decongestants may be used if needed, Shake container well before use

Not intended to treat asthma attacks. Granules can be given either directly to the mouth or mixed with a spoonful of soft food.

Complete course of therapy. Take with food. Take at evenly spaced intervals. May cause urine discoloration.

Sit down when taking sub-lingual tablet to avoid lightheartedness and fainting. Keep tablets in original container. Close tightly after use. Tablets should taste bitter, if not replace with new ones. If angina is not relieved 5 minutes after 1st tablet, may take a 2nd one and then a third. If not relieved by 3rd tablet call physician.

Take 30 min prior to eating. Antacids may be taken at the same time. Content of capsule can be added to one tbs of applesauce and swallowed. Follow up with a glass of cold water.

May be taken without regard to meals.Granules can be mixed will applesauce or apple juice and swallowed immediately.

May causes drowsiness. Avoid alcohol. Do not abruptly stop therapy, dose needs to be tapered over a 1 week period.Oral solution needs to be used within 45 days of opening container. Report unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness, especially if accompanied by fever or malaise.

May be taken without regard to meals. Antacids may be taken at the same time.

May be taken with food or milk. Complete full course of therapy. Effervescent tablets must be dissolved in water prior to injection.

Does not protect against STDs. Take 1 hour prior to sexual activity.

Preferably taken on an empty stomach with a full glass of water. Complete full therapy. Avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight.

Use daily for maximum effectiveness. Unused capsules should remain in the blister strip and be used over the next 2 consecutive days. Direct how to use Handihaler.

May cause drowsiness. Avoid alcohol. May take with food or milk to avoid GI upset although analgesia may be delayed. Continuous use may produce psychic dependence.

May cause drowsiness. Avoid alcohol. May take with food or milk to avoid GI upset although analgesia may be delayed. Continuous use may produce psychic dependence.

May be taken without regard to meals. Closely follow prescribed calcium supplementation.

Do not exceed prescribed dosage. Avoid alcohol and aspirin and aspirin containing medications. Do not begin or discontinue other medications unless directed to do so by physician.

Take w or w/o food, No preggos, Dizziness may occur

Take w/o regard to meals,Give in am, Avoid exposure to sun, Avoid OTCs for cough/cold

Do not discontinue w/o telling MD
Drowsiness
Diabetics - may cause hypoglycemia
Avoid OTCs for cough/cold

Take w/ food to decrease orthostatic hypotension
Decreased lacrimation for contact wearers
Drowsiness
Diabetics - may cause hypoglycemia

Do not discontinue w/o telling MD
Take with food
Dizziness
Diabetics - may cause hypoglycemia

Take w/ food if GI upset
Drowsiness
Avoid abrupt withdrawal
Diabetics - may cause hypoglycemia

Heart failure - contact MD if symptoms worsen
Do not discontinue w/o telling MD
Take with food
Take whole or half tablets
Dizziness
Diabetics - may cause hypoglycemia

Take w/o regard to meals
Avoid OTCs for cough/cold
Do not discontinue w/o telling MD

Take w/o regard to meals
Do not discontinue w/o telling MD
Avoid OTCs for cough/cold
Avoid salt substitutes containing potassium
Report facial swelling, difficulty breathing, infection

Do not discontinue w/o telling MD
Avoid OTCs for cough/cold
Avoid salt substitutes containing potassium
Report facial swelling, difficulty breathing, infection

Do not discontinue w/o telling MD
May be swallowed whole or contents sprinkled on food
Avoid OTCs for cough/cold
Avoid salt substitutes containing potassium
Report facial swelling, difficulty in breathing, infection

Do not discontinue w/o telling MD
Avoid OTCs for cough/cold
Avoid salt substitutes containing potassium
Report facial swelling, difficulty in breathing, infection

May be taken without regard to meals
Tell MD if swelling occurs
Avoid OTCs for cough/cold
Avoid salt substitutes containing potassium
Report signs of neutropenia (fever, sore throat)

May be taken without regard to meals
Do not discontinue w/o telling MD
Avoid OTCs for cough/cold
Avoid salt substitutes containing potassium
Tell MD if swelling occurs

Do not discontinue w/o telling MD
Take first dose at bedtime to avoid syncope
Avoid activities requiring alertness for 12 hrs after 1st dose
Avoid OTCs for cough/cold/allergy

Take on empty stomach 1 hr before or 2 hrs after meal
Do not discontinue w/o telling MD
May cause dizziness

Do not discontinue w/o telling MD
Take on empty stomach 1 hr before or 2 hrs after meal
May cause fainting with sudden change in posture
Avoid OTCs for cough/cold
Avoid grapefruit juice

Take on empty stomach 1 hr before or 2 hrs after meal
Do not discontinue w/o telling MD

Take first dose of IR tablets at bedtime to avoid fainting
Take Cardura XL in morning
Do not discontinue w/o telling MD
Avoid activities requiring alertness for 12 hrs after 1st dose
Avoid OTCs for cough/cold

Do not discontinue w/o telling MD
May take with food or milk if GI upset
Take only as prescribed

Take as prescribed.
Don't discontinue w/o telling MD
Take with food/mild if GI upset

Take on empty stomach
Keep well hydrated
Avoid alcohol and salicylates
Avoid sunlight
Follow contraceptive measures

Do not exceed dosage
Take as soon as symptoms appear
Second dose can be taken 1 hour after injection, 2 hours after tablet
Talk to doc about chest or throat tightness.

Take with food/milk if GI upset
Do not stop w/o telling MD
Avoid hot weather

Hallucinations may occur
Report changes in vision
Report new intense urges (gambling, etc)
Dizziness/drowsiness
Orthostatic hypotension
Take w/ food if GI upset

May be taken w/o regard to meals
Follow dietary/exercise instructions
Quarterly HbA-1c testing

May be taken w/ food/milk if GI upset
Avoid vitamins w/ B6

Report S/S of bleeding
Avoid overuse of alcohol
Mild headaches may occur
Look at OTCS to avoid aspirin overdose
Stop if rash or difficulty breathing
Don't take during last trimester of pregnancy
Do not give to children w chicken pox or flu-like symptoms
Take with whole glass of water

Can cause serious arrhythmias
Tell MD of all drugs you take
Take w/ food to help absorption
Use caution for tasks requiring mental alertness
Avoid alcohol
Do not stop taking abruptly
May take several weeks to see improvement
Avoid heat exposure and dehydration

May take 1-2 weeks to see effects
Maintain normal diet and have fluid intake of 2-3 quarts/day
Avoid overexposure to heat and sweating

Caution with mental alertness
Avoid alcohol
Use precaution for heat exposure and dehydration
Oral in refrigerator, use w/I 6 months

May cause fainting during initial doses - caution when standing
May impair judgment - i.e. driving
Avoid alcohol
May take with food/milk for GI upset
Compatible with juice, coffee, milk
M-Tab must be used immediately from blister
Avoid overexposure to sun or heat
Check w/ MD before taking OTCs

Caution when rising
Drowsiness
Take w/o regard to meals
XR take whole

Caution when rising
Drowsiness
Take w/o regards to meals

Take with food/milk if GI upset
Drowsiness
Avoid alcohol
May be habit-forming

Swallow whole
Do not exceed dose

Drowsiness
Avoid alcohol
May be habit-forming

Take hr before or 2 hrs after meal
No antacids ½ hr within taking
No other meds w/I 2 hours

Drowsiness
Avoid alcohol

Avoid sex when lesions present
Tell MD if occurrences don't get better
Drink plenty of fluids

Avoid sex when lesions present
Tell MD if occurrences don't get better
Drink plenty of fluids

Take early in evening to avoid insomnia
May be habit forming
Cannot be refilled

Dizziness
Cannot be refilled
May be habit-forming

Take w/ food/milk for GI upset
Give in morning
Avoid exposure to sun

Take w/ food/milk for GI upset
Give in morning
Avoid exposure to sun
Don't take OTCs w/o telling MD
Orthostatic hypotension

Take w/ food/milk for GI upset
Give in morning

Give in morning
May take w/ food/milk for GI upset
Avoid prolonged exposure to sun

Give in morning
Take w/ food/milk for GI upset
Drowsiness

Take with or after meals with full glass (240 mL) of water
Swallow tablets whole
k-dur tablets may be halved or dispersed in water
avoid salt substitutes

Discontinue and tell doc if you get a rash, pain, inflammation, tendon rupture
Finish all med
Take with full glass of water
Take with regards to meals
Don't take antacids, sucralfate, metal cations, multivitamins w/I 2 hrs of dose
Avoid sun exposure
Monitor blood glucose

Dizziness/drowsiness
Avoid alcohol
May cause dry mouth/difficulty peeing

Take IR tabs on empty stomach (Ok w/ food if GI upset)
ER tabs take w/ food

Read OTC labels to avoid overdose
Stop if rash develops
Do not take during 3rd trimester if preggo
Pain - no more than 10 days, fever - no more than 3 days
Do not give to kids with chicken pox or flu-like symptoms
Swallow whole/ follow w/ full glass of water

Tell MD if signs of infection - fever, chills, sore throat or TTP
Take w or w/o food
Report unusual bleeding
Tell MD or dentist about therapy before elective surgery

Do not take during pregnancy
Follow cyclic administration
Insert vaginal applicator high into vagina
Discuss uses and dangers of estrogen therapy

Take with food if GI upset
Don't take if preggo
Report pain in legs, cough blood, abnormal bleeding, yellow skin, abdominal pain

Don't stop taking w/o telling MD
Tell MD if hypothyroidism signs occur
Transient hair loss for kids

Don't stop taking w/o telling MD
Tell MD if hypothyroidism signs occur
Transient hair loss for kids

Do not stop w/o telling MD
Don't take OTCs for cough/cold w/o MD ok

Take w or w/o food
Do not take antacids w/I 1 hr of administration
Report severe or persistent diarrhea to MD
Shake suspensions well

Drowsiness. Avoid alcohol.

Drowsiness. Avoid alcohol.

Drowsiness. Avoid alcohol
May cause dry mouth.

Take w/ food if GI upset
Drowsiness
Contact MD if extreme weakness, vision loss, or euphoria occur.

Take w/ food if GI upset
Drowsiness/dizziness.

May take w/ food/milk
Drowsiness. Avoid alcohol.

Take w/o regard to meals
Report signs of ulceration and bleeding
Avoid aspirin

May take 2 weeks to see improvement
Take w/ food if GI upset
Alcohol will increase ulcerogenic effect
Avoid aspirin

May take 2 weeks to see improvement
Take on empty stomach for better absorption, food if GI upset
Alcohol will increase ulcerogenic effect
Drowsiness

Take w/ food/milk
May take 2 weeks to see improvement
Alcohol will increase ulcerogenic effect

Take w/ food/milk if GI upset
Alcohol will increase ulcerogenic effect
Avoid aspirin

May take 2 weeks to see improvement
Take w/ food/milk if GI upset
Alcohol will increase ulcerogenic effect
Avoid aspirin

May take 2 weeks to see improvement
Take w/ food/milk if GI upset
Alcohol will increase ulcerogenic effect
Avoid aspirin

Take whole!
Drowsiness. Avoid alcohol.
Take w/ food/milk if GI upset
May be habit forming
Cannot be refilled

Drowsiness. Avoid alcohol
Take w/ food/milk if GI upset
May be habit forming

Apply to non irritated skin on upper torso
Apply patch immediately
May be worn for 72 hours
Fold patch in half and flush
Report difficulty breathing or fever to MD

Drowsiness. Avoid alcohol.
Take w/ food/milk if GI upset
May be habit forming

Drowsiness. Avoid alcohol.
Take w/ food/milk if GI upset
May be habit forming
Cannot be refilled

Drowsiness. Avoid alcohol
Take w/ food/milk if GI upset
May be habit-forming
Cannon be refilled.

Take whole!
Drowsiness. Avoid alcohol.
May be habit forming
Cannot be refilled.

Breakthrough bleeding maybe 1st few months, tell MD if cont.
If miss, take ASAP or take 2 next day then cont. reg cycle
Use 2nd control method for 1st 3 weeks and when taking Antibiotics
Do not protect against STDs

Breakthrough bleeding maybe 1st few months, tell MD if cont.
If miss, take ASAP or take 2 next day then cont. reg cycle
Use 2nd control method for 1st 3 weeks and when taking Antibiotics
Do not protect against STDs

Breakthrough bleeding maybe 1st few months, tell MD if cont.
If miss, take ASAP or take 2 next day then cont. reg cycle
Use 2nd control method for 1st 3 weeks and when taking Antibiotics
Do not protect against STDs

Take 30 mins before first food or drink (other than H2O) of the day
Take in upright position with full glass of H2O
Take calcium supplements some other time of day
Contact MD if esophageal disease occurs

Don't take 72 hours before or during periods of immobilization
Avoid prolonged restrictions of movement during travel
Take Ca and Vit D supplements
Take w/o regard to meals
Report signs of blood clots

Take 30 mins before first food or drink (other than H2O) of the day
Report GI distress

Take 30 mins before first food or drink (other than H2O) of the day
Take in upright position with full glass of H2O
Take calcium supplements some other time of day
Contact MD if esophageal disease occurs

Take ½ hour after same meal every day
Dizziness, esp when rising after sitting

Take w/ or w/o food
Stop and tell md if rash develops
If narcolepsy take in AM, if shift worker take before shift
Avoid activities requiring alertness until MD says OK
Avoid alcohol
May be habit forming

Prefer: take on empty stomach
Take right before bed
Drowsiness. Avoid alcohol
May be habit forming. Abrupt discontinuation = withdrawal

Drowsiness. Avoid alcohol
Habit forming

Drowsiness. Avoid alcohol.
Habit forming
Not intended to be used for more than 10 cons. Days

Wash hands after handling. Avoid eyes
Remove patch if burns or irritatated
Don't use heating pads, blankets
Dispose properly bc of kids and pets
No broken skin
Don't use for more than 12 hours

Report dermatitis or swelling
Do not use in/around eyes
Do not use in nose with other nose products

Discontinue after indicated duration of time
Do not use with occlusive dressings
Use for full prescribed time
When applying to groin, sparingly and no longer than 2 weeks
Clean area well before applying
May stain clothing
Not for eye use

Do not use in or around eyes
Only for condition prescribed

Avoid prolonged exposure to hot weather
Dizziness
Dry mouthlurred vision

Dizziness/drowsiness. Avoid alcohol
Dry mouthlurred vision

Avoid prolonged exposure to hot weather
Drowsiness.

Avoid prolonged exposure to hot weather
Dizziness
Take w or w/o food
Swallow tablets whole
Dry mouthlurred vision

Do not discountinue therapy, may cause drowsiness, avoid alcohol, If dose missed skip and return to normal dosing schedule

Closely follow prescribed diet, Avoid overexposure to sun, Don't take when pregnant, Limit alcohol consumption, If dose missed take as soon as possible, report muscle pain

Take IR at regular intevals, Take XR in the morning to avoid insomnia, Up to 2 weeks may be needed before therapeutic effects seen, Do not crush or chew SR &XL, If a dose is missed wait until next scheduled dose, Do no take OTC medications without taking to physician or pharmacist, Refrain from using alcohol, May increase suicidal thoughts

May impair cognitive and motor preformance, Up to 2 weeks may be needed before therapeutic effects seen, Do not discontinue abruptly, Avoid alcohol, May increase suicidal thoughts

May cause drowsiness, avoid alcohol, medication may be habit forming, if a dose is missed take as soon as possible

May be taken with food or milk, do not discontinue, may cause drowsiness, avoid OTC decongestants, change transdermal sites with each application, if dose is missed take as soon as possible

Discontinue if no response in 48 hrs, may cause drowsiness, avoid alcohol, may be habit forming

Do not discountinue therapy, may cause drowsiness, may take with food, capsules can be swallowed whole or sprinkled on soft food, if a dose is missed take as soon as possible

May take 4 weeks to see effect, may cause drowsiness, avoid alcohol, do not take OTC medications without consulting physician or pharmacist, do not discontinue abruptly, if dose missed skip and return to normal schedule, may cause suicidal thoughts

May impair cognitive and motor preformance, Up to 2 weeks may be needed before therapeutic effects seen, do not discontinue abruptly,consult physician or pharmacist before taking OTC medications, avoid alcohol, may increase suicidal thoughts

Do not take within 2 hours before or 4 hours after a bile acid sequestrant, closely follow prescribed diet, if dose is missed take as soon as possible

Do not take within 2 hours before or 4 hours after a bile acid sequestrant, closely follow prescribed diet, if dose is missed take as soon as possible, avoid sunlight, contact physician if myopathy occurs, avoid grapefrruit juice

Closely follow precribed diet, conact physician of mysitis occurs, if a dose is missed take as soon as possible

Shake well, if dose is missed take as soon as possible

May cause drowsiness, may cause suicidal thoughts, avoid alcohol, do not discontinue, notify physician if rash or hives develop, may take up to 2 weeks to see effects

May cause dizziness or blurred vision, do not discontinue, contact physician if signs of myositis show, if dose is missed take as soon as possible

Take with breakfast or first meal, follow diet closely, avoid alcohol, if dose is missed take as soon as possible

Take 30 min before meals, follow diet closely, avoid alcohol

Take with breakfast or first meal, follow diet closely, avoid alcohol, if dose is missed take as soon as possible

Take with meals, follow diet closely, avoid alcohol, keep well hydrated, stop treatment if you experience unexplained hyperventilation, myalgia, malaise, or unusual somnolence.

Follow diet closely, do not change brands, do not change the order of mixing insulins, monitor blood glucose

Follow diet closely, administer 5-10 min before eating, do not change brands, monitor blood glucose, do not mix insulins

Follow diet closely, do not change brands, do not dilute with other insulin, store unopened vials in fridge, check the solution is clear and colorless, monitor blood glucose

Follow diet closely, administer 15 min before eating, do not change brands, consult physician during illness, monitor blood glucose, store in fridge

Report signs of hypersensitivity, may cause drowsiness, don't take when pregnant, chewable tablets may be dispersed in a teaspoonful or water or diluted in fruit juice

May be taken with food, don't take when pregnant

Closely follow prescribed diet, Avoid overexposure to sun, Don't take when pregnant, Limit alcohol consumption, If dose missed take as soon as possible, report muscle pain, don't take with grapefruit juice

Take with meals, follow diet closely, avoid alcohol, keep well hydrated

May cause drowsiness, avoid alcohol, take 30 min before meals

May cause drowsiness, Up to 2 weeks may be needed before therapeutic effects seen, Do not discontinue abruptly, Avoid alcohol, May increase suicidal thoughts, Contact physician if sore throat, fever, stomatitis, or infection occur, SolTabs must be used immediately upon opening

Take at bedtime with a low-fat snack, carefully follow prescribed titration, flushing is common, avoid alcohol, swallow tablets whole, contact physician if myopathy occurs

Do not use around eyes, only use for the condition it was prescribed for

May be taken with or without food, don't take when pregnant, may cause dizziness

May take with food or milk, take in the morning because of diuresis, avoid sunlight, may cause dizziness

Do not remove chewable tablets from blister until use, pull blister apart then use

May be taken without regards to meals, may cause drowsiness, avoid alcohol, shake well

May cause drowsiness, avoid alcohol, contact physician if leg, foot or hand swelling is experienced, may need 2 weeks to see improvement, shake well, do not take sooner than every 24 hours

Take with food, may cause drowsiness, call physician if rash develops, practice good oral hygiene, consult physician or pharmacist before taking OTC medications or alcohol

May be taken without regards to meals, closely follow dietary and exercise intructions, HbA1c testing should be done quarterly

Closely follow prescribed diet, Avoid overexposure to sun, Don't take when pregnant, Limit alcohol consumption, If dose missed take as soon as possible, report muscle pain

May cause drowsiness, avoid alcohol, avoid sunlight, contact dermatitis may occur if injection comes into contact with skin

May be taken with food, may cause drowsiness, avoid alcohol

Closely follow prescribed diet, Avoid overexposure to sun, Don't take when pregnant, Limit alcohol consumption, If dose missed take as soon as possible, report muscle pain

Dilute concentrate in water, ginger ale, lemon/lime soda or OJ before use, avoid alcohol, consult physician or pharmacist before taking OTC medications, do not discontinue

Closely follow prescribed diet, Avoid overexposure to sun, Don't take when pregnant, Limit alcohol consumption, If dose missed take as soon as possible, report muscle pain, don't take with grapefruit juice

May be taken without regards to meals, closely follow dietary and exercise intructions, HbA1c testing should be done quarterly

May be taken without regards to meals, May cause drowsiness, avoid alcohol, contact physician if blurred vision or preorbital pain occurs, spinkles may be placed on small amount of soft food, keep well hydrated to prevent kidney stones

Take with food, may cause drowsiness, may cause prolonged or inappropriate erection

May take with or without food, do not take when pregnant, dizziness can occur during the first days of treatment

Avoid alcohol, consult physician or pharmacist before taking OTC medications, do not stop therapy

(Claritin/Alavert)
- Take with full glass of water
- W/Wo food
- May cause dry mouthor headache

(Beepen VK/Veetids)
- Allergy to PCN? Rash/SoB
- Full glass of water W/Wo food
- N/V, diarrhea (probiotic)

(Decadron/Dexpak)
- Take with food/milk to avoid upset stomach, in the morning
- N/V/D, HA
- Do not abruptly stop taking this medicine

(Indocin)
- Heartburnlcers, dizziness, HA, diarrhea
- Avoid OTC NSAIDS, use APAP
- Avoid alcohol/cigarettes

(Atrovent)
- Blurred vision, cough, dry mouth, HA, trouble passing urine
- Contact MD if breathing gets worse

(Lamisil, Terbinex)
- W/Wo food
- No skips, finish all unless directed
- Gaspset stomach/diarrhea, changes in taste, muscle pain

(Tagamet)
- Diarrhea (look for black, tarry stools), N+V
- Headache
- Avoid ASA, NSAIDS
- If taking another antacid, take one hour apart

(Bicitra)
- Take after meals
- Do not take with other antacids
- NVD, upset stomach

(Acilac • Cephulac • Cholac • Chronulac • Constilac • Constulose • Enulose • Generlac)
- Shake well, take at regular intervals
- N/V, gas, stomach discomfort
- Drink plenty of water with each dose, up to 2 days for effect

(Reglan)
- Take on empty stomach, 30 minutes prior to meal
- Depressed mood/decreased sex drive
- Diarrhea, difficulty sleeping

(Zantac)
- HS
- Constipation/Diarrhea
- May take a few days for effect, use antacids 1 hour apart

(Atriposol)
- Wash hands before/after
- Irritation, swelling, sensitivity to light
- Blurred vision

(Ilotycin, Romycin)
- Apply to lower eyelid without touching the tip to any surface
- Finish the full course/as long as prescribed
- Symptoms should start to improve in 2-3 days

(Garamycin • Genoptic • Gentacidin • Gentafair • Gentak • Gentasol • Ocu-Mycin)
- blurred vision
- d/c if burning/stinging occur

(Betagan)
- For open angle glaucoma or increased IOP
- Blurred vision, sun sensitivity, burning/stinging

(AK-Trol • Dexasporin • Maxitrol • Methadex • NeoPolyDex • Poly-Dex)
- Eye irritation
- Redness

(Adsorbocarpine • Akarpine • Isopto Carpine • Pilocar)
- dizziness/HA
- blurry vision, sensitivity to light

(Bleph-10 • Ocu-Sul • Sodium Sulamyd • Sulf-10)
- blurred vision for a few moments
- light sensitivity

(Istalol • Timoptic Ocudose • Timoptic Ocumeter)
- open angle glaucoma/IOP
- eye sensitivity/irritationedness

(AK-Tob • Tobrasol • Tobrex)
- blurry vision
- itchiness, irritation

(Tenoretic)
- Water W/Wo food
- Do not abruptly stop taking
- depression, dec. sex drive, dry eyes/mouth

(Ziac)
- CF if upset stomach
- Do not abruptly stop
- Cough, diarrhea/nausea, depression

(Capoten)
- Empty stomach, 1 hour before meals
- Do not suddenly stop taking
- Cough, loss of taste, sun sensitivity, fatigue, drowsiness/dizziness

(Vasotec)
- cough
- sun sensitivity
- fatigue, drowsiness/dizziness

(Tenex)
- do not abruptly stop taking
- constipation
- dry mouth

(Apresoline)
- Glass of water
- diarrhea, constipation, NV
- loss of appetite

(Aldomet)
- abnormal milk production (females)
- gynecomastia
- diarrhea, nv
- numbness or tingling in hands/feet

(Corgard)
- Do not abruptly stop
- dry, itchy skin
- headache

(Minipress)
- Avoid ED drugs
- dry mouth
- HA, sexual dysfunction, stomach pain
- drowsiness/dizziness

(Betapace)
- Do not stop taking
- depression, weakness

(Aldactone)
- W/Wo food in the AM
- Dry mouth/thirst, gynecomastia/hair growth
- dizziness, drowsiness, headache

(Propecia/Proscar)
- 1mg for Alopecia, 5mg for BPH
- ED, decreased sex drive
- Do not donate blood
- 3 months for results in alopecia

(Prolixin)
- Thought disorders + emotional/mental/nervous problems
- Difficulty sleeping, passing urine, headache
- Drowsiness/dizziness, sun sensitivity

(Haldol)
- constipation, weight gain, anxiety, dry mouth
- sun sensitivity

(Aventyl, Pamelor)
- do not suddenly stop taking
- weight fluctuations, NVD, constipation
- watch for worsening symptoms

(Compazine)
- for control of severe nausea/vomiting or schizophrenia
- difficulty passing urine, sleeping, headache, sexual dysfunction
- drowsiness, sun sensitivity

(Artane)
- Full glass of water
- Ax, dizziness/drowsiness
- Dry mouth blurred or blurred vision

- wash hands before and after use
- some skin irritation
- should see improvement in a week or less

(Cortaid, Cortizone)
- do not use on healthy skin
- dry skin, hair growth

(Silvadene, SSD)
- clean and remove dead skin, wear a glove to apply
- can use gauze or leave exposed
- skin/nail discoloration,

(Zovirax)
- Full glass of water W/Wo food. Drink lots of water.
- Take of all medicine, do not skip doses
- fever, headache, diarrhea

- Full glass of water W/Wo food (upset stomach)
- Nauseapset stomach
- Stool discoloration

(Epiflur)
- strengthens enamel
- take after brushing teeth at night
- no dairy products within 1 hour of using this product
-NVD, stomach pain

(Estrace, Gynodiol)
- W/Wo food for upset stomach
- Same time each day
- Hair loss, increased hunger/thirstrination
- Fluid retention (edema),
- Smoking (clot risk)

(Amen, Provera)
- Acne, facial hair growth
- Changes in menstrual bleeding pattern
- Headachepset stomach
- Weight fluctuation

(Clomid, Serophene)
- Fertility medication
- Breast/pelvic discomfort, hot flashes

(Estarylla • MONO-LINYAH • MonoNessa • Ortho-Cyclen • Previfem)
- W/Wo food (upset stomach)
- Same time each day
- Breakthrough bleeding, breast tenderness, sun sensitivity, mood swings, slight weight gain

(Nolvadex)
- Blocks effects of estrogen in cancers
- W/Wo food
- Fatigue, hair loss (rare), hot flashes, HA,
- Do not get pregnant

(MONO-LINYAH • MonoNessa • Ortho Tri-Cyclen • Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo • Ortho-Cyclen • Previfem • Sprintec • Tri-Estarylla • TRI-LINYAH • Tri-Lo-Sprintec • Tri-Previfem • Trinessa)
- W/Wo food (upset stomach)
- Same time each day
- Breakthrough bleeding, breast tenderness, sun sensitivity, mood swings, slight weight gain

(Oro Clense • Peridex • Periogard • PerioRx • Perisol)
- Use after brushing and flossing
- Do not eat/drink for a few hours after using this
- Change in taste, tartar build-up, mouth irritation,

(Anucort AC)
- Skin color changes
- Dry/irritated skin

- Take 30 minutes before or 2 hours after eating
- Do not skip doses
- Discolored urine, diarrhea upset stomach

(Megace)
- Breast/endometrial cancer treatment
- Breakthrough bleeding, hot flashes, mood swings
- If female, use appropriate birth control - can harm fetus

(Ditropan)
- W/Wo food
- Constipation, headache, sexual difficulties, drowsiness/dizzines
- Limit caffeine, alcohol
- Avoid extreme heat

(AZO • Azo-100 • Azo-Gesic • Azo-Septic • Azo-Standard • Phenazo • Prodium • Pyridium • Urinary Analgesic • Uristat)
- Relieves pain/irritation of urination
- Take after meals
- Discolored urine, headache, stomach upset

(Deltasone • Predone • Sterapred • Sterapred DS)
- Do not abruptly stop medication
- Restlessness, confusion, excitement,
- Trouble sleeping, weight gain