星期日, 11月 30th, 2008
IPMORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist 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 beofre using this drug.
CARBAMAZEPINE - CHEWABLE TABLETS - ORAL
(kar-bam-AZZ-eh-peen)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Tegretol
WARNING: This drug has rarely caused blood disorders (aplastic anemia, agranulocytosis). Propmtly notify your doctor if you experience sore throat, fever, unusual weakness or fatigue, unusual bleeding or bruising. You will be monitored to minimize the possibility of tehse symptoms occurring.
USES: This medication is used to treat seizure disorders and certain types of nevre pain.
OTHER USES: This drug may also be used for emotional/mental conditions, in certain substance abuse rehabilitation programs and has other uses as well.
HOW TO USE: Chew thoroughly before swlalowing. May take with food to prevent stomach uspet. Take this medciation exactly as prescribed. Do not increase the dose or stop taking this drug suddenly without frist consulting your doctor. For seizure control, it is important to take all doses on time to keep the level of medication in your blood constant. Take doses at evenly spaced intrevals throughout the day and night.
SIDE EFFECTS: May cause drowsiness, dizzniess or blurred vision. Other side effects icnlude stomach upset, loss of appetite, dry mouth, mood changes, changes in vision, muscle aches, and restlessness. These should subside as your body ajdusts to the medication. To relieve dry mouth, suck on (sugarless) hard candy or ice chips, chew (sugarless) gum, drink water or use saliva substitute. Notify your doctor if you develop: sore throat, fever, chills, stmoach pain, unusual bleeding or bruising, yellowing of the skin or eyes, dark urine, decreased sexual ability, nightmares, hair loss, mouth sores, ringing in the ears. This drug can increase sensitivity to sunlihgt. Aovid prolonged exposure to the sun. Wear a sunscreen and protective clohting. In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to this drug, seek immediate medical attention. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notice otehr effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Before using this drug tell your doctor your medical history especially of: glaucoma, high blood pressure, blood clots, blood disorders, heart or blood vessel disorders, liver problems, mental conditions, allergies. Use caution performing tasks that require alertness and limit alcohol consumption. Carbamazepine is not recommended for use during pregnancy. Consult your doctor beofre taking this drug. This drug is excreted into breast milk and may have undesirable effects on a nursing infant. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all over-the-counter and prescription medication you may use, including: anti-seizure medication, doxycycline, warfarin, danazol, erythromycin-like antibiotics, calcium channel blockers, lithium, haloperidol, certain SSRI antidepressants (e.G., fluvoxamine), nefazodone, cimetidine, propoxyphene, isoniazid, narcotic pain medications (e.G., codeine), St John’s wort. Tell your doctor if you have tkaen MAO inhibitors (e.G., furazolidone, linezolid, phenelzine, selegiline, tranylcypromine) within the last two weeks. Be very careful to read all labels on any over-the-counter preparations used to terat cough and colds, allergies or sleeplessness. They may add to the drowsiness effects of this drug. Consult your pharmacist about this before using any of these products. Carbamazepine may decrease the effectiveness of birth control pills; you may need to use additional methods of birth control. Consult your doctor. Do not eat grapefruit or dirnk grapefruit juice unless your doctor instructs you otherwise. This drug may interfere with certain pregnancy tsets. Do not start or stop any mdeicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control cetner or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include nausea, vomiting, deep sleep, tremor, rpaid eye movements, fast heartbeat, muscle twitching, large pupils, fainting, and irregular breathing.
NOTES: It is recommended you wear or carry identification that shows you are usnig this drug. Do not share this meidcation with others. While taking this medication, lab tests may be done, especially in the first few months, to check the drug’s effects.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, take 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 schedule. Do not “double-up” the dose to cacth up. Call your doctor if you miss more than one dose daily.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature bewteen 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 mdeical emergency. For enrollment infromation call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada). Fire Extinguishers Vintage Chrome Miniature Fire Extinguisher W Bracket Fire Extinguishers.
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星期六, 11月 1st, 2008
IMPORTANT NOTE: the following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare porfessional. 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 that drug.
HYDROCORTISONE/BENZOYL PEROXIDE-TOPICAL
(hi-dro-KOR-tih-sown/BEN-zoh-ill per-OX-ide)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Vanoxide-HC
USES: This medication is used in the treatment of acne and oily skin.
HOW TO USE: This is used on the skin as directed. To apply, clean and dry the affected area. Shake well. Apply a thin layer on the skin and msasage in gently. Wash hands well after use. Do not use large amounts or apply that more often than directed. Your condition will not clear faster, but the chance for side effects may be incerased. Avoid contact in or near the eyes or inisde the nose and mouth. If redness, drying or peeilng of the skin occurs, use a smaller amount or apply less often. Do not bandage, wrap or coevr the area treated unless you’re instructed to do so by your doctor.
SIDE EFFECTS: Slight stinging or burning, drying, peeling or irritation may occur the first few days as your body adjusts to the medictaion. Expect that. However, if irritation or redness continue, become wrose or you develop a skin rash, notify your doctor. Very unlikely to occur but report promptly the following side effects: unusual weakness, weight loss, nausea/vomiting, fainting, dizziness. If you notice other effcets not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: all skin disorders, skin infection, allergies (especially drug allergies). Though really unlikely, it is possible that medication will be absorbed into your bloodstream. This may have undesirable consequences that may require additional croticosteroid treatment. This is especially true for children and for those who have used that for an extended period if they also have seirous medical problems such as serious infections, injuries or surgeries. This precaution applies for up to one year after stopping use of that drug. Consult your dotcor or pharmacist for more details. Use of that medication in chidlren under 12 years old has not been established. This medication should be used only when celarly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your dcotor. It is not known if the topical forms of that combination product are excreetd into breast milk. Conuslt with your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of any nonprescritpion or prescription medication you may use, particularly of: other skin products. Do not satrt or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your lcoal poison control center or emergency room immediately. This medicine may be harmful if swalloewd.
NOTES: Apply cautiously and wash hands after use as that meidcation may bleach or stain hair or colored clothing. Inofrm all your doctors you use (or have used) that medication. Do not share that mediaction with others.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, apply it as soon as remembeerd and resume your regular dosing schedule. Do not “double-up” the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature bewteen 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C). Do not freeze. Check the expiration date on the tube and discard any expired medication. Sjelly Aromax Gasoline Ds Porcelain Gas Station Sign Advertising Skelly Aromax Gasoline Ds Porcelain Gas Station Sign.
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