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wht is a normal dose daily for ativan? | ativan | Dose | Ativan (lorazepam) is administered orally. For optimal results, dose, frequency of administration, and duration of therapy should be individualized according to patient response. To facilitate this, 0.5 mg, 1 mg, and 2 mg tablets are available.
The usual range is 2 to 6 mg/day given in divided doses, the largest dose being taken before bedtime, but the daily dosage may vary from 1 to 10 mg/day.
For anxiety, most patients require an initial dose of 2 to 3 mg/day given two times a day or three times a day.
For insomnia due to anxiety or transient situational stress, a single daily dose of 2 to 4 mg may be given, usually at bedtime.
For elderly or debilitated patients, an initial dosage of 1 to 2 mg/day in divided doses is recommended, to be adjusted as needed and tolerated.
The dosage of Ativan (lorazepam) should be increased gradually when needed to help avoid adverse effects. When higher dosage is indicated, the evening dose should be increased before the daytime doses. | DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=89057c93-8155-4040-acec-64e877bd2b4c&audience=consumer |
ok to use expired lidocaine patches?? | lidocaine | Storage and disposal | A 2006 study of 122 drugs tested by the program showed that two-thirds of the expired medications were stable every time a lot was tested. Each of them had their expiration dates extended, on average, by more than four years, according to research published in the Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences.
Some that failed to hold their potency include the common asthma inhalant albuterol, the topical rash spray diphenhydramine, and a local anesthetic made from lidocaine and epinephrine, the study said | At a goverment stockpile, drugs don't expire as fast | https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2017/07/18/537257884/that-drug-expiration-date-may-be-more-myth-than-fact |
how often is the tetanus shot "given?" | tetanus | Usage/time | Everyone needs tetanus vaccines throughout their lives. That means everyone needs to get vaccinated as babies, children, and adults.
Infants and children birth through age 6
Young children need the DTaP vaccine as part of their routine vaccine schedule. Young children need a dose of the vaccine at:
2 months
4 months
6 months
15 through 18 months
4 through 6 years
If your child has had a serious reaction to the whooping cough part of the DTaP vaccine, they may be able to get the DT vaccine instead.
Preteens and teens ages 7 through 18
Older children need 1 booster shot of the Tdap vaccine at age 11 or 12 as part of their routine vaccine schedule.
Adults age 19 and older
Adults need 1 booster shot of the Td vaccine every 10 years as part of their routine vaccine schedule. If you get a deep cut or a burn, you may need the booster earlier — especially if the cut or burn is dirty.
If you missed the Tdap booster as a teen, you’ll need to get a Tdap booster instead to make sure you have protection from whooping cough.
Pregnant women
Pregnant women need 1 booster shot of the Tdap vaccine during the third trimester of each pregnancy. | Who needs to get tetanus vaccines? | https://www.vaccines.gov/diseases/tetanus/index.html |
why take simvastatin | simvastatin | Indication | Simvastatin is used together with diet, weight-loss, and exercise to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke and to decrease the chance that heart surgery will be needed in people who have heart disease or who are at risk of developing heart disease. Simvastatin is also used to decrease the amount of fatty substances such as low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol (''bad cholesterol'') and triglycerides in the blood and to increase the amount of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol (''good cholesterol'') in the blood. Simvastatin may also be used to decrease the amount of cholesterol and other fatty substances in the blood in children and teenagers 10 to 17 years of age who have familial heterozygous hypercholesterolemia (an inherited condition in which cholesterol cannot be removed from the body normally). Simvastatin is in a class of medications called HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (statins). It works by slowing the production of cholesterol in the body to decrease the amount of cholesterol that may build up on the walls of the arteries and block blood flow to the heart, brain, and other parts of the body. | Why is this medication prescribed | https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a692030.html |
what is the medication thera tab used to treat? | Thera-Tabs | Indication | This medication is a multivitamin product used to treat or prevent vitamin deficiency due to poor diet, certain illnesses, or during pregnancy. | Uses | https://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-17353/thera-tabs-oral/details |
how should i stop taking heparin? | heparin | Stopping/tapering | Unlike warfarin, which requires a slow reduction, heparin treatment can be started and stopped quickly. | Stopping treatment with blood-thinning drug can be fatal | http://sciencenordic.com/stopping-treatment-blood-thinning-drug-can-be-fatal |
what spices can be used while on warfarin | warfarin; spices | Interaction | We found 58 different plants that may alter the blood haemostasis and anticoagulation with warfarin. The herbs that showed the greatest potential to interact with warfarin include garlic, ginger, ginkgo, St. John's wort, and ginseng, i.e. plants normally consumed as food and also used for therapeutic purposes. The interactions between drugs and herbs are varied because of the complex chemical matrix of plants. Mainly coumarins, quinones, xanthones, terpenes, lignans, and vitamin K showed significant influence on warfarin treatment. In general, these plants can potentiate the effect of warfarin by stimulating anticoagulation in multiple ways, and the clinical outcome associated with this interaction is the increase of bleeding risk. | Review on mechanisms and interactions in concomitant use of herbs and warfarin therapy. | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27470545 |
how do steroids effect the digestive system | steroids | Side effects | teroid abuse can also be hepatotoxic, promoting disturbances such as biliary stasis, peliosis hepatis, and even hepatomas, which are all usually reversible upon discontinuation. | The effect of anabolic steroids on the gastrointestinal system, kidneys, and adrenal glands. | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16529682 |
how do steroids effect the digestive system | steroids | Side effects | Corticosteroid use was associated with increased risk of gastrointestinal bleeding and perforation. The increased risk was statistically significant for hospitalised patients only. For patients in ambulatory care, the total occurrence of bleeding or perforation was very low, and the increased risk was not statistically significant. | Corticosteroids and risk of gastrointestinal bleeding: a systematic review and meta-analysis | https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/4/5/e004587 |
tylenol pm mg? | tylenol pm | Dose | Acetaminophen 500 mg; Diphenhydramine HCl 25 mg | ACTIVE INGREDIENTS (IN EACH CAPLET) | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=83df6b68-8bb5-410b-bb97-0a5eecf424f2&audience=consumer |
what should i do if i just started taking an antibiotic and i am experiencing diahreea | antibiotics | Side effects | Call your doctor right away if you have serious signs and symptoms of antibiotic-associated diarrhea. These signs and symptoms are common to a number of conditions, so your doctor might recommend tests to determine the cause. | When to see a doctor | https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/antibiotic-associated-diarrhea/symptoms-causes/syc-20352231?p=1 |
is there danger in stopping sertraline form "days?" | sertraline | Stopping/tapering | Discontinuation of Treatment with Sertraline
Symptoms associated with discontinuation of sertraline and other SSRIs and SNRIs, have been reported (see PRECAUTIONS). Patients should be monitored for these symptoms when discontinuing treatment. A gradual reduction in the dose rather than abrupt cessation is recommended whenever possible. If intolerable symptoms occur following a decrease in the dose or upon discontinuation of treatment, then resuming the previously prescribed dose may be considered. Subsequently, the physician may continue decreasing the dose but at a more gradual rate. | DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=f9641190-9151-4f7e-89ff-1e7a818c30ee&audience=consumer |
what time should take memantine | memantine | Usage/time | Memantine comes as a tablet, a solution (liquid), and an extended-release (long-acting) capsule to take by mouth. The solution and tablet are usually taken once or twice a day with or without food. The capsule is taken once a day with or without food. | How should this medicine be used? | https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a604006.html |
trospium chloride in patients with neurogenic detrusor "over activity:" is dose titration of benefit to the "patients?" | trospium chloride | Usage | The recommended dose is 20 mg twice daily. Trospium chloride tablets should be dosed at least one hour before meals or given on an empty stomach.
Dosage modification is recommended in the following patient populations:
For patients with severe renal impairment (creatinine clearance less than 30 mL/min), the recommended dose is 20 mg once daily at bedtime [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS (5.5), USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS (8.6), and CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY (12.3)].
In geriatric patients greater than or equal to 75 years of age, dose may be titrated down to 20 mg once daily based upon tolerability [see USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS (8.5)]. | DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=cd0d2e18-9e16-ac18-c35c-a150bb5cb67b&audience=consumer |
what is the purpose or desired effect of aspirin | aspirin | Indication | Prescription aspirin is used to relieve the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis (arthritis caused by swelling of the lining of the joints), osteoarthritis (arthritis caused by breakdown of the lining of the joints), systemic lupus erythematosus (condition in which the immune system attacks the joints and organs and causes pain and swelling) and certain other rheumatologic conditions (conditions in which the immune system attacks parts of the body). Nonprescription aspirin is used to reduce fever and to relieve mild to moderate pain from headaches, menstrual periods, arthritis, colds, toothaches, and muscle aches. Nonprescription aspirin is also used to prevent heart attacks in people who have had a heart attack in the past or who have angina (chest pain that occurs when the heart does not get enough oxygen). Nonprescription aspirin is also used to reduce the risk of death in people who are experiencing or who have recently experienced a heart attack. Nonprescription aspirin is also used to prevent ischemic strokes (strokes that occur when a blood clot blocks the flow of blood to the brain) or mini-strokes (strokes that occur when the flow of blood to the brain is blocked for a short time) in people who have had this type of stroke or mini-stroke in the past. Aspirin will not prevent hemorrhagic strokes (strokes caused by bleeding in the brain). Aspirin is in a group of medications called salicylates. It works by stopping the production of certain natural substances that cause fever, pain, swelling, and blood clots. | Why is this medication prescribed? | https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a682878.html |
qvar 40mcg what is it doe | QVAR | Indication | QVAR® is indicated in the maintenance treatment of asthma as prophylactic therapy in patients 5 years of age and older.
Important Limitations of Use: QVAR is NOT indicated for the relief of acute bronchospasm. | INDICATIONS AND USAGE | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=3bac8a9b-f6c5-47df-a593-ece41b53f09b&audience=consumer |
what are the ingredients in cephalexin | cephalexin | Ingredient | CEPHALEXIN ANHYDROUS 250 mg | INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=19307ff0-71de-477b-965d-ea243e5ede3a&audience=consumer |
what is the effect of eliquis and cialis | eliquis; cialis | Interaction | liquis active compound is Apixaban. Apixaban prevents blood from forming clothes and is prescribed to reduce risk of systemic embolism associated with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation and stroke. There are no reports that suggest interaction when used together with Tadalafil. This does not mean that the side effects are not possible. Always consult a doctor before taking these medications together. Never stop using a medication prescribed by a doctor without its advice. It is important to tell the health care provider about all other medications in current use, including vitamin supplements and herbs. Patients should call doctor if they experience of the following symptoms, sign of potential toxicity such as dizziness, nausea, diarrhea, irregular heartbeat, visual disturbances in one or both eyes, pain or tightness in the chest or jaw, shortness of breath, prolonged erection for more than 4 hours. | Cialis and Eliquis drug interactions | http://tadalafildosage.info/cialis-and-eliquis-drug-interactions/ |
jalyn 0.5-0.4 mg capsule? | jalyn | Information | 1.1 Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) Treatment
JALYN (dutasteride and tamsulosin hydrochloride) capsules are indicated for the treatment of symptomatic BPH in men with an enlarged prostate.
1.2 Limitations of Use
Dutasteride-containing products, including JALYN, are not approved for the prevention of prostate cancer. | INDICATIONS AND USAGE | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=eba8376d-10e0-42fc-9f76-9e7ebf7ff047&audience=consumer |
topiramate? | topiramate | Information | Topiramate is used alone or with other medications to treat certain types of seizures including primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures (formerly known as a grand mal seizure; seizure that involves the entire body) and partial onset seizures (seizures that involve only one part of the brain). Topiramate is also used with other medications to control seizures in people who have Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (a disorder that causes seizures and developmental delays). Topiramate is also used to prevent migraine headaches but not to relieve the pain of migraine headaches when they occur. Topiramate is in a class of medications called anticonvulsants. It works by decreasing abnormal excitement in the brain. | Why is this medication prescribed? | https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a697012.html |
show spironolactone 30mg "tab/accord" healthcare | spironolactone | Appearance | Spironolactone oral tablets contain 25 mg, 50 mg, or 100 mg of the aldosterone antagonist spironolactone | DESCRIPTION | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=c23b6b9b-aec3-48a8-a518-76e4097f6479&audience=consumer |
how long after steroids to see results | steroids | Action/time | You may have heard of anabolic steroids, which can have harmful effects. But there's another type of steroid - sometimes called a corticosteroid - that treats a variety of problems. These steroids are similar to hormones that your adrenal glands make to fight stress associated with illnesses and injuries. They reduce inflammation and affect the immune system. | Summary | https://medlineplus.gov/steroids.html |
exercise restrictions with taking moxifloxacin? | moxifloxacin | Usage | Fluoroquinolones, including Moxifloxacin Tablets, have been associated with an increased risk of tendinitis and tendon rupture in all ages [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1) and Adverse Reactions ( 6.2)] . This adverse reaction most frequently involves the Achilles tendon, and has also been reported with the rotator cuff (the shoulder), the hand, the biceps, the thumb, and other tendons. Tendinitis or tendon rupture can occur within hours or days of starting moxifloxacin or as long as several months after completion of therapy. Tendinitis and tendon rupture can occur bilaterally.
The risk of developing fluoroquinolone-associated tendinitis and tendon rupture is increased in patients over 60 years of age, in patients taking corticosteroid drugs, and in patients with kidney, heart or lung transplants. Other factors that may independently increase the risk of tendon rupture include strenuous physical activity, renal failure, and previous tendon disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis. Tendinitis and tendon rupture have also occurred in patients taking fluoroquinolones who do not have the above risk factors. Discontinue Moxifloxacin Tablets immediately if the patient experiences pain, swelling, inflammation or rupture of a tendon. Patients should be advised to rest at the first sign of tendinitis or tendon rupture, and to contact their healthcare provider regarding changing to a non-quinolone antimicrobial drug. Avoid fluoroquinolones, including Moxifloxacin Tablets, in patients who have a history of tendon disorders or who have experienced tendinitis or tendon rupture [see Adverse Reactions | WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=78039242-3472-0b54-e053-2a91aa0a2651&audience=consumer |
what are fat soluable vitamins. | fat soluble vitamins | Information | As is the case with all dietary supplements, the decision to use supplemental vitamins should not be taken lightly, says Vasilios Frankos, Ph.D., Director of FDA's Division of Dietary Supplement Programs.
"Vitamins are not dangerous unless you get too much of them," he says. "More is not necessarily better with supplements, especially if you take fat-soluble vitamins.” For some vitamins and minerals, the National Academy of Sciences has established upper limits of intake (ULs) that it recommends not be exceeded during any given day. (For more information, visit www.nap.edu/catalog.php?record_id=6432#toc
Also, the AAFP lists the following side effects that are sometimes associated with taking too much of a vitamin.
Fat-soluble Vitamins
A (retinol, retinal, retinoic acid): Nausea, vomiting, headache, dizziness, blurred vision, clumsiness, birth defects, liver problems, possible risk of osteoporosis. You may be at greater risk of these effects if you drink high amounts of alcohol or you have liver problems, high cholesterol levels or don't get enough protein.
D (calciferol): Nausea, vomiting, poor appetite, constipation, weakness, weight loss, confusion, heart rhythm problems, deposits of calcium and phosphate in soft tissues.
If you take blood thinners, talk to your doctor before taking vitamin E or vitamin K pills. | Risks of Overdoing It | https://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm118079.htm |
vaccine when pregnant | vaccination | Information | Vaccines help keep your pregnant patients and their
growing families healthy. | Maternal Vaccination | https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/pregnancy/downloads/immunizations-preg-chart.pdf |
vit b12 tabet? | B12 | Dose | Vitamin B12 is found in almost all multivitamins. Dietary supplements that contain only vitamin B12, or vitamin B12 with nutrients such as folic acid and other B vitamins, are also available. Check the Supplement Facts label to determine the amount of vitamin B12 provided.
Vitamin B12 is also available in sublingual forms (which are dissolved under the tongue). There is no evidence that sublingual forms are better absorbed than pills that are swallowed.
A prescription form of vitamin B12 can be administered as a shot. This is usually used to treat vitamin B12 deficiency. Vitamin B12 is also available as a prescription medication in nasal gel form (for use in the nose). | What kinds of vitamin B12 dietary supplements are available? | https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/VitaminB12-Consumer/ |
pneumonia vaccine is good for how long? | Pneumococcal Vaccines | Usage/duration | CDC recommends routine administration of pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV13 or Prevnar13®) for all children younger than 2 years of age:
Give PCV13 to infants as a series of 4 doses, one dose at each of these ages: 2 months, 4 months, 6 months, and 12 through 15 months.
Children who miss their shots or start the series later should still get the vaccine. The number of doses recommended and the intervals between doses will depend on the child’s age when vaccination begins.
CDC recommends pneumococcal vaccination (PCV13 or Prevnar13®, and PPSV23 or Pneumovax23®) for all adults 65 years or older:
Give a dose of PCV13 to adults 65 years or older who have not previously received a dose. Then administer a dose of PPSV23 at least 1 year later.
If the patient already received one or more doses of PPSV23, give the dose of PCV13 at least 1 year after they received the most recent dose of PPSV23. | Pneumococcal Vaccine Recommendations | https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vpd/pneumo/hcp/recommendations.html |
pneumonia vaccine is good for how long? | Pneumococcal Vaccines | Storage and disposal | Do not use any pneumococcal vaccine beyond the expiration date printed on the label. | Administering Pneumococcal Vaccines | https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vpd/pneumo/hcp/administering-vaccine.html |
how often should adult take pneumonia vaccine | Pneumococcal Vaccines | Usage/duration | CDC recommends pneumococcal vaccination (PCV13 or Prevnar13®, and PPSV23 or Pneumovax23®) for all adults 65 years or older:
Give a dose of PCV13 to adults 65 years or older who have not previously received a dose. Then administer a dose of PPSV23 at least 1 year later.
If the patient already received one or more doses of PPSV23, give the dose of PCV13 at least 1 year after they received the most recent dose of PPSV23. | Pneumococcal Vaccine Recommendations | https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vpd/pneumo/hcp/recommendations.html |
what mg. does meprobamate have? | meprobamate | Dose | Meprobamate Tablets USP 200 mg are scored, round, white tablets imprinted 591-B supplied in bottles of 100 and 1000.
Meprobamate Tablets USP 400 mg are scored, round, white tablets imprinted 591-A supplied in bottles of 100 and 1000. | HOW SUPPLIED | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=a27d7877-38e4-4437-afd3-3d570c0dead1&audience=consumer |
what happens if voiting happens after taking a medication | vomiting of medication | Information | Of the 76 responses from the study hospital, 65 were suitable for analysis. Many respondents reported encountering vomiting after administration of oral medications on a weekly (25 [38%]) or monthly (24 [37%]) basis. Most of the respondents reported that they would follow a general rule to redose if vomiting occurred within 30 min (39 [60%]) or 15 min (21 [32%]) after initial ingestion. When respondents were asked to rate the importance of 8 factors potentially affecting the decision to redose, more than half indicated that time after dose ingestion (59 [91%]), medication type (45 [69%]), patient status (39 [60%]), and visibility of medication in the vomitus (36 [55%]) were very important. Of the 53 respondents to the survey of health care professionals at other institutions, 16 (30%) indicated that their pediatric hospital or ward had a guideline on redosing in cases of vomiting after administration of oral medications. Most respondents (12/13 [92%]) stated that the guideline took into account the interval between initial ingestion and vomiting. | Vomiting of Oral Medications by Pediatric Patients: Survey of Medication Redosing Practices | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3379826/ |
influenza when received | flu vaccination | Usage/time | You should get a flu vaccine before flu begins spreading in your community. It takes about two weeks after vaccination for antibodies that protect against flu to develop in the body. CDC recommends that people get a flu vaccine by the end of October. Getting vaccinated later, however, can still be beneficial and vaccination should continue to be offered throughout the flu season, even into January or later.
Children who need two doses of vaccine to be protected should start the vaccination process sooner, because the two doses must be given at least four weeks apart. | When should I get vaccinated? | https://www.cdc.gov/flu/protect/keyfacts.htm |
prevnar >65what is this vaccine used for? | prevnar | Indication | The pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV13 or Prevnar 13®) provides protection against the 13 serotypes responsible for most severe illness. The vaccine can also help prevent some ear infections. CDC recommends administering PCV13 as a four-dose series at 2, 4, 6, and 12 through 15 months of life. Research shows that this vaccine is very effective at preventing infection resulting from the serotypes contained in the vaccine. PCV13 should also be administered to all adults 65 years or older and to some adults 19 through 64 years of age with conditions that put them at increased risk for pneumococcal disease. | Vaccine | https://www.cdc.gov/pneumococcal/clinicians/prevention.html |
what is clotrimazole and betamethasone dipropionage cream | clotrimazole and betamethasone dipropionate | Information | Clotrimazole and betamethasone dipropionate cream is a combination of an azole antifungal and corticosteroid and is indicated for the topical treatment of symptomatic inflammatory tinea pedis, tinea cruris, and tinea corporis due to Epidermophyton floccosum, Trichophyton mentagrophytes, and Trichophyton rubrum in patients 17 years and older. | INDICATIONS AND USAGE | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=a6ac4020-2c67-426a-8289-7e54ce43d0c9&audience=consumer |
levodopa carbidopa what will these drugs do to me if i take alcohol | llevodopa and carbidopa; alcohol | Interaction | Alcohol can make the side effects from levodopa and carbidopa worse. | What special precautions should I follow? | https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a601068.html |
how often do you need a zoster vaccine? | zoster vaccine | Usage/time | People 60 years of age or older should get shingles vaccine (Zostavax). They should get the vaccine whether or not they recall having had chickenpox, which is caused by the same virus as shingles. Studies show that more than 99% of Americans aged 40 and older have had chickenpox, even if they don’t remember getting the disease. There is no maximum age for getting shingles vaccine.
A new shingles vaccine called Shingrix was licensed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2017. CDC recommends that healthy adults 50 years and older get two doses of Shingrix, 2 to 6 months apart. Shingrix provides strong protection against shingles and PHN. Shingrix is the preferred vaccine, over Zostavax.
Even if you have had shingles, you can still receive shingles vaccine to help prevent future occurrences of the disease. There is no specific length of time you must wait after having shingles before receiving shingles vaccine, but generally you should make sure the shingles rash has disappeared before getting vaccinated. The decision on when to get vaccinated should be made with your healthcare provider. | Who Should Get Shingles Vaccine? | https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vpd/shingles/public/zostavax/index.html |
do prescription antacids help prevent reocurrence of arts? | antacids | Action | Antacids help to treat heartburn (indigestion). They work by neutralizing the stomach acid that causes heartburn.
You can buy many antacids without a prescription. Liquid forms work faster, but you may like tablets because they are easy to use.
All antacids work equally well, but they can cause different side effects. If you use antacids often and have problems with side effects, talk with your health care provider. | Taking antacids | https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000198.htm |
how long can you take a steroid for arthritis | steroids | Usage/time | The length of time that patients will remain on steroid treatment will vary between patients (and rheumatologists). Some patients may only be given low-dose oral steroids for the first few months following diagnosis, while others may stay on steroids for longer. There is evidence to suggest that patients can experience a continued reduction in the progression of the disease from steroids for 1 to 2 years, but this will not be appropriate for everyone, so the decision will be made on an individual basis. These patients can also get symptom improvement for a year or two as a kind of 'beneficial side effect'. | How do I know if I should be taking steroids? | https://www.nras.org.uk/steroids-in-rheumatoid-arthritis |
how long does marijuana stay in your system | marijuana | Action/time | Marijuana, also known as cannabis or weed, is usually detectable in bodily fluids for 1 to 30 days after last use. As with other drugs, it may be detectable in hair for several months.
Marijuana detection windows depend on how much you smoke or ingest, as well as how often. In general, higher doses and more frequent use are associated with longer detection times.
For daily users, cannabis may be detectable for several months after last use. The longest-reported detection times are more than 90 days. | How Long Does Marijuana (Weed) Stay in Your System? | https://www.healthline.com/health/how-long-does-weed-stay-in-your-system |
what is the expiration time for fluorouracil topical cream | fluorouracil cream | Storage and disposal | The recommended shelf life of Efudix cream is 60 months.
Shelf life after first opening the immediate packaging: 90 days for the 20g and 40g tubes. | Shelf life | https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/9260/smpc |
what is the difference between atorvastatin and lipitor | atorvastatin; lipitor | Comparison | LIPITOR ® (atorvastatin calcium) tablets, for oral use | HIGHLIGHTS OF PRESCRIBING INFORMATION | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=c6e131fe-e7df-4876-83f7-9156fc4e8228&audience=consumer |
what medications could cause excessive hair growth | drugs that cause hirsutism | Side effects | The following medications can cause hirsutism:
Anabolic steroids
Testosterone
Glucocorticoids
Cyclosporine (Sandimmune®)
Minoxidil (Loniten®, Rogaine®)
Danazol (Danocrine®)
Phenytoin (Dilantin®) | What causes hirsutism? | https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/14523-excessive-hair-growth-hirsutism |
what is formoterol | formoterol | Information | Formoterol is an ADRENERGIC BETA-2 RECEPTOR AGONIST with a prolonged duration of action. It is used to manage ASTHMA and in the treatment of CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE. | Formoterol | https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/formoterol#section=Top |
what painkillers can i take when taking rivaroxaban | rivaroxaban, painkillers | Interaction | You can take paracetamol while you're taking rivaroxaban.
Do not take aspirin and ibuprofen while you're taking rivaroxaban unless a doctor has said it's OK to. They increase the chance of bleeding. | Can I take rivaroxaban with everyday painkillers? | https://beta.nhs.uk/medicines/rivaroxaban/ |
how long should wait to take another medicine after i take azithromycin | azithromycin | Usage | if you are taking antacids containing aluminum hydroxide or magnesium hydroxide (Maalox, Mylanta, Tums, others), you will need to allow some time to pass between when you take a dose of these antacids and when you take a dose of azithromycin tablets or liquid. Ask your doctor or pharmacist how many hours before or after you take azithromycin you may take these medications. The extended-release suspension may be taken at any time with antacids. | What special precautions should I follow? | https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a697037.html |
what time of day to take aripiprazole | aripiprazole | Usage/time | Aripiprazole comes as a tablet, a solution (liquid), and an orally disintegrating tablet (tablet that dissolves quickly in the mouth) to take by mouth. It is usually taken once a day with or without food. Take aripiprazole at around the same time every day. | How should this medicine be used? | https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a603012.html |
what types of steroids shots are there | steroid injections | Information | Steroids are often injected directly into joints to treat conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, gout or other inflammatory diseases. Steroids can also be injected into inflamed bursae (bursitis), or around inflamed tendons (tendinitis) near the shoulder, elbow, hip, knee, hand or wrist. | What conditions are treated with steroid injections? | https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/4934-steroid-injections |
what are some side effects nicoderm | nicoderm | Side effects | Nicotine skin patches may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
dizziness
headache
nausea
vomiting
diarrhea
redness or swelling at the patch site
If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately:
severe rash or swelling
seizures
abnormal heartbeat or rhythm
difficulty breathing | What side effects can this medication cause? | https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a601084.html |
warfarin and cabbage? | warfarin; cabbage | Interaction | Some foods can change the way warfarin works in your body. Make sure you check with your provider before making any big changes in your diet.
You do not have to avoid these foods, but try to eat or drink only small amounts of them. In the least, DO NOT change much of these foods and products you eat day-to-day or week-to-week:
Mayonnaise and some oils, such as canola, olive, and soybean oils
Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, and raw green cabbage
Endive, lettuce, spinach, parsley, watercress, garlic, and scallions (green onions)
Kale, collard greens, mustard greens, and turnip greens
Cranberry juice and green tea
Fish oil supplements, herbs used in herbal teas | Your Die | https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000292.htm |
can a patient stop using enalapril if the condition "stabilize?" | enalapril | Stopping/tapering | Enalapril controls high blood pressure and heart failure but does not cure them. Continue to take enalapril even if you feel well. Do not stop taking enalapril without talking to your doctor. | How should this medicine be used? | https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a686022.html |
rosuvastatin calcium what are the side effects | rosuvastatin | Side effects | Rosuvastatin may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
constipation
stomach pain
dizziness
difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep
depression
joint pain
headache
memory loss or forgetfulness
confusion
Some side effects can be serious. If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately or get emergency medical help:
:
muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness
lack of energy
fever
chest pain
yellowing of the skin or eyes
dark colored urine
pain in the upper right part of the abdomen
nausea
extreme tiredness
weakness
unusual bleeding or bruising
loss of appetite
flu-like symptoms
rash
hives
itching
difficulty breathing or swallowing
swelling of the face, throat, tongue, lips, eyes, hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs
hoarseness
Rosuvastatin may cause other side effects. Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while taking this medication. | What side effects can this medication cause? | https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a603033.html |
what is the protocol for adding insulin for type2 diabetics | insulin | Usage | Why do I need to take insulin?
All people who have type 1 diabetes and some people who have type 2 diabetes need to take insulin to help control their blood sugar levels. The goal of taking insulin is to keep your blood sugar level in a normal range as much as possible. Keeping blood sugar in check helps you stay healthy. Insulin can’t be taken by mouth. It is usually taken by injection (a shot). It can also be taken by using an insulin pen or an insulin pump.
How often will I need to take insulin?
You and your doctor will develop a schedule that is right for you. Most people who have diabetes and take insulin need at least 2 insulin shots a day for good blood sugar control. Some people need 3 or 4 shots a day. | Insulin Therapy | https://familydoctor.org/insulin-therapy/?adfree=true |
what is the dosage of levofloxacin tablets for bronchitis please | levofloxacin | Dose | Dosage of Levofloxacin Tablets in Adult Patients with Creatinine Clearance ≥ 50 mL/minute
The usual dose of levofloxacin tablets are 250 mg or 500 mg administered orally every 24 hours, as indicated by infection and described in Table 1. | DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=8962eb50-3366-1eec-44f9-170e686d2d66&audience=consumer |
what is insuline and glucagon | glucagon & insulin | Information | Glucagon is a peptide hormone, produced by alpha cells of the pancreas. It works to raise the concentration of glucose and fatty acids in the bloodstream, and is considered to be the main catabolic hormone of the body.[3] It is also used as a medication to treat a number of health conditions. Its effect is opposite to that of insulin, which lowers the extracellular glucose.[4]
The pancreas releases glucagon when the concentration of insulin (and indirectly glucose) in the bloodstream falls too low. Glucagon causes the liver to convert stored glycogen into glucose, which is released into the bloodstream.[5] High blood-glucose levels, on the other hand, stimulate the release of insulin. Insulin allows glucose to be taken up and used by insulin-dependent tissues. Thus, glucagon and insulin are part of a feedback system that keeps blood glucose levels stable. Glucagon increases energy expenditure and is elevated under conditions of stress.[6] Glucagon belongs to the secretin family of hormones. | Glucagon | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glucagon |
when to take loratadine | loratadine | Usage/time | Hay fever typically worsens at night and feels most severe in the morning, when levels of symptom-triggering histamine are highest. Once-daily antihistamines, such as Claritin, reach their peak eight to 12 hours after you take them, so using them at dinnertime means better control of morning symptoms. (Take twice-a-day antihistamines in the morning and evening.) | Actually, There’s a Right Time to Take “Once a Day” Meds | https://www.rd.com/health/conditions/medication-timing/ |
where is tetracycline metabolized? | tetracycline | Action | The majority of first-generation tetracyclines are not metabolized (though 5 % of tetracycline is metabolized to a less active metabolite). Instead, they are most often eliminated by renal excretion. Second-generation tetracyclines are 3 to 5 times more lipophilic, which enhances their tissue penetration. Doxycycline, the most common member of this group, features more than 80 % bioavailability. Bile concentration of doxycycline is 10 to 25 times higher as compared with its serum concentration. High concentrations of doxycycline are found also in kidneys, liver and bowel. Primarily, doxycycline is excreted in bile to feces. Part of doxycycline is inactivated in the liver and 40 % of it is excreted by kidneys in urine. | Pharmacokinetics of tetracyclines and glycylcyclines | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19399726 |
how to stop taking atorvastatin | atorvastatin | Stopping/tapering | You may think that once your cholesterol goes down, you can stop taking statin medication. But if the drug helped lower your cholesterol, you'll likely need to stay on it for the long term. If you stop taking it, your cholesterol levels will probably go back up.
There is one exception: If you make significant changes to your diet or lose a lot of weight, you may be able to lower and control your cholesterol without medication. However, don't make any changes to your medications without talking to your doctor first. | Consider statins a lifelong commitment | https://www.drugs.com/mca/statins-are-these-cholesterol-lowering-drugs-right-for-you |
can you take ultram with ibuprofen? | ultram ; ibuprofen | Interaction | The maximum recommended dose is 400 mg per day, so if using it alone does not provide adequate relief, other medications can be used with Ultram (tramadol) to help manage the pain. For instance, if there is throbbing pain from tight muscles, a muscle relaxant, such as Flexeril (cyclobenzaprine) or Zanaflex (tizanidine) may be beneficial. NSAIDs (non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs), such as Aleve (naproxen) or Motrin/Advil (ibuprofen) can be added to help reduce pain caused from swelling. | Q: I have been on tramadol for 3-4 years now, and I am taking 300 to 400 mg per day. Is this harmful for my health? | https://www.everydayhealth.com/drugs/tramadol |
is herceptin a chemo drug?? | herceptin | Information | For over a decade, the monoclonal antibody trastuzumab has been the cornerstone of adjuvant treatment for HER2-positive early breast cancer (EBC) [1, 2]. Based on results from four large randomized trials [3–6], combined treatment with trastuzumab and chemotherapy (either as primary systemic or adjuvant treatment) is considered the standard of care in patients with this biologically aggressive subtype of breast cancer. | Trastuzumab without chemotherapy in the adjuvant treatment of breast cancer: subgroup results from a large observational study | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5759796/ |
bupropion hcl 300mg is good for what? | bupropion hcl 300mg | Indication | Bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (XL) are indicated for the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD), as defined by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM). || Bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (XL) are indicated for the prevention of seasonal major depressive episodes in patients with a diagnosis of seasonal affective disorder (SAD). | INDICATIONS AND USAGE | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=bff74476-f633-4048-bb11-3af93950c54c&audience=consumer |
td vaccine (90714)what is a tad vaccine | td vaccine | Information | Td vaccine can protect adolescents and adults from tetanus and diphtheria. Td is usually given as a booster dose every 10 years but it can also be given earlier after a severe and dirty wound or burn.
Another vaccine, called Tdap, which protects against pertussis in addition to tetanus and diphtheria, is sometimes recommended instead of Td vaccine. | Td vaccine | https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/vis/vis-statements/td.html |
what size syringe to use for testosterone inject | testosterone injection | Usage | The suggested dosage for testosterone cypionate injection varies depending on the age, sex, and diagnosis of the individual patient. Dosage is adjusted according to the patient’s response and the appearance of adverse reactions.
Various dosage regimens have been used to induce pubertal changes in hypogonadal males; some experts have advocated lower dosages initially, gradually increasing the dose as puberty progresses, with or without a decrease to maintenance levels. Other experts emphasize that higher dosages are needed to induce pubertal changes and lower dosages can be used for maintenance after puberty. The chronological and skeletal ages must be taken into consideration, both in determining the initial dose and in adjusting the dose.
For replacement in the hypogonadal male, 50 to 400 mg should be administered every two to four weeks. | DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=d7b57b68-dca6-4df2-b3f2-7017d7b69f17&audience=consumer |
how much weight gain with carvedilol | carvedilol | Side effects | Newer beta blockers, such as carvedilol (Coreg), don't usually cause weight gain as a side effect. Weight may rise in the first weeks of taking the beta blocker and then generally stabilizes. | Can beta blockers cause weight gain? | https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/high-blood-pressure/expert-answers/beta-blockers/faq-20058385 |
is dicyclomine good for heartburn? | dicyclomine | Indication | Normally when you swallow, the muscles in the esophagus move in waves to push food down into your stomach. Just after the food enters the stomach, a band of muscle (the lower esophageal sphincter, or LES) closes off the esophagus. If the muscle does not close tightly enough or gets weak over time, stomach contents can back up into the esophagus, causing heartburn and other symptoms. || Some medicines can also weaken the LES. Among them are: || Anticholinergic drugs
Benztropine (Cogentin)
Dicyclomine (Bentyl)
Hyoscyamine (Levsin)
Isopropamide
Scopolamine | Gastroesophageal reflux disease | http://pennstatehershey.adam.com/content.aspx?productId=112&pid=33&gid=000068 |
what are iron injections | iron injections | Information | Iron sucrose injection is used treat iron-deficiency anemia (a lower than normal number of red blood cells due to too little iron) in people with chronic kidney disease (damage to the kidneys which may worsen over time and may cause the kidneys to stop working). Iron sucrose injection is in a class of medications called iron replacement products. It works by replenishing iron stores so that the body can make more red blood cells. | Why is this medication prescribed? | https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a614017.html |
how much iron should an anemic take per day | iron | Dose | The amount of iron needed to treat patients with iron deficiency is higher than the amount found in most daily multivitamin supplements. The amount of iron prescribed by your doctor will be in milligrams (mg) of elemental iron. Most people with iron deficiency need 150-200 mg per day of elemental iron (2 to 5 mg of iron per kilogram of body weight per day). Ask your doctor how many milligrams of iron you should be taking per day. If you take vitamins, bring them to your doctor's visit to be sure. | Medicinal Iron | http://www.hematology.org/Patients/Anemia/Iron-Deficiency.aspx |
what is in lidocaine | lidocaine | Ingredient | LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE ANHYDROUS 10 mg in 1 mL
INACTIVE INGREDIENTS
SODIUM CHLORIDE 7 mg in 1 mL
SODIUM HYDROXIDE
HYDROCHLORIC ACID | INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=e0e479e6-4c94-44d0-8074-d0ee7b2bde22&audience=consumer |
when taking plavix and xarelto blood thinners is it safe to take dilaudid for pain | plavix, xarelto, dilaudid | Interaction | Tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are taking anagrelide (Agrylin); aspirin and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, others), indomethacin (Indocin, Tivorbex), ketoprofen, and naproxen (Aleve, Anaprox, others); cilostazol (Pletal); clopidogrel (Plavix); dipyridamole (Persantine); eptifibatide (Integrilin); heparin; prasugrel (Effient); ticagrelor (Brilinta); ticlopidine; tirofiban (Aggrastat), and warfarin (Coumadin, Jantoven). If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately: back pain, muscle weakness, numbness or tingling (especially in your legs), loss of control of your bowels or bladder, or inability to move your legs. | IMPORTANT WARNING | https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a611049.html |
is erythromycin ophthalmic ointment good for inflamed eyelids? | erythromycin ointment | Indication | For the treatment of superficial ocular infections involving the conjunctiva and/or cornea caused by organisms susceptible to erythromycin. | INDICATIONS AND USAGE: | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=a0353c10-48c9-4d2a-8047-56ea68ace956&audience=consumer |
how should i dilute ceftriaxone injection? | ceftriaxone injection | Usage | Ceftriaxone has been shown to be compatible with Flagyl®*IV (metronidazole hydrochloride). The concentration should not exceed 5 to 7.5 mg/mL metronidazole hydrochloride with ceftriaxone 10 mg/mL as an admixture. The admixture is stable for 24 hours at room temperature only in 0.9% sodium chloride injection or 5% dextrose in water (D5W). No compatibility studies have been conducted with the Flagyl®*IV RTU® or using other diluents. Metronidazole at concentrations greater than 8 mg/mL will precipitate. Do not refrigerate the admixture as precipitation will occur.
Vancomycin and fluconazole are physically incompatible with ceftriaxone in admixtures. When either of these drugs is to be administered concomitantly with ceftriaxone by intermittent intravenous infusion, it is recommended that they be given sequentially, with thorough flushing of the intravenous lines (with one of the compatible fluids) between the administrations.
Do not use diluents containing calcium, such as Ringer’s solution or Hartmann’s solution, to reconstitute ceftriaxone for injection. Particulate formation can result.
Ceftriaxone solutions should not be physically mixed with or piggybacked into solutions containing other antimicrobial drugs or into diluent solutions other than those listed above, due to possible incompatibility (see WARNINGS). | DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=f5d7ae2f-5485-42e2-af2b-bd7f06df85d7&audience=consumer |
symptoms from taking multiple doses of lasix 40 mg per dayproblems with taking lasix 40mg twice daily ? | lasix | Side effects | Furosemide is a strong diuretic ('water pill') and may cause dehydration and electrolyte imbalance. It is important that you take it exactly as told by your doctor. If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately: decreased urination; dry mouth; thirst; nausea; vomiting; weakness; drowsiness; confusion; muscle pain or cramps; or rapid or pounding heartbeats. | IMPORTANT WARNING | https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a682858.html |
how long for allergic reaction after using nivolumab | nivolumab | Side effects/time | n patients receiving OPDIVO as a single agent, immune-mediated pneumonitis occurred in 3.1% (61/1994) of patients. The median time to onset of immune-mediated pneumonitis was 3.5 months (range: 1 day to 22.3 months). Immune-mediated pneumonitis led to permanent discontinuation of OPDIVO in 1.1%, and withholding of OPDIVO in 1.3% of patients. Approximately 89% of patients with pneumonitis received high-dose corticosteroids (at least 40 mg prednisone equivalents per day) for a median duration of 26 days (range: 1 day to 6 months). Complete resolution of symptoms following corticosteroid taper occurred in 67% of patients. Approximately 8% of patients had recurrence of pneumonitis after re-initiation of OPDIVO. | WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=f570b9c4-6846-4de2-abfa-4d0a4ae4e394&audience=consumer |
where does fluorouracil come from | fluorouracil | Information | Fluorouracil is a nucleoside metabolic inhibitor that interferes with the synthesis of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and to a lesser extent inhibits the formation of ribonucleic acid (RNA); these affect rapidly growing cells and may lead to cell death. | CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=8eff167f-203a-4a81-b2fc-d8773bc3555e&audience=consumer |
where does fluorouracil come from | fluorouracil | Manufacturer | dailymed list of manufacturers | search results | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/search.cfm?labeltype=all&query=fluorouracil&pagesize=200&page=1 |
chlorpheniramine how long in system | chlorpheniramine | Action/time | Chlorpheniramine has a serum half-life of approximately 20 hours in adults, and elimination from the body is primarily by metabolism to monodesmethyl and didesmethyl compounds. The half-life is increased in the presence of renal dysfunction and decreased in children. The exact mechanism of the presystemic first-pass elimination and the effects of dose levels on the process presently are unclear. Biopharmaceutical and pharmacokinetic studies after single or multiple doses in humans reveal wide interindividual variations in pharmacokinetics. Age, dialysis, urinary pH and flow influence the elimination kinetics of chlorpheniramine. | Clinical pharmacokinetics of chlorpheniramine. | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/6383755 |
how long will 6 mgs of suboxone block opiates | suboxone | Action/time | Comparisons of buprenorphine with full agonists such as methadone and hydromorphone suggest that sublingual buprenorphine produces typical opioid agonist effects which are limited by a ceiling effect.
In non-dependent subjects, acute sublingual doses of SUBOXONE tablets produced opioid agonist effects, which reached a maximum between doses of 8 mg and 16mg of SUBUTEX. The effects of 16mg SUBOXONE were similar to those produced by 16mg SUBUTEX (buprenorphine alone).
Opioid agonist ceiling effects were also observed in a double-blind, parallel group, dose ranging comparison of single doses of buprenorphine sublingual solution (1, 2, 4, 8, 16, or 32 mg), placebo, and a full agonist control at various doses. The treatments were given in ascending dose order at intervals of at least one week to 16 opioid-experienced, non-dependent subjects. Both drugs produced typical opioid agonist effects. For all the measures for which the drugs produced an effect, buprenorphine produced a dose-related response but, in each case, there was a dose that produced no further effect. In contrast, the highest dose of the full agonist control always produced the greatest effects. Agonist objective rating scores remained elevated for the higher doses of buprenorphine (8-32 mg) longer than for the lower doses and did not return to baseline until 48 hours after drug administrations. The onset of effects appeared more rapidly with buprenorphine than with the full agonist control, with most doses nearing peak effect after 100 minutes for buprenorphine compared to 150 minutes for the full agonist control. | CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=a96619d8-5c87-4adc-9446-b6d3cb3d04aa&audience=consumer |
what is marijuana? | marijuana | Information | Marijuana is a green, brown, or gray mix of dried, crumbled parts from the marijuana plant. It can be rolled up and smoked like a cigarette or cigar or smoked in a pipe. Sometimes people mix it in food or inhale it using a vaporizer.
Marijuana can cause problems with memory, learning, and behavior. Smoking it can cause some of the same coughing and breathing problems as smoking cigarettes. Some people get addicted to marijuana after using it for a while. It is more likely to happen if they use marijuana every day, or started using it when they were teenagers.
Some states have approved "medical marijuana" to ease symptoms of various health problems. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has not approved the marijuana plant as a medicine. However, there have been scientific studies of cannabinoids, the chemicals in marijuana. This has led to two FDA-approved medicines. They contain THC, the active ingredient in marijuana. They treat nausea caused by chemotherapy and increase appetite in patients who have severe weight loss from HIV/AIDS. Scientists are doing more research with marijuana and its ingredients to treat many diseases and conditions. | Summary | https://medlineplus.gov/marijuana.html |
how is marijuana used | marijuana | Indication | Marijuana is best known as a drug that people smoke or eat to get high. It is derived from the plant Cannabis sativa. Possession of marijuana is illegal under federal law. Medical marijuana refers to using marijuana to treat certain medical conditions. In the United States, about half of the states have legalized marijuana for medical use. | Medical marijuana | https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000899.htm |
how is tocilizumab administered | tocilizumab | Usage | Tocilizumab injection comes as a solution (liquid) to be injected intravenously (into a vein) in your arm by a doctor or nurse in a medical office or hospital outpatient clinic or as a prefilled syringe to inject subcutaneously (under the skin) by yourself at home. When tocilizumab is given intravenously to treat rheumatoid arthritis or polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis, it is usually given once every 4 weeks. When tocilizumab is given intravenously to treat systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis, it is usually given once every 2 weeks. When tocilizumab is given intravenously to treat cytokine release syndrome, it is usually given once, but up to 3 additional doses may be given at least 8 hours apart. It will take about 1 hour for you to receive your dose of tocilizumab injection intravenously. When tocilizumab is given subcutaneously to treat rheumatoid arthritis or giant cell arteritis, it is usually given once weekly or once every other week.
You will receive your first subcutaneous dose of tocilizumab injection in your doctor's office. If you will be injecting tocilizumab injection subcutaneously by yourself at home or having a friend or relative inject the medication for you, your doctor will show you or the person who will be injecting the medication how to inject it. You and the person who will be injecting the medication should also read the written instructions for use that come with the medication.
Thirty minutes before you are ready to inject tocilizumab injection, you will need to remove the medication from the refrigerator, take it out of its carton, and allow it to reach room temperature. When removing a prefilled syringe from the box, be careful not to touch the trigger fingers on the syringe. Do not try to warm the medication by heating it in a microwave, placing it in warm water, or through any other method.
Do not remove the cap from the prefilled syringe while the medication is warming. You should remove the cap no more than 5 minutes before you inject the medication. Do not replace the cap after you remove it. Do not use the syringe if you drop it on the floor.
Check the prefilled syringe to be sure that the expiration date printed on the package has not passed, Holding the syringe with the covered needle pointing down, look closely at the liquid in the syringe. The liquid should be clear or pale yellow and should not be cloudy or discolored or contain lumps or particles. Call your pharmacist if there are any problems with the package or the syringe and do not inject the medication.
You may inject tocilizumab injection on the front of the thighs or anywhere on your stomach except your navel (belly button) and the area 2 inches around it. If another person is injecting your medication, the outer area of the upper arms also may be used. Do not inject the medication into skin that is tender, bruised, red, hard, or not intact, or that has scars, moles, or bruises. Choose a different spot each time you inject the medication, at least 1 inch away from a spot that you have used before. If the full dose is not injected, call your doctor or pharmacist.
Do not reuse tocilizumab prefilled syringes and do not recap the syringes after use. Discard any used syringes in a puncture-resistant container and ask your pharmacist how to throw away the container. | How should this medicine be used? | https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a611004.html |
what is diclofenac ointment used for | diclofenac | Indication | Diclofenac topical gel (Voltaren) is used to relieve pain from osteoarthritis (arthritis caused by a breakdown of the lining of the joints) in certain joints such as those of the knees, ankles, feet, elbows, wrists, and hands. Diclofenac topical liquid (Pennsaid) is used to relieve osteoarthritis pain in the knees. Diclofenac is in a class of medications called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It works by stopping the body's production of a substance that causes pain.
Diclofenac is also available as a 3% gel (Solaraze; generic) that is applied to the skin to treat actinic keratosis (flat, scaly growths on the skin caused by too much sun exposure). This monograph only gives information about diclofenac gel (Voltaren) and liquid (Pennsaid) for osteoarthritis. If you are using diclofenac gel (Solaraze, generic) for actinic keratosis, read the monograph entitled diclofenac topical (actinic keratosis). | Why is this medication prescribed? | https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a611002.html |
cephalexin is for what sexual diseases | cephalexin | Indication | Cephalexin is used to treat certain infections caused by bacteria such as pneumonia and other respiratory tract infections; and infections of the bone, skin, ears, , genital, and urinary tract. Cephalexin is in a class of medications called cephalosporin antibiotics. It works by killing bacteria.
Antibiotics such as cephalexin will not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections. Using antibiotics when they are not needed increases your risk of getting an infection later that resists antibiotic treatment. | Why is this medication prescribed? | https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a682733.html |
what is terfenadine | terfenadine | Information | Terfenadine is a selective histamine H1-receptor antagonist devoid of central nervous system depressant activity. The drug was used for ALLERGY but withdrawn due to causing LONG QT SYNDROME. | Terfenadine | https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/terfenadine#section=Top |
what is bisolvon | bisolvon | Information | Bromhexine hydrochloride is a hydrochloride resulting from the reaction of equimolar amounts of bromhexine and hydrogen chloride. It is used as a mucolytic for the treatment of respiratory disorders associated with productive cough (i.e. a cough characterised by the production of sputum). It has a role as a mucolytic. It contains a bromhexine(1+). | Bromhexine Hydrochloride | https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/5702220#section=Top |
is it safe for a 72 year old to stop taking premarin? | premarin | Stopping/tapering | Use of estrogen-alone, or in combination with a progestin, should be with the lowest effective dose and for the shortest duration consistent with treatment goals and risks for the individual woman. Postmenopausal women should be re-evaluated periodically as clinically appropriate to determine if treatment is still necessary. | DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=258e1602-a3cf-4ccc-ca80-73dbbfb812ff&audience=consumer |
what are the side effects of taking the two medication amlodipine metoprolol together | amlodipine; metoprolol | Interaction | There were six AEs reported in five patients. Peripheral edema 2.97% (3/101) was the most common AE, which was reported in three patients and was related to the study medication, probably to the amlodipine component. All these patients had hemoglobin (Hb) less than 12 g/dL at baseline (one patient had Hb of 11.6 g/dL at baseline, which was 12.1 at end of study and two had 11.7 g/dL which was 11.3 and 12.9 respectively at the end of study). Of these three, one patient had severe peripheral edema and was withdrawn from the study. The patient was followed-up and after a week time peripheral edema was resolved. Peripheral edema of mild and moderate degree was seen in one patient each. In these two patients, edema was resolved and improved respectively. Vertigo, lumbar spondylosis and eosinophilia (considered unlikely due to the study drug), were seen in one patient each and were mild in intensity. Though there were statistically significant changes in sodium, chloride, which showed decrease and blood urea, fasting blood sugar, which were increased, but these were clinically insignificant. Details of laboratory tests are shown in Table 6. The other AEs were of mild severity and not related to the study medication. Table 7 summarizes the AEs. | Adverse events | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3952407/ |
how soon does losartan affect blood pressure | losartan | Action/time | The effect of losartan is substantially present within one week but in some studies the maximal effect occurred in 3 to 6 weeks. In long-term follow-up studies (without placebo control) the effect of losartan appeared to be maintained for up to a year. | CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=3cdcf8cc-4964-4c53-e054-00144ff88e88&audience=consumer |
how do steroids effect the respiratory system | steroids | Action | Several efforts have been made to show the beneficial effects of anabolic agents in humans. In malnourished patients suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) nandrolone decanoate was beneficial in regaining respiratory muscle strength.74Recent data showed an improvement in expiratory and inspiratory muscle strength following treatment with oxandrolone in patients with tetraplegia.75 This increase in muscle strength was attributed to the observed increase in diaphragm muscle mass and resulted in an increased vital capacity. Basin and co-workers showed a beneficial effect of a high dose of testosterone on fat free body mass, muscle size, and peripheral muscle strength in normal men.76 During the 1970s and 1980s several studies were performed to investigate the additional effects of anabolic steroids on a training programme in healthy athletes. The results of these studies varied from no additional effect on muscle force production and no improvement in aerobic capacity77 78 to a small but significant increase in muscle force. | Athletes and doping: effects of drugs on the respiratory system | https://thorax.bmj.com/content/54/11/1041 |
why am i so cold taking bystolic b p med | bystolic | Side effects | Feeling cold is found among people who take Bystolic, especially for people who are female, 60+ old , have been taking the drug for < 1 month, also take medication Nexium, and have Depression. This study is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 11,671 people who have side effects when taking Bystolic from FDA, and is updated regularly. | Bystolic and Feeling cold - from FDA reports | https://www.ehealthme.com/ds/bystolic/feeling-cold/ |
pneumococcal vaccine how often | pneumococcal vaccine | Usage/time | CDC recommends routine administration of pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV13 or Prevnar13®) for all children younger than 2 years of age:
Give PCV13 to infants as a series of 4 doses, one dose at each of these ages: 2 months, 4 months, 6 months, and 12 through 15 months.
Children who miss their shots or start the series later should still get the vaccine. The number of doses recommended and the intervals between doses will depend on the child’s age when vaccination begins.
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CDC recommends pneumococcal vaccination (PCV13 or Prevnar13®, and PPSV23 or Pneumovax23®) for all adults 65 years or older:
Give a dose of PCV13 to adults 65 years or older who have not previously received a dose. Then administer a dose of PPSV23 at least 1 year later.
If the patient already received one or more doses of PPSV23, give the dose of PCV13 at least 1 year after they received the most recent dose of PPSV23. | Pneumococcal Vaccine Recommendations | https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vpd/pneumo/hcp/recommendations.html |
is it alright to use fluticasone when using oxygen | fluticasone, oxygen | Interaction | Pharmacological therapy can influence morbidity and mortality in severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Long-term domiciliary oxygen therapy (LTOT) improves survival in COPD with chronic hypoxaemia. Oral steroid medication has been associated with improved survival in men and increased mortality in women, while inhaled steroid medication has been associated with a reduction in the exacerbation rate. We have analysed the relationships between pharmacological therapy including oxygen therapy, sex, performance status and need for hospitalization and mortality in 403 patients with COPD (201 men) after their registration in a national oxygen register for LTOT. The mean value of days spent in hospital per year was 44. An increased need of hospital care was independently predicted by a poor performance status, high age and, in women, orally administered steroid medication. Hospital admissions were significantly longer in the terminal stage of COPD among women receiving oral steroid medication. Increased mortality was predicted by a poor performance status and, in women, oral steroid treatment. Predictors of morbidity and mortality during LTOT were found to coincide. The increased mortality in women receiving oral steroid medication was found to be associated with an increased need of hospital care due to longer hospital stays during the terminal stage of the disease. When analysing effects and side-effects of steroid medication in COPD, the possibility of sex-related differences should be considered. | Oral corticosteroid treatment during long-term oxygen therapy in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a risk factor for hospitalization and mortality in women. | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9519225 |