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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 ...
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 t...
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 ...
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 substance...
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 inte...
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...
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 ...
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 recommen...
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...
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...
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 ...
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 i...
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 ...
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 supplem...
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 f...
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 ser...
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 ...
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 w...
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 vacci...
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 th...
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 patie...
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...
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...
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...
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 u...
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 afte...
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 abnorm...
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...
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 t...
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 healt...
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 ...
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...
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, ...
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 ...
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)...
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 c...
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 patient...
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 rec...
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; so...
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 ...
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 calle...
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 iro...
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
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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 ...
IMPORTANT WARNING
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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:
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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% dextr...
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
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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; drowsine...
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 OPDI...
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
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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
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where does fluorouracil come from
fluorouracil
Manufacturer
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search results
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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 el...
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...
CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY
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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 caus...
Summary
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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 marij...
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 rheum...
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. Dic...
Why is this medication prescribed?
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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 c...
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. ...
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 nece...
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
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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 a...
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
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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 ...
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 i...
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 se...
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,...
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