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Discuss with your doctor regarding any previous allergic responses you experienced with antifungal antibiotics belonging to the polyene group, such as, Nystatin, and Pimaricin. Patients with history of antibiotic associated diarrhea must be cautious about using Abelcet. Discuss with your doctor regarding your history of the same. Report to your doctor regarding any persistent diarrhea, […]
Pain and inflammation: Pain and inflammation at the site of injection is most common side effect to Abelcet use. Nausea and vomiting: This is the most common side effect of Abelcet. Taking the antibiotic with some food can minimize the effects of nausea and vomiting. Diarrhea: Abelcet use can result in diarrhea and loss of […]
Patients with history of antibiotic associated diarrhea must be cautious about using Abelcet. Discuss with your doctor regarding your history of the same. Abelcet is metabolized and excreted by the kidneys. Individuals with history of compromised renal function cannot metabolize and excrete Abelcet and this can lead to increased blood levels of Abelcet for longer […]
Abelcet is usually administered intravenously. The medication can be stored at room temperature for 24 hours, once reconstituted. Avoid exposure of the medication to light and store it in a dark room. The medication can be stored in the refrigerator frozen for 2 to 3 weeks. Thaw the medication container by getting it out of […]
Abelcet is an antifungal medication belonging to the Polyene class. Abelcet binds with Ergosterol in the fungal cell membrane and forms pores in the membrane. Ergosterol is a component of fungal cell membrane and is very important for the survival of the fungus. Ions such as sodium, potassium, and chloride in the fungal cell membrane […]
Nerve impulses travel from the brain and spinal cord (central nervous system) along the nerves to the muscles. Upon conduction to the muscles, these impulses cause the muscle to contract. Neurotransmitters are chemical messengers that are …
Gama-Aminobutyric acid (GABA) is a neurotransmitter synthesized in the human body. Upon release, GABA inhibits the conduction of impulses to the skeletal muscles and thus promotes skeletal muscle relaxation. Baclofen is an analog of GABA and …
Take the medication at the same time, every day, to avoid forgetting the medication. Taking the medication at regularly spaced intervals helps to maintain appropriate blood levels of baclofen needed to derive the desired beneficial effects …
Do not take baclofen, if you ever manifested any allergic responses to intake of baclofen or any other medications belonging to the group of skeletal muscle relaxants, such as, methocarbamol and tizanidine. In the event of …
General allergic reactions: Baclofen use can result in general allergic reactions, such as, skin rashes, hives, and itching. Some patients can present with symptoms of severe allergic and anaphylactic response with baclofen, such as, difficulty breathing, …
Take the medication at the same time, every day, to avoid forgetting the intake of medication. Taking the medication at regularly spaced intervals helps to maintain appropriate blood levels of baclofen needed to derive the desired …
Drink 2.5 liters to 3 liters of fluid every day, as Captopril tends to cause loss of fluid volume and consequently, dehydration. If fluid is restricted in an individual for reasons, such as, congestive heart failure or dialysis dependent status, compliance to the …
Dehydration: Captopril by inhibiting secretion of aldosterone, results in water loss from the body. This can lead to fluid volume depletion and symptoms of dehydration. Low sodium levels: Captopril by inhibiting secretion of aldosterone, results in sodium loss from the body. This can …
Liver disease: Captopril is a prodrug, which when taken is activated in the liver. If liver function is deficient, this activation of Captopril can suffer and so, does the function too. Renal disease: Captopril is mainly eliminated by the kidneys. Individuals with renal …
Take the medication at the same time every day, to avoid forgetting the medication. Maintain strict compliance with intake of the medication as ordered, with regards to dosage and frequency, to derive the benefit of the medication. Do not change the dose on …
Inhibition of angiotensin converting enzyme leads to reduced formation of active angiotensin, which results in inhibition of narrowing of blood vessels and thereby, result in reduced blood pressure. Inhibition of blood vessel narrowing will lead to more room inside the blood vessel, which …
Captopril inhibits the enzyme, angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE), which converts inactive form of angiotensin to active form of angiotensin. Inhibition of ACE leads to reduced formation of active angiotensin, which results in: Inhibition of narrowing or constriction of blood vessels, which results in …
Patients taking Dabigatran can present with nose bleeds at the slightest injury. Avoid excessive sneezing and nose picking, which can result in heavy nose bleeds. Also, avoid exposure to extreme cold climate, as the weather in cold seasons dry the mucus membrane out, …
Nausea and vomiting: These are some of the most common side effects of Dabigatran. Taking Dabigatran with some food can minimize the effects of nausea and vomiting. Internal bleeds: Internal bleeding, especially GI bleeds happen to be one of the most significant side …
Dabigatran is not metabolized in the liver and is mainly excreted in the urine. Individuals with history of compromised renal function tend to retain the drug in the circulation longer, thus resulting in toxicity and episodes of bleeding. Dabigatran should be avoided or …
Maintain strict compliance with intake of Dabigatran as ordered, with regards to dosage and frequency, to derive the benefit of the medication. Noncompliance with this recommendation can result in episodes of bleeding or clot formation. So, do not change your dose of Dabigatran, …
Dabigatran is an anticoagulant inhibiting some proteins that help clotting. Dabigatran inhibits the thrombin factor along the coagulation pathway. Dabigatran helps individuals with atrial fibrillation, by preventing formation of clot and consequent stroke. Inhibition of clot formation also offers protection against deep venous …
Ecotrin is available in various strengths and is available OTC. When buying Ecotrin OTC, make sure to check the medication label, if it were the same dose recommended. Also, Ecotrin is available in combination with many other medications. If you are prescribed only …
General allergic reactions: Ecotrin use can result in general allergic reactions, such as, skin rashes, hives, and itching. Some patients can present with symptoms of severe allergic and anaphylactic response with Ecotrin, such as, difficulty breathing, swelling of face, lips, throat, and tongue, …
Do not take Ecotrin, if you ever manifested any allergic responses to intake of Ecotrin or any other medications belonging to the NSAID group, such as, Advil, Aleve, and meloxicam. In the event of an allergic response with any of these medications, check …
Take this medication as ordered by your physician. Take the medication dose at the same time, every day, for the time prescribed, to avoid forgetting the intake of medication. Maintain strict compliance with regards to dosage and frequency, to derive the benefit of …
Ecotrin is a drug belonging to the NSAID group, that when used in different doses, has a wide-ranging effects. Ecotrin can be used to control fever, reduce pain and inflammation, and prevent the formation of blood clots in the body. Cyclooxygenases are enzymes …
Observe compliance with regular labs ordered for hepatic function. Fenofibrate use carries a risk of liver damage and compromised liver function and so, should be very cautiously used and liver function closely monitored. Also, if liver function is deficient, metabolism of Fenofibrate could …
Compromised hepatic function: Fenofibrate use can result in hepatic damage and compromised liver function, consequently leading to mild right upper quadrant pain in the abdomen, poor digestion, and loss of appetite. Extreme cases of liver injury can result in findings such as, anemia …
Fenofibrate is significantly metabolized in the liver. If liver function is deficient, metabolism of Fenofibrate could be slowed down. Slowing down of the drug metabolism can result in increased risk for compromised therapeutic benefits with the medication. Also, Fenofibrate has the potential to …
Take this medication as ordered by your physician. Do not change the dose on this medication without consulting your doctor. Take the medication dose with a glass of water at the same time, every day, to avoid forgetting the intake of medication. This …
Fenofibrate is an anti-cholesterol medication used in individuals with complaint of hypercholesterolemia and hypertriglyceridemia, to help reduce the levels of cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood. Lipoprotein lipase is an enzyme that usually helps with breakdown and storage of bad cholesterol and triglycerides …
Fenofibrate is an anti-cholesterol medication used in individuals with complaint of hypercholesterolemia and hypertriglyceridemia, to help reduce the lipid levels in the blood. Fenofibrate works by increasing the breakdown of cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood. Due to increased breakdown of cholesterol and …
Gabapentin use can result in common general constitutional symptoms such as, nausea and vomiting. Taking dose of gabapentin with a glass of water, after having some food or a snack can help avoid having unpleasant gastrointestinal symptoms with the medication. Gabapentin intake can …
Gastrointestinal side-effects: Gabapentin use can result in common general constitutional symptoms such as, nausea and vomiting. Gabapentin use can also result in compromised appetite occasionally. Taking gabapentin after having a meal or a snack can help avoid having unpleasant gastrointestinal symptoms with the …
Do not take gabapentin, if you ever manifested any allergic responses to intake of gabapentin or any other medications used to control seizures and nerve pain, such as, Lyrica and Cymbalta. In the event of an allergic response with any of these medications, …
Take this medication as ordered by your physician. Do not change the dose and frequency on this medication without consulting your doctor. Take the medication dose for the duration prescribed without fail. Take the medication dose at the same time, every day, to …
Rapid firing of nerve impulses is considered responsible for seizure activity and nerve pain. Gabapentin is a medication that affects certain neurotransmitters in the body, which are responsible for development of seizures/convulsions and nerve pain. Affecting these chemicals, gabapentin helps with reducing the …
Take the medication dose at the same time every day, for the duration prescribed. This can help with maintaining the required therapeutic concentration of medication in the blood and maintain compliance with intake of medication. Halcion is usually taken close to the bedtime. …
Follow closely on the expiration date of the medication. If using a pillbox, check the expiration date on the medication container every time you fill the pillbox. If you are taking this medication for longer periods of time, set reminders on your phone, …
General constitutional side-effects: Halcion use can sometimes result in common general constitutional symptoms such as, nausea, vomiting, and stomach upset. These constitutional symptoms can be self-limiting and resolve over time. Taking halcion with a small snack can help avoid having unpleasant gastrointestinal symptoms …
Do not take halcion, if you ever manifested any allergic responses to intake of halcion or any other medications belonging to the same group as halcion, such as, oxazepam, lorazepam, prazepam, and alprazolam. In the event of an allergic response with any of …
Halcion, by enhancing the effects of the inhibitory neurotransmitter, GABA, can contribute towards promoting sleep. So, it can be used in individuals with trouble falling/staying asleep and insomnia. By depressing the brain and spinal cord, promoting dizziness, and reducing the activity and alertness, …
Neurotransmitters in the brain and spinal cord are chemical messengers that help the nerve cells to communicate with each other. These chemicals can both be excitatory and inhibitory. Excitatory neurotransmitters help in stimulating the brain and spinal cord nerve cells. These chemicals contribute …
Discuss with your doctor regarding any previous allergic responses you experienced with other NSAIDs, such as, Naproxen. Ibuprofen carries the risk of causing dizziness and confusion. One should stay away from activities, such as, driving and operating heavy machinery, until they are used …
Nausea and vomiting: This is the most common side effect of Ibuprofen. Taking the pain pill with some food and water can minimize the effects of nausea and vomiting. Dyspepsia and heartburn: Ibuprofen can cause irritation of the stomach with upper abdominal discomfort …
Patients with history of dyspepsia and heartburn must be cautious about using Ibuprofen. Discuss with your doctor regarding your history of the same. Ibuprofen must be used cautiously in individuals with history of gastric ulcers, as intake of this medication can lead to …
Take Ibuprofen pill with or without food along with a full 8 oz. glass of water. Taking the medication with food helps prevent any nauseating sensation and stomach upset. Evenly space out the doses of pain pill and take the dose at the …
Ibuprofen is a non steroidal anti-inflammatory drug. This medication acts by inhibiting both the cyclooxygenase enzymes, COX-1 and COX-2. Inhibition of cyclooxygenase enzymes result in reduced production of prostaglandins. Since prostaglandins result in swelling of the injured tissues and amplification of the sensitivity …
Take Janumet at the same time every day, to avoid forgetting the medication. Maintain good regular eating habits. Do not skip your meals. Be aware of signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia, such as, dizziness, lightheadedness, sweating, and hunger, to avoid any episodes of …
Fluid retention: Though not common, Janumet can sometimes result in fluid retention and patients can present with edema, weight gain, trouble breathing, shortness of breath, and fatigue. Acute pancreatitis: A rare, but serious side effect of using Janumet is acute pancreatitis with a …
Janumet for the significant part is excreted unchanged by the kidneys with very small portion being metabolized in the liver. Individuals with liver and renal dysfunction, cannot metabolize and excrete Janumet normally. In such patients with compromised liver and renal functions, Janumet can …
Take Janumet at the same time every day, to avoid forgetting the medication. Maintain good regular eating habits. Do not skip your meals. Maintain compliance with your dietary recommendations, as ordered. Maintain compliance with any exercise scheduled prescribed by your doctor. Try not …
Janumet is an oral antidiabetic drug, that is a combination of Metformin and Sitagliptin, used especially in patients with type-2 diabetes. Janumet controls the blood sugars by decreasing gluconeogenesis. Gluconeogenesis is a process that occurs in the human body in which glucose is …
Take this medication as ordered by your physician. Take the medication dose for the duration prescribed without fail. Take the medication dose at the same time, every day, to avoid forgetting the intake of medication. Taking the medication at regularly spaced intervals help …
General allergic reactions: Keppra use can result in general allergic reactions, such as, skin rashes, hives, and itching. Some patients can present with symptoms of severe allergic and anaphylactic response with keppra, such as, difficulty breathing, swelling of face, lips, throat, and tongue, …
Do not take Keppra, if you ever manifested any allergic response to intake of Keppra. Discuss your history of allergic response to this medication with your physician, without fail. Keppra carries the risk of causing mild increase in blood pressure. Individuals can present …
Take this medication as ordered by your physician. Take the medication dose for the duration prescribed without fail. Take the medication dose at the same time, every day, to avoid forgetting the intake of medication. Taking the medication at regularly spaced intervals help …
Keppra is an anticonvulsant medication used to prevent epileptic attacks and control propagation of seizure activity. Keppra is used to treat partial, myoclonic, and tonic-clonic seizures. Mechanism of action of keppra is unknown. Keppra can also be used for management of chronic neuropathic …
Take the Lantus insulin shot at the same time every day, to avoid forgetting the shot. This also helps to avoid lags in insulin coverage or stacking up the doses of insulin too close. Noncompliance with taking the Lantus shot can precipitate an …
Hypoglycemia: Hypoglycemia happens to be the most common side effect with Lantus. The risk for this complication multiplies with the patient being noncompliant with the time of Lantus administration, stacking up the doses of insulin too close, and highly irregular eating habits with …
Take the Lantus insulin shot at the same time every day, to avoid forgetting the shot. This also helps to avoid lags in insulin coverage or stacking up the doses of insulin too close. Noncompliance with taking the Lantus insulin shot can precipitate …
Lantus belongs to the long-acting group of insulins, which have the slowest onset of action and the longest duration of action than insulins belonging to any other groups. Lantus generally reaches the bloodstream in about 4 hours after the shot was administered and …
Take the medication dose at the same time, every day, to avoid forgetting the intake of medication. Keeping to the schedule also helps with maintaining a constant level of the antibiotic in the body, which is needed for infection control. Noncompliance with Macrobid …
Metabolic side-effects: Macrobid intake by diabetic individuals can result in poor blood sugar control and episodes of hyperglycemia. Diabetic individuals taking Macrobid for prolonged period of time must be aware of this side-effect with Macrobid and the signs and symptoms of hyperglycemia they …
Prolonged use of Macrobid can result in deficiency of enzyme systems needed to maintain the integrity of red blood cells. This can result in poor red blood cell integrity, predisposing the cells to lysis, contributing to development of hemolytic anemia. This breakdown of …
Take this medication as ordered by your physician. Do not change the dose and frequency on this medication without consulting your doctor. Take the medication dose for the duration prescribed without fail. The dose and length of treatment depends upon the medical condition, …
Macrobid is an antibiotic that is active against a number of bacteria infecting the urinary tract and causing urinary tract infections. As Macrobid reaches poor concentrations in body sites other than the urinary tract, it cannot be used for bacterial infections involving body …
Discuss with your doctor regarding any previous allergic responses you experienced with other NSAIDs, such as, ibuprofen and diclofenac sodium. Naprosyn carries the risk of causing dizziness and confusion. One should stay away from activities, such as, driving and operating heavy machinery, until …
Renal damage and hypertension: Renal prostaglandins help dilation of blood vessels in the kidneys and thereby, reduce the blood pressure. Naprosyn inhibits the production of prostaglandins in all the tissues, including the renal. Inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis in the kidneys, result in vasoconstriction …
Patients with history of dyspepsia and heartburn must be cautious about using Naprosyn. Discuss with your doctor regarding your history of the same. Naprosyn must be used cautiously in individuals with history of gastric ulcers, as intake of this medication can lead to …
Take Naprosyn pill with or without food along with a full 8 oz. glass of water. Taking the medication with food helps prevent any nauseating sensation and stomach upset. Evenly space out the doses of pain pill and take the dose at the …
Naprosyn is an NSAID. This medication acts by inhibiting both the cyclooxygenase enzymes, COX 1 and COX 2. Inhibition of cyclooxygenase enzymes result in reduced production of prostaglandins. Since prostaglandins result in swelling of the injured tissues and amplification of the sensitivity to …
Olanzapine use, especially on empty stomach, can result in common general constitutional symptoms such as, nausea and vomiting. Taking dose of olanzapine with a glass of water, after having some food or a snack can help avoid having unpleasant gastrointestinal symptoms with the …
Musculoskeletal side effects: Olanzapine intake carries the risk of lowering the threshold for seizures, thereby, resulting in seizure activity, especially in individuals with history of the same Olanzapine intake can also induce a life-threatening reaction called Neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Individuals taking olanzapine can …
Olanzapine can interact with a number of other medications and can precipitate serious reactions. If you are being newly started on olanzapine, discuss with your physician regarding all other medications you are currently taking and their safety with olanzapine. Also, if you have …
Take this medication as ordered by your physician. Do not change the dose and frequency on this medication without consulting your doctor. Take the medication dose for the duration prescribed without fail. Take the medication dose at the same time, every day, to …
Schizophrenia: Olanzapine can be used for controlling the hallucination, delusions, lack of concentration, and apathy, associated with schizophrenia. Psychosis: Olanzapine helps with controlling the racing thoughts associated with the psychotic states and thus, helps with controlling the unrealistic fears and illogical thought processes …
Neurotransmitters are chemicals that are manufactured in the brain and released by nerve endings, at the synapse, which is a junction between two nerves. The neurotransmitters released bind to their individual receptors and communicates the impulse to the nerves around. There are various …
Be aware of signs and symptoms of bradycardia and hypotension, to avoid any episodes of altered levels of consciousness and accidental falls. One should stay away from activities, such as, driving and operating heavy machinery, until they are used to the side effects …
Symptoms of hypotension can occur secondary to reduced heart rate. This can reduce blood supply to the vital organs, such as, brain and results in symptoms such as, dizziness, headache, and feeling lightheaded. Pacerone can cause rapid heart rate, fluttering in the chest, …
Avoid using Pacerone along with any other medications that can cause slowdown of heart rate, such as, Beta blockers and calcium channel blockers. Using them together can result in extreme slowdown of heart rate and can present an emergency. Pacerone is contraindicated in …
Take the medication at the same time every day, to avoid forgetting the medication. Maintain strict compliance with intake of the medication as ordered, with regards to dosage and frequency, to derive the benefit of the medication. Do not change the dose on …
Pacerone is an antiarrhythmic medication that is mainly a potassium channel blocker, but also has some sodium channel blocking, Beta blocking, and calcium channel blocking properties. Pacerone reduces the excitability of cardiac tissues and reduces the conduction velocity of the impulse, thus preventing …
This medication is usually prescribed for short duration. If prescribed for longer periods of time, follow closely on the expiration date of the medication. This helps with securing the refill in time and making arrangements for pick-up at the pharmacy. Also, you can …
Do not take quazepam, if you ever manifested any allergic responses to intake of quazepam or any other medications belonging to the same group as quazepam, such as, oxazepam, lorazepam, prazepam, and alprazolam. In the event of an allergic response with any of …
Short-term memory loss: Quazepam carries the risk of inducing temporary short-term memory loss and confusion, when you wake up the following morning, thus compromising safety and leading to falls and accidents. Individuals taking quazepam can develop anterograde amnesia, which is a compromised ability …
Take the medication dose at the same time every day, for the duration prescribed. This can help with maintaining the required therapeutic concentration of medication in the blood and maintain compliance with intake of medication. Quazepam is usually taken 30 – 45 minutes …
Neurotransmitters in the brain and spinal cord are chemical messengers that help the nerve cells to communicate with each other. These chemicals can both be excitatory and inhibitory. Excitatory neurotransmitters help in stimulating the brain and spinal cord nerve cells. These chemicals contribute …
Watch closely for development of any allergic reactions to ranitidine, such as, skin rashes, hives, and rashes. Some patients can present with symptoms of anaphylaxis, such as, difficulty breathing, swelling of face, lips, throat, and tongue, with consequent difficulty breathing. Seek emergency medical …
General allergic reactions: Ranitidine use can result in general allergic reactions, such as, skin rashes, hives, and itching. Some patients can present with symptoms of anaphylaxis, such as, difficulty breathing, swelling of face, lips, throat, and tongue, with consequent difficulty breathing. Seek emergency …
Do not use this medication if you have history of allergy or serious side-effects to ranitidine or use of any other medication belonging to the group of H2 blockers, such as, cimetidine and famotidine. Ranitidine is significantly metabolized in the liver. If liver …
Take this medication as ordered by your physician. This medication can induce some nausea and vomiting, when taken on empty stomach. Taking the medication with some food or snack can help avoid these unpleasant gastrointestinal symptoms. Ranitidine could be prescribed as an oral …
H2 receptors are found in parietal cells of stomach. Histamine binds to these receptors in parietal cells of stomach and stimulate secretion of gastric acid into the stomach. This acid secreted helps with activation of some enzymes in the stomach, which aids in …
Do not use a spacer with the Salmeterol inhalation diskus, as spacers cannot help powder form of the inhaler. Do not wet or wash the Salmeterol diskus and the mouthpiece. Always, maintain them dry. After loading the medication ready to inhale, one important …
Closely watch for any worsening of asthmatic symptoms, such as, increasing wheezing, increased frequency of exacerbation of shortness of breath, reducing endurance, and feeling tiresome. Any worsening of asthmatic symptoms must be reported immediately. Observe compliance with taking BP readings every day and …
Patients taking Salmeterol can sometimes present with worsening of asthmatic symptoms, with increasing wheezing, increased frequency of exacerbation of shortness of breath, reducing endurance, and feeling tiresome. Any worsening of asthmatic symptoms must be reported immediately. Stimulation of Beta-2 receptors in the vascular …
A Salmeterol diskus dispenses dry Salmeterol inhaler powder, in contrast to the aerosol inhaler. Make sure the diskus and mouthpiece are clean before use every time. Use a dry cloth to wipe the diskus clean before use. Do not wet or wash the …
Always, check the expiration date on the Salmeterol inhaler before using it. Shake the inhaler well for 5 seconds before every use. Take the cap off the mouthpiece. Make sure the mouthpiece is clean before having it in the mouth. Hold the Salmeterol …
For Salmeterol aerosol inhalers that do not have a built-in counter, a manual watch is mandatory, to keep track of the number of doses of medication used. Every canister will have the number of doses or puffs it carries, printed on the side …
Salmeterol aerosol inhalers might have a built-in counter to indicate the number of doses left in the canister. The counter automatically adjusts to the number of doses left in the canister, every time the inhaler is used. Keep a watch on these numbers …
When a new canister of Salmeterol aerosol inhaler is being used, the canister may not deliver the correct amount of medication with the initial actuation of the inhaler. So, priming of the Salmeterol canister should be done, to make it ready for use. …
Salmeterol is a long-acting agonist at Beta-2 receptors mainly located in the bronchial smooth muscle of respiratory tract and smooth muscle of blood vessels. Salmeterol starts acting in about 30 to 45 minutes and can be effective for 12 to 24 hours. Phosphorylation …
As Tamsulosin intake can lead to hypotensive episodes, individuals can increasingly present with episodes of dizziness, confusion, falls and accidents. The risk for hypotension could be even more, if you are also taking any other antihypertensive medications. Try spacing Tamsulosin out from other antihypertensive medications to avoid episodes of dizziness, …
Hypotension: Tamsulosin use can result in relaxing the blood vessels and contributes to lowering the blood pressure and episodes of hypotension. Individuals can increasingly present with episodes of dizziness, confusion, and prevent any falls and accidents. The risk for hypotension could be even more, if you are also taking any …
Tamsulosin is significantly metabolized in the liver. If liver function is deficient, metabolism of Tamsulosin could be slowed down. Slowing down of the drug metabolism can result in increased risk for toxicity and compromised therapeutic benefits with the medication. Tamsulosin is significantly eliminated in urine, by the kidneys. Individuals with …
Take this medication as ordered by your physician. Do not change the dose on this medication without consulting your doctor Take the medication dose with a glass of water at the same time, every day, to avoid forgetting the intake of medication. This medication can induce some nausea and vomiting, …
Prostate and the neck of the urinary bladder are richly supplied with smooth muscle, which controls the pattern of urine flow. Increased tone and contraction of this smooth muscle can result in obstruction to urine flow. Relaxation of this smooth muscle helps with smooth and uninterrupted flow of urine. Tamsulosin …
The tone of smooth muscle in the prostate gland and the neck of bladder controls the ease of urine flow. This smooth muscle has receptors called alpha-1 receptors, which are acted upon by adrenaline. Adrenaline activity on the alpha – 1 receptors can lead to increased tone of the smooth …
Ultram is a synthetic opioid pain reliever. Ultram binds with the opioid receptors in the brain, blocks the release of excitatory neurotransmitters, such as, substance P, which are involved with pain production, and inhibits pain transmission. …
Ultram pill with or without food along with a full 8 oz. glass of water. Taking the medication with food helps prevent any nauseating sensation. Drink 6 to 8 full glasses of water daily, while you …
Nausea, vomiting, and dry mouth: These are some of the most common side effects of Ultram. Taking Ultram with some food can minimize the effects of nausea and vomiting. Liberal intake of water with Ultram helps …
Ultram must be avoided or used cautiously in individuals allergic to opioid analgesics, such as, Hydrocodone and Oxycodone. Ultram slows down the bowel movements heavily and leads to constipation. Ultram must be avoided or used with …
Ultram must be avoided or used cautiously in individuals allergic to opioid analgesics, such as, Hydrocodone and Oxycodone. Ultram slows down the bowel movements heavily and leads to constipation. Increase intake of daily fiber can help …
Follow closely on the expiration date of the medication. If using a pillbox, check the expiration date on the medication container every time you fill the pillbox. If you are taking this medication for longer periods …
Abuse potential: Valium intake can be habit-forming and carries an abuse potential. The risk for addiction and abuse can be even higher, especially in individuals with history of substance abuse. Tolerance: Individuals develop tolerance to the …
Do not take valium, if you ever manifested any allergic responses to intake of valium or any other medications belonging to the same group as valium, such as, oxazepam, lorazepam, prazepam, and alprazolam. In the event …
Take the medication dose at the same time every day, for the duration prescribed. This can help with maintaining the required therapeutic concentration of medication in the blood and maintain compliance with intake of medication. Maintain …
Anxiety: By depressing the brain and spinal cord, valium promotes dizziness, reduces activity, and alertness. This can help to reduce excitability and relieve symptoms of anxiety in individuals with history. Bipolar disorder: Valium can be used …
Neurotransmitters in the brain and spinal cord are chemical messengers that help the nerve cells to communicate with each other. These chemicals can both be excitatory and inhibitory. Excitatory neurotransmitters help in stimulating the brain and …
Warfarin is an anticoagulant inhibiting some proteins that help clotting. Warfarin inhibits Vitamin K dependent factors, II, VII, IX, and X, along the coagulation pathway. Warfarin helps individuals with atrial fibrillation, by preventing formation of clot …
Maintain strict compliance with intake of Warfarin as ordered, with regards to dosage and frequency, to derive the benefit of the medication. Noncompliance with this recommendation can result in episodes of bleeding or clot formation. So, …
Nausea and vomiting: These are some of the most common side effects of Warfarin. Taking Warfarin with some food can minimize the effects of nausea and vomiting. Anaphylaxis: A rare, but serious anaphylactic response can occur …
Warfarin is mainly metabolized by the liver. Individuals with history of compromised liver function cannot metabolize Warfarin and this can lead to increased blood levels of Warfarin for longer duration, leading to toxicity and episodes of …
Patients taking Warfarin can present with nose bleeds at the slightest injury. Avoid excessive sneezing and nose picking, which can result in heavy nose bleeds. Also, avoid exposure to extreme cold climate, as the weather in …
Xanax use, especially on empty stomach, can result in common general constitutional symptoms such as, nausea and vomiting. Taking dose of Xanax with a glass of water, after having some food or a snack can help …
Respiratory depression: Xanax, especially when taken in high doses, can lead to depression of respiratory center in the brain and difficulty breathing. Severe cases might also lead to emergency situations, such as, respiratory arrest and can …
Do not take Xanax, if you ever manifested any allergic responses to intake of diazepam or any other medications belonging to the benzodiazepine group, such as, oxazepam, lorazepam, prazepam, and diazepam. In the event of an …
Take the medication dose at the same time, every day, for the duration prescribed, to avoid forgetting the intake of medication. Maintain strict compliance with intake of the medication as ordered, with regards to dosage and …
Bipolar disorder: Xanax can be used along with antipsychotics, such as, clozapine and olanzapine, for management of mild agitation and anxiety symptoms during the manic phase of bipolar disorder. Obsessive-compulsive disorders: Xanax can also help with …
Gama-Aminobutyric acid (GABA) is an inhibitory neurotransmitter, acting on the GABA receptors in the central nervous system (CNS), thus inhibiting the nerve impulses and depressing the brain and spinal cord. Xanax is a medication belonging to …
Follow closely on the expiration date of the medication. If using a pillbox, check the expiration date on the medication container every time you fill the pillbox. If you are taking this medication for longer periods of time, set enough reminders to help yourself pick the refill before you run …
Gastrointestinal side-effects: This medication can induce some nausea, vomiting, and stomach upset with self-limiting diarrhea, especially when taken on empty stomach. Taking the medication with a glass of water and some food or snack can help avoid these unpleasant gastrointestinal symptoms. Observe compliance with fluid, electrolyte, and nutrition intake, as …
Do not take zanaflex, if you ever manifested any allergic responses to intake of zanaflex or any other medications belonging to the group of skeletal muscle relaxants, such as, methocarbamol and baclofen. In the event of an allergic response with any of these medications, check with your physician regarding your …
Take the medication at the same time, every day, to avoid forgetting the medication. Taking the medication at regularly spaced intervals helps to maintain appropriate blood levels of zanaflex needed to derive the desired beneficial effects and also prevent toxicity with the medication. Maintain strict compliance with intake of the …
Brain and spinal cord injury: Individuals with brain and spinal cord damage from mechanical injuries, work injuries, automobile accidents, and stroke present with intense muscle tightness and spasticity. Muscle spasticity can lead to contractures, rigidity, stiffness, and limited range of motion contributing to severe limitation of performance on activities of …
Nerve impulses travel from the brain and spinal cord (central nervous system) along the nerves to the muscles. Upon conduction to the muscles, these impulses cause the muscle to contract. Neurotransmitters are chemical messengers that are synthesized in the body and help the nerve cells to communicate with each other …