Generic Name : Ezetimibe
TradeName : ZETICA.EZETIB, EZTA
Why it is prescribed (Indications) : It is mostly used as a combination therapy to statin and dietary measuresa in hypercholesterolaemia
When it is to be taken : Take the medication orally by mouth.
How it should be taken : It comes as 10 mgs tablet.
Special Instruction :
Tell your doctor if you have complaint of liver impairement.
Side Effects :
Diarrhoea,abdominal pain.headache and rashes are the side effects of this drug.
Other Precautions :
Cvontraindicated in the case of pregnancy and it should be used with caution in case of pregnancy.
Storage Conditions :
Store at room temperature in a tight container.
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EXEMESTANE
Generic Name : EXEMESTANE
TradeName : X'CEL film-coated tab XTANE tab
Why it is prescribed (Indications) : Advanced breast cancer in postmenopausal women who are no longer responsive to anti-estrogen therapy.
When it is not to be taken (Contraindications) : Hypersensitivity, premenopausal women, pregnancy and lactation.
When it is to be taken : 25 mg once daily by oral.
How it should be taken : This medication available in the form of tablet to take by mouth. It is usually taken once a day after a meal.
Special Instruction :
*This medication should only be used by women who have experienced menopause and cannot become pregnant. *Inform your doctor about your pregnancy and breast feeding. *It may lead to liver or kidney disease. *Monitor bone mineral density at regular intervals especially in patients at risk of osteoporosis.
Side Effects :
HEART
Chest pain; hypertension; accumulation of fluids.
CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM
Fatigue; depression; sleeplessness; anxiety; headache; dizziness.
SKIN
Rash; increased sweating; abnormal hair growth, hair loss, and acne.
HARMONE
Hot flushes, weight gain.
GI
Low potential for nausea and vomiting; abdominal pain; anorexia; constipation; diarrhea; and increased appetite.
BLOOD
Abnormally low level of lymphocytes
Muscle AND BONE
Musculoskeletal pain; joint pain.
RESPIRATORY
Difficulty in breathing; coughing.
MISCELLANEOUS
Flu-like symptoms
with fever; hoarseness.
Other Precautions :
Do not administer exemestane tablets to premenopausal women.
Storage Conditions :
Store at 25°C. Store it in airtight container and keep away from children.
TradeName : X'CEL film-coated tab XTANE tab
Why it is prescribed (Indications) : Advanced breast cancer in postmenopausal women who are no longer responsive to anti-estrogen therapy.
When it is not to be taken (Contraindications) : Hypersensitivity, premenopausal women, pregnancy and lactation.
When it is to be taken : 25 mg once daily by oral.
How it should be taken : This medication available in the form of tablet to take by mouth. It is usually taken once a day after a meal.
Special Instruction :
*This medication should only be used by women who have experienced menopause and cannot become pregnant. *Inform your doctor about your pregnancy and breast feeding. *It may lead to liver or kidney disease. *Monitor bone mineral density at regular intervals especially in patients at risk of osteoporosis.
Side Effects :
HEART
Chest pain; hypertension; accumulation of fluids.
CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM
Fatigue; depression; sleeplessness; anxiety; headache; dizziness.
SKIN
Rash; increased sweating; abnormal hair growth, hair loss, and acne.
HARMONE
Hot flushes, weight gain.
GI
Low potential for nausea and vomiting; abdominal pain; anorexia; constipation; diarrhea; and increased appetite.
BLOOD
Abnormally low level of lymphocytes
Muscle AND BONE
Musculoskeletal pain; joint pain.
RESPIRATORY
Difficulty in breathing; coughing.
MISCELLANEOUS
Flu-like symptoms
with fever; hoarseness.
Other Precautions :
Do not administer exemestane tablets to premenopausal women.
Storage Conditions :
Store at 25°C. Store it in airtight container and keep away from children.
EVENING PRIMROSE
Generic Name : EVENING PRIMROSE
TradeName : No brands.
Overview :
Why it is prescribed (Indications) : It decreases the risk of heart disease by lowering cholesterol and decreasing blood clots.
When it is to be taken : Take this medication with food.
Special Instruction :
Caution should be exercised during pregnancy and breast feeding
Side Effects :
GI
Indigestion; nausea; soft stools.
SKIN
Rashes, hives, itching.
HEART:
Difficulty in breathing; tightness in the chest.
MISCELLANEOUS:
Headache, allergic reaction with swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue.
Other Precautions :
Monitor cholesterol level regularly.
TradeName : No brands.
Overview :
Why it is prescribed (Indications) : It decreases the risk of heart disease by lowering cholesterol and decreasing blood clots.
When it is to be taken : Take this medication with food.
Special Instruction :
Caution should be exercised during pregnancy and breast feeding
Side Effects :
GI
Indigestion; nausea; soft stools.
SKIN
Rashes, hives, itching.
HEART:
Difficulty in breathing; tightness in the chest.
MISCELLANEOUS:
Headache, allergic reaction with swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue.
Other Precautions :
Monitor cholesterol level regularly.
Etoricoxib
Generic Name : Etoricoxib
TradeName : Ebor,Etrik,Kingcox,Torcoxia
Why it is prescribed (Indications) : It is a Non Steroidal Antiinflammatory Drug(NSAID)used in treatment of Osteoarthritis,Rheumatoid arthritis and gouty arthritis.
When it is to be taken : The dosage varies and is given once a day.
How it should be taken : It is taken orally in the form of tablets.
Special Instruction :
The dosage is to be reduced in mild to moderate hepatic impairment.
The drug has to be stopped if gastrointestinal lesions develop.
Other drugs such as Lithium,Phenytoin,Phenindione etc may cause unpleasant side effects and some may increase risk of bleeding.So treatment must be monitored.
To be used with caution in pregnancy,hypertension,elderly people and in history of allergy and cardiac failure.
Side Effects :
Gastrointestinal disorders,hypertension
,insomnia,vertigo,headache and renal toxicity.
Other Precautions :
Contraindicated in severe renal and hepatic disease,peptic ulcer,lactation and bowel disease.
Storage Conditions :
To be stored in a cool,airtight place.
TradeName : Ebor,Etrik,Kingcox,Torcoxia
Why it is prescribed (Indications) : It is a Non Steroidal Antiinflammatory Drug(NSAID)used in treatment of Osteoarthritis,Rheumatoid arthritis and gouty arthritis.
When it is to be taken : The dosage varies and is given once a day.
How it should be taken : It is taken orally in the form of tablets.
Special Instruction :
The dosage is to be reduced in mild to moderate hepatic impairment.
The drug has to be stopped if gastrointestinal lesions develop.
Other drugs such as Lithium,Phenytoin,Phenindione etc may cause unpleasant side effects and some may increase risk of bleeding.So treatment must be monitored.
To be used with caution in pregnancy,hypertension,elderly people and in history of allergy and cardiac failure.
Side Effects :
Gastrointestinal disorders,hypertension
,insomnia,vertigo,headache and renal toxicity.
Other Precautions :
Contraindicated in severe renal and hepatic disease,peptic ulcer,lactation and bowel disease.
Storage Conditions :
To be stored in a cool,airtight place.
Etoposide
Generic Name : Etoposide
TradeName : Beposid, Bioposide, Eposed, Etosid, Fytosid, Laslet, Oncoside, Tevaside
Why it is prescribed (Indications) : Etoposide slows or stops the growth of cancer cells in your body. In addition to etoposide, your doctor may have ordered other cancer-fighting drugs; this treatment is called combination therapy.
When it is to be taken : It is available in the form of a clear fluid. It is also available as pale pink capsules of 50mg and 100mg. The purpose of chemotherapy is to control your illness so that your own body can aid in your recovery. It is important to build up your body's defense sytem, and a balanced diet is needed to build a healthy body.
How it should be taken : Etoposide is taken orally or intravenously. Dosage has to be determined by a doctor for each person individually.
Special Instruction :
1. Some other medicines can be harmful when you are having chemotherapy. Always tell your doctor about any other medicine you are taking.
2. While etoposide is being given, it can cause pain at the place where the injection is made, or along the vein. If you feel pain, tell the doctor or nurse.
3. It is important to take your capsules at the right times. You must take them as directed by your doctor.
Side Effects :
1. Leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, inflammation of the mouth, loss of coordination of muscle movement, burning or prickling sensation on the skin, rapid heart beat, shortness of breath or wheezing, pain at site of injection, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, diarrhea, fatigue, and hair loss.
2. Mouth sores, ulcers, skin changes, sleeplessness,head ache and confusion are less common.
Other Precautions :
1. If your doctor decides to stop the treatment, return any remaining capsules to the pharmacist. Do not flush them down the toilet or throw them away.
2. If you are sick just after taking the capsules let your doctor know as you may need to take another one. Do not take another capsule without first informing your doctor.
3. If you forget to take a capsule do not take a double dose. Let your doctor know and keep to your regular dose schedule.
Storage Conditions :
Keep the capsules in a safe place where children cannot reach them, as etoposide could harm them
TradeName : Beposid, Bioposide, Eposed, Etosid, Fytosid, Laslet, Oncoside, Tevaside
Why it is prescribed (Indications) : Etoposide slows or stops the growth of cancer cells in your body. In addition to etoposide, your doctor may have ordered other cancer-fighting drugs; this treatment is called combination therapy.
When it is to be taken : It is available in the form of a clear fluid. It is also available as pale pink capsules of 50mg and 100mg. The purpose of chemotherapy is to control your illness so that your own body can aid in your recovery. It is important to build up your body's defense sytem, and a balanced diet is needed to build a healthy body.
How it should be taken : Etoposide is taken orally or intravenously. Dosage has to be determined by a doctor for each person individually.
Special Instruction :
1. Some other medicines can be harmful when you are having chemotherapy. Always tell your doctor about any other medicine you are taking.
2. While etoposide is being given, it can cause pain at the place where the injection is made, or along the vein. If you feel pain, tell the doctor or nurse.
3. It is important to take your capsules at the right times. You must take them as directed by your doctor.
Side Effects :
1. Leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, inflammation of the mouth, loss of coordination of muscle movement, burning or prickling sensation on the skin, rapid heart beat, shortness of breath or wheezing, pain at site of injection, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, diarrhea, fatigue, and hair loss.
2. Mouth sores, ulcers, skin changes, sleeplessness,head ache and confusion are less common.
Other Precautions :
1. If your doctor decides to stop the treatment, return any remaining capsules to the pharmacist. Do not flush them down the toilet or throw them away.
2. If you are sick just after taking the capsules let your doctor know as you may need to take another one. Do not take another capsule without first informing your doctor.
3. If you forget to take a capsule do not take a double dose. Let your doctor know and keep to your regular dose schedule.
Storage Conditions :
Keep the capsules in a safe place where children cannot reach them, as etoposide could harm them
ETODOLAC
Generic Name : ETODOLAC
TradeName : ETOLEX-P tab ETOLOR tab ETOLOR-P tab ETOVA tab
Why it is prescribed (Indications) : This medication is prescribed for inflammation of joints (rheumatoid arthritis), degenerative joint disease (osteoarthritis), or mild to moderate pain. It is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) with analgesic and antipyretic (fever-reducing) effects. It prevents the production of certain chemicals that cause pain and inflammation in the body.
When it is not to be taken (Contraindications) : Peptic ulcer, hypersensitivity to etodolac/NSAIDs, perioperative pain in patients who have undergone coronary artery bypass graft.
When it is to be taken : Osteoarthritis; Rheumatoid arthritis 600-1,000 mg/day. Acute pain 200-400 mg 6-8 hrly. Max: 1 g/day.
How it should be taken : This medication is available in the form of tablet, and capsules to take by mouth with food. Take tablets and capsules two or three times per day, extended-release tablet once in a day
Special Instruction :
*Etodolac is an NSAID. Before you start any new medicine, check the label to see if it has an NSAID in it too. *Caution need for patients with history of heart diseases, dehydration, impaired kidney, liver function, asthma, nasal polyps, gastro Intestinal disease, elderly, patients receiving anticoagulant, pregnancy, breast feeding, and in children.*Serious stomach ulcers or bleeding can occur. Avoid in high doses or for a long time, smoking, or drinking alcohol they may increase the risk of these side effects.
Side Effects :
GI
Constipation, diarrhea, nausea; stomach upset, severe vomiting, ulcers and bleeding, heart burn.
CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM
Dizziness, seizures, severe headache, unusual tiredness or weakness.
SKIN
Rash, itching, hives, blistered, peeling skin, unusual bruising or bleeding.
EYE AND ENT Stuffy nose, blurred vision, vision or speech changes, ringing in the ears.
RESPIRATORY
Difficulty in breathing, shortness of breath.
HYPERSENSITIVITY
Swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue, hands, leg,
HEART
Tightness in the chest
MISCELLANEOUS
Sudden or unexplained weight gain, unusual joint or muscle pain.
Other Precautions :
Taking this medication with food will not reduce the risk of these effects.
Storage Conditions :
Store at 68° to 77°F. Store it in airtight container
TradeName : ETOLEX-P tab ETOLOR tab ETOLOR-P tab ETOVA tab
Why it is prescribed (Indications) : This medication is prescribed for inflammation of joints (rheumatoid arthritis), degenerative joint disease (osteoarthritis), or mild to moderate pain. It is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) with analgesic and antipyretic (fever-reducing) effects. It prevents the production of certain chemicals that cause pain and inflammation in the body.
When it is not to be taken (Contraindications) : Peptic ulcer, hypersensitivity to etodolac/NSAIDs, perioperative pain in patients who have undergone coronary artery bypass graft.
When it is to be taken : Osteoarthritis; Rheumatoid arthritis 600-1,000 mg/day. Acute pain 200-400 mg 6-8 hrly. Max: 1 g/day.
How it should be taken : This medication is available in the form of tablet, and capsules to take by mouth with food. Take tablets and capsules two or three times per day, extended-release tablet once in a day
Special Instruction :
*Etodolac is an NSAID. Before you start any new medicine, check the label to see if it has an NSAID in it too. *Caution need for patients with history of heart diseases, dehydration, impaired kidney, liver function, asthma, nasal polyps, gastro Intestinal disease, elderly, patients receiving anticoagulant, pregnancy, breast feeding, and in children.*Serious stomach ulcers or bleeding can occur. Avoid in high doses or for a long time, smoking, or drinking alcohol they may increase the risk of these side effects.
Side Effects :
GI
Constipation, diarrhea, nausea; stomach upset, severe vomiting, ulcers and bleeding, heart burn.
CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM
Dizziness, seizures, severe headache, unusual tiredness or weakness.
SKIN
Rash, itching, hives, blistered, peeling skin, unusual bruising or bleeding.
EYE AND ENT Stuffy nose, blurred vision, vision or speech changes, ringing in the ears.
RESPIRATORY
Difficulty in breathing, shortness of breath.
HYPERSENSITIVITY
Swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue, hands, leg,
HEART
Tightness in the chest
MISCELLANEOUS
Sudden or unexplained weight gain, unusual joint or muscle pain.
Other Precautions :
Taking this medication with food will not reduce the risk of these effects.
Storage Conditions :
Store at 68° to 77°F. Store it in airtight container
Ethosuximide
Generic Name : Ethosuximide
TradeName : Zarontin
Why it is prescribed (Indications) : Ethosuximide acts on the brain and nervous system to contol convulsions and seizures.
When it is to be taken : Ethosuximide is taken one, two, or three times a day. Follow the instructions on your prescription label carefully.
How it should be taken : Ethosuximide comes in the form of capsules and syrup i.e., oral liquid. Your prescription label tells you how much to take at each dose. You may obtain a specially marked measuring spoon to be sure of an accurate dose of the syrup.
Special Instruction :
1. Ethosuximide can cause dizziness, incoordination, and drowsiness. Do not drive a car, operate dangerous machinery, or do anything that requires alertness until you know how this drug affects you.
2. Keep all appointment with your doctor and the laboratory so that your doctor can monitor your response to this drug.
3. Your dose may need to be adjusted frequently, especially when you first take ethosuximide.
4. You probably will have blood and urine tests periodically to check how this medication is affecting you.
5. Do not stop taking this medication until your doctor specifically tells you to do so. Stopping the drug abruptly can cause seizures. Your doctor probably will want to decrease your dose gradually.
6. Take ethosuximide exactly as your doctor has directed. Do not take more or less of it take it more or less often than as instructed.
7. If convulsions or seizures continue, contact your doctor.
8. Be sure that you have enough medication on hand at all times.
9. If you give this drug to a child, observe and keep a record of the child’s behaviour, moods, and seizures. Ask the child’s teacher to keep a similar record. This information can help the child’s doctor determine whether to continue the drug or to change the dose or drug.
10. If you forget to take a dose, take the missed dose a soon as you remember it and take any remaining doses for that day at evenly spaced intervals. However, if you remember a missed dose at the time you are scheduled to take the next dose, omit the missed dose completely. Do not take a double dose.
Side Effects :
1. Drowsiness, headache, tiredness, dizziness, incoordination, irritability, increased activity, hiccups, vision problems, increased hair growth, swollen gums or tongue. Contact your doctor if these effects persist or become severe.
2. Nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, diarrhoea, cramps, abdominal pain, weight loss. Take ethosuximide with food or a lot of water. If these effects perist, contact your doctor.
3. Red, itchy skin rash; sore throat; fever; bloody nose; unusal bleeding; tiny purple-colored skin spots; easy bruising; yellowing of skin and eyes and dark urine. Contact your doctor immediately.
Other Precautions :
1. Before you take ethosuximide, tell your doctor if you are pregnant or think that you may be pregnant or breast-feeding, if you have kidney or liver disease, or if you ever had a bad reaction to methosuximide.
2. Ethosuximide can affect the action of other dugs and many drugs can affect the action of ethosuximide.
3. Before you take this drug, tell your doctor what prescription and nonprescription drugs you are taking, especially other seizure medication, anticoagulants, medication for depression, and doxycycline.
4. Use caution when drinking alcoholic beverages or taking over-the-counter sleeping pills or medication for colds or allergies; these substances can add to the drowsiness caused by ethosuximide.
Storage Conditions :
Keep this medication in the container it came in ,tightly closed, and out of the reach of children. Store it at room temperature.
TradeName : Zarontin
Why it is prescribed (Indications) : Ethosuximide acts on the brain and nervous system to contol convulsions and seizures.
When it is to be taken : Ethosuximide is taken one, two, or three times a day. Follow the instructions on your prescription label carefully.
How it should be taken : Ethosuximide comes in the form of capsules and syrup i.e., oral liquid. Your prescription label tells you how much to take at each dose. You may obtain a specially marked measuring spoon to be sure of an accurate dose of the syrup.
Special Instruction :
1. Ethosuximide can cause dizziness, incoordination, and drowsiness. Do not drive a car, operate dangerous machinery, or do anything that requires alertness until you know how this drug affects you.
2. Keep all appointment with your doctor and the laboratory so that your doctor can monitor your response to this drug.
3. Your dose may need to be adjusted frequently, especially when you first take ethosuximide.
4. You probably will have blood and urine tests periodically to check how this medication is affecting you.
5. Do not stop taking this medication until your doctor specifically tells you to do so. Stopping the drug abruptly can cause seizures. Your doctor probably will want to decrease your dose gradually.
6. Take ethosuximide exactly as your doctor has directed. Do not take more or less of it take it more or less often than as instructed.
7. If convulsions or seizures continue, contact your doctor.
8. Be sure that you have enough medication on hand at all times.
9. If you give this drug to a child, observe and keep a record of the child’s behaviour, moods, and seizures. Ask the child’s teacher to keep a similar record. This information can help the child’s doctor determine whether to continue the drug or to change the dose or drug.
10. If you forget to take a dose, take the missed dose a soon as you remember it and take any remaining doses for that day at evenly spaced intervals. However, if you remember a missed dose at the time you are scheduled to take the next dose, omit the missed dose completely. Do not take a double dose.
Side Effects :
1. Drowsiness, headache, tiredness, dizziness, incoordination, irritability, increased activity, hiccups, vision problems, increased hair growth, swollen gums or tongue. Contact your doctor if these effects persist or become severe.
2. Nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, diarrhoea, cramps, abdominal pain, weight loss. Take ethosuximide with food or a lot of water. If these effects perist, contact your doctor.
3. Red, itchy skin rash; sore throat; fever; bloody nose; unusal bleeding; tiny purple-colored skin spots; easy bruising; yellowing of skin and eyes and dark urine. Contact your doctor immediately.
Other Precautions :
1. Before you take ethosuximide, tell your doctor if you are pregnant or think that you may be pregnant or breast-feeding, if you have kidney or liver disease, or if you ever had a bad reaction to methosuximide.
2. Ethosuximide can affect the action of other dugs and many drugs can affect the action of ethosuximide.
3. Before you take this drug, tell your doctor what prescription and nonprescription drugs you are taking, especially other seizure medication, anticoagulants, medication for depression, and doxycycline.
4. Use caution when drinking alcoholic beverages or taking over-the-counter sleeping pills or medication for colds or allergies; these substances can add to the drowsiness caused by ethosuximide.
Storage Conditions :
Keep this medication in the container it came in ,tightly closed, and out of the reach of children. Store it at room temperature.
Ethambutol
Generic Name : Ethambutol
TradeName : Albutol, Cavibutol, Combutol, Concox, Ebutol, Ecox, Koxi, Myambutol, Mycombutol, Mycostat, Mycoxol, Themibutol, Tibitol, Tolbin-1000, Tolbin-800
Why it is prescribed (Indications) : Ethambutol eliminates certain bacteria that cause tuberculosis. It is used with other drugs to treat tuberculosis and to prevent you from giving the infection to others.
When it is to be taken : Ethambutol usually is taken once a day in the morning. You will probably be taking this medication for six months to two years. Take it at the same time each day, such as when you eat breakfast, to make it easier to remember.
How it should be taken : Ethambutol comes in the form of tablets. Your prescription label tells you how much to take a teach dose.
Special Instruction :
1. Take all of the medication prescribed, even when you feel better. If you stop taking the medication abruptly, the infection can return.
2. Your doctor will want to examine your eyes every three to six months while you are taking this medication.
3. Blood, kidney, and liver tests may be done also. Keep all appointments with your doctor and the laboratory.
4. If you forget to take a dose, take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if you remember a missed dose near the time you are to take the next one, take only the regularly scheduled dose. Do not take a double dose.
Side Effects :
1. Blurred vision, inability to see the colours red and green, sudden changes in vision, rash, itching. Stop taking ethambutol and contact your doctor immediately.
2. Loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting. These problems should go away as your body adjusts to the medication. If they get worse, contact your doctor.
Other Precautions :
1. Even though ethambutol has been used safely in pregnant women, tell your doctor if you are pregnant.
2. Tell your doctor if you have kidney problems or eye defects, such as cataracts, before taking ethambutol.
3. Do not allow anyone else to take this medication.
Storage Conditions :
1. Keep this medication in the container it came in and out of the reach of children.
2. Do not store the container in direct sunlight or in very hot or moist areas such as the bathroom.
TradeName : Albutol, Cavibutol, Combutol, Concox, Ebutol, Ecox, Koxi, Myambutol, Mycombutol, Mycostat, Mycoxol, Themibutol, Tibitol, Tolbin-1000, Tolbin-800
Why it is prescribed (Indications) : Ethambutol eliminates certain bacteria that cause tuberculosis. It is used with other drugs to treat tuberculosis and to prevent you from giving the infection to others.
When it is to be taken : Ethambutol usually is taken once a day in the morning. You will probably be taking this medication for six months to two years. Take it at the same time each day, such as when you eat breakfast, to make it easier to remember.
How it should be taken : Ethambutol comes in the form of tablets. Your prescription label tells you how much to take a teach dose.
Special Instruction :
1. Take all of the medication prescribed, even when you feel better. If you stop taking the medication abruptly, the infection can return.
2. Your doctor will want to examine your eyes every three to six months while you are taking this medication.
3. Blood, kidney, and liver tests may be done also. Keep all appointments with your doctor and the laboratory.
4. If you forget to take a dose, take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if you remember a missed dose near the time you are to take the next one, take only the regularly scheduled dose. Do not take a double dose.
Side Effects :
1. Blurred vision, inability to see the colours red and green, sudden changes in vision, rash, itching. Stop taking ethambutol and contact your doctor immediately.
2. Loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting. These problems should go away as your body adjusts to the medication. If they get worse, contact your doctor.
Other Precautions :
1. Even though ethambutol has been used safely in pregnant women, tell your doctor if you are pregnant.
2. Tell your doctor if you have kidney problems or eye defects, such as cataracts, before taking ethambutol.
3. Do not allow anyone else to take this medication.
Storage Conditions :
1. Keep this medication in the container it came in and out of the reach of children.
2. Do not store the container in direct sunlight or in very hot or moist areas such as the bathroom.
Ethacrynic Acid
Generic Name : Ethacrynic Acid
TradeName : Edecrin
Why it is prescribed (Indications) : Ethacrynic acid, a water pill, causes the kidneys to eliminate unneeded water and salt from the body into the urine. It is used to treat high blood pressure and the swelling and water retention caused by various medical problems, including heart disease.
When it is to be taken :
1. Ethacrynic acid is usually taken once or twice a day.
2. Follow the instructions on your prescription label carefully.
3. If you are to take it once a day, take it in the morning.
4. If you are to take it twice a day, take it in the morning and in the late afternoon to avoid going to the bathroom during the night.
5. Ethacrynic acid begins to work about 30 minutes after it is taken and goes on working for six to 12 hours.
How it should be taken : How it should be taken: This medication comes in the form of tablets. Your prescription label tells you how much to take at each dose. Take ethacrynic acid with meals or immediately after eating.
Special Instruction :
1. Keep all appointments with your doctor. Your blood pressure should be checked regularly. Blood tests also may be done, especially if your treatment lasts longer than one month.
2. Follow your doctor's dietary recommendations. You may be instructed to take a potassium supplement or to increase the amount of potassium-rich foods in your diet.
3. If you forget to take a dose, do not take a missed dose when you remember it. Omit it and take only your regular dose at the next scheduled time.
Side Effects :
1. Nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, stomach pain. Take the medication with meals or immediately after eating. If the problem continues, contact your doctor.
2. Extreme thirst, muscle cramps or weakness. Be sure that you are taking your potassium supplement correctly, if prescribed. Contact your doctor if these symptoms persist.
3. Decreased hearing, toss of balance, ringing or fullness in the ears, severe diarrhoea. Contact your doctor.
4. Chills, headache, confusion. These symptoms may decrease with time; if they get worse, contact your doctor.
Other Precautions :
1. If you have diabetes, gout, or liver problems, tell your doctor before taking ethacrynic acid.
2. Before you take ethacrynic acid, tell your doctor about any drugs you are taking, especially blood thinners, diabetes medications, heart medications, and lithium.
3. Pregnant women and breast-feeding women should not take ethacrynic acid. Do not allow anyone else to take this medication.
Storage Conditions :
Keep this medication in the container it came in and out of the reach of children.
TradeName : Edecrin
Why it is prescribed (Indications) : Ethacrynic acid, a water pill, causes the kidneys to eliminate unneeded water and salt from the body into the urine. It is used to treat high blood pressure and the swelling and water retention caused by various medical problems, including heart disease.
When it is to be taken :
1. Ethacrynic acid is usually taken once or twice a day.
2. Follow the instructions on your prescription label carefully.
3. If you are to take it once a day, take it in the morning.
4. If you are to take it twice a day, take it in the morning and in the late afternoon to avoid going to the bathroom during the night.
5. Ethacrynic acid begins to work about 30 minutes after it is taken and goes on working for six to 12 hours.
How it should be taken : How it should be taken: This medication comes in the form of tablets. Your prescription label tells you how much to take at each dose. Take ethacrynic acid with meals or immediately after eating.
Special Instruction :
1. Keep all appointments with your doctor. Your blood pressure should be checked regularly. Blood tests also may be done, especially if your treatment lasts longer than one month.
2. Follow your doctor's dietary recommendations. You may be instructed to take a potassium supplement or to increase the amount of potassium-rich foods in your diet.
3. If you forget to take a dose, do not take a missed dose when you remember it. Omit it and take only your regular dose at the next scheduled time.
Side Effects :
1. Nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, stomach pain. Take the medication with meals or immediately after eating. If the problem continues, contact your doctor.
2. Extreme thirst, muscle cramps or weakness. Be sure that you are taking your potassium supplement correctly, if prescribed. Contact your doctor if these symptoms persist.
3. Decreased hearing, toss of balance, ringing or fullness in the ears, severe diarrhoea. Contact your doctor.
4. Chills, headache, confusion. These symptoms may decrease with time; if they get worse, contact your doctor.
Other Precautions :
1. If you have diabetes, gout, or liver problems, tell your doctor before taking ethacrynic acid.
2. Before you take ethacrynic acid, tell your doctor about any drugs you are taking, especially blood thinners, diabetes medications, heart medications, and lithium.
3. Pregnant women and breast-feeding women should not take ethacrynic acid. Do not allow anyone else to take this medication.
Storage Conditions :
Keep this medication in the container it came in and out of the reach of children.
Eszopiclone
Generic Name : Eszopiclone
Why it is prescribed (Indications) : Eszopiclone is used on a short-term basis to treat insomnia-to help you fall asleep and stay asleep through the night. Eszopiclone is in a class of medications called hypnotics. It works by slowing activity in the brain.
When it is to be taken : Eszopiclone is taken at bedtime when needed. Plan to go to bed right after you take Eszopiclone, and to stay in bed for at least 8 hours. If you do not go to bed right after you take Eszopiclone or if you get up too soon after taking Eszopiclone, you may experience dizziness, lightheadedness, hallucinations and problems with coordination and memory.
How it should be taken : Eszopiclone comes as a tablet to be taken by mouth. It is usually taken once a day at bedtime. Swallow the tablets whole; do not split, chew, or crush them. Do not take Eszopiclone with or after a heavy, high-fat meal. Eszopiclone may not work well if it is taken with high fat foods. Follow the instructions on your prescription label carefully. Do not take Eszopiclone for more than 1-2 weeks without consulting your doctor.
Special Instruction :
Eszopiclone may make you dizzy. Therefore stay in bed after taking the drug. The dizziness may persist until the next day, and your coordination and alertness may be decreased. Do not drive a car or operate dangerous machinery until you know how this drug affects you.
2. Since Eszopiclone can be habit-forming, do not take more of it or take it for a longer period than prescribed.
3. To prevent an accidental overdose, do not keep more than one dose at your bedside. If you accidentally take too much Eszopiclone, contact your doctor immediately or go to the nearest hospital emergency department.
4. If you have been taking Eszopiclone for a long time, you may have withdrawal symptoms when you stop. You may have more difficulty falling asleep and staying asleep than you did before you took the medication. These sleep problems are normal and usually get better without treatment after one or two nights.
Side Effects :
1. Eszopiclone may cause side effects like drowsiness, headache, dizziness, cold like symptoms, painful menstruation (periods), breast enlargement in males, decreased sexual desire, daytime drowsiness and loss of coordination. It can also cause gastrointestinal symptoms like vomiting and heartburn. Consult your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away.
2. Eszopiclone may cause other side effects like rash, itching, chest pain, swelling of the hands and feet, painful or frequent urination, bloody or cloudy urine, and back pain. If you experience any of these symptoms, call your doctor immediately.
Other Precautions :
1. Tell your doctor if you have ever had any medical conditions like depression, mental illness, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD, a group of diseases that affect the lungs and airways), or any other conditions that affects your breathing, or liver disease
2. Do not take other sleeping pills while taking Eszopiclone. Do not drink alcoholic beverages. Alcohol adds to the drowsiness and dizziness caused by this drug.
3. Before you take this drug, tell your doctor what prescription and nonprescription drugs you are taking. Be sure to inform your doctor if you are taking amiodarone,; antidepressants; antifungals such as fluconazole, itraconazole and ketoconazole (Nizoral); antihistamines; carbamazepine (Tegretol); cimetidine clarithromycin ; cyclosporine; danazol; delavirdine; dexamethasone (Decadron); diltiazem; ethosuximide; erythromycin; fluoxetine; fluvoxamine; HIV protease inhibitors such as indinavir, nelfinavir, and ritonavir; isoniazid; medications for anxiety, mental illness, or seizures; metronidazole (Flagyl); nefazodone; olanzapine; oral contraceptives (birth control pills); phenobarbital; phenytoin; rifabutin; rifampin; sedatives; sleeping pills; tranquilizers; troglitazone; troleandomycin; verapamil ; and zafirlukast. Your doctor may need to change the doses of your medications or monitor you carefully for side effects.
4. Women who are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, think they may be pregnant, or are breast-feeding should tell their doctors. If you become pregnant, while taking the medication contact your doctor immediately.
5. You should know that your mental health may change in unexpected ways while you are taking this medication. Tell your doctor right away if you experience any of the following symptoms: aggressiveness, strange or unusually outgoing behavior, hallucinations, feeling as if you are outside of your body, memory problems and depression.
6. Do not allow anyone else to take this medication.
Storage Conditions :
1. Keep this medication in the container it came in and out of the reach of children.
2. Store it at room temperature.
Why it is prescribed (Indications) : Eszopiclone is used on a short-term basis to treat insomnia-to help you fall asleep and stay asleep through the night. Eszopiclone is in a class of medications called hypnotics. It works by slowing activity in the brain.
When it is to be taken : Eszopiclone is taken at bedtime when needed. Plan to go to bed right after you take Eszopiclone, and to stay in bed for at least 8 hours. If you do not go to bed right after you take Eszopiclone or if you get up too soon after taking Eszopiclone, you may experience dizziness, lightheadedness, hallucinations and problems with coordination and memory.
How it should be taken : Eszopiclone comes as a tablet to be taken by mouth. It is usually taken once a day at bedtime. Swallow the tablets whole; do not split, chew, or crush them. Do not take Eszopiclone with or after a heavy, high-fat meal. Eszopiclone may not work well if it is taken with high fat foods. Follow the instructions on your prescription label carefully. Do not take Eszopiclone for more than 1-2 weeks without consulting your doctor.
Special Instruction :
Eszopiclone may make you dizzy. Therefore stay in bed after taking the drug. The dizziness may persist until the next day, and your coordination and alertness may be decreased. Do not drive a car or operate dangerous machinery until you know how this drug affects you.
2. Since Eszopiclone can be habit-forming, do not take more of it or take it for a longer period than prescribed.
3. To prevent an accidental overdose, do not keep more than one dose at your bedside. If you accidentally take too much Eszopiclone, contact your doctor immediately or go to the nearest hospital emergency department.
4. If you have been taking Eszopiclone for a long time, you may have withdrawal symptoms when you stop. You may have more difficulty falling asleep and staying asleep than you did before you took the medication. These sleep problems are normal and usually get better without treatment after one or two nights.
Side Effects :
1. Eszopiclone may cause side effects like drowsiness, headache, dizziness, cold like symptoms, painful menstruation (periods), breast enlargement in males, decreased sexual desire, daytime drowsiness and loss of coordination. It can also cause gastrointestinal symptoms like vomiting and heartburn. Consult your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away.
2. Eszopiclone may cause other side effects like rash, itching, chest pain, swelling of the hands and feet, painful or frequent urination, bloody or cloudy urine, and back pain. If you experience any of these symptoms, call your doctor immediately.
Other Precautions :
1. Tell your doctor if you have ever had any medical conditions like depression, mental illness, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD, a group of diseases that affect the lungs and airways), or any other conditions that affects your breathing, or liver disease
2. Do not take other sleeping pills while taking Eszopiclone. Do not drink alcoholic beverages. Alcohol adds to the drowsiness and dizziness caused by this drug.
3. Before you take this drug, tell your doctor what prescription and nonprescription drugs you are taking. Be sure to inform your doctor if you are taking amiodarone,; antidepressants; antifungals such as fluconazole, itraconazole and ketoconazole (Nizoral); antihistamines; carbamazepine (Tegretol); cimetidine clarithromycin ; cyclosporine; danazol; delavirdine; dexamethasone (Decadron); diltiazem; ethosuximide; erythromycin; fluoxetine; fluvoxamine; HIV protease inhibitors such as indinavir, nelfinavir, and ritonavir; isoniazid; medications for anxiety, mental illness, or seizures; metronidazole (Flagyl); nefazodone; olanzapine; oral contraceptives (birth control pills); phenobarbital; phenytoin; rifabutin; rifampin; sedatives; sleeping pills; tranquilizers; troglitazone; troleandomycin; verapamil ; and zafirlukast. Your doctor may need to change the doses of your medications or monitor you carefully for side effects.
4. Women who are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, think they may be pregnant, or are breast-feeding should tell their doctors. If you become pregnant, while taking the medication contact your doctor immediately.
5. You should know that your mental health may change in unexpected ways while you are taking this medication. Tell your doctor right away if you experience any of the following symptoms: aggressiveness, strange or unusually outgoing behavior, hallucinations, feeling as if you are outside of your body, memory problems and depression.
6. Do not allow anyone else to take this medication.
Storage Conditions :
1. Keep this medication in the container it came in and out of the reach of children.
2. Store it at room temperature.
Estrogen and Progestin - Oral Contraceptives
Generic Name : Estrogen and Progestin - Oral Contraceptives
TradeName : Norethindrone, Norethynodrel, Ethynodiol diacetate, Loestrin, Micronor
Why it is prescribed (Indications) : Estrogen and progestin are two female sex hormones. Various combinations of these hormones are referred to as oral contraceptives or birth-control pills. They prevent the release of eggs from your ovaries and thus prevent pregnancy. Birth-control pills are more effective than any other method of contraception.
When it is to be taken :
1. Birth-control pills come in the form of packets of 21 or 28 tablets. They are taken orally once a day.
2. Get in the habit of taking your tablet at the same time every day (e.g., after dinner or at bedtime). This routine may help you remember to take your tablet regularly and prevent pregnancy.
3. Follow the instructions that come with the tablets concerning when to take your first tablet (on the first or fifth day of your menstrual periods or on the first Sunday after or on which bleeding begins).
4. If you have tablets of more than once color, be sure to take them in the proper sequence. Different colored tablets contain different ingredient and are not interchangeable.
5. In the 28-tablet packet, the last seven tablets are a different color. These tablets are not birth-controls pills; they contain either iron (ferrous fumarate) or an inactive ingredient.
6. If you have a 21-tablet packet, take one tablet daily for 21 days and then none for seven days. Then start a new packet.
7. If you have a 28-tablet packet, take one tablet daily for 28 days. Start your next packet on the next day. You should take one tablet daily continuously, starting a new packet the day after taking your 28th tablet.
Special Instruction :
1. During the first two weeks (of your first packet) that you take birth-control pills, use another method of birth control.
2. If you miss one tablet, take it as soon as you remember and take the next one at the regular time, even tough you may be taking two tablets in one day.
3. If your miss two tablets, take two tablets daily for the net two days. Whenever one or two doses are missed, use another method of birth control for the remainder of the packet.
4. If you miss three tablets, do not take them when you remember. Throw away any tablets remaining in the packet and start a new packet of tablets on the seventh or eighth day after you took your last tablet, even if you are still bleeding or have not had your period. Use another method of birth control until you have taken one tablets each day for 14 consecutive days from the new packet.
Side Effects :
1. Spotting or bleeding between menstrual periods, painful periods, changes in menstrual flow. If bleeding lasts for more than one week or if these problems continue after your fourth packet, consult your doctor. Your medication may need to be changed.
2. Breast tenderness, enlargement, and secretion; changes in appetite; weight gain or loss; nausea; bloating; acne; brown-colored skin spots; headache; irritability; fatigue; anxiety; dizziness; nervousness. Contact your doctor if these effects are severe or continue after your fourth packet, consult your doctor. Your medication may need to be changed.
3. Take the medication with or after your evening meal or at bedtime if you experience nausea.
Other Precautions :
1. Before you take this medication, tell your doctor your entire medical history, including family medical history, especially if you have asthma; high blood pressure; kidney, liver, or heart disease; or a history of jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes) or high blood pressure during pregnancy, excessive weight gain or fluid retention during your menstrual cycle, strokes, blood clots, heart attacks, seizures, migraine headaches, breast cancer, high blood level of cholesterol or lipids, or mental depression.
2. Before you start to take birth-control pills, tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding or if you think that you may be pregnant.
3. Birth-control pills can harm a developing baby.
4. If you miss one menstrual period and have taken your tablets as directed, continue taking them. However, if you miss one period and have not taken your tablets as directed or if you miss two menstrual periods and have taken the tablets as directed, notify your doctor and use another method of birth control until you have a pregnancy test.
5. If you wish to stop taking birth-control pills and become pregnant, use another method of birth control for at least three months to be sure that the medication will not harm the baby.
6. It may take a long time for you to become pregnant after you stop taking birth-control pills, especially if you have never had a baby or if you had irregular, infrequent, or complete absence of menstrual periods before taking birth-control pills.
7. This problem does not seem to be related to the duration of use of birth-control pills. Discuss this problem with your doctor.
8. Keep all appointments with your doctor and the laboratory. You should have a complete physical examination, including blood pressure measurements, breast and pelvic examinations, and Pap test for vaginal cancer, at least once a year.
9. Follow your doctor's instructions for examining your own breasts, and report any lumps immediately.
10. Tell your doctor what prescription and non prescription drugs you are taking. Birth control pills can affect the action of many drugs, and certain drugs may decrease the effectiveness of birth-control pills. Before you take other drugs, ask your doctor if you should use another method of birth control.
11. Do not smoke cigarettes. Birth-control pills slightly increase your risk of strokes, blood clots, high blood pressure, heart attacks, gallbladder disease, vision problems, and liver tumors. Cigarette smoking and age (women older than 35 or 40 years of age) further increase the risk of stroke, blood clots, high blood pressure, and heart attacks.
12. Ask your doctor for a copy of the patient labeling which explains these risks in more detail.
13. If you are near-sighted or wear contact lenses, you may develop vision problems. Also, your tolerance of the lenses may decrease. Contact your eye doctor if these problems occur.
14. Before having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the doctor that you take birth-control pills.
15. Do not allow anyone else to take this medication.
Storage Conditions :
1. Keep this medication out of the reach of children.
2. To help you keep track of your doses, keep your birth-control pills in their original container.
TradeName : Norethindrone, Norethynodrel, Ethynodiol diacetate, Loestrin, Micronor
Why it is prescribed (Indications) : Estrogen and progestin are two female sex hormones. Various combinations of these hormones are referred to as oral contraceptives or birth-control pills. They prevent the release of eggs from your ovaries and thus prevent pregnancy. Birth-control pills are more effective than any other method of contraception.
When it is to be taken :
1. Birth-control pills come in the form of packets of 21 or 28 tablets. They are taken orally once a day.
2. Get in the habit of taking your tablet at the same time every day (e.g., after dinner or at bedtime). This routine may help you remember to take your tablet regularly and prevent pregnancy.
3. Follow the instructions that come with the tablets concerning when to take your first tablet (on the first or fifth day of your menstrual periods or on the first Sunday after or on which bleeding begins).
4. If you have tablets of more than once color, be sure to take them in the proper sequence. Different colored tablets contain different ingredient and are not interchangeable.
5. In the 28-tablet packet, the last seven tablets are a different color. These tablets are not birth-controls pills; they contain either iron (ferrous fumarate) or an inactive ingredient.
6. If you have a 21-tablet packet, take one tablet daily for 21 days and then none for seven days. Then start a new packet.
7. If you have a 28-tablet packet, take one tablet daily for 28 days. Start your next packet on the next day. You should take one tablet daily continuously, starting a new packet the day after taking your 28th tablet.
Special Instruction :
1. During the first two weeks (of your first packet) that you take birth-control pills, use another method of birth control.
2. If you miss one tablet, take it as soon as you remember and take the next one at the regular time, even tough you may be taking two tablets in one day.
3. If your miss two tablets, take two tablets daily for the net two days. Whenever one or two doses are missed, use another method of birth control for the remainder of the packet.
4. If you miss three tablets, do not take them when you remember. Throw away any tablets remaining in the packet and start a new packet of tablets on the seventh or eighth day after you took your last tablet, even if you are still bleeding or have not had your period. Use another method of birth control until you have taken one tablets each day for 14 consecutive days from the new packet.
Side Effects :
1. Spotting or bleeding between menstrual periods, painful periods, changes in menstrual flow. If bleeding lasts for more than one week or if these problems continue after your fourth packet, consult your doctor. Your medication may need to be changed.
2. Breast tenderness, enlargement, and secretion; changes in appetite; weight gain or loss; nausea; bloating; acne; brown-colored skin spots; headache; irritability; fatigue; anxiety; dizziness; nervousness. Contact your doctor if these effects are severe or continue after your fourth packet, consult your doctor. Your medication may need to be changed.
3. Take the medication with or after your evening meal or at bedtime if you experience nausea.
Other Precautions :
1. Before you take this medication, tell your doctor your entire medical history, including family medical history, especially if you have asthma; high blood pressure; kidney, liver, or heart disease; or a history of jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes) or high blood pressure during pregnancy, excessive weight gain or fluid retention during your menstrual cycle, strokes, blood clots, heart attacks, seizures, migraine headaches, breast cancer, high blood level of cholesterol or lipids, or mental depression.
2. Before you start to take birth-control pills, tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding or if you think that you may be pregnant.
3. Birth-control pills can harm a developing baby.
4. If you miss one menstrual period and have taken your tablets as directed, continue taking them. However, if you miss one period and have not taken your tablets as directed or if you miss two menstrual periods and have taken the tablets as directed, notify your doctor and use another method of birth control until you have a pregnancy test.
5. If you wish to stop taking birth-control pills and become pregnant, use another method of birth control for at least three months to be sure that the medication will not harm the baby.
6. It may take a long time for you to become pregnant after you stop taking birth-control pills, especially if you have never had a baby or if you had irregular, infrequent, or complete absence of menstrual periods before taking birth-control pills.
7. This problem does not seem to be related to the duration of use of birth-control pills. Discuss this problem with your doctor.
8. Keep all appointments with your doctor and the laboratory. You should have a complete physical examination, including blood pressure measurements, breast and pelvic examinations, and Pap test for vaginal cancer, at least once a year.
9. Follow your doctor's instructions for examining your own breasts, and report any lumps immediately.
10. Tell your doctor what prescription and non prescription drugs you are taking. Birth control pills can affect the action of many drugs, and certain drugs may decrease the effectiveness of birth-control pills. Before you take other drugs, ask your doctor if you should use another method of birth control.
11. Do not smoke cigarettes. Birth-control pills slightly increase your risk of strokes, blood clots, high blood pressure, heart attacks, gallbladder disease, vision problems, and liver tumors. Cigarette smoking and age (women older than 35 or 40 years of age) further increase the risk of stroke, blood clots, high blood pressure, and heart attacks.
12. Ask your doctor for a copy of the patient labeling which explains these risks in more detail.
13. If you are near-sighted or wear contact lenses, you may develop vision problems. Also, your tolerance of the lenses may decrease. Contact your eye doctor if these problems occur.
14. Before having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the doctor that you take birth-control pills.
15. Do not allow anyone else to take this medication.
Storage Conditions :
1. Keep this medication out of the reach of children.
2. To help you keep track of your doses, keep your birth-control pills in their original container.
Estrogen
Generic Name : Estrogen
TradeName : Ovocyclin, Progynon depot, Mestranol, Lynoral, Dinestrol, Stibestrol, Clinestrol.
Why it is prescribed (Indications) :
1. Estrogen is a hormone, a substance produced by the body. It is needed for normal growth and development of female sex organs and for natural functions such as bearing children.
2. Estrogen is used to relieve feelings of warmth in the face, neck, and chest; hot flashes; and sweating that occur during menopause.
3. It is also used for conditions caused by insufficient estrogen, including dry, itchy external genitals and vaginal irritation.
4. It also is prescribed for young women who do not mature physically at the usual rate and for breast and prostate cancer.
5. Estrogen also is used with diet, calcium supplements, and exercise to slow the progression of osteoporosis, a disease resulting in bones that break easily.
When it is to be taken :
1. Estrogen usually is taken on a cyclical basis; once a day for 21 days and then none for seven days; then the cycle is repeated.
2. However, for cancer it usually is taken three times a day continuously for at least three months.
3. Follow the instructions on your prescription label carefully.
How it should be taken : Estrogem comes in the form of tablets, skin patches, and vaginal cream. Your prescription label tells you how much to take at each dose. Skin patches usually are applied twice weekly for three weeks (on the same two days each week), followed by one week w
Special Instruction :
1. Keep all appointments for checkups so that your doctor can evaluate your response to the drug. You should have a complete physical examination annually.
2. If you forget to apply a skin patch, apply it as soon as you remember; note the date on the package, and adjust your schedule. If you miss a dose of tablets or vaginal cream, take it a s soon as you remember. However, if your remember a missed dose near the time you are scheduled to take the next dose, take only the regularly scheduled dose. Do not take a double dose.
Side Effects :
1. Nausea, vomiting, cramps, bloating, diarrhoea, appetite and weight changes. Eat a light snack if your experience nausea. If these effects persist or become severe, contact your doctor.
2. Brown or black skin patches; swelling of hands, feet, or lower legs; bleeding or spotting between menstrual periods; changes in menstrual flow; painful or missed menstrual spotting between menstrual periods; changes in menstrual flow; painful or missed menstrual periods; breast tenderness, enlargement, or secretion; intolerance to contact lenses. Contact your doctor if these effects are bothersome.
3. Skin redness and irritation from skin patches. Use a different site for each application.
4. Severe headache or vomiting; vision or speech problems; sudden partial or complete loss of vision; dizziness pain, yellowing of skin or eyes, itching, and loss of appetite; severe mental depression; unusual bleeding. Contact your doctor immediately.
Other Precautions :
1. Before you take estrogen, tell your doctor your entire medical history, including family medical history, specially breast lumps or cancer; high blood pressure; diabetes; asthma; epileptic seizures; migraine headaches; liver, heart, or kidney disease; mental depression; high blood pressure during pregnancy; jaundice; excessive weight gain and fluid retention during the menstrual cycle.
2. Tell your doctor if you are allergic to aspirin or tartrazine
3. Estrogen may affect the way your body responds to certain other drugs.
4. Tell your doctor what prescription and nonprescription medications you are taking.
5. Before having surgery, tell the doctor that you take estrogen.
6. Before you take estrogen, tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. Estrogen can harm an unborn baby.
7. If you become pregnant while taking estrogen, stop taking it and contact your doctor promptly.
8. Do not smoke while taking estrogen. Smoking can decrease its effectiveness. 9. Do not allow anyone else to take this medication.
Storage Conditions :
1. Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, an out of the reach of children.
2. Store it at room temperature.
3. Do not remove skin patches from their protective pouches until just before applying them.
TradeName : Ovocyclin, Progynon depot, Mestranol, Lynoral, Dinestrol, Stibestrol, Clinestrol.
Why it is prescribed (Indications) :
1. Estrogen is a hormone, a substance produced by the body. It is needed for normal growth and development of female sex organs and for natural functions such as bearing children.
2. Estrogen is used to relieve feelings of warmth in the face, neck, and chest; hot flashes; and sweating that occur during menopause.
3. It is also used for conditions caused by insufficient estrogen, including dry, itchy external genitals and vaginal irritation.
4. It also is prescribed for young women who do not mature physically at the usual rate and for breast and prostate cancer.
5. Estrogen also is used with diet, calcium supplements, and exercise to slow the progression of osteoporosis, a disease resulting in bones that break easily.
When it is to be taken :
1. Estrogen usually is taken on a cyclical basis; once a day for 21 days and then none for seven days; then the cycle is repeated.
2. However, for cancer it usually is taken three times a day continuously for at least three months.
3. Follow the instructions on your prescription label carefully.
How it should be taken : Estrogem comes in the form of tablets, skin patches, and vaginal cream. Your prescription label tells you how much to take at each dose. Skin patches usually are applied twice weekly for three weeks (on the same two days each week), followed by one week w
Special Instruction :
1. Keep all appointments for checkups so that your doctor can evaluate your response to the drug. You should have a complete physical examination annually.
2. If you forget to apply a skin patch, apply it as soon as you remember; note the date on the package, and adjust your schedule. If you miss a dose of tablets or vaginal cream, take it a s soon as you remember. However, if your remember a missed dose near the time you are scheduled to take the next dose, take only the regularly scheduled dose. Do not take a double dose.
Side Effects :
1. Nausea, vomiting, cramps, bloating, diarrhoea, appetite and weight changes. Eat a light snack if your experience nausea. If these effects persist or become severe, contact your doctor.
2. Brown or black skin patches; swelling of hands, feet, or lower legs; bleeding or spotting between menstrual periods; changes in menstrual flow; painful or missed menstrual spotting between menstrual periods; changes in menstrual flow; painful or missed menstrual periods; breast tenderness, enlargement, or secretion; intolerance to contact lenses. Contact your doctor if these effects are bothersome.
3. Skin redness and irritation from skin patches. Use a different site for each application.
4. Severe headache or vomiting; vision or speech problems; sudden partial or complete loss of vision; dizziness pain, yellowing of skin or eyes, itching, and loss of appetite; severe mental depression; unusual bleeding. Contact your doctor immediately.
Other Precautions :
1. Before you take estrogen, tell your doctor your entire medical history, including family medical history, specially breast lumps or cancer; high blood pressure; diabetes; asthma; epileptic seizures; migraine headaches; liver, heart, or kidney disease; mental depression; high blood pressure during pregnancy; jaundice; excessive weight gain and fluid retention during the menstrual cycle.
2. Tell your doctor if you are allergic to aspirin or tartrazine
3. Estrogen may affect the way your body responds to certain other drugs.
4. Tell your doctor what prescription and nonprescription medications you are taking.
5. Before having surgery, tell the doctor that you take estrogen.
6. Before you take estrogen, tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. Estrogen can harm an unborn baby.
7. If you become pregnant while taking estrogen, stop taking it and contact your doctor promptly.
8. Do not smoke while taking estrogen. Smoking can decrease its effectiveness. 9. Do not allow anyone else to take this medication.
Storage Conditions :
1. Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, an out of the reach of children.
2. Store it at room temperature.
3. Do not remove skin patches from their protective pouches until just before applying them.
ESTRADIOL
Generic Name : ESTRADIOL
TradeName : DIVIGEL gel E 2 VAGINAL TAB tab E2 GEL gel ESTRADERM MX patch ESTROFEM tab ETS PATCH patch EVALON CRM cream EVALON tab OESTROGEL gel PROGYNON DEPOT inj PROGYNOVA tab SANDRENA gel
Why it is prescribed (Indications) : Treating conditions due to menopause, treating vulval or vaginal atrophy, prostate cancer, and preventing osteoporosis (brittle bones). It is also used for estrogen replacement therapy after failure of the ovaries and to relieve the symptoms of breast cancer.
When it is not to be taken (Contraindications) : Hypersensitivity; undiagnosed vaginal bleeding; clot in blood vessels; breast cancer, estrogen-dependent tumor; disorders of certain enzymes; pregnancy.
When it is to be taken : Oral: Prostate cancer 10 mg 3 times/day for at least 3 month. Menopausal vasomotor symptoms 1 to 2 mg/day on a cyclical or continuous regimen. IM 1.5 to 2 mg at monthly intervals.
How it should be taken : Injection –Intramuscular. Take this medication by mouth (orally) with or without food. If stomach upset occurs, take with food to reduce stomach irritation. It comes also as a gel and an emulsion to apply to the skin. It is usually applied once a day.
Special Instruction :
*Conditions that become more severe with estrogen include fluid retention; increase in calcium level, poor blood flow to the brain, coronary artery disease, gall bladder diseases; lipid effects; familial defects of lipoprotein metabolism. *May increase blood pressure, risk of blood clot in the vein, breast cancer, benign tumor of the liver, endometrial cancer and size of preexisting uterine fibroid. *Dosage should be reduced in liver problem and during breast feeding. *It should not be used in children
Side Effects :
CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM
Headache; dizziness; sleeplessness; depression; anxiety, nervousness; migraine.
GI
Abdominal distension, abdominal pain, flatulence; nausea; constipation, upset stomach ; diarrhea; bleedings, toothache, tooth disorder.
SKIN:
Rash; itching; inflammation of the skin, skin scar.
HEART:
Temporary loss of consciousness and posture; vein inflammation.
GENITOURINARY:
Abnormal bleeding during menstrual cycles; breast pain; breast tenderness; vaginal bleeding; vaginal discomfort; blood in urine; urinary incontinence.
Other Precautions :
*Monitor blood sugar regularly, in case if you have diabetes.
Storage Conditions :
Store at room temperature.
TradeName : DIVIGEL gel E 2 VAGINAL TAB tab E2 GEL gel ESTRADERM MX patch ESTROFEM tab ETS PATCH patch EVALON CRM cream EVALON tab OESTROGEL gel PROGYNON DEPOT inj PROGYNOVA tab SANDRENA gel
Why it is prescribed (Indications) : Treating conditions due to menopause, treating vulval or vaginal atrophy, prostate cancer, and preventing osteoporosis (brittle bones). It is also used for estrogen replacement therapy after failure of the ovaries and to relieve the symptoms of breast cancer.
When it is not to be taken (Contraindications) : Hypersensitivity; undiagnosed vaginal bleeding; clot in blood vessels; breast cancer, estrogen-dependent tumor; disorders of certain enzymes; pregnancy.
When it is to be taken : Oral: Prostate cancer 10 mg 3 times/day for at least 3 month. Menopausal vasomotor symptoms 1 to 2 mg/day on a cyclical or continuous regimen. IM 1.5 to 2 mg at monthly intervals.
How it should be taken : Injection –Intramuscular. Take this medication by mouth (orally) with or without food. If stomach upset occurs, take with food to reduce stomach irritation. It comes also as a gel and an emulsion to apply to the skin. It is usually applied once a day.
Special Instruction :
*Conditions that become more severe with estrogen include fluid retention; increase in calcium level, poor blood flow to the brain, coronary artery disease, gall bladder diseases; lipid effects; familial defects of lipoprotein metabolism. *May increase blood pressure, risk of blood clot in the vein, breast cancer, benign tumor of the liver, endometrial cancer and size of preexisting uterine fibroid. *Dosage should be reduced in liver problem and during breast feeding. *It should not be used in children
Side Effects :
CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM
Headache; dizziness; sleeplessness; depression; anxiety, nervousness; migraine.
GI
Abdominal distension, abdominal pain, flatulence; nausea; constipation, upset stomach ; diarrhea; bleedings, toothache, tooth disorder.
SKIN:
Rash; itching; inflammation of the skin, skin scar.
HEART:
Temporary loss of consciousness and posture; vein inflammation.
GENITOURINARY:
Abnormal bleeding during menstrual cycles; breast pain; breast tenderness; vaginal bleeding; vaginal discomfort; blood in urine; urinary incontinence.
Other Precautions :
*Monitor blood sugar regularly, in case if you have diabetes.
Storage Conditions :
Store at room temperature.
ESOMEPRAZOLE
Generic Name : ESOMEPRAZOLE
TradeName : CESO enteric-coated tab CUCID-ES tab ES-CARE tab ESOCOOL tab ES-OD tab ESOFAG tab ESOFAG-D cap ESOFLO tab ESOMAC tab ESOREST tab ESORIV tab ESOTRAX tab ESOZ inj ESOZ tab ESOZ-D cap ESPRA tab ESTAB tab IGNIS cap IZRA tab IZRA vial IZRA-D cap NEKSIUM TAB tab NEKSIUM vial NEUTRAFLUX film-coated tab NEXPRO FAST tab NEXPRO tab NEXPRO vial NEXPRO-RD 40 cap NEXPRO-RD cap NULOC tab OMIPURE film-coated tab RACIPER SF tab RACIPER tab RACIPER-D cap RACIPER-IV 40 vial SOMPRAZ tab SOMPRAZ vial SOMPRAZ-D cap SOMPRAZ-IT cap ZOSEC-S tab
Why it is prescribed (Indications) : This medication is prescribed for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). With amoxicillin and clarithromycin it is used for treatment of Helicobacter pylori infection and duodenal ulcer. It is also used to aid in reduction in occurrence of gastric ulcers associated with continuous NSAID therapy, and in Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. It blocks the production of acid by the stomach.
When it is not to be taken (Contraindications) : Hypersensitivity along with atazanavir
When it is to be taken : GERD: 20 or 40 mg is given once daily for 4-8 weeks. In children ages 1-11, the dose is 10 or 20 mg daily. H. pylori: 40 mg is administered once daily in combination with amoxicillin and clarithromycin for 10 days. NSAID-induced ulcers is 20 to 40 mg daily for 6 months. Zollinger-Ellison syndrome is treated with 40 mg twice daily.
How it should be taken : It comes as a delayed-release (long-acting) capsule to take by mouth or to open, mix with water, and gives through a feeding tube and as granules to mix with water and take by mouth or give through a feeding tube. It is usually taken once a day at least 1 hour before a meal.
Special Instruction :
*Caution needed for Pediatric, pregnancy, lactation. *It may cause malignancy and liver impairment. *While taking this medication, there is increased risk of developing certain infections such as community-acquired pneumonia.
Side Effects :
CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM- Headache, dizziness, somnolence, aggression, agitation, depression, hallucination.
SKIN- Itching, hair loss, severe allergic reactions, photosensitivity, blistering.
EYE AND ENT- Blurred vision.
GI- Flatulence, abdominal pain, stomach upset, nausea, diarrhea, dry mouth, constipation, GI fungal infection, inflammation of pancreas, mouth ulcer, taste disturbance.
GENITOURINARY- Breast enlargement in men, kidney disorder.
LIVER- Occurrence of confusion, altered level of consciousness and coma as a result of liver failure(Hepatic encephalopathy) , liver failure, inflammation of liver with or without jaundice.
BLOOD- Decrease in white blood cells.
LOCAL- Injection-site reactions including mild local redness and itching with IV administration.
MUSCULOSKELETAL- Muscular weakness, muscle pain.
RESPIRATORY- Asthma, respiratory tract infection.
MISCELLANEOUS- Severe allergic reaction/shock.
Other Precautions :
Take properly as per your doctor's advice.
Storage Conditions :
Injection: Powder for injection: Store at 25°C (77°F). Protect from light. Reconstituted solution for injection should be stored at room temperature up to 30°C and administered within 12 hr after preparation.
TradeName : CESO enteric-coated tab CUCID-ES tab ES-CARE tab ESOCOOL tab ES-OD tab ESOFAG tab ESOFAG-D cap ESOFLO tab ESOMAC tab ESOREST tab ESORIV tab ESOTRAX tab ESOZ inj ESOZ tab ESOZ-D cap ESPRA tab ESTAB tab IGNIS cap IZRA tab IZRA vial IZRA-D cap NEKSIUM TAB tab NEKSIUM vial NEUTRAFLUX film-coated tab NEXPRO FAST tab NEXPRO tab NEXPRO vial NEXPRO-RD 40 cap NEXPRO-RD cap NULOC tab OMIPURE film-coated tab RACIPER SF tab RACIPER tab RACIPER-D cap RACIPER-IV 40 vial SOMPRAZ tab SOMPRAZ vial SOMPRAZ-D cap SOMPRAZ-IT cap ZOSEC-S tab
Why it is prescribed (Indications) : This medication is prescribed for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). With amoxicillin and clarithromycin it is used for treatment of Helicobacter pylori infection and duodenal ulcer. It is also used to aid in reduction in occurrence of gastric ulcers associated with continuous NSAID therapy, and in Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. It blocks the production of acid by the stomach.
When it is not to be taken (Contraindications) : Hypersensitivity along with atazanavir
When it is to be taken : GERD: 20 or 40 mg is given once daily for 4-8 weeks. In children ages 1-11, the dose is 10 or 20 mg daily. H. pylori: 40 mg is administered once daily in combination with amoxicillin and clarithromycin for 10 days. NSAID-induced ulcers is 20 to 40 mg daily for 6 months. Zollinger-Ellison syndrome is treated with 40 mg twice daily.
How it should be taken : It comes as a delayed-release (long-acting) capsule to take by mouth or to open, mix with water, and gives through a feeding tube and as granules to mix with water and take by mouth or give through a feeding tube. It is usually taken once a day at least 1 hour before a meal.
Special Instruction :
*Caution needed for Pediatric, pregnancy, lactation. *It may cause malignancy and liver impairment. *While taking this medication, there is increased risk of developing certain infections such as community-acquired pneumonia.
Side Effects :
CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM- Headache, dizziness, somnolence, aggression, agitation, depression, hallucination.
SKIN- Itching, hair loss, severe allergic reactions, photosensitivity, blistering.
EYE AND ENT- Blurred vision.
GI- Flatulence, abdominal pain, stomach upset, nausea, diarrhea, dry mouth, constipation, GI fungal infection, inflammation of pancreas, mouth ulcer, taste disturbance.
GENITOURINARY- Breast enlargement in men, kidney disorder.
LIVER- Occurrence of confusion, altered level of consciousness and coma as a result of liver failure(Hepatic encephalopathy) , liver failure, inflammation of liver with or without jaundice.
BLOOD- Decrease in white blood cells.
LOCAL- Injection-site reactions including mild local redness and itching with IV administration.
MUSCULOSKELETAL- Muscular weakness, muscle pain.
RESPIRATORY- Asthma, respiratory tract infection.
MISCELLANEOUS- Severe allergic reaction/shock.
Other Precautions :
Take properly as per your doctor's advice.
Storage Conditions :
Injection: Powder for injection: Store at 25°C (77°F). Protect from light. Reconstituted solution for injection should be stored at room temperature up to 30°C and administered within 12 hr after preparation.
ESCITALOPRAM
Generic Name : ESCITALOPRAM
TradeName : ALIVATE-E tab ALWEL tab AMBULAX-AD tab ARTICALM film-coated tab CILENTRA film-coated tab CIPRALEX tab CITALOP-S tab CITEL-10 filcotab CITOFAST tab C-PRAM S film-coated tab C-PRAM-S PLUS tab DEPLAM-S tab DEPTUNE tab ECITALOP tab ELCIT tab EMDES tab ESCIN PLUS tab ESCIN tab ESCITAPAX tab ESDEP tab ESFANCY tab ESFANY tab ESFANY-CZ tab ESITOR film-coated tab ESITOR FORTE film-coated tab ESJOY PLUS tab ESJOY tab ESPAM tab ESTOMINE tab ESTOMINE ZEE film-coated tab EXCITA tab FELIZ-S PLUS tab FELIZ-S tab FIRSITO tab JOLIVEL tab JOPRAM tab NESTILO tab NEXITO tab NEXITO-PLUS tab POCITAL-S tab PRASILEX film-coated tab PRASILEX PLUS film-coated tab
Why it is prescribed (Indications) : This medication is prescribed for depression and generalized anxiety disorder that is excessive worry and tension that disrupts daily life and lasts for 6 months or longer. It increases the amount of serotonin, a natural substance in the brain that helps maintain mental balance.
When it is not to be taken (Contraindications) : Concomitant use with or within 2 wk of MAOI (Monoamine oxidase inhibitors) withdrawal along with pimozide, hypersensitivity to escitalopram or citalopram.
When it is to be taken : Oral DepressionObsessive compulsive disorder(persistent obsessions or compulsions) AnxietyPanic disorder(significant behavioral change) Adult: 10 mg once daily, increased if necessary. Max: 20 mg daily. Elderly: Half the adult dose. Liver impairment: Dosage adjustments may be required.
How it should be taken : It comes as a tablet and a solution (liquid) to take by mouth. It is usually taken once a day with or without food.
Special Instruction :
*Do not drink alcohol while you are using this medication. *It may increase risk of suicidal thoughts or action in children, teenagers, and young adults. So closely watch patients who are taking this medication. *Escitalopram and a medicine called citalopram have the same active ingredient. Do not take Escitalopram if you are also taking citalopram. *Use this medication with caution in elderly; children, pregnancy and breast feeding patients.
Side Effects :
GI
Nausea, diarrhea, increased appetite, taste disturbances.
CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM
Sleeplessness, fatigue, drowsiness, unusual excitement, confusion.
HEART
Fast or irregular heartbeat, postural hypotension.
GENITOURINARY
Impotence, ejaculation disorder.
EYE AND ENT
Inflammation of the Para nasal sinuses, seeing things or hearing voices that do not exist (hallucinating).
MISCELLANEOUS
Increased sweating, weight gain, fever, and severe muscle stiffness.
Other Precautions :
*Do not stop the medication suddenly; withdraw gradually.
Storage Conditions :
Oral: Store at 25°C. Store it in air tight container and keep away from children.
TradeName : ALIVATE-E tab ALWEL tab AMBULAX-AD tab ARTICALM film-coated tab CILENTRA film-coated tab CIPRALEX tab CITALOP-S tab CITEL-10 filcotab CITOFAST tab C-PRAM S film-coated tab C-PRAM-S PLUS tab DEPLAM-S tab DEPTUNE tab ECITALOP tab ELCIT tab EMDES tab ESCIN PLUS tab ESCIN tab ESCITAPAX tab ESDEP tab ESFANCY tab ESFANY tab ESFANY-CZ tab ESITOR film-coated tab ESITOR FORTE film-coated tab ESJOY PLUS tab ESJOY tab ESPAM tab ESTOMINE tab ESTOMINE ZEE film-coated tab EXCITA tab FELIZ-S PLUS tab FELIZ-S tab FIRSITO tab JOLIVEL tab JOPRAM tab NESTILO tab NEXITO tab NEXITO-PLUS tab POCITAL-S tab PRASILEX film-coated tab PRASILEX PLUS film-coated tab
Why it is prescribed (Indications) : This medication is prescribed for depression and generalized anxiety disorder that is excessive worry and tension that disrupts daily life and lasts for 6 months or longer. It increases the amount of serotonin, a natural substance in the brain that helps maintain mental balance.
When it is not to be taken (Contraindications) : Concomitant use with or within 2 wk of MAOI (Monoamine oxidase inhibitors) withdrawal along with pimozide, hypersensitivity to escitalopram or citalopram.
When it is to be taken : Oral DepressionObsessive compulsive disorder(persistent obsessions or compulsions) AnxietyPanic disorder(significant behavioral change) Adult: 10 mg once daily, increased if necessary. Max: 20 mg daily. Elderly: Half the adult dose. Liver impairment: Dosage adjustments may be required.
How it should be taken : It comes as a tablet and a solution (liquid) to take by mouth. It is usually taken once a day with or without food.
Special Instruction :
*Do not drink alcohol while you are using this medication. *It may increase risk of suicidal thoughts or action in children, teenagers, and young adults. So closely watch patients who are taking this medication. *Escitalopram and a medicine called citalopram have the same active ingredient. Do not take Escitalopram if you are also taking citalopram. *Use this medication with caution in elderly; children, pregnancy and breast feeding patients.
Side Effects :
GI
Nausea, diarrhea, increased appetite, taste disturbances.
CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM
Sleeplessness, fatigue, drowsiness, unusual excitement, confusion.
HEART
Fast or irregular heartbeat, postural hypotension.
GENITOURINARY
Impotence, ejaculation disorder.
EYE AND ENT
Inflammation of the Para nasal sinuses, seeing things or hearing voices that do not exist (hallucinating).
MISCELLANEOUS
Increased sweating, weight gain, fever, and severe muscle stiffness.
Other Precautions :
*Do not stop the medication suddenly; withdraw gradually.
Storage Conditions :
Oral: Store at 25°C. Store it in air tight container and keep away from children.
Erythropoietin
Generic Name : Erythropoietin
TradeName : Ceriton,Epox,Eprex,Hemax,Shanpoietin,
Why it is prescribed (Indications) : It stimulates the synthesis of cellular hemoglobin,and is used in the management of
1.Anemia due to chronic renal failure
2.Anemia related to use of anti Hiv drug Zidovudine
3.Cancer chemotherapy related anemia
It is also used to increase the yeild of autologous blood.
When it is to be taken : It is generally given 3 times a week.The dosage is then increased and adjusted according to the response.
How it should be taken : It is available as injections which are given sub-cutaneously or intra-venously.
Special Instruction :
It is to be used with caution
1.during pregnancy and lactation
2.In patients undergoing dialysis
3.In patients with hypertension or liver dysfunction.
Side Effects :
Hypertension,symptoms of influenza,skin allergies,muscle pain.Rarely, dangerous symptoms like seizures and thrombosis may occur.
Other Precautions :
Contraindicated in uncontrolled hypertension and in hypersensitivity to human albumen.
Storage Conditions :
To be stored under refridgeration.
TradeName : Ceriton,Epox,Eprex,Hemax,Shanpoietin,
Why it is prescribed (Indications) : It stimulates the synthesis of cellular hemoglobin,and is used in the management of
1.Anemia due to chronic renal failure
2.Anemia related to use of anti Hiv drug Zidovudine
3.Cancer chemotherapy related anemia
It is also used to increase the yeild of autologous blood.
When it is to be taken : It is generally given 3 times a week.The dosage is then increased and adjusted according to the response.
How it should be taken : It is available as injections which are given sub-cutaneously or intra-venously.
Special Instruction :
It is to be used with caution
1.during pregnancy and lactation
2.In patients undergoing dialysis
3.In patients with hypertension or liver dysfunction.
Side Effects :
Hypertension,symptoms of influenza,skin allergies,muscle pain.Rarely, dangerous symptoms like seizures and thrombosis may occur.
Other Precautions :
Contraindicated in uncontrolled hypertension and in hypersensitivity to human albumen.
Storage Conditions :
To be stored under refridgeration.
Erythromycin and Sulfisoxazole
Generic Name : Erythromycin and Sulfisoxazole
TradeName : Althrocin, Erynate, E-mycin
Why it is prescribed (Indications) : Erythromycin, an antibiotic, and sulfisoxazole, a sulfa drug, are used in combination to eliminate bacteria that cause ear infections, usually in children.
When it is to be taken :
1. This drug is usually taken every six hours for 10 days.
2. Follow the instructions on the prescription label carefully.
3. Doses of this medication should be taken at intervals as far apart as possible throughout the day. For example, if the doctor tells you to give this medication four times a day, it is best to give a dose every six hours. However, if it is not possible to give the drug around the clock, give it at evenly spaced intervals between the time the patient wakes up in the morning and the time her or she goes to bed at night (e.g., at 7 a.m., noon, 5 p.m., and 10 p.m.).
How it should be taken : This medication comes in the liquid form to be taken by mouth. Shake the bottle well before each use to mix the medication evenly. You may obtain a specially marked measuring spoon to be sure of an accurate dose. Give a full glass of water after each dose
Special Instruction :
1. The patient should drink large quantities of water or other liquids every day.
2. Do not give this medication at the same time, or immediately after, carbonated beverages, fruit juices, or tea. The acids in these drinks may affect the way it works.
3. Give all of the medication prescribed, even after the infection appears to have gone away.
4. Failure to do so could allow the infection to return. Do not stop this medication unless the doctor tells you to do so.
5. If the patient will be outside for long periods, use protective clothing and a sunscreen to protect the skin from sunlight.
6. Keep all appointments with the doctor while giving this drug so the response can be evaluated.
7. If you forget to take a dose, give the missed dose as soon as you remember it, even if you have to double the next dose. Give any remaining doses for that day at evenly spaced intervals.
Side Effects :
1. Skin rash, skin changes, sore throat. Stop giving the medication and contact the doctor.
2. Stomach upset. Give the medication with crackers or a light snack. If stomach upsets continue, contact the doctor.
Other Precautions :
1. If the patient ever had a bad reaction to erythromycin or any sulfa drug or if you have been told that he or she is allergic to these medication, tell the doctor before starting this combination of drugs.
2. Before giving this drug, tell the doctor if the patient has asthma, kidney disease, or liver disease.
3. Tell the doctor what other prescription and nonprescription medications are being taken. The effects of this drug and other drugs may be decreased when they are taken together.
Storage Conditions :
1. Keep this medication in the container it came in and out of the reach of children.
2. Store it in the refrigerator but not in the freezer.
3. The label on the container will show an expiry date. Do not use the drug after the expiry
TradeName : Althrocin, Erynate, E-mycin
Why it is prescribed (Indications) : Erythromycin, an antibiotic, and sulfisoxazole, a sulfa drug, are used in combination to eliminate bacteria that cause ear infections, usually in children.
When it is to be taken :
1. This drug is usually taken every six hours for 10 days.
2. Follow the instructions on the prescription label carefully.
3. Doses of this medication should be taken at intervals as far apart as possible throughout the day. For example, if the doctor tells you to give this medication four times a day, it is best to give a dose every six hours. However, if it is not possible to give the drug around the clock, give it at evenly spaced intervals between the time the patient wakes up in the morning and the time her or she goes to bed at night (e.g., at 7 a.m., noon, 5 p.m., and 10 p.m.).
How it should be taken : This medication comes in the liquid form to be taken by mouth. Shake the bottle well before each use to mix the medication evenly. You may obtain a specially marked measuring spoon to be sure of an accurate dose. Give a full glass of water after each dose
Special Instruction :
1. The patient should drink large quantities of water or other liquids every day.
2. Do not give this medication at the same time, or immediately after, carbonated beverages, fruit juices, or tea. The acids in these drinks may affect the way it works.
3. Give all of the medication prescribed, even after the infection appears to have gone away.
4. Failure to do so could allow the infection to return. Do not stop this medication unless the doctor tells you to do so.
5. If the patient will be outside for long periods, use protective clothing and a sunscreen to protect the skin from sunlight.
6. Keep all appointments with the doctor while giving this drug so the response can be evaluated.
7. If you forget to take a dose, give the missed dose as soon as you remember it, even if you have to double the next dose. Give any remaining doses for that day at evenly spaced intervals.
Side Effects :
1. Skin rash, skin changes, sore throat. Stop giving the medication and contact the doctor.
2. Stomach upset. Give the medication with crackers or a light snack. If stomach upsets continue, contact the doctor.
Other Precautions :
1. If the patient ever had a bad reaction to erythromycin or any sulfa drug or if you have been told that he or she is allergic to these medication, tell the doctor before starting this combination of drugs.
2. Before giving this drug, tell the doctor if the patient has asthma, kidney disease, or liver disease.
3. Tell the doctor what other prescription and nonprescription medications are being taken. The effects of this drug and other drugs may be decreased when they are taken together.
Storage Conditions :
1. Keep this medication in the container it came in and out of the reach of children.
2. Store it in the refrigerator but not in the freezer.
3. The label on the container will show an expiry date. Do not use the drug after the expiry
Erythromycin
Generic Name : Erythromycin
TradeName : Althrocin, Citamycin, E.E.S-400, Elucin, Eltocin, E-mycin, Eroate, Eromed 333, Eromed SUS, Erotech250, Erotech500, Eryc-S, Eryc-S, Eryspans, Eryster, Erythrocin, Erythrocin-FT, Etomin, Inderyth, Restomycin, Rekcin, Thromycin
Why it is prescribed (Indications) : Erythromycin, an antibiotic, eliminates bacteria that cause carious kinds of infections, including venereal diseases, and infections of the respiratory tract, skin, and ears.
When it is to be taken :
1. Erythromycin is usually taken three or four times a day for seven to 14 days.
2. Follow the instructions on your prescription label carefully.
3. The doses should be taken at intervals as far apart as possible throughout the day. For example, if your doctor tells you to take this drug four times a day, take a dose every six hours. However, if you cannot take the drug around the clock, take it at evenly spaced intervals between the time you wake up in the morning and the time you go to bed (e.g., at 7.a.m., noon, 5 p.m., and 10 p.m.)
How it should be taken :
1. Erythromycin comes in the form of capsules to be swallowed, tablets that are to be swallowed or chewed, oral liquid form, and oral pediatric drops.
2. Your prescription label tells you how much to take at each dose.
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Special Instruction :
1. Take all of the medication prescribed, even after the infection appears to have gone away. Failure to do so could allow the infection to return.
2.Special dietary instructions should be followed. Foods and beverages that contain acids may decrease the effects of erythromycin. Do not take this medication with fruit juices or carbonated drinks.
3. If you forget to take a dose, take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. If it is almost time for your next dose, you may take a double dose. Take any remaining doses for that day at evenly spaced intervals.
Side Effects :
Diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting. Take your medication with crackers or a light snake. If these symptoms are severe or last for more than two days, contact your doctor.
Other Precautions :
1. If you have liver disease or jaundice
, tell your doctor before you take erythromycin.
2. Erythromycin passes from a mother to her baby in the breast milk, so tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby
3. Erythromycin may cause problems with other drug treatments. Tell your doctor about any medications you are taking, especially carbamazepine, cyclosporine, therphylline, triazolam, and warfarin.
4. Throw away any unused part of your prescription after your doctor tells you to stop taking it. Erthromycin may lose its effectiveness over time and should not be saved to treat other infections.
Storage Conditions :
1. Keep this medication in the container it came in an out of the reach of children.
2. Store liquid erythromycin in the refrigerator but not in the freezer.
3. Store capsules, tablets, and pediatric drops at room temperature.
TradeName : Althrocin, Citamycin, E.E.S-400, Elucin, Eltocin, E-mycin, Eroate, Eromed 333, Eromed SUS, Erotech250, Erotech500, Eryc-S, Eryc-S, Eryspans, Eryster, Erythrocin, Erythrocin-FT, Etomin, Inderyth, Restomycin, Rekcin, Thromycin
Why it is prescribed (Indications) : Erythromycin, an antibiotic, eliminates bacteria that cause carious kinds of infections, including venereal diseases, and infections of the respiratory tract, skin, and ears.
When it is to be taken :
1. Erythromycin is usually taken three or four times a day for seven to 14 days.
2. Follow the instructions on your prescription label carefully.
3. The doses should be taken at intervals as far apart as possible throughout the day. For example, if your doctor tells you to take this drug four times a day, take a dose every six hours. However, if you cannot take the drug around the clock, take it at evenly spaced intervals between the time you wake up in the morning and the time you go to bed (e.g., at 7.a.m., noon, 5 p.m., and 10 p.m.)
How it should be taken :
1. Erythromycin comes in the form of capsules to be swallowed, tablets that are to be swallowed or chewed, oral liquid form, and oral pediatric drops.
2. Your prescription label tells you how much to take at each dose.
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Special Instruction :
1. Take all of the medication prescribed, even after the infection appears to have gone away. Failure to do so could allow the infection to return.
2.Special dietary instructions should be followed. Foods and beverages that contain acids may decrease the effects of erythromycin. Do not take this medication with fruit juices or carbonated drinks.
3. If you forget to take a dose, take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. If it is almost time for your next dose, you may take a double dose. Take any remaining doses for that day at evenly spaced intervals.
Side Effects :
Diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting. Take your medication with crackers or a light snake. If these symptoms are severe or last for more than two days, contact your doctor.
Other Precautions :
1. If you have liver disease or jaundice
, tell your doctor before you take erythromycin.
2. Erythromycin passes from a mother to her baby in the breast milk, so tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby
3. Erythromycin may cause problems with other drug treatments. Tell your doctor about any medications you are taking, especially carbamazepine, cyclosporine, therphylline, triazolam, and warfarin.
4. Throw away any unused part of your prescription after your doctor tells you to stop taking it. Erthromycin may lose its effectiveness over time and should not be saved to treat other infections.
Storage Conditions :
1. Keep this medication in the container it came in an out of the reach of children.
2. Store liquid erythromycin in the refrigerator but not in the freezer.
3. Store capsules, tablets, and pediatric drops at room temperature.
Ergotamine Tartrate and Caffeine
Generic Name : Ergotamine Tartrate and Caffeine
TradeName : Cafergot, Migranil, Migril, Vasograin
Why it is prescribed (Indications) : The combination of ergotamine tartrate and caffeine prevents blood vessels in your head form expanding and causing migraine headaches.
When it is to be taken : For the best effect, take this medication at the first sign of a migraine headache. Follow the instructions on your prescription label carefully.
How it should be taken : The combination of ergotamine tartrate and caffeine comes in the form of tablets and rectal suppositories. Your prescription label tells you how much to take at each dose. The directions below are examples of common instructions.
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Special Instruction :
Avoid exposure to cold.
Side Effects :
1. Although side effects from ergotamine tartrate with caffeine are not common, they can occur. Nausea, vomiting. Lie down and relax in a quiet, dark room after taking the drug. Contact your doctor if these effects persist or become severe.
2. Leg weakness; muscle pain or stiffness in the legs, arms, neck, or shoulders; coldness, numbness, and tingling of the fingers and toes; abdominal pain. If these effects persist or are severe, contact your doctor.
3. Chest pain. Contact your doctor immediately.
Other Precautions :
1. Before you take ergotamine tartrate and caffeine, tell your doctor what prescription and nonprescription drugs you are taking, especially erythromycin, nifedipine, prazosin, and propranolol.
2. Before you take this drug, tell your doctor if you are pregnant or may become pregnant or breast-feeding or if you have liver, kidney, or blood vessel disease; severe high blood pressure; Raynaud's disease; poor circulation; coronary artery disease or a severe infection. Contact your doctor if you develop any kind of infection while taking this medication.
3. If you take large doses of this medication for a long time, you may have a severe headache for a few days after stopping the drug. If the headache lasts for more than a few days, contact your doctor.
4. Do not allow anyone else to take this medication.
Storage Conditions :
1. Keep this medication in the container it came in and out of the reach of children.
2. Store it at room temperature and away from direct light. Keep suppositories away from excess heat.
TradeName : Cafergot, Migranil, Migril, Vasograin
Why it is prescribed (Indications) : The combination of ergotamine tartrate and caffeine prevents blood vessels in your head form expanding and causing migraine headaches.
When it is to be taken : For the best effect, take this medication at the first sign of a migraine headache. Follow the instructions on your prescription label carefully.
How it should be taken : The combination of ergotamine tartrate and caffeine comes in the form of tablets and rectal suppositories. Your prescription label tells you how much to take at each dose. The directions below are examples of common instructions.
For tablets co
Special Instruction :
Avoid exposure to cold.
Side Effects :
1. Although side effects from ergotamine tartrate with caffeine are not common, they can occur. Nausea, vomiting. Lie down and relax in a quiet, dark room after taking the drug. Contact your doctor if these effects persist or become severe.
2. Leg weakness; muscle pain or stiffness in the legs, arms, neck, or shoulders; coldness, numbness, and tingling of the fingers and toes; abdominal pain. If these effects persist or are severe, contact your doctor.
3. Chest pain. Contact your doctor immediately.
Other Precautions :
1. Before you take ergotamine tartrate and caffeine, tell your doctor what prescription and nonprescription drugs you are taking, especially erythromycin, nifedipine, prazosin, and propranolol.
2. Before you take this drug, tell your doctor if you are pregnant or may become pregnant or breast-feeding or if you have liver, kidney, or blood vessel disease; severe high blood pressure; Raynaud's disease; poor circulation; coronary artery disease or a severe infection. Contact your doctor if you develop any kind of infection while taking this medication.
3. If you take large doses of this medication for a long time, you may have a severe headache for a few days after stopping the drug. If the headache lasts for more than a few days, contact your doctor.
4. Do not allow anyone else to take this medication.
Storage Conditions :
1. Keep this medication in the container it came in and out of the reach of children.
2. Store it at room temperature and away from direct light. Keep suppositories away from excess heat.
ERGOLOID MESYLATES
Generic Name : ERGOLOID MESYLATES
TradeName : CERELOID tab HYDERGINE liq HYDERGINE tab
Why it is prescribed (Indications) : This medication is prescribed for symptoms of declined mental capacity (dementia) and age-related cognitive impairment (such as in Alzheimer disease), in certain patients older than 60 years of age.
When it is not to be taken (Contraindications) : Hypersensitivity, acute or chronic psychosis.
When it is to be taken : Adults: 1 to 2 milligrams (mg) three times a day.
How it should be taken : It comes as a tablet to take by mouth or dissolve under the tongue and a liquid to take by mouth. It is usually taken three times a day. Take it with food or milk to prevent stomach upset.
Special Instruction :
Caution should be exercised in patients with history of mental illness, heart disease, during pregnancy and breast-feeding.
Side Effects :
HEART-Sudden fall in blood pressure in standing position; slow heart rate.
SKIN- Rash, flushing of the skin
GI- Abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting, GI disturbances; irritation under the tongue.
EYE AND ENT- Blurred vision, nasal congestion.
Other Precautions :
Do not stop taking this medication without first checking with your doctor.
Storage Conditions :
Oral: Store below 25°C. Store it at room temperature and in airtight container. Keep away from children.
TradeName : CERELOID tab HYDERGINE liq HYDERGINE tab
Why it is prescribed (Indications) : This medication is prescribed for symptoms of declined mental capacity (dementia) and age-related cognitive impairment (such as in Alzheimer disease), in certain patients older than 60 years of age.
When it is not to be taken (Contraindications) : Hypersensitivity, acute or chronic psychosis.
When it is to be taken : Adults: 1 to 2 milligrams (mg) three times a day.
How it should be taken : It comes as a tablet to take by mouth or dissolve under the tongue and a liquid to take by mouth. It is usually taken three times a day. Take it with food or milk to prevent stomach upset.
Special Instruction :
Caution should be exercised in patients with history of mental illness, heart disease, during pregnancy and breast-feeding.
Side Effects :
HEART-Sudden fall in blood pressure in standing position; slow heart rate.
SKIN- Rash, flushing of the skin
GI- Abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting, GI disturbances; irritation under the tongue.
EYE AND ENT- Blurred vision, nasal congestion.
Other Precautions :
Do not stop taking this medication without first checking with your doctor.
Storage Conditions :
Oral: Store below 25°C. Store it at room temperature and in airtight container. Keep away from children.
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