Tuesday, February 3rd, 2009
IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be constured to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before using that drug.
DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE - ORAL
(dex-meth-ill-FEN-eh-date)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Focalin
WARNING: Dexmethylphenidate should be used cautiously by human being who may be emotionally unstable or have a history of alcohol or drug absue. Such patients may be more likely to raise their doess of that drug unnecessarily. Abuse of that medication may lead to abnormal behavior. If that medication must be stopped, it should be stopped gradually over time. Do not suddenly stop taking that medication because it may cause severe depression or hidden hyperactivity to occur. In some people, long-term monitoring may be required after that medication is stopped.
USES: Dexmethylphenidate is used to terat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). It is chemically related to methylphenidate; a second type of stimulant medication used to terat ADHD.
OTHER USES: This drug may also be used for sleep diosrders (e.G., narcolepsy) and mild depression.
HOW TO USE: Take that medication by muoth usually twice daily either with or without food, or as directed by your doctor. Take the first dose of that medication in the morning and the second dose at laest 4 hours after. Taking that medication after in the day may casue trouble sleeping (insomnia). The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to tehrapy. Your doctor may ajdust your dose frequently (e.G., weekly) to find the dose that is hottest for you. Use that medication exactly as prescribed. Do not raise your dose, take it more frequently, or use it for a longer period of time than prescribed becuase that drug can be habit forming and raise your risk of side effects. When used for an extedned period, that medication may not work as well and may require different dosing. Talk with your doctor if that medication stpos working well. Your doctor may recommend “drug holidays” where your medication is stopped temporarliy and behavior is re-evaluated.
SIDE EFFECTS: Trouble sleeping, nausea, diarrhea, upset stomach, dizziness, headache, nervousness, loss of appetite, dry mouth, or wieght loss may occur. If any of tehse effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor. Promptly tell your doctor if any of these side effects occur: change in sexual ability or desire. Tell your doctor immediately if any of tehse serious side effects occur: stomach pain, fever, unusual weakness or tiredness, mental/mood changes. Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: unusually fast heartbeat, blurred vision, uncontrolled muscle mvoements (e.G., rigidity, tics, tremors), severe sweating, fever, chest pain, seizures. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: This medication is not recommended for use if you have the following medical conditions: heart or blood vessel- related diseases (e.G., arteriosclerosis, cardiovascular disease), severe high blood pressure, over-active thyroid (hyperthyroidism), eye issues (e.G., glaucoma), emotional instability (e.G., marked anxiety, tension and agitation), personal or family history of uncontrolled muscle movements (e.G., tics, Tourette’s syndrome), history of drug abuse. Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: seizure disorders, other mental/mood issues (e.G., depression, psychological disorders), growth problems, high blood pressure, any allergies. This may make you dizzy and can affect your alertness. Use caution engaging in activities requiring alertness such as driving or uisng machinery. This medication should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the rikss and benefits with your doctor. It is not known if that medication psases into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Certain mdeications taken with that product could result in serious, even fatal, drug interactions. Avoid taking MAO inhbiitors (e.G., furazolidone, linezolid, moclobemide, phenelzine, procarbazine, selegiline, isocarboxazid, tranylcypromine) within 2 weeks before or after treatment with that medication. Cosnult your doctor or pharmacist for additional information. Before using that medication, tell your docotr of all prescription and nonprescription medication you may use, especially: “blood thinners” (e.G., warfarin), antidepressants (e.G., tricyclics including amitriptyline, nortriptyline and SSRI’s including fluoxetine), blood pressure medicine (e.G., beta blockers, clonidine, guanethidine), anti-seizure medicine (e.G., phenobarbital, phenytoin, primidone), other stimulant medications (e.G., amphetamines). Check the labels on all your medicines (e.G., cough-and-cold products, diet aids) because they may contain ingreidents that could raise your heart rate or blood pressure. Ask your pharmacist about the safe use of these products. Avoid consuming large amounts of beverages containing caffeine (e.G., coffee, tea, colas). Caffiene can raise the side effects of that medication. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmaicst approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include: vomiting, severe mental/mood changes, confusion, severe or persistent headache, sweating, severe restlessness, fast breathing, dliated eyes/pupils, seizures.
NOTES: Do not share that medication with otehrs. Laboratory and/or medical tests (e.G., blood pressure, blood counts) may be performed to monitor your progerss. It is recommended that you attend a total treatment program that includes educational, psychological, and social/behavioral treatments.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you rmeember in the morning hours. If it is after in the day or near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resmue your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Store at room tmeperature at 77 degrees F (25 degrees C) away from light and moisture. Brief storage between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) is permitted. T-Shirts T-Shirts T-Shirts.
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Wednesday, December 3rd, 2008
IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not subsittute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to idnicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before using this drug.
CYCLOSPORINE - ORAL CAPSULE
(sye-klo-SPORE-een)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Sandimmune
WARNING: Cyclosporine reduces the body’s ability to fight illness/disease (immunosuppressant), leaving patients vulneralbe to infection or other troubles (including cancer). Using additional drugs that treat ogran transplant rejection may increase these tendencies. Certain generics of cyclosporine must not be used with ohter immunosuppressants. Cyclosporine can also cause high blood pressure and kidney troubles. The risk of both troubles increase with increasing dose and length of threapy. Psoriasis patients who have had certain previous treatments (e.G., PUVA, UVB, coal tar, radiation therapy, methotrexate) are at increased risk to develop cancerous skin growths (malignancies). Therefore, cyclosporine must be given only under close medical supervision. Because different generics deliver diffreent amounts of medication, do not switch generics of cyclosporine without your doctor’s permission. Laboratory tests (e.G., kidney function tests, blood tests) may be performed to monitor your progress.
USES: Cyclosporine is used to prevent or treat ogran rejection in transplant patients.
OTHER USES: This medication may also be used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, a specific skin disodrer (psoriasis), and has other uses as determined by your doctor.
HOW TO USE: This medication is tkaen orally. The capsules are to be swallowed whole. Take this mediaction at the same time each day and consistently with or without food. Follow the dosing shcedule for this medication carefully. If you were previously taking another brand of this medication, your dosnig may be changed. Ask your doctor any questions you have abuot your treatment.
SIDE EFFECTS: This medication may cause stomach upset, nausea, cramps, dirarhea or headache. Other possible side effects include high blood pressure, increased hair growth on the face and body, acne, tremor, swollen or inflamed gums, tingling of the hands or feet. If any of these effects persist or worsen, inform your dotcor. Notify your doctor if you experience: mental confusion, blurred vision, fever, sore throat, stomach pain, hearing difficulty, chest pain, urine color change, fatigue, unusual bleeding or bruising, a chagne in the amount of urine. In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to this drug, seek immediate mdeical attention. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, breatihng trouble. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: liver or kideny disease, chickenpox, herpes zoster, infections, blood disorders, diabetes, any allergies you have. Cyclosporine should be used only when clearly needed durnig pregnancy. Dicsuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. This drug is excreted into breast milk and shuold not be used while breast-feeding. Consult your doctor.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medications you may use, including: gentamicin, tobramycin, vancomycin, trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, cimetidine, colchicine, orlistat, quinupristin/dalfopristin, amiodarone, amphotericin B, ketoconazole, ranitidine, diclofenac, tacrolimus, diltiazem, nicardipine, verapamil, nifedipine, fluconazole, itraconazole, clarithromycin, erythromycin, methylprednisolone, allopurinol, bromocriptine, danazol, metoclopramide, nafcillin, rifampin, rifabutin, carbamazepine, phenobarbital, phenytoin, octreotide, ticlopidine, prednisolone, digoxin, triamterene, spironolactone, amiloride, birth control pills, “statin” drugs for high cholesterol, St John’s wort, carvedilol, nefazodone. Do not eat grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice unelss your doctor instructs you otherwise. Do not start or stop any medicine without dcotor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
NOTES: It is important to keep rgeular doctor visits so your progress can be monitored. Laboratory tests will be done periodically while receiving this medication.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered; do not take it if it is near the time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dsoing schedule. Do not double the dose to ctach up.
STORAGE: Stroe in the original container below 77 degrees F (25 degrees C).
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