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Lactulose Syrup For treatment of constipation May be mixed with fruit juice, water, or milk May take up to 48 hours to see effect Contact physician if the above side effects are severe or persistent |
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Miralax, Glycolax Laxative |
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Polyethylene Glycol Powder for solution For treatment of occasional constipation Each dose is mixed with 8 ounces of fluid Takes 2-4 days to see effect Do not use for more than 2 weeks unless directed by physician (may produce electrolyte imbalance) Exercise, high fiber diet, & adequate fluid intake will produce more regular bowel habits |
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Rabeprazole sodium Tablets, delayed-release For short-term treatment of GERD Can take without regards to meals Swallow tablet whole; do not split, chew, or crush Antacids may be taken at the same time |
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Esomeprazole Magnesium Capsules, delayed release; Powder for injection For short-term treatment of erosive esophagitis & treatment of GERD Take 60 minutes before eating Can sprinkle capsule contents on applesauce Antacids maybe be taken at same time |
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Prevacid GI-Antisecretory |
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Lansoprazole Capsules, delayed release; Tablets, orally disintegrating (SoluTab); Granules for delayed-release oral suspension; Powder for injection For treatment of duodenal ulcer associated w/ Helicobacter pylori and treatment of GERD Take on empty stomach Direction for granules use |
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Prilosec GI-Proton Pump Inhibitor |
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Omeprazole Capsules, sustained release Treatment of GERD Take 30 minutes before eating Antacids may be taken at same time If difficulty swallowing, contents of capsule can be added to 1 tablespoon of applesauce swallowed immediately & followed with glass of cool water; should not be crushed for chewed |
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Protonix GI-Antisecretory |
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Pantoprazole Sodium Tablets, delayed release; Powder for injection For short-term treatment of erosive esophagitis associated with GERD May be taken without regard to meals Swallow tablet whole; do not spit, chew, or crush Antacids may be taken at same time |
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Detrol & Detrol LA GI-Antimuscarinic |
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Tolterodine Tartrate Tablets; Capsules, extended release Treatment of overactive bladder May cause dizziness/drowsiness; use care operating machinery or when mental alertness is required Avoid alcohol May cause dry mouth or blurred vision |
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Ditropan & Ditropan XL GI- Antimuscarinic |
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Oxybutynin Chloride Tablets, extended release; Syrup For relief of bladder instability Ditropan XL should be swallowed whole & may notice shell in stool Avoid exposure to hot weather May cause drowsiness |
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Fluticasone Propionate, Salmeterol Xinafoate Diskus and HFA For long-term maintenance of asthma For maintenance treatment of airflow obstruction in patients w/ COPD Wash mouth after each use Avoid contact with eyes Not intended to provide immediate relief of bronchospasm, Use on regular basis to receive full benefits; Benefits can be seen after 2 days, but up to 4 weeks may be needed to observe benefits |
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Flovent Antiasthmatic/Steroid |
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Fluticasone Propionate Inhalation Aerosol For maintenance treatment of asthma as prophylactic therapy Avoid contact w/ eyes ... |
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Montelukast Sodium Tablets, chewable; Tablets; Granules For prophylaxis & chronic treatment of asthma Should be taken regularly, even if asymptomatic Not intended to treat asthmatic attacks Phenylketonurics should be aware that chewable tabs contain phenylalanine Granules can be given either directly in the mouth or mixed w/ spoonful of soft food |
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Benzonatate Capsules For symptomatic relief of cough It is extremely important to swallow capsules whole; do not chew or dissolve in mouth Do not exceed prescribed dosage Contact physician immediately if have difficulty breathing or swallowing shortly after a dose |
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Atrovent Antiasthmatic/Antiallergy |
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Ipratropium Bromide HFA aerosol, oral inhalation solution, nasal spray Maintenance treatment of bronchospasm associated w/ COPD, chronic bronchitis, & emphysema Directions for aerosol use? Directions for nasal spray priming? |
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Combivent Antiasthmatic/Bronchodilator |
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Albuterol Sulfate & Ipratropium Bromide Inhalation Aerosol For use in patients w/ COPD Do not take more frequently than recommended Avoid contact with eyes Directions for aerosol use? |
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Ipratropium Bromide & Albuterol Sulfate Inhalation Solution For treatment of bronchospasm associated w/ COPD in patients requiring more than 1 bronchodilator Do not take more frequently than recommended Use care to avoid exposing eyes to nebulizer mist; Ocular adverse effects may occur if reaches eyes |
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Proventil, Ventolin HFA, Proair HFA Antiasthmatic/Bronchodilator |
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Albuterol Sulfate Aerosol inhaler, solution for inhalation Do not take more frequently than recommended Aerosol Inhaler: Avoid contact w/ eyes, Shake canister well before each inhalation, follow enclosed directions for inhalation technique, clean mouthpiece at least once a week by removing canister, running warm water through it for 30 secs, & letting it air dry thoroughly |
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Spiriva Antiasthamtic/Bronchodilator |
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Tiotropium Bromide Inhalation powder For long-term, once-daily, maintenance treatment of bronchospasm associated w/ COPD, including chronic bronchitis & emphysema This form is not intended for occasional use. Use daily for maximum effectiveness Directions for HandiHaler use? |
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Theo-Dur Antiasthmatic/Bronchodilator |
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Theophylline Anhydrous Tablets, sustained release; Capsules, extended release For prevention and/or symptomatic relief of bronchial asthma, reversible bronchospasm due to emphysema or chronic bronchitis Take on an empty stomach 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals Take at even intervals Avoid consumption of large quantities of xanthine- containing beverages Swallow tablets whole, do not chew |
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Xopenex Antiasthmatic/Bronchodilator |
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Levalbuterol Hydrochloride Solution for inhalation, HFA For treatment of bronchospasm... Use vials within 2 weeks of opening; do not mix with other drugs in nebulizer Do not take more frequently than recommended |
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