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@QUICK DRUG INDEX DRUG DRUG SUBMENU DRUG MENU _____________________________________________________________________ 222 Narcotics & Aspirin Narcotic Pain Relief 282 Narcotics & Aspirin Narcotic Pain Relief 292 Narcotics & Aspirin Narcotic Pain Relief 4-Way Cold Tablets Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. 642 Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief 8-hour Bayer Timed Rel. Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. A&C with Codeine Narcotics & Aspirin Narcotic Pain Relief A'Cenol Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. A.C.&C. Narcotics & Aspirin Narcotic Pain Relief A.P.C. Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. A.P.C. w/Codeine Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief A.S.A. Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. A.S.A. & Codeine Comp. Narcotics & Aspirin Narcotic Pain Relief A.S.A. Compound Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. A.S.A. Enseals Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. A/T/S Erythromycins Anti-infectives APAP Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Accutane Isotretinoin Dermal Medications Ace-Tabs Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Acephen Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Aceta Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Aceta w/Codeine Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Aceta with Codeine Narcotics & Acetamin. Narcotic Pain Relief Acetaco Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Acetaminophen & Codeine Narcotics & Acetamin. Narcotic Pain Relief Acetaminophen w/Codeine Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Acetophen Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Acetoxyl Benzoyl Peroxide Dermal Medications Acetylsalicylic Acid Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Acne-Aid Benzoyl Peroxide Dermal Medications Actamin Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Actifed-C Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Adatuss Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Aero Caine Anesthetics (Topical) Dermal Medications Aero Caine Aerosol Anesthetics (Topical) Dermal Medications Aerotherm Anesthetics (Topical) Dermal Medications Aldoclor Methyldopa High Blood Pressure Aldoril D50 Methyldopa High Blood Pressure Aldoril-15 Methyldopa High Blood Pressure Aldoril-25 Methyldopa High Blood Pressure Aldoris D30 Methyldopa High Blood Pressure Algisin Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Algodex Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Alka-Seltzer Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Allercreme Clear-Up Benzoyl Peroxide Dermal Medications Alpen Ampicillin Penicillin Alquam-X Benzoyl Peroxide Dermal Medications Aluminum ASA Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Amacodone Narcotics & Acetamin. Narcotic Pain Relief Amaphen Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Ambenyl Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Amcill Ampicillin Penicillin Americaine Anesthetics (Topical) Dermal Medications Amoxil Amoxicillin Penicillin Amphenol Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Amphicol Chloramphenicol Anti-infectives Ampicin Ampicillin Penicillin Ampilean Ampicillin Penicillin Amytal Amobarbital Sedatives-Hypnotics Amytal and Aspirin Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Anacin Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Anacin-3 Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Anapap Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Anaphen Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Anbesol Anesthetics (Topical) Dermal Medications Ancasal Narcotics & Aspirin Narcotic Pain Relief Anexsia with Codeine Narcotics & Aspirin Narcotic Pain Relief Anexsia-D Narcotics & Aspirin Narcotic Pain Relief Ang-O-Span Nitrates Cardiac & Circulatory Anoquan Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Antibiopto Chloramphenicol Anti-infectives Antivert Meclizine Anti-emetics Anuphen Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Anxanil Hydroxyzine Antianxiety Drugs Apamide tablets Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Apo-Acetaminophen Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Apo-Asen Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Apo-Diazepam Diazepam Antianxiety Drugs Apo-Dipyridamole Dipyridamole Cardiac & Circulatory Apo-Erythro-S Erythromycins Anti-infectives Apo-Flurazepam Flurazepam Sedatives-Hypnotics Apo-Lorazepam Lorazepam Antianxiety Drugs Apo-Meprobamate Meprobamate Antianxiety Drugs Apo-Methyldopa Methyldopa High Blood Pressure Apo-Propranolol Propranolol Cardiac & Circulatory Apo-Sulfatrim Trimethoprim Anti-infectives Apo-metoprolol Metoprolol High Blood Pressure Apresoline Hydralazine High Blood Pressure Aquachloral Chloral Hydrate Sedatives-Hypnotics Arcoban Meprobamate Antianxiety Drugs Arthralgen Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Arthritis Bayer T/R Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Arthritis Pain Formula Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Ascriptin Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Ascriptin A/D Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Ascriptin with Codeine Narcotics & Aspirin Narcotic Pain Relief Asperbuf Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Aspergum Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Aspir-10 Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Aspirin & Codeine Narcotics & Aspirin Narcotic Pain Relief Aspirin w/Codeine Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Aspirin, Cod. & Caff. Narcotics & Aspirin Narcotic Pain Relief Aspirin-Free Excedrin Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Aspirjen Jr. Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Astrin Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Atarax Hydroxyzine Antianxiety Drugs Ataraxoid Hydroxyzine Antianxiety Drugs Atasol Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Atasol with Codeine Narcotics & Acetamin. Narcotic Pain Relief Ativan Lorazepam Antianxiety Drugs Atozine Hydroxyzine Antianxiety Drugs Augmentin Amoxicillin Penicillin Axotal Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief DRUG DRUG SUBMENU DRUG MENU _________________________________________________________________________ Bactopen Cloxacillin Penicillin Bactrim Trimethoprim Anti-infectives Bamate Meprobamate Antianxiety Drugs Bamo 400 Meprobamate Antianxiety Drugs Bancap w/Codeine Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Bancap-HC Narcotics & Acetamin. Narcotic Pain Relief Banesin Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Banesin Forte Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Bayapap Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Bayapap with Codeine Narcotics & Acetamin. Narcotic Pain Relief Bayer Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Bayer T/R Arthritic Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Beepen-VK Penicillin V Penicillin Ben-Aqua Benzoyl Peroxide Dermal Medications Benoxyl Benzoyl Peroxide Dermal Medications Benzac Benzoyl Peroxide Dermal Medications Benzagel Benzoyl Peroxide Dermal Medications Benzocaine Anesthetics (Topical) Dermal Medications Benzocal Anesthetics (Topical) Dermal Medications Betaloc Metoprolol High Blood Pressure Betaloc Durules Metoprolol High Blood Pressure Betapen-VK Penicillin V Penicillin Bexophene Narcotics & Aspirin Narcotic Pain Relief BiCozene Anesthetics (Topical) Dermal Medications Bonamine Meclizine Anti-emetics Bonine Meclizine Anti-emetics Bristamycin Erythromycins Anti-infectives Bromo-Seltzer Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Buf-Oxal Benzoyl Peroxide Dermal Medications Buf-Tabs Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Buff-A Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Buff-A-Comp Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Buffaprin Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Buffered ASA Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Buffered Aspirin & Cod. Narcotics & Aspirin Narcotic Pain Relief Bufferin Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Buffex Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Buffinol Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Burntame Anesthetics (Topical) Dermal Medications Butacaine Anesthetics (Topical) Dermal Medications Butamben Anesthetics (Topical) Dermal Medications Butesin Picrate Anesthetics (Topical) Dermal Medications Butorphanol Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Butyl Aminobenzoate Anesthetics (Topical) Dermal Medications Butyn Sulfate Anesthetics (Topical) Dermal Medications C2 with Codeine Narcotics & Aspirin Narcotic Pain Relief C2A Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Caine Spray Anesthetics (Topical) Dermal Medications Cal-Vi-Nol Anesthetics (Topical) Dermal Medications Calcidrine Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Calciphen Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Cama Arthritis Pain Rel. Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Cama Inlay Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Campain Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Capital Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Capital w/Codeine Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Capital with Codeine Narcotics & Acetamin. Narcotic Pain Relief Capoten Captopril High Blood Pressure Carbrital Pentobarbital Sedatives-Hypnotics Cardilate Nitrates Cardiac & Circulatory Cartrax Hydroxyzine Antianxiety Drugs Catapres Clonidine HCL High Blood Pressure Catapres-TTS Clonidine HCL High Blood Pressure Causalin Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Cefinal Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Centrax Prazepam Antianxiety Drugs Cetacaine Anesthetics (Topical) Dermal Medications Cetro Cirose Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Cheracol Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Chiggerex Anesthetics (Topical) Dermal Medications Chiggertox Anesthetics (Topical) Dermal Medications Chlorazine Prochlorperazine Anti-emetics Chloromycetin Chloramphenicol Anti-infectives Chloroptic Chloramphenicol Anti-infectives Chlorzone forte Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Cirin Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Clear By Design Benzoyl Peroxide Dermal Medications Clearasil Benzoyl Peroxide Dermal Medications Clearasil BP(M) Benzoyl Peroxide Dermal Medications Cleocin Clindamycin Anti-infectives Cleocin-T Clindamycin Anti-infectives Clindaycin Lincomycin Anti-infectives Clinicaine Anesthetics (Topical) Dermal Medications Clinoril Sulindac Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Cloxapen Cloxacillin Penicillin Cloxilean Cloxacillin Penicillin Co-Tylenol Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Co-Xan Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Co-gesic Narcotics & Acetamin. Narcotic Pain Relief Coastaldyne Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Coastaldyne Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Coastalgesic Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Codalan Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Codalex Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Codap Narcotics & Acetamin. Narcotic Pain Relief Codasa Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Codeine Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Codeine Sulfate Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Codimal PH Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Coditrate Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Codone Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Codoxy Narcotics & Aspirin Narcotic Pain Relief Colidrate Chloral Hydrate Sedatives-Hypnotics Colrex Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Colrex Compound Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Combid Prochlorperazine Anti-emetics Combipres Clonidine HCL High Blood Pressure Compal Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Compazine Prochlorperazine Anti-emetics Compocillin VK Penicillin V Penicillin Comtrex Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Conacetol Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Congespirin Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Copavin Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Coprobate Meprobamate Antianxiety Drugs Coralsone Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Coricidin D Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Coronex Nitrates Cardiac & Circulatory Corutol DH Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Coryphen Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Coryphen with Codeine Narcotics & Aspirin Narcotic Pain Relief Cosprin Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Cotabs Narcotics & Acetamin. Narcotic Pain Relief Cotrim Trimethoprim Anti-infectives Cotussis Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Covangesic Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Crystodigin Digitalis Prep. Cardiac & Circulatory Crystogin Digitalis Prep. Cardiac & Circulatory Cuticura Acne Benzoyl Peroxide Dermal Medications Cyclaine Anesthetics (Topical) Dermal Medications Cyclomethycaine Anesthetics (Topical) Dermal Medications DRUG DRUG SUBMENU DRUG MENU __________________________________________________________________________ D-Sinus Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. D-Tran Diazepam Antianxiety Drugs Dalacin C Clindamycin Anti-infectives Dalmane Flurazepam Sedatives-Hypnotics Damason-P Narcotics & Aspirin Narcotic Pain Relief Dapa Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Dapase Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Dapase Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Darvocet-N Narcotics & Acetamin. Narcotic Pain Relief Darvocet-N 100 Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Darvon Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Darvon Compound Narcotics & Aspirin Narcotic Pain Relief Darvon with A.S.A. Narcotics & Aspirin Narcotic Pain Relief Darvon-N with A.S.A. Narcotics & Aspirin Narcotic Pain Relief Dasicon Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Datril Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Decagesic Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Demer-Idine Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Demerol Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Demerol-APAP Narcotics & Acetamin. Narcotic Pain Relief Deprol Meprobamate Antianxiety Drugs Depronal-SA Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Derma-Medicone Anesthetics (Topical) Dermal Medications Dermacoat Anesthetics (Topical) Dermal Medications Dermo-Gen Anesthetics (Topical) Dermal Medications Dermodex Benzoyl Peroxide Dermal Medications Dermoplast Anesthetics (Topical) Dermal Medications Desquam-X Benzoyl Peroxide Dermal Medications Detensol Propranolol Cardiac & Circulatory Dexamyl Amobarbital Sedatives-Hypnotics Dia-Gesic Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel Dialog Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Dibucaine Anesthetics (Topical) Dermal Medications Dicodid Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Digifortis Digitalis Prep. Cardiac & Circulatory Digiglusin Digitalis Prep. Cardiac & Circulatory Digitalis Digitalis Prep. Cardiac & Circulatory Digitoxin Digitalis Prep. Cardiac & Circulatory Digoxin Digitalis Prep. Cardiac & Circulatory Dihydromorphinone Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Dilatrate-SR Nitrates Cardiac & Circulatory Dilaudid Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Dimetane-DC Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Diothane Anesthetics (Topical) Dermal Medications Diperodon Anesthetics (Topical) Dermal Medications Dolacet Narcotics & Acetamin. Narcotic Pain Relief Dolanex Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Dolene Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Dolene AP-65 Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Dolene Compound Narcotics & Aspirin Narcotic Pain Relief Dolene Compound-65 Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Dolene-AP Narcotics & Acetamin. Narcotic Pain Relief Dolo-Pap Narcotics & Acetamin. Narcotic Pain Relief Dolobid Diflunisal Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Dolophine Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Dolor Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Dolprin Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Dolprn #3 Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Dorcol Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Dorcol Children's Fever Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Dowmycin Erythromycins Anti-infectives Doxaphene Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Doxaphene Compound Narcotics & Aspirin Narcotic Pain Relief Draizine Hydralazine High Blood Pressure Dristan Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Drocode,Aspirin,Caffeine Narcotics & Aspirin Narcotic Pain Relief Dromoran Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Dry and Clean Benzoyl Peroxide Dermal Medications Dry and Clear Benzoyl Peroxide Dermal Medications Duadacin Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Dularin Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Duotrate Nitrates Cardiac & Circulatory Duradyne DHC Narcotics & Acetamin. Narcotic Pain Relief Duramorph PF Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Durrax Hydroxyzine Antianxiety Drugs Dyclone Anesthetics (Topical) Dermal Medications Dyclonine Anesthetics (Topical) Dermal Medications Dynosal Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief DRUG DRUG SUBMENU DRUG MENU __________________________________________________________________________ E-Biotic Erythromycins Anti-infectives E-Mycin Erythromycins Anti-infectives E-Mycin E Erythromycins Anti-infectives E-Pam Diazepam Antianxiety Drugs E-Vista Hydroxyzine Antianxiety Drugs E.E.S Erythromycins Anti-infectives Easprin Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Econochlor Chloramphenicol Anti-infectives Ecotrin Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Elder 65 Compound Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Eloxyl Benzoyl Peroxide Dermal Medications Emagrin Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Emcodeine Narcotics & Aspirin Narcotic Pain Relief Emex Metoclopramide Anti-emetics Empirin Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Empirin with codeine Narcotics & Aspirin Narcotic Pain Relief Empracet with Codeine Narcotics & Acetamin. Narcotic Pain Relief Emprazil Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Emprazil-C Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Enarax Hydroxyzine Antianxiety Drugs Encaprin Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Endecon Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Entrophen Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Ephedrol w/Codeine Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Epi-Clear Benzoyl Peroxide Dermal Medications Epimorph Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Equagesic Meprobamate Antianxiety Drugs Equanil Meprobamate Antianxiety Drugs Equanil wyseals Meprobamate Antianxiety Drugs Ery-Tab Erythromycins Anti-infectives Ery-derm Erythromycins Anti-infectives EryPed Erythromycins Anti-infectives Eryc Erythromycins Anti-infectives Erymax Erythromycins Anti-infectives Erypar Erythromycins Anti-infectives Erythrityl tetranitrate Nitrates Cardiac & Circulatory Erythrocin Erythromycins Anti-infectives Erythrocin Ethyl Succ. Erythromycins Anti-infectives Erythromid Erythromycins Anti-infectives Erythromycin Erythromycins Anti-infectives Erythromycin Estolate Erythromycins Anti-infectives Erythromycin Ethylsucc. Erythromycins Anti-infectives Erythromycin Gluceptate Erythromycins Anti-infectives Erythromycin LactobionateErythromycins Anti-infectives Erythromycin Stearate Erythromycins Anti-infectives Esgic Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Eskatrol Prochlorperazine Anti-emetics Ethril Erythromycins Anti-infectives Ethyl Aminobenzoate Anesthetics (Topical) Dermal Medications Evenol Meprobamate Antianxiety Drugs Excedrin Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Exdol Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Exdol with Codeine Narcotics & Acetamin. Narcotic Pain Relief :F FL-Tussex Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Febrigesic Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Fendol Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Fenicol Chloramphenicol Anti-infectives Florinal Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Florinal w/Codeine Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Foille Anesthetics (Topical) Dermal Medications Fortral Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Fostex Benzoyl Peroxide Dermal Medications Fostex BPO Benzoyl Peroxide Dermal Medications :G G-1 Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. G-2 Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. G-3 Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Gaysal Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Genapap Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Genebs Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Genetabs Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Gitaligen Digitalis Prep. Cardiac & Circulatory Gitalin Digitalis Prep. Cardiac & Circulatory Glyceryl trinitrate Nitrates Cardiac & Circulatory Gualamine Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. DRUG DRUG SUBMENU DRUG MENU __________________________________________________________________________ H-H-R Hydralazine High Blood Pressure H2Oxyl Benzoyl Peroxide Dermal Medications Halcion Triazolam Sedatives-Hypnotics Halenol Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Hasacode Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Hexathricin Aerospra Anesthetics (Topical) Dermal Medications Hexylcaine Anesthetics (Topical) Dermal Medications Hi-Temp Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Hiprin Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Histadyl & ASA Compound Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Hurricaine Anesthetics (Topical) Dermal Medications Hy-Pam Hydroxyzine Antianxiety Drugs Hyco-Pap Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Hycodan Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Hycodaphen Narcotics & Acetamin. Narcotic Pain Relief Hycomine Compound Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Hycotuss Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Hydralazide Hydralazine High Blood Pressure Hydrocodone Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Hydrocodone & Acetamin. Narcotics & Acetamin. Narcotic Pain Relief Hydrocodone, ASA & Caff. Narcotics & Aspirin Narcotic Pain Relief Hydrogesic Narcotics & Acetamin. Narcotic Pain Relief Hydromorphone Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Hydroxacen Hydroxyzine Antianxiety Drugs Hyzine Hydroxyzine Antianxiety Drugs ICN 65 compound Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Ilosone Erythromycins Anti-infectives Ilosone Estolate Erythromycins Anti-infectives Ilotycin Gluceptate Erythromycins Anti-infectives Inderal Propranolol Cardiac & Circulatory Inderal LA Propranolol Cardiac & Circulatory Inderide Propranolol Cardiac & Circulatory Instantine Plus Narcotics & Aspirin Narcotic Pain Relief Intraderm-19 Benzoyl Peroxide Dermal Medications Iso-Bid Nitrates Cardiac & Circulatory Isobec Amobarbital Sedatives-Hypnotics Isochron Nitrates Cardiac & Circulatory Isoclor Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Isogard Nitrates Cardiac & Circulatory Isonate Nitrates Cardiac & Circulatory Isonate TR Nitrates Cardiac & Circulatory Isopto Fenicol Chloramphenicol Anti-infectives Isordil Nitrates Cardiac & Circulatory Isosorbide Dinitrate Nitrates Cardiac & Circulatory Isotraine Anesthetics (Topical) Dermal Medications Isotrate Nitrates Cardiac & Circulatory Ivy-Dry Cream Anesthetics (Topical) Dermal Medications Kalmn Meprobamate Antianxiety Drugs Kaytrate Nitrates Cardiac & Circulatory Kengesin Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Kesso-mycin Erythromycins Anti-infectives Klavikordal Nitrates Cardiac & Circulatory Korigesic Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. DRUG DRUG SUBMENU DRUG MENU __________________________________________________________________________ Lan-Dol Meprobamate Antianxiety Drugs Lanacane Anesthetics (Topical) Dermal Medications Lanorinal Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Lanoxicaps Digitalis Prep. Cardiac & Circulatory Lanoxin Digitalis Prep. Cardiac & Circulatory Larotid Amoxicillin Penicillin Ledercillin VK Penicillin V Penicillin Levo-Dromoran Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Levorphan Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Levorphanol Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Lida-Mantle Anesthetics (Topical) Dermal Medications Lidocaine Anesthetics (Topical) Dermal Medications Lignocaine Anesthetics (Topical) Dermal Medications Lincocin Lincomycin Anti-infectives Lincomycin Lincomycin Anti-infectives Liquiprin Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Liquix-C Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Liquix-C Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Lo-Tussin Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Lopressor Metoprolol High Blood Pressure Lopressor SR Metoprolol High Blood Pressure Loraz Lorazepam Antianxiety Drugs Lorcet Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Loroxide Benzoyl Peroxide Dermal Medications Lortab 5 Narcotics & Acetamin. Narcotic Pain Relief Lortab 7 Narcotics & Acetamin. Narcotic Pain Relief Lyteca Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. M.O.S. Syrup Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief MS Contin Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief MSIR Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief MST Continus Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Magnaprin Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Maprin Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Maprin I-B Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Marax Hydroxyzine Antianxiety Drugs Maxeran Metoclopramide Anti-emetics Maxigesic Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Maxolon Metoclopramide Anti-emetics Measurin Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Meclomen Meclofenamate Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Meda Cap Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Meda Tab Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Medi-Tran Meprobamate Antianxiety Drugs Medicone Anesthetics (Topical) Dermal Medications Medimet Methyldopa High Blood Pressure Mejoral w/o Aspirin Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Mejoralito Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Mep-E Meprobamate Antianxiety Drugs Mepergan Fortis Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Meperidine Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Meperidine & Acetamin. Narcotics & Acetamin. Narcotic Pain Relief Mepriam Meprobamate Antianxiety Drugs Mepro Compound Meprobamate Antianxiety Drugs Meprocon Meprobamate Antianxiety Drugs Meprospan Meprobamate Antianxiety Drugs Meprotabs Meprobamate Antianxiety Drugs Mercurochrome II Anesthetics (Topical) Dermal Medications Meribam Meprobamate Antianxiety Drugs Methadone Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Methadose Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Metrogesic Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Meval Diazepam Antianxiety Drugs Midol PMS Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Midrin Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Migralam Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Miltown Meprobamate Antianxiety Drugs Minims Chloramphenicol Anti-infectives Minipress Prazosin High Blood Pressure Minotal Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Mobidin Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Morphine Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Morphitec Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Morusan Anesthetics (Topical) Dermal Medications Motion Cure Meclizine Anti-emetics Moxilean Amoxicillin Penicillin Multipax Hydroxyzine Antianxiety Drugs Mychel Chloramphenicol Anti-infectives Mychel-S Chloramphenicol Anti-infectives DRUG DRUG SUBMENU DRUG MENU __________________________________________________________________________ N-G-C Nitrates Cardiac & Circulatory NAPAP Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Nadopen-V Penicillin V Penicillin Nalbuphine Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Naldegesic Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Naptrate Nitrates Cardiac & Circulatory Natigozine Digitalis Prep. Cardiac & Circulatory Nebs Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Nembutal Pentobarbital Sedatives-Hypnotics Neo-Calme Diazepam Antianxiety Drugs Neo-Tran Meprobamate Antianxiety Drugs Neopap Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Neucalm 50 Hydroxyzine Antianxiety Drugs Neuramate Meprobamate Antianxiety Drugs Neurate Meprobamate Antianxiety Drugs Neutrogena Acne Mask Benzoyl Peroxide Dermal Medications Nifedipine Procardia Cardiac & Circulatory Niong Nitrates Cardiac & Circulatory Nitro-Bid Nitrates Cardiac & Circulatory Nitro-Dur Nitrates Cardiac & Circulatory Nitro-Long Nitrates Cardiac & Circulatory Nitro-Time Nitrates Cardiac & Circulatory Nitrobon Nitrates Cardiac & Circulatory Nitrocap Nitrates Cardiac & Circulatory Nitrocap T.D. 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Take exactly as prescribed and take entire quantity prescribed. ! @AMPICILLIN Brand Names: Amcap, Amcill, Pfizerpen A, Principen, Roampicillin. AMPICILLIN SODIUM Brand Names: Omnipen-N, Pen A/N, Polycillin-N, Totacillin-N AMPICILLIN TRIHYDRATE Brand Names: Omnipen Usage: Systemic infections; acute and chronic urinary tract infections. Possible Side Effects: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, glossitis (inflammation of the tongue), stomatitis (inflammation of the mouth), hypersensitivity (rash), itching. Interaction with other drugs: Probenecid: increases blood levels of penicillin. Probenecid is often used for this purpose. Other Considerations: Inform doctor of any drug allergies. Take medication exactly as prescribed and take entire quantity prescribed. Call doctor if rash, fever or chills develop. Take 1 to 2 hours before meals or 2 to 3 hours after. ! @BACAMPICILLIN HYDROCHLORIDE Brand Names: Spectrobid Usage: Upper and lower respiratory tract infections; urinary tract infections; skin infections Possible Side Effects: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, glossitis (inflammation of the tongue), stomatitis (inflammation of the mouth), hypersensitivity (rash), itching Interactions With Other Drugs: Probenecid: Increases blood levels of bacampicillin or other penicillins. Probenecid is often used for this purpose. Other Considerations: Inform doctor of any drug allergies. Take entire quantity prescribed. Call doctor if rash, fever, or chills develop. ! @CLOXACILLIN SODIUM Brand Names: Cloxapen, Tegopen Usage: Systemic infections Possible Side Effects: Nausea, vomiting, stomach distress, diarrhea, hypersensitivity (rash, itching, chills, fever, sneezing, wheezing) Interactions With Other Drugs: Probenecid: Increases blood levels of penicillin. Probenecid is often used for this purpose. Other Considerations: Take exactly as prescribed and take entire quantity prescribed. Call doctor if rash, fever or chills develop. Take 1 to 2 hours before meals or 2 to 3 hours after. Take with full glass of water, not fruit juice or carbonated beverage, because acid will inactivate the drug. ! @PENICILLIN V Brand Names: Betapen VK, Biotic-V-Powder, Bopen V-K, Cocillin V-K, Lanacillin VK, Ledercillin VK, Penapar VK, Pen-Vee-K, Pfizerpen VK, Robicillin-VK, SK-Penicillin VK, Uticillin VK, B-Cillin K Usage: Mild to moderate systemic infections. Possible Side Effects: Stomach distress, vomiting, diarrhea, nausea, hypersensitivity (rash, itching, chills, fever, swelling) Interactions With Other Drugs: Neomycin: decreases absorption of penicillin. Probenecid: increases blood levels of penicillin. Probenecid is often used for this purpose. Other Considerations: Inform doctor of any drug allergies. Take medication exactly as prescribed and take entire quantity prescribed. Take 1 to 2 hours before meals and 2 to 3 hours after. Take with a full glass of water, not fruit juice or a carbonated beverage, because acid will inactivate the drug. ! @ACETAMINOPHEN Brand Names: Acephen, Datril-500, Dolanex, Halenol, Liquiprin, Panadol, Phendex, tapar, Tempra, Tylenol, Valadol Usage: Mild pain or fever Possible Side Effects: Rash, itching, severe liver damage with over dosing Interactions With Other Drugs: Diflunisal: increases acetaminophen blood levels. Don't use together. Cholestyramine: inhibits acetaminophen's absorption. Avoid using together. Other Considerations: Be aware that high dosage or unsupervised chronic use can cause liver damage. Don't use for self-medication of high fever (103.1 degrees F), fever persisting longer than 3 days, or recurrent fever unless directed by your doctor. Liquid form is recommended for children. ! @ASPIRIN Brand Names: A.S.A., Aspergum, Aspirjen Jr., Bayer Timed-Release, Buffinol, Easprin, Ecotrin, Empirin, Measurin, Zorprin Usage: Arthritis; mild pain; fever; Blood clotting disorders. Possible Side Effects: Prolonged bleeding time; ringing in the ears and hearing loss; nausea, vomiting, gastric distress, hidden bleeding, rash, bruising, hypersensitivity manifested by shock and/or asthma. Interactions With Other Drugs: Ammonium chloride (and other urine acidifiers): increased blood levels of aspirin products. Monitor for over dose. Antacids in high doses (and other urine alkalinizers): decreased levels of aspirin products. Corticosteroids: Enhanced elimination. Monitor for decreased effects. Oral anticoagulants and heparin: increase risk of bleeding. Avoid using together if possible. Other Considerations: Do not use if you have a gastric ulcer, or gastric bleeding. Recommended that children or teenagers with chicken pox or influenza-like illness not be given salicylates (aspirin). Give with food, milk, antacid, or large glass of water to reduce gastric distress. ! @CHOLINE MAGNESIUM TRISALICYLATE Brand Name: Trilisate Usage: Arthritis; mild-to-moderate pain and fever. Possible Side Effects: Tinging in the ears and hearing loss, nausea, vomiting, gastric distress, hidden bleeding, rash, hypersensitivity manifested by shock and/or asthma. Interactions With Other Drugs: Ammonium chloride: increased blood levels of salicylates. Antacids in high doses: decreased levels of salicylates. Corticosteroids: enhance salicylate elimination. Monitor for decreased salicylate effect. Oral anticoagulants and heparin: increase risk of bleeding. Avoid using together if possible. Other Considerations: Do not use if you have gastric ulcer or gastric bleeding. Recommended that it not be given to children or teenagers with chicken pox or influenza-like illness. Take with food or full glass of water. ! @DIFLUNISAL Brand Names: Dolobid Usage: Mild to moderate pain and osteoarthritis Possible Side Effects: Dizziness, insomnia, headache, ringing in the ears, nausea, dyspepsia, gastrointestinal pain, diarrhea, vomiting, constipation, excess gas, rash, itching. Interactions With Other Drugs: Aspirin, antacids: Decreased diflunisal blood levels. Other Considerations: May take with water, milk, or meals. ! @MECLOFENAMATE BRAND NAMES Meclomen BASIC INFORMATION Habit forming? No Prescription needed? Yes Available as generic? No Drug class: Anti-inflammatory (non-steroid) USES Treatment for joint pain, stiffness, inflammation and swelling of arthritis and gout. DOSAGE AND USAGE INFORMATION How to take: Capsule--Swallow with liquid or food to lessen stomach irritation. If you can't swallow whole, open capsule and take with liquid or food. When to take: At the same times each day. If you forget a dose: Take as soon as you remember up to 2 hours late. If more than 2 hours, wait for next scheduled dose (don't double this dose). What drug does: Reduces tissue concentration of prostaglandins (hormones which produce inflammation and pain). Time lapse before drug works: Begins in 4 to 24 hours. May require 3 weeks regular use for maximum benefit. Don't take with: See interaction column and consult doctor. OVERDOSE Symptoms: Confusion, agitation, incoherence, convulsions, possible hemorrhage from stomach or intestine, coma. What to do: *Dial 0 (operator) or 911 (emergency) for an ambulance or medical help. Then give first aid immediately. *See emergency information. POSSIBLE ADVERSE REACTIONS OR SIDE EFFECTS Symptoms What to do ------------------------------------------------------ Life-threatening: None expected. Common: *Dizziness, nausea, pain. Continue. Call doctor when convenient. *Headache. Continue. Tell doctor at next visit. Infrequent: *Depression; drowsiness; Continue. Call doctor when ringing in ears; convenient. constipation or diarrhea; vomiting; swollen feet, legs. Rare: *Convilsions; confusion; Discontinue. Call doctor rash, hives, or itchy right away. skin; blurred vision; black, bloody or tarry stool; difficult breathing; tightness in chest; rapid heartbeat; unusual bleeding or bruising; blood in urine; jaundice. *Frequent, painful or Continue. Call doctor when difficult urination; convenient. fatigue, weakness. WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Don't take if: *You are allergic to aspirin or any non-steroid, anti-inflammatory drug. *You have gastritis, peptic ulcer, enteritis, ileitis, ulcerative colitis, asthma, heart failure, high blood pressure or bleeding problems. *You are younger than 15. Before you start, consult your doctor: *If you have epilepsy. *If you have Parkinson's disease. *If you have been mentally ill. *If you have had kidney disease or impaired kidney function. Over age 60: Adverse reactions and side effects may be more frequent and severe than in younger persons. Pregnancy: Studies inconclusive on harm to unborn child. Decide with your doctor whether drug benefits justify risk to unborn child. Breast-feeding: May harm child. Avoid. Infants and children: Not recommended for anyone younger than 15. Use only under medical supervision. Prolonged use: *Eye damage. *Reduced hearing. *Sore throat, fever. *Weight gain. Skin and sunlight: No problems expected. Driving, piloting or hazardous work: Don't drive or pilot aircraft until you learn how medicine affects you. Don't work around dangerous machinery. Don't climb ladders or work in high places. Danger increases if you drink alcohol or take medicine affecting alertness and reflexes, such as antihistamines, tranquilizers, sedatives, pain medicine, narcotics and mind-altering drugs. Discontinuing: Don't discontinue without consulting doctor. Dose may require gradual reduction if you have taken drug for a long time. Doses of other drugs may also require adjustment. Others: No problems expected. POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER DRUGS Generic Name or Drug Class Combined Effect --------------------------------------------------------- Acebutolol Decreased antihypertensive effect of acebutolol. Anticoagulants (oral) Increased risk of bleeding. Aspirin Increased risk of stomach ulcer. Cortisone drugs Increased risk of stomach ulcer. Furosemide Decreased diuretic effect of furosemide. Gold compounds Possible increased likelihood of kidney damage. Ketoprofen Increased possibility of internal bleeding. Minoxidil Decreased minoxidil effect. Oxprenolol Decreased antihypertensive effect of oxprenolol. Oxphenbutazone Possible stomach ulcer. Phenylbutazone Possible stomach ulcer. Probenecid Increased meclofenamate effect. Thyroid hormones Rapid heartbeat, blood- pressure rise. POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER SUBSTANCES Interacts with Combined effect ---------------------------------------------------------- Alcohol: Possible stomach ulcer or bleeding. Beverages: None expected. Cocaine: None expected. Foods: None expected. Marijuana: Increased pain relief from meclofenamate. Tobacco: None expected. ! @SULFASALAZINE BRAND NAMES Azulfidine Salazopyrin Azulfidine En-Tabs SAS-500 BASIC INFORMATION Habit forming? No Prescription needed? Yes Available as generic? Yes Drug class: Sulfa (sulfonamide) USES Treatment for ulceration and bleeding during active phase of ulcerative colitis. DOSAGE AND USAGE INFORMATION How to take: Tablet--Swallow with liquid. Instructions to take on empty stomach mean 1 hour before or 2 hours after eating. Liquid--Shake carefully before measuring. When to take: At the same times each day, evenly spaced. If you forget a dose: Take as soon as you remember up to 2 hours late. If more than 2 hours, wait for next scheduled dose (don't double this dose). What drug does: Anti-inflammatory action reduces tissue destruction in colon. Time lapse before drug works: 2 to 5 days. Don't take with: See interaction column and consult doctor. POSSIBLE ADVERSE REACTIONS OR SIDE EFFECTS ________________________________________________________________________ Symptoms What to do Life-threatening: None expected. Common: Itchy skin, rash. Discontinue. Call doctor right away. Headache, nausea, Continue. Call doctor when vomiting, diarrhea, when convenient. appetite loss. Orange urine. Continue. Tell doctor at next visit. Infrequent: Red, peeling or Discontinue. Call doctor right blistering skin; away. sore throat; fever; swallowing difficulty; unusual bruising; aching joints or muscles; jaundice. Dizziness. Continue. Call doctor when convenient. Rare: Painful urination; Discontinue. Call doctor right low back pain; away. numbness, tingling, burning feeling in feet and hands. OVERDOSE Symptoms: Less urine, bloody urine, coma. What to do: Dial 0 (operator) or 911 (emergency) for an ambulance or medical help. Then give first aid immediately. See emergency information. WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Don't take if: You are allergic to any sulfa drug. Before you start, consult your doctor: If you are allergic to carbonic anhydrase inhibitors, oral antidiabetics or thiazide or loop diuretics. If you are allergic by nature. If you have liver or kidney disease. If you have porphyria. If you have developed anemia from use of any drug. Over age 60: Adverse reactions and side effects may be more frequent and severe than in younger persons. Pregnancy: Risk ot unborn child outweighs drug benefits. Don't use. Breast-feeding: Drug passes into milk. Avoid drug or discontinue nursing until you finish medicine. Consult doctor for advice on maintaining milk supply. Infants and Children: Don't give to infants younger than 1 month. Prolonged use: May enlarge thyroid gland. You may become more susceptible to infections caused by germs not responsive to this drug. Request frequent blood counts, liver- and kidney-function studies. Skin and sunlight: May cause rash or intensify sunburn in areas exposed to sun or sunlamp. Driving, piloting or hazardous work: Avoid if you feel dizzy. Otherwise, no problems expected. Discontinuing: Don't discontinue without doctor's advice until you complete prescribed dose, even though symptoms diminish or disappear. Others: Drink 2 quarts of liquid each day to prevent adverse reactions. If you require surgery, tell anesthetist you take sulfa. Pentothal anesthesia should not be used. POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER DRUGS ________________________________________________________________________ Generic name or drug class Combined effect Aminobenzoate potassium Possible decreased sulfa effect. Antibiotics Decreased sulfa effect. Anticoagulants (oral) Increased anticoagulant effect. Anticonvulsants (hydantoin) Toxic effect on brain. Aspirin Increased sulfa effect. Calcium supplements Decreased sulfa effect. Digoxin Decreased digoxin effect. Iron supplements Decreased sulfa effect. Isoniazid Possible anemia. Methenamine Possible kidney blockage. Methotrexate Increased methotrexate effect. Oxyphenbutazone Increased sulfa effect. Para-aminosalicylic acid (PAS) Decreased sulfa effect. Penicillins Decreased penicillin effect. Phenylbutazone Increased sulfa effect. Probenecid Increased sulfa effect. Sulfinpyrazone Increased sulfa effect. Sulfonureas May increase hypoglycemic action. Trimethoprim Increased sulfa effect. Vitamin C Possible kidney damage. Avoid large doses of vitamin C. POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER SUBSTANCES ________________________________________________________________________ Interacts with Combined effect Alcohol: Increased alcohol effect. Beverages: Less than Kidney damage. 2 quarts of fluid daily. Cocaine: None expected. Foods: None expected. Marijuana: None expected. Tobacco: None expected. ! @CAPTOPRIL Brand Name: Capoten Usage: Contol high blood pressure; aid in relief of heart failure. Possible Side Effects: Increased heart rate, low blood pressure, loss of taste, lack of appetite, rash, itching, dizziness, fainting. Interactions With Other Drugs: Inflammation reducing drugs including aspirin: may reduce effectiveness. Potassium supplements: increased risk of too high a level of Potassium. Antacids: Decreased captopril effect. Other Considerations: Report any sign of infection (sore throat, fever) to doctor. Take 1 hour before meals. Avoid sudden changes in position as may cause dizziness. ! @CLONIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE Brand Names: Catapres, Catapres-TTS Usage: Control high blood pressure; to suppress abstinance symptoms during narcotics withdrawal. Possible Side Effects: Drowsiness, dizziness, fatigue, sedation, nervousness, headache, dizziness on changing position quickly, mouth dryness, constipation, itching. Interactions With Other Drugs: Antidepressants: may increase effect of Catepres. Use together cautiously. Propranolol: Unpredictable blood pressure response. Other Considerations: Take drug exactly as prescribed. Do not discontinue abruptly. May cause drowsiness, but tolerance to this will develop. Avoid sudden position changes to minimize dizziness. ! @HYDRALAZINE HYDROCHLORIDE Brand Names: Apresoline, Hydralyn, Rolazine Usage: Reduce high blood pressure, aid in relieving congestive heart failure, by injection to reduce high blood pressure quickly. Possible Side Effects: Headache, dizziness on changing position quickly, increased heart rate, angina, palpitations, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, decreased appetite, rash, weight gain. Interactions With Other Drugs: Diazoxide: May cause severe lowering of blood pressure. Use together cautiously. Other Considerations: Call doctor immediately on development of sore throat, fever, muscle and joint aches, skin rash). Take drug exactly as prescribed. Do not discontinue suddenly. Take with meals to increase absorption. ! @METHYLDOPA Brand Name: Aldomet Usage: For long lasting mild to severe high blood pressure. Possible Side Effects: Sedation, headache, weakness, dizziness, decreased mental acuity, depression, nightmares, decreased heart rate, swelling, weight gain, dry mouth, nasal stuffiness, diarrhea, skin rash, drug-induced fever. Interactions With Other Drugs: Norepinephrine, phenothiazines, certain antidepressants, amphetamines: May increase blood pressure. Use with caution. Other Considerations: Report any side effects, particularly unexplained fever, to doctor. Weigh daily. Notify doctor of any weight increase. Urine may turn dark in toilet bowls treated with bleach. Take drug exactly as prescribed. Do not stop drug suddenly. Minimize dizziness by rising slowly and avoiding sudden position changes. Mouth dryness can be relieved with sugarless chewing gum, sour hard candy, or ice chips. ! @METOPROLOL TARTRATE Brand Names: Lopressor Usage: To reduce high blood pressure. Possible Side Effects: Fatigue, lethargy, decreased heart rate, low blood pressure, congestive heart failure, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, rahs, fever. Interactions With Other Drugs: Insulin, hypoglycemic drugs: can alter dosage requirements in previously stabilized diabetics. Cardiac medications: excessively slow heart rate. Barbiturates, rifampin: May decrease effect of metoprolol. Chlorpromazine, cimetidine: May increase effect of metoprolol. Indomethacin: decrease in effectiveness of metoprolol. Other Considerations: Do not discontinue drug abruptly. Call doctor if unpleasant side effects develop. Give consistently with meals. Food may increase absorption. ! @PRAZOSIN HYDROCHLORIDE Brand Name: Minipress Usage: Mild to moderate high blood pressure Possible Side Effects: Dizziness, headache, drowsiness, weakness, depression, palpitations, blurred vision, dry mouth, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal cramps, constipation, nausea. Interactions With Other Drugs: Propranolol: fainting may occur. Sit or lie down if you feel dizzy. Other Considerations: Take exactly as prescribed. Do not discontinue suddenly. Call doctor if unpleasant side effects develop. Rise slowly and avoid sudden position changes to minimize dizziness. Mouth dryness can be relieved with sugarless chewing gum, sour hard candy, or ice chips. ! @HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE BRAND NAMES Aldactazide Hydroserp Oretic Aldoril Hydroserpine Oreticyl Apo-Hydro Hydrotensin Reserpazide Butaserpazide Hydrozide-Z-50 Ser-Ap-Es Butizide Hyperetic Serpasil-Esidrix Diuchlor H Inderide Singoserp-Esidrix Diupres Mallopress SK-Hydrochlorothiazide Dyazide Maxzide Spironazide Esidrix Mictrin Thiuretic Esimil Moduretic Timolide H-H-R Naquival Timolol and H. Hydrid Natrimax Tri-Hydroserpine Hydro-Aquil Nefrol Unipres Hydrochlor. Intensol Neo-Codema Urozide HydroDIURIL Novohydrazide Zide Hydropres BASIC INFORMATION Habit forming? No Prescription needed? Yes Available as generic? Yes Drug class: Antihypertensive, diuretic (thiazide) USES Controls, but doesn't cure high, high blood pressure. Reduces fluid retention (edema). DOSAGE & USAGE INFORMATION How to take: Tablet or liquid--Swallow with liquid. If you can't swallow whole, crumble tablet and take with liquid or food. When to take: At the same time each day. If you forget a dose: Take as soon as you remember up to 2 hours late. If more than 2 hours, wait for next scheduled dose (don't double this dose). What drug does: Forces sodium and water excretion, reducing body fluid. Relaxes muscle cells of small arteries. Reduced body fluid and relaxed arteries lower blood pressure. Time lapse before drug works: 4 to 6 hours. May require several weeks to lower blood pressure. Don't take with: See interaction column and consult doctor. Non-prescription drugs without consulting doctor. POSSIBLE ADVERSE REACTIONS OR SIDE EFFECTS Symptoms What to do ______________________________________________________________________ Life-threatening: None expected. Common: None expected. Infrequent: Blurred vision, Discontinue. Call doctor severe abdominal pain, right away. nausea, vomiting, irregular heartbeat, weak pulse. Dizziness, mood Continue. Call doctor when change, headache, convenient. weakness, tiredness, weight changes. Dry mouth, thirst. Continue. Tell doctor at next visit. Rare: Rash or hives. Discontinue. Seek emergency treatment. Sore throat, Discontinue. Call doctor fever, jaundice. right away. OVERDOSE Symptoms: Cramps, weakness, drowsiness, weak pulse, coma. What to do: Dial 0 (operaotr) or 911 (emergency) for an ambulance or medical help. Then give first aid immediately. See emergency information. WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Don't take if: You are allergic to any thiazide diuretic drug. Before you start, consult your doctor: If you are allergic to any sulfa drug. If you have gout. If you have liver, pancreas or kidney disorder. Over age 60: Adverse reactions and side effects may be more frequent and severe than in younger persons, especially dizziness and excessive potassium loss. Pregnancy: Risk to unborn child outweighs drug benefits. Don't use. Breast-feeding: Drug passes into milk. Avoid drug or discontinue nursing. Infants & children: No problems expected. Prolonged use: You may need medicine to treat high blood pressure for the rest of your life. Skin and sunlight: May cause rash or intensify sunburn in areas exposed to sun or sunlamp. Driving, piloting or hazardous work: Don't drive or pilot aircraft until you learn how medicine affects you. Don't work around dangerous machinery. Don't climb ladders or work in high places. Danger increases if you drink alcohol or take medicine affecting alertness and reflexes, such as antihistamines, tranquilizers, sedatives, pain medicine, narcotics and mind-altering drugs. Others: Hot weather and fever may cause dehydration and drop in blood pressure. Dose may require temporary adjustment. Weigh daily and report any unexpected weight decreases to your doctor. May cause rise in uric acid, leading to gout. May cause blood-sugar rise in diabetics. POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER DRUGS Generic name or drug class Combined effect ______________________________________________________________________ ACE inhibitors: captopril, Decreased blood pressure. enalapril, lisinopril Allopurinol Decreased allopurinol effect. Amiodarone Increased risk of heartbeat irregularity due to low potassium. Amphotericin B Increased potassium. Antidepressants, Dangerous drop in blood tricyclic pressure. Avoid combination unless under medical supervision. Antidiabetic agents (oral) Increased blood sugar. Antihypertensives Increased hypertensive effect. Barbiturates Increased hydrochlorothiazide effect. Beta-adrenergic blockers Increased antihypertensive effect. Dosages of both drugs may require adjustments. Calcium Supplements Increased calcium in blood. Cholestyramine Decreased hydrochlorothiazide effect. Colestipol Decreased hydrochlorothiazide effect. Cortisone drugs Excessive potassium loss that causes dangerous heart rhythms. Digitalis preparations Excessive potassium loss that causes dangerous heart rhythms. Diuretics (thiazide) Increased effect of other thiazide diuretics. Indapamide Increased diuretic effect Indomethacin Decreased hydrochlorothiazide effect. Labetolol Increased antihypertensive effects. Lithium Increased effect of lithium. MAO inhibitors Increased hydrochlorothiazide effect. Nitrates Excessive blood pressure drop. Opiates Dizziness or weakness when standing up or after sitting or lying down. POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER SUBSTANCES Interacts with Combined effect ______________________________________________________________________ Alcohol: Dangerous blood pressure drop. Beverages: None expected. Cocaine: None expected. Foods: Licorice. Excessive potassium loss that causes dangerous heart thythms. Marijuana: May increase blood pressure. Tobacco: None expected. ! @TRIAMTERENE BRAND NAMES Dyazide Maxzide Dyrenium BASIC INFORMATION Habit forming? No Prescription needed? Yes Available as generic? No Drug class: Antihypertensive, diuretic. USES Reduces fluid retention (edema) Reduces potassium loss. DOSAGE AND USAGE INFORMATION How to take: Capsule--Swallow with liquid or food to lessen stomach irritation. If you can't swallow whole, open capsule and take with liquid or food. When to take: *1 dose per day--take after breakfast. *More than 1 dose per day--take last dose no later than 6 pm. If you forget a dose: Take as soon as you remember up to 6 hours late. If more than 6 hours, wait for next scheduled dose (don't double this dose). What drug does: Increases urine production to eliminate sodium and water from body while conserving potassium. Time lapse before drug works: 2 hours. May require 2 to 3 days for maximum benefit. Don't take with: See interaction column and consult doctor. POSSIBLE ADVERSE REACTIONS OR SIDE EFFECTS Symptoms What to do ______________________________________________________________________ Life-threatening: Hives, rash, intense Seek emergency treatment itching, faintness immediately. soon after a dose (anaphylaxis). Common: None expected. Infrequent: Drowsiness, thirst, Discontinue. Call doctor dry mouth, confusion, right away. irregular heartbeat, shortness of breath, kidney stones, unusual tiredness, weakness. Diarrhea Continue. Call doctor when convenient. Anxiety Continue. Tell doctor at next visit. Rare: Rash, sore throat, Discontinue. Call doctor fever, red or inflamed right away. tongue, unusual bleeding or bruising. Headache Continue. Tell doctor at next visit. OVERDOSE Symptoms: Lethargy, nausea, vomiting, hypotension, irregular heartbeat, coma. What to do: Dial 0 (operator) or 911 (emergency) for an ambulance or medical help. Then give first aid immediately. If patient is unconscious and not breathing, give mouth-to-mouth breathing. If there is no heartbeat, use cardiac massage and mouth-to-mouth breathing (CPR). Don't try to make patient vomit. If you can't get help quickly, take patient to nearest emergency facility. See emergency information. WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Don't take if: You are allergic to triamterene. You have had severe liver or kidney disease. Before you start, consult your doctor: If you have gout, diabetes, kidney stones. If you will have surgery within 2 months, including dental surgery, requiring general or spinal anesthesia. Over age 60: Warm weather or fever can decrease blood pressure. Dose may require adjustment. Extended use can increase blood clots. Pregnancy: No proven harm to unborn child. Avoid if possible. Breast-feeding: Present in milk. Avoid. Infants and children: Used infrequently. Use only under medical supervision. Prolonged use: Potassium retention which may lead to heart-rhythm problems. Skin and sunlight: May cause rash or intensify sunburn in areas exposed to sun or sunlamp. Driving, piloting or hazardous work: Avoid if you feel drowsy or confused. Otherwise, no problems expected. Discontinuing: Don't discontinue without consulting doctor. Dose may require gradual reduction if you have taken drug for a long time. Doses of other drugs may also require adjustment. Others: No problems expected. POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER DRUGS Generic name or drug class Combined effect ______________________________________________________________________ ACE inhibitors: Possible excessive potassium captopril, enalapril, in blood. lisinopril. Amiloride Dangerous retention of potassium. Amiodarone Increased risk of heartbeat irregularity due to low potassium. Antihypertensives, other Increased effect of other antihypertensives. Calcium supplements Increased calcium in blood. Digitalis preparations Possible decreased digitalis effect. Indomethacin Possible acute renal failure. Lithium Increased lithium effect. Nitrates Excessive blood pressure drop. Potassium supplements Possible excessive potassium retention. Spironolactone Dangerous retention of potassium. POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER SUBSTANCES Interacts with Combined effect ______________________________________________________________________ Alcohol: None expected. Beverages: None expected. Cocaine: Decreased triamterene effect. Foods: Salt. Don't restrict unless directed by doctor. Marijuana: Daily use--Fainting likely. Tobacco: None expected. ! @DIGITALIS PREPARATIONS BRAND AND GENERIC NAMES (Generic name in capitals) Crystodigin Gitaligen Crystogin GITALIN Digifortis Lanoxicaps Digiglusin Lanoxin DIGITALIS Natigozine DIGITOXIN Novodigoxin DIGOXIN Purodigin BASIC INFORMATION Habit forming? No Prescription needed? Yes Available as generic? Yes Drug class: Digitalis preparations USES Strengthens weak heart-muscle contractions to prevent congestive heart failure. Corrects irregular heartbeat. DOSAGE AND USAGE INFORMATION How to take: Tablet or capsule--Swallow with liquid. If you can't swallow shole, crumble tablet or open capsule and take with liquid or food. Liquid--Dilute dose in beverage before swallowing. When to take: At the same time each day. If you forget a dose: Take as soon as you remember up to 12 hours late. If more than 12 hours, wait for next scheduled dose (don't double this dose). What drug does: Strengthens heart-muscle contraction. Delays nerve impulses to heart. Time lapse before drug works: May require regular use for a week or more. Don't take with: Non-prescription drugs without consulting doctor. See interaction column and consult doctor. POSSIBLE ADVERSE REACTIONS OR SIDE EFFECTS Symptoms What To Do Life-threatening: None expected Common: Appetite loss, diarrhea Continue. Call doctor when convenient. Infrequent: Drowsiness, lethargy, Discontinue. Call doctor disorientation. right away. Rare: Rash, hives Discontinue. Call doctor right away. Double or yellow- Continue. Call doctor green vision; when convenient. enlarged, sensitive male breasts; tiredness; weakness. OVERDOSE Symptoms: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, vision disturbances with halos around lights, irregular heartbeat, confusion, hallucinations, convulsions. What to do: Dial 0 (operator) or 911 (emergency) for an ambulance or medical help. Then give first aid immediately. See emergency information. WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Don't take if: You are allergic to any digitalis preparation. Your heartbeat is slower than 50 beats per minute. Before you start, consult your doctor: If you have taken another digitalis preparation in past 2 weeks. If you have taken a diuretic within 2 weeks. If you have liver or kidney disease. If you have a thyroid disorder. If you will have surgery within 2 months, including dental surgery, requiring general of spinal anesthesia. Over age 60: Adverse reactions and side effects may be more frequent and severe than in younger persons. Pregnancy: Studies inconclusive on harm to unborn child. Consult your doctor. Breast-feeding: Drug filters into milk. May harm child. Avoid. Infants and children: Use only under medical supervision. Prolonged use: No problems expected. Skin and sunlight: No problems expected. Driving, piloting or hazardous work: Possible vision disturbances. Otherwise, no problems expected. Discontinuing: Don't stop without doctor's advice. Others: No problems expected. POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER DRUGS Generic Name or Class of Drugs Combined Effect Albuterol Increased risk of heartbeat irregularity. Amiodarone Increased digitalis effect. Antacids Decreased digitalis effect. Anticonvilsants Increased digitalis (hydantoin) effect at first, then decreased. Beta-adrenergic blockers Increased digitalis effect. Calcium supplements Decreased digitalis effect. Cortisone drugs Digitalis toxicity. Diuretics Possible digitalis toxicity. Ephedrine Disturbed heart rhythm. Avoid. Epinephrine Disturbed heart rhythm. Avoid. Flecainide May increase digitalis blood level. Guanethidine Increased digitalis effect. Indapamide Excessive potassium loss that may cause irregular heartbeat. Laxatives Decreased digitalis effect. Oxyphenbutazone Decreased digitalis effect. Phenobarbital Decreased digitalis effect. Phenylbutazone Decreased digitalis effect. Potassium supplements Overdosage of either drug may cause severe heartbeat irregularity. Quinidine Increased digitalis effect. Rauwolfia alkaloids Increased digitalis effect. Thyroid hormones Digitalis toxicity. POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER SUBSTANCES Interacts With Combined Effect Alcohol None expected. Beverages Caffeine drinks. Irregular heartbeat. Avoid. Cocaine Irregular heartbeat. Avoid. Foods None expected. Marijuana Decreased digitalis effect. Tobacco Irregular heartbeat. Avoid. ! @DIPYRIDAMOLE BRAND NAMES Apo-Dipyridamole Pyridamole Persantine SK-Dipyridamole BASIC INFORMATION Habit forming? No Prescription needed? U.S.: yes - Canada: No Available as generic? Yes Drug class: Coronary vasodilator USES Reduces frequency and intensity of angina attacks. Prevents blood clots after heart surgery. DOSAGE AND USAGE INFORMATION How to take: Tablet or capsule - swallow with liquid. If you can't swallow whole, crumble tablet or open capsule and take with liquid. When to take: 1 hour before meals. If you forget a dose: Take as soon as you remember up to 2 hours late. If more than 2 hours, wait for next scheduled dose (don't double this dose). What drug does: Probably dilates blood vessels to increase oxygen to heart. Prevents platelet clumping, which causes blood clots. Time lapse before drug works: 3 months of continual use. POSSIBLE ADVERSE REACTIONS OR SIDE EFFECTS Symptoms What to do Life-threatening: None expected. Common: None expected. Infrequent: * Dizziness, fainting, Discontinue. Call doctor headache. right away. *Red flush, rash, Continue. Call doctor nausea, vomiting, when convenient. cramps, weakness. Rare: None expected. OVERDOSE Symptoms: Decreased blood pressure; weak, rapid pulse; cold, clammy skin; collapse. What to do: *Dial 0 (operator) or 911 (emergency) for an ambulance or medical help. Then give first aid immediately. *If patient is unconscious and not breathing, give mouth-to-mouth breathing. If there is no heartbeat, use cardiac massage and mouth-to-mouth breathing (CPR). Don't try to make patient vomit. If you can't get help quickly, take patient to nearest emergency facility. *See emergency information. WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Don't take if: You are allergic to dipyridamole. You are recovering from a heart attack. Before you start, consult your doctor: If you have low blood pressure. If you have liver disease. Over age 60: Begin treatment with small doses. Pregnancy: No proven harm to unborn child. Avoid if possible. Breast-feeding: No proven problems. Consult doctor. Infants and children: Not recommended. Prolonged use: No problems expected. Skin and sunlight: No problems expected. Driving, piloting or hazardous work: Avoid if you feel dizzy. Otherwise, no problems expected. Discontinuing: Don't discontinue without doctor's advice until you complete prescribed dose, even though symptoms diminish or disappear. Others: Drug increases your ability to be active without angina pain. Avoid excessive physical exertion that might injure heart. POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER DRUGS Generic Name or Drug Class Combined Effect Anticoagulants (oral) Increased anticoagulant effect. Bleeding tendency. Antihypertensives Increased antihypertensive effect. Aspirin Increased dipyridamole effect. Dose may need adjustment. POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER SUBSTANCES Interacts With Combined Effect Alcohol May lower blood pressure excessively. Beverages: None expected. Cocaine No proven problems. Foods Decreased dipyridamole absorption unless taken 1 hour before eating. Marijuana Daily use--Decreased dipyridamole effect. Tobacco May decrease dipyridamole Nicotine effect. ! @DISOPYRAMIDE BRAND NAMES Norpace Rythmodan Norpace CR Rythmodan-LA BASIC INFORMATION Habit forming? No Prescription needed? Yes Available as generic? Yes Drug class: Antiarrhythmic USES Corrects heart rhythm disorders. DOSAGE AND USAGE INFORMATION How to take: Tablet or capsule--Swallow with liquid. If you can't swallow whole, crumble tablet or open capsule and take with liquid or food. When to take: At the same times each day. If you forget a dose: Take as soon as you remember up to 2 hours late. If more than 2 hours, wait for next scheduled dose (don't double this dose). What drug does: Delays nerve impulses to heart to regulate heartbeat. Time lapse before drug works: Begins in 30 to 60 minutes. Must use for 5 to 7 days to determine effectiveness. POSSIBLE ADVERSE REACTIONS OR SIDE EFFECTS Symptoms What to do Life-threatening: None expected. Common: Hypoglycemia Discontinue. Call doctor right away. Dry mouth, constipation, Continue. Call doctor painful or difficult when convenient. urination, rapid weight gain. Infrequent: Dizziness, fainting, Discontinue. Call doctor confusion, nervousness, right away. depression, chest pain, slow or fast heartbeat. Swollen feet. Continue. Call doctor when convenient. Rare: Sore throat with Discontinue. Call doctor fever, jaundice. right away. Eye pain, diminished Continue. Call doctor sex drive. when convenient. OVERDOSE Symptoms: Blood-pressure drop, irregular heartbeat. What to do: *Dial 0 (operator) or 911 (emergency) for an ambulance or medical help. Then give first aid immediately. *If patient is unconscious and not breathing, give mouth-to-mouth breathing. If there is no heartbeat, use cardiac massage and mouth-to-mouth breathing (CPR). Don't try to make patient vomit. If you can't get help quickly, take patient to nearest emergency facility. *See emergency information. WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Don't take if: You are allergic to disopyramide or any antiarrhythmic. You have second- or third-degree heart block. Before you start, consult your doctor: If you react unfavorably to other antiarrhythmic drugs. If you have had heart disease. If you have low blood pressure. If you have liver disease. If you have glaucoma. If you have enlarged prostate. If you have myasthenia gravis. If you take digitalis preparations or diuretics. Over age 60: May require reduced dose. More likely to have difficulty urinating or be constipated. More likely to have blood-pressure drop. Pregnancy: No proven harm to unborn child. Avoid if possible. Breast-feeding: Drug passes into milk. Avoid drug or discontinue nursing until you finish medicine. Consult doctor for advice on maintaining milk supply. Infants and children: Safety not established. Don't use. Prolonged use: No problems expected. Skin and sunlight: No problems expected. Driving, piloting or hazardous work: Don't drive or pilot aircraft until you learn how medicine affects you. Don't work around dangerous machinery. Don't climb ladders or work in high places. Danger increases if you drink alcohol or take medicine affecting alertness and reflexes, such as antihistamines, tranquilizers, sedatives, pain medicine, narcotics, or mind-altering drugs. Discontinuing: Don't discontinue without doctor's advice until you complete prescribed dose, even though symptoms diminish or disappear. Others: If new illness, injury or surgery occurs, tell doctors of disopyramide use. POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER DRUGS Generic Name or Drug Class Combined Effect Ambenonium Decreased ambenonium effect. Anticholinergics Increased anticholinergic effect. Anticoagulants (oral) Increased anticoagulant effect. Antihypertensives Increased antihypertensive effect. Antimyasthenics Decreased antimyasthenic effect. Flecainide Possible irregular heartbeat. Tocainide Increased likelihood of adverse reactions with either drug. POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER SUBSTANCES Interacts With Combined Effect Alcohol Decreased blood pressure and blood sugar. Use caution. Beverages None expected. Cocaine Irregular heartbeat. Foods None expected. Marijuana Unpredictable. May decrease disopyramide effect. Tobacco May decrease disopyramide effect. ! @PROPRANOLOL BRAND NAMES Apo-Propranolol Inderide Detensol Novopranol Inderal Panolol Inderal LA pms-Propranolol BASIC INFORMATION Habit forming? No Prescription needed? Yes Available as generic? Yes Drug class: Beta-adrenergic blocker USES .Reduces angina attacks. .Stabilizes irregular heartbeat. .Lowers blood pressure. .Reduces frequency of migraine headaches. (Does not relieve headache pain.) .Other uses prescribed by your doctor. DOSAGE & USAGE INFORMATION How to take: Tablet, liquid or extended-release capsule--Swallow with liquid. If you can't swallow whole, crumble tablet or open capsule and take with liquid or food. Don't crush capsule. When to take: With meals or immediately after. If you forget a dose: Take as soon as you remember. Return to regular schedule, but allow 3 hours between doses. What drug does: .Blocks certain actions of sympathetic nervous system. .Lowers heart's oxygen requirements. .Slows nerve impulses through heart. .Reduces blood vessel contraction in heart, scalp and other body parts. Time lapse before drug works: 1 to 4 hours. Don't take with: Non-prescription drugs or drugs in interaction column without consulting doctor. POSSIBLE ADVERSE REACTIONS OR SIDE EFFECTS Symptoms What to do ___________________________________________________________________ Life-threatening: Congestive heart failure. Discontinue. Seek emergency treatment. Common: .Pulse slower than 50 Discontinue. Call doctor beats per minute. right away. .Drowsiness, fatigue, Continue. Call doctor numbness or tingling when convenient. of fingers or toes, dizziness, diarrhea, nausea, weakness. .Cold hands or feet; Continue. Tell doctor dry mouth, eyes and at next visit. skin. Infrequent: .Hallucinations, Discontinue. Call doctor nightmares, insomnia, right away. headache, difficult breathing, joint pain, anxiety. .Confusion, reduced Continue. Call doctor when alertness, depression, convenient. impotence. .Constipation. Continue. Tell doctor at next visit. Rare: .Rash, sore throat, Discontinue. Call doctor fever. right away. .Unusual bleeding and Continue. Call doctor when bruising; dry, burning convenient. eyes; impotence. OVERDOSE Symptoms: Weakness, slow or weak pulse, blood-pressure drop, fainting, difficulty breathing, convulsions, cold and sweaty skin. What to Do: .Dial 0 (operator) or 911 (emergency) for an ambulance or medical help. Then give first aid immediately. .See emergency information. WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Don't take if: .You are allergic to any beta-adrenergic blocker. .You have asthma. .You have hay fever symptoms. .You have taken MAO inhibitors in past 2 weeks. Before you start, consult your doctor: .If you have heart disease or poor circulation to the extremities. .If you have hay fever, asthma, chronic bronchitis, emphysema. .If you have overactive thyroid function. .If you have impaired liver or kidney function. .If you will have surgery within 2 months, including dental surgery, requiring general or spinal anesthesia. .If you have diabetes or hypoglycemia. Over age 60: Adverse reactions and side effects may b emore frequent and severe than in younger persons. Pregnancy: Risk to unborn child outweighs drug benefits. Don't use. Breast-feeding: Drug passes into milk. Avoid drug or discontinue nursing until you finish medicine. Consult doctor for advice on maintaining milk supply. Infants and children: Not recommended. Prolonged use: Weakens heart muscle contractions. Skin and sunlight: No problems expected. Driving, piloting or hazardous work: Don't drive or pilot aircraft until you learn how medicine affects you. Don't work around dangerous machinery. Don't climb ladders or work in high places. Danger increases if you drink alcohol or take medicine affecting alertness and reflexes. Discontinuing: Don't discontinue without consulting doctor. Dose may require gradual reduction if you have taken drug for a long time. Doses of other drugs may also require adjustment. Others: May mask hypoglycemia. POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER DRUGS Generic Name or Drug Class Combined Effect _______________________________________________________________________ ACE inhibitors: Increased antihypertensive captopril, enalapril, effects of both drugs. lisinopril Dosages may require adjustment. Antidiabetics Increased antidiabetic effect. Antihistamines Decreased antihistamine effect. Antihypertensives Increased antihypertensive effect. Barbiturates Increased barbiturate effect. Dangerous sedation. Beta-agonists Decreased beta-agonist effect. Betaxolol eyedrops Possible increased propronalol effect. Digitalis preparations Can either increase or decrease heart rate. Improves irregular heartbeat. Encainide Increased effect of toxicity on heart muscle. Indomethacin Decreased effect of propranolol. Insulin Hypoglycemic effects may be prolonged. Levobunolol eyedrops Possible increased propranolol effect. Molindone Increased tranquilizer effect. Narcotics Increased narcotic effect. Dangerous sedation. Nitrates Possible excessive blood-pressure drop. Non-steroidal Decreased antihypertensive effect anti-inflammatory of propranolol. drugs (NSAIDS) Phenytoin Decreased propranolol effect. Quinidine Slows heart excessively. Reserpine Increased reserpine effect. Excessive sedation and depression. Rifampin Decreased propranolol effect. Timolol eyedrops Possible increased propranolol effect. Tocainide May worsen congestive heart failure. Verapamil Increased effect of both drugs. _______________________________________________________________________ POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER SUBSTANCES Interacts with Combined effect _______________________________________________________________________ Alcohol Excessive blood-pressure drop. Avoid. Beverages None expected. Cocaine Irregular heartbeat. Avoid. Foods None expected. Marijuana Daily use--impaired circulation to hands and feet. Tobacco Possible irregular heartbeat. ! @ISOXSUPRINE BRAND NAMES Vasodilan Vasoprine BASIC INFORMATION Habit forming? No Prescription needed? Yes Available as generic? Yes Drug class: Vasodilator USES Improves poor blood circulation. DOSAGE AN USAGE INFORMATION How to take: Tablet--Swallow with liquid or food to lessen stomach irritation. If you can't swallow whole, crumble tablet and take with liquid or food. When to take: At the same times each day. If you forget a dose: Take as soon as you remember up to 2 hours late. If more than 2 hours, wait for next scheduled dose (don't double this dose). What drug does: Expands blood vessels, increasing flow and permitting distribution of oxygen and nutrients. Time lapse before drug works: 1 hour. POSSIBLE ADVERSE REACTIONS OR SIDE EFFECTS Symptoms What To Do Life-threatening: None expected. Common: Appetite loss, nausea, Discontinue. Call doctor vomiting. right away. Dizziness, faintness. Continue. Call doctor when convenient. Weakness, lethargy. Continue. Tell doctor at next visit. Infrequent: Rash. Discontinue. Call doctor right away. Rare: Rapid or irregular Discontinue. Call doctor heartbeat. right away. OVERDOSE Symptoms: Headache, dizziness, flush, vomiting, weakness, sweating, fainting, shortness of breath, coma. What to do: Dial 0 (operator) or 911 (emergency) for an ambulance or medical help. Then give first aid immediately. If patient is unconscious and not breathing, give mouth-to-mouth breathing. If there is no heartbeat, use cardiac massage and mouth-to-mouth breathing (CPR). Don't try to make patient vomit. If you can't get help quickly, take patient to nearest emergency facility. See emergency information. WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Don't take if: You are allergic to any vasodilator. You have any bleeding disease. Before you start, consult your doctor: If you have high blood pressure, hardening of the arteries or heart disease. If you plan to become pregnant within medication period. If you have glaucoma. Over age 60: Adverse reactions and side effects may be more frequent and severe than in younger persons. Pregnancy: Studies inconclusive on harm to unborn child. Decide with your doctor whether drug benefits justify risk to unborn child. Breast-feeding: No problems expected, but consult doctor. Infants and children: Not recommended. Prolonged use: No problems expected. Skin and sunlight: No problems expected, Driving, piloting or hazardous work: Avoid if you feel dizzy or faint. Otherwise, no problems expected. Discontinuing: Don't discontinue without doctor's advice until you complete prescribed dose, even though symptoms diminish or disappear. Others: Be cautious when arising from lying or sitting position, when climbing stairs, or if dizziness occurs. POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER DRUGS Generic Name or Drug Class Combined Effect None POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER SUBSTANCES Interacts With Combined Effect Alcohol None expected. Beverages Decreased stomach Milk irritation. Cocaine Decreased blood circulation to extremities. Avoid. Foods None expected. Marijuana Rapid heartbeat. Tobacco Decreased isoxsuprine effect. ! @NITRATES BRAND NAMES: Ang-O-Span, Cardilate, Coronex, Dilatrate-SR, Duotrate, The following are listed under their generic names (in capitals). ERYTHRITYL TETRANITRATE ISOSORBIDE DINITRATE Glyceryl Trinitrate Isotrate Iso-Bid Kaytrate Isochron Klavikordal Isogard Naptrate Isonate N-G-C Isonate TR Niong Isordil Nitro-Bid Nitrobon NITROGLYCERIN Nitrocap Nitroglyn Nitrocap T.D. Nitrol Nitrocardin Nitrolin Nitrodisc Nitro-Long Nitro-Dur Nitronet Nitrogard-SR Nitrong Nitrospan Nitrostablin Nitrostat Nitro-Time Novosorbide Onset PENTAERYTHRITOL TETRANITRATE Pentestan Pentol Pentol S.A. Pentraspan Pentraspan SR Pentritol Pentylan Peritrate Peritrate SA P.E.T.N. Sorate Sorbide Sorbide T.D. Sorbitrate Sorbitrate SA Susadrin Tranderm-Nitro Trates Tridil Vaso-80 Vasoglyn BASIC INFORMATION Habit forming? No Prescription needed? Yes Available as generic? Yes Drug class: Antianginal (nitrate) USES Reduces frequency and severity of angina attacks. DOSAGE AND USAGE INFORMATION How to take: *Extended-release tablets or capsules Swallow each dose whole with liquid. *Chewable tablet Chew tablet at earliest sign of angina, and hold in mouth for 2 minutes. *Regular tablet or capsule Swallow whole with liquid. Don't crush, chew or open. *Ointment Apply as directed. *Sublingual tablets Place under tongue every 3 to 5 minutes at earliest sign of angina. If you don't have complete relief with 3 or 4 tablets, call doctor. When to take: *Swallowed tablets Take at the same times each day, 1 or 2 hours after meals. *Ointment Follow prescription directions. If you forget a dose: Take as soon as you remember up to 2 hours late. If more than 2 hours, wait for next scheduled dose (don't double this dose). What drug does: Relaxes blood vessels, increasing blood flow to heart muscle. Time lapse before drug works: *Sublingual tablets 1 to 3 minutes. *Other forms 15 to 30 minutes. Will not stop an attack, but may prevent attacks. OVERDOSE Symptoms: Dizziness; blue fingernails and lips; fainting; shortness of breath; weak, fast heartbeat; convulsions. What to do: *Dial 0 (operator) or 911 (emergency) for an ambulance or medical help. Then give first aid immediately. *See section on emergency information. POSSIBLE ADVERSE REACTIONS OR SIDE EFFECTS Symptoms What to do Life-threatening: None expected. Common: Headache, flushed Continue. Tell doctor face and neck, dry at next visit. mouth, nausea, vomiting, rapid heartbeat. Infrequent: Fainting Discontinue. Call doctor right away. Restlessness, Continue. Call doctor Blurred vision. when convenient. Rare: Rash Discontinue. Call doctor right away. Severe irritation, Continue. Call doctor peeling. when convenient. WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Don't take if: You are allergic to nitrates, including nitroglycerin. Before you start, consult your doctor: If you are taking non-prescription drugs. If you plan to become pregnant within medication period. If you have glaucoma. If you have reacted badly to any vasodilator drug. If you drink alcoholic beverages or smoke marijuana. Over age 60: Adverse reactions and side effects may be more frequent and severe than in younger persons. Pregnancy: No proven harm to unborn child. Avoid if possible. Breast-feeding: No problems expected. Consult your doctor. Infants and children: Not recommended. Prolonged use: Drug may become less effective and require higher doses. Skin and sunlight: No problems expected. Driving, piloting or hazardous work: Don't drive or pilot aircraft until you learn how medicine affects you. Don't work around dangerous machinery. Don't climb ladders or work in high places. Danger increases if you drink alcohol or take medicine affecting alertness and reflexes. Discontinuing: Except for sublingual tablets, don't discontinue without doctor's advice until you complete prescribed dose, even though symptoms diminish or disappear. Others: If discomfort is not caused by angina, nitrate medication will not bring relief. Call doctor id discomfort persists. Periodic urine and laboratory blood studies of white cell counts recommended if you take nitrates. Keep sublingual tablets in original container. Always carry them with you, but keep from body heat if possible. POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER DRUGS Generic Name or Drug Class Combined Effect Anticholinergics Increased internal-eye pressure. Antidepressants Excessive blood-pressure (tricyclics) drop. Antihypertensives Excessive blood-pressure drop. Cholinergics Decreased cholinergic effect. Ephedrine Decreased nitrate effect. Labetolol Increased antihypertensive effects. Narcotics Excessive blood-pressure drop POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER SUBSTANCES Interacts With Combined Effect Alcohol Excessive blood-pressure drop Beverages None expected. Cocaine Flushed face and headache. Avoid. Marijuana Decreased nitrate effect. Tobacco Decreased nitrate effect. ! @NIFEDIPINE BRAND NAMES Adalat Procardia BASIC INFORMATION Habit forming? No Prescription needed? Yes Available as generic? No Drug class: Calcium-channel blocker, antiarrhythmic, antianginal. USES .Prevents angina attacks. .Treats Reynaud's disease. .Treats high blood pressure. .Treats spasm of the esophagus. DOSAGE AND USAGE INFORMATION How to take: Capsule or extended-release tablet--Swallow with liquid. When to take: At the same times each day 1 hour before or 2 hours after eating. If you forget a dose: Take as soon as you remember up to 2 hours late. If more than 2 hours, wait for next scheduled dose (don't double this dose). What drug does: .Reduces work that heart must perform. .Reduces normal artery pressure. .Increases oxygen to heart muscle. Time lapse before drug works: 1 to 2 hours. Don't take with: See Interaction column and consult doctor. POSSIBLE ADVERSE REACTIONS OR SIDE EFFECTS Symptoms What To Do _______________________________________________________________________ Life-threatening: None expected. Common: Tiredness, flushing, Continue. Tell doctor swelling of feet, at next visit. ankles and abdomen. Infrequent: .Unusually fast or Discontinue. Call unusually slow doctor right away. heartbeat, wheezing, cough, shortness of breath. .Dizziness; numbness Continue. Call doctor or tingling in hands when convenient. or feet; swelling of ankles, feet, legs; difficult urination. .Nausea Continue. Tell doctor constipation. at next visit. Rare: .Transient blindness, Discontinue. Seek increased angina. emergency treatment. .Fainting, chest pain, Discontinue. Call fever, rash, jaundice, doctor right away. depression, psychosis. .Arthritis, hair loss. Continue. Call doctor vivid dreams. when convenient. .Headache. Continue. Tell doctor at next visit. OVERDOSE Symptoms: Unusually fast or unusually slow heartbeat, loss of consciousness, cardiac arrest. What to do: .Dial 0 (operator) or 911 (emergency) for an ambulance or medical help. Then give first aid immediately. .If patient is unconscious and not breathing, give mouth-to-mouth breathing. If there is no heartbeat, use cardiac massage and mouth-to-mouth breathing (CPR). Don't try to make patient vomit. If you can't get help quickly, take patient to nearest emergency facility. .See emergency information. WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Don't take if: .You are allergic to nifedipine. .You have very low blood pressure. Before you start, consult your doctor: .If you have kidney or liver disease. .If you have high blood pressure. .If you have heart disease other than coronary-artery disease. Over age 60: Adverse reactions and side effects may be more frequent and severe than in younger persons. Pregnancy: No proven harm to unborn child. Avoid if possible. Breast-feeding: Safety not established. Avoid if possible. Infants and children: Not recommended. Prolonged use: No problems expected. Skin and sunlight: Increased sensitivity to sunlight. Driving, piloting or hazardous work: Avoid if you feel dizzy. Otherwise, no problems expected. Discontinuing: Don't discontinue without doctor's advice until you complete prescribed dose, even though symptoms diminish or disappear. Others: .Learn to check your own pulse rate. If it drops to 50 beats per minute or lower, don't take nifedipine until you consult your doctor. .Drug may lower blood-sugar level if daily dose is more than 60 mg. POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER DRUGS Generic Name or Drug Class Combined effect _______________________________________________________________________ ACE inhibitors: Possible excessive captopril, enalapril, potassium in blood. lisinopril Dosages may need adjustment. Antiarrhythmics Possible increased effect and toxicity of each drug. Anticoagulants Possible increased (oral) anticoagulant effect. Anticonvulsants Increased (hydantoin) anticonvulsant effect. Antihypertensives Dangerous blood pressure drop. Dosage may need adjustment. Beta-adrenergic Possible irregular heartbeat. blockers May worsen congestive heart failure. Calcium Possible decreased nifedipine (large doses) effect. Carbamazepine May increase carbamazepine effect and toxicity. Cimetidine Possible increased nifedipine effect and toxicity. Disopyramide May cause dangerously slow, fast or irregular heartbeat. Diuretics Dangerous blood pressure drop. Lithium Possible decreased lithium effect. Nitrates Reduced angina attacks. Phenytoin Possible decreased nifedipine effect. Quinidine Increased quinidine effect. Rifampin Decreased nifedipine effect. Theophylline May increase theophylline effect and toxicity. Tocainide Increased likelihood of adverse reactions from either drug. Vitamin D Decreased nifedipine effect. (large doses) _______________________________________________________________________ POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER SUBSTANCES Interacts with Combined effect _______________________________________________________________________ Alcohol: Dangerously low blood pressure. Avoid. Beverages: None expected. Cocaine: Possible irregular heartbeat. Avoid. Foods: None expected. Marijuana: Possible irregular heartbeat. Avoid. Tobacco: Possible rapid heartbeat. Avoid. ! @METHYSERGIDE BRAND NAMES Sansert BASIC INFORMATION Habit forming? Yes Prescription needed? Yes Available as generic? No Drug class: Vasoconstrictor (antiserotonin) USES Prevents migraine and other recurring vascular headaches. Not for acute attack. DOSAGE AND USAGE INFORMATION How to take: Tablet--Swallow with liquid or with food to lessen stomach irritation. If you can't swallow whole, crumble tablet and take with liquid or food. When to take: At the same times each day. If you forget a dose: Don't take missed dose. Wait for next scheduled dose (DON'T double this dose). What drug does: Blocks the action of serotonin, a chemical that constricts blood vessels. Time lapse before drug works: About 3 weeks. Don't take with: See interaction column and consult doctor. POSSIBLE ADVERSE REACTIONS OR SIDE EFFECTS Symptoms What to do _________________________________________________________________________ Life-threatening: None expected Common: .Itchy skin. Discontinue. Call doctor right away. .Nausea, vomiting, Continue. Call doctor when diarrhea, numbness convenient. or tingling of extremities. .Drowsiness, Continue. Tell doctor at next visit. constipation. Infrequent: .Anxiety, agitation, Discontinue. Call doctor right away. hallucinations, unusually fast or slow heartbeat. .Change in vision. Continue. Call doctor when convenient. Rare: .Extreme thirst, chest Discontinue. Call doctor right away. pain, shortness of breath, fever, pale or swollen extremities, leg cramps, lower back pain, side or groin pain. appetite loss, joint and muscle pain, rash, facial flush. .Painful or difficult Continue. Call doctor when convenient. urination. .Weight change, Continue. Tell doctor at next visit. hair loss, swollen feet and ankles. _____________________________________________________________________________ OVERDOSE Symptoms: Nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, severe diarrhea, lack of coordination, extreme thirst. What to do: Overdose unlikely to threaten life. If person takes much larger amount than prescribed, call doctor, poison-control center or hospital emergency room for instructions. WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Don't take if: .You are allergic to any antiserotonin. .You plan to become pregnant within medication period. .You have an infection. .You have a heart or blood-vessel disease. .You have a chronic lung disease. .You have a collagen (connective tissue) disorder. .You have impaired liver or kidney function. Before you start, consult your doctor: .If you have been allergic to any ergot preparation. .If you have had a peptic ulcer. Over age 60: Adverse reactions and side effects may be more frequent and severe than in younger persons. Pregnancy: Manufacturer suggests risk to unborn child outweighs drug benefits, even though studies are inconclusive. Breast-feeding: Drug probably passes into milk. Avoid drug or discontinue nursing until you finish medicine. Consult doctor for advice on maintaining milk supply. Infants and children: Not recommended. Prolonged use: Possible fibrosis, a condition in which scar tissue is deposited on heart valves, in lung tissue, blood vessels and internal organs. After 6 months, decrease dose over 2 to 3 weeks. Then discontinue for at least 2 months for re- evaluation. Skin and sunlight: No problems expected. Driving, piloting or hazardous work: Avoid if you feel drowsy or dizzy. Otherwise, no problems expected. Discontinuing: .Don't discontinue without consulting doctor. Dose may require gradual reduction if you have taken drug for a long time. doses of other drugs may also require adjustment. .Probably should discontinue drug if you don't improve after 3 weeks' use. Others: .Periodic laboratory tests for liver function and blood counts recommended. .Potential for abuse. .Some products contain tartrazine dye. Avoid, especially if you are allergic to aspirin. POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER DRUGS Generic Name or Drug Class Combined Effect _________________________________________________________________________ Ergot Preparations Unpredictable increased or decreased effect of either drug. Narcotics Decreased narcotic effect. POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER SUBSTANCES Interacts with Combined effect _________________________________________________________________________ Alcohol: None expected. However, alcohol may trigger a migraine headache. Beverages: Caffeine drinks. Decreased methysergide effect. Cocaine: May make headache worse. Foods: None expected. Avoid foods to which you are allergic. Marijuana: No proven problems. Tobacco: Blood-vessel constriction. Makes headache worse. ! @NARCOTIC AND ASPIRIN BRAND NAMES (Generic names in capitals) 222 Darvon-N with A.S.A. 282 Dolene Compound 292 Doxaphene Compound A&C with codeine DROCODE, ASPIRIN & CAFFEINE A.C.& C. Emcodeine Ancasal Empirin with Codeine Anexsia with Codeine HYDROCODONE, ASPIRIN & CAFFEINE Anexsia-D Instantine Plus A.S.A. and Codeine Novo AC&C Compound Oxycodan Ascriptin with Codeine OXYCODONE & ASPIRIN ASPIRIN & CODEINE PENTAZOCINE & ASPIRIN ASPIRIN, CODEINE & Percodan CAFFEINE Percodan-Demi Bexophene PROPOXYPHENE & ASPIRIN BUFFERED ASPIRIN & PROPOXYPHENE ASPIRIN & CODEINE CAFFEINE Codoxy SK-65 Compound Coryphen with Codeine SK-Oxycodone with Aspirin C2 with Codeine Synalgos-DC Damason-P Talwin Compound Darvon Compound Darvon with A.S.A. BASIC INFORMATION Habit forming? Yes Prescription needed? Yes Available as generic? Yes Drug class: Narcotic, analgesic, anti-inflammatory USES Reduces pain, fever, inflammation. Suppresses cough. DOSAGE AND USAGE INFORMATION How to take: Tablet or capsule--Swallow with liquid. If you can't swallow whole, crumble tablet or open capsule and take with liquid or food. When to take: When needed. No more often than every 4 hours. If you forget a dose: Take as soon as you remember. Wait 4 hours for next dose. What drug does: Affects hypothamamus, the part of the brain which regulates temperature by dilating small blood vessels in skin. Prevents clumping of platelets (small blood cells) so blood vessels remain open. Decreases prostaglandin effect. Suppresses body's pain messages. Reduces sensitivity of brain's cough-control center. Time lapse before drug works: 30 minutes. Don't take with: Tetracyclines. Space doses 1 hour apart. POSSIBLE ADVERSE REACTIONS OR SIDE EFFECTS Symptoms What To Do Life-threatening: Hives, rash, intense Seek emergency treatment itching, faintness immediately. soon after a dose (anaphylaxis). Clot or pain over Discontinue. Seek blood vessel, cold emergency treatment. hands, feet. Common: Nausea, abdominal Discontinue. Call doctor cramps or pain. right away. Dizziness, red or Continue. Call doctor flushed face, frequent when convenient. urination, unusual tiredness, ringing in ears, heartburn, indigestion. Infrequent: Constipation, Discontinue. Call doctor abdominal pain or right away. cramps, vomiting. Rare: Slow heartbeat; Discontinue. Call doctor change in vision; right away. black, bloody or tarry stool; blood in urine; jaundice. Depression, blurred Continue. Call doctor vision. when convenient. OVERDOSE Symptoms: Ringing in ears; nausea; vomiting; dizziness; fever; deep sleep; slow breathing; slow pulse; flushed, warm skin; constricted pupils; hallucinatins; convulsions; coma. What to do: Dial 0 (operator) or 911 (emergency) for an ambulance or medical help. Then give first aid immediately. If patient is unconscious and not breathing, give mouth-to-mouth breathing. If there is no heartbeat, use cardiac massage and mouth-to-mouth breathing (CPR). Don't try to make patient vomit. If you can't get help quickly, take patient to nearest emergency facility. See emergency information. WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Don't take if: You are allergic to any narcotic or subject to any substance abuse. You have a peptic ulcer of stomach of duodenum or a bleeding disorder. Before you start, consult your doctor: If you have impaired liver or kidney function, asthma or nasal polyps. If you have had stomach or duodenal ulcers, gout. If you will have surgery within 2 months, including dental surgery, requiring general or spinal anesthesia. Over age 60: More likely to be drowsy, dizzy, unsteady or constipated. Use only if absolutely necessary. More likely to cause hidden bleeding in stomach or intestines. Watch for dark stools. Pregnancy: Risk to unborn child outweighs drug benefits. Don't use. Breast-feeding: Drug passes into milk and may harm child. Avoid drug or discontinue nursing until you finish medicine. Consult doctor for advice on maintaining milk supply. Infants and children: Not recommended. Prolonged use: Causes psychologican and physican dependence (addiction) Kidney damage. Periodic kidney-function test recommended. Skin and sunlight: May cause rash or intensify sunburn in areas exposed to sun or sunlamp. Driving, piloting or hazardous work: Don't drive or pilot aircraft until you learn how medicine affects you. Don't work around dangerous machinery. Don't climb ladders or work in high places. Danger increases if you drink alcohol or take medicine affecting alertness and reflexes, such as antihistamines, tranquilizers, sedatives, pain medicine, narcotics and mind-altering drugs. Discontinuing: May be unnecessary to finish medicine. Follow doctor's instructions. Others: Aspirin can complicate surgery, pregnancy, labor and delivery, and illness. Urine tests for blood sugar may be inaccurate. POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER DRUGS Generic Name or Drug Class Combined Effect Acebutolol Decreased antihypertensive effect of acebutolol. Allopurinol Decreased allopurinol effect. Antacids Decreased aspirin effect. Anticoagulants Increased anticoagulant effect. Abnormal bleeding. Antidepressants Increased sedative effect. Antidiabetics (oral) Low blood sugar. Anti-inflammatory drugs Risk of stomach bleeding (non-steroid) and ulcers. Aspirin (other) Likely aspirin toxicity. Cortisone drugs Increased cortisone effect. Risk of ulcers and stomach bleeding. Furosemide Possible aspirin toxicity. Gold compounds Increased likelihood of kidney damage. Indomethacin Risk of stomach bleeding and ulcers. Methotrexate Increased methotrexate effect. Minoxidil Decreased minoxidil effect. Narcotics (other) Increased narcotic effect. Nitrates Excessive blood-pressure drop. Oxprenolol Decreased antihypertensive effect of oxprenolol. Para-aminosalicylic acid Possible aspirin toxicity. (PAS) Penicillins Increased effect of both drugs. Phenobarbital Decreased aspirin effect. Phenytoin Increased phenytoin effect. Probenecid Decreased probenecid effect. Propranolol Decreased aspirin effect. Rauwolfia alkaloids Decreased aspirin effect. Salicylates (other) Likely aspirin toxicity. Sedatives Increased sedative effect. Sleep inducers Increased sedative effect. Sleep inducer. Spironolactone Decreased spironolactone effect. Sulfinpyrazone Decreased sulfinpyrazone effect. Terfenadine Possible excessive sedation. May conceal symptoms of aspirin overdose, such as ringing in ears. Tranquilizers Increased sedative effect. Vitamin C (large doses) Possible aspirin toxicity. POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER SUBSTANCES Interacts With Combined Effect Alcohol Possible stomach irritation and bleeding. Increases alcohol's intoxicating effect. Avoid Beverages None expected. Cocaine Decreased cocaine toxic effects. Avoid. Foods None expected. Marijuana Impairs physical and mental performance. Avoid. Tobacco None expected. ! @NARCOTIC & ACETAMINOPHEN BRAND NAMES (Generic names in capitals) ACETAMINOPHEN & CODEINE Lortab 7 Aceta with Codeine MEPERIDINE & ACETAMINOPHEN Amacodone Norcet Atasol with Codeine Oxycocet Bancap-HC OXYCODONE & ACETAMINOPHEN Bayapap with Codeine PENTAZOCINE & ACETAMINOPHEN Codap Percocet Co-gesic Percocet-Demi Cotabs Phenaphen with Codeine Darvocet-N PROPOXYPHENE & ACETAMINOPHEN Demerol-APAP Proval Dolacet SK-APAP with Codeine Dolene-AP SK-Oxycodone and Dolo-Pap Acetaminophen Duradyne DHC SK-65 APAP Empracet with Codeine Talacen Exdol with Codeine T-Gesic Forte Hycodaphen Tylenol with Codeine HYDROCODONE & ACETAMINOPHEN Tylox Hydrogesic Ty-Tabs Lortab 5 Vicodin Wygesic BASIC INFORMATION Habit forming? Yes Prescription needed? Yes Available as generic? Yes Drug class: Narcotic, analgesic, fever-reducer USES Relieves pain. Suppresses cough. DOSAGE AND USAGE INFORMATION How to take: Tablet or capsule--Swallow with liquid. If you can't swallow whole, crumble tablet or open capsule and take with liquid or food. Drops or liquid--Dilute dose in beverage before swallowing. When to take: When needed. No more often than every 4 hours. If you forget a dose: Take as soon as you remember. Wait 4 hours for next dose. What drug does: May affect hypothalamus--the part of the brain that helps regulate body heat and receives body's pain messages. Blocks pain messages to brain and spinal cord. Reduces sensitivity of brain's cough-control center. Time lapse before drug works: 15 to 30 minutes. May last 4 hous. Don't take with: Other drugs with acetaminophen. Too much acetaminophen can damage liver and kidneys. POSSIBLE ADVERSE REACTIONS OR SIDE EFFECTS Symptoms What To Do Life-threatening: Irregular or slow Discontinue. Seek emergency heartbeat, difficult treatment. breathing. Common: Dizziness, agitation, Continue. Call doctor tiredness. when convenient. Infrequent: Abdominal pain, Discontinue. Call doctor constipation, vomiting. right away. Rare: Fatigue; itchy skin; Discontinue. Call doctor rash; sore throat, right away. fever, mouth sores; bruising and bleeding increased; painful or difficult urination; blood in urine; anemia; blurred vision. Depression. Continue. Call doctor when convenient. OVERDOSE Symptoms: Stomach upset; irritability; convulsions; deep sleep; slow breathing; slow pulse; flushed, warm skin; constricted pupils; coma. What to do: Dial 0 (operator) or 911 (emergency) for an ambulance or medical help. Then give first aid immediately. If patient is unconscious and not breathing, give mouth-to-mouth breathing. If there is no heartbeat, use cardiac massage and mouth-to-mouth breathing (CPR). Don't try to make patient vomit. If you can't get help quickly, take patient to nearest emergency facility. See emergency information. WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Don't take if: You are allergic to any narcotic or acetaminophen. Your symptoms don't improve after 2 days use. Call your doctor. Before you start, consult your doctor: If you have bronchial asthma, kidney disease or liver damage. If you will have surgery within 2 months, including dental surgery, requiring general or spinal anesthesia. Over age 60: More likely to be drowsy, dizzy, unsteady or constipated. Don't exceed recommended dose. You can't emiminate drug as efficiently as younger persons. Use only if absolutely necessary. Pregnancy: Decide with your doctor whether drug benefits justify risk to unborn child. Abuse by pregnant woman will result in addicted newborn. Withdrawal of newborn can be life-threatening. Breast-feeding: Drug filters into milk. May harm child. Avoid. Infants and children: Not recommended. Prolonged use: Causes psychological and physical dependence (addiction). May affect blood stream and cause anemia. Limit use to 5 days for children 12 and under, and 10 days for adults. Skin and sunlight: May cause rash or intensify sunburn in areas exposed to sun or sunlamp. Driving, piloting or hazardous work: Don't drive or pilot aircraft until you learn how medicine affects you. Don't work around dangerous machinery. Don't climb ladders or work in high places. Danger increases if you drink alcohol or take medicine affecting alertness and reflexes, such as antihistamines, tranquilizsers, sedatives, pain medicine, narcotics and mind-altering drugs. Discontinuing: Discontinue in 2 days if symptoms don't improve. POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER DRUGS Generic Name or Drug Class Combined Effect Analgesics (other) Increased analgesic effect. Anticoagulants (other) May increase anticoagulant effect. Prothrombin times should be monitored. Anticholinergics Increased anticholinergic effect. Antidepressants Increased sedative effect. Antihistamines Increased sedative effect. Mind-altering drugs Increased sedative effect. Narcotics (other) Increased narcotic effect. Nitrates Excessive blood-pressure drop. Phenobarbital and other Quicker elimination and barbiturates decreased effect of acetaminophen. Phenothiazines Increased phenothiazine effect. Sedatives Increased sedative effect. Sleep inducers Increased sedative effect. Terfenadine Possible oversedation. Tetracyclines May slow tetracycline absorption. Space doses 2 hours apart. Tranquilizers Increased sedative effect. POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER SUBSTANCES Interacts With Combined Effect Alcohol Increases alcohol's intoxicating effect. Avoid. Beverages None expected. Cocaine Increased cocaine toxic effects. Avoid. Foods None expected. Marijuana Impairs physical and mental performance. Avoid. Tobacco None expected. ! @NARCOTIC ANALGESICS BRAND NAMES AND GENERIC NAMES (Generic Names in capitals) 642 Dolophine Pargesic Aceta w/Codeine Dolor Pavadon Acetaco Doxaphene Paveral Acetaminophen/Codeine Dromoran Pediacof Actifed-C Dularin PENTAZOCINE Actifec_C Expectorant Duramorph PF Percodan Adatuss Dynosal Pethadol Algodex Empirin w/Codeine Pethidine Ambenyl Empracet w/Codeine Phenaphen w/Codeine Anaphen Emprazil-C Phenergan A.P.C. w/Codeine Phos. Ephedrol w/Codeine Phrenilin Arthralgen Epimorph Physeptone Ascriptin w/Codeine Esgic Poly-Histine w/Codeine Aspirin w/Codeine FL-Tussex Presalin Axotal Florinal w/Codeine Prodolor Bancap w/Codeine Fortral Profene Banesin Forte Gaysal Promethazine w/Codeine Calcidrine Hycodan Proxagesic Calcidrine Syrup Hycotuss Proxene Capital w/Codeine HYDROCODONE Prunicodeine Cetro Cirose HYDROMORPHONE RMS Uniserts Cheracol Isoclor Robidone Coastaldyne Levo-Dromoran Robitussin A-C Coastalgesic Levorphan Roxanol Codalan LEVORPHANOL Roxanol SR Codalex Liquix-C S-A-C Codap Lo-Tussin Salatin CODEINE Maxigesic Saleto Codeine Sulfate Mepergan Fortis Salimeph Forte Codimal PH MEPERIDINE Sedapap Coditrate METHADONE SK-APAP w/Codeine Codone Methadose Soma Comp.w/Codeine Colrex Compound Metrogesic Sorbase II Copavin Minotal Stadol Corutol DH MORPHINE Statex Cotussis Morphitec Strascogesic Co-Xan M.O.S. Syrup Supac Dapase MS Contin Supeudol Darvocet-N 100 MSIR Sylapar Darvon MST Continus Synalgos-DC Demer-idine NALBUPHINE Talwin Demerol Novahistine DH Talwin-NX Depronal-SA Novopropoxyn Terpin Hydrate w/Cod. Dialog Nubain Triaminic w/Codeine Dicodid Numorphan Trigesic Dihydromorphinone OPIUM Tussar Dilaudid Ossonate-Plus Tussend Dilaudid-HP OXYCODONE Tussi-Organidin Dimetane-DC OXYMORPHONE Tylenol w/Codeine Dimetane Expectorant Pantapon Vicodin Dolene PAREGORIC BASIC INFORMATION Habit forming? Yes Prescription needed? Yes Available as generic? Yes Drug class: Narcotic USES Relieves pain. Suppresses cough. DOSAGE AND USAGE INFORMATION How to take: Tablet or capsule--Swallow with liquid. If you can't swallow whole, crumble tablet or open capsule and take with liquid or food. Drops or liquid--Dilute dose in beverage before swallowing. When to take: When needed. No more often than every 4 hours. If you forget a dose: Take as soon as you remember. Wait 4 hours for next dose. What drug does: Blocks pain messages to brain and spinal cord. Reduces sensitivity of brain's cough-control center. Time lapse before drug works: 30 minutes. Don't take with: See interaction column and consult doctor. POSSIBLE ADVERSE REACTIONS OR SIDE EFFECTS Symptoms What to do ____________________________________________________________________ Life-threatening: None expected. Common: Dizziness, flushed face, Continue. Call doctor when difficult urination, unusual convenient. tiredness. Infrequent: Severe constipation, Discontinue. Call doctor abdominal pain, vomiting right away. Rare: Hives, rash, itchy skin, Discontinue. Call doctor face swelling, slow right away. heartbeat, irregular breathing. Depression, blurred vision. Continue. Call doctor when convenient. OVERDOSE Symptoms: Deep sleep, slow breathing; slow pulse; flushed, warm skin; constricted pupils. What to do: Dial 0 (operator) or 911 (emergency) for an ambulance or medical help. Then give first aid immediately. If patient is unconscious and not breathing, give mouth-to-mouth breathing. If there is no heartbeat, use cardiac massage and mouth-to-mouth breathing (CPR). Don't try to make patient vomit. If you can't get help quickly, take patient to nearest emergency facility. See emergency information. WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Don't take if: You are allergic to any narcotic. Before you start, consult your doctor: If you have impaired liver or kidney function. If you will have surgery within 2 months, including dental surgery, requiring general or spinal anesthesia. Over age 60: More likely to be drowsy, dizzy, unsteady or constipated. Use only if absolutely necessary. Pregnancy: Decide with your doctor whether drug benefits justify risk to unborn child. Abuse by pregnant woman will result in addicted newborn. Withdrawal of newborn can be life-threatening. Breast-feeding: Drug filters into milk. May harm child. Avoid. Infants & children: Not recommended. Prolonged use: Causes psychological and physical dependence (addiction). Skin and sunlight: May cause rash or intensify sunburn in areas exposed to sun or sunlamp. Driving, piloting or hazardous work: Don't drive or pilot aircraft until you learn how medicine affects you. Don't work around dangerous machinery. Don't climb ladders or work in high places. Danger increases if you drink alcohol or take medicine affecting alertness and reflexes, such as antihistamines, tranquilizers, sedatives, pain medicine, narcotics and mind-altering drugs. Discontinuing: May be unnecessary to finish medicine. Follow doctor's instructions. Others: No problems expected. POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER DRUGS Generic name or drug class Combined effect ____________________________________________________________________ Analgesics (other) Increased analgesic effect. Anticholinergics Increased anticholinergic effect. Antidepressants Increased sedative effect. Antihistamines Increased sedative effect. Mind-altering drugs Increased sedative effect. Molindone Increased narcotic effect. Narcotics (other) Increased narcotic effect. Nitrates Excessive blood-pressure drop. Phenothiazines Increased phenothiazine effect. Sedatives Increased sedative effect. Sleep inducers Increased sedative effect. Terfenadine Possible oversedation. Tranquilizers Increased sedative effect. POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER SUBSTANCES Interacts with Combined effect ____________________________________________________________________ Alcohol Increases alcohol's intoxicating effect. Avoid. Beverages None expected. Cocaine Increased cocaine toxic effects. Avoid. Foods None expected. Marijuana Impairs physical and mental performance. Avoid. Tobacco None expected. ! @ANESTHETICS (TOPICAL) BRAND AND GENERIC NAMES (generic names in capitals) Aero Caine CYCLOMETHYCAINE Nupercainal Cream Aero Caine Aerosol Derma-Medicone Nupercainal Oint. Aerotherm Dermacoat Nupercainal Spray Americaine Dermo-Gen Panthocal A & D Americaine Aerosol Dermoplast Perifoam Americaine Oint. Dibucaine Pontocaine Anbesol Diothane Pontocaine Cream Anestacon DIPERODON Pontocaine Oint. Bactine Dyclone PRAMOXINE Benzocaine DYCLONINE Prax Benzocaine Topical Ethyl Aminobenzoate Proctodon Benzocal Foille Proctofoam BiCozene Hexathricin Aerospra Proxine Burntame HEXYLCAINE Quotane BUTACAINE Hurricaine Rectal Medicone BUTAMBEN Isotraine Soft-N-Soothe Butesin Picrate Ivy-Dry Cream Solarcaine Butyl aminobenzoate Lanacane Surfacaine Butyn Sulfate Lida-Mantle Tega-Caine Caine Spray Lidocaine Tega-Dyne Cal-Vi-Nol Lidocaine Oint. TETRACAINE Cetacaine Lignocaine Tronolane Cetacine Medicone Tronothane Chiggerex Medicone Dressing Unguentine Chiggertox Mercurochrome II Unguentine Plus Clinicaine Morusan Unguentine Spray Cyclaine Nupercainal Urolocaine Cyclaine Solution Velvacaine Xylocaine Xylocaine Oint. BASIC INFORMATION Habit forming? No Prescription needed? High strength: Yes Low strength: No Available as generic? Yes Drug class: Anesthetic (topical) USES Releives pain and itch of sunburn, insect bites, scratches and other minor skin irritations. Relieves discomfort and itch of hemorrhoids and other disorders of anus and rectum. DOSAGE AND USAGE INFORMATION How to use: Suppositories--Remove wrapper and moisten suppository with water. Gently insert larger end into rectum. Push well into rectum with finger. All other forms--Use only enough to cover irritated area. Follow instructions on label. When to use: When needed for discomfort, no more often than every hour. If you forget an application: Use as needed. What drug does: Blocks pain impulses from skin to brain. Time lapse before drug works: 3 to 15 minutes. POSSIBLE ADVERSE REACTIONS OR SIDE EFFECTS Symptoms What To Do Life-threatening: None expected. Common: None expected. Infrequent: Nervousness; Discontinue. Call doctor trembling; hives, right away. rash, itch; inflammation or tenderness not present before application; slow heartbeat. Dizziness, blurred Continue. Call doctor vision, swollen feet. when convenient. Rare: Blood in urine. Discontinue. Call doctor right away. Increased or painful Continue. Call doctor urination. when convenient. OVERDOSE Symptoms: If swallowed or inhaled--dizziness, nervousness, trembling, seizures. What to do: Dial 0 (operator) or 911 (emergency) for an ambulance or medical help. Then give first aid immediately. See emergency information. WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Don't use if: You are allergic to any topical anesthetic. Before you start, consult your doctor: If you have skin infection at site of treatment. If you have had severe or extensive skin disorders such as eczema or psoriasis. If you have bleeding hemorrhoids. Over age 60: Adverse reactions and side effects may be more frequent and severe than in younger persons. Pregnancy: No proven harm to unborn child. Avoid it possible. Breast-feeding: No problems expected. Infants and children. Use caution. More likely to be absorbed through skin and cause adverse reactions. Prolonged use: Possible excess absorption. Don't use longer than 3 days for any one problem. Skin and sunlight: No problems expected. Driving, piloting or hazardous work: No problems expected. Discontinuing: May be unnecessary to finish medicine. Follow doctor's instructions. Others: No problems expected. POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER DRUGS Generic Name or Drug Class Combined Effect Sulfa drugs Decreased effect of sulfa drugs for infection. POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER SUBSTANCES Interacts With Combined Effect Alcohol None expected. Beverages None expected. Cocaine Possible nervous-system toxicity. Avoid. Foods None expected. Marijuana None expected. Tobacco None expected. ! @BENZOYL PEROXIDE BRAND NAMES Acetoxyl H2Oxyl Acne-Aid Intraderm-19 Allercreme Clear-up Loroxide Alquam-X Neutrogena Acne Mask Ben-Aqua Oxyderm Benoxyl Oxy-5 Benzac Oxy-10 Benzac W PanOxyl Benzagel PanOxyl AQ Buf-Oxal Persadox Clear By Design Persadox HP Clearasil Persa-Gel Clearasil BP(M) Persa-Gel W Cuticura Acne PHisoAc BP Dermodex Porox 7 Dermoxyl Propa P.H. Desquam-X Propa P.H. Porox Dry and Clean Teen Dry and Clear Topex Eloxyl Vanoxide Epi-Clear Vanoxide-HC Fostex Xerac BP Foxtex BPO Zeroxin BASIC INFORMATION Habit forming? No Prescription needed? No Available as generic? Yes Drug class: Antiacne (topical) USES Treatment for acne. Decreases wrinkles in face. DOSAGE AND USAGE INFORMATION How to use: Cream, gel, pads, sticks or lotion--Wash affected area with plain soap and water. Dry gently with towel. Rub medicine into affected areas. Keep away from eyes, nose, mouth. When to use: Apply 1 or more times daily. If you have a fair complexion, start with single application at bedtime. If you forget an application: Use as soon as you remember. What drug does: Slowly releases oxygen from skin, which controls some skin bacteria. Also causes peeling and drying, helping control blackheads and whiteheads. Time lapse before drug works: 1 to 2 weeks. POSSIBLE ADVERSE REACTIONS OR SIDE EFFECTS Symptoms What To Do Life-threatening None expected. Common: None expected. Infrequent: Rash, excessive Discontinue. Call doctor dryness. right away. Painful skin Continue. Call doctor irritation. when convenient. Rare: None expected. OVERDOSE Symptoms: None expected. What to do: If person swallows drug, call doctor, poison-control center or hospital emergency room for instructions. See emergency information. WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Don't take if: You are allergic to benzoyl peroxide. Before you start, consult your doctor: If you plan to become pregnant within medication period. If you take oral contraceptives. Over age 60: No problems expected. Pregnancy: No proben problems. Consult doctor. Breast-feeding: No proven problems. Consult doctor. Infants and children: Not recommended. Prolonged use: Permanent rash or scarring. Skin and sunlight: No problems expected. Driving, piloting or hazardous work: No problems expected. Discontinuing: May be unnecessary to finish medicine. Discontinue when acne improves. If acne doesn't improve in 2 weeks, call doctor. Others: Keep away from hair and clothing. May bleach. Store away from heat in cool, dry place. Avoid contact with eyes, lips, nose and sensitive areas of the neck. POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER DRUGS Generic Name or Drug Class Combined Effect Antiacne topical Excessive skin irritation. preparations (other) Skin-peeling agents Excessive skin irritation. (salicylic acid, sulfur, resorcinol, tretinoin). POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER SUBSTANCES Interacts With Combined Effect Alcohol None expected. Beverages None expected. Cocaine None expected. Foods Cinnamon, foods Skin rash. with benzoic acid. Marijuana None expected. Tobacco None expected. ! @ISOTRETINOIN BRAND NAMES Accutane BASIC INFORMATION Habit forming? No Prescription needed? Yes Available as generic? No Drug classification: Antiacne USES Decreases cystic acne formation in severe cases. Certain other skin disorders involving an overabundance of outer skin layer. DOSAGE AND USAGE INFORMATION How to take: Tablet or capsule--Swallow with liquid or food to lessen stomach irritation. If you can't swallow whole, crumble tablet or open capsule and take with liquid or food. When to take: Twice a day. Follow prescription directions. If you forget a dose: Take as soon as you remember up to 2 hours late. If more than 2 hours, wait for next scheduled dose and double dose. What drug does: Reduces sebaceous gland activity and size. Time lapse before drug works: May require 15 to 20 weeks to experience full benefit. Don't take with: Vitamin A or supplements containing Vitamin A. POSSIBLE ADVERSE SIDE EFFECTS Symptoms What To Do Life-threatening: None expected. Common: Burning, red, itching Discontinue. Call doctor eyes; lip scaling. right away. Itchy skin. Continue. Call doctor when convenient. Frequent: Dry mouth. Continue. Tell doctor at next visit. (Suck ice or chew gum). Infrequent: Rash, infection, Discontinue. Call doctor nausea, vomiting. right away. Headache; pain in Continue. Call doctor muscles, bones, when convenient. joints; hair thinning; tiredness. Rare: None expected. OVERDOSE Symptoms: None reported. What to do: Overdose unlikely to threaten life. If person takes much larger amount than prescribed, call doctor, poison-control center or hospital emergency room for instructions. WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Don't take if: You are allergic to isotretinoin. You are pregnant or plan pregnancy. Before you start, consult your doctor: If you have diabetes. If you or any member of family have high triglyceride levels in blood. Over age 60: Adverse reactions and side effects may be more frequent and severe than in younger persons. Pregnancy: Risk to unborn child outweighs drug benefits. Don't use. Breast-feeding: Drug filters into milk. May harm child. Avoid. Infants and children: Not recommended. Prolonged use: Possible damage to cornea. Skin and sunlight: May cause rash or intensify sunburn in areas exposed to sun or sunlamp. Driving, piloting or hazardous work: No problems expected. Discontinuing: Single course of treatment usually all needed. If second course required, wait 8 weeks after completing first course. Others: Use only for severe cases of cystic acne that have not responded to less hazardous forms of acne treatment. POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER DRUGS Generic Name or Drug Class Combined Effect Vitamin A Additive toxic effect of each. Avoid. POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER SUBSTANCES Interacts With Combined Effect Alcohol Significant increase in triglycerides in blood. Avoid. Beverages No problems expected. Cocaine Increased chance of toxicity of isotretinoin. Avoid. Foods No problems expected. Marijuana Increased chance of toxicity of isotretinoin. Avoid. Tobacco May decrease absorption of medicine. Avoid tobacco while in treatment. ! @CHECKLIST FOR SAFER DRUG USE Tell your doctor about any drug you take (even aspirin, allergy pills, laxatives, vitamins, etc.) before you take any new drug. Learn all you can about drugs you may take before you take them. Information sources are your doctor, your nurse, your pharmacist, books in your public library and this file. Don't take drugs prescribed for someone else--even if your symptoms are the same. Keep your prescription drugs to yourself. Your drugs may be harmful to someone else. Tell your doctor about any symptoms you believe are caused by a drug--prescription or non-prescription--that you take. Take only medicines that are necessary. Avoid taking non-prescription drugs while taking prescription drugs for a medical problem. Before your doctor prescribes for you, tell him about your previous experiences with any drug--beneficial results, adverse reactions or allergies. Take medicine in good light after you have identified it. If you wear glasses to read, put them on to check drug labels. It is easy to take the wrong drug at the wrong time. Don't keep any drugs that change mood, alertness or judgment--such as sedatives, narcotics or tranquilizers--by your bedside. These cause many accidental deaths by overdose. You may unknowingly repeat a dose when you are half asleep or confused. Know the names of your medicines. These include the generic name, the brand name and the generic names of all ingredients in a drug mixture. Your doctor, nurse or pharmacist can give you this information. Study the labels on all non-prescription drugs. If the information is incomplete or if you have questions, ask the pharmacist for more details. If you must deviate from your prescribed dose schedule, tell your doctor. Shake liquid medicines before taking. ! @CHLORAMPHENICOL BRAND NAMES Amphicol Mychel Antibiopto Mychel-S Chloromycetin Nova-Phenicol Cloroptic Novochlorocap Econochlor Ophthochlor Fenicol Ophthocort Isopto Fenicol Pentamycetin Minims Sopamycetin BASIC INFORMATION Habit forming? No Prescription needed? Yes Available as generic? Yes Drug class: Antibiotic USES Treatment of infections susceptible to chlorampehnicol. DOSAGE AND USAGE INFORMATION How to take: Tablet or capsule--Swallow with liquid. Eye solution or ointment, ear solution or cream--Follow label instructions. When to take: Tablet or capsule--1 hour before or 2 hours after eating. If you forget a dose: Take as soon as you remember up to 2 hours late. If more than 2 hours, wait for next scheduled dose (don't double this dose). What drug does: Prevents bacteria from growing and reproducing. Will not kill viruses. Time lapse before drug works: 2 to 5 days, depending on type and severity of infection. POSSIBLE ADVERSE REACTIONS OR SIDE EFFECTS Symptoms What To Do Life-threatening: Hives, rash Seek emergency treatment intense itching, immediately. faintness soon after a dose (anaphylaxis). Common: None expected Infrequent: Swollen face or Discontinue. Call doctor extremities; diarrhea; right away. nausea; vomiting; numbness, tingling, burning pain or weakness in hands and feet. Headache, confusion Continue. Call doctor when convenient. Rare: Pain, blurred vision, Discontinue. Call doctor possible vision loss, right away. sore throat, fever, jaundice, anemia. OVERDOSE Symptoms: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea. What to do: Overdose unlikely to threaten life. If person takes much larger amount than prescribed, call doctor, poison-control center or hospital emergency room for instructions. WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Don't take if: You are allergic to chloramphenicol. It is prescribed for a minor disorder such as flu, cold or mild sore throat. Before you start, consult your doctor: If you have had a blood disorder or bone-marrow disease. If you have had kidney or liver disease. If you have diabetes. Over age 60: Adverse reactions and side effects may be more frequent and severe than in younger persons, particularly skin irritation around rectum. Pregnancy: Risk ot unborn child outweighs drug benefits. Don't use. Breast-feeding: Drug passes into milk. Avoid drug or discontinue nursing until you finish medicine. Consult doctor for advice on maintaining milk supply. Infants and children: Don't give to infants younger than 2. Prolonged use: You may become more susceptible to infections caused by germs not responsive to chloramphenicol. Skin and sunlight: No problems expected. Driving, piloting or hazardous work: Don't drive or pilot aircraft until you learn how medicine affects you. Don't work around dangerous machinery. Don't climb ladders or work in high places. Danger increases if you drink alcohol or take medicine affecting alertness and reflexes. Discontinuing: Don't discontinue without doctor's advice until you complete prescribed dose, even though symptoms diminish or disappear. Others: Chloramphenicol can cause serious anemia. Frequent laboratory blood studies, liver and kidney tests recommended. Second medical opinion recommended before starting. POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER DRUGS Generic Name or Drug Class Combined Effect Anticoagulants Increased anticoagulant effect. Antidiabetics (oral) Increased antidiabetic effect. Cyclophosphamide Decreased cyclophosphamide effect. Flecainide Possible decreased blood-cell production in bone marrow. Penicillins Decreased penicillin effect. Phenytoin Increased phenytoin effect. Tocainide Possible decreased blood-cell production in bone marrow. POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER SUBSTANCES Interacts With Combined Effect Alcohol Possible liver problems. May cause disulfiram reaction (see Glossary). Beverages None expected. Cocaine No proven problems. Foods None expected. Marijuana None expected. Tobacco None expected. ! @ERYTHROMYCINS BRAND AND GENERIC NAMES (Generic names in capitals) Apo-Erythro-S ERYTHROMYCIN LACTOBIONATE A/T/S ERYTHROMYCIN STEARATE Bristamycin Ethril Downmycin Ilosone E-Biotic Ilosone Estolate E.E.S. Ilotycin E-Mycin Ilotycin Gluceptate E-Mycin E Kesso-mycin Eryc Novorythro Ery-derm Pediazole EryPed Pediamycin Erymax Pendiamycin Erypar Pfizer-E Ery-Tab Robimycin Erythrocin RP-Mycin Erythrocin Ethyl Succinate SK-Erythromycin Erythromid Staticin ERYTHROMYCIN T-Star ERYTHROMYCIN ESTOLATE Wyamycin ERYTHROMYCIN ETHYLSUCCINATE Wyamycin E ERYTHROMYCIN GLUCEPTATE Wyamycin S BASIC INFORMATION Habit forming? No Prscription needed? Yes Available as generic? Yes Drug class: Antibiotic (erythromycin). USES Treatment of infecitons responsive to erythromycin. DOSAGE AND USAGE INFORMATION How to take: Tablet or capsule--Swallow with liquid. Extended-release tablets or capsules--Swallow each dose whole. If you take regular tablets, you may chew or crush them. Liquid, drops, granules, skin ointment, eye ointment, skin solution--Follow prescription label directions. When to take: At the same times each day, 1 hour before or 2 hours after eating. If you forget a dose: If you take 3 or more doses daily--Take as soon as you remember. Return to regular schedule. If you take 2 doses daily--Take as soon as you remember. Wait 5 to 6 hours for next dose. Return to regular schedule. What drug does: Prevents growth and reproduction of susceptible bacteria. Time lapse before drug works: 2 to 5 days. POSSIBLE ADVERSE REACTIONS OR SIDE EFFECTS Symptoms What To Do Life-threatening: None expected. Common: None expected. Infrequent: Diarrhea, nausea, Discontinue. Call doctor stomach cramps, right away. discomfort, vomiting. Skin dryness, Continue. Call doctor irritation, itch, when convenient. stinging with use of skin solution, sore mouth or tongue. Rare: Jaundice in adults. Discontinue. Call doctor right away. Unusual tiredness Continue. Call doctor or weakness. when convenient. OVERDOSE Symptoms: Nausea, vomiting, abdominal discomfort, diarrhea. What to do: Overdose unlikely to threaten life. If person takes much larger amount than prescribed, call doctor, poison-control center or hospital emergency room for instructions. WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Don't take if: You are allergic to any erythromycin. You have had liver disease or impaired liver function. Before you start, consult your doctor: If you have taken erythromycin estolate in the past. Over age 60: Adverse reactions and side effects may be more frequent and severe than in younger persons, especially skin reactions around genitals and anus. Pregnancy: No proven harm to unborn child. Avoid if possible. Breast-feeding: Drug passes into milk. Avoid drug or discontinue nursing until you finish medicine. Consult doctor for advice on maintaining milk supply. Infants and children: Use only medical supervision. Prolonged use: You may become more susceptible to infections caused by germs not responsive to erythromycin. Skin and sunlight: No problems expected. Driving, piloting, or hazardous work: No problems expected. Discontinuing: You must take full dose at least 10 consecutive days for streptococcal or staphylococcal infections. Others: No problems expected. POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER DRUGS Generic Name or Drug Class Combined Effect Aminophylline Increased effect of aminophylline in blood. Lincomycins Decreased lincomycin effect. Oxtriphylline Increased level of oxtriphylline in blood. Penicillins Decreased penicillin effect. Theophylline Increased level of theophylline in blood. POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER SUBSTANCES Interacts With Combined Effect Alcohol Possible liver damage. Beverages None expected. Cocaine None expected. Foods None expected. Marijuana None expected. Tobacco None expected. ! @CLINDAMYCIN BRAND NAMES Cleocin Dalacin C Cleocin-T BASIC INFORMATION Habit forming? No Prescription needed? Yes Available as generic? No Drug class: Antibiotic (lincomycin) USES Treatment of bacterial infections that are susceptible to clindamycin. DOSAGE AND USAGE INFORMATION How to take: Capsule or liquid--Swallow with liquid 1 hour before or 2 hours after eating. When to take: At the same time each day. If you forget a dose: Take as soon as you remember up to 2 hours late. If more than 2 hours, wait for next scheduled dose (don't double this dose). What drug does: Destroys susceptible bacteria. Does not kill viruses. Time lapse before drug works: 3 to 5 days. POSSIBLE ADVERSE REACTIONS OR SIDE EFFECTS Symptoms What to Do Life-threatening: None expected. Common: None expected. Infrequent: Unusual thirst; Discontinue. Call doctor vomiting; stomach right away. cramps; severe and watery diarrhea with blood or mucus; painful, swollen joints; jaundice; fever; tiredness; weakness; weight loss. White patches in Continue. Call doctor mouth; rash, itch when convenient. around groin, rectum or armpits; vaginal discharg, itching. Rare: None expected. OVERDOSE Symptoms: Severe nausea, vomiting, diarrhea. What to do: Overdose unlikely to threaten life. If person takes much larger amount than prescribed, call doctor, poison-control center or hospital emergency room for instructions. WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Don't take if: You are allergic to lincomycins. You have had ulcerative colitis. Prescribed for infant under 1 month old. Before you start, consult your doctor: If you have had yeast infections of mouth, skin or vagina. If you will have surgery within 2 months, including dental surgery, requiring general or spinal anesthesia. If you have kidney or liver disease. If you have allergies of any kind. Over age 60: Adverse reactions and side effects may be more frequent and severe than in younger persons. Pregnancy: Risk to unborn child outweighs drug benefits. Don't use. Breast-feeding: Drug passes into milk. Avoid drug or discontinue nursing until you finish medicine. Consult doctor for advice on maintaining milk supply. Infants and children: Don't give to infants younger than 1 month. Use for children only under medical supervision. Prolonged use: Severe colitis with diarrhea and bleeding. You may become more susceptible to infections caused by germs not responsive to clindamycin. Skin and sunlight: No problems expected. Driving, piloting or hazardous work: No problems expected. Discontinuing: Don't discontinue without doctor's advice until you complete prescribed dose, even though symptoms diminish or disappear. POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER DRUGS Generic Name or Drug Class Combined Effect Antidiarrheal Decreased clindamycin preparations effect. Chloramphenicol Decreased clindamycin effect. Erythromycin Decreased clindamycin effect. POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER SUBSTANCES Interacts With Combined Effect Alcohol None expected. Beverages None expected. Cocaine None expected. Foods None expected. Marijuana None expected. Tobacco None expected. ! @LINCOMYCIN BRAND AND GENERIC NAMES (Generic names in capitals) Cleocin Lincocin CLINDAYCIN LINCOMYCIN Dalacin C BASIC INFORMATION Habit forming? No Prescription needed? Yes Available as generic? No Drug class: Antibiotic (lincomycin) USES Treatment of bacterial infections that are susceptible to lincomycin. DOSAGE AND USAGE INFORMATION How to take: Capsule or liquid--Swallow with liquid 2 hour before or 2 hours afte reating. When to take: At the same times each day. If you forget a dose: Take as soon as you remember up to 2 hours late. If more than 2 hours, wait for next scheduled dose (don't double this dose). What drug does: Time lapse before drug works: 3 to 5 days. POSSIBLE ADVERSE REACTIONS OR SIDE EFFECTS Symptoms What To Do Life-threatening: None expected Common: None expected Infrequent: Unusual thirst; Discontinue. Call doctor vomiting; stomach right away. cramps; severe and watery diarrhea with blood or mucus; painful, swollen joints; jaundice; fever; tiredness; weakness; weight loss; rash; itch around groin, rectum or armpits; white patches in mouth; vaginal discharge, itching. Rare: None expected. OVERDOSE Symptoms: Severe nausea, vomiting, diarrhea. What to do: Overdose unlikely to threaten life. If person takes much larger amount than prescribed, call doctor, poison-control center or hospital emergency room for instructions. WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Don'take if: You are allergic to lincomycins. You have had ulcerative colitis. Prescribed for infant under 1 month old. Before you start, consult your doctor: If you have had yeast infections of mouth, skin or vagina. If you will have surgery within 2 months, including dental surgery, requiring general or spinal anesthesia. If you have kidney or liver disease. If you have allergies of any kind. Over age 60: Adverse reactions and side effects may be more frequent and severe than in younger persons. Pregnancy: Risk to unborn child outweighs drug benefits. Don't use. Breast-feeding: Drug passes into milk. Avoid drug or discontinue nursing until you finish medicine. Consult doctor for advice on maintaining milk supply. Infants and children: Don't give to infants younger than 1 month. Use for children only under medical supervision. Prolonged use: Severe colitis with diarrhea and bleeding. You may become more susceptible to infections caused by germs not responsive to lincomycin. Skin and sunlight: No problems expected. Driving, piloting or hazardous work: No problems expected. Discontinuing: Don't discontinue without doctor's advice until you complete prescribed dose, even though symptoms diminish or disappear. Others: No problems expected. POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER DRUGS Generic Name or Drug Class Combined Effect Antidiarrheal Decreased lincomycin preparations effect. Chloramphenicol Decreased lincomycin effect. Erythromycin Decreased lincomycin effect. Loperamide May delay removal of toxins from colon in cases of diarrhea caused by side effects of lincomycin. POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER SUBSTANCES Interacts With Combined Effect Alcohol None expected. Beverages None expected. Cocaine None expected: Foods None expected. Marijuana None expected. Tobacco None expected. ! @TRIMETHOPRIM BRAND NAMES Apo-Sulfatrim Rovbac Bactrim Septra Cotrim SMZ-TMP Novotrimel Syraprim Proloprim Trimpex Protrin BASIC INFORMATION Habit forming? No Prescription needed? Yes Available as generic? Yes Drug class: Antimicrobial USES Treatment for urinary-tract infections susceptible to trimethoprim. Helps prevent recurrent urinary-tract infections if taken once a day. DOSAGE AND USAGE INFORMATION How to take: Tablet or capsule--Swallow with liquid or food to lessen stomach irritation. Drops--Dilute dose in beverage before swallowing. When to take: Space doses evenly in 24 hours to keep constant amount in urine. If you forget a dose: Take as soon as possible. Wait 5 to 6 hours before next dose. Then return to regular schedule. What drug does: Stops harmful bacterial germs from multiplying. Will not kill viruses. Time lapse before drug works: 2 to 5 days. POSSIBLE ADVERSE REACTIONS OR SIDE EFFECTS Symptoms What To Do Life-threatening: None expected. Common: Rash, itchy skin. Discontinue. Seek emergency treatment. Infrequent: Diarrhea, nausea, Discontinue. Call doctor vomiting, abdominal right away. pain. Headache. Continue. Call doctor when convenient. Rare: Blue fingernails, Discontinue. Seek emergency lips and skin; treatment. difficult breathing. Sore throat, fever. Discontinue. Call doctor right away. OVERDOSE Symptoms: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea. What to do: Overdose unlikely to threaten life. If person takes much larger amount than prescribed, call doctor, poison-control center or hospital emergency room for instructions. WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Don't take if: You are allergic to trimethoprim or any sulfa drug. Before you start, consult your doctor: If you have had liver or kidney disease. Over age 60: Reduced liver and kidney function may require reduced dose. More likely to have severe anal and genital itch. Increased susceptibility to anemia. Pregnancy: Studies inconclusive on harm to unborn child. Animal studies show fetal abnormalities. Decide with your doctor whether drug benefits justify risk to unborn child. Breast-feeding: No proven harm to unborn child. Avoid if possible. Infants and children: Use under medical supervision only. Prolonged use: Anemia. Skin and sunlight: May cause rash or intensify sunburn in areas exposed to sun or sunlamp. Driving, piloting or hazardous work: No problems expected. Discontinuing: Don't discontinue without doctor's advice until you complete prescribed dose, even though symptoms diminish or disappear. Others: No problems expected. POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER DRUGS Generic Name or Drug Class Combined Effect Diuretics (thiazide) Unusual bleeding or bruising. Flecainide Possible decreased blood-cell production in bone marrow. Sulfamethoxazole Beneficial increase of sulfamethoxazole effect. Tocainide Possible decreased blood-cell production in bone marrow. POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER SUBSTANCES Interacts With Combined Effect Alcohol Increased alcohol effect with Bactrim or Septra. Beverages None expected. Cocaine No proven problems. Foods None expected. Marijuana None expected. Tobacco None expected. ! @ACYCLOVIR (ORAL & TOPICAL) BRAND NAMES Zovirax Zovirax Ointment BASIC INFORMATION Habit forming? No Prescription needed? Yes Available as generic? No Drug class: Antiviral USES Treatment of severe herpes infecitons of genitals occurring for first time in special cases. Treatment of severe herpes infections on mucous membrane of mouth and lips in special cases. Used (although not yet approved by FDA) for shingles (herpes zoster) and chicken pos (varicella) in special cases. DOSAGE AND USAGE INFORMATION How to take: Tablet or capsule--Swallow with liquid. Ointment--Apply to skin and mucous membranes every 3 hours (6 times a day) for 7 days. Use rubber gloves when applying. Apply 1/2 inch strip to each sore or blister. Wash before using. When to use: As directed on label. If you forget a dose: Take as soon as you remember up to 2 hours late. If more than 2 hours, wait for next scheduled dose (don't double this dose). What drug does: Inhibits reproduction of virus in cells without killing normal cells. Does not cure. Herpes may recur. Time lapse before drug works: 2 hours POSSIBLE ADVERSE REACTIONS OR SIDE EFFECTS Symptoms What To Do Life-threatening: None expected. Common: Rash, hives, itch, Continue. Call doctor mild pain, burning or when convenient. stinging of skin, lightheadedness, headache. Infrequent: Confusion, Discontinue. Call doctor hallucinations, right away. trembling. Rare: Abdominal pain, Discontinue. Call doctor decreased appetite, right away. nausea, vomiting, breathing difficulty, blood in urine, decreased urine volume. OVERDOSE Symptoms: Hallucinations, seizures, kidney shutdown. What To Do: Dial 0 (operator) or 911 (emergency) for an ambulance or medical help. Then give first aid immediately. See emergency information. WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Don't take if: You are allergic to acyclovir. Before you start, consult your doctor: If pregnant or plan pregnancy. If breast-feeding. If you have kidney disease. If you have any nerve disorder. Over age 60: Adverse reactions and side effects may be more frequent and severe than in younger persons. Pregnancy: Risk to unborn child outweighs drug benefits. Don't use. Breast-feeding: Drug passes into milk. Avoid drug or discontinue nursing until you finish medicine. Consult doctor for advice on maintaining milk supply. Infants and children: Use only under special medical supervision by experienced clinician. Prolonged use: Don't use longer than prescribed time. Skin and sunlight: No problems expected. Driving, piloting or hazardous work: No problems expected. Discontinuing: May be unnecessary to finish medicine. Follow doctor's instructions. Others: Women: Get Pap smear every 6 months because those with herpes infections are more likely to develop cancer of cervix. Avoid sexual activity until all blisters or sores heal. Don't get medicine in eyes. Protect from freezing. Check with doctor if no improvement in 1 week. POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER DRUGS Generic Name or Drug Class Combined Effect Interferon Neurological abnormalities. Avoid. Methotrexate Neurological abnormalities. Avoid. Other medications that Increase kidney can cause toxic effects toxicity. on kidneys: Amikacin Amphotericin B Capreomycin Colistimethate Colistin Gentamycin Kanamycin Neomycin Netilmicin Polymixin B Probenecid Streptomycin Tobramycin Vancomycin POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER SUBSTANCES Interacts With Combined Effect Alcohol Increased chance of brain and nervous system adverse reaction. Avoid. Beverages No problems expected. Cocaine Increased chance of brain and nervous system adverse reaction. Avoid. Food No problems expected Marijuana Increased chance of brain and nervous system adverse reaction. Avoid. Tobacco No problems expected. ! @AMANTADINE BRAND NAMES Symmetrel BASIC INFORMATION Habit forming? No Prescription needed? Yes Available as generic? No Drug class: Antiviral, antiparkinsonism USES Treatment for Type-A flu infections. Relief for symptoms of Parkinson's disease. DOSAGE AND USAGE INFORMATION How to take: Tablet or capsule--Swallow with liquid or food to lessen stomach irritation. Syrup--Dilute dose in beverage before swallowing. When to take: At the same times each day. For Type-A flu it is especially important to take regular doses as prescribed. If you forget a dose: Take as soon as you remember. Wait 4 hours for next dose. Return to schedule. What drug does: Type-A flu--May block penetration of tissue cells by infectious material from virus cells. Parkinson's disease--Improves muscular condition and coordination. Time lapse before drug works: Type-A flu--48 hours. Parkinson's disease--2 days to 2 weeks. Don't take with: Alcohol POSSIBLE ADVERSE REACTIONS OR SIDE EFFECTS Symptoms What To Do Life-threatening: None expected. Common: Hallucinations, Continue. Call doctor confusion, when convenient. lightheadedness. Dizziness, Continue. Tell doctor headache, at next visit. purple blotches, appetite loss, nausea. Dry mouth. No action necessary. Infrequent: Fainting, Discontinue. Call doctor slurred speech. right away. Difficult or Continue. Call doctor painful urination. when convenient. Rare: Rash, uncontrollable Discontinue. Call doctor rolling of eyes, right away. blurred vision, sore throat, fever. Vomiting. Continue. Call doctor when convenient. Constipation. Continue. Tell doctor at next visit. OVERDOSE Symptoms: Heart-rhythm disturbances, blood-pressure drop, convulsions, toxic psychosis. What To Do: Dial 0 (operator) or 911 (emergency) for an ambulance or medical help. Then give first aid immediately. See emergency information. WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Don't take if: You are allergic to amantadine. Before you start, consult your doctor: If you have had epilepsy or other seizures. If you have had heart disease or heart failure. If you have had liver or kidney disease. If you have had peptic ulcers. If you have had eczema or skin rashes. If you have had emotional or mental disorders or taken drugs for them. Over age 60: Adverse reactions and side effects may be more frequent and severe than in younger persons. Pregnancy: Studies inconclusive on harm to unborn child. Animal studies show fetal abnormalities. Decide with your doctor whether benefits justify risk to unborn child. Breast-feeding: Drug passes into milk. Avoid drug or discontinue nursing until you finish medicine. Consult doctor for advice on maintaining milk supply. Infants and children: Use only under medical supervision. Prolonged use: Skin splotches, feet swelling, rapid weight gain, shortness of breath. Consult doctor. Skin and sunlight: No problems expected. Driving, piloting or hazardous work: Don't drive or pilot aircraft until you learn how medicine affects you. Don't work around dangerous machinery. Don't climb ladders or work in high places. Danger increases if you drink alcohol or take medicine affecting alertness and reflexes. Discontinuing: Parkinson's disease--Don't discontinue without doctor's advice until you complete prescribed dose, even though symptoms diminish or disappear. Type-A flu--Discontinue 48 hours after symptoms disappear. Others: Parkinson's disease--May lose effectiveness in 3 to 6 months. Consult doctor. Amantadine may increase susceptibility to German measles. POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER DRUGS Generic Name or Drug Class Combined Effect Amphetamines Increased amantadine effect. Possible excessive stimulation and agitation. Anticholinergics Increased benefit, but excessive anticholinergic dose produces mental confusion, hallucinations, delirium. Appetite Increased amantadine suppressants effect. Possible excessive stimulation and agitation. Levodopa Increased benefit of levodopa. Can cause agitation. Sympathomimetics Increased amantadine effect. Possible excessive stimulation and agitation. POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER SUBSTANCES Interacts With Combined Effect Alcohol Increased alcohol effect. Possible fainting. Beverages None expected. Cocaine Dangerous overstimulation. Foods None expected. Marijuana None expected. Tobacco None expected. ! @RIBAVIRIN BRAND NAMES Tribavirin Viramid Vilona Virazole BASIC INFORMATION Habit forming? No Prescription needed? Yes Available as generic? No Drug class: antiviral USES Treats severe viral pneumonia. Treats influenza A and B. It does NOT treat other viruses such as the common cold. DOSAGE AND USAGE INFORMATION How to take: By inhalation of a fine mist through mouth. Requires a special sprayer attached to oxygen mask, face mask for infants or hood. When to take: As ordered by your doctor. If you forget a dose: Use as soon as you remember. What drug does: Kills virus or prevents its growth. Time lapse before drug works: Begins working in 1 hour. May require treatment for 12 to 18 hours per day for 3 to 7 days. POSSIBLE ADVERSE REACTIONS OR SIDE EFFECTS Symptoms What To Do Life-threatening: None expected. Common: None expected. Infrequent: Blurred vision; Discontinue. Call doctor dizziness; fainting; right away. eye irritation; eyes more sensitive to light; red, swollen or itchy eyes. Rare: None expected. OVERDOSE Symptoms: None expected. What to do: Overdose unlikely to threaten life. If person takes much larger amount than prescribed, call doctor, poison-control center or hospital emergency room for instructions. WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Don't take if: You are allergic to ribavirin. Before you start, consult your doctor: If you are now on low-salt, low-sugar or any special diet. Over age 60: Adverse reactions and side effects may be more frequent and severe than in younger persons. Ask doctor about smaller doses. Pregnancy: Risk to unborn child outweighs drug benefits. Don't use. Breast-feeding: Drug passes into milk. Avoid drug or discontinue nursing until you finish medicine. Consult doctor for advice on maintaining milk supply. Infants and children: Use only under close medical supervision. Prolonged use: No problems expected. Skin and sunlight: No problems expected. Driving, piloting or hazardous work: Don't drive or pilot aircraft until you learn how medicine affects you. Don't work around dangerous machinery. Don't climb ladders or work in high places. Danger increases if you drink alcohol or take medicine affecting alertness and reflexes, such as antihistamines, tranquilizers, sedatives, pain medicine, narcotics and mind-altering drugs. Discontinuing: Don't discontinue without consulting doctor. Dose may require gradual reduction if you have taken drug for a long time. Doses of other drugs may also require adjustment. POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER DRUGS Generic Name or Drug Class Combined Effect None expected. POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER SUBSTANCES Interacts With Combined Effect Alcohol None expected. Beverages None expected. Cocaine None expected. Foods None expected. Marijuana None expected. Tobacco None expected. ! @DIAZEPAM BRAND NAMES Apo-Diazepam Rival D-Tran Serenack E-Pam Stress-Pam Meval Valium Neo-Calme Valrelease Novodipam Vivol Q-Pam BASIC INFORMATION Habit forming? Yes Prescription needed? Yes Available as generic? Yes Drug class: Tranquilizer (benzodiazepine) USES Treatment for nervousness or tension Treatment for muscle spasm Treatment for convulsive disorders DOSAGE & USAGE INFORMATION How to take: Tablet or capsule--Swallow with liquid. If you can't swallow whole, crumble tablet or open capsule and take with liquid or food. When to take: At the same time each day, according to instructions on prescription label. If you forget a dose: Take as soon as you remember up to 2 hours late. If more than 2 hours, wait for next scheduled dose (don't double this dose). What drug does: Affects limbic system of brain--part that controls emotions. Time lapse before drug works: 2 hours. May take 6 weeks for full benefit. Don't take with: See interaction column and consult doctor. POSSIBLE ADVERSE REACTIONS OR SIDE EFFECTS Symptoms What to do Life Threatening: None expected Common: Clumsiness, drowsiness Continue. Call doctor when dizziness convenient Infrequent: Hallucinations, confusion, Discontinue. Call doctor depression, irritability, right away rash, itch, vision changes Constipation or diarrhea, Continue. Call doctor when nausea, vomiting, difficult convenient. urination. Rare: Slow heartbeat, breathing Discontinue. Seek emergency difficulty treatment. Mouth, throat ulcers; jaundice Discontinue. Call doctor right away OVERDOSE Symptoms: Drowsiness, weakness, tremor, stupor, coma. What to do: Dial 0 (operator) or 911 (emergency) for an ambulance or medical help. Then give first aid immediately. If patient is unconscious and not breathing, give mouth-to-mouth breathing. If there is no heartbeat, use cardiac massage and mouth-to-mouth breathing (CPR). Don't try to make patient vomit. If you can't get help quickly, take patient to nearest emergency facility. See emergency information. WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Don't take if: You are allergic to any benzodiazepine. You have myasthenia gravis. You are active or recovering alcoholic. Patient is younger than 6 months. Before you start, consult your doctor: If you have liver, kidney or lung disease. If you have diabetes, epilepsy or porphyria. Over age 60: Adverse reactions and side effects may be more frequent and severe than in younger persons. You need smaller doses for shorter periods of time. May develop agitation, rage or "hangover" effect. Pregnancy: Risk to unborn child outweighs drug benefits. Don't use. Breast-feeding: Drug passes into milk. Avoid drug or discontinue nursing until you finish medicine. Consult doctor for advice on maintaining milk supply. Infants and Children: Use only under medical supervision for children older than 6 months. Prolonged use: May impair liver function. Skin & sunlight: No problems expected. Driving, piloting or hazardous work: Don't drive or pilot aircraft until you learn how medicine affects you. Don't work around dangerous machinery. Don't climb ladders or work in high places. Danger increases if you drink alcohol or take medicine affecting alertness and reflexes. Discontinuing: Don't discontinue without consulting doctor. Dose may require gradual reduction if you have taken drug for a long time. Doses of other drugs may also require adjustment. Others: Hot weather, heavy exercise and profuse sweat may reduce excretion and cause overdose. Blood sugar may rise in diabetics, requiring insulin adjustment. POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER DRUGS Generic name or drug class Combined Effect _______________________________________________________________ Anticonvulsants Change in seizure frequency or severity. Antidepressants Increased sedative effect of both drugs. Antihypertensives Excessively low blood pressure. Cimetidine Excess sedation. Disulfiram Increased diazepam effect. Dronabinol Increased effects of both drugs. Avoid MAO inhibitors Convilsions, deep sedation, rage. Molindone Increased tranquilizer effect. Narcotics Increased sedative effect of both drugs. Sedatives Increased sedative effect of both drugs. Sleep inducers Increased sedative effect of both drugs. Tranquilizers Increased sedative effect of both drugs. POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER SUBSTANCES Interacts with Combined Effect _________________________________________________________________ Aclohol Heavy sedation. Avoid. Beverages None expected. Cocaine Decreased diazepam effect. Foods None expected. Marijuana Heavy sedation. Avoid. Tobacco Decreased diazepam effect. ! @HYDROXYZINE BRAND NAMES Anxanil Atarax Ataraxoid Atozine Cartrax Durrax Enarax E-Vista Hydroxacen Hy-Pam Hyzine Marax Multipax Neucalm 50 Orgatrax Quless T.E.H. Tablets Theozine Vamate Vistacon Vistaject Vistaquel Vistaril Vistazine Vistrax BASIC INFORMATION Habit forming? No Prescription needed? Yes Available as generic? Yes Drug class: Tranquilizer, antihistamine USES Treatment for anxiety, tension and agitation. Relieves itching from allergic reactions. DOSAGE & USAGE INFORMATION How to take: Tablet or capsule--Swallow with liquid. If you can't swallow whole, crumble tablet or open capsule and take with liquid or food. Liquid--If desired, dilute dose in beverage before swallowing. When to take: At the same times each day. If you forget a dose: Take as soon as you remember up to 2 hours late. If more than 2 hours, wait for next scheduled dose (don't double this dose). What drug does: May reduce activity in areas of the brain that influence emotional stability. Time lapse before drug works: 15 to 30 minutes. Don't take with: Non-prescription drugs without consulting doctor. See interaction column and consult doctor. POSSIBLE ADVERSE REACTIONS OR SIDE EFFECTS Symptoms What to do Life-threatening: None expected. Common: Drowsiness, difficult Continue. Tell doctor urination, dry mouth. at next visit. Infrequent: Headache Continue. Tell doctor at next visit. Rare: Tremor, rash Discontinue. Call doctor right away. OVERDOSE Symptoms: Drowsiness, unsteadiness, agitation, purposeless movements, tremor, convulsions. What to do: Dial 0 (operator) or 911 (emergency) for an ambulance or medical help. Then give first aid immediately. See Emergency Information WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Don't take if: You are allergic to any antihistamine. Before you start, consult your doctor: If you have epilepsy. If you will have surgery within 2 months, including dental surgery, requiring general or spinal anesthesia. Over age 60: Adverse reactions and side effects may be more frequent and severe than in younger persons. Drug likely to increase urination difficulty caused by enlarged prostate gland. Pregnancy: Studies inconclusive on harm to unborn child. Animal studies show fetal abnormalities. Decide with your doctor whether drug benefits justify risk to unborn child. Breast-feeding: Drug passes into milk. Avoid drug or discontinue nursing until you finish medicine. Consult doctor for advice on maintaining milk supply. Infants & children: Use only under medical supervision. Prolonged use: Tolerance develops and reduces effectiveness. Skin & sunlight: No problems expected. Driving, piloting or hazardous work: Don't drive or pilot aircraft until you learn how medicine affects you. Don't work around dangerous machinery. Don't climb ladders or work in high places. Danger increases if you drink alcohol or take medicine affecting alertness and reflexes, such as antihistamines, tranquilizers, sedatives, pain medicine, narcotics and mind-altering drugs. Discontinuing: Don't discontinue without consulting doctor. Dose may require gradual reduction if you have taken drug for a long time. Doses of other drugs may also require adjustment. Others: No problems expected. POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER DRUGS Generic Name or Drug Class Combined Effect Anticoagulants Increased anticoagulant (oral) effect Anticonvulsants Decreased anticonvulsant (hydantoin) effect. Antidepressants Increased effect of both (tricyclic) drugs. Antihistamines Increased hydroxyzine effect. Dronabinol Increased effects of both drugs. Avoid. Molindone Increased tranquilizer and antihistamine effect. Narcotics Increased effect of both drugs. Pain relievers Increased effect of both drugs. Sedatives Increased effect of both drugs. Sleep inducers Increased effect of both drugs. Tranquilizers Increased effect of both drugs. POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER SUBSTANCES Interacts with: Combined Effect Alcohol: Increased sedation and intoxication. Use with caution. Beverages: Caffeine drinks Decreased tranquilizer effect of hydroxyzine. Cocaine: Decreased hydroxyzine effect. Avoid. Foods: None expected. Marijuana: None expected. Tobacco: None expected. ! @LORAZEPAM BRAND NAMES Apo-Lorazepam Loraz Ativan Novolorazem BASIC INFORMATION Habit forming? Yes Prescription needed? Yes Available as generic? Yes Drug class: Tranquilizer (benzodiazepine) USES Treatment for nervousness or tension. DOSAGE & USAGE INFORMATION How to take: Tablet or capsule--Swallow with liquid. If yhou can't swallow whole, crumble tablet or open capsule and take with liquid or food. When to take: At the same time each day, according to instructions on prescription label. If you forget a dose: Take as soon as you remember up to 2 hours late. If more than 2 hours, wait for next scheduled dose (don't double this dose). What drug does: Affects limbic system of brain--part that controls emotions. Time lapse before drug works: 2 hours. May take 6 weeks for full benefit. Don't take with: See interaction column and consult doctor. POSSIBLE ADVERSE REACTIONS OR SIDE EFFECTS Symptoms What to do ________________________________________________________________ Life threatening: None expected Common: Clumsiness, drowsiness, Continue. Call doctor when dizziness convenient. Infrequent: Hallucinations, confusion, Discontinue. Call doctor depression, irritability, right away. itchy skin, rash, change in vision. Constipation or diarrhea, Continue. Call doctor when nausea, vomiting, difficult convenient. urination. Rare: Slow heartbeat, difficult Discontinue. Seek emergency breathing. treatment. Mouth, throat ulcers; Discontinue. Call doctor jaundice. right away. OVERDOSE Symptoms: Drowsiness, weakness, tremor, stupor, coma. What to do: Dial 0 (operator) or 911 (emergency) for an ambulance or medical help. Then give first aid immediately. If patient is unconscious and not breathing, give mouth-to-mouth breathing. If there is no heartbeat, use cardiac massage and mouth-to-mouth breathing (CPR). Don't try to make patient vomit. If you can't get help quickly, take patient to nearest emergency facility. See emergency information. WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Don't take if: You are allergic to any benzodiazepine. You have myasthenia gravis. You are active or recovering alcoholic. Patient is younger than 6 months. Before you start, consult your doctor: If you have liver, kidney or lung disease. If you have diabetes, epilepsy or porphyria. Over age 60: Adverse reactions and side effects may be more frequent and severe than in younger persons. You need smaller doses for shorter periods of time. May develop agitation, rage or "hangover" effect. Pregnancy: Risk to unborn child outweighs drug benefits. Don't use. Breast-feeding: Drug passes into milk. Avoid drug or discontinue nursing until you finish medicine. Consult doctor for advice on maintaining milk supply. Infants & Children: Use only under medical supervision for children older than 6 months. Prolonged use: May impair liver function. Skin & sunlight: No problems expected. Driving, piloting or hazardous work: Don't drive or pilot aircraft until you learn how medicine affects you. Don't work around dangerous machinery. Don't climb ladders or work in high places. Danger increases if you drink alcohol or take medicine affecting alertness and reflexes. Discontinuing: Don't discontinue without consulting doctor. Dose may require gradual reduction if you have taken drug for a long time. Doses of other drugs may also require adjustment. Others: Hot weather, heavy exercise and profuse sweat may reduce excretion and cause overdose. Blood sugar may rise in diabetics, requiring insulin adjustment. POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER DRUGS Generic Name of Drug Class Combined Effect ______________________________________________________________ Anticonvulsants Change in seizure frequency or severity. Antidepressants Increased sedative effect of both drugs. Antihistamines Increased sedative effect of both drugs. Antihypertensives Excessively low blood pressure. Cimetidine Excess sedation. Disulfiram Increased Lorazepam effect. Dronabinol Increased effects of both drugs. Avoid. MAO inhibitors Convulsions, deep sedation, rage. Molindone Increased tranquilizer effect. Narcotics Increased sedative effect of both drugs. Sedatives Increased sedative effect of both drugs. Sleep inducers Increased sedative effect of both drugs. Tranquilizers Increased sedative effect of both drugs. POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER SUBSTANCES Interacts with Combined Effect _______________________________________________________________ Alcohol Heavy sedation. Avoid. Beverages None expected. Cocaine Decreased lorazepam effect. Foods None expected. Marijuana Heavy sedation. Avoid. Tobacco Decreased lorazepam effect. ! @MEPROBAMATE BRAND NAMES Apo-Meprobamate Miltown Miltown Arcoban Neo-Tran Bamate Neuramate Bamo 400 Novo-Mepro Coprobate Novomepro Deprol Pathibamate Equagesic Pax 400 Equanil PMB Equanil Wyseals Protran Evenol Quietal Kalmn Robam Lan-Dol Robamate Medi-tran Sedabamate Mep-E SK-Bamate Mepriam Tranmep MeproCompound Meprocon Meprospan Meprotabs Meribam BASIC INFORMATION Habit forming? Yes Prescription needed? Yes Available as generic? Yes Drug class: Tranquilizer USES Reduces mild anxiety, tension and insomnia. DOSAGE & USAGE INFORMATION How to take: Tablet or capsule--Swallow with liquid. Extended-release tablets ro capsules--Swallow each dose whole. If you take regular tablets, you may chew or crush them. Liquid--Take as directed on label. When to take: At the same time each day. If you forget a dose: Take as soon as you remember up to 2 hours late. If more than 2 hours, wait for next scheduled dose (don't double this dose). What drug does: Sedates brain centers which control behavior and emotions. Time lapse before drug works: 1 to 2 hours. Don't take with: Non-prescription drugs containing alochol or caffeine without consulting doctor. See interaction column and consult doctor. POSSIBLE ADVERSE REACTIONS OR SIDE EFFECTS Symptoms What to Do _______________________________________________________________ Life-threatening: None expected. Common: Dizziness, confusion, Continue. Tell doctor at agitation, drowsiness, next visit. unsteadiness, fatigue, weakness. Infrequent: Rash, hives, itchy skin; Discontinue. Call doctor change in vision; diarrhea, right away. nausea or vomiting. False sense of well-being, Continue. Call doctor when headache, slurred speech. convenient. Rare: Sore throat; fever; rapid, Discontinue. Call doctor pounding, unusually slow right away. or irregular heartbeat; difficult brething; unusual bleeding or bruising. OVERDOSE Symptoms: Dizziness, slurred speech, stagger, depressed breathing and heart function, stupor, coma. What to do: Dial 0 (operator) or 911 (emergency) for an ambulance or medical help. Then give first aid immediately. See emergency information on inside covers. WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Don't take if: You are allergic to meprobamate, tybanate, carbromal or carisoprodol. You have had porphyria. Patient is younger than 6. Before you start, consult your doctor: If you have epilepsy. If you have impaired liver or kidney function. Over age 60: Adverse reactions and side effects may be more frequent and severe than in younger persons. Pregnancy: Risk to unborn child outweighs drug benefits. Don't use. Breast-feeding: Drug filters into milk. May harm child. Avoid. Infants & Children: Not recommended. Prolonged use: Habit forming. May impair blood-cell production. Skin and sunlight: No problems expected. Driving, piloting or hazardous work: Don't drive or pilot aircraft until you learn how medicine affects you. Don't work around dangerous machinery. Don't climb ladders or work in high places. Danger increases if you drink alcohol or take medicine affecting alertness and reflexes, such as antihistamines, tranquilizers, sedatives, pain medicine, narcotics and mind-altering drugs. Discontinuing: Don't discontinue without consulting doctor. Dose may require gradual reduction if you have taken drug for a long time. Doses of other drugs may also require adjustment. Others: No problems expected. POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER DRUGS Generic Name or Drug Class Combined Effect _________________________________________________________________ Anticoagulants Decreased anticoagulant effect. Anticonvulsants Change in seizure pattern. Antidepressants Increased antidepressant effect. Contraceptives (oral) Decreased contraceptive effect. Dronabinol Increased effects of both drugs. Avoid. Estrogens Decreased estrogen effect. MAO inhibitors Increased meprobamate effect. Molindone Increased tranquilizer effect. Narcotics Increased narcotic effect. Sedatives Increased sedative effect. Sleep inducers Increased effect of sleep inducer. Terfenadine Possible excessive sedation. Tranquilizers Increased tranquilizer effect. POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER SUBSTANCES Interacts with Combined Effect ______________________________________________________________ Alcohol Dangerous increased effect of meprobamate. Beverages: Caffeine drinks. Decreased calming effect of meprobamate. Cocaine: Decreased meprobamate effect. Foods: None expected. Marijuana: Increased sedative effect of meprobamate. Tobacco: None expected. ! @PRAZEPAM BRAND NAME Centrax BASIC INFORMATION Habit forming? Yes Prescription needed? Yes Available as generic? No Drug class: Tranquilizer (benzodiazepine) USES Treatment for nervousness or tension. DOSAGE AND USAGE INFORMATION How to take: Tablet or capsule--Swallow with liquid. If you can't swallow whole, crumble tablet or open capsule and take with liquid or food. When to take: At the same time each day, according to instructions on prescription label. If you forget a dose: Take as soon as you remember up to 2 hours late. If more than 2 hours, wait for next scheduled dose (don't double this dose). What drug does: Affects limbic system, the part of the brain that controls emotions. Time lapse before drug works: 2 hours. May take 6 weeks for full benefit. Don't take with: See interaction column and consult doctor. POSSIBLE ADVERSE REACTIONS OR SIDE EFFECTS Symptoms What to do ____________________________________________________________________ Life-threatening: None expected. Common: Clumsiness drowsiness, Continue. Call doctor when dizziness. convenient. Infrequent: Hallucinations, confusion, Discontinue. Call doctor depression, irritability, right away. rash, itchy skin, change in vision. Constipation or diarrhea, Continue. Call doctor when nausea, vomiting, convenient. difficult urination. Rare: Slow heartbeat, difficult Discontinue. Seek emergency breathing. treatment. Mouth and throat ulcers, Discontinue. Call doctor jaundice. right away. OVERDOSE Symptoms: Drowsiness, weakness, tremor, stupor, coma. What to do: Dial 0 (operator) or 911 (emergency) for an ambulance or medical help. Then give first aid immediately. If patient is unconscious and not breathing, give mouth-to-mouth breathing. If there is no heartbeat, use cardiac massage and mouth-to-mouth breathing (CPR). Don't try to make patient vomit. If you can't get help quickly, take patient to nearest emergency facility. See emergency information. WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Don't take if: You are allergic to any benzodiazepine. You have myasthenia gravis. You have glaucoma. You are active or recovering alcoholic. Patient is younger than 6 months. Before you start, consult your doctor: If you have liver, kidney or lung disease. If you hve diabetes, epilepsy or porphyria. Over age 60: Adverse reactions and side effects may be more frequent and severe than in younger persons. You need smaller doses for shorter periods of time. May develop agitation, rage or "hangover" effect. Pregnancy: Risk to unborn child outweighs drug benefits. Don't use. Breast-feeding: Drug passes into milk. Avoid drug or discontinue nursing until you finish medicine. Consult doctor for advice on maintaining milk supply. Infants & children: Use only under medical supervision for children older than 6 months. Prolonged use: May impair liver function. Skin and sunlight: No problems expected. Driving, piloting or hazardous work: Don't drive or pilot aircraft until you learn how medicine affects you. Don't work around dangerous machinery. Don't climb ladders or work in high places. Danger increases if you drink alcohol or take medicine affecting alertness and reflexes. Discontinuing: Don't discontinue without consulting doctor. Dose may require gradual reduction if you have taken drug for a long time. Doses of other drugs may also require adjustment. Others: Hot weather, heavy exercise and profuse sweat may reduce excretion and cause overdose. Blood sugar may rise in diabetics, requiring insulin adjustment. POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER DRUGS Generic Name or Drug Class Combined Effect ____________________________________________________________________ Anticonvulsants Change in seizure frequency or severity. Antidepressants Increased sedative effect of both drugs. Antihistamines Increased sedative effect of both drugs. Antihypertensives Excessively low blood pressure. Cimetidine Excess sedation. Disulfiram Increased prazepam effect. Dronabinol Increased effect of both drugs. Avoid. MAO inhibitors Convulsions, deep sedation, rage. Molindone Increased tranquilizer effect. Narcotics Increased sedative effect of both drugs. Sedatives Increased sedative effect of both drugs. Sleep inducers Increased sedative effect of both drugs. Tranquilizers Increased sedative effect of both drugs. POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER SUBSTANCES Interacts with Combined effect ____________________________________________________________________ Alcohol Heavy sedation. Avoid Beverages None expected. Cocaine Decreased prazepam effect. Foods None expected. Marijuana Heavy sedation. Avoid. Tobacco Decreased prazepam effect. ! @FLUOXETINE BRAND NAMES Prozac BASIC INFORMATION Habit forming? No Prescription needed? Yes Available as generic? No Drug class: Antidepressant USES Treats mental depression, particularly in people who do not tolerate tricyclic antidepressants. DOSAGE AND USAGE INFORMATION How to take: Capsules--Swallow with liquid or food to lessen stomach irritation. If you can't swallow whole, open capsule and take with liquid or food. When to take: In the morning at the same time each day. If you forget a dose: Take as soon as you remember up to 2 hours late. If more than 2 hours, wait for next scheduled dose (don't double this dose). What drug does: .Inhibits serotonin uptake in the central nervous system. .Causes loss of appetite. Time lapse before drug works: 1 to 3 weeks. Don't take with: .Any medicine that will change your level of consciousness or reflexes. .See interaction column and consult doctor. OVERDOSE Symptoms: Seizures. What to do: .Dial 0 (operator) or 911 (emergency) for an ambulance or medical help. Then give first aid immediately. .See emergency information. POSSIBLE ADVERSE REACTIONS OR SIDE EFFECTS Symptoms What to Do ___________________________________________________________________ Life-threatening: Rash, itchy skin, Seek emergency treatment breathing difficulty immediately. (allergic reaction), chest pain. Common: Diarrhea, nervousness, Continue. Call doctor when drowsiness, headache, convenient. increased sweating. Infrequent: Chills, fever, joint Disocntinue. Call doctor or muscle pain, right away. enlarged lymph glands, unusual excitability, blurred vision. Rare: .Convulsions. Discontinue. Seek emergency treatment. .Fast heartbeat. Discontinue. Call doctor abdominal pain. right away. .Nausea, vomiting, Continue. Call doctor when constipation, cough, when convenient. decreased appetite. ___________________________________________________________________ WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Don't take if: You have severe liver or kidney disease. Before you start, consult your doctor: If you have history of seizure disorders. Over age 60: Adverse reactions and side effects may be more frequent and severe than in younger persons. You may need smaller doses for shorter periods of time. Pregnancy: No proven effects. Don't take unless essential. Breast-feeding: Unknown effects. Infants and Children: Not recommended. Prolonged use: No problems expected. Skin and sunlight: No problmes expected. Driving, piloting or hazardous work: Don't drive or pilot aircraft until you learn how medicine affects you. Don't work around dangerous machinery. Don't climb ladders or work in high places. Danger increases if you drink alcohol or take medicine affecting alertness and reflexes. Discontinuing: Don't discontinue without consulting doctor. Dose may require gradual reduction if you have taken drug for a long time. Doses of other drugs may also require adjustment. Others: No problems expected. POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER DRUGS Generic name or drug class Combined Effect ___________________________________________________________________ Anticoagulants May cause confusion, agitation, convulsions, high blood pressure. Central nervous system Increases depressant effect (CNS) depressants of both drugs. Digitalis preparations May cause confusion, agitation, convulsions, high blood pressure. MAO inhibitors May cause confusion, agitation, convulsions, high blood pressure. Tryptophan Increased chance of agitation, restlessness, stomach upsets. ___________________________________________________________________ POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER SUBSTANCES Interacts with Combined Effect ___________________________________________________________________ Alcohol: Possible toxicity of both drugs. Beverages: Decreases effect of fluoxetine. Cocaine: Decreases effect of fluoxetine. Foods: None expected. Marijuana: Decreases effect of fluoxetine. Tobacco: Decreases effect of fluoxetine. ___________________________________________________________________ ! @MECLIZINE BRAND NAMES Antivert Motion Cure Bonamine Ru-Vert-M Bonine Wehvert BASIC INFORMATION Habit forming? No Prescription needed? U.S.--Tablets: No Liquid: Yes Canada: Yes Available as generic? Yes Drug class: antihistamine, antiemetic. USES Prevents motion sickness. DOSAGE AND USAGE INFORMATION How to take: Tablet--Swallow with liquid or food to lessen stomach irritation. If you can't swallow whole, crumble tablet and chew or take with liquid or food. When to take: 30 minutes to 1 hour before traveling. If you forget a dose: Take as soon as you remember. Wait 4 hours for next dose. What drug does: Reduces sensitivity of nerve endings in inner ear, blocking messages to brain's vomiting center. Time lapse before drug works: 30 to 60 minutes. Don't take with: See interaction column and consult doctor. POSSIBLE ADVERSE REACTIONS OR SIDE EFFECTS Symptoms What to do ____________________________________________________________________ Life-threatening: None expected. Common: Drowsiness. Continue. Call doctor when convenient. Infrequent: Headache, diarrhea or Continue. Call doctor when constipation, fast convenient. heartbeat. Dry mouth, nose, throat. Continue. Tell doctor at next visit. Rare: Rash, hives. Discontinue. Call doctor right away. Restlessness, excitement, Continue. Call doctor when insomnia, blurred vision, convenient. frequent and difficult urination. Appetite loss, nausea. Continue. Tell doctor at next visit. OVERDOSE Symptoms: Drowsiness, confusion, incoordination, stupor, coma, weak pulse, shallow breathing. What to do: Dial 0 (operator) or 911 (emergency) for an ambulance or medical help. Then give first aid immediately. See emergency information. WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Don't take if; You are allergic to meclizine, buclizine or cyclizine. You have taken MAO inhibitors in the past 2 weeks. Before you start, consult your doctor: If you have glaucoma. If you have prostate enlargement. If you have reacted badly to any antihistamine. Over age 60: Adverse reactions and side effects may be more frequent and severe than in younger persons, especially impaired urination from enlarged prostate gland. Pregnancy: Studies inconclusive on harm to unborn child. animal studies show fetal abnormalities. Decide with your doctor whether drug benefits jsutify risk to unborn child. Breast-feeding: Drug passes into milk. Avoid drug or discontinue nursing until you finish medicine. Consult doctor for advice on maintaining milk supply. Infants and Children: No problems expected. Prolonged use: No problems expected. Skin and sunlight: No problems expected. Driving, piloting or hazardous work: Don't fly aircraft. Don't drive until you learn how medicine affects you. Don't work around dangerous machinery. Don't climb ladders or work in high places. Danger increases if you drink alcohol or take medicine affecting alertness and reflexes, such as antihistamines, tranquilizers, sedatives, pain medicine, narcotics and mind-altering drugs. Discontinuing: No problems expected. Others: No problems expected. POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER DRUGS Generic Name or Drug class Combined Effect ____________________________________________________________________ Amphetamines May decrease drowsiness caused by meclizine. Anticholinergics Increased effect of both drugs. Antidepressants (tricyclic) Increased effect of both drugs. MAO inhibitors Increased meclizine effect. Narcotics Increased effect of both drugs. Pain relievers Increased effect of both drugs. Sedatives Increased effect of both drugs. Sleep inducers Increased effect of both drugs. Tranquilizers Increased effect of both drugs. POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER SUBSTANCES Interacts with Combined Effect ____________________________________________________________________ Alcohol Increased sedation. Avoid. Beverages Caffeine drinks May decrease drowsiness. Cocaine None expected. Foods None expected. Marijuana Increased drowsiness, dry mouth. Tobacco None expected. ! @METOCLOPRAMIDE BRAND NAMES Emex Maxolon Maxeran Reglan BASIC INFORMATION Habit forming? No Prescription needed? Yes Available as generic? Yes Drug class: Antiemetic; dopaminergic blocker USES Releives nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy and drug related postoperative factors. Relieves symptoms of esophagitis. DOSAGE AND USAGE INFORMATION How to take: Tablet or capsule--Swallow with liquid or food to lessen stomach irritation. When to take: 30 minutes before symptoms expected, up to 4 times a day. If you forget a dose: Take as soon as you remember up to 2 hours late. If more than 2 hours, wait for next scheduled dose (don't double this dose). What drug does: Prevents smooth muscle in stomach from relaxing. Affects vomiting center in brain. Time lapse before drug works: 30 to 60 minutes. Don't take with: See interaction column and consult doctor. POSSIBLE ADVERSE REACTIONS OR SIDE EFFECTS Symptoms What to do ____________________________________________________________________ Life-threatening: None expected. Common: Drowsiness, restlessness. Continue. Call doctor when convenient. Frequent: Rash Continue. Call doctor when convenient. Infrequent: Wheezing, shortness of Discontinue. Call doctor breath. right away. Dizziness; headache; Continue. Call doctor when insomnia; tender, swollen convenient. breasts; increased milk flow. Rare: Constipation, diarrhea, Continue. Call doctor when nausea. convenient. OVERDOSE Symptoms: Severe drowsiness, mental confusion, trembling, seizure, coma. What to do: Dial 0 (operator) or 911 (emergency) for an ambulance or medical help. Then give first aid immediately. If patient is unconscious and not breathing, give mouth-to-mouth breathing. If there is no heartbeat, use cardiac massage and mouth-to-mouth breathing (CPR). Don't try to make patient vomit. If you can't get help quickly, take patient to nearest emergency facility. See emergency information. WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Don't take if: You are allergic to procaine, procainamide or metoclopramide. Before you start, consult your doctor: If you have Parkinson's disease. If you have liver or kidney disease. If you have epilepsy. If you have bleeding from gastrointestinal tract or intestinal obstruction. If you will have surgery within 2 months, including dental surgery, requiring general or spinal anesthesia. Over age 60: Adverse reactions and side effects may be more frequent and severe than in younger persons. Pregnancy: No proven harm to unborn child. Avoid if possible. Breast-feeding: Unknown effect. Infants and children: Adverse reactions more likely to occur than in adults. Prolonged use: Adverse reactions including muscle spasms and trembling hands more likely to occur. Skin and sunlight: No problems expected. Driving, piloting or hazardous work: Don't drive or pilot aircraft until you learn how medicine affects you. Don't work around dangerous machinery. Don't climb ladders or work in high places. Danger increases if you drink alcohol or take medicine affecting alertness and reflexes, such as antihistamines, tranquilizers, sedatives, pain medicine, narcotics and mind-altering drugs. Discontinuing: May be unnecessary to finish medicine. Follow doctor's instructions. Others: No problems expected. POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER DRUGS Generic Name or Drug Class Combined Effect ____________________________________________________________________ Acetaminophen Slow stomach emptying. Bromocriptine Decreased bromocriptine effect. Central nervous system Excess sedation. depressants: antidepressants, antihistamines, muscle relaxants, narcotics, sedatives, sleeping pills, tranquilizers. Digitalis preparations Decreased absorption of digitalis. Levodopa Slow stomach emptying. Phenothiazines Increased chance of muscle spasm and trembling. Tetracycline Slow stomach emptying. POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER SUBSTANCES Interacts with Combined Effect ____________________________________________________________________ Alcohol Excess sedation. Avoid Beverages Decreased metoclopramide Coffee effect. Cocaine Decreased metoclopramide effect. Foods No problems expected. Marijuana Decreased metoclopramide effect. Tobacco Decreased metoclopramide effect. ! @PROCHLORPERAZINE BRAND NAMES Chlorazine Prochlor-iso Combid Pro-iso Compazine Stemetil Eskatrol BASIC INFORMATION Habit forming? No Prescription needed? Yes Available as generic? Yes Drug class: Tranquilizer, antiemetic (phenothiazine) USES Stops nausea, vomiting Reduces anxiety, agitation DOSAGE AND USAGE INFORMATION How to take: Tablet or capsule--Swallow with liquid or food to lessen stomach irritation. Suppositories--Remove wrapper and moisten suppository with water. Gently insert into rectum, large end first. Drops or liquid--Dilute dose in beverage. When to take: Nervous and mental disorders--Take at the same times each day. Nausea and vomiting--Take as needed, no more often than every 4 hours. If you forget a dose: Nervous and mental disorders--Take up to 2 hours late. If more than 2 hours, wait for next scheduled dose (don't double this dose). Nausea and vomiting--Take as soon as you remember. Wait 4 hours for next dose. What drug does: Suppresses brain's vomiting center. Suppresses brain centers that control abnormal emotions and behavior. Time lapse before drug works: Nausea and vomiting-- 1 hour or less. Nervous and mental disorders--4-6 weeks. Don't take with: Antacid or medicine for diarrhea. Non-prescription drug for cough, cold or allergy. See Interaction column and consult doctor. POSSIBLE ADVERSE REACTIONS OR SIDE EFFECTS Symptoms What to do ______________________________________________________________________ Life-threatening: None expected. Common: Muscle spasms of face Discontinue. Seek emergency and neck, unsteady gait. treatment. Restlessness, tremor, Discontinue. Call doctor drowsiness. right away. Decreased sweating, dry Continue. Call doctor when mouth, runny nose, convenient. constipation. Infrequent: Fainting. Discontinue. Seek emergency treatment. Rash. Discontinue. Call doctor right away. Difficult urination, Continue. Call doctor when diminished sex drive, convenient. swollen breasts, menstrual irregularities. Rare: Change in vision, sore Discontinue. Call doctor throat, fever, jaundice. right away. OVERDOSE Symptoms: Stupor, convulsions, coma. What to do: Dial 0 (operator) or 911 (emergency) for an ambulance or medical help. then give first aid immediately. See Emergency information section. WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Don't take if: You are allergic to any phentothiazine. You have a blood or bone-marrow disease. Before you start, consult your doctor: If you will have surgery within 2 months, including dental surgery, requiring general or spinal anesthesia. If you have asthma, emphysema or other lung disorder. If you take non-prescription ulcer medicine, asthma medicine or amphetamines. Over age 60: Adverse reactions and side effects may be more frequent and severe than in younger persons. More likely to develop involuntary movement of jaws, lips, tongue, chewing. Report this to your doctor immediately. Early treatment can help. Pregnancy: Risk to unborn child outweighs drug benefits. Don't use. Breast-feeding: Drug passes into milk. Avoid drug or discontinue nursing until you finish medicine. Consult doctor for advice on maintaining milk supply. Infants & children: Don't give to children younger than 2. Prolonged use: May lead to tardive dyskinesia (involuntary movement of jaws, lips, tongue, chewing). Skin & sunlight: May cause rash or intensify sunburn in areas exposed to sun or sunlamp. Skin may remain sensitive for 3 months after discontinuing. Driving, piloting or hazardous work: Don't drive or pilot aircraft until you learn how medicine affects you. Don't work around dangerous machinery. Don't climb ladders or work in high places. Danger increases if you drink alcohol or take medicine affecting alertness and reflexes. Discontinuing: Nervous and mental disorders-Don't discontinue without doctor's advice until you complete prescribed dose, even though symptoms diminish or disappear. Nausea and vomiting--May be unnecessary to finish medicine. Follow doctor's instructions. POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER DRUGS Generic Name or Drug Class Combined effect ______________________________________________________________________ Anticholinergics Increased anticholinergic effect. Antidepressants (tricyclic) Increased prochlorperazine effect. Antihistamines Increased antihistamine ! @TRIMETHOBENZAMIDE BRAND NAMES Stemetic Tigan Tegamide Tiject-20 Ticon BASIC INFORMATION Habit forming? No Prescription needed? Yes Available as generic? Yes Drug class: Anitemetic USES Reduces nausea and vomiting. DOSAGE AND USAGE INFORMATION How to take: Capsule--Swallow with liquid. If you can't swallow whole, open capsule and take with liquid or food. Suppositories--Remove wrapper and moisten suppository with water. Gently insert larger end into rectum. Push well into rectum with finger. When to take: When needed, no more often than label directs. If you forget a dose: Take when you remember. Wait as long as label directs for next dose. What drug does: Possibly blocks nerve impulses to brain's vomiting centers. Time lapse before drug works: 20 to 40 minutes. Don't take with: Non-prescription drugs or drugs in interaction column without consulting doctor. POSSIBLE ADVERSE REACTIONS OR SIDE EFFECTS Symptoms What to do ____________________________________________________________________ Life-threatening: None expected. Common: None expected. Infrequent: Rash, blurred vision, Discontinue. Call doctor low blood pressure. right away. Dizziness, drowsiness, Continue. Call doctor when headache, diarrhea, muscle convenient. cramps, unusual tiredness. Rare: Seizures, tremor, Discontinue. Call doctor depression, sore throat, right away. fever, repeated vomiting, back pain, jaundice. OVERDOSE Symptoms: Confusion, convulsions, coma. What to do: Dial 0 (operator) or 911 (emergency) for an ambulance or medical help. Then give first aid immediately. If patient is unconscious and not breathing, give mouth-to-mouth breathing. If there is no heartbeat, use cardiac massage and mouth-to-mouth breathing (CPR). Don't try to make patient vomit. If you can't get help quickly, take patient to nearest emergency facility. See emergency information. WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Don't take if: You are allergic to trimethobenzamide. You are allergic to local anesthetics and have suppository form. Before you start, consult your doctor: If you have reacted badly to antihistamines. Over age 60: More susceptible to low blood pressure and sedative effects of this drug. Pregnancy: No proven harm to unborn child. Avoid if possible. Breast-feeding: No proven problems. Avoid if possible. Infants and Children: Injectible form not recommended. Avoid during viral infections. Drug may contribute to Reyes' syndrome. Prolonged use: Damages blood-cell production of bone marrow. Causes Parkinson-like symptoms of tremors, rigidity. Skin and sunlight: Possible sun sensitivity. Use caution. Driving, piloting or hazardous work: Use disqualifies you for piloting aircraft. Don't drive until you learn how medicine affects you. Don't work around dangerous machinery. Don't climb ladders or work in high places. Danger increases if you drink alcohol or take medicine affecting alertness and reflexes, such as antihistamines, tranquilizers, sedatives, pain medicine, narcotics and mind-altering drugs. Discontinuing: May be unnecessary to finish medicine. Follow doctor's orders. Other: No problems expected. POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER DRUGS Generic Name or Drug Class Combined Effect ____________________________________________________________________ Antidepressants Increased sedative effect. Antihistamines Increased sedative effect. Barbiturates Increased effect of both drugs. Belladonna Increased effect of both drugs. Cholinergics Increased effect of both drugs. Mind-altering drugs Increased effect of mind- altering drug. Narcotics Increased sedative effect. Phenothiazines Increased effect of both drugs. Sedatives Increased sedative effect. Sleep inducers Increased effect of sleep inducer. Tranquilizers Increased sedative effect. POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER SUBSTANCES Interacts with Combined effect ____________________________________________________________________ Alcohol Oversedation. Avoid. Beverages None expected. Cocaine None expected. Foods None expected. Marijuana Increased antinausea effect. Tobacco None expected. ! @METHYLPREDNISOLONE BRAND NAMES A-methaPred Medralone-80 dep Medalone Medrol Depoject Medrol Enpak Depo-Medrol Medrone Depo-medrone Medrone-80 Depopred Mepred-40 Depo-Pred-40 Methylone Depo-Pred-80 m-Prednisol Depo-Predate Pre-Dep Duralone Pro-Dep-40 Duralone-40 Pro-Dep-80 Duralone-80 Rep-Pred Durameth Solu-Medrol Medralone Solu-medrone Medralone-40 BASIC INFORMATION Habit forming? No Prescription needed? Yes Available as generic? Yes Drug class: Cortisone drug (adrenal corticosteroid) USES Reduces inflammation caused by many different medical problems. Treatment for some allergic diseases, blood disorders, kidney diseases, asthma and emphysema. Replaces corticosteroid deficiencies. DOSAGE AND USAGE INFORMATION How to take: Tablet--Swallow with liquid or food to lessen stomach irritation. If you can't swallow whole, crumble tablet and take with liquid or food. Injection--Take under doctor's supervision. When to take: At the same times each day. Take once-a-day or once-every-other-day doses in mornings. If you forget a dose: Several-doses-per-day prescription--Take as soon as you remember up to 2 hours late. If more than 2 hours, wait for next scheduled dose (don't double this dose). Once-a-day dose or less--Wait for next dose. Double this dose. What drug does: Decreases inflammatory responses. Time lapse before drug works: 2 to 4 days. Don't take with: See interaction column and consult doctor. POSSIBLE ADVERSE REACTIONS OR SIDE EFFECTS Symptoms What to Do _______________________________________________________________________ Life-threatening: Hives, rash, intense Seek emergency treatment itching, faintness immediately. soon after a dose (anaphylaxis). Common: Acne, poor wound Continue. Call doctor when healing, thirst, convenient. indigestion, nausea, vomiting, decreased growth in children. Infrequent: Black, bloody or Discontinue. Seek emergency tarry stools. treatment. Blurred vision, Discontinue. Call doctor halos around lights, right away. sore throat, fever, muscle cramps, swollen legs or feet. Mood change, Continue. Call doctor when insomnia, convenient. restlessness, frequent urination, weight gain, round face, fatigue, weakness, TB recurrence, irregular menstrual periods. Rare: Irregular heartbeat. Discontinue. Seek emergency treatment. Rash, numbness or Discontinue. Call doctor tingling in hands right away. or feet, pancreatitis, thrombophlebitis, hallucinations, convulsions. OVERDOSE Symptoms: Headache, convulsions, heart failure. What to do: Dial 0 (operator) or 911 (emergency) for an ambulance or medical help. Then give first aid immediately. See emergency information. WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Don't take if: You are allergic to any cortisone drug. You have tuberculosis or fungus infection. You have herpes infection of eyes, lips or genitals. Before you start, consult your doctor: If you have had tuberculosis. If you have congestive heart failure. If you have diabetes, peptic ulcer, glaucoma, underactive thyroid, high blood pressure, myasthenia gravis, blood clots in legs or lungs. Over age 60: Adverse reactions and side effects may be more frequent and severe than in younger persons. Likely to aggravate edema, diabetes or ulcers. Likely to cause cataracts and osteoporosis (softening of the bones). Pregnancy: Risk to unborn child outweighs drug benefits. Don't use. Breast-feeding: Drug passes into milk. avoid drug or discontinue nursing until you finish mecicine. Consult doctor for advice on maintaining milk supply. Infants and children: Use only under medical supervision. Prolonged use: Retards growth in children. Possible glaucoma, cataracts, diabetes, fragile bones and thin skin. Functional dependence. Skin & sunlight: No problems expected. Driving, piloting or hazardous work: No problems expected. Discontinuing: Don't discontinue without doctor's advice until you complete prescribed dose, even though symptoms diminish or disappear. Drug affects your response to surgery, illness, injury or stress for 2 years after discontinuing. Tell anyone who takes medical care of you within 2 years about drug. Others: Avoid immunizations if possible. POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER DRUGS Generic Name or Drug Class Combined Effect ______________________________________________________________________ Amphotericin B Potassium depletion. Anticholinergics Possible glaucoma. Anticoagulants (oral) Decreased anticoagulant effect Anticonvulsants (hydantoin) Decreased methylprednisolone effect. Antidiabetics (oral) Decreased antidiabetic effect. Antihistamines Decreased methylprednisolone effect. Aspirin Increased methylprednisolone effect. Attenuated virus vaccines Possible viral infection. Barbiturates Decreased methylprednisolone effect. Oversedation. Chloral hydrate Decreased methylprednisolone effect. Chlorthalidone Potassium depletion. Cholestyramine Decreased methylprednisolone absorption. Cholinergics Decreased cholinergic effect. Colestipol Decreased methylprednisolone effect. Contraceptives (oral) Increased methylprednisolone effect. Digitalis preparations Dangerous potassium depletion. Possible digitalis toxicity. Diuretics (thiazide,) Potassium depletion. Ephedrine Decreased methylprednisolone effect. Estrogens Increased methylprednisolone effect. Ethacrynic acid Potassium depletion. Furosemide Potassium depletion. Glutethimide Decreased methylprednisolone effect. Indapramide Possible excessive potassium loss, causing dangerous heartbeat irregularity. Indomethacin Increased methylprednisolone effect. Insulin Decreased insulin effect. Isoniazid Decreased isoniazid effect. Mitotane Decreased methylprednisolone effect. Non-steroidal Increased risk of ulcers and anti-inflammatory drugs methylprednisolone effect. Oxyphenbutazone Possible ulcers. Phenobarbital Decreased methylprednisolone effect. Phenylbutazone Possible ulcers. Salicylates Decreased salicylate effect. Theophylline Possible increased theophylline effect. Potassium supplements Decreased potassium effect. Rifampin Decreased emthylprednisolone effect. Sympathomimetics Possible glaucoma. POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER SUBSTANCES Interacts With Combined Effect ________________________________________________________________________ Alcohol Risk of stomach ulcers. Beverages No proven problems. Cocaine Overstimulation. Avoid. Foods No proven problems. Marijuana Decreased immunity. Tobacco Increased methylprednisolone effect. Possible toxicity. ! @PREDNISONE BRAND NAMES Apo-Prednisone Panasol Colisone Paracort Cortan Prednicen-M Deltasone SK-Prednisone Liquid-Pred Sterapred Meticorten Sterazolidin Novoprednisone Winpred Orasone BASIC INFORMATION Habit forming? No Prescription needed? Yes Available as generic? Yes Drug class: Cortisone drug (adrenal corticosteroid) USES Reduces inflammation caused by many different medical problems. Treatment for some allergic diseases, blood disorders, kidney diseases, asthma and emphysema. Replaces corticosteroid deficiencies. DOSAGE AND USAGE INFORMATION How to take: Tablet or liquid--Swallow with liquid or food to lessen stomach irritation. If you can't swallow whole, crumble tablet. When to take: At the same times each day. Take once-a-day or once-every-other-day doses in mornings. If you forget a dose: Several-doses-per-day prescription--Take as soon as you remember up to 2 hours late. If more than 2 hours, wait for next scheduled dose (don't double this dose). Once-a-day dose or less--Wait for next dose. Double this dose. What drug does: Decreases inflammatory responses. Time lapse before drug works: 2 to 4 days. Don't take with: See interaction column and consult doctor. POSSIBLE ADVERSE REACTIONS OR SIDE EFFECTS Symptoms What To Do __________________________________________________________________ Life-threatening: Hives, rash, intense Seek emergency treatment itching, faintness immediately. soon after a dose (anaphylaxis). Common: Acne, poor wound Continue. Call doctor healing, thirst, when convenient. indigestion, nausea, vomiting, decreased growth in children. Infrequent: Black, bloody or Discontinue. Seek emergency tarry stool. treatment. Blurred vision, Discontinue. Call doctor halos around lights, right away. sore throat, fever, muscle cramps. Mood change, fatigue, Continue. Call doctor insomnia, weakness, when convenient. restlessness, frequent urination, weight gain, round face, TB recurrence, irregular menstrual periods. Rare: Irregular heartbeat. Discontinue. Seek emergency treatment. Skin rash, fever Discontinue. Call doctor joint pain, acute right away. psychosis, hair loss, pancreatitis, numbness or tingling in hands or feet, convulsions, thrombophlebitis, hallucinations. OVERDOSE Symptoms: Headache, convulsions, heart failure. What to do: Dial 0 (operator) or 911 (emergency) for an ambulance or medical help. Then give first aid immediately. See emergency information. WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Don't take if: You are allergic to any cortisone drug. You have tuberculosis or fungus infection. You have herpes infection of eyes, lips or genitals. Before you start, consult your doctor: If you have had tuberculosis. If you have congestive heart failure. If you have diabetes. If you have peptic ulcer. If you have glaucoma. If you have underactive thyroid. If you have high blood pressure. If you have myasthenia gravis. If you have blood clots in legs or lungs. Over age 60: Adverse reactions and side effects may be more frequent and severe than in younger persons. Likely to aggravate edema, diabetes or ulcers. Likely to cause cataracts and osteoporosis (softening of the bones). Pregnancy: Risk to unborn child outweighs drug benefits. Don't use. Breast-feeding: Drug passes into milk. Avoid drug or discontinue nursing until you finish medicine. Consult doctor for advice on maintaining milk supply. Infants and children: Use only under medical supervision. Prolonged use: Retards growth in children. Possible glaucoma, cataracts, diabetes, fragile bones and thin skin. Functional dependence. Skin and Sunlight: No problems expected. Driving, piloting or hazardous work: No problems expected. Discontinuing: Don't discontinue without doctor's advice until you complete prescribed dose, even though symptoms diminish or disappear. Drug affects your response to surgery, illness, injury or stress for 2 years after discontinuing. Tell anyone who takes medical care of you within 2 years about drug. Others: Avoid immunizations if possible. POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER DRUGS Generic Name or Drug Class Combined effect ________________________________________________________________ Amphotericin B Potassium depletion. Anticholinergics Possible glaucoma. Anticoagulants (oral) Decreased anticoagulant effect Anticonvulsants (hydantoin) Decreased prednisone effect. Antidiabetics (oral) Decreased antidiabetic effect. Antihistamines Decreased prednisone effect. Aspirin Increased prednisone effect. Attenuated virus vaccines Possible viral infection. Barbiturates Decreased prednisone effect. Oversedation. Chloral hydrate Decreased prednisone effect. Chlorthalidone Potassium depletion. Cholestyramine Decreased prednisone absorption. Cholinergics Decreased cholinergic effect. Colestipol Decreased prednisone absorption. Contraceptives (oral) Increased prednisone effect. Digitalis preparations Dangerous potassium depletion. Possible digitalis toxicity. Diuretics, thiazide Potassium depletion. Ethacrynic acid Potassium depletion. Ephedrine Decreased prednisone effect. Estrogens Increased prednisone effect. Furosemide Potassium depletion. Glutethimide Decreased prednisone effect. Indapamide Possible excessive potassium loss, causing dangerous heartbeat irregularity. Indomethacin Increased prednisone effect. Insulin Decreased insulin effect. Isoniazid Decreased isoniazid effect. Mitotane Decreased prednisone effect. Non-steroidal Increased risk of ulcers and anti-inflammatory drugs prednisone effect. Phenobarbital Decreased prednisone effect. Oxyphenbutazone Possible ulcers. Phenylbutazone Possible ulcers. Potassium supplements Decreased potassium effect. Rifampin Decreased prednisone effect. Salicylates Decreased salicylate effect. Sympathomimetics Possible glaucoma. Theophylline Possible increased theophylline effect. POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER SUBSTANCES Interacts with Combined effect ________________________________________________________________ Alcohol: Risk of stomach ulcers. Beverages: No proven problems. Cocaine: Overstimulation. Avoid. Foods: No proven problems. Marijuana: Decreased immunity. Tobacco: Increased prednisone effect. Possible toxicity. ! @FLURAZEPAM BRAND NAMES Apo-Flurazepam Somnal Dalmane Som-Pam Novoflupam BASIC INFORMATION Habit forming? Yes Prescription needed? Yes Available as generic? Yes Drug class: Tranquilizer (benzodiazepine) USES Treatment for insomnia and tension. DOSAGE AND USAGE INFORMATION How to take: Tablet or capsule--Swallow with liquid. If you can't swallow whole, crumble tablet or open capsule and take with liquid or food. When to take: At the same time each day, according to instructions on prescription label. If you forget a dose: Take as soon as you remember up to 2 hours late. If more than 2 hours, wait for next scheduled dose (don't double this dose). What drug does: Affects limbic system of brain--part that controls emotions. Induces near-normal sleep pattern. Time lapse before drug works: 30 minutes. POSSIBLE ADVERSE REACTIONS OR SIDE EFFECTS Symptoms What To Do Life-threatening: None expected. Common: Clumsiness, Continue. Call doctor drowsiness, dizziness. when convenient. Infrequent: Hallucinations, Discontinue. Call doctor confusion, right away. depression, irritability, rash, itch, change in vision. Constipation or Continue. Call doctor diarrhea, nausea, when convenient. vomiting, painful or difficult urination. Rare: Slow heartbeat, Discontinue. Seek difficult breathing. emergency treatment. Mouth, throat Discontinue. Call doctor ulcers, jaundice. right away. OVERDOSE Symptoms: Drowsiness, weakness, tremor, stupor, coma. What to do: Dial 0 (operator) or 911 (emergency) for an ambulance or medical help. Then give first aid immediately. If patient is unconscious and not breathing, give mouth-to-mouth breathing. If there is no heartbeat, use cardiac massage and mouth-to-mouth breathing (CPR). Don't try to make patient vomit. If you can't get help quickly, take patient to nearest emergency facility. See emergency information. WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Don't take if: You are allergic to any benzodiazepine. You have myasthenia gravis. You are active or recovering alcoholic. Patient is younger than 6 months. Before you start, consult your doctor: If you have liver, kidney or lung disease. If you have diabetes, epilepsy or porphyria. Over age 60: Adverse reactions and side effects may be more frequent and severe than in younger persons. May develop agitation, rage or "hangover" effect. Pregnancy: Risk to unborn child outweighs drug benefits. Don't use. Breast-feeding: Drug passes into milk. Avoid drug or discontinue nursing until you finish medicine. Consult doctor for advice on maintaining milk supply. Infants and children: Use only under medical supervision for children older than 6 months. Prolonged use: May impair liver function. Skin and sunlight: No problems expected. Driving, piloting or hazardous work: Don't drive or pilot aircraft until you learn how medicine affects you. Don't work around dangerous machinery. Don't climb ladders or work in high places. Danger increases if you drink alcohol or take medicine affecting alertness and reflexes. Discontinuing: Don't discontinue without doctor's advice until you complete prescribed dose, even though symptoms diminish or disappear. Others: Hot weather, heavy exercise and profuse sweat may reduce excretion and cause overdose. "Hangover" effect may occur. Blood sugar may rise in diabetics, requiring insulin adjustment. POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER DRUGS Generic Name or Drug Class Combined Effect Anticonvulsants Change in seizure frequency or severity. Antidepressants Increased sedative effect of both drugs. Antihistamines Increased sedative effect of both drugs. Antihypertensives Excessively low blood pressure. Cimetidine Excess sedation. Disulfiram Increased flurazepam effect. Dronabinol Increased effects of both drugs. Avoid. MAO inhibitors Convulsions, deep sedation, rage. Molindone Increased sedative effect. Narcotics Increased sedative effect of both drugs. Sedatives Increased sedative effect of both drugs. Sleep inducers Increased sedative effect of both drugs. Tranquilizers Increased sedative effect of both drugs. POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER SUBSTANCES Interacts With Combined Effect Alcohol Heavy sedation. Avoid. Beverages None expected. Cocaine Decreased flurazepam effect. Foods None expected. Marijuana Heavy sedation. Avoid. Tobacco Decreased flurazepam effect. ! @AMOBARBITAL BRAND NAMES Amytal Novamobarb Dexamyl Tuinal Isobec BASIC INFORMATION Habit forming? Yes Prescription needed? Yes Available as generic? Yes Drug class: Sedative, hypnotic (barbiturate) USES Reduces anxiety or nervous tension (low dose). Relieves insomnia (higher bedtime dose). DOSAGE AND USAGE INFORMATION How to take: Tablet, capsule or liquid--Swallow with food or liquid to lessen stomach irritation. If you can't swallow whole, crumble tablet or open capsule and take with liquid or food. When to take: At the same times each day. If you forget a dose: Take as soon as you remember up to 2 hours late. If more than 2 hours, wait for next scheduled dose (don't double this dose). What drug does: May partially block nerve impulses at nerve-cell connections. Time lapse before drug works: 60 minutes. Don't take with: Non-prescription drugs without consulting doctor. POSSIBLE ADVERSE REACTIONS OR SIDE EFFECTS Symptoms What To Do Life-threatening: None expected. Common: Dizziness, drowsiness, Continue. Call doctor "hangover" effect. when convenient. Infrequent: Rash or hives; Discontinue. Call doctor swollen face, lips, right away. eyelids; sore throat, fever. Depression, Continue. Call doctor confusion, slurred when convenient. speech, nausea, vomiting, joint or muscle pain. Rare: Agitation, slow Discontinue. Call doctor heartbeat, breathing right away. difficulty, jaundice. Unexplained bleeding Continue. Call doctor or bruising. when convenient. OVERDOSE Symptoms: Deep sleep, weak pulse, coma. What to do: Dial 0 (operator) or 911 (emergency) for an ambulance or medical help. Then give first aid immediately. If patient is unconscious and not breathing, give mouth-to-mouth breathing. If there is no heartbeat use cardiac massage and mouth-to-mouth breathing (CPR). Don't try to make patient vomit. If you can't get help quickly, take patient to nearest emergency facility. See emergency information. WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Don't take if: You are allergic to any barbiturate. You have porphyria. Before you start, consult your doctor: If you have epilepsy. If you have kidney or liver damage. If you have asthma. If you have anemia. If you have chronic pain. If you will have surgery within 2 months, including dental surgery, requiring general or spinal anesthesia. Over age 60: Adverse reactions and side effects may be more frequent and severe than in younger persons. Use small doses. Pregnancy: Risk to unborn child outweighs drug benefits. Don't use. Breast-feeding: Drug passes into milk. Avoid drug or discontinue nursing until you finish medicine. Consult doctor for advice on maintaining milk supply. Infants and children: Use only under doctor's supervision. Prolonged use: May cause addiction, anemia, chronic intoxication. May lower body temperature, making exposure to cold temperatures hazardous. Skin and sunlight: May cause rash or intensify sunburn in areas exposed to sun or sunlamp. Driving, piloting or hazardous work: Don't drive or pilot aircraft until you learn how medicine affects you. Don't work around dangerous machinery. Don't climb ladders or work in high places. Danger increases if you drink alcohol or take medicine affecting alertness and reflexes. Discontinuing: May be unnecessary to finish medicine. Follow doctor's instructions. If you develop withdrawal symptoms of hallucinations, agitation or sleeplessness after discontinuing, call doctor right away. Others: Great potential for abuse. POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER DRUGS Generic Name or Drug Class Combined Effect Anticoagulants (oral) Decreased anticoagulant effect. Anticonvulsants Changed seizure patterns. Antidepressants Decreased (tricyclics) antidepressant effect. Possible dangerous oversedation. Antidiabetics (oral) Increased amobarbital effect. Antihistamines Dangerous sedation. Avoid. Anti-inflammatory Decreased drugs. anti-inflammatory (non-steroidal) effect. Aspirin Decreased aspirin effect. Beta-adrenergic Decreased effect of blockers beta-adrenergic blocker. Contraceptives (oral) Decreased contraceptive effect. Cortisone drugs Decreased cortisone effect. Digitoxin Decreased digitoxin effect. Doxycycline Decreased doxycycline effect. Dronabinol Increased effects of both drugs. Avoid. Griseofulvin Decreased griseofulvin effect. Indapamide Increased indapamide effect. MAO inhibitors Increased amobarbital effect. Mind-altering drugs Dangerous sedation. Avoid. Narcotics Dangerous sedation. Avoid. Pain relievers Dangerous sedation. Avoid. Sedatives Dangerous sedation. Avoid. Sleep inducers Dangerous sedation. Avoid. Tranquilizers Dangerous sedation. Avoid. Valproic acid Increased amobarbital effect. POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER SUBSTANCES Interacts With Combined Effect Alcohol Possible fatal oversedation. Avoid. Beverages None expected. Cocaine Decreased amobarbital effect. Foods None expected. Marijuana Excessive sedation. Avoid. Tobacco None expected. ! @CHLORAL HYDRATE BRAND NAMES Aquachloral Novochlorhydrate Aquachloral Supprettes Oradrate Colidrate SK-Chloral Hydrate Noctec BASIC INFORMATION Habit forming? Yes Prescription needed? Yes Available as generic? Yes Drug class: Hypnotic USES Reduces anxiety. Relieves insomnia. DOSAGE AND USAGE INFORMATION How to take: Tablet or capsule--Swallow with milk or food to lessen stomach irritation. Drops--Dilute dose in beverage before swallowing. Suppositories--Remove wrapper and moisten suppository with water. Gently insert larger end into rectum. Push well into rectum with finger. When to take: At the same time each day. If you forget a dose: Take as soon as you remember up to 2 hours late. If more than 2 hours, wait for next scheduled dose (don't double this dose). What drug does: Affects brain centers that control wakefulness and alertness. Time lapse before drug works: 30 to 60 minutes. POSSIBLE ADVERSE REACTIONS OR SIDE EFFECTS Symptoms What To Do Life-threatening: None expected. Common: Nausea, stomach Discontinue. Call doctor pain, vomiting. right away. Infrequent: "Hangover" effect, Continue. Call doctor clumsiness or when convenient. unsteadiness, drowsiness, dizziness, lightheadedness. Rare: Hallucinations, Discontinue. Call doctor agitation, confusion. right away. Hives, rash. Continue. Call doctor when convenient. OVERDOSE Symptoms: Confusion, weakness, breathing difficulty, stagger, slow or irregular heartbeat. What to do: Dial 0 (operator) or 911 (emergency) for an ambulance or medical help. Then give first aid immediately. If patient is unconscious and not brething, give mouth-to-mouth breathing. If there is no heartbeat, use cardiac massage and mouth-to-mouth breathing (CPR). Don't try to make patient vomit. If you can't get help quickly, take patient to nearest emergency facility. See emergency information. WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Don't take if: You are allergic to chloral hydrate. Before you start, consult your doctor: If you have had liver, kidney or heart trouble. If you are prone to stomach upsets (if medicine is in oral form). If you have colitis or a rectal inflammation (if medicine is in suppository form). Over age 60: Adverse reactions and side effects may be more frequent and severe than in younger persons. More likely to have "hangover" effect. Pregnancy: Risk to unborn child outweighs drug benefits. Unborn child may become addicted to drug. Don't use. Breast-feeding: Drug filters into milk. May harm child. Avoid. Infants and children: Use only under medical supervision. Prolonged use: Addiction and possible kidney damage. Skin and sunlight: No problems expected. Driving, piloting or hazardous work: Don't drive or pilot aircraft until you learn how medicine affects you. Don't work around dangerous machinery. Don't climb ladders or work in high places. Danger increases if you drink alcohol or take medicine affecting alertness and reflexes, such as antihistamines, tranquilizers, sedatives, pain medicine, narcotics and mind-altering drugs. Discontinuing: Don't discontinue without consulting doctor. Dose may require gradual reduction if you have taken drug for a long time. Doses of other drugs may also require adjustment. Others: Frequent kidney-function tests recommended when drug is used for a long time. POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER DRUGS Generic Name or Drug Class Combined Effect Anticoagulants Possible hemorrhaging. Antidepressants Increased chloral hydrate effect. Antihistamines Increased chloral hydrate effect. Cortisone drugs Decreased cortisone effect. MAO inhibitors Increased chloral hydrate effect. Mind-altering drugs Increased chloral hydrate effect. Molindone Increased tranquilizer effect. Narcotics Increased chloral hydrate effect. Pain relievers Increased chloral hydrate effect. Phenothiazines Increased chloral hydrate effect. Sedatives Increased chloral hydrate effect. Sleep inducers Increased chloral hydrate effect. Tranquilizers Increased chloral hydrate effect. POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER SUBSTANCES Interacts With Combined Effect Alcohol Increased sedative effect of both. Avoid. Beverages None expected. Cocaine Decreased chloral hydrate effect. Avoid. Foods None expected. Marijuana May severely impair mental and physical functioning. Avoid. Tobacco None expected. ! @PENTOBARBITAL AND SECOBARBITAL BRAND NAMES - PENTOBARBITAL Carbrital Pentogen Nembutal Quless Nova-Rectal Wigraine-PB Novopentobarb BRAND NAMES - SECOBARBITAL Novo Secobarb Seral Secogen Tuinal Seconal BASIC INFORMATION Habit forming? Yes Prescription needed? Yes Available as generic? Yes Drug class: Sedative, hypnotic (barbiturate) USES Reduces anxiety or nervous tension (low dose). Relieves insomnia (higher bedtime dose). DOSAGE AND USAGE INFORMATION How to take: Tablet, capsule or liquid--Swallow with food or liquid to lessen stomach irritation. If you can't swallow whole, crumble tablet or open capsule and take with liquid or food. Suppositories--Remove wrapper and moisten suppository with water. Gently insert larger end into rectum. Push well into rectum with finger. When to take: At the same times each day. If you forget a dose: Take as soon as you remember up to 2 hours late. If more than 2 hours, wait for next scheduled dose (don't double this dose). What drug does: May partially block nerve impulses at nerve-cell connections. Time lapse before drug works: 60 minutes. Don't take with: Non-prescription drugs without consulting doctor. POSSIBLE ADVERSE REACTIONS OR SIDE EFFECTS Symptoms What To Do Life-threatening: None expected. Common: Dizziness, drowsiness, Continue. Call doctor "hangover" effect. when convenient. Infrequent: Rash or hives; face, Discontinue. Call doctor lip seelling; swollen right away. eyelids; sore throat, fever. Depression, Continue. Call doctor confusion, slurred when convenient. speech, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, joint or muscle pain. Rare: Agitation, slow Discontinue. Call doctor heartbeat, difficult right away. breathing, jaundice. Unexplained bleeding Continue. Call doctor or bruising. when convenient. OVERDOSE Symptoms: Deep sleep, weak pulse, coma. What to do: Dial 0 (operator) or 911 (emergency) for an ambulance or medical help. Then give first aid immediately. See emergency information. WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Don't take if: You are allergic to any barbiturate. You have porphyria. Before you start, consult your doctor: If you have epilepsy. If you have kidney or liver damage. If you have asthma. If you have anemia. If you have chronic pain. If you will have surgery within 2 months, including dental surgery, requiring general or spinal anesthesia. Over age 60: Adverse reactions and side effects may be more frequent and severe than in younger persons. Use small doses. Pregnancy: Risk to unborn child outweighs drug benefits. Don't use. Breast-feeding: Drug passes into milk. Avoid drug or discontinue nursing until you finish medicine. Consult doctor for advice on maintaining milk supply. Infants and children: Use only under doctor's supervision. Prolonged use: May cause addiction, anemia, chronic intoxication. May lower body temperature, making exposure to cold temperatures hazardous. Skin and sunlight: May cause rash or intensify sunburn in areas exposed to sun or sunlamp. Driving, piloting or hazardous work: Don't drive or pilot aircraft until you learn how medicine affects you. Don't work around dangerous machinery. Don't climb ladders or work in high places. Danger increases if you drink alcohol or take medicine affecting alertness and reflexes. Discontinuing: May be unnecessary to finish medicine. Follow doctor's instrucitons. If you develop withdrawal symptoms of hallucinations, agitation or sleeplessness after discontinuing, call doctor right away. Others: Great potential for abuse. POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER DRUGS Generic Name or Drug Class Combined Effect Anticoagulants (oral) Decreased anticoagulant effect. Anticonvulsants Changed seizure pattern. Antidepressants Decreased antidepressant (tricyclics) effect. Possible dangerous oversedation. Antidiabetics Increased pentobarbital (oral) effect. Antihistamines Dangerous sedation. Avoid Anti-inflammatory Decreased drugs (non-steroidal) anti-inflammatory effect. Aspirin Decreased aspirin effect. Beta-adrenergic Decreased effect of blockers beta-adrenergic blocker. Contraceptives Decreased (oral) contraceptive effect. Cortisone drugs Decreased cortisone effect. Digitoxin Decreased digitoxin effect. Doxycycline Decreased dosycycline effect. Dronabinol Increased effects of both drugs. Avoid. Griseofulvin Decreased griseofulvin effect. Indapamide Increased indapamide effect. MAO inhibitors Increased pentobarbital effect. Mind-altering drugs Dangerous sedation. Avoid. Molindone Increased sedative effect. Narcotics Dangerous sedation. Avoid. Pain relievers Dangerous sedation. Avoid. Sedatives Dangerous sedation. Avoid. Sleep inducers Dangerous sedation. Avoid. Tranquilizers Dangerous sedation. Avoid. Valproic acid Increased pentobarbital effect. POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER SUBSTANCES Interacts With Combined Effect Alcohol Possible fatal oversedation. Avoid. Beverages None expected. Cocaine Decreased pentobarbital effect. Foods None expected. Marijuana Excessive sedation. Avoid. Tobacco None expected. ! @TEMAZEPAM BRAND NAMES Restoril BASIC INFORMATION Habit forming? Yes Prescription needed? Yes Available as generic? Yes Drug class: Tranquilizer (benzodiazepine) USES Treatment for insomnia. DOSAGE AND USAGE INFORMATION How to take: Tablet or capsule--Swallow with liquid. If you can't swallow whole, crumble tablet or open capsule and take with liquid or food. When to take: At the same time each day, according to instructions on prescription label. If you forget a dose: Take as soon as you remember up to 2 hours late. If more than 2 hours, wait for next scheduled dose (don't double this dose). What drug does: Affects limbic system of brain--part that controls emotions. Induces near-normal sleep pattern. Time lapse before drug works: 30 minutes. POSSIBLE ADVERSE REACTIONS OR SIDE EFFECTS Symptoms What To Do Life-threatening: None expected. Common: Clumsiness, Continue. Call doctor drowsiness, dizziness. when convenient. Infrequent: Hallucinations, Discontinue. Call doctor confusion, depression, right away. irritability, rash itchy skin, change in vision. Constipation or Continue. Call doctor diarrhea, nausea, when convenient. vomiting, difficult urination. Rare: Slow heartbeat, Discontinue. Seek difficult breathing. emergency treatment. Mouth or throat Discontinue. Call doctor ulcers, jaundice. right away. OVERDOSE Symptoms: Drowsiness, weakness, tremor, stupor, coma. What to do: Dial 0 (operator) or 911 (emergency) for an ambulance or medical help. Then give first aid immediately. If patient is unconscious and not breathing, give mouth-to-mouth breathing. If there is no heartbeat, use cardiac massage and mouth-to-mouth breathing (CPR). Don't try to make patient vomit. If you can't get help quickly, take patient to nearest emergency facility. See emergency information. WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Don't take if: You are allergic to any benzodiazepine. You have myasthenia gravis. You are active or recovering alcoholic. Patient is younger than 6 months. Before you start, consult your doctor: If you have liver, kidney or lung disease. If you have diabetes, epilepsy or porphyria. Over age 60: Adverse reactions and side effects may be more frequent and severe than in younger persons. May develop agitation, rage or "hangover" effect. Pregnancy: Risk to unborn child outweighs drug benefits. Don't use. Breast-feeding: Drug passes into milk. Avoid drug or discontinue nursing until you finish medicine. Consult doctor for advice on maintaining milk supply. Infants and children: Use only under medical supervision for children older than 6 months. Prolonged use: May impair liver function. Skin and sunlight: No problems expected. Driving, piloting or hazardous work: Don't drive or pilot aircraft until you learn how medicine affects you. Don't work around dangerous machinery. Don't climb ladders or work in high places. Danger increases if you drink alcohol or take medicine affecting alertness and reflexes. Discontinuing: Don't discontinue without doctor's advice until you complete prescribed dose, even though symptoms diminish or disappear. Others: Hot weather, heavy exercise and profuse sweat may reduce excretion and cause overdose. Blood sugar may rise in diabetics, requiring insulin adjustment. POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER DRUGS Generic Name or Drug Class Combined Effect Anticonvulsants Change in seizure frequency or severity. Antidepressants Increased sedative effect of both drugs. Antihistamines Increased sedative effect of both drugs. Antihypertensives Excessively low blood pressure. Cimetidine Excess sedation. Disulfiram Increased temazepam effect. Dronabinol Increased effects of both drugs. Avoid. MAO inhibitors Convilsions, deep sedation, rage. Molindone Increased sedative effect. Narcotics Increased sedative effect of both drugs. Sedatives Increased sedative effect of both drugs. Tranquilizers Increased sedative effect of both drugs. POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER SUBSTANCES Interactis With Combined Effect Alcohol Heave sedation. Avoid. Beverages None expected. Cocaine Decreased temazepam effect. Foods None expected. Marijuana Heavy sedation. Avoid. Tobacco Decreased temazepam effect. ! @TRIAZOLAM BRAND NAMES Halcion BASIC INFORMATION Habit forming? Yes Prescription needed? Yes Available as generic? No Drug class: Tranquilizer (benzodiazepine) USES Treatment of insomnia. Not recommended for more than 2 weeks maximum. DOSAGE AND USAGE INFORMATION How to take: Tablet or capsule--Swallow with liquid. If you can't swallow whole, crumble tablet or open capsule and take with liquid or food. When to take: At the same time each day, according to instructions on prescription label. If you forget a dose: Take as soon as you remember up to 2 hours late. If more than 2 hours, wait for next scheduled dose (don't double this dose). What drug does: Affects limbic system, the part of the brain that controls emotions. Time lapse before drug works: 2 hours. May take 6 weeks for full benefit. POSSIBLE ADVERSE REACTIONS OR SIDE EFFECTS Symptoms What To Do Life-threatening: None expected. Common: Clumsiness, Continue. Call doctor drowsiness, dizziness. when convenient. Infrequent: Hallucinations, Discontinue. Call doctor confusion, depression, right away. irratibility, rash, itchy skin, change in vision. Constipation or Continue. Call doctor diarrhea, nausea, when convenient. vomiting, difficult urination. Rare: Slow heartbeat, Discontinue. Seek difficult breathing. emergency treatment. Mouth or throat Discontinue. Call doctor ulcers, jaundice. right away. OVERDOSE Symptoms: Drowsiness, weakness, tremor, stupor, coma. What to do: Dial 0 (operator) or 911 (emergency) for an ambulance or medical help. Then give first aid immediately. If patient is unconscious and not brething, give mouth-to-mouth breathing. If there is no heartbeat, use cardiac massage and mouth-to-mouth breathing (CPR). Don't try to make patient vomit. If you can't get help quickly, take patient to nearest emergency facility. See emergency information. WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Don't take if: You are allergic to any benzodiazepine. You have myasthenia gravis. You are active or recovering alcoholic. Patient is younger than 6 months. Before you start, consult your doctor: If you have liver, kidney or lung disease. If you have diabetes, epilepsy or porphyria. If you will have surgery within 2 months, including dental surgery, requiring general or spinal anesthesia. Over age 60: Adverse reactions and side effects may be more frequent and severe than in younger persons. You need smaller doses for shorter periods of time. May develop agitation, rage or "hangover" effect. Pregnancy: Risk ot unborn child outweighs drug benefits. Don't use. Breast-feeding: Drug passes into milk. Avoid drug or discontinue nursing until you finish medicine. Consult doctor for advice on mainataining milk supply. Infants and children: Use only under medical supervision for children older than 6 months. Prolonged use: May impair liver function. Skin and sunlight: No problems expected. Driving, piloting or hazardous work: Don't drive or pilot aircraft until you learn how medicine affects you. Don't work around dangerous machinery. Don't climb ladders or work in high places. Danger increases if you drink alcohol or take medicine affecting alertness and reflexes. Discontinuing: Don't discontinue without consulting doctor. Dose may require gradual reduction if you have taken drug for a long time. Doses of other drugs may also require adjustment. Others: Hot weather, heavy exercise and profuse sweat may reduce excretion and cause overdose. Blood sugar may rise in diabetics, requiring insulin adjustment. POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER DRUGS Generic Name or Drug Class Combined Effect Anticonvulsants Change in seizure frequency or severity. Antidepressants Increased sedative effect of both drugs. Antihistamines Increased sedative effect of both drugs. Antihypertensives Excessively low blood pressure. Cimetidine Excess sedation. Disulfiram Increased triazolam effect. Dronabinol Increased effects of both drugs. Avoid. MAO inhibitors Convulsions, deep sedation, rage. Molindone Increased sedative effect. Narcotics Increased sedative effect of both drugs. Sedatives Increased sedative effect of both drugs. Sleep inducers Increased sedative effect of both drugs. Tranquilizers Increased sedative effect of both drugs. POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER SUBSTANCES Interacts With Combined Effect Alcohol Heavy sedation. Avoid. Beverages None expected. Cocaine Decreased traizolam effect. Foods None expected. Marijuana Heavy sedation. Avoid. Tobacco Decreased triazolam effect. !