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Narcotic Analgesics – For Pain Relief (systemic)
Commonly used medicines: Buprenorphine, Butorphanol, Codeine, Hydrocodone, Hydromorphone, Levorphanol, Meperidine, Methadone, Morphine, Nalbuphine, Opium Injection, Oxycodone, Oxymorphone, Pentazocine, Propoxyphene
Commonly used brand names: (In the U.S.): Astramorph PF, Buprenex, Cotanal-65, Darvon, Darvon-N, Demorol, Dilaudid, Dilaudid-5, Dilaudid-HP, Dolophine, Duramorph, Hydorostat IR, Kadian, Levo-Dromoran, Methadose, M S Contin, MSIR, MS/L, MS/L, MS/L Concentrate, MS/S, Nubain, Numorphan, OMS Concentrate, Oramorph SR, OxyContin, PP-Cap, Rescudose, RMS Uniserts, Roxanol, Roxanol 100, Roxanol UD, Roxicodone, Roxicodone Intensol, Stadol, Talwin, Talwin-Nx
(In Canada): Darvon-N, Demorol, Dilaudid, Dilaudid-HP, Epimorph, Hycodan, Kadian, Levo-Dromoran, M-Eslon, Morphine Extra-Forte, Morphine Forte, Morphine H.P., Morphitec, M.O.S., M.O.S.-S.R., M S Contin, MS IR, Nubain, Numorphan, Oramorph SR, OxyContin SR, Pantopon, Paveral, PMS-Hydromorphone, PMS-Hydromorphone Syrup, Robidone 642, Statex, Statex Drops, Supeudol, Talwin
Other commonly used names are dextropropoxyphene, dihydromorphinone, levorphan, papaveretum, pethidine.
Description:
Narcotic analgesics are used to relieve pain. Some of these medicines are also used just before or during an operation to help the anesthetic work better. Codeine and hydrocodone are also used to relieve coughing. Methadone is also used to help some people control their dependence on heroin or other narcotics. Narcotic analgesics may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Narcotic analgetics act in the central nervous system (CNS) to relieve pain. Some of their side effects are also caused by actions in the CNS.
If a narcotic is used for a long time, it may become habit-forming (causing mental or physical dependence). Physical dependence may lead to withdrawal side effects when you stop taking the medicine.
These medicines are available only with your medical doctor’s or dentist’s prescription. For some of them, prescriptions cannot be refilled and you must obtain a new prescription from your medical doctor or dentist each time you need the medicine. In addition, other rules and regulations may apply when methadone is used to treat narcotic dependence.
Precautions:
If you will be taking this medicine for a long time (for example, for several months at a time), your doctor should check your progress at regular visits.
Narcotic analgesics will add to the effects of alcohol and other CNS depressants (medicines that slow down the nervous system, possibly causing drowsiness). Some examples of CNS depressants are antihistamines or medicine for hay fever, other allergies, or colds; sedatives, tranquilizers, or sleeping medicine; other prescription pain medicines including otherr narcotics; barbiturates; medicine for seizures; muscle relaxants; or anesthetics, including some dental anesthetics. Do not drink alcoholic beverages, and check with your medical doctor or dentist before taking any of the medicines listed above, while you are using this medicine.
This medicine may cause some people to become drowsy, dizzy or lightheaded, or to feel a false sense of well-being. Make sure you know how you react to this medicine before you drive, use machines, or do anything else that could be dangerous if you are dizzy or are not alert and clearheaded.
Dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting may occur, especially when you get up suddenly from a lying or sitting position. Getting up slowly may help lessen this problem.
Nausea or vomiting may occur, especially after the first couple of doses. This effect may go away if you lie down for a while. However, if nausea or vomiting continues, check with your medical doctor or dentist. Lying down for a while may also help relieve some other side effects, such as dizziness or lightheadedness, that may occur.
Before having any kind of surgery (including dental surgery) or emergency treatment, tell the medical doctor or dentist in charge that your are taking this medicine.
Narcotic analgesics may cause dryness of the mouth. For temporary relief, use sugerless candy or gum, melt bits of ice in your mouth, or use a saliva substitute. However, if dry mouth continues for more than 2 weeks, check with your dentist. Continuing dryness of the mouth may increase the chance of a dental disease, including tooth decay, gum disease, and fungus infections.
If you have been taking this medicine regularly for several weeks or more, do not suddenly stop using it without first checking with your doctor. Your doctor may want you to reduce gradually the amount you are taking before stopping completely, in order to lessen the chance of withdrawal side effects.
If you think you or someone else may have taken an overdose, get emergency help at once. Taking an overdose of this medicine or taking alcohol or CNS depressants with this medicine may lead to unconsciousness or death. Signs of overdose include convulsions (seizures), confusion, severe nervousness or restlessness, severe dizziness, severe drowsiness, slow or troubled breathing, and severe weakness.
Narcotic Analgesics – For Surgery and Obstetrics (systemic)
Commonly used medicines: Alfentanil, Buprenorphine, Butorphanol, Fentanyl, Meperidine, Morphine, Nalbuphine, Remifentanil, Sufentanil
Commonly used brand names: (In the U.S.) Alfenta, Astramorph, Astramorph PF, Buprenex, Demerol, Duramorph, Nubain, Stadol ,Sublimaze, Sufenta, Ultiva
(In Canada): Alfenta, Demerol, Epimorph, Nubain, Stadol, Sufenta, Ultiva
Other commonly used names pethidine.
Description:
Narcotic analgesics are given to relieve pain before or during surery (including dental surgery) or during labor and delivery. These medicines may also be given before or together with an anesthetic (either a general anaesthetic or a local anesthetic), even when the patient is not in pain, to help the anesthetic work better.
When a narcotic analgesic is used for surgery or obstetrics (labor and delivery), it will be given by or under the immediate supervision of a medical doctor or dentist, or by a specially-trained nurse, in the doctor’s office or in a hospital.
Precautions:
For patients going home within a few hours after surgery, Narcotic analgesics and other medicines that may be given with them during surgery may cause some people to feel drowsy, tired or weak for up to a few days after they have been given. Therefore, for at least 24 hours (or longer if necessary) after receiving this medicine, do not drive, use machines, or do anything else that could be dangerous if you are dizzy or are not alert.
Unless otherwise directed by your medical doctor or dentist, do not drink alcoholic beverages or take other CNS depressants (medicines that slow down the nervous system, possibly causing drowsiness) for about 24 hours after you have received this medicine. To do so may add to the effects of the narcotic analgesic. Some examples of CNS depressants are antihistamines or medicine for hay fever, other allergies, or colds; sedatives, tranquilizers, or sleeping medicine; prescription pain medicine or narcotics; barbiturates; medicine for seizures; and muscle relaxants.
Side effects:
Some more common side effects include dizziness, lightheadedness, or feeling faint; drowsiness; nausea or vomiting; unusual tiredness or weakness. Less common or rare side effects include blurred or double vision or other vision problems; confusion; constipation, convulsions (seizures); difficult or painful urination; mental depression; shortness of breath, trouble in breathing, tightness in the chest, or wheezing; skin rash, hives, or itching; unusual excitement.
Narcotic Analgesics and Acetaminophen – (systemic)
Commonly used medicines: Acetamonophen and Codeine, Acetamonophen,, Codeine and Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine, Acetaminophen, and Caffeine, Hydrocodone and Acetaminophen, Oxycodone and Acetaminophen, Pentazocine and Acetaminophen, Propoxyphene and Acetaminophen
Commonly used brand names: (In the U.S.) Allay, Anexsia 5/500, Anessia 7.5/650, Anolor DH 5, Bancap-HC, Capital with Codeine, Co-Gesic, Darvocet-N 50, Darvocet-N 100, DHCplus, Dolacet, E-Lor, Endocet, EZ III, Hycomed, Hyco-Pap, Hydrocet, Hydrogesic, HY-PHEN, Lorcet 10-650, Corcet-HD, Lorcet Plus, Lortab, Lortab 2.5/500, Lortab 5/500, Lortab 7.5/500, Lortab 10/500, Margesic #3, Margesic-H, Oncet, Panacet 5/500, Panlor , Percocet, Phenaphen with Codeine No.3, Phenaphen with Codeine No.4, Polygesic, Propacet 100, Pyregesic-C, Roxicet, Roxicet 5/500, Roxilox, Stagesic, Talacen, T-Gesic, Tylenol with Codeine Elixir, Tylenol with Codeine No.2, Tylenol with Codeine No.3, Tylenol with Codeine No.4, Tylox, Ugesic, Vanacet, Vendone, Vicodin, Vicodin ES, Wygesic, Zydone
(In Canada) Acet-2, Acet-3, Acet Codeine 30, Acet Codeine 60, Atasol-8, Atasol-15, Atasol-30, Cetaphen with Codeine, Cetaphen Extra-Strength with Codeine, Cotabs, Empracet-30, Empracet-60, Emtec-30, Endocet, Exdol-8, Lenoltec with Codeine No.1, Lenoltec with Codeine No.2, Lenoltec with Codeine No.3, Lenoltec with Codeine No.4, Novo-Gesic C8, Novo-Gesic C15, Novo-Gesic C30, Oxycocet, Percocet, Percocet-Demi, PMS-Acetaminophen with Codeine, Roxicet, Traitec-8, Traitec-16, Triatec-8 Strong, Tylenol with Codeine Elixir, Tylenol with Codeine No.1, Tylenol with Codeine No.2, Tylenol with Codeine No.3, Tylenol with Codeine No.4, Tylenol with Codeine No. 1 Forte
Other commonly used names are APAP with codeine, Co-codAPAP, Co-hycodAPAP, Co-oxycodAPAP, Co-ProxAPAP
Description:
Combination medicines containing narcotic analgesics and acetaminophen are used to relieve pain. A narcotic analgesic and acetaminophen used together may provide better pain relief than either medicine used alone. In some cases, relief of pain may come at lower doses of each medicine.
Narcotic analgesics act in the central nervous system (CNS) to relieve pain. Many of their side effects are also caused by actions in the CNS. When narcotics are used for a long time, your body may get used to them so that larger amounts are needed to relieve pain. This is called tolerance to the medicine. Also, when narcotics are used for a long time or in large doses, they may become habit-forming (causing mental or physical dependence). Physical dependence may lead to withdrawal symptoms when you stop taking the medicine.
Acetaminophen does not become habit-forming when taken for a long time or in large doses, but it may cause other unwanted effects, including liver damage, if too much is taken.
In the U.S., these medicines are available on with your medical doctor’s or dentist’s prescription. In Canada, acetaminophen, codeine, and caffeine combinations are available without a prescription.
Precautions:
If your will be taking this medicine for a long time (for example, for several months at a time), or in high doses, your doctor should check your progress at regular visits.
Check the labels of all nonprescription (over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription medicines you now take. If any contain acetaminophen or a narcotic be especially careful, since taking them while taking this medicine may lead to overdose. If you have any questions about this, check with your medical doctor, dentist or pharmacist.
The narcotic analgesic in this medicine will add to the effects of alcohol and other CNS depressants (medicines that slow down the nervous system, possibly causing drowsiness). Some examples of CNS depressants are antihistamines or medicine for hay fever, other allergies, or colds; sedatives, tranquilizers, or sleeping medicine; other prescription pain medicine or narcotics; barbiturates; medicine for seizures; muscle relaxants; or anesthetics, including some dental anesthetics. Also, there may be a greater risk of liver damage if you drink three or more alcoholic beverages while you are taking acetaminophen. Do not drink alcoholic beverages, and check with your medical doctor or dentist before taking any of the medicines listed above, while you are using this medicine.
Too much use of the acetaminophen in this combination medicine together with certain other medicines may increase the chance of unwanted effects. The risk will depend on how much of each medicine you take every day, and on how long you take the medicines together. If your doctor directs you to take these medicines together on a regular basis, follow his or her directions carefully. However do not take this medicine together with any of the following medicines for more than a few days, unless your doctor has directed your to do so and is following your progress: Asprin or other salicylates, Diclofenac, Diflunisal, Etodolac, Fenoprofen, Flotafenine, Flurbiprofen, Ibuprofen, Indomethacin, Ketoprofen, Ketorolac, Meclofenamate, Mefanamic acid, Nabumetone, Naproxen, Oxaprozin, Phenylbutazone, Piroxicam, Sulindac, Tenoxicam, Tiaprofenic acid, Tolmetin.
This medicine may cause some people to become drowsy, dizzy, or lightheaded, or to feel a false sense of well-being. Make sure you know how you react to this medicine before you drive, use machines, or do anything else that could be dangerous if you are dizzy or are not alert and clearheaded.
Dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting may occur, especially when you get up suddenly from a lying or sitting position. Getting up slowly may help lessen this problem.
Nausea or vomiting may occur, especially after the first couple of doses. This effect may go away if you lie down for a while. However, if nausea or vomiting continues, check with your medical doctor or dentist. Lying down for a while may also help relieve some other side effects, such as dizziness or lightheadedness, that may occur.
Before having any kind of surgery (including dental surgery) or emergency treatment, tell the medical doctor or dentist in charge that you are taking this medicine.
Narcotic analgesics may cause dryness of the mouth. For temporary relief, use sugerless candy or gum, melt bits of ice in your mouth, or use a saliva substitute. However, if dry mouth continues for more than 2 weeks, check with your dentist. Continuing dryness of the mouth may increase the chance of a dental disease, including tooth decay, gum disease, and fungus infections.
If you have been taking this medicine regularly for several weeks or more, do not suddenly stop using it without first checking with your doctor. Your doctor may want you to reduce gradually the amount you are taking before stopping completely, in order to lessen the chance of withdrawal side effects.
If you think you or someone else may have taken an overdose, get emergency help at once. Taking an overdose of this medicine or taking alcohol or CNS depressants with this medicine may lead to unconsciousness or death. Signs of overdose include convulsions (seizures), confusion, severe nervousness or restlessness, severe dizziness, severe drowsiness, slow or troubled breathing, and severe weakness. Signs of severe acetaminophen overdose may not occur until several days after the overdose is taken.
Narcotic Analgesics and Aspirin (systemic)
Commonly used medicines: Aspirin, Caffeine, and Dihydrocodeine, Aspirin and Codeine, Aspirin, Codeine, and Caffeine, Aspirin Codeine and Caffeine, Buffered, Hydrocodone and Aspirin, Oxycodone and Aspirin, Pentazocine and Aspirin, Propoxyphene and Aspirin, Propoxyphene, Aspirin and Caffeine
Commonly used brand names: (In the U.S.) Azdone, Damason-P, Darvon Compound-65, Empirin with Codeine No.3, Empirin with Codeine No.4, Endodnan
Lortab ASA, Panasal 5/500, PC-Cap, Percodan, Percodan-Demi, Propoxyphene Compound-65, Roxiprin, Synalgos-DC, Talwin Compound
(In Canada) Anacin with Codeine, C2 Buffered with Codeine, C2 with Codeine, Darvon-N Compound, Darvon-N with A.S.A., Endodan, Novo-AC and C, Oxycodan, Percodan, Percodan-Demi, 692, 222, 282, 292
Other commonly used names are A.C.&C., AC and C, Co-codaprin, dihydrocodeine compound, drocode and aspirin, propoxyphene hydrochloride compound
Description:
Combination medicines containing narcotic analgesics and aspirin are used to relieve pain. A narcotic analgesic and aspirin used together may provide better pain relief than either medicine used alone. In some cases, relief of pain may come at lower doses of each medicine.
Narcotic analgesics act in the central nervous system (CNS) to relieve pain. Many of their side effects are also caused by actions in the CNS. When narcotics are used for a long time your body may get used to them so that larger amounts are needed to relieve pain. This is called tolerance to the medicine. Also, when narcotics are used for a long time or in large doses, they may become habit-forming (causing mental or physical dependence). Physical dependence may lead to withdrawal symptoms when you stop taking the medicine.
Aspirin does not become habit-forming when taken for a long time or in large doses, but it may cause other unwanted effects if too much is taken.
In the U.S., these medicines are available only with your medical doctor’s or dentist’s prescription. In Canada, some strengths of aspirin, codeine, and caffeine combination are available without a prescription.
Precautions:
If you will be taking this medicine for a long time (for example, for several months at a time), your doctor should check your progress at regular visits.
Check the labels of all nonprescription (over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription medicines you now take. If any contain a narcotic, aspirin, or other salicylates, check with your health care professional. Taking them together with this medicine may cause and overdose.
This medicine will add to the effects of alcohol and other CNS depressants (medicines that slow down the nervous system, possibly causing drowsiness). Some examples of CNS depressants are antihistamines or medicine for hay fever, other allergies, or colds; seatives, tranquilizers, or sleeping medicine; other prescription pain medicine or narcotics; barbiturates; medicine for seizures; muscle relaxants; or anesthetics, including some dental anesthetics. Also stomach problems may be more likely to occur if you drink alcoholic beverages while you are taking aspirin. Do not drink alcoholic beverages, and check with you medical doctor or dentist before taking any of the medicines listed above, while you are using this medicine.
Taking acetaminophen or certain other medicines together with the aspirin in this combination medicine may increase the chance of unwanted effects. The risk will depend on how much of each medicine you take every day, and on how long you take the medicines together. If your medical doctor or dentist directs you to take these medicines together on a regular basis, follow his or her directions carefully. However medicines together with this combination medicine for more than a few days, unless your medical doctor or dentist has directed you to do so and is following your progress: Diclofenac, Diflunisal, Teodolac, Fenoprofen, Floctafenine, Flurbiprofen, Ibuprofen, Indomethacin, Ketoprofen, Ketorolac, Meclofenamate, Mefanamic acid, Nabumetone, Naproxen, Oxaprozin, Phenylbutazone, Piroxicam, Sulindac, Tenoxicam, Tiaprofenic acid, Tolmetin.
This medicine may cause some people to become drowsy, dizzy or lightheaded, or to feel a false sense of well-being. Make sure you know how you react to this medicine before you drive, use machines, or do anything else that could be dangerous if you are dizzy or are not alert and clearheaded.
Dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting may occur, especially when you get up suddenly from a lying or sitting position. Getting up slowly may help lessen this problem.
Nausea or vomiting may occur, especially after the first couple of doses. This effect may go away if you lie down for a while. However, if nausea or vomiting continues, check with your medical doctor or dentist. Lying down for a while may also help relieve some other side effects, such as dizziness or lightheadedness, that may occur.
Before having any kind of surgery (including dental surgery) or emergency treatment, tell the medical doctor or dentist in charge that your are taking this medicine.
Do not take this medicine for 5 days before any surgery, including dental surgery, unless otherwise directed by your medical doctor or dentist. Taking aspirin during this time may cause bleeding problems.
Narcotic analgesics may cause dryness of the mouth. For temporary relief, use sugerless candy or gum, melt bits of ice in your mouth, or use a saliva substitute. However, if dry mouth continues for more than 2 weeks, check with your dentist. Continuing dryness of the mouth may increase the chance of a dental disease, including tooth decay, gum disease, and fungus infections.
If you have been taking this medicine regularly for several weeks or more, do not suddenly stop using it without first checking with your doctor. Your doctor may want you to reduce gradually the amount you are taking before stopping completely, in order to lessen the chance of withdrawal side effects.
If you think you or someone else may have taken an overdose, get emergency help at once. Taking an overdose of this medicine or taking alcohol or CNS depressants with this medicine may lead to unconsciousness or death. Signs of overdose include convulsions (seizures), ringing or buzzing in ears, hearing loss; confusion; severe excitement, nervousness or restlessness; severe dizziness, severe drowsiness, shortness of breath or troubled breathing, and severe weakness.
Penicillins (systemic)
Commonly used medicines: Amoxicillin, Ampicillin, Bacampicillin, Carbenicillin, Cloxicillin, Dicloxacillin, Flucloxacillin, Methicillin, Mezlocillin, Nafcillin, Ocacillin, Penicillin G, Penicillin V, Piperacillin, Pivampicillin, Pivmecillinam, Ticarcillin.
Commonly used brand names: (In the U.S.) Amoxil, Bactocill, Beepen-VK, Betapen-VK, Bicillin L-A, Cloxapen, Crysticillin 300 A. S., Dynapen, Dycill, Geocillin, Geopen, Ledercillin VK, Mezlin, Nafcil, Nallpen, Omnipen, Omnipen-N, Pathocil, Pentids, Pen Vee K, Permapen, Pfizerpen, Pfizerpen-AS, Pipracil, Polycillin, Polycillin-N, Polymox, Principen, Prostaphilin, Spectrobid, Staphcillin, Tegopen, Ticar, Totacillin, Totacillin-N, Trimox, Unipen, V-Cillin K, Veetids, Wycillin, Wymox.
(In Canada) Amoxil, Ampicin, Apo-Amoxi, Apo-Ampi, Apo-Cloxi, Apo-Pen VK, Ayercillin, Bicillin L-A, Flucox, Geopen Oral, Ledercillin VK, Megacillin, Nadopen-V, Nadopen-V 200, Nadopen-V 400, Novamoin, Novo-Ampicillin, Novo-Cloxin, Novo-Pen-VK, Nu-Amoxi, Nu-Ampi, Nu-Cloxi, Nu-Pen-VK, Orbenin, Penbritin, Penglobe, Pen-Vee, Pipracil, Pondocillin, PVF, PVF K, Pyopen, Selexid, Tegopen, Ticar, Unipen, V-Cillin K, Wycillin.
Description:
Penicillins are used to treat infections caused by bacteria. They work by killing the bacteria or preventing their growth.
There are several different kinds of penicillins. Each is used to treat different kinds of infections. One kind of penicillin usually may not be used in place of another. In addition, penicillins are used to treat bacterial infections in many different parts of the body. They are sometimes given with other antibacterial medicines (antibiotics). Some of the penicillins may also be used for other problems as determined by your doctor. However, none of the penicillins will work for colds, flu, or other virus infections.
Precautions:
If your symptoms do not improve within a few days, or if they become worse, check with your doctor.
Penicillins may cause diarrhea in some patients. Check with your doctor if severe diarrhea occurs. Severe diarrhea may be a sign of a serious side effect. Do not take any diarrhea medicine without first checking with your doctor. Diarrhea medicines may make your diarrhea worse or make it last longer. For mild diarrhea, diarrhea medicine containing kaolin or attapulgite (e.g., Kaopectate tablets, Diasorb) may be taken. However, other kinds of diarrhea medicine should not be taken. They may make your diarrhea worse or last longer. If you have any questions about this or if mild diarrhea continues or gets worse, check with your health care professional.
Oral contraceptives (birth control pills) containing estrogen may not work properly if you take them while you are taking ampicillin, amoxicillin, or penicillin V. Unplanned pregnancies may occur. You should use a different or additional means of birth control while you are tking any of these penicillins. If you have any questions about this, check with your health care professional.
Diabetic patients: Penicillins may cause false test results with some urine sugar tests. Check with your doctor before changing your diet or the dosage of your diabetes medicine.
Before you have any medical tests, tell the doctor in charge that you are taking this
medicine. The results of some tests may be affected by this medicine.
Penicillins and Beta-Lactamase Inhibitors (systemic)
Commonly used medicines: Amoxicillin and Clavulanate, Ampicillin and Sulbactam, Piperacillin and Tazobactam, Ticarcillin and Clavulanate.
Commonly used brand names: (In the U.S.) Augmentin, Timentin, Unasyn, Zosyn.
(In Canada) Clavulin-250, Clavulin-125F, Clavulin-250F, Clavulin-500F, Tazocin, Timentin.
Description:
Penicillins and beta-lactamase inhibitors are used to treat infections caused by bacteria. They work by killing the bacteria or preventing their growth. The beta-lactamase inhibitor is added to the penicillin to protect the penicillin from certain substances (enzymes) that will destroy the penicillin before it can kill the bacteria.
There are several different kinds of penicillins. Each is used to treat different kinds of infections. One kind of penicillin usually may not be used in place of another. In addition, penicillins are used to treat bacterial infections in many different parts of the body. They are sometimes given with other antibacterial medicines. Some of the penicillins may also be used for other problems as determined by your doctor. However, none of the penicillins will work for colds, flu, or other virus infections.
Precautions:
If your symptoms do not improve within a few days, or if they become worse, check with your doctor.
Penicillins may cause diarrhea in some patients. Check with your doctor if severe diarrhea occurs. Severe diarrhea may be a sign of a serious side effect. Do not take any diarrhea medicine without first checking with your doctor. Diarrhea medicines may make your diarrhea worse or make it last longer. For mild diarrhea, diarrhea medicine containing kaolin or attapulgite (e.g., Kaopectate tablets, Diasorb) may be taken. However, other kinds of diarrhea medicine should not be taken. They may make your diarrhea worse or last longer. If you have any questions about this or if mild diarrhea continues or gets worse, check with your health care professional.
Diabetic patients: Penicillins and beta-lactamase inhibitor combinations may cause false test results with some urine sugar tests. Check with your doctor before changing your diet or the dosage of your diabetes medicine.
Before you have any medical tests, tell the doctor in charge that you are taking this medicine. The results of some tests may be affected by this medicine.
Sildenafil (systemic)
Commonly used medicines: Viagra
Description:
Sildenafil belongs to a group of medicines that delay the enzymes called phosphodiesterases from working too quickly. The penis is one of the areas where these enzymes work. Sildenafil is used to treat men who have erectile dysfunction (also called sexual impotence).
By controlling the enzyme phosphodiesterase, sildenafil helps to maintain and erection that is produced when the penis is stroked. Without physical action to the penis, such as that occurring during sexual intercourse, sildenafill will not work to cause an erection.
Precautions:
Sildenafil has not been studied with other medicines used for treatment of erectile dysfunction. Presently, using them together is not recommended. Use Sildenafil exactly as directed by your doctor. Do not use more of it and do not use it more often than your doctor ordered. If too much is used, the chance of side effects is increased. If you experience a prolonged or painful erection for 4 hours or more, contact your doctor immediately. This condition may require prompt medical attention to prevent tissue damage of the penis and possible permanent impotence.
Finasteride (systemic)
Commonly used medicines: Propecia, Proscar
Description:
Finasteride belongs to the group of medicines called enzyme inhibitors. It is used to treat urinary problems caused by enlargement of the prostate. In men with very enlarged prostates and mild to moderate symptoms (difficulty urinating, decreased flow of urination, hesitation at the beginning or urination, getting up at night to urinate) finasteride may decrease the severity of symptoms.
Finasteride blocks an enzyme called 5-alpha-reductase, which is necessary to change testosterone to another hormone that causes the prostate to grow. As a result, the size of the prostate is decreased. The effect of finasteride on the prostate lasts only as long as the medicine is taken. If it is stopped, the prostate begins to grow again.
Finasteride also is used by some balding men to stimulate hair growth. If hair growth is going to occur with the use of finasteride, it usually occurs after the medicine is used for about 3 months and lasts only as long as the medicine continues to be used. The new hair will be lost within 1 year after finasteride treatment is stopped.
Precautions:
Women of childbearing potential should not use or handle crushed finasteride tablets. Finasteride can cause birth defects in male fetuses.
Zolpidem (systemic)
Commonly used medicines: Ambien
Description:
Zolpidem belongs to the group of medicines called central nervous system (CNS) depressants (medicines that slow down the nervous system). Zolpidem is used to treat insomnia (trouble in sleeping). In general, when sleep medicines are used every night for a long time, they may lose their effectiveness. In most cases, sleep medicines should be used only for short periods of time, such as 1 or 2 days, and generally for no longer than 1 or 2 weeks.
Precautions:
If you think you need to take zolpidem for more than 7 to 10 days, be sure to discuss it with your doctor. Insomnia that lasts longer than this may be a sign of another problem.
This medicine will add to the effects of alcohol and other CNS depressants. Check with your doctor before taking any medicines while you are using this medicine.
This medicine may cause some people, especially older persons, to become drowsy, dizzy, lightheaded, clumsy or unsteady, or less alert than they are normally. Even though zolpidem is taken at bedtime, it may cause some people to feel drowsy or less alert on arising. Also, this medicine may cause double vision or other vision problems. Make sure you know how you react to zolpidem before you drive, use machines or do anything else that may be dangerous if you are dizzy or are not alert or able to see well.
If you develop any unusual and strange thoughts or behavior while you are taking zolpidem, be sure to discuss it with your doctor.
If you will be taking zolpidem for a long time, do not stop taking it without first checking with your doctor. Your doctor may want you to reduce gradually the amount your are taking before stopping completely. Stopping this medicine suddenly may cause withdrawal or side effects.
After taking zolpidem for insomnia, you may have difficulty sleeping (rebound insomnia) for the first few nights after you stop taking it.
If you think you or someone else may have taken an overdose, get emergency help at once. Taking an overdose of this medicine or taking alcohol or CNS depressants with this medicine may lead to breathing problems and unconsciousness. Signs of overdose severe drowsiness, sever nausea or vomiting , staggering and troubled breathing.
Benzodiazepines (systemic)
Commonly used medicines: Alprazolam, Bromazepam, Chlordiazepoxide, Clobazam, Clonazepam, Clorazepate, Diazepam, Extazolam, Flurazepam, Halazepam, Ketazolam, Lorazepam, Nitrazepam, Oxazepam, Prazepam, Quazepam, Temazepam, Triazolam.
Commonly used brand names: (In the U.S.) Alprazolam Intensol, Ativan, Dalmane, Diastat, Diazepam Intensol, Dizac, Doral, Halcion, Clonopin, Librium, Lorazepam Intensol, Paxipam, ProSom, Restoril, Serax, Tranxene-SD, Tranxene-SD Half Strength, Tranxene T-Tab, Valium, Xanax.
(In Canada) Alti-Alprazolam, Alti-Bromazepam, Alti-Clonazepam, Alti-Triazolam, Apo-Alpraz, Apo-Chlordiazepoxide, Apo-Clonazepam, Apo-Clorazepate, Apo-Diazepam, Apo-Flurazepam, Apo-Lorazepam, Apo-Oxazepam, Apo-Temazepam, Apo-Triazo, Ativan, Clonapam, Dalmane, Diazemuls, Frisium, Gen-Alprazolam, Gen-Gromazepam, Gen-Clonazepam, Gen-Triazolam, Halcion, Lectopam, Mogadon, Novo-Alprazol, Novo-Clopate, Novo-Dipam, Novo-Flupam, Novo-Lorazem, Novo-Poxide, Novo-Temazepam, Novo-Triolam, Novoxapam, Nu-Alpraz, Nu-Loraz, PMS-Clonazepam, PMS-Diazepam, Restoril, Rivotirl, Serax, Somnol, Tranxene, Valium, Vivol, Xanax, Xanax TS.
Description:
Benzodiazepines belong to the group of medicines called central nervous system (CNS) depressants (medicines that slow down the nervous system).
Some benzodiazepines are used to relieve anxiety. However, benzodiazepines should not be used to relieve nervousness or tension caused by the stress of everyday life.
Some benzodiazepines are used to treat insomnia (trouble in sleeping). However, if used regularly (for example every day) for insomnia, they usually are not effective for more than a few weeks.
Many of the benzodiazepines are used in the treatment of other conditions, also. Diazepam is used to help relax muscles or relieve muscle spasm. Diazepam injection is used before some medical procedures to relieve anxiety and to reduce memory of the procedure. Chlordiazepoxide, cloazepate, diazepam and oxazepam are used to treat the symptoms of alcohol withdrawal Alprazolam and clonazepam are used in the treatment of panic disorder. Clobazam, clonazepam, clorazepate, diazepam, and lorazepam are used in the treatment of certain convulsive disorders, such as epilepsy. The benzodiazepines may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Benzodiazepines may be habit-forming (causing mental or physical dependence), especially when taken for a long time or in high doses.
Precautions:
If you will be taking a benzodiazepine regularly for a long time, your doctor should check your progress at regular visits. Check with your doctor to see if you need to continue taking this medicine.
If you are taking benzodiazepine for epilepsy or another seizure disorder, your doctor may want you to carry an identification card or bracelet stating you are taking this medicine.
If you are taking a benzodiazepine for insominia and you think you will be using it for more than 7 to 10 days, be sure to discuss it with your doctor. You may have difficulty sleeping for the first few nights after you stop taking this medicine.
Benzodiazipines may be habit forming, especially when taken for a long time or in high doses. Some signs of dependence include a strong desire or need to continue this medicine, a need to increase the dose to receive the effects of the medicine, withdrawal effects may occur after the medicine is stopped.
If you think you may have become mentally or physically dependent on this medicine, check with your doctor.
This medicine will add to the effects of alcohol and other central nervous system (CNS) depressants. Some examples of CNS depressants are antihistamines or medicine for hay fever, other allergies, or colds; pain medicine or narcotics; barbiturates; medicine for seizures; muscle relaxants; or anesthetics, including some dental anesthetics. Check with your doctor before taking any of the above while you are taking this medicine.
If you think you or someone else may have taken an overdose of this medicine, get emergency help at once. Taking an overdose may lead to unconsciousness and possibly death. Some signs of an overdose include continuing slurred speech or confusion, severe drowsiness, severe weakness, and staggering.
Before you have any medical tests, tell the medical doctor in charge that you are taking this medicine. The results of metyrapone test may be affected by chlordiazepoxide.
This medicine may cause some people, especially older persons, to become drowsy, dizzy, lightheaded, clumsy or unsteady or less alert than normally. If you develop any unusual and strange thoughts or behavior while you are taking this medicine, be sure to discuss this with your doctor.
Fluoroquinolones (systemic)
Commonly used medicines: Ciprofloxacin, Enoxacin, Grepafloxacin, Levofoxacin, Lomefoxacin, Norfloxacin, Ofloxacin, Sparfloxacin.
Commonly used brand names: (In the U.S.): Cipro, Cipro I.V., Floxin, Floxin I.V., Levaquin, Maxaquin, Noroxin, Penetrex, Raxar, Zagam.
(In Canada): Cipro, Cipro I.V., Floxin, Noroxin, Raxar.
Description:
Fluoroquinolones are used to treat bacterial infections in many different parts of the body. They work by killing bacteria or preventing their growth. However, these medicines will not work for colds, flu, or other virus infections. Fluoroquinolones may also be used for other problems as determined by your doctor.
Precautions:
If your symptoms do not improve within a few days, or if they become worse, check with your doctor.
If you are taking aluminum or magnesium-containing antacids, or sucralfate, do not take them at the same time that you take this medicine. It is best to take these medicines at least 6 hours before or 2 hours after taking ciprofloxacin; at least 8 hours before or 2 hours after taking enoxacin; at least 4 hours before or 4 hours after taking grepafloxacin or sparfloxacin; at least 2 hours before or 2 hours after taking levofloxacin, norfloxacin, or ofloxacin; and at least 4 hours before or 2 hours after taking lomefloxacin. These medicines may keep fluoroquinolones from working properly.
Some people taking fluoroquinolones, especially sparfloxacin may become more sensitive to sunlight, even for brief periods of time, may cause severe sunburn, or skin rash, redness, itching, or discoloration. When you begin taking this medicine; stay out of direct sunlight; wear protective clothing; apply a sunblock product; do not use a sunlamp or tanning booth.
Fluoroquinolones may also cause some people to become dizzy, lightheaded, drowsy, or less alert than they are normally. Make sure you know how you react to this medicine before you drive, use machines, or do anything else that can be dangerous if you are dizzy or not alert.
Fluoroquinolones may rarely cause inflammation or even tearing of a tendon.
For patients with diabetes taking insulin or diabetes medicine by mouth; Levofloxacin may cause hypoglycemia in some patients.
Methylphenadate (systemic)
Commonly used brand names (In the U.S.): Ritalin, Ritalin-SR
(In Canada): PMS-Methylphenidate, Riphenidate, Ritalin, Ritalin SR.
Description:
Methylphenidate belongs to the group of medicines called central nervous system (CNS) stimulants. It is used to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), narcolepsy, and other conditions as determined by the doctor.
Methylphenidate works in the treatment of ADHD by increasing attention and decreasing restlessness in children and in adults who are overactive, cannot concentrate for very long or are easily distracted, and are impulsive. This medicine is used as part of a total treatment program that also includes social, educational and psychological treatment.
This medicine is available only with a doctor’s prescription. Prescriptions cannot be refilled. A new written prescription must be obtained from your doctor each time your or your child needs this medicine.
Precautions:
Your doctor should check your progress at regular visits and make sure that this medicine does not cause unwanted effects, such as high blood pressure.
Methylphenidate may cause dizziness, drowsiness, or changes in vision, Do not drive a car, ride a bicycle, operate machinery, or do other things that might be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you.
If you take this medicine in large doses and/or for a long time, do not stop taking it without first checking with your doctor. Your doctor may want you to reduce gradually the amount you are taking before you stop completely.
If you think you may have become mentally or physically dependent on this medicine, check with your doctor. Some signs of dependence are: a strong desire to continue taking the medicine, a need to increase the dosage to receive the effects, withdrawal effects which include mental depression, unusual behavior or unusual tiredness or weakness when medication is stopped.
Tramadol (systemic)
Commonly used brand names (In the U.S.): Ultram
Description:
Tramadol is used to relieve pain, including pain after surgery. The effects of tramadol are similar to those of narcotic analgesics. Although tramadol is not a narcotic, it may become habit-forming, causing mental or physical dependence.
Precautions:
This medicine will add to the effects of alcohol and other CNS depressants (medicines for hay fever, allergies, colds; sedatives, tranquilizers, or sleeping medicine; prescription pain medicine or narcotics; barbiturates; medicine for seizures; muscle relaxants; or anesthetics). Do not drink alcoholic beverages, and check with your medical doctor or dentist before taking any of the medicines listed above.
This medicine may cause some people to become drowsy, dizzy, or lightheaded. Do not drive a car, ride a bicycle, operate machinery, or do other things that might be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you.
Dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting may occur, especially when you get up suddenly from a lying or sitting position. Getting up slowly may help lessen this problem.
Nausea or vomiting may occur, especially after the first couple of doses. This effect may go away if you lie down for awhile. However, if nausea or vomiting continues, check with your medical doctor or dentist.
Before having any kind of surgery or emergency treatment, be sure to tell the medical doctor or dentist in charge that you are taking this medicine.
If you think you or someone else may have taken an overdose of tramadol, get emergency help at once. Signs of an overdose include convulsions and pinpoint pupils of the eyes.
Bupropion (systemic)
Commonly used brand names (In the U.S.): Wellbutrin, Wellbutrin SR, Zyban.
Commonly used brand names (In Canada): Wellbutrin SR, Zyban.
Description:
Bupropion is used to relieve mental depression and is used as part of a support program to help you stop smoking. Bupropion is sold under different uses. Discuss this with your health care professional before taking bupropion. It is very important that you receive only one prescription for bupropion at a time.
Precautions:
Your doctor should check your progress at regular visits, especially during the first few months of treatment with this medicine. The amount of bupropion you take may have to be changed often to meet the needs of your condition and to help avoid unwanted effects.
Do not take bupropion within 14 days of taking an MAO inhibitor.
Bupropion is sold under different brand names for different uses, so discuss this with your health care professional before taking bupropion. It is very important that you receive only one prescription for bupropion at a time.
Drinking of alcoholic beverages should be limited or avoided, if possible, while taking bupropion. This will help prevent seizures.
This medicine may cause some people to feel a false sense of well-being, or to become drowsy, dizzy, or alert than they are normally. Make sure you know how you react to this medicine before you drive, use machines, or do anything else that could be dangerous if you are dizzy or are not alert and clearheaded.
Tretinoin (topical)
Commonly used brand names (In the U.S.) Avita, Renova, Retin-A, Retin-A MICRO.
Commonly used brand names (In Canada) Renova, Retin-A, Retisol-A, Stieva-A, Stieva-A Forte, Vitamin A Acid, Vitinoin.
Description:
Tretinoin is used to treat acne. It works partly by keeping skin pores clear. One of the tretinoin creams is used to treat fine wrinkles, dark spots, or rough skin on the face caused by damaging rays of the sun. It works by lightening the skin, replacing older skin layers with newer skin, and by slowing down the way the body removes skin cells that may have been harmed by the sun. Tretinoin works best when used within a skin care program that includes protecting the treated skin from the sun. However, it does not completely or permanently erase these skin problems or greatly improve more obvious changes in the skin, such as deep wrinkles caused by sun or the natural aging process.
Tretinoin may also be used to treat other skin diseases as determined by your doctor. Tretinoin is available only with your doctor’s prescription, in cream, gel and topical solution.
Precautions:
During the first 3 weeks of use, your skin may become irritated. Also, your acne may seem to get worse before it gets better. It may take longer than 12 weeks before you notice full improvement of your acne, even if you use the medicine every day. Check with your health care professional at any time skin irritation becomes severe of if your acne does not improve within 8 to 12 weeks.
It is very important that you use this medicine only as directed. Do not use more of it, do not use it more often, and do not use it for a longer time than your doctor ordered. To do so may cause irritation of the skin. Do not apply this medicine to windburned or sunburned skin or open wounds.
Do not use this medicine in or around the eyes or lips or inside of the nose. Spread the medicine away from these areas when applying. If the medicine accidentally gets in these areas, wash with water at once. Read all directions carefully.
Before applying, wash the skin with a mild soap or cleanser and warm water using the tips of your fingers. Then gently pat dry. Do not scrub your face with a sponge or washcloth. Wait 20-30 minutes before applying this medicine to make sure skin is completely dry. Applying to wet skin can irritate the skin.
Unless the doctor tells you otherwise, it is especially important to avoid using the following skin products on the same area as tretinoin: Any other topical acne product containing a peeling agent such as benzoyl peroxide, resorcinol, salicylic acid, or sulfur; hair products that are irritating; skin products that cause sensitivity to the sun, such as those containing lime or spices; skin products containing a large amount of alcohol, such as astringents, shaving creams, or after shave lotions; skin products that are too drying or abrasive.
Skeletal Muscle Relaxants (systemic)
Commonly used medicines: Carisoprodol, Chlorphenesin, Chlorzoxazonem Metaxalone, Methocarbamol.
Commonly used brand names (In the U.S.) Carbacot, EZE-DS, Maolate, Paraflex, Parafon Forte DSC, Relaxazone, Remular, Remular-S, Robaxin, Robaxin-750, Skelaxin, Skelex, Soma, Strifon Forte DSC, Vanadom.
(In Canada) Robaxin, Robaxin-750, Soma.
Description:
Skeletal muscle relaxants are used to relax certain muscles in your body and relieve the stiffness, pain, and discomfort caused by strains, sprains, or other injury to your muscles. However, these medicines do not take the place of rest, exercise or physical therapy, or other treatment that your doctor may recommend for your medical problem. Methocarbamol also has been used to relieve some of the muscle problems caused by tetanus.
Skeletal muscle relaxants act in the central nervous system to produce their muscle relaxant effects. Their actions in the CNS may also produce some of their side effects.
In the U.S., these medicines are available only with your doctor’s prescription. In Canada, some of these medicines are available without a prescription.
Precautions:
If you will be taking this medicine for a long time, your doctor should check your progress at regular visits.
This medicine will add to the effects of alcohol and other CNS depressants. Do not drink alcoholic beverages, and check with your doctor before taking any of the medicines listed above, while you are using this medicine.
Skeletal muscle relaxants may cause blurred vision or clumsiness or unsteadiness in some people. They may also cause some people to feel drowsy, dizzy, lightheaded, faint, or less alert than they are normally. Make sure you know how you react to this medicine before you drive, use machines, or do anything else that could be dangerous if you are dizzy or are not alert, well-coordinated, and able to see well.
Valacyclovir (systemic)
Commonly used brand names (In the U.S.) Valtrex
Description:
Valacyclovir is used to treat the symptoms of herpes zoster (also known as shingles), a herpes virus infection of the skin; it is also used to treat and prevent genital herpes infections. In your body, valacyclovir becomes the anti-herpes medicine, acyclovir. Although valacyclovir will not cure shingles or genital herpes, it does help relieve the pain and discomfort and helps the sores heal faster.
Precautions:
If your symptoms do not improve within a few days, or if they become worse, check with your doctor. The areas affected by genital herpes or shingles should be kept as clean and dry as possible. Also, wear loose-fitting clothing to avoid irritating the sores (blisters).
Acyclovir (systemic)
Commonly used brand names: Zovirax
Description:
Acyclovir belongs to the family of medicines called antivirals. Antivirals are used to treat infections caused by viruses. Usually they work for only one kind or group of virus infections.
Topical acyclovir is used to treat the symptoms of herpes simplex virus infections of the skin, mucous membranes, and genitals. Although topical acyclovir will not cure herpes simplex, it may help relieve the pain and discomfort and may help the sores heal faster. Topical acyclovir may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Precautions:
Women with genital herpes may be more likely to get cancer of the cervix. Therefore, it is very important that Pap tests be taken at least once a year to check for cancer. Cervical cancer can be cured if found and treated early.
If your symptoms do not improve within one week, or if they become worse, check with your doctor. The areas affected by genital herpes or shingles should be kept as clean and dry as possible. Also, wear loose-fitting clothing to avoid irritating the sores (blisters).
Herpes infection of the genitals can be caught from or spread to your partner during any sexual activity. Although you may get herpes even though your sexual partner has no symptoms, the infection is more likely to spread if sores are present. This is true until the sores are completely healed and the scabs have fallen off. The use of a condom may help prevent the spread of herpes. However, spermicidal jelly or a diaphragm will not prevent the spread of herpes. Therefore, it is best to avoid any sexual activity if either you or your partner has any symptoms of herpes. It is also important to remember that acylovir will not keep you from spreading herpes to others.
Paroxetine (systemic)
Commonly used brand names: Paxil
Description:
Paroxetine is used to treat mental depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and panic disorder.
Paroxetine belongs to a group of medicines known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors. These medicines are thought to work by increasing the activity of the chemical serotonin in the brain. This medicine is only available with your doctor’s prescription.
Precautions:
It is important that your doctor check your progress at regular visits to allow for changes in your dose and to help reduce any side effects.
Do not stop taking this medicine without first checking with your doctor. Your doctor may want you to reduce the amount you are taking before stopping completely.
Do not take paroxetine if you have taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor in the past 2 weeks. Do not start taking an monoamine oxidase inhibitor within 2 weeks of stopping paroxetine. If you do, you may develop confusion, agitation, restlessness, stomach or intestinal symptoms, sudden high body temperature, extremely high blood pressure, severe convulsions, or the serotonin syndrome.
Paroxetine has not been shown to add to the effects of alcohol. However, use of alcohol is not recommended in patients who are taking paroxetine.
Paroxetine may cause some people to become drowsy or have blurred vision. Make sure you know how you react to this medicine before you drive, use machines, or do anything else that could be dangerous if you are not alert or able to see clearly.
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