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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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. Nitrates Cardiac & Circulatory
Nitrocardin Nitrates Cardiac & Circulatory
Nitrodisc Nitrates Cardiac & Circulatory
Nitrogard-SR Nitrates Cardiac & Circulatory
Nitroglycerin Nitrates Cardiac & Circulatory
Nitroglyn Nitrates Cardiac & Circulatory
Nitrol Nitrates Cardiac & Circulatory
Nitrolin Nitrates Cardiac & Circulatory
Nitronet Nitrates Cardiac & Circulatory
Nitrong Nitrates Cardiac & Circulatory
Nitrospan Nitrates Cardiac & Circulatory
Nitrostablin Nitrates Cardiac & Circulatory
Nitrostat Nitrates Cardiac & Circulatory
Noctec Chloral Hydrate Sedatives-Hypnotics
Norcet Narcotics & Acetamin. Narcotic Pain Relief
Norgesic Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel.
Norwich Aspirin Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel.
Nova-Phase Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel.
Nova-Phenicol Chloramphenicol Anti-infectives
Nova-Rectal Pentobarbital Sedatives-Hypnotics
Novahistine DH Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief
Novamobarb Amobarbital Sedatives-Hypnotics
Novamoxin Amoxicillin Penicillin
Novapen V Penicillin V Penicillin
Novasen Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel.
Novo AC&C Narcotics & Aspirin Narcotic Pain Relief
Novo Secobarb Secobarbital Sedatives-Hypnotics
Novo-Ampicillin Ampicillin Penicillin
Novo-Mepro Meprobamate Antianxiety Drugs
Novochlorhydrate Chloral Hydrate Sedatives-Hypnotics
Novochlorocap Chloramphenicol Anti-infectives
Novocloxin Cloxacillin Penicillin
Novodigoxin Digitalis Prep. Cardiac & Circulatory
Novodipam Diazepam Antianxiety Drugs
Novoflupam Flurazepam Sedatives-Hypnotics
Novolorazem Lorazepam Antianxiety Drugs
Novomepro Meprobamate Antianxiety Drugs
Novometoprol Metoprolol High Blood Pressure
Novopen-VK Penicillin V Penicillin
Novopentobarb Pentobarbital Sedatives-Hypnotics
Novopranol Propranolol Cardiac & Circulatory
Novopropoxyn Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief
Novorythro Erythromycins Anti-infectives
Novosorbide Nitrates Cardiac & Circulatory
Novotrimel Trimethoprim Anti-infectives
Nubain Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief
Numorphan Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief
Nupercainal Anesthetics (Topical) Dermal Medications
Omnipen Ampicillin Penicillin
Onset Nitrates Cardiac & Circulatory
Ophthochlor Chloramphenicol Anti-infectives
Ophthocort Chloramphenicol Anti-infectives
Opium Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief
Oradrate Chloral Hydrate Sedatives-Hypnotics
Oraphen-PD Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel.
Orbenin Cloxacillin Penicillin
Orgatrax Hydroxyzine Antianxiety Drugs
Ornex Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel.
Ossonate-Plus Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief
Oxy-10 Benzoyl Peroxide Dermal Medications
Oxy-5 Benzoyl Peroxide Dermal Medications
Oxycocet Narcotics & Acetamin. Narcotic Pain Relief
Oxycodan Narcotics & Aspirin Narcotic Pain Relief
Oxycodone Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief
Oxycodone & Acetamin. Narcotics & Acetamin. Narcotic Pain Relief
Oxycodone & Aspirin Narcotics & Aspirin Narcotic Pain Relief
Oxyderm Benzoyl Peroxide Dermal Medications
Oxymorphone Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief
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P-A-C Compound Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel.
P.E.T.N. Nitrates Cardiac & Circulatory
Panolol Propranolol Cardiac & Circulatory
PHisoAc BP Benzoyl Peroxide Dermal Medications
PMB Meprobamate Antianxiety Drugs
PMS Dopazide Methyldopa High Blood Pressure
Pabirin Buffered Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel.
Pacaps Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel.
Pain Relief w/o Aspirin Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel.
PanOxyl Benzoyl Peroxide Dermal Medications
PanOxyl AQ Benzoyl Peroxide Dermal Medications
Panadol Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel.
Panasorb Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel.
Panex Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel.
Pantapon Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief
Panthocal A & D Anesthetics (Topical) Dermal Medications
Paracetamol Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel.
Parafon Forte Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel.
Paraphen Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel.
Paregoric Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief
Pargesic Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief
Pargesic Compound 65 Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel.
Pathibamate Meprobamate Antianxiety Drugs
Pavadon Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief
Paveral Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief
Pax 400 Meprobamate Antianxiety Drugs
Pediacof Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief
Pediamycin Erythromycins Anti-infectives
Pediazole Erythromycins Anti-infectives
Pedric Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel.
Peedee Dose Aspirin Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel.
Pen-Vee K Penicillin V Penicillin
Penamox Amoxicillin Penicillin
Penapar VK Penicillin V Penicillin
Penbritin Ampicillin Penicillin
Pendiamycin Erythromycins Anti-infectives
Pentaerythritol Nitrates Cardiac & Circulatory
Pentamycetin Chloramphenicol Anti-infectives
Pentazocine Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief
Pentazocine & Acetamin. Narcotics & Acetamin. Narcotic Pain Relief
Pentazocine & Aspirin Narcotics & Aspirin Narcotic Pain Relief
Pentestan Nitrates Cardiac & Circulatory
Pentogen Pentobarbital Sedatives-Hypnotics
Pentol Nitrates Cardiac & Circulatory
Pentraspan Nitrates Cardiac & Circulatory
Pentritol Nitrates Cardiac & Circulatory
Pentylan Nitrates Cardiac & Circulatory
Percocet Narcotics & Acetamin. Narcotic Pain Relief
Percocet-Demi Narcotics & Acetamin. Narcotic Pain Relief
Percodan Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief
Percodan-Demi Narcotics & Aspirin Narcotic Pain Relief
Perifoam Anesthetics (Topical) Dermal Medications
Peritrate Nitrates Cardiac & Circulatory
Persa-Gel Benzoyl Peroxide Dermal Medications
Persadox Benzoyl Peroxide Dermal Medications
Persantine Dipyridamole Cardiac & Circulatory
Persistin Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel.
Pethadol Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief
Pethidine Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief
Pfizer-E Erythromycins Anti-infectives
Pfizerpen VK Penicillin V Penicillin
Phenaphen Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel.
Phenaphen w/Codeine Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief
Phenaphen with Codeine Narcotics & Acetamin. Narcotic Pain Relief
Phendex Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel.
Phenergan Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief
Phrenilin Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief
Physeptone Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief
pms-Propranolol Propranolol Cardiac & Circulatory
Poly-Histine w/Codeine Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief
Polycillin Ampicillin Penicillin
Polymox Amoxicillin Penicillin
Pontocaine Anesthetics (Topical) Dermal Medications
Porox 7 Benzoyl Peroxide Dermal Medications
Poxy Compound-65 Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel.
Pramoxine Anesthetics (Topical) Dermal Medications
Prax Anesthetics (Topical) Dermal Medications
Presalin Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief
Principen Ampicillin Penicillin
Pro-65 Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief
Pro-iso Prochlorperazine Anti-emetics
Procardia Nifedipine Cardiac & Circulatory
Prochlor-iso Prochlorperazine Anti-emetics
Proctodon Anesthetics (Topical) Dermal Medications
Proctofoam Anesthetics (Topical) Dermal Medications
Prodolor Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief
Profene Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief
Progesic Compound-65 Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel.
Proloprim Trimethoprim Anti-infectives
Promethazine w/Codeine Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief
Propa P.H. Benzoyl Peroxide Dermal Medications
Propa P.H. Porox Benzoyl Peroxide Dermal Medications
Propoxychel compound Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel.
Propoxyphene Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief
Propoxyphene & Acetamin. Narcotics & Acetamin. Narcotic Pain Relief
Propoxyphene & Aspirin Narcotics & Aspirin Narcotic Pain Relief
Protid Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel.
Protran Meprobamate Antianxiety Drugs
Protrin Trimethoprim Anti-infectives
Proval Narcotics & Acetamin. Narcotic Pain Relief
Proxagesic Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief
Proxene Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief
Proxine Anesthetics (Topical) Dermal Medications
Prunicodeine Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief
Purodigin Digitalis Prep. Cardiac & Circulatory
Pyridamole Dipyridamole Cardiac & Circulatory
Q-Pam Diazepam Antianxiety Drugs
Quiess Hydroxyzine Antianxiety Drugs
Quietal Meprobamate Antianxiety Drugs
Quless Pentobarbital Sedatives-Hypnotics
Quotane Anesthetics (Topical) Dermal Medications
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RMS Uniserts Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief
RP-Mycin Erythromycins Anti-infectives
Rectal Medicone Anesthetics (Topical) Dermal Medications
Reglan Metoclopramide Anti-emetics
Repan Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel.
Repro Compound 65 Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel.
Restoril Temazepam Sedatives-Hypnotics
Rhinocaps Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel.
Riphen-10 Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel.
Rival Diazepam Antianxiety Drugs
Robam Meprobamate Antianxiety Drugs
Robamate Meprobamate Antianxiety Drugs
Robamox Amoxicillin Penicillin
Robicillin VK Penicillin V Penicillin
Robidone Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief
Robigesic Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel.
Robimycin Erythromycins Anti-infectives
Robitussin A-C Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief
Rolazine Hydralazine High Blood Pressure
Ronuvex Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel.
Rovbac Trimethoprim Anti-infectives
Roxanol Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief
Ru-Vert-M Meclizine Anti-emetics
S-A-C Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel.
S-A-C Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief
SK-65 APAP Narcotics & Acetamin. Narcotic Pain Relief
SK-65 Compound Narcotics & Aspirin Narcotic Pain Relief
SK-APAP Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel.
SK-APAP with Codeine Narcotics & Acetamin. Narcotic Pain Relief
SK-Ampicillin Ampicillin Penicillin
SK-Bamate Meprobamate Antianxiety Drugs
SK-Chloral Hydrate Chloral Hydrate Sedatives-Hypnotics
SK-Dipyridamole Dipyridamole Cardiac & Circulatory
SK-Erythromycin Erythromycins Anti-infectives
SK-Oxycodone & Acetamin. Narcotics & Acetamin. Narcotic Pain Relief
SK-Oxycodone w/Aspirin Narcotics & Aspirin Narcotic Pain Relief
SK-Penicillin VK Penicillin V Penicillin
SMZ-TMP Trimethoprim Anti-infectives
Safety Coated APF Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel.
Sal-Adult Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel.
Sal-Infant Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel.
Salatin Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief
Saleto Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief
Salimeph Forte Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief
Salocol Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel.
Salphenyl Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel.
Salsprin Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel.
Sansert Methysergide Cardiac & Circulatory
Secogen Secobarbital Sedatives-Hypnotics
Seconal Secobarbital Sedatives-Hypnotics
Sedabamate Meprobamate Antianxiety Drugs
Sedapap Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief
Septra Trimethoprim Anti-infectives
Ser-Ap-Es Hydralazine High Blood Pressure
Seral Secobarbital Sedatives-Hypnotics
Serenack Diazepam Antianxiety Drugs
Serpasil-Apresoline Hydralazine High Blood Pressure
Sinarest Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel.
Sine-Aid Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel.
Sine-Off Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel.
Singlet Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel.
Sinubid Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel.
Sinulin Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel.
Sinutab Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel.
Soft-N-Soothe Anesthetics (Topical) Dermal Medications
Solarcaine Anesthetics (Topical) Dermal Medications
Som-Pam Flurazepam Sedatives-Hypnotics
Soma Comp. w/Codeine Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief
Soma Compound Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel.
Somnal Flurazepam Sedatives-Hypnotics
Sopamycetin Chloramphenicol Anti-infectives
Sorate Nitrates Cardiac & Circulatory
Sorbase II Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief
Sorbide Nitrates Cardiac & Circulatory
Sorbitrate Nitrates Cardiac & Circulatory
Spectrobid Bacampicillin Penicillin
St. Joseph Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel.
St. Joseph Aspirin Free Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel.
St. Joseph Childrens Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel.
Stadol Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief
Statex Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief
Staticin Erythromycins Anti-infectives
Stemetic Trimethobenzamide Anti-emetics
Stemetil Prochlorperazine Anti-emetics
Stero-Darvon Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel.
Stopayne Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel.
Strascogesic Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief
Stress-Pam Diazepam Antianxiety Drugs
Sudoprin Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel.
Sulindac Clinoril Non-Narcotic Pain Rel.
Summit Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel.
Sumox Amoxicillin Penicillin
Supac Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief
Supasa Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel.
Supen Ampicillin Penicillin
Supeudol Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief
Suppap Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel.
Surfacaine Anesthetics (Topical) Dermal Medications
Susadrin Nitrates Cardiac & Circulatory
Sylapar Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief
Symmetrel Amantadine Anti-virals
Synalgos Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel.
Synalgos-DC Narcotics & Aspirin Narcotic Pain Relief
Syraprim Trimethoprim Anti-infectives
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T-Gesic Forte Narcotics & Acetamin. Narcotic Pain Relief
T-Star Erythromycins Anti-infectives
T.E.H. Tablets Hydroxyzine Antianxiety Drugs
T.P.I. Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel.
Talacen Narcotics & Acetamin. Narcotic Pain Relief
Talwin Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief
Talwin Compound Narcotics & Aspirin Narcotic Pain Relief
Tapanol Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel.
Tapar Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel.
Teen Benzoyl Peroxide Dermal Medications
Tega-Caine Anesthetics (Topical) Dermal Medications
Tega-Dyne Anesthetics (Topical) Dermal Medications
Tegamide Trimethobenzamide Anti-emetics
Tegopen Cloxacillin Penicillin
Temlo Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel.
Tempra Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel.
Tenlap Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel.
Tenol Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel.
Terpin Hydrate w/Codeine Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief
Tetracaine Anesthetics (Topical) Dermal Medications
Theozine Hydroxyzine Antianxiety Drugs
Ticon Trimethobenzamide Anti-emetics h
Tigan Trimethobenzamide Anti-emetics
Tiject-20 Trimethobenzamide Anti-emetics
Topex Benzoyl Peroxide Dermal Medications
Totacillin Ampicillin Penicillin
Tranderm-Nitro Nitrates Cardiac & Circulatory
Tranmep Meprobamate Antianxiety Drugs
Trates Nitrates Cardiac & Circulatory
Triaminic Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel.
Triaminic w/Codeine Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief
Triaminicin Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel.
Triaphen-10 Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel.
Tribavirin Ribavirin Anti-virals
Tridil Nitrates Cardiac & Circulatory
Trigesic Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief
Trimox Amoxicillin Penicillin
Trimpex Trimethoprim Anti-infectives
Trind Syrup Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel.
Tronolane Anesthetics (Topical) Dermal Medications
Tronothane Anesthetics (Topical) Dermal Medications
Tuinal Amobarbital Sedatives-Hypnotics
Tussar Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief
Tussend Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief
Tussi-Organidin Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief
Two-Dyne Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel.
Ty-Tabs Narcotics & Acetamin. Narcotic Pain Relief
Tylenol Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel.
Tylenol with Codeine Narcotics & Acetamin. Narcotic Pain Relief
Tylox Narcotics & Acetamin. Narcotic Pain Relief
Unguentine Anesthetics (Topical) Dermal Medications
Unipes Hydralazine High Blood Pressure
Uniserp Hydralazine High Blood Pressure
Urolocaine Anesthetics (Topical) Dermal Medications
Uticillin VK Penicillin V Penicillin
Utimox Amoxicillin Penicillin
V-Cillin Penicillin V Penicillin
V-Cillin K Penicillin V Penicillin
Valadol Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel.
Valium Diazepam Antianxiety Drugs
Valorin Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel.
Valrelease Diazepam Antianxiety Drugs
Vamate Hydroxyzine Antianxiety Drugs
Vanoxide Benzoyl Peroxide Dermal Medications
Vanquish Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel.
Vaso-80 Nitrates Cardiac & Circulatory
Vasodilan Isoxsuprine Cardiac & Circulatory
Vasoglyn Nitrates Cardiac & Circulatory
Vasoprine Isoxsuprine Cardiac & Circulatory
Veetids Penicillin V Penicillin
Velvacaine Anesthetics (Topical) Dermal Medications
Verin Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel.
Vicodin Narcotics & Acetamin. Narcotic Pain Relief
Vilona Ribavirin Anti-virals
Viramid Ribavirin Anti-virals
Virazole Ribavirin Anti-virals]
Vistacon Hydroxyzine Antianxiety Drugs
Vistaject Hydroxyzine Antianxiety Drugs
Vistaquel Hydroxyzine Antianxiety Drugs
Vistaril Hydroxyzine Antianxiety Drugs
Vistazine Hydroxyzine Antianxiety Drugs
Vistrax Hydroxyzine Antianxiety Drugs
Vivol Diazepam Antianxiety Drugs
Wehvert Meclizine Anti-emetics
Wesprin Buffered Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel.
Wigraine-PB Pentobarbital Sedatives-Hypnotics
Wyamycin Erythromycins Anti-infectives
Wyamycin E Erythromycins Anti-infectives
Wyamycin S Erythromycins Anti-infectives
Wygesic Narcotics & Acetamin. Narcotic Pain Relief
Wymox Amoxicillin Penicillin
Xerac BP Benzoyl Peroxide Dermal Medications
Xylocaine Anesthetics (Topical) Dermal Medications
Zeroxin Benzoyl Peroxide Dermal Medications
Zorprin Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel.
Zovirax Acyclovir Anti-virals
Zovirax Ointment Acyclovir Anti-virals
This section is designed to give you general information on
drugs you may be taking.
The drugs are listed by their generic names under the
categories of illness in which they are most useful.
At present this drug listing is small, but I will continue
adding to it. If you have a specific medication you would
like information on, please leave a message to that effect
and I will add it. This will help me to make the list more
complete.
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? A. Amoxicillin ?
? B. Ampicillin ?
? C. Bacampicillin ?
? D. Cloxacillin ?
? E. Penicillin V ?
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AMOXICILLIN TRIHYDRATE
Brand Names:
Amoxil, Larotid, Polymox, Robamox, Trimos, Utimox, Wymox
Usage:
Systemic infections; acute and chronic urinary tract
infections.
Possible Side Effects:
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, hypersensitivity (rash),
itching.
Interaction With Other Drugs:
Probenecid: Increases blood levels of penicillin.
Probenecid is often used for this purpose.
Other Considerations:
Notify doctor of other drug allergies.
Take with food to prevent gastric distress.
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.
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? ?
? ------Non-narcotic Pain Relievers------ ?
? ?
? A. Acetaminophen ?
? B. Aspirin ?
? C. Choline Magnesium Trisalicylate ?
? D. Diflunisal ?
? E. Meclofenamate ?
? F. Sulindac ?
? G. Sulfasalazine ?
? ?
?????????????????????????????????????????????????
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.
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? ?
? ------High Blood Pressure------ ?
? ?
? A. Captopril ?
? B. Clonidine Hydrochloride ?
? C. Hydralazine Hydrochloride ?
? D. Methyldopa ?
? E. Metoprolol Tartrate ?
? F. Prazosin Hydrochloride ?
? G. Hydrochlorothiazide ?
? H. Triamterine ?
? ?
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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.
Press ENTER to continue c
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.
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? ------Cardiac and Circulatory------ ?
? ?
? A. Digitalis Preparations ?
? B. Dipyridamole ?
? C. Disopyramide ?
? D. Inderal ?
? E. Isoxsuprine ?
? F. Nitrates ?
? G. Procardia ?
? H. Sansert ?
? ?
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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.
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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.