Naproxen (Naprosyn)

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Usage:

This medicine is used to ease pain, swelling and fever. This medicine also used to treat arthritis and gout attacks. Other usage include: ease painful period (menstrual) cycle

How to use it / Best taken:

Take this medicine with food to prevent an upset stomach.

Precautions / Warning:

You may bleed more easily, be careful and avoid injury. Talk with your doctor if you have risk for heart disease, kidney disease, liver disease, ulcer / bleeding from your stomach or bowel, pregnant, plan to getting pregnant or breast feeding.

Disclaimer:

The information in this webpage is general information only. This page is not medical advice specific to you or any other person. This page does not contain all information about this drug and does not cover all uses, directions, precautions, warning, drug interactions or side effects. Read the package insert for more information.

References:

• Lexi comp adult patient education module
• Product Leaflet

Mefenamic acid (Ponstan)

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Usage:

This medicine is used to ease pain, swelling and fever.

How to use it / Best taken:

Take this medicine with food to prevent an upset stomach.

Precautions / Warning:

You may bleed more easily, be careful and avoid injury. Talk with your doctor if you have risk for heart disease, kidney disease, liver disease, ulcer / bleeding from your stomach or bowel, pregnant, plan to getting pregnant or breast feeding.

Disclaimer:

The information in this webpage is general information only. This page is not medical advice specific to you or any other person. This page does not contain all information about this drug and does not cover all uses, directions, precautions, warning, drug interactions or side effects. Read the package insert for more information.

References:

• Lexi comp adult patient education module
• Product Leaflet

Celecoxib (Celebrex)

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Usage:

This medicine is used to ease pain and swelling. This medicine also used to treat arthritis.

How to use it / Best taken:

Take this medicine with food to prevent an upset stomach. You may sprinkle contents of capsule on applesauce. Do not chew the capsule. Many times this medicine is taken on an as needed basis.

Precautions / Warning:

Do not take antacids with this medicine. Talk with your doctor if you have risk for heart disease, kidney disease, liver disease, ulcer / bleeding from your stomach or bowel, pregnant, plan to getting pregnant or breast feeding.

Disclaimer:

The information in this webpage is general information only. This page is not medical advice specific to you or any other person. This page does not contain all information about this drug and does not cover all uses, directions, precautions, warning, drug interactions or side effects. Read the package insert for more information.

References:

• Product Leaflet

Ranitidine (Zantac)

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Usage:

This medicine is used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). This medicine also used to treat heartburn, sour stomach and other syndromes caused by lots of stomach acid. Other usage include: stop or treat GI ulcers caused by infection

How to use it / Best taken:

Take this medicine with or without food, take with food if it causes an upset stomach.

Precautions / Warning:

Talk with your doctor before using products that have aspirin, blood thinners, garlic, ginseng, ginkgo, ibuprofen or like products, pain drugs or vitamin E

Disclaimer:

The information in this webpage is general information only. This page is not medical advice specific to you or any other person. This page does not contain all information about this drug and does not cover all uses, directions, precautions, warning, drug interactions or side effects. Read the package insert for more information.

References:

• Lexi comp adult patient education module
• Product Leaflet

Loratadine (Claritin)

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Usage:

This medicine is used to ease allergy signs and treat hives

How to use it / Best taken:

This medicine is most useful if started 1 – 3 hour before contact with the allergen. Take with or without food. Take with food if it causes an upset stomach

Precautions / Warning:

This medicine will make you feeling lightheaded, sleepy, having blurred eyesight or a change in thinking clearly. Avoid driving and doing other tasks or actions that call for you to be alert or have clear eyesight

Disclaimer:

The information in this webpage is general information only. This page is not medical advice specific to you or any other person. This page does not contain all information about this drug and does not cover all uses, directions, precautions, warning, drug interactions or side effects. Read the package insert for more information.

Chlorpheniramine (Piriton)

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Usage:

This medicine is used to ease allergy signs

How to use it / Best taken:

This medicine is most useful if started 1 – 3 hour before contact with the allergen. Take with or without food. Take with food if it causes an upset stomach

Precautions / Warning:

This medicine will make you feeling lightheaded, sleepy, having blurred eyesight or a change in thinking clearly. Avoid driving and doing other tasks or actions that call for you to be alert or have clear eyesight

Disclaimer:

The information in this webpage is general information only. This page is not medical advice specific to you or any other person. This page does not contain all information about this drug and does not cover all uses, directions, precautions, warning, drug interactions or side effects. Read the package insert for more information.

Aspirin Soluble

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Usage:

This medicine is used to prevent heart attacks, strokes in low dose. This medicine also used to ease pain, swelling and fever. Other usage of this medicine include: to treat arthritis, gout attack, rheumatic fever.

How to use it / Best taken:

Take this medicine with food. You may dissolve this medicine into water.

Precautions / Warning:

Do not give children and teenagers aspirin for flu signs or chickenpox. You may bleed more easily, be careful and avoid injury. Talk to your doctor if you are pregnant, plan on getting pregnant, breast feeding or had an ulcer or bleeding from your stomach or bowel.

Disclaimer:

The information in this webpage is general information only. This page is not medical advice specific to you or any other person. This page does not contain all information about this drug and does not cover all uses, directions, precautions, warning, drug interactions or side effects. Read the package insert for more information.

Ferrous Fumarate

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Usage:

This medicine is used to treat or prevent condition of low red blood cell (anemia); mostly taken during pregnancy

How to use it / Best taken:

You may take this medicine with or without food. Take with food if it causes upset stomach. Do not take calcium, zinc, copper or multivitamins that have any of these minerals within 2 hours of ferrous fumarate intake.

Precautions / Warning:

Talk to your doctor/ pharmacist if you had allergy to iron or its preparation, planning on getting pregnant, breast-feeding.

Disclaimer:

The information in this webpage is general information only. This page is not medical advice specific to you or any other person. This page does not contain all information about this drug and does not cover all uses, directions, precautions, warning, drug interactions or side effects. Read the package insert for more information.

Calcium Lactate

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Usage:

This medicine is used as calcium supplement especially for patient with soft, brittle bones (osteoporosis) to prevent calcium deficiency.

How to use it / Best taken:

Take this drug with food. Do not take other drugs, iron, zinc, or folic acid within 2 hours of calcium lactate

Precautions / Warning:

Tell your doctor/ pharmacist if you had allergy to calcium or its preparation, kidney stones, low phosphate level, high calcium level, planning on getting pregnant, breast-feeding.

Disclaimer:

The information in this webpage is general information only. This page is not medical advice specific to you or any other person. This page does not contain all information about this drug and does not cover all uses, directions, precautions, warning, drug interactions or side effects. Read the package insert for more information.

Amlodipine

Usage:

This medicine is used to treat/lowered high blood pressure. This medicine also used to treat chest pain or pressure.

How to use it / Best taken:

Take this drug at the same time of the day; take as you have been told, even if you are feeling better. Take with or without food, take with food if it causes an upset stomach.

Precautions  /Warning:

Have your blood pressure and heart rate checked often. Avoid grapefruit and grapefruit juice. Tell your doctor if you have liver disease or you are pregnant, plan on getting pregnant or breast feeding.

How does this drug work?

This medicine calms blood vessels, lowering blood pressure. It also helps the heart work better

What to do if I miss a dose?

• Take a missed dose as soon as you think about it. If it is close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your normal time.
• Do not take more often than every 24 hour unless told to do so by your doctor.
• Do not take 2 doses at the same time or extra doses.

Side effects of this medicine:

• Dizziness – it can be reduce by rising slowly over a few minutes when sitting or lying down.
• Flushing.
• Headache
• Swelling in the arms or legs

Disclaimer:

The information in this leaflet is general information only. This page is not medical advice specific to you or any other person. This page does not contain all information about this drug and does not cover all uses, directions, precautions, warning, drug interactions or side effects. Read the package insert for more information.

Felodipine

Brand Name: Plendil

Usage:

This medicine is used to treat/lowered high blood pressure. This medicine also use to help a weak heart

How to use it/Best taken:

Take this drug at the same time of the day, take with or without food. Take with food if it causes an upset stomach. Swallow whole tablet, do not chew, break or crush. Take as you have been told, even if you are feeling better

Precautions/Warning:

Have your blood pressure and heart rate checked often. Avoid grapefruit and grapefruit juice. Tell your doctor if you have liver disease or you are pregnant, plan on getting pregnant or breast feeding.

How does this drug work?

This medicine calms blood vessels, lowering blood pressure. It also helps the heart work better

What to do if I miss a dose?

• Take a missed dose as soon as you think about it. If it is close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your normal time.
• Do not take more often than every 24 hour unless told to do so by your doctor.
• Do not take 2 doses at the same time or extra doses.

Side effects of this medicine:

• Dizziness – it can be reduce by rising slowly over a few minutes when sitting or lying down.
• Flushing.
• Headache
• Swelling in the arms or legs

Disclaimer:

The information in this website is general information only. This page is not medical advice specific to you or any other person. This page does not contain all information about this drug and does not cover all all uses, directions, precautions, warning, drug interactions or side effects. Read the package insert for more information.

References:

• Lexi comp adult patient education module
• Product Leaflet

Esomeprazole (Capsule)

Brand Name:  Nexium

Usage:

This medicine is used to treat syndromes caused by lots of stomach acid. This medicine also used to stop or treat ulcers of the swallowing tube (esophagus) and to stop or treat gastrointestinal ulcers caused by infections.

How to use it/Best taken:

Take 1 hour before the first meal of the day. Swallow whole capsule, do not chew, break, or crush. You may sprinkle contents of capsule on applesauce

Precautions/Warning:

Use with care if you have risks for osteoporosis such as alcohol use, cigarette smoking, family member with osteoporosis, taking drugs to treat seizures, taking steroids. If you have liver disease, talk with your doctor.

How does this drug work?

This medicine help avoid harm to the gastrointestinal tract caused by stomach acid or infection

What to do if I miss a dose?

• Take a missed dose as soon as you think about it.
• If it is close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your normal time. Do not take 2 doses at the same time or extra doses

Side effects of this medicine:

Headache, loose stools (diarrhea), hip, spine or wrist fractures may rarely happen

Disclaimer:

The information in this website is general information only. This page is not medical advice specific to you or any other person. This page does not contain all information about this drug and does not cover all uses, directions, precautions, warning, drug interactions or side effects. Read the package insert for more information.

Pantoprazole (tablet)

Brand Name:  Controloc

Usage:

This medicine is used to treat syndromes caused by lots of stomach acid. This medicine also used to stop or treat ulcers of the swallowing tube (esophagus) and to treat gastro esophageal reflux

How to use it/Best taken:

Take 30 minutes before the first meal of the day, swallow whole tablet, do not chew, break or crush.

Precautions/Warning:

Use with care if you have risks for osteoporosis such as alcohol use, cigarette smoking, family member with osteoporosis, taking drugs to treat seizures, taking steroids.

How does this drug work?

This medicine help avoid harm to the gastrointestinal tract caused by stomach acid or infection

What to do if I miss a dose?

• Take a missed dose as soon as you think about it.
• If it is close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your normal time. Do not take 2 doses at the same time or extra doses

Side effects of this medicine:

Headache, loose stools (diarrhea), hip, spine or wrist fractures may rarely happen

Disclaimer:

The information in this website is general information only. This page is not medical advice specific to you or any other person. This page does not contain all information about this drug and does not cover all uses, directions, precautions, warning, drug interactions or side effects. Read the package insert for more information.