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Flonase
fluticasone nasal |
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Definition
- inhalent
- used to treat nasal congestion, sneezing, runny nose, caused by allergies
- up to two sprays per nostril daily
- nose bleed
- cough
- headache
- sinus pain
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Ipratropium
ipratropium bromide |
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Definition
- inhalent
- Ipratropium is a bronchodilator that is used to to prevent bronchospasm in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, including bronchitis and emphysema.
- cold symptoms
- cough with mucus
- headache
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Lisinopril
Prinivil, Zestril |
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Definition
- oral
- Used to treat high blood pressure
- also treats CHF
- Classified as an ACE inhibitor
- It works by decreasing certain chemicals that tighten the blood vessels, so blood flows more smoothly and the heart can pump blood more efficiently
- Do not take lisinopril within 36 hours before or after taking medicine that contains sacubitril
- 5-10 mg 1x daily
- headache
- dizziness
- Cough
- chest pain
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Term
RESTASIS
cyclosporine ophthalmic |
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Definition
- Eye drop
- Cyclosporine can increase tear production that has been reduced by inflammation in the eye(s).
- used to treat chronic dry eye
- 1 drop in each eye twice daily
- Mild burning or stinging
- Mild redness or itching
- Blurred vision
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Term
Xalatan
Latanoprost ophthalmic |
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Definition
- Eyedrop
- lowers pressure inside the eye by increasing the amount of fluid that drains from the eye
- Xalatan eye drops are used to treat certain types of glaucoma and other causes of high pressure inside the eye
- 1 drop in each affected eye in the evening
- Watery eyes
- itchy eyes
- Puffy eyelids
- Blurred vision
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Term
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Definition
- Oral
- Antipsychotic
- Used to treat schizophrenia
- Latuda is also used to treat episodes of depression associated with bipolar disorder in adults and children who are at least 10 years old.
- Latuda is not approved for use in psychotic conditions related to dementia. Lurasidone may increase the risk of death in older adults with dementia-related psychosis.
- Latuda should be taken with food
- 20-160 mg daily
- Drowsiness
- weight gain
- Nausea
- vomiting
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Term
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Definition
- Nasal spray
- used to treat nasal symptoms of hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies, including nasal congestion, sneezing, runny nose, and itchy nose
- Mometasone can lower the blood cells that help your body fight infections. Avoid being near people who are sick or have infections
- 2 sprays in each nostril once a day
- Nosebleeds
- headache
- Stuffy nose
- sore throat
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Debrox
Carbamide Peroxide
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Definition
- Ear drops
- used to soften and loosen ear wax, making it easier to remove
- a foaming or crackling sound in the ear after using the ear drops
- ear pain, itching, or other irritation
- mild feeling of fullness in the ear
- 5 to 10 drops of the solution instilled into the affected ear(s) 2 times daily for up to 4 days
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Term
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Definition
- Oral
- long-acting opioid medication that is used to reduce withdrawal symptoms in people addicted to heroin or other narcotic drugs
- can also be used as a pain reliever
- When methadone is used for Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) it reduces withdrawal symptoms and drug cravings, but does not cause the "high" associated with the drug addiction.
- MISUSE OF METHADONE CAN CAUSE ADDICTION, OVERDOSE, OR DEATH
- Dizziness
- drowsiness
- Nausea
- vomiting
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
- Oral
- anticonvulsant
- also used to treat bipolar disorder
- works by decreasing nerve impulses that cause seizures and nerve pain, such as trigeminal neuralgia and diabetic neuropathy
- Drinking alcohol with this medicine can cause side effects, and can also increase your risk of seizures
- Take with food
- do not crush, chew, or break
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- vomiting
- drowsiness
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