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This injectable drug is used to prevent nausea and vomiting associated with chemotherapy or surgery. It is available as 50 mg and 100 mg tablets, and as a 20 mg/mL solution for injection. For preoperative use, the dosage in adults is 100 mg given orally within 2 hours before surgery or 12.5 mg intravenously administered 15 minutes before surgery. An intravenous dose of 12.5 mg may also be used to treat nausea and vomiting that occurs after surgery. In pediatric patients, the dosage is 1.2 mg/kg given orally within 2 hours before surgery, or 0.35 mg/kg administered intravenously within 15 minutes before surgery (up to 12.5 mg). In adults being treated with chemotherapy, the dosage is 100 mg given orally within one hour before chemotherapy. The oral dosage for pediatric patients is 1.8 mg/kg (maximum 100 mg) given one hour before chemotherapy. The intravenous dosage for adults and pediatric patients is 1.8 mg/kg administered over 30 seconds 30 minutes before chemotherapy. However, most adults who receive this medication intravenously for chemotherapy can receive a fixed dosage of 100 mg administered over 30 seconds 30 minutes before chemotherapy. The most common side effects of this medication are headache, diarrhea, dizziness, and fever.
A Persantine (dipyridamole) B Tricor (fenofibrate) C Xyrem (sodium oxybate) D Suprax (cefixime) E Anzemet (dolasetron mesylate) F Temodar (temozolomide) G Canasa (mesalamine) H Ditropan XL (oxybutynin) I Pitocin (oxytocin) J Flumadine (rimantadine) |
E Anzemet (dolasetron mesylate)
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You may see this third-generation cephalosporin prescribed to treat otitis media, acute bronchitis, and urinary infections. It is available as a powder that is reconstituted with water at the pharmacy to provide a 100 mg/5 mL oral suspension. The usual dosage in adults is 400 mg orally once daily. In pediatric patients, the dosage is 8 mg/kg orally once daily or 4 mg/kg orally twice daily. This antibiotic is usually well tolerated. Gastrointestinal side effects such as diarrhea, loose stools, nausea, and abdominal pain may occur.
A Persantine (dipyridamole) B Tricor (fenofibrate) C Xyrem (sodium oxybate) D Suprax (cefixime) E Anzemet (dolasetron mesylate) F Temodar (temozolomide) G Canasa (mesalamine) H Ditropan XL (oxybutynin) I Pitocin (oxytocin) J Flumadine (rimantadine) |
D Suprax (cefixime)
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Classified as an antispasmodic anticholinergic agent, this medication is used to treat overactive bladder in patients with symptoms of urge urinary incontinence, urgency, and frequency. It is also used in pediatric patients ages 6 years and older who suffer from spina bifida and other neurological conditions and who have symptoms of detrusor overactivity, resulting in incontinence. The medication is available as 5 mg, 10 mg, and 15 mg extended-release tablets. The usual dosage in adults is 5 mg to 10 mg once daily, titrated up to a maximum of 30 mg once daily. The usual dosage in pediatric patients is 5 mg once daily, titrated up to a maximum of 20 mg once daily. The most common side effect is dry mouth. Other side effects may include nausea and other gastrointestinal effects, dry nasal passages, and other anticholinergic-type effects.
A Persantine (dipyridamole) B Tricor (fenofibrate) C Xyrem (sodium oxybate) D Suprax (cefixime) E Anzemet (dolasetron mesylate) F Temodar (temozolomide) G Canasa (mesalamine) H Ditropan XL (oxybutynin) I Pitocin (oxytocin) J Flumadine (rimantadine) |
G Canasa (mesalamine)
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Healthcare providers may prescribe this antiviral medication to prevent and treat the influenza A virus in adults, and to prevent the virus in children. The medication is available as 100 mg tablets and as a 50 mg/5 mL syrup. Treatment should begin as soon as possible after the onset of symptoms, preferably within 48 hours. The usual dosage in adults and children 10 years of age and older is 100 mg twice daily. The dosage in elderly adults and those with severe liver dysfunction or renal failure is 100 mg daily. The dosage in children under the age of 10 years is 5 mg/kg. Side effects that may occur include insomnia, dizziness, headache, nervousness, nausea, vomiting, anorexia, dry mouth, and abdominal pain.
A Persantine (dipyridamole) B Tricor (fenofibrate) C Xyrem (sodium oxybate) D Suprax (cefixime) E Anzemet (dolasetron mesylate) F Temodar (temozolomide) G Canasa (mesalamine) H Ditropan XL (oxybutynin) I Pitocin (oxytocin) J Flumadine (rimantadine) |
J Flumadine (rimantadine)
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This medication is used to treat excessive daytime sleepiness and cataplexy in patients diagnosed with narcolepsy. Cataplexy, a neurological condition in which the patient suddenly loses muscle tone and collapses, is often triggered by strong emotions, such as stress, a frightening experience, anger, and even laughter. The medication is classified as a central nervous system depressant. It is available as a 0.5 g/mL oral solution. However, because this medication is a known drug of abuse, it is highly controlled. In fact, patients will not be able to fill this prescription at their local pharmacy. The prescription must be written on a special form and faxed to the "Zyrem Success Program Central Pharmacy," a division of Express Scripts Pharmacy. The usual starting dosage is 2.25 g at bedtime, then another dose of 2.25 g two and a half to four hours later. Patients must set their alarm clocks to wake up to take the second dose. The dosage is titrated to the patient's needs, up to 9 g per night. Many patients who take this medication are also being treated with a stimulant during the day to stay awake. The most common side effects are headache, dizziness, somnolence, nausea and vomiting, nasopharyngitis, and urinary incontinence.
A Persantine (dipyridamole) B Tricor (fenofibrate) C Xyrem (sodium oxybate) D Suprax (cefixime) E Anzemet (dolasetron mesylate) F Temodar (temozolomide) G Canasa (mesalamine) H Ditropan XL (oxybutynin) I Pitocin (oxytocin) J Flumadine (rimantadine) |
C Xyrem (sodium oxybate)
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This platelet inhibitor is indicated as adjunct therapy to coumarin anticoagulants in reducing the risk of thromboembolism in patients who have had cardiac valve replacement. It is available as 25 mg, 50 mg, and 75 mg tablets. The usual dosage is 75 to 100 mg 4 times daily. Side effects are usual mild and transient; however, dizziness, abdominal distress, and headache may occur.
A Persantine (dipyridamole) B Tricor (fenofibrate) C Xyrem (sodium oxybate) D Suprax (cefixime) E Anzemet (dolasetron mesylate) F Temodar (temozolomide) G Canasa (mesalamine) H Ditropan XL (oxybutynin) I Pitocin (oxytocin) J Flumadine (rimantadine) |
A Persantine (dipyridamole)
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