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Methylprednisolone
(indication)
Anti-inflammatory
(steroid)
Methylprednisolone
(dosage)
True or False - dosage must be individualized
True
Metoclopramide
(indication)
Antiemetic
Metoclopramide
(dosage)
5mg - 10mg 30 minutes before each meal and at bedtime for 2 to 8 weeks
Metoclopramide
(adverse effects)
Restlessness, drowsiness, tardive dyskinesia, fatigue
Metoclopramide
(patient consultation)
May cause drowsiness
Take 30 min before meals
Metoprolol succinate
(brand name)
Toprol XL
Metoprolol
(adverse effects)
Dizziness, depression, bradycardia
Metoprolol
(patient consultation)
Take with food
May mask hypoglycemic symptoms
Metoprolol tartrate
(brand name)
Lopressor
Metoprolol tartrate
(dosage)
100+ mg per day
Metronidazole
(indication)
Antibacterial/Antiprotozoal
Metronidazole
(dosage)
250mg - 500mg PO TID x 7D
Metronidazole
(adverse effects)
Anorexia, N/V, convulsive SEIZURES and peripheral NEUROPATHY, metallic taste
Metronidazole
(patient consultation)
Take all medicine
Take with food or milk
Avoid alcohol
Use condom to prevent reinfection of trichomonas
Minocycline
(indication)
Tetracycline Anitbiotic
Minocycline
(dosage)
200mg loading dose, then 100mg Q12h
Minocycline
(adverse effects)
Discoloration of forming teeth, sore tongue, burning stomach
(NO photosensitivity)
Minocycline
(patient consultation)
Take on empty stomach
Take all medication
No antacids
Mirtazapine
(indication)
Antidepressant
Mirtazapine
(dosage)
15mg - 45mg QD
Mirtazapine
(adverse effects)
Drowsiness, drug mouth, increased appetite, weight gain, dizziness, flu syndrome, abnormal dreams
Mirtazapine
(patient consultation)
May cause drowsiness
Avoid alcohol
Modafanil
(indication)
Pseudosympathomimetic
(improve wakefulness)
Modafanil
(dosage)
200mg QD
Modafanil
(adverse effects)
Serious RASH has occurred
Modafanil
(patient consultation)
Stop if you get a rash
Narcolepsy - take QAM
Shift-work disorder - take before work
Avoid activities that require mental alertness
Avoid alcohol
May be habit-forming
Mometasone furoate (topical)
(brand name)
Elocon
Mometasone furoate (topical)
(indication)
Topical Anti-Inflammatory
Mometasone furoate (topical)
(dosage)
Apply QD
Mometasone furoate (topical)
(patient consultation)
Do not use with occlusive dressings
Do not use in eyes
Mometasone furoate monohydrate (intranasal)
(brand name)
Nasonex
Mometasone furoate monohydrate (intranasal)
(dosage)
2 sprays each nostril QD
Mometasone furoate monohydrate (intranasal)
(adverse effects)
Headache, viral infection, pharyngitis, epistaxis, cough, RTI
Mometason furoate monohydrate (intranasal)
(patient consultation)
Shake well
May take days to weeks to see results
Clear nose before use
Montelukast
(brand name)
Singulair
Montelukast
(indication)
Antiasthmatic
Montelukast
(dosage)
10mg HS
Montelukast
(patient consultation)
For chronic use, not acute attacks
Contains phenylalanine (PKUs)
Can mix with food if needed
Morphine sulfate (ER)
(brand name)
MS Contin
Morphine sulfate (ER)
(indication)
Opioid analgesic
Morphine sulfate (ER)
(dosage)
15mg - 200mg Q12h
Morphine sulfate (ER)
(adverse effects)
Constipation, lightheadedness, dizziness, sedation, N/V, sweating, dysphoria, euphoria
Morphine sulfate (ER)
(patient consultation)
Do not break, crush, or chew tablets
May cause drowsiness
Avoid alcohol
Take with food or milk
May be habit-forming
Moxifloxacin (ophthalmic)
(brand name)
Vigamox
Moxifloxacin (ophthalmic)
(indication)
Ophthalmic Antibiotic
Moxifloxacin (ophthalmic)
(dosage)
1 drop into affected eye(s) TID x 7d
Moxifloxacin (ophthalmic)
(patient consultation)
Take all medication
Do not wear contacts
Moxifloxacin (oral)
(brand name)
Avelox
Moxifloxacin (oral)
(indication)
Fluoroquinolone Antibiotic
Moxifloxacin (oral)
(dosage)
400mg PO x 5d
Moxifloxacin (oral)
(patient consultation)
May cause photosensitivity
Risk of tendon rupture
Take with full glass of water
No antacids
Mupirocin
(indication)
Antibacterial (topical)
Mupirocin
(dosage)
AAA TID
Mupirocin
(patient consultation)
Do not rub in
Do not use near eyes
Do not use with other nasal ointments
Nabumetone
(brand name)
Relafen
Nabumetone
(indication)
NSAID
Nabumetone
(dosage)
500mg - 2,000mg either QD or BID with food/milk
Nabumetone
(adverse effects)
NSAID GI effects
PRURITIS, RASH, TINNITUS, EDEMA
Nabumetone
(patient consultation)
Take with food or milk
May take up to 2 weeks for results
Avoid alcohol
Naproxen
(indication)
NSAID
Naproxen
(dosage)
250mg - 500mg BID
Naproxen
(patient consultation)
May take up to 2 weeks for results
Avoid alchol
Avoid aspirin
May cause drowsiness
Naproxen sodium
(brand name)
Anaprox (DS)
Naproxen sodium
(indication)
NSAID
Naproxen sodium
(dosage)
550mg initially, followed by 275mg Q6-8h PRN
Naproxen sodium
(adverse effects)
GI problems
RASH
Naproxen sodium
(patient consultation)
May take up to 2 weeks for results
Take on empty stomach
Avoid alcohol
Avoid aspirin