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