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Phenobarbital
(indication) |
Anti-epileptic/Sedative
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Phenobarbital
(dosage) |
30-120 mg/day (BID or TID)
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Phenobarbital
(adverse effects) |
somnolence, drowsiness, dizziness, residual sedation
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Phenobarbital
(patient consultation) |
May cause drowsiness
Avoil alcohol May be habit-forming |
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Phentermine
(brand name) |
Adipex-P, Ionamin
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Phentermine
(indication) |
Weight management
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Phentermine
(dosage) |
1 tablet/capsule before or after breakfast
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Phentermine
(adverse effects) |
Pulmonary hypertension, hypertension, tachycardia, restlessness, etc.
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Phentermine
(patient consultation) |
Take early to avoid insomnia
May cause dizziness May be habit-forming |
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Phenytoin (extended)
(brand name) |
Dilantin Kapseals
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Phenytoin (extended)
(indication) |
Anti-epileptic
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Phenytoin (Extended)
(dosage) |
100mg TID to 300mg QD
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Phenytoin (Extended)
(adverse effects) |
ATAXIA, SLURRED SPEECH, MENTAL CONFUSION, RASH
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Phenytoin (Extended)
(patient consultation) |
Take with food
May cause drowsiness Watch for rash Practice good oral hygiene Diabetics should monitor blood glucose Do not discontinue without talking to doctor |
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Pioglitazone
(brand name) |
Actos
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Pioglitazone
(indication) |
Antidiabetic
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Pioglitazone
(dosage) |
15-30 mg QD
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Pioglitazone
(adverse effects) |
RTI, headache, sinusitis, myalgia, tooth disorder, aggravation of diabetes, pharyngitis
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Piroxicam
(brand name) |
Feldene
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Piroxicam
(indication) |
NSAID
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Piroxicam
(dosage) |
20 mg/day
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Piroxicam
(adverse effects) |
LUEKOPENIA, EOSINOPHILIA, RASH, EDEMA
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Piroxicam
(patient consultation) |
May take 2 weeks to see results
Take with food or milk If taken with alcohol, increased risk of ulcer Avoid aspirin |
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Polyethylene Glycol 3350
(brand name) |
Miralax, Glycolax
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Polyethylene Glycol 3350
(indication) |
Laxative
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Polyethylene Glycol 3350
(dosage) |
17g of powder per day in 8oz of water/juice/soda/coffee/tea
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Polyethylene Glycol 3350
(patient consultation) |
Dissolve in 8oz fluid
2-4 days may be required to produce a bowel movement Do not use more than 2 weeks |
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Potassium Chloride
(indication) |
Potassium supplement
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Potassium Chloride
(dosage) |
16-80 mEq/day
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Potassium Chloride
(adverse effects) |
Diarrhea, N/vV, abdominal discomfort
Hypokalemia - muscle weakness, leg cramps, irregular heart beats |
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Potassium Chloride
(patient consultation) |
Take with or after meals with full glass of water
Swallow whole Avoid salt substitutes with potassium |
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Pramipexole
(brand name) |
Mirapex
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Pramipexole
(indication) |
Antiparkinson Agent
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Pramipexole
(dosage) |
0.25-1.5mg TID
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Pramipexole
(adverse effects) |
Dizziness, somnolence
Orthostatic hypotension, dyskinesia, insomnia |
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Pramipexole
(patient consultation) |
Be aware of hallucinations
Report increased intense urges May cause dizziness May cause orthostatic hypotension Take with food PRN |
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Pravastatin
(indication) |
Antihyperlipidemic
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Pravastatin
(dosage) |
10-20mg HS
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Pravastatin
(adverse effects) |
MUSCLE PAIN
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Pravastatin
(patient consultation) |
Watch for myopathy
Photosensitivity Do not take if pregnant Avoid alcohol |
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Prednisolone
(brand name) |
Orapred
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Prednisolone
(indication) |
Anti-inflammatory
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Prednisolone
(dosage) |
Normal adult doses from 5-60mg per day
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Prednisolone
(patient consultation) |
Store solution in fridge
Do not discontinue without talking to doctor Take with food or milk PRN |
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Prednisone
(brand name) |
Deltasone
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Pregabalin
(brand name) |
Lyrica
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Pregabalin
(indication) |
Anticonvulsant/Antineuralgic
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Pregabalin
(dosage) |
Begin at 75mg BID or 50mg TID
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Pregabalin
(advsere effects) |
somnolence, dry mouth
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Pregabalin
(patient consultation) |
May cause drowsiness
Avoid alcohol Taper off if needed |
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Prochlorperazine
(brand name) |
Compazine
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Prochlorperazine
(indication) |
Antipsychotic/Antiemetic
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Prochlorperazine
(dosage) |
15-150 mg/day
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Prochlorperazine
(adverse effects) |
EXTRAPYRAMIDAL reactions, tardive DYSKINESIA
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Prochlorperaine
(patient consultation) |
May cause drowsiness
Avoid alcohol/depressants Photosensitivity, heat intolerance Can cause contact dermatitis |
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Progesterone (oral)
(brand name) |
Prometrium
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Progesterone (oral)
(indication) |
Hormone replacement
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Progesterone (oral)
(dosage) |
200mg HS for 12 days per 28-day cycle
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Progesterone (oral)
(adverse effects) |
THROMBOEMBOLIC DISORDERS, BLURRED or LOSS OF VISION
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Progesterone (oral)
(patient consultation) |
Do not take if allergic to peanuts
May cause drowsiness Take with food or milk PRN |
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Promethazine
(indication) |
Antiemetic
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Promethazine
(dosage) |
12.5-25mg Q4-6h PRN
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Promethazine
(adverse effects) |
Drowsiness, rash, N/V, blurred vision, dry mouth
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Promethazine
(patient consultation) |
May cause drowsiness
Avoid alcohol |
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Promethazine w/ Codeine
(indication) |
Antihistamine/Antitussive
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Promethazine w/ Codeine
(dosage) |
One teaspoonful every 4 to 6 hours
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Promethazine w/ Codeine
(adverse effects) |
drowsiness, constipation, N/V, orthostatic hypotension
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Promethazine w/ Codeine
(patient consultation) |
May cause drowsiness
Avoid alcohol May be habit-forming |
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Propoxyphene w/ Acetaminophen
(indication) |
Opioid analgesic
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Propoxyphene w/ Acetaminophen
(dosage) |
1 tablet q4h PRN pain
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Propoxyphene w/ Acetaminophen
(patient consultation) |
May cause drowsiness
Avoid alcohol May be habit-forming |
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Propranolol
(brand name) |
Inderal (LA), Innopran XL
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Propranolol
(indication) |
Antihypertensive
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Propranolol
(dosage) |
80 mg/day
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Propranolol
(adverse effects) |
Diziness, fatigue, lightheadedness, N/V, bronchospasm, bradycardia, peripheral vascular insufficiency
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Propranolol
(patient consultation) |
May cause drowsiness
May mask hypoglycemic symptoms Avoid OTC cough/cold/allergy medications |
