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rx means

recipe for thou to take

schedule I

no accepted medical use - cannot be prescribed


-high potential for abuse


ex - heroin, LSD, marijuana

CII - potential for abuse, physical/psychological dependence, examples

high potential for abuse - abuse leads to severe psychological or physical dependency


accepted medical use


ex amphetamine, cocaine, fentanyl, methadone..

when does CII prescriptions expire

30 days after written

CIII - potential for abuse, physical/psychological dependence, examples

lower potential for abuse than CII


abuse may lead to moderate or low physical dependence - high psychological dependence


accepted medical use


anabolic steriods, testosterone, acetaminophen with codiene

CIII prescription refills

may be phoned- in


refilled up to 5 tims in 6 months

CIV - potential for abuse, physical/psychological dependence, examples

lower potential for abuse than CIII


abuse may lead to limited physical or psychological dependece


ex - benzodiazepines, tramadol, zolpidem (ambien)

CIV prescription refills

may be phoned in


refilled up to 5 times in 6 months

CV - potential for abuse, physical/psychological dependence, examples

low potential for abuse


limited physical or psychological dependence relative to CIV


ex - lyrica, or OTC codeine cough syrups

CV prescription refills

may be phoned in


refilled for up to one year

what can DDS prescribe

doctor of dental surgery


limited to dental issues


analgesics, even CIIs


antibiotics, NSAIDS


sedatives


topical intraoral


oral antifungals

what can DPM prescribe

doctor of podiatric medicine


limited to care of the feet and related physiological areas like tendons and tissues on feet


antifungals


analgesics, even CIIs


antibiotics


NSAIDS

what can DVM prescribe

doctor of vterinary medicine


limited to non-humans


may ask for compounds


can prescribe virtually anything for any condition that an animal might suffer, even CIIs

what are mid-level prescribers 4

optometrists


PAs


advanced practice nurses


certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNA)

what can OD's prescribe

doctor of optometry


must pass pharmacology course to prescribe in OK


any ophthalmic med


CIII-CV for 7 days


no CIIs expect hydrocodone

how can PA's prescribe non controlled meds for the first time and non controlled meds for chronic conditions

can only prescribe under the supervision of licensed physician


non controlled meds for the first time - limited to 30 day supply with 2 refills - NOT PRN refills


non controlled meds prescribed for chronic stable condtions - 90 day supply with 3 refills


how can PA's prescribe schedule drugs

CIII - CV limited to a 30 day supply - NO REFILLS


cannot write a CII - ONLY for immediate use on-site

can advanced practice nurcses (APNs) prescribe med

only if apply to the OK board of nursing


only under supervision

what can APNs prescribe

can only prescribe med within their specialty area of practice


CIII-CV limited to a 3 day supply


can only prescribe subject to an exclusionary formulary that lists meds that cannot be prescribed

can chiropractors prescribe meds

only in New Mexico - pushing for rights in other states

can naturopaths (ND) prescribe meds

in Washington - even controlled drugs after 4 hours of training

can homeopaths prescribe meds

in Nevada - even if they do not have a valid medical license

can herbalists and acupuncturists prescribe med

no

what doctors can you fill controlled Rxs from out of state

MDs


DOs


DDSs


DPM


NO controlled substances can be filled from a out of state mid-level practitioner

albuterol sulfate (inhalation) brand names

Proventil


Ventolin


Proair


- each has 200 sprays

albuterol sulfate dosage forms

HFA inhaler


powder inhaler


solution for inhalation - for nebulizer

albuterol sulfate schedule

non-controlled

albuterol sulfate indications

relief of bronchospasm in patients with reversible obstructive airway disease


prevention of exercise-induced bronchospasm


-rescue inhaler and maintenance

how often should aerosol inhaler albuterol sulfate be used

one to two inhalations every four to six hours

pharmacology of albuterol sulfate

causes relaxation of bronchial

adverse effects for albuterol sulfate

nervousness, tremor, hypertension, tachycardia, and palpitations

patient consulation for albuterol sulfate

shake canister well before each inhalation


clean mouthpiece at least once a week

Levalbuterol HCI brand name(s)

Xopenex

levalbuterol dosage forms

solution for inhalations


Xopenex HFA


Both require nebulizer

levalbuterol indications

treatment of bronchospasm in children 6 to 11 years old and in adults and adolescents over 12 years old with reversible obstructive airway disease


-rescue or maintenance

levalbuterol pharmacology

causes relaxation of bronchial

levalbuterol and albuterol sulfate contraindications

cardiovascular disorders, hypertension, hyperthyroidism, diabetes mellitus, and nursing mothers or pregnancy

levalbuterol contraindication different from albuterol sulfate

convulsive disorders

levalbuterol adverse effects

dizziness, pharyngitis and rhinitis

levalbuterol patient consultation for xopenex inhalation solution

intended to be used in a nebulizer


once foil pouch is opened, the vials inside should be used within 2 weeks


keep vials inside pouch until ready to use


discard any vial if the solution is not colorless

levalbuterol patient consultation for aerosol inhaler

shake canister well before each inhalation


prime with 4 sprays before first use and if not used for 3 days

beclomethasone dipropionate brand name

QVAR

beclomethasone dosage forms

inhalation aerosol in a metered dose inhaler (MDI) - HFA


-steroid med.

beclomethasone indications

maintenance treatment of asthma as prophylactic (preventative) therapy


- 5 years old and older

belcomethasone drug interactions

systemic corticosteroids


- don't take oral steriods and inhaler

beclomethasone contraindications

status asthmaticus - does not treat asthma attack after another


do not use as a bronchodilator and do not give for rapid relief of bronchospasm


secondary fungal infections of oral cavity may occur


patients on immunosuppressants are more susceptible to infections - especially chicken pox and measles

beclomethasone adverse effects

headache, upper respiratory tract infections, and pharyngitis

beclomethasone patient consultation

not intended to provide immediate relief of bronchospasm


use any prescribed bronchodilator a few minutes prior to using QVAR


rinse mouth after dose


clean the inhaler at least weekly

budesonide brand name

pulmicort

budesonide dosage forms

suspension for inhalation requires nebulizer


metered dose inhaler

budesonide indications

maintenance treatment of asthma and as prophylactic therapy in children 12 months to 8 years given in one or two divided doss

budesonide pharmacology

antiallergy and anti-inflammatory actions

budesonide drug interactions

ketoconazole may increase plasma levels

fluticasone propionate brand name

flovent

fluticasone dosage forms

inhalation aerosol in a metered dose inhaler


diskus


-steroid

fluticasone indications

maintenance treatment of asthma as prophylactic therapy


can be used at age 4

fluticasone drug interactions

systemic corticosteriods

fluticasone contraindications

status asthmaticus

budesonide and formoterol fumarate dihydrate brand name

symbicort

budesonide and formoterol fumarate dihydrate dosage forms

metered dose inhaler

budesonide and formoterol fumarate dihydrate indications

for the maintenance treatment of airflow obstruction in patients with COPD

budesonide and formoterol fumarate dihydrate drug interactions

with systemic corticosteroids

budesonide and formoterol fumarate dihydrate contraindications

status asthmaticus

budesonide and formoterol fumarate dihydrate patient consultation

not intended to provide immediate relief of bronchospasm

fluticasone propionate with salmeterol xinafoate brand name

advair

fluticasone propionate with salmeterol xinafoate dosage forms

advair diskus


advair HFA

fluticasone propionate with salmeterol xinafoate indications

long term maintenance treatment of asthma


COPD maintenence

fluticasone propionate with salmeterol xinafoate drug interactions

systemic corticosteroids


tricyclic antidepressants

fluticasone propionate with salmeterol xinafoate containdications

status asthmaticus

fluticasone propionate with salmeterol xinafoate adverse effects

rash


angioedema - swellingof face and neck- airways about to shut down

fluticasone propionate with salmeterol xinafoate patient consultation

contact physician if side effectsare severe or persistent


contact physician if symptoms worsen

mometasone furoate and formoterol fumarate brand name

dulera

mometasone furoate and formoterol fumarate indications

for the treatment of asthma in patients 12 years and older

mometasone furoate and formoterol fumarate dosage forms

inhalation aerosol

mometasone furoate and formoterol fumarate drug interactions

ketoconazole

mometasone furoate and formoterol fumarate patient consultation

shake inhalerwell before use


do not use for acute asthma attacks


contact your physician if any symptoms of an infection appear

theophylline anhydrous brand names and drug category

theochron


Theo-Dur


Theo-24



antiasthmatic/bronchodilator

theophylline anhydrous dosage forms

tablets, capsules XR and IR, elixir, solution, syrup,injectiions

theophylline anhydrous indications

for prevention and/or symptomatic relief of bronchialasthma, reversible bronchospasm due to emphysema, chronic bronchitis

theophylline anhydrous pharmacology

directly relaxes the smooth muscle of the bronchi

theophylline anhydrous drug interactions

barbiturates


hydantoins


cimetidine


oral contraceptives


quinolones

theophylline anhydrous contraindications

active peptic ulcer disease


patients withan underlying seizure disorder

theophylline anhydrous adverse effects

headache, nausea, vomiting

theophylline anhydrous patient consultation

take on empty stomach with full glass of water


take at even intervals


avoid consumption of large quantities of xanthine-containing beverages


swallow tablets whole



xanthine= caffeine = toxic


- why you take in intervals

montelukast sodium brand name and drug category

singulair


antiasthmatic

montelukast sodium dosage forms

chewable tablets


tablets


granules

montelukast sodium indications

for the prophylaxis and chronic treatment of asthma in adults and children 2 and older


relief of symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis and perennial allergic rhinitis


prevention of exercise-induced bronchoconstriction


once daily

montelukast sodium drug interactions

phenobarbital

montelukast sodium contraindications

not indicated for reversal of bronchospasm in acute asthmatic attacks, including status asthmaticus


do not replace oral or inhaled steriods without tapering steriod dose

montelukast sodium patient consulation

take regularly even when patient is asymptomatic


not intended to treat asthmatic attacks


singular granules can be given either directly in mouth or mixed with a spoonful of soft food

ipratropium bromide brand name and drug category

atrovent


COPD/antiallergy

ipratropium bromide dosage forms

atrovent HFA aerosol


oral inhalation solution - nebulizer required


nasal spray

ipratropium bromide indications

maintenance treatment of bronchospasm associated with COPD


treatment of rhinorrhea associated with allergic and nonallergic perennial rhinitis


patients over the age of 12

ipratropium bromide pharmacology

anticholinergic agent

ipratropium bromide contraindications

maintence therapy - not acute attacks


patients with narrow angle glaucoma


hypertrophy


bladder neck obstruction

ipratropium bromide patient consulation

repeat inhalation after 15 seconds


not intended for occasional use - use consistently

tiotropium bromide brand name and drug category

spiriva


COPD

tiotropium bromide dosage forms

inhlation powder

tiotropium bromide indications

maintenance treatment of bronchospasm associated with COPD


one inhalation daily

tiotropium bromide contraindications

not indicated for the initial treatment of acute episodes of bronchospasms

tiotropium bromide adverse effects

dry mouth


"anti SLUD"

tiotropium bromide patient consultation

unused capsules should remain in blister strip


not intended for occasional use - use daily

ipratropium bromide with albuterol sulfate brand names and drug category

combivent


DuoNeb



COPD

ipratropium bromide with albuterol sulfate dosage forms

inhalation solution - NuoDeb- requires nebulizer


aerosol in a MDI - Combivent

ipratropium bromide with albuterol sulfate indications

COPD


one vial via nebulizer daily OR 2 sprays from MDI 4 times daily

ipratropium bromide with albuterol sulfate contraindications

soya lecithin, soybeans or peanuts

ipratropium bromide with albuterol sulfate patient consultation

not intended for occasional use

levocetirizine dihydrochloride brand name and drug category

Xyzal


antiallergy agent


-dont use if allergic to zyertec or hydroxine - levocetirizine is zyertec

levocetirizine dihydrochloride dosage forms

tablets


oral solution

levocetirizine dihydrochloride indications

relief of symptoms associated with allergic rhinitis


in adults and children 6 years and older


once daily

levocetirizine dihydrochloride pharmacology

suppress histamine activity

levocetirizine dihydrochloride contraindications

renal disease or in those on hemodialysis

levocetirizine dihydrochloride adverse effects

somnolence (sleepy)

levocetirizine dihydrochloride patient consultation

may cause drowsiness


consult a physician if no improvement is seen after 7 days or in the presence of a high fever

azelastine hydrochloride brand name and drug category

astelin


astepro



antiallergy agent

azelastine hydrochloride dosage forms

nasal spray

azelastine hydrochloride indications

treatment of the symptoms of nonallergic vasomotor rhinitis and seasonal allergic rhinitis such as rhinorrhea, sneezing and nasal pruritus


in adults and children 12 years and older

azelastine hydrochloride pharmacology

antihistamine

azelastine hydrochloride drug interactions

CNS depressants may increase drowsiness

azelastine hydrochloride contraindications

drowsiness

azelastine hydrochloride adverse effects

bitter taste

azelastine hydrochloride patient consultation

drowsiness


need to be primed with 4 sprays upon assuembly and 2 sprays if not used for 3 days

fluticasone propionate brand name and drug category

flonase


antiallergy agent

fluticasone propionate dosage forms

spray suspension = must be shook

fluticasone propionate indications

symptoms of seasonal and perennial rhinitis in adults and children 4 and older


maximum total daily dosage should not exceed two sprays in each nostril


steroid

fluticasone propionate adverse effects

blood in nasal mucus

fluticasone propionate patient consultation

therapeutic effects not seen at once - usually seen in a few days but may take as long as 3 weeks


shake container well before use

mometasone furoate monohydrate brand name and drug category

Nasonex


antiallergy agent


steroid

mometasone furoate monohydrate dosage forms

nasal spray

mometasone furoate monohydrate indications

for the prophylaxis and treatment of the nasal symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis


once a day

mometasone furoate monohydrate contraindications

pregnancy or lactation

mometasone furoate monohydrate adverse effects

headache

mometasone furoate monohydrate patient consultation

shake bottle well before each use


therapeutic effects are not seen at once - usually seen in a few days but may take as long as 3 weeks

celecoxib brand name and drug category

celebrex


nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory

celecoxib dosage forms

capsules

celecoxib indications

relief of the signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis


once a day


acute pain

celecoxib pharmacology

inhibiting prostaglandin

celecoxib drug interactions

may increase plasma lithium levels

celecoxib contraindications

patients who have experienced allergic type reactions after taking sulfonamides, aspirin or other NSAIDs


patients with a history of ulcer disease or GI bleeding

celecoxib pregnany category

C

celecoxib patient consulation

may be taken without regard to meals


reprot any signs of ulcerations and bleeding (intense GI pain, dark stools)


avoid aspirin or products containing aspirin

diclofenac brand name and drug category

voltaren


voltaren XR



nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory

diclofenac dosage forms

tablets, enteric coated - release in small intestine


tablets XR


opthalmic solution and topical gel are available

diclofenac indications

rheumatoid arthritis


osteoarthritis


ankylosing spondylitis

diclofenac pharmacology

decrease prostaglandins

diclofenac patient consulation

may take with food or milk if GI upset occurs


alcohol will increase ulcerogenic effect


avoid aspirin


swallow whole

ibuprofen brand name and drug category

motrin


nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory

ibuprofen dosage forms

tablets


OTC -200mg


liquid and chewable forms for kids

ibuprofen indications

mild to moderate pain and primary dysmenorrhea - not caused by an underlying conditions


rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis

ibuprofen pharmacology

decreased synthesized of prostaglandins

ibuprofen drug interactions

may increase toxicity of lithium

ibuprofen contraindications

not recommended in pregnancy


- but no pregnancy category established

ibuprofen adverse effects

rash

ibuprofen patient consultation

compliance with therapy is essential -may require up to 2 weeks


may take with food or milk if GI upset occurs


alcohol will increase ulcerogenic effect


avoid aspirin

indomethacin brand name and drug category

indocin


nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory

indomethacin dosage forms

capsules


suppository


suspension


powder for injection

indomethacin indicaitons

moderate to severe osteoarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and rheumatoid arthritis


acute painful shoulder


acute gouty arthritis

indomethacin drug interactions

may increase levels of lithium

indomethacin contraindications

not recommended in pregnancy


human fetal cardiovascular system - closer of ductus arteriosis


no pregnancy category established

indomethacin adverse effects

GI cramping, indigestion, constipation, drowsiness

indomethacin patient consultation

compliance with therapy is essential - may take up to 2 weeks


take with food


alcohol may increase ulcerogenic effect


avoid aspirin


may cause drowsiness

meloxicam brand name and drug category

mobic


NSAID

meloxicam dosage forms

tablets


oral suspension

meloxicam indications

osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis


juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA)

meloxicam drug interactions

other NSAIDs and aspirin

meloxicam contraindications

should be used in caution during pregnancy - closure of ductus arteriosus

meloxicam patient consultation

complinace with therapy essential - like other NSAIDs


may take with food or milk


shake suspension well before use


avoid alcohol - like other NSAIDs


avoid aspirin

nabumetone brand name and drug category

relafen


NSAID

nabumetone dosage form

tablets

nabumetone indications

osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis

nabumetone adverse effects

pruritus, rash, tinnitus and edema

nabumetone patient consultation

take with food or milk


compliance is essential


avoid alcohol

Naproxen brand name and drug category

naprosyn


EC-naprosyn



NSAIDs

Naproxen dosage form

tablets


delayed release enteric coated tablets


suspension

Naproxen indications

mild to moderate pain


acute tendinitis and bursitis - delayed tablets not recommened for initial treatment


rheumatoid arthritis


acute gout


not recommended for children

Naproxen pregnancy category

B

Naproxen patient consultation

may require 2 weeks to see improvement


take on empty stomach - better absorption but can take with food or milk to reduce GI upset


avoid alcohol


avoid aspirin


may cause drowsiness

Naproxen sodium brand name and drug category

anaprox


anaprox DS



NSAID

Naproxen sodium dosage forms

tablets

Naproxen sodium indications

mild to moderate pain primary dysmenorrhea and acute tendonitis and bursitis


juvenile arthritis

Naproxen sodium pregnancy category

B

Naproxen sodium patient consulation

compliance with therapy essential


take on empty stomach - can take with food to avoid GI upset


avoid alcohol and aspirin

piroxicam brand name and drug category

feldene


NSAID

piroxicam indications

rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis

piroxicam pregnancy category

C

piroxicam adverse effects

rash


abnormal renal function


hypertension


syncope - fainting

piroxicam patient consultation

same as other NSAIDs

dexamethasone brand name and drug category

decadron


anti-inflammatory

dexamethasone dosage forms

tablets


oral solution


oral elixir


oral solution concentrate


also available in opthalmic and injectable forms

dexamethasone indications

treatment of various allergic and inflammatory diseases


trichinosis


ulcerative colitis


dosages must be individualized

dexamethasone drug interactions

ketoconazole


barbiturates


phenytonin

dexamethasone adverse effects

vertebral compression


various behavior disturbances

dexamethasone patient consultation

do not discontinue medication without first consulting a physician

prednisone brand name and drug category

deltasone


anti-inflammatory

prednisone dosage forms

tablets - dosages step on each other - 1 mg and 10 mg - 5mg and 50 mg


solution


intensol solution

prednisone drug interactoins

ketoconazole

prednisone adverse effects

blurred vision


osteoporosis


behavioral disturbances

prednisone patient consultation

do not discontinue med without consulting physician

methylprednisolone brand name and drug category

medrol


anti-inflammatory

methylprednisolone dosage forms

tablets


dosepak - tapered dosing


injection

methylprednisolone indications

as with other anti-inflammatory: dosages must be indivualized


also adjunctive therapy in tuberculous meningitis

methylprednisolone drug interactions

ketoconazole

methylprednisolone contraindications

in patients with systemic fungal infections


in patients with ocular herpes simplex


osteoporosis, tuberculosis, peptic ulcers and diabetes mellitus

methylprednisolone adverse effects

like other anti-inflammatorys: blurred vision, osteoporosis, behavioral disturbances

methylprednisolone patient consultation

may take with food or milk if GI upset occurs

prednisolone sodium phosphate brand names and drug category

orapred, millipred


anti-inflammatory

prednisolone sodium phosphate dosage forms

solution

prednisolone sodium phosphate drug interactions

ketoconazole

prednisolone sodium phosphate adverse effects

same as other anti-inflammatorys: blurred vision, osteoporosis, behavior disturbances

prednisolone sodium phosphate patient consultation

take med only as prescribed


do not discontinue without consulting physician

acetaminophen with codeine brand names, drug category, and schedule

tylenol


capital (with codeine)


CIII

acetaminophen with codeine indications

relief of moderate to severe pain

acetaminophen with codeine drug interactions

other CNS depressants and/or alcohol

acetaminophen with codeine adverse effects

dizziness


drowsiness


constipation


nausea and vomiting - not caused by allergy

acetaminophen with codeine patient consultation

may cause drowsiness


avoid alcohol


may take with food or milk


habit-forming


don't take with tyenol

fentanyl brand name, drug category and schedule

duragesic


opioid analgesic


CII

fentanyl indications

one patch applied topically and replaced every 72 hours


doses must be individualized

fentanyl pharmacology

opioid analgesic

fentanyl drug interactions

CNS depression


alcohol

fentanyl contraindications

hypovntilation - lowr respiratory


feveer - will enhance effect - increases fentanyl release due to increased skin permeability

fentanyl adverse effects

nausea


vomiting


constipation

fentanyl patient consultation

apply patch to non-irritate and non-irradiated skin on flat surface of upper torso


hair should be clipped - not shaved


do not use soaps, oils, lotions or anything that might irritate skin


patches should be applied immediately upon removal from package


press patch firmly for 10 to 20 seconds


wear continuously for 72 hours


used systems should be folded so adhesive side adheres to itself


do not cut or puncture systmes


report difficulty in breathing or fever

hydrocodone bitartrate with acetaminophen brand names, drug category and schedule

lortab


vicodin


norco


opioid analesic


CII

hydrocodone bitartrate with acetaminophen indications

total 24 hour acetaminophen dosage should not exceed 3.5 grams

hydrocodone bitartrate with acetaminophen drug interactions

CNS depressants and/or alcohol

hydrocodone bitartrate with acetaminophen adverse effects

dizziness, drowsiness, constipation

hydrocodone bitartrate with acetaminophen patient consultation

avoid alcohol


habit-forming


do not take with tyneol

hydromorphone brand name, drug category and schedule

exalgo


dilaudid


opioid analgesic


CII

hydromorphone dosage forms

tablets XR and IR


injection


suppositories


liquid

hydromorphone contraindications

in patients with respiratory depression


in patients with acute or severe bronchial asthma


in any patient who has or is suspectted of haing a paralytic ileus

hydromorphone adverse effects

same as other opioid analgesics

hydromorphone patient consulation

XR tablets must be taken whole


avoid alcohol


may take with food or milk


habit-forming - cannot be refilled


methadone brand names, drug category and schedule

no brand name - generic only


opioid analgesic


CII

methadone dosage forms

tablets


oral concentrate - must be diluted


injection

methadone indications

detoxification treatment of narcotic addiction


temporary maintenance of narcotic addiction

methadone drug interactions

may produce additive CNS depressant

methadone patient consulation

like other pain killers


but cannot be refilled like hydromorphone

morphine brand name and schedule

MS Contin


avinza


kadian


-XR only


CII

morphine indications

relief of moderate to severe pain in patients who require repeated dosing with potent opioid analgesics over periods of more than a few days

morphine contraindications

in patients with respiratory depression and paralytic ileus

morphine patient consulation

tablets must be taken whole - XR


same as other opioid analgesics

oxycodone brand name and schedule

OxyContin


Roxicodone


CII

oxycodone dosage forms

tablets IR (roxicodone)


tablets XR (oxycontin)


solution

oxycodone indications

management of moderate to severe pain where use of an opioid analgesic is appropriate for more than a few days

oxycodone patient consultation

same as other opioid analgesics


but concentrate should be diluted prior to administration

oxycodone with acetaminophen brand names and schedule

percocet


roxicet


endocet


CII

oxycodone with acetaminophen information

same as others


don't take with tyneol

tramadol brand names, drug category and schedule

ultram


ultram ER


ryzolt (ER)


analgesic


CIV

tramadol drug interactions

tramadol may potentiate the effects of other CNS depressants

tramadol contraindications

do not use in patients with a past or present history of addiction


in patients with epilepsy, history of sizures


not recommened for use in obstetrical preoperative or post delievery analgsia in nursing mothers

tramadol patient consultations

may take with food or milk


continuous use may produce psychic and physical dependence of the morphine-type

tramadol HCI with acetaminophen brand name, drug category and schedule

ultracet


analgesic


CIV

tramadol HCI with acetaminophen contraindications

increase the risk of seizures in epileptic patients

tramadol HCI with acetaminophen patient consultation

same as other analgesics


do not take with tyneol

baclofen brand name, drug category and schedule

lioresal


muscle relaxant


no schedule

baclofen indications

spasticity resulting from multiple sclerosis

baclofen drug interactions

CNS depression

baclofen contraindications

in patients with impaired renal function, epilepsy or those with history of stroke


do not discontinue abruptly due to risk of hallucinations and seizures

baclofen adverse effects

drowsiness

baclofen patient consultation

drowsiness


avoid alcohol

carisoprodol brand name, drug category and schedule

soma


muscle relaxant


CIV


- exception to addiction in muscle relaxants

carisoprodol indications

relief of discomfort associated with acute musculoskeletal conditions

carisoprodol drug interactions

alcohol and other CNS depressants

carisoprodol adverse effects

drowsiness


dizziness

carisoprodol patient consultation

may be taken with food or milk


contact a physician if extreme weakness, vision loss, or euphoria occur

cyclobenzaprine brand names, drug category, schedule

amrix


flexeril


fexmid


muscle relaxant


no schedule

cyclobenzaprine indications

acute musculoskeletal conditions

cyclobenzaprine drug interactions

alcohol and other CNS depressants

cyclobenzaprine adverse effects

drowsiness, dizziness, dry mouth


asthenia- weakness

cyclobenzaprine patient consultation

drowsiness


avoid alcohol


dry mouth

metaxalone brand name, drug category, schedule

skelaxin


muscle relaxant


no schedule

metaxalone indications

as an adjunct to rest, physical therapy and other measures for relief of acute musculoskeletal conditions

metaxalone patient consultation

drowsiness


avoid alcohol

methocarbamol brand name and drug category

robaxin


muscle relaxant

methocarbamol indications

as an adjunct to rest, physical therapy, and other measures for the relief of acute musculoskeletal

methocarbamol dosage forms

tablets


injection

methocarbamol adverse effects

pruritus


rash

orphenadrine citrate brand names and drug category

norflex


muscle relaxant

orphenadrine citrate drug interactions

may cause additive drowsiness with other CNS depressants

orphenadrine citrate adverse effects

dryness of mouth

tizanidine brand names and drug category

zanaflex


muscle relaxant

tizanidine indications

short term management of spasitcity

tizanidine dosage forms

tablets and capsules

tizanidine contraindications

in pateints receiving antihypertensive treatment

tizanidine adverse effects

abnormal liver function tests


blurred vision

tizanidine patient consultation

like other muscle relaxants - may be taken with food or milk, drowsiness