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Uses for Lidocaine
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applied to the skin to relieve pain relief by blocking signals at the nerve endings of the skin
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Precautions while using lidocaine
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if irritation/burning sensation occurs discontinue. wash hands after use and avoid contact with eyes
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Side effects of lidocaine
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rash, hives, swelling, abnormal sensation at site of application
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Storage of lidocaine
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store away from heat, do not refrigerate
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warnings of captopril
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do not take if pregnant or breast feeding
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use of captopril
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treats high blood pressure and heart failure
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how should captopril be used
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take 2-3 times a day on an empty stomach, 1 hour before or 2 hours after meal
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side effects of captopril
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dizziness, cough, sore throat, fever
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storage of captopril
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store at room temp and away from heat
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warnings of captopril
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do not take if pregnant or breast feeding
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use of captopril
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treats high blood pressure and heart failure
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how should captopril be used
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take 2-3 times a day on an empty stomach, 1 hour before or 2 hours after meal
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side effects of captopril
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dizziness, cough, sore throat, fever
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storage of captopril
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store at room temp and away from heat
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uses of sodium bicarbonate
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used to relieve heartburn and acid indigestion.
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how should NaHCO3 be used
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taken 1-4 times a day, if used an antacid take 1-2 hours after meals with a full glass of water
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special dietary instructions
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cause an increase of sodium in the body
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side effects of NaHCO3
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increased thirst, stomach cramps, gas
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storage of NaHCO3
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store at room temp and away from heat
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Uses of AlOH3
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used for relief of heartburn, sour stomach and peptic ulcer pain
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how should AlOH3 be used
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depends on condtion being treated, make sure other meds are taken 1-2hours after AlOH3
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side effects of AlOH3
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constipation and loss of appetite
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storage of AlOH3
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store at room temp and away from heat
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uses of phenobarbital
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used to control epilepsy and as a sedative to relieve anxiety
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How should pheno. be used
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taken 1-3 times a day and may be taken with or without food, if take onle daily take at bed time
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precautions of pheno.
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do not drive or operate heavy machines until you know how this drug effects you, alcohol can add drowsiness
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side effects of pheno
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drowsiness, headache, dizziness, depression,vomiting, upset stomach
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storage of pheno
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store at room temp and away from heat
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uses of hydrocortisone topical
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temp relief of minor skin irritations, itching, rashes, itchy anal/rectal areas
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how is hydro used
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it is used 4 times a day for skin problems
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side effects of hydro
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drying or cracking of the skin, acne, itching, burning, change in skin color
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uses of salicylic acid
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used to ttreat many skin disorders, such as acne, dandruff, psoriasis, calluses.corns, warts
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how to use sal acid
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use as directed and only apply to affected area
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storage of sal acid
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keep away from heat and direct light, keep from freezing
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side effects of sal acid
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skin irritation, stinging
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uses of laxatives
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to encourage bowel movments to relieve constipation
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storage of laxatives
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store away from heat and direct light
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side effects of laxatives
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depends on condition
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uses of charcoal
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relieves painful pressure caused by excess gas in the stomach and intestine, diarrhea, and indigestion
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precautions of charcoal
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take dose atleast 2 hours before or 1 hour after a dose of any other meds.
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how to take charcoal
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take with a full glass (8 ounce) water, take after meals
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storage of charcoal
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store at room temp away from moisture and heat
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What is kawasaki disease
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illness that involves skin,mouth and lymph nodes and affects kids under 5
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what are the signs of kawasaki
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redness of eyes, rash on stomach,cracked lips,irritated throat
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complications of kawasaki disease
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can lead to vasculitis(inflammation of blood vessels)
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