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Hydrocodone/APAP
LORSET, LORTAB, VICODIN, NORCO CII/ APAP |
Avoid alcohol. Use caution when performing tasks that require mental alertness.
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Atorvastatin
LIPITOR HMG CO REDUCTASE INHIBITORS |
Can be taken w/o regard to food or time of day. Advise avoidance of excessive alcohol consumption. Recommended daily limit = 2 drinks / day for men and 1 drink / day for women. Counsel women of childbearing age to let their doctor know if they become pregnant or plan to become pregnant. Tell patient to report any abnormal muscle pain, cramping, or weakness, or brown urine (signs of rhabdomyolysis). Report yellowing of the skin or eyes (signs of liver damage).
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Levothyroxine
SYNTHROID THYROID SUPPLEMENT |
Take on empty stomach 30 min to 1 hr before the first meal with a full glass of water. Counsel on signs of hypo- and hyperthyroidism. Signs of Hypothyroidism: increases sensitivity to cold, constipation, depression, fatigue, heavier menstrual periods, muscle or joint soreness, pailness or dry skin, thin brittle hair or fingernails, unintentional weight gain. Patients who have diabetes will need to monitor their blood glucose more closely, especially during initial treatment.
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Lisinopril
PRININIL OR ZESTRIL ACE INHIBITORS |
Suggest taking first dose at bedtime to reduce risks associated with hypotension. Common side effects are GI upset, headache, and dizziness. Caution regarding postural hypotension (go slowly from lying or sitting to standing). Contact doctor if dry, unproductive cough develops. Avoid salt substitutes containing potassium. Counsel women of childbearing age to contact their doctor if they become pregnant or plan to become pregnant. Seek medical attention in the event of angioedema (development of welts or swelling of face, lips, throat, or tongue).
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Amoxicillin
PENICILLIN CLASS AMINOPENICILLIN BEST ORAL BIOAVILABILITY |
Taking with food may reduce GI upset. Counsel patients to take the entire prescription, even if they feel better. Talk to the doctor if condition worsens or does not improve upon completing the prescription. Can decrease the effectiveness of birth control, so recommend using a backup form of contraception.
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Esomeprazole
NEXIUM ----------PRAZOLE PPI |
Take 1 hr before breakfast each day. Swallow capsules whole. Contents of the capsule can be mixed w/ a tablespoon of applesause, but do not chew or warm the mixture.
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Clopidogrel
PLAVIX ANTIPLATELETS DRUG |
May take longer to stop bleeding. Seek medical help if they have bleeding that won't stop. Report any abnormal chest pain, shortness of breath, or rash.
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Metoprolol Tartrate
TOPROL XL BETA BLOCKER |
Do not stop taking metoprolol w/o talking with your doctor (danger of rebound hypertension). Continue to take the medication, even if you feel better. Caution regarding postural hypotension (go slowly from lying or sitting to standing). Avoid alcohol, which may increase sedation and dizziness with metoprolol. If diabetic, warn that BBs can mask the s/s of hypoglycemia, except sweating.
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Montelukast
SINGULAIR LEUKOTRIENE RECEPTOR ANTAGONIST |
Tell patients to take every evening, even if they feel better. Let them know it may take several weeks to see an effect. Remind it is not for use for a current asthma attack (use a fast acting inhaler instead). Granules may be taken directly or may be mixed with applesause, carrots, rice, ice cream, baby formula or breast milk. Report any mood or behavioral changes, such as anxiety, depression, or suicidal thoughts, to a doctor.
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Escitalopram
LEXAPRO SSRI |
Tell the patient not to stop taking the medication or change the dose without talking with the doctor first, even if they feel better. Avoid caffeine or alcohol. Avoid tasks that require mental alertness until response to the medication is known. Doses can be taken w/ or w/o regard to food or time of day. Counsel women of childbearing age to inform their doctor if they become pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
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