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Drugs List
meth-EN-a-meen
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- Hiprex
- Mandelamine
- Urex
In Canada
- Urasal
Available Dosage Forms:
- Tablet
- Suspension
- Tablet, Enteric Coated
Therapeutic Class: Antiseptic
Uses For methenamine
Methenamine belongs to the family of medicines called anti-infectives. It is used to help prevent and treat infections of the urinary tract. Methenamine is available only with your doctor's prescription.
Before Using methenamine
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For methenamine, the following should be considered:
Allergies
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to methenamine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.
Pediatric
Although there is no special information comparing use of methenamine in children with use in other age groups, methenamine is not expected to cause different side effects or problems in children than it does in adults.
Geriatric
Many medicines have not been studied specifically in older people. Therefore, it may not be known whether they work exactly the same way they do in younger adults or if they cause different side effects or problems in older people. There is no specific information comparing use of methenamine in the elderly with use in other age groups.
Pregnancy
| Pregnancy Category | Explanation | |
|---|---|---|
| All Trimesters | C |
Generic Name: factor ix complex (Intravenous route, Injection route)
FAK-tor NINE
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- Alphanine SD
- Bebulin
- Bebulin VH
- Benefix
- Mononine
- Profilnine SD
- Proplex T
Available Dosage Forms:
- Powder for Solution
Therapeutic Class: Antihemophilic Agent
Uses For Mononine
Factor IX is a protein produced naturally in the body. It helps the blood form clots to stop bleeding. Injections of factor IX are used to treat hemophilia B, which is sometimes called Christmas disease. This is a condition in which the body does not make enough factor IX. If you do not have enough factor IX and you become injured, your blood will not form clots as it should, and you may bleed into and damage your muscles and joints.
Injections of one form of factor IX, called factor IX complex, also are used to treat certain people with hemophilia A. In hemophilia A, sometimes called classical hemophilia, the body does not make enough factor VIII, and, just as in hemophilia B, the blood cannot form clots as it should. Injections of factor IX complex may be used in patients in whom the medicine used to treat hemophilia A is no longer effective. Injections of factor IX complex also may be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
The factor IX product that your doctor will give you is obtained naturally from human blood or artificially by a man-made process. Factor IX obtained from human blood has been treated and is not likely to contain harmful viruses such as hepatitis B virus, hepatitis C (non-A, non-B) virus, or human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), the virus that causes acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). The man-made factor IX product does not contain these viruses.
Factor IX is available only with your doctor's prescription.
Generic Name: Meropenem
Brand Name: Merrem
Merrem is used for:
Treating infections caused by certain bacteria.
Merrem is a carbapenem antibiotic. It kills bacteria by blocking the growth of the bacteria's cell wall.
Do NOT use Merrem if:
- you are allergic to any ingredient in Merrem or to another beta-lactam antibiotic (eg, imipenem)
- you are taking probenecid
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
Before using Merrem:
Some medical conditions may interact with Merrem. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
- if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
- if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
- if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
- if you have had an allergic reaction (eg, rash, hives, itching, difficulty breathing, swelling, dizziness) to a penicillin antibiotic (eg, amoxicillin) or cephalosporin antibiotic (eg, cephalexin)
- if you have kidney problems, bacterial meningitis, or a history of seizures or central nervous system problems (eg, brain lesions), or you are in shock
- if you are on dialysis
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Merrem. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
Generic Name: Clotrimazole
Brand Name: Gyne-Lotrimin and Mycelex-7
Mycelex-7 Inserts are used for:
Treating vaginal yeast infections.
Mycelex-7 Inserts are an antifungal agent. It works by weakening the cell membrane of the fungus, resulting in the death of the fungus.
Do NOT use Mycelex-7 Inserts if:
- you are allergic to any ingredient in Mycelex-7 Inserts
- you have never had a vaginal yeast infection diagnosed by a doctor
- you have itching caused by a condition other than a yeast infection
- you have stomach, shoulder, or lower back pain; fever; chills; nausea; foul-smelling vaginal discharge; or vomiting
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
Before using Mycelex-7 Inserts:
Some medical conditions may interact with Mycelex-7 Inserts. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
- if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
- if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
- if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
- if you have the blood disease porphyria or a history of liver disease or diabetes, or you have been exposed to HIV
- if this is the first time you have had vaginal itching and discomfort
- if you have vaginal yeast infections
Generic Name: hydrochlorothiazide (hye dro klor o THY a zide)
Brand Names: Aquazide H, HydroDIURIL, Microzide
What is Microzide (hydrochlorothiazide)?
Hydrochlorothiazide is a thiazide diuretic (water pill) that helps prevent your body from absorbing too much salt, which can cause fluid retention.
Hydrochlorothiazide treats fluid retention (edema) in people with congestive heart failure, cirrhosis of the liver, or kidney disorders, or edema caused by taking steroids or estrogen. This medication is also used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Hydrochlorothiazide may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
What is the most important information I should know about Microzide (hydrochlorothiazide)?
You should not use this medication if you are allergic to hydrochlorothiazide or if you are unable to urinate.Before using this medication, tell your doctor if you have liver disease, kidney disease, glaucoma, asthma or allergies, gout, diabetes, or if you are allergic to sulfa drugs or penicillin.
Avoid drinking alcohol, which can increase some of the side effects of hydrochlorothiazide.Avoid becoming overheated or dehydrated during exercise and in hot weather. Follow your doctor's instructions about the type and amount of liquids you should drink. In some cases, drinking too much liquid can be as unsafe as not drinking enough.
There are many other drugs that can interact with hydrochlorothiazide. Tell your doctor about all medications you use. This includes prescription, over-the-counter, vitamin, and herbal products. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor. Keep a list of all your medicines and show it to any healthcare provider who treats you.
If you are being treated for high blood pressure, keep using this medication even if you feel fine. High blood pressure
Generic Name: Megestrol
Brand Name: Megace
Megace Suspension is used for:
Treating loss of appetite and weight loss in certain patients. It is also used to treat unexplained, significant weight loss in patients who have AIDS. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Megace Suspension is a progesterone hormone. Exactly how it works to treat loss of appetite and weight loss is unknown.
Do NOT use Megace Suspension if:
- you are allergic to any ingredient in Megace Suspension
- you are pregnant or suspect that you could be pregnant
- you have undiagnosed vaginal bleeding or a history of blood clotting problems (eg, blood clots in the lungs or legs) or stroke
- you are taking dofetilide
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
Before using Megace Suspension:
Some medical conditions may interact with Megace Suspension. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
- if you are planning to become pregnant or are breast-feeding
- if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
- if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
Dosage Form: tablet
METHYLPHENIDATE HYDROCHLORIDE TABLETS USP
5 mg, 10 mg, and 20 mg
METHYLPHENIDATE HYDROCHLORIDE EXTENDED-RELEASE TABLETS USP
10 mg and 20 mg
Rx only
CII
Prescribing Information
Methylphenidate Tablets Description
Methylphenidate hydrochloride is a mild central nervous system (CNS) stimulant, available for oral administration as tablets of 5 mg, 10 mg, and 20 mg and as extended-release tablets of 10 mg and 20 mg. Methylphenidate hydrochloride is methyl ?-phenyl-2-piperidineacetate hydrochloride, and its structural formula is
Methylphenidate hydrochloride USP is a white, odorless, fine crystalline powder. Its solutions are acid to litmus. It is freely soluble in water and in methanol, soluble in alcohol, and slightly soluble in chloroform and in acetone.
Inactive Ingredients
Methylphenidate Hydrochloride Tablets USP: lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, and talc.
Methylphenidate Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets USP: hydroxypropyl methylcellulose 2208, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, and talc.
Methylphenidate Tablets - Clinical Pharmacology
Pharmacodynamics
Methylphenidate hydrochloride tablets and methylphenidate hydrochloride extended-release tablets are a mild central nervous system stimulant.
The mode of action in man is not completely understood, but methylphenidate hydr
Generic Name: Minocycline
Brand Name: Minocin
Minocin Pellet-Filled Capsules are used for:
Treating infection caused by certain bacteria. It may also be used with other medicines to treat severe acne or intestinal amoeba infection. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Minocin Pellet-Filled Capsules are a tetracycline antibiotic. It works by slowing the growth of certain bacteria and allowing the body's immune system to destroy them.
Do NOT use Minocin Pellet-Filled Capsules if:
- you are allergic to any ingredient in Minocin Pellet-Filled Capsules or to other tetracyclines (eg, doxycycline)
- you are taking acitretin, isotretinoin, a live oral typhoid vaccine, methoxyflurane, or a penicillin
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
Before using Minocin Pellet-Filled Capsules:
Some medical conditions may interact with Minocin Pellet-Filled Capsules. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
- if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
- if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
- if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
- if you have asthma, kidney or liver problems, or an autoimmune disorder (eg, lupus)
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Minocin Pellet-Filled Capsules. Tell your health care provider if you are taking
Generic Name: topical emollients (TOP i kal ee MOL i ents)
Brand Names: Aloe Vesta Cream, AlphaSoft, AmeriPhor, Aqua Glycolic, Aqua Lube, Aquaphor, Aveeno, Baby Lotion, Baby Oil, Bag Balm, Baza-Pro, Beta Care, Blistex Lip Balm, Carmex, CarraKlenz, CeraVe, CeraVe AM, Cetaphil Lotion, Chap Stick, Citraderm, CoolBottoms, Corn Huskers Lotion, Curel Moisture Lotion, Derma Soothe, Dr Scholl's Essentials Cracked Skin Repair, Eucerin, Herpecin-L, K-Y Jelly, Keri Lotion, Lamisilk Heel Balm, Lubri-Soft, Lubriderm, Mederma, Moisturel, Natural Ice, NeutrapHor, NeutrapHorus Rex, Neutrogena Cleansing, Neutrogena Lotion, Nivea, Nutraderm, Pacquin, Phisoderm, Pretty Feet & Hands, Proshield Skincare Kit, Remedy 4-in-1 Cleansing Lotion, Replens, Secura, Sensi-Care, Soft Sense, St. Ives, Theraplex Lotion, Vaseline Intensive Care
What are Mederma (topical emollients)?
Emollients are substances that moisten and soften your skin.
Topical (for the skin) emollients are used to treat or prevent dry skin. Topical emollients are sometimes contained in products that also treat acne, chapped lips, diaper rash, cold sores, or other minor skin irritation.
There are many brands and forms of topical emollients available and not all are listed on this leaflet.
Topical emollients may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
What is the most important information I should know about Mederma (topical emollients)?
You should not use a topical emollient if you are allergic to it. Topical emollients will not treat or prevent a skin infection.Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using this medication if you have deep wounds or open sores, swelling, warmth, redness, oozing, bleeding, large areas of skin irritation, or any type of allergy.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before using Meder
Dosage Form: tablet
Sam's West, Inc. Cetirizine Hydrochloride Tablets, 10 mg Drug Facts
Active ingredient (in each tablet)
Cetirizine HCl 10 mg
Purpose
Antihistamine
Uses
temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies:
- runny nose
- sneezing
- itchy, watery eyes
- itching of the nose or throat
Warnings
Do not use
if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients or to an antihistamine containing hydroxyzine.
Ask a doctor before use if you have
liver or kidney disease. Your doctor should determine if you need a different dose.
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
taking tranquilizers or sedatives.
When using this product
- drowsiness may occur
- avoid alcoholic drinks
- alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
- be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
Dosage Form: inhalation aerosol
Maxair® Autohaler®
(pirbuterol acetate inhalation aerosol)
For Oral Inhalation Only
Maxair Autohaler Description
The active component of Maxair Autohaler (pirbuterol acetate) is (R,S)?6-{[(1,1-dimethylethyl)amino]methyl}-3-hydroxy-2,6-pyridinedimethanol monoacetate salt, a beta-2 adrenergic bronchodilator, having the following chemical structure:
Pirbuterol acetate is a white, crystalline racemic mixture of two optically active isomers. It is a powder, freely soluble in water, with a molecular weight of 300.3 and empirical formula of C12H20N2O3•C2H4O2.
Maxair Autohaler is a pressurized metered-dose aerosol unit for oral inhalation. It provides a fine-particle suspension of pirbuterol acetate in the propellant mixture of trichloromonofluoromethane and dichlorodifluoromethane, with sorbitan trioleate. Each actuation delivers 253 mcg of pirbuterol (as pirbuterol acetate) from the valve and 200 mcg of pirbuterol (as pirbuterol acetate) from the mouthpiece. The unit is breath-actuated such that the medication is delivered automatically during inspiration without the need for the patient to coordinate actuation with inspiration. Each 14.0 g canister provides 400 inhalations and each 2.8 g canister provides 80 inhalations.
As with all aerosol medications, it is recommended to prime (test) Maxair Autohaler before using for the first time. Maxair Autohaler should also be primed if it has not been used in 48 hours. As described in the priming procedure, use the test fire slide to release two priming sprays into the air away from yourself and other people. (See "Patient's Instructions For Use" portion of this package insert.)
Maxair Autohaler - Clinical Pharmacology
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Generic Name: megestrol (meh JESS trol)
Brand Names: Megace, Megace ES
What is Megace (megestrol)?
Megestrol is a man-made chemical similar to the female hormone progesterone.
Megestrol is used to treat loss of appetite and weight loss in people with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Megestrol is also used in the treatment of advanced breast cancer and endometrial cancer.
Megestrol may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
What is the most important information I should know about Megace (megestrol)?
Megestrol can harm an unborn baby or cause birth defects. Do not use megestrol if you are pregnant.Before you take megestrol, tell your doctor if you have diabetes or a history of stroke or blood clot.
Your dosage needs may change if you have surgery, are ill, are under stress, or have an infection. Do not change your medication dose or schedule without your doctor's advice.
Megace ES contains a higher concentration of megestrol than Megace. Ask your pharmacist if you have any questions about the medicine you receive at the pharmacy.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking Megace (megestrol)?
You should not use megestrol if you are allergic to it, or if you are pregnant.To make sure you can safely take megestrol, tell your doctor if you have any of these other conditions:
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diabetes; or
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a history of stroke or blood clot.
FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
Indications and Usage for Meropenem
To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of Meropenem for injection (I.V.) and other antibacterial drugs, Meropenem for injection (I.V.) should only be used to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by susceptible bacteria. When culture and susceptibility information are available, they should be considered in selecting or modifying antibacterial therapy. In the absence of such data, local epidemiology and susceptibility patterns may contribute to the empiric selection of therapy.
Meropenem for injection (I.V.) is useful as presumptive therapy in the indicated condition (e.g., intra-abdominal infections) prior to the identification of the causative organisms because of its broad spectrum of bactericidal activity.
Skin and Skin Structure Infections (Adult Patients and Pediatric Patients ? 3 Months only)
Meropenem for injection (I.V.) is indicated as a single agent therapy for the treatment of complicated skin and skin structure infections due to Staphylococcus aureus (?-lactamase- and non-?-lactamase-producing, methicillin-susceptible isolates only), Streptococcus pyogenes, Streptococcus agalactiae, viridans group streptococci, Enterococcus faecalis (excluding vancomycin-resistant isolates), Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Escherichia coli, Proteus m
Dosage Form: tablet, orally disintegrating
FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
Treatment with metoclopramide can cause tardive dyskinesia, a serious movement disorder that is often irreversible. The risk of developing tardive dyskinesia increases with duration of treatment and total cumulative dose.
Metoclopramide therapy should be discontinued in patients who develop signs or symptoms of tardive dyskinesia. There is no known treatment for tardive dyskinesia. In some patients, symptoms may lessen or resolve after metoclopramide treatment is stopped.
Treatment with metoclopramide for longer than 12 weeks should be avoided in all but rare cases where therapeutic benefit is thought to outweigh the risk of developing tardive dyskinesia. [See Warnings and Precautions (5.1)]
Indications and Usage for Metozolv ODT
Symptomatic Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
METOZOLV®ODT is indicated as short-term (4 to 12 weeks) therapy for adults with symptomatic, documented gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) who fail to respond to conventional therapy.
Diabetic Gastroparesis (Diabetic Gastric Stasis)
Metozolv ODT is indicated for the relief of symptoms associated with acute and recurrent diabetic gastroparesis (gastric stasis) in adults.
Important Limitations
Metozolv ODT is indicated for adults only. Therapy should not exceed 12 we
Generic Name: miconazole topical (my CON a zole)
Brand Names: Aloe Vesta, Aloe Vesta 2 in 1 Antifungal, Baza, Cruex Prescription Strength, Desenex Prescription Strength, Fungoid, Fungoid Kit, Micatin, Micatin Cooling Action, Micatin Foot Powder, Micatin Foot Powder Deodorant, Micatin Jock Itch, Micatin Liquid Foot, Mitrazol, Monistat Derm, Ony-Clear, Zeasorb-AF
What is Micatin Foot Powder (miconazole topical)?
Miconazole topical is an antifungal medication. Miconazole topical prevents fungus from growing on your skin.
Miconazole topical is used to treat skin infections such as athlete's foot, jock itch, ringworm, tinea versicolor (a fungus that discolors the skin), and yeast infections.
Miconazole topical may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
What is the most important information I should know about Micatin Foot Powder (miconazole topical)?
Use this medication for the full amount of time prescribed by your doctor or as recommended in the package even if you begin to feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely healed.Do not use bandages or dressings that do not allow air to circulate to the affected area (occlusive dressings) unless otherwise directed by your doctor. Wear loose-fitting clothing (preferably cotton).
Avoid getting this medication in your eyes, nose, or mouth.Who should not use Micatin Foot Powder (miconazole topical)?
Do not use miconazole topical if you have had an allergic reaction to it in the past.
It is not known whether miconazole topical will harm an unborn baby. Do not use miconazole topical without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant. It is not known whether miconazole passes into breast milk. Do not use miconazole topical without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.Ho
Class: Tetracyclines
VA Class: AM250
CAS Number: 13614-98-7
Brands: Dynacin, Minocin, Myrac
Introduction
Antibacterial; semisynthetic tetracycline antibiotic.100 105 116
Uses for Minocycline Hydrochloride
Respiratory Tract Infections
Treatment of respiratory tract infections caused by Mycoplasma pneumoniae.c 116
Treatment of respiratory tract infections caused by Haemophilus influenzae, Streptococcus pneumoniae, or Klebsiella.c 116 Should only be used for treatment of infections caused by these bacteria when in vitro susceptibility tests indicate the organism is susceptible.a c 116
Acinetobacter Infections
Alternative to imipenem or meropenem for treatment of infections caused by Acinetobacter.c 116 f
Acne
Adjunctive treatment of moderate to severe inflammatory acne.c 116 Not indicated for treatment of noninflammatory acne.a
Actinomycosis
Treatment of actinomycosis caused by Actinomyces israelii;c 116 oral tetracy
HEPATOTOXICITY
ACETAMINOPHEN HAS BEEN ASSOCIATED WITH CASES OF ACUTE LIVER FAILURE, AT TIMES RESULTING IN LIVER TRANSPLANT AND DEATH. MOST OF THE CASES OF LIVER INJURY ARE ASSOCIATED WITH THE USE OF ACETAMINOPHEN AT DOSES THAT EXCEED 4000 MILLIGRAMS PER DAY, AND OFTEN INVOLVE MORE THAN ONE ACETAMINOPHEN-CONTAINING PRODUCT.
Butalbital, acetaminophen and caffeine are supplied in capsule form for oral administration.
Each capsule contains:
Butalbital ................... 50 mg
Warning: May be habit-forming.
Acetaminophen ........ 325 mg
Caffeine ...................... 40 mg
In addition, each capsule contains the following inactive ingredients: colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, magnesium stearate. microcrystalline cellulose with capsule shell composed of gelatin (silicon dioxide and sodium lauryl sulfate are added as manufacturing aides) and titanium dioxide. Imprinting ink composed of n-butyl alcohol, pharmaceutical glaze modified in SD-45, propylene glycol, SDA-3A alcohol, titanium dioxide, D&C Yellow No. 10 Aluminum Lake and FD&C Blue No. 1 Aluminum Lake.
Butalbital (5-allyl-5-isobutylbarbituric acid), a slightly bitter, white, odorless, crystalline powder, is a short to intermediate-acting barbiturate. It has the following structural formula:
C11H16N2O3 MW = 224.26
Acetaminophen (4'-hydroxyacetanilide), a slightly bitter, white, odorless, crystalline powder, is a non-opiate, non-salicyl
Generic Name: Rizatriptan Benzoate
Class: Selective Serotonin Agonists
VA Class: CN105
Chemical Name: N,N-Dimethyl-5-(1H-1,2,4-triazol-1-yl-methyl)-1H-indole-3-ethanamine monobenzoate
Molecular Formula: C15H19N5•C7H6O2
CAS Number: 145202-66-0
Introduction
Selective serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine; 5-HT) type 1B and 1D receptor agonist (“triptan”).1 2 3 21
Uses for Maxalt
Vascular Headaches
Acute treatment of migraine attacks with or without aura.1 12 13
Not recommended for management of hemiplegic or basilar migraine or for prophylaxis of migraine.1
Safety and efficacy not established for management of cluster headaches.1
Maxalt Dosage and Administration
Administration
Oral Administration
Administer orally as conventional or orally disintegrating tablets without regard to meals.1
Just prior to administration of orally disintegrating tablet, remove blister from aluminum pouch; with dry hands, peel open blister package, place tablet on tongue to dissolve, and swallow with saliva.1
Administration of orally disintegrating tablet with liquid is not necessary.1
Brand Name: Alupent
Metaproterenol Aerosol is used for:
Treating or preventing symptoms of asthma, emphysema, bronchitis, and other reversible breathing problems. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Metaproterenol Aerosol is a beta-adrenergic agonist bronchodilator. It works by relaxing the smooth muscle in the airways, allowing air to flow in and out of the lungs more easily.
Do NOT use Metaproterenol Aerosol if:
- you are allergic to any ingredient in Metaproterenol Aerosol
- you have had an unexpected reaction to another sympathomimetic (eg, albuterol, pseudoephedrine)
- you have a fast heartbeat
- you are taking another beta-adrenergic bronchodilator (eg, albuterol) or droxidopa
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
Before using Metaproterenol Aerosol:
Some medical conditions may interact with Metaproterenol Aerosol. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
- if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
- if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
- if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
- if you have heart problems (eg, irregular heartbeat, congestive heart failure) or high blood pressure
- if you have a history of seizures (eg,
Generic Name: Doxycycline Monohydrate
Brand Name: Examples include Adoxa and Monodox
Monodox is used for:
Treating certain bacterial infections. It may be used in combination with other medicines to treat acne or certain amoeba infections. It may also be used to prevent or slow the progression of anthrax after exposure.
Monodox is a tetracycline antibiotic. It works by slowing the growth of bacteria. Slowing the bacteria's growth allows the body's immune system to destroy the bacteria.
Do NOT use Monodox if:
- you are allergic to any ingredient in Monodox or to another tetracycline (eg, minocycline)
- you are taking acitretin, isotretinoin, or a penicillin (eg, amoxicillin)
- you have recently received or will be receiving a live oral typhoid vaccine
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
Before using Monodox:
Some medical conditions may interact with Monodox. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
- if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
- if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
- if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
- if you have diarrhea, a history of lupus, or the blood disease porphyria
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Monodox. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, es