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Amoxicillin
Pronunciation:
(a
moks i SIL in)
Brand Names:
Amoxil®; DisperMoxTM;
Moxilin®; Trimox®
Pharmacologic Category: Antibiotic, Penicillin
Reasons not to take this medicine:
· If you have an allergy to amoxicillin, any penicillin or any other
part of this medicine.
· Tell our office if you are allergic to any medicine. Make sure to
tell us about the allergy and how it affected you. This includes telling
us about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough;
swelling of face, lips, tongue or throat; or any other symptoms
involved.
What is this medicine used for?
· This medicine is used to prevent or treat a variety of bacterial
infections.
How does it work?
· Amoxicillin works to injure the bacteria and fight the infection.
How is it best taken?
· To gain the most benefit, do not miss doses and completely finish
your prescription.
· Use prescription as directed, even if feeling better.
· Take this medicine with or without food. Take with food if it
causes an upset stomach.
What do I do if I miss a dose?
· Take a missed dose as soon as possible.
· If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and
return to your regular schedule.
· Do not take a double dose or extra doses.
· Do not change dose or stop medicine. Talk with healthcare
provider.
What are the precautions when taking this medicine?
· Check medicines with healthcare provider. This medicine may not
mix well with other medicines.
· Avoid alcohol (wine, beer and liquor).
· Tell our office if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant.
· Birth control pills and other hormone-based birth control may not
work to prevent pregnancy. Use another form of birth control while
taking this medicine.
· Tell our office if you are breast-feeding.
What are the common side effects of this medicine?
· Nausea or vomiting. To relieve these symptoms try small frequent
meals, frequent mouth care, sucking hard candy or chewing gum which may
help.
· Diarrhea. To relieve this try yogurt, Bifidobacterium bifidum, or
Lactobacillus acidophilus which may help. These products are available
at health food stores or in some pharmacies.
What should I monitor?
· Change in condition being treated. Is it better, worse or about
the same?
· If you are diabetic, this medicine may interfere with Clinitestâ.
Use another method of urine glucose testing like Clinistix® or
Tes-Tape®.
Reasons to call our office immediately
· If you suspect an overdose, call your local poison control center
immediately or dial 911.
· Signs of a life-threatening reaction. These include wheezing;
chest tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; fits; or
swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat.
· Severe nausea or vomiting.
· Severe diarrhea.
· Any rash.
· For females, vaginal yeast infection.
· No improvement in condition or feeling worse.
How should I store this medicine?
· Store capsules and tablets at room temperature.
· Protect capsules and tablets from moisture. Do not store in a
bathroom or kitchen.
· Store liquid in a refrigerator or at room temperature. Throw away
any unused portion after two weeks.
General statements
· If you have a life-threatening allergy, wear an allergy
identification bracelet at all times.
· Do not share your medicine with others and do not take anyone
else's medicine.
· Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and pets.
· Keep a list of all your medicines (prescription, natural products,
supplements, vitamins, over-the-counter) with you. Give this list to
our office. Talk with your healthcare provider before starting any new
medicine, including over-the-counter, natural products or vitamins.
Penicillin VK
(Penicillin V Potassium)
Pronunciation:
(pen i SIL in vee poe TASS ee um)
Brand Names:
Beepen-VK®, Betapen-VK®, Pen.Vee® K, Robicillin® VK, V-Cillin K®
Veetids®
Pharmacologic Category: Antibiotic, Penicillin
Reasons not to take this medicine :
· If you have an allergy to penicillin V potassium, any
penicillin or any other part of this medicine.
· Tell our office if you are allergic to any medicine. Make sure to
tell us about the allergy and how it affected you. This includes telling
us about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough;
swelling of face, lips, tongue or throat; or any other symptoms
involved.
What is this medicine used for?
· This medicine is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.
How does it work?
· Penicillin works to injure the bacteria and fight the infection.
How is it best taken?
· To gain the most benefit, do not miss doses and completely finish
your prescription.
· Use prescription as directed, even if feeling better.
· Take this medicine with or without food. Take with food if it
causes an upset stomach.
· For children 5 years of age and younger, give on an empty stomach
if possible.
· A liquid is available if you cannot swallow pills.
What do I do if I miss a dose?
· Take a missed dose as soon as possible.
· If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and
return to your regular schedule.
· Do not take a double dose or extra doses.
What are the precautions when taking this medicine?
· Check medicines with our office. This medicine may not mix well
with other medicines.
· Avoid alcohol (wine, beer and liquor).
· Tell our office if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant.
· Birth control pills and other hormone-based birth control may not
work to prevent pregnancy. Use another form of birth control while
taking this medicine.
· Tell our office if you are breast-feeding.
What are the common side effects of this medicine?
· Nausea or vomiting. To relieve these symptoms try small frequent
meals, frequent mouth care, sucking hard candy or chewing gum which may
help.
· Diarrhea. To relieve this try yogurt, Bifidobacterium bifidum or
Lactobacillus acidophilus which may help. These products are available
at health food stores or in some pharmacies.
What should I monitor?
· Change in condition being treated. Is it better, worse, or about
the same?
· If you are diabetic, this medicine may interfere with Clinitest®.
Use another method of urine glucose testing like Clinistix® or
Tes-Tape®.
Reasons to call our office immediately
· If you suspect an overdose, call your local poison control center
immediately or dial 911.
· Signs of a life-threatening reaction. These include wheezing;
chest tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; fits; or
swelling of face, lips, tongue or throat.
· Severe nausea or vomiting.
· Severe diarrhea.
· Any rash.
· For females, vaginal yeast infection.
· No improvement in condition or feeling worse.
How should I store this medicine?
· Store tablets at room temperature.
· Protect tablets from moisture. Do not store in a bathroom or
kitchen.
· Store liquid in a refrigerator. Throw away any unused portion
after two weeks.
General statements
· If you have a life-threatening allergy, wear an allergy
identification bracelet at all times.
· Do not share your medicine with others and do not take anyone
else's medicine.
· Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and pets.
· Keep a list of all your medicines (prescription, natural products,
supplements, vitamins, over-the-counter) with you. Give this list to our
office. Talk with healthcare provider before starting any new medicine,
including over-the-counter, natural products or vitamins.
Augmentin
(Amoxicillin
and Clavulanate Potassium)
Pronunciation: (a moks i SIL in & klav yoo LAN ate poe TASS ee
um)
Brand Names: Augmentin®; Augmentin ES-600®; Augmentin XR®
Pharmacologic Category: Antibiotic, Penicillin
Reasons not to take this medicine
· If you have an allergy to amoxicillin, clavulanate potassium, any
penicillin or any other part of this medicine.
· Tell our office if you are allergic to any medicine. Make sure to
tell our office about the allergy and how it affected you. This includes
telling our office about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath;
wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue or throat; or any other
symptoms involved.
· If this medicine caused liver problems before.
What is this medicine used for?
· This medicine is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.
How does it work?
· Amoxicillin works to injure the bacteria and fight the infection.
· Clavulanate protects amoxicillin from being destroyed by certain
bacteria.
How is it best taken?
· To gain the most benefit, do not miss doses and completely finish
your prescription.
· Use prescription as directed, even if feeling better.
· Take this medicine with or without food. Take with food if it
causes an upset stomach.
A
liquid is available if you cannot swallow pills. Shake well before use.
What do I do if I miss a dose?
Take a missed dose as soon as possible.
If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and
return to your regular schedule.
Do not take a double dose or extra doses.
·
Do not change dose or stop medicine. Talk with healthcare provider.
What are the precautions when taking this medicine?
· If you have liver disease, talk with our office.
· If you have phenylketonuria, talk with our office. Some products
do contain phenylalanine.
· Check medicines with healthcare provider. This medicine may not
mix well with other medicines.
· Avoid alcohol (wine, beer and liquor).
· Tell our office if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant.
· Birth control pills and other hormone-based birth control may not
work to prevent pregnancy. Use another form of birth control while
taking this medicine.
· Tell our office if you are breast-feeding.
What are the common side effects of this medicine?
· Nausea or vomiting. To relieve these symptoms try small frequent
meals, frequent mouth care, sucking hard candy or chewing gum which may
help.
· Diarrhea. To relieve this try yogurt, Bifidobacterium bifidum or
Lactobacillus acidophilus which may help. These products are available
at health food stores or in some pharmacies.
What should I monitor?
· Change in condition being treated. Is it better, worse, or about
the same?
· If you are diabetic, this medicine may interfere with Clinitest®.;
use another method of urine glucose testing like Clinistix® or
Tes-Tape®.
Reasons to call our office immediately
· If you suspect an overdose, call your local poison control center
immediately or dial 911.
· Signs of a life-threatening reaction. These include wheezing;
chest tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; fits; or
swelling of face, lips, tongue or throat.
· Severe nausea or vomiting.
· Severe diarrhea.
· Any rash.
· For females, vaginal yeast infection.
· No improvement in condition or feeling worse.
How should I store this medicine?
· Store tablets at room temperature.
· Protect tablets from moisture. Do not store in a bathroom or
kitchen.
· Store liquid in a refrigerator. Throw away any unused portion
after 10 days.
General statements
· If you have a life-threatening allergy, wear an allergy
identification bracelet at all times.
· Do not share your medicine with others and do not take anyone
else's medicine.
· Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and pets.
· Keep a list of all your medicines (prescription, natural products,
supplements, vitamins, over-the-counter) with you. Give this list to our
office.
·
Talk with healthcare provider before starting any new medicine,
including over-the-counter, natural products or vitamins.
Clindamycin
Pronunciation:
(klin da MYE sin)
Brand Names: Cleocin®; Cleocin HCl®; Cleocin Pediatric®; Cleocin
Phosphate®; Cleocin T®; Clindagel®; Clindamax; Clindets®
Pharmacologic Category - Antibiotic
Reasons not to take this medicine
· If you have an allergy to clindamycin or any other part of this
medicine.
· Tell our office if you are allergic to any medicine. Make sure to
tell about the allergy and how it affected you. This includes telling us
about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough;
swelling of face, lips, tongue or throat; or any other symptoms
involved.
· If you have any of the following conditions: Liver disease or
severe diarrhea called pseudomembranous colitis.
What is this medicine used for?
· This medicine is used to prevent or treat a variety of bacterial
infections.
How does it work?
· Clindamycin works to injure the bacteria and fight the infection.
How is it best taken?
· To gain the most benefit, do not miss doses and completely finish
your prescription.
· Use prescription as directed, even if feeling better.
· Take this medicine with or without food. Take with food if it
causes an upset stomach.
· Take this medicine with a full glass of water.
What do I do if I miss a dose?
· Use a missed dose as soon as possible.
· If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and
return to your regular schedule.
· Do not use a double dose or extra doses.
What are the precautions when taking this medicine?
· Check medicines with our office. This medicine may not mix well
with other medicines.
· Tell our office if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant.
· Condoms or diaphragms may not work to prevent pregnancy. Use
another form of birth control while taking this medicine and for 72
hours after treatment ends.
· Tell our office if you are breast-feeding.
What are the common side effects of this medicine?
· Stomach pain.
· Nausea or vomiting. To relieve these symptoms try small frequent
meals, frequent mouth care, sucking hard candy or chewing gum which may
help.
· Diarrhea. To relieve this try yogurt, Bifidobacterium bifidum or
Lactobacillus acidophilus which may help. These products are available
at health food stores or in some pharmacies.
· Skin irritation.
What should I monitor?
· Change in condition being treated. Is it better, worse, or about
the same?
· Follow up with our office.
Reasons to call our office immediately
· If you suspect an overdose, call your local poison control
center immediately or dial 911.
· Signs of a life-threatening reaction. These include wheezing;
chest tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; fits; or
swelling of face, lips, tongue or throat.
· Severe diarrhea.
· Severe skin irritation.
· Any rash.
· For females, vaginal yeast infection.
· No improvement in condition or feeling worse.
How should I store this medicine?
· Store at room temperature.
· Protect tablets from moisture. Do not store in a bathroom or
kitchen.
General statements
· If you have a life-threatening allergy, wear an allergy
identification bracelet at all times.
· Do not share your medicine with others and do not take anyone
else's medicine.
· Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and pets.
· Keep a list of all your medicines (prescription, natural products,
supplements, vitamins, over-the-counter) with you. Give this list our
office.
· Talk with healthcare provider before starting any new medicine,
including over-the-counter, natural products or vitamins.
Cephalexin
Pronunciation:
(sef a LEKS in)
Brand Names: Biocef; Keflex®
Pharmacologic Category: Antibiotic
Reasons not to take this medicine
· If you have an allergy to cephalexin or any other part of this
medicine.
· Tell our officeif you are allergic to any medicine. Make sure to
tell our office about the allergy and how it affected you. This includes
telling our office about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath;
wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue or throat; or any other
symptoms involved.
What is this medicine used for?
· This medicine is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.
How does it work?
· Cephalexin works to injure the bacteria and fight the infection.
How is it best taken?
· To gain the most benefit, do not miss doses and completely finish
your prescription.
· Use prescription as directed, even if feeling better.
· Take this medicine with or without food. Take with food if it
causes an upset stomach.
· A liquid is available if you cannot swallow pills. Shake well
before use.
What do I do if I miss a dose?
· Take a missed dose as soon as possible.
· If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and
return to your regular schedule.
· Do not take a double dose or extra doses.
What are the precautions when taking this medicine?
· Check medicines with our office. This medicine may not mix well
with other medicines.
· Avoid alcohol (wine, beer and liquor).
· Tell our office if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant.
· Tell our office if you are breast-feeding.
What are the common side effects of this medicine?
· Nausea or vomiting. To relieve these symptoms try small frequent
meals, frequent mouth care, sucking hard candy or chewing gum which may
help.
· Diarrhea. To relieve this try yogurt, Bifidobacterium bifidum or
Lactobacillus acidophilus which may help. These products are available
at health food stores or in some pharmacies.
What should I monitor?
· Change in condition being treated. Is it better, worse, or about
the same?
· If you are diabetic, this medicine may interfere with Clinitest®;
use another method of urine glucose testing like Clinistix® or
Tes-Tape®.
Reasons to call our office immediately
· If you suspect an overdose, call your local poison control center
immediately or dial 911.
· Signs of a life-threatening reaction. These include wheezing;
chest tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; fits; or
swelling of face, lips, tongue or throat.
· Severe nausea or vomiting.
· Severe diarrhea.
· Any rash.
· For females, vaginal yeast infection.
· No improvement in condition or feeling worse.
How should I store this medicine?
· Store capsules and tablets at room temperature.
· Protect capsules and tablets from moisture. Do not store in a
bathroom or kitchen.
· Store liquid in a refrigerator. Throw away any unused portion
after two weeks.
General statements
· If you have a life-threatening allergy, wear an allergy
identification bracelet at all times.
· Do not share your medicine with others and do not take anyone
else's medicine.
· Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and pets.
· Keep a list of all your medicines (prescription, natural products,
supplements, vitamins, over-the-counter) with you. Give this list to our
office.
· Talk with healthcare provider before starting any new medicine,
including over-the-counter, natural products or vitamins
Clarithromycin
Pronunciation:
(kla RITH roe mye sin)
Brand Names: Biaxin®; Biaxin® XL
Pharmacologic Category:
Antibiotic
Reasons not to take this medicine
· If you have an allergy to clarithromycin or any other part of this
medicine.
· Tell our office if you are allergic to any medicine. Make sure to
tell our office about the allergy and how it affected you. This includes
telling us about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing;
cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue or throat; or any other symptoms
involved.
· If you are taking any of these medicines: Astemizole,
bromocriptine, cabergoline, cisapride, dihydroergotamine, ergoloid
mesylates, ergotamine, methylsergide, pimozide, or terfenadine.
What is this medicine used for?
· This medicine is used to prevent infections of the heart for
patients at risk.
· This medicine is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.
How does it work?
· Clarithromycin works to injure the bacteria and fight the
infection.
How is it best taken?
· To gain the most benefit, do not miss doses and completely finish
your prescription.
· Use prescription as directed, even if feeling better.
· Take this medicine with or without food. Take with food if it
causes an upset stomach.
·
A liquid is available if you cannot swallow pills. Shake well before
use.
What do I do if I miss a dose?
· Take a missed dose as soon as possible.
· If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and
return to your regular schedule.
· Do not take a double dose or extra doses.
What are the precautions when taking this medicine?
· Check medicines with our office. This medicine may not mix well
with other medicines.
· Tell our office if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant.
· Tell our office if you are breast-feeding.
What are the common side effects of this medicine?
· Stomach pain.
· Nausea or vomiting. To relieve these symptoms try small frequent
meals, frequent mouth care, sucking hard candy or chewing gum which may
help.
· Diarrhea. To relieve this try yogurt, Bifidobacterium bifidum or
Lactobacillus acidophilus which may help. These products are available
at health food stores or in some pharmacies.
What should I monitor?
· Change in condition being treated. Is it better, worse or about
the same?
Reasons to call our office immediately
· If you suspect an overdose, call your local poison control center
immediately or dial 911.
· Signs of a life-threatening reaction. These include wheezing;
chest tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; fits; or
swelling of face, lips, tongue or throat.
· Severe nausea or vomiting.
· Severe diarrhea.
· Any rash.
· No improvement in condition or feeling worse.
How should I store this medicine?
· Store at room temperature.
· Protect from light.
· Protect tablets and granules from moisture. Do not store in a
bathroom or kitchen.
· Store liquid (suspension) at room temperature. Throw away any
unused portion after two weeks.
General statements
· If you have a life-threatening allergy, wear an allergy
identification bracelet at all times.
· Do not share your medicine with others and do not take anyone
else's medicine.
· Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and pets.
· Keep a list of all your medicines (prescription, natural products,
supplements, vitamins, over-the-counter) with you. Give this list to our
office.
· Talk with healthcare provider before starting any new medicine,
including over-the-counter, natural products, or vitamins.
Ciprofloxacin
Pronunciation:
(sip roe FLOKS a sin)
Brand Names: Ciloxan®; Cipro®; Cipro® XR
Pharmacologic Category:
Antibiotic
Reasons not to take this medicine :
· If you have an allergy to ciprofloxacin or any other part of this
medicine.
· Tell healthcare provider if you are allergic to any medicine. Make
sure to tell our office about the allergy and how it affected you. This
includes telling our office about rash; hives; itching; shortness of
breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or
any other symptoms involved.
What is this medicine used for?
· This medicine is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.
How does it work?
· Ciprofloxacin works to injure the bacteria and fight the
infection.
How is it best taken?
· To gain the most benefit, do not miss doses and completely finish
your prescription.
· Use prescription as directed, even if feeling better.
· Take this medicine with or without food. Take with food if it causes
an upset stomach.
· Drink plenty of noncaffeine-containing liquid unless told to drink
less liquid by healthcare provider.
· A liquid is available if you cannot swallow pills. Shake well
before use.
What do I do if I miss a dose?
· Take a missed dose as soon as possible.
· If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and
return to your regular schedule.
· Do not take a double dose or extra doses.
· Do not change dose or stop medicine. Talk with healthcare
provider.
What are the precautions when taking this medicine?
· Use caution in children younger than 18 years old. Talk with
healthcare provider.
· Check medicines with healthcare provider. This medicine may not
mix well with other medicines.
· Do not take dairy products, antacids, buffered forms of
didanosine, multivitamins with minerals, nutritional supplements, or
sucralfate, 2 hours before or 6 hours after this medicine.
· Avoid alcohol (includes wine, beer, and liquor).
· Limit caffeine (for example, tea, coffee, cola) and chocolate
intake. Use with this medicine may cause nervousness, shakiness, and
fast heartbeat.
· You can get sunburned more easily. Avoid sun, sunlamps, and
tanning beds. Use sunscreen; wear protective clothing and eyewear.
· Tell our office if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant.
· Tell our office if you are breast-feeding.
What are the common side effects of this medicine?
· Stomach pain.
· Nausea or vomiting. To relieve these symptoms try small frequent
meals, frequent mouth care, sucking hard candy or chewing gum which may
help.
· Diarrhea. To rel;eve this try yogurt, Bifidobacterium bifidum or
Lactobacillus acidophilus which may help. These products are available
at health food stores or in some pharmacies
What should I monitor?
· Change in condition being treated. Is it better, worse, or about
the same?
· If you are taking a blood thinner, check blood work. Talk with
healthcare provider.
Reasons to call our office immediately:
· If you suspect an overdose, call your local poison control center
immediately or dial 911.
· Signs of a life-threatening reaction. These include wheezing;
chest tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; fits; or
swelling of face, lips, tongue or throat.
· Severe nausea or vomiting.
· Severe diarrhea.
· Pain in back of the ankle.
· Sudden change in vision, eye pain or irritation.
· Any rash.
· No improvement in condition or feeling worse.
How should I store this medicine?
· Store tablets at room temperature.
· Protect tablets from moisture. Do not store in a bathroom or
kitchen.
· Store liquid at room temperature or in a refrigerator. Throw away
any unused portion after two weeks.
General statements
· If you have a life-threatening allergy, wear an allergy
identification bracelet at all times.
· Do not share your medicine with others and do not take anyone
else's medicine.
· Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and pets.
· Keep a list of all your medicines (prescription, natural products,
supplements, vitamins, over-the-counter) with you. Give this list to our
office).
· Talk with healthcare provider before starting any new medicine,
including over-the-counter, natural products, or vitamins.
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