Acetaminophen tablets or caplets
Brand Names: Aceta, Actamin, Anacin, Aspirin Free, Genapap, Gnebs, Mapap, Pain & Fever, Pain and Fever, PAIN RELIEF, PAIN RELIEF Extra Strength, Pain Reliever, Panadol, PHARBETOL, Q-Pap, Q-Pap Extra Strength, Tylenol, Tylenol Crushable Tablet, Tylenol Extra Strength, XS No Aspirin, XS Pain Reliever
What is this medicine? ACETAMINOPHEN (a-set-a-MEE-noe-fen) is a pain reliever. It is used to treat mild pain and fever.
How should I use this medicine? Take this medicine by mouth with a glass of water. Follow the directions on the package or prescription label. Take your medicine at regular intervals. Do not take your medicine more often than directed.
Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. While this drug may be prescribed for children as young as six (6) years of age for selected conditions, precautions do apply.
What side effects may I notice from receiving this medicine? Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible include:
- allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue
- breathing problems
- fever or sore throat
- redness, blistering, peeling or loosening of the skin, including inside the mouth
- trouble passing urine or change in the amount of urine
- unusual bleeding or bruising
- unusually weak or tired
- yellowing of the eyes or skin
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome) include:
- headache
- nausea, upset stomach
What may interact with this medicine?
- alcohol
- imatinib
- isoniazid
- other medicines with acetaminophen
what if I miss a dose? If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose take only that dose. Do not double or take extra doses.
Where should I keep my medicine? Keep out of reach of children.
Store at room temperature between 20 and 25 degrees C (68 and 77 degrees F). Protect from moisture and heat. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.
What should I tell my healthcare provider before I take this medicine? They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
- if you often drink alcohol
- liver disease
- an unusual or allergic reaction to acetaminophen, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
- are pregnant or trying to get pregnant
- breast-feeding
What should I watch for while using this medicine? Tell your doctor or health care professional if the pain lasts more than 10 days (5 for children), if it gets worse, or if there is a new or different kind of pain. Also, check with your doctor if a fever lasts for more than 3 days.
Do not take other medicines that contain acetaminophen with this medicine. Always read labels carefully. If you have questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
If you take too much acetaminophen, get medical help right away. Too much acetaminophen can be very dangerous and cause liver damage. Even if you do not have symptoms, it is important to get help right away.
Erythromycin eye ointment
Brand Names: Ilotycin, Romycin
What is this medicine? ERYTHROMYCIN (er-ith-roe-MYE-sin) is a macrolide antibiotic. It is used to treat bacterial eye infections. It also prevents a certain type of eye infection that can occur in some babies.
How should I use this medicine? This medicine is only for use in the eye. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Wash hands before and after use. Tilt your head back slightly and pull your lower eyelid down with your index finger to form a pouch. Try not to touch the tip of the tube to your eye, fingertips, or any other surface. Squeeze the end of the tube to apply a thin layer of ointment to the inside of the lower eyelid. Close the eye gently to spread the ointment. Finish the full course prescribed by your doctor or healthcare professional even if you think your condition is better. Do not stop using except on the advice of your doctor or health care professional.
Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.
What side effects may I notice from receiving this medicine? Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible include:
- allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips or tongue
- burning, stinging, or itching of the eyes or eyelids
- changes in vision
- redness, swelling, or pain
What may interact with this medicine? Interactions are not expected. Do not use any other eye products without telling your doctor or healthcare professional.
what if I miss a dose? If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose take only that dose. Do not double or take extra doses.
Where should I keep my medicine? Keep out of the reach of children.
Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Do not freeze. Throw away any unused ointment after the expiration date.
What should I tell my healthcare provider before I take this medicine? Tell your doctor or health care professionals if symptoms do not improve in 2-3 days.
Ibuprofen tablets or capsules
Brand Names: Advil, Advil Junior Strength, Advil Migraine, Genpril, Ibren, IBU, Midol, Midol Cramps and Body Aches, Motrin, Motrin IB, Motrin Migraine Pain, Samson-8 Toxicology Saliva Collection
What is this medicine? IBUPROFEN (eye BYOO proe fen) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug. It is used for dental pain, fever, headaches or migraines, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or painful monthly periods. It can also relieve minor aches and pains caused by a cold, flu, or sore throat.
How should I use this medicine? Take this medicine by mouth with a glass of water. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Take this medicine with food if your stomach gets upset. Try not to lie down for at least 10 minutes after you take this medicine. Take your medicine at regular intervals. Do not take your medicine more than directed.
A special MedGuide will be given to you by the pharmacists with each prescription and refill. Be sure to read this information carefully each time.
Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.
What side effects may I notice from receiving this medicine? Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible include:
- allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips or tongue
- severe stomach pain
- signs and symptoms of bleeding such as bloody or black, tarry stools; red or dark brown urine; spitting up blood or brown material that looks like coffee grounds; red spots on the skin; unusual bruising or bleeding from the eye, gums, or nose
- signs and symptoms of a blood clot such as changes in vision; chest pain; severe, sudden headache; trouble speaking; sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm, or leg
- unexplained weight gain or swelling
- usually weak or tired
- yellowing of eyes or skin
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention include:
- bruising
- diarrhea
- dizziness, drowsiness
- headache
- nausea, vomiting
What may interact with this medicine? Do not take this medicine with any of the following medications:
- Cidofovir
- Ketorolac
- Methotrexate
- Pemetrexed
This medicine may also interact with the following medications:
- Alcohol
- Aspirin
- Diuretics
- Lithium
- Other drugs for inflammation like prednisone
- Warfin
what if I miss a dose? If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose take only that dose. Do not double or take extra doses.
Where should I keep my medicine? Keep out of the reach of children.
Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Do not freeze. Throw away any unused medication after the expiration date.
What should I tell my healthcare provider before I take this medicine? They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
- Cigarette smoker
- Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery within the past 2 weeks
- Drink more than 3 alcohol-containing drinks a day
- Heart disease
- High blood pressure
- History of stomach bleeding
- Kidney disease
- Liver disease
- Lung or breathing disease, like asthma
- An unusual or allergic reaction to ibuprofen, aspirin, other NSAIDs, other medications, foods, dyes, or preservatives
- Are pregnant or trying to get pregnant
- Breast-feeding
What should I watch for while using this medicine? Tell your doctor or healthcare professional if your symptoms do not start to get better or if they get worse.
This medicine does not prevent heart attack or stroke. In fact, this medicine may increase the chance of heart attack or stroke. The chance may increase with longer use of this medicine and in people who have heart disease. If you take aspirin to prevent heart attack or stroke, talk with your doctor or health care professional.
Do not take other medicines that contain aspirin, ibuprofen, or naproxen with this medicine. Side effects such as nausea, or stomach ulcers may be more likely to occur. Many medicines available without a prescription should not be taken with this medicine.
This medicine can cause ulcers and bleeding in the stomach and intestines at any time during treatment. Ulcers and bleeding can happen without warning symptoms and can causse death. To reduce your risk, do not smoke cigarettes or drink alcohol while you are taking this medicine.
You may get drowsy or dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how this medicine affects you. Do not stand or sit up quickly, especially if you are an older patient. This reduces the risk of fainting spells.
This medicine can cause you to bleed more easily. Try to avoid damage to your teeth and gums when you brush or floss your teeth.
This medicine may be used to treat migraines. If you take migraine medication for 10 or more days a month, your migraines may get worse. Keep a diary of headache days and medicine use. Contact your healthcare professional if your migraine attacks occur more frequently.
Labetalol
Brand Names: APO-Labetalol, RIVA-Labetalol, Trandate
What is this medicine? LABETALOL (la BET a lole) is used to treat high blood pressure.
How should I use this medicine? Use as directed by your doctor or healthcare professional.
Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.
What side effects may I notice from receiving this medicine? Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible include:
- Allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue
- Bad dizziness or passing out
- Slow/abnormal heartbeat
- A burning, numbness, or tingling feeling that is not normal
- Unable to keep or get an erection
- Shortness of breath
- Weight gain
- Swelling in the arms or legs that is new or worse
- Signs of liver problems like dark urine, tiredness, decreased appetite, stomach pain, etc.
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention include:
- Feeling dizzy, tired, or weak
- Upset stomach
- Tingling of the scalp
- Stuffy nose
What may interact with this medicine? Do not take this medication with any of the following:
what if I miss a dose? If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose take only that dose. Do not double or take extra doses.
Where should I keep my medicine? Store at room temperature in a dry place. Do not store in the bathroom.
Keep out of reach of children and pets. Do not share your medication with others.
Thow away unused or expired medication. Do not flush down a toilet or pour down the drain unless directed to by your doctor.
What should I tell my healthcare provider before I take this medicine? They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
- If you are allergic to this medicine, any part of this medicine, other medicine, foods, or substances
- If you have low blood pressure
- If you have breathing problems, like asthma, that cause shortness of breath or wheezing, heart failure, certain types of abnormal heart beats, sick sinus syndrome, or a slow heartbeat
- If you are having cataract surgery or another eye procedure
- Other medications you take (OTC, natural products, vitamins, etc.)
- If you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant or are breast-feeding
What should I watch for while using this medicine?
- Avoid driving and doing other tasks or actions that call for you to be alert until you see how the medication affects you.
- To lower the chances of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down. Go up and down stairs with caution.
- Have blood work done, and check blood pressure and heart rate as directed by your doctor or healthcare professional
- This drug may prevent some signs of low blood sugar, like a fast heartbeat. This may raise the risk of severe or long-lasting low blood sugar, especially in people with diabetes, children, and people who are fasting. This includes people who are having surgery, are not eating like normal, or are throwing up.
- If you have high blood sugar, you will need to watch your blood sugar closely
- Do not stop taking medication suddenly, as it may increase your risk of heart attack
Methylergonovine injection
Brand Names: Methergine
What is this medicine? METHYLERGONOVINE (meth-il-er-goe-NOE-veen) is one of a group of medicines known as ergot alkaloids. It is used to contract the uterus at the end of child birth. It is also used to prevent or to treat excessive bleeding after child birth.
How should I use this medicine? This medicine is for injection into a muscle or infusion into a vein. It is given by a health care professional in a hospital or clinic setting.
Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.
What side effects may I notice from receiving this medicine? Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible include:
- Allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue
- Breathing problems
- Chest pain or tightness
- Confusion
- Fast, slow, or pounding heartbeat
- Fever or chills
- Hallucinations
- Increased bleeding
- Lef or arm pain or cramps
- Passing tissue or large clots
- Seizures
- Swelling of hands, ankles, or feet
- Tingling, pain or numbness in feet or hands
- Vomiting
- Unusually tired or weak
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention include:
- Change in taste
- Diarrhea
- Headache
- Nausea
- Stomach cramps
- Temporary ringing of ears
What may interact with this medicine? Do not take this medication with any of the following:
- Certain antibiotics like clarithromycin, erythromycin, or troleandomycin
- Cocaine
- Grapefruit juice
- Imatinib
- Medicines for colds, flu, or breathing difficulties
- Medicines for fungal infections like itraconazole, ketoconazole, posaconazole, and voriconazole
- Medicines used to induce labor
- Medicines used to treat migraines like almotriptan, eletriptan, frovatriptan, naratriptan, rizatripan, sumatriptan, or solmitriptan
- Midodrine
- Nefazodone
- Other ergot alkaloids like ergotamine, dihydroergotamine, ergonovine, or methysergide
- Some medicines for high blood pressure or chest pain
- Some medicines for the treatment of HIV infection or AIDS
This medicine may also interact with the following medications:
- Fluconazole
- Fluzetine
- Fluvoxamine
- Zileuton
What should I tell my healthcare provider before I take this medicine? They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
- High blood pressure
- Infection
- Kidney disease
- Liver disease
- An unusual or allergic reaction to methylergonovine, other medications, foods, dyes or preservatives
- Are pregnant or trying to get pregnant
- Breast-feeding
What should I watch for while using this medicine? See your doctor for a follow up visit as directed.
Do not use tampons, have sex, or use douches until the bleeding has stopped and your doctor allows you to return to normal activities.
Misoprostol
Brand Names: Cyotec
What is this medicine? MISOPROSTOL (mye soe PROST ole) is used to prevent nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs associated gastric ulcers in patients with a history of ulcers.
How should I use this medicine? Take this drug with meals and at bedtime or as directed by your doctor or healthcare professional.
Do not take antacids that have magnesium when on this medication.
Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.
What side effects may I notice from receiving this medicine? Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible include:
- Allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention include:
- Diarrhea
- Stomach pain or cramps
- Upset stomach
High fever with fast heartbeat, seizures, or feeling confused or agitated have happened when this drug was used for bleeding after giving birth. Talk to your doctor or healthcare professional about any questions or concerns you have.
If your symptoms or health problems do not improve or if they become worse, call your doctor or healthcare professional right away.
what if I miss a dose? If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose take only that dose. Do not double or take extra doses.
Where should I keep my medicine? Store at room temperature in a dry place. Do not store in the bathroom.
Keep out of reach of children and pets. Do not share this drug with others.
Thow away unused or expired medication. Do not flush down a toilet or pour down the drain unless directed to by your doctor.
What should I tell my healthcare provider before I take this medicine? They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
- Are allergic to the drug, any part of the drug, other medications, foods, or substances
- If you are getting oxytocin
- Other medications you take (OTC, natural products, vitamins, etc.)
- If you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant or are breast-feeding
What should I watch for while using this medicine?
WARNING
This drug may cause birth defects, loss of the unborn baby, or premature birth if you take it while pregnant. It may also cause the uterus to tear (rupture). The chance of a rupture is raised as you get further along in pregnancy, or if you have had uterine surgery, like a C-section, in the past. A rupture can lead to very bad bleeding, and your uterus may need to be removed. Sometimes, a rupture can be deadly. If you are taking this drug to prevent gastric ulcers, do not take if you are pregnant.
If you are able to get pregnant, a pregnancy test will be done to guarantee you are not pregnant before starting this medication.
Start taking this medication only on the second or third day of your next normal menstrual period after a negative pregnancy test.
If you may become pregnant, you must use birth control while taking this medication and for some time after your lase dose. Ask your doctor how long to use birth control, if you get pregnant, call your doctor immediately.
Morphine injection solution
Brand Names: Astramorph PF, Duramorph, Duramorph PF, Infumorph
What is this medicine? MORPHINE (MOR feen) is a pain reliever. It is used to treat moderate to severe pain.
How should I use this medicine? This medicine is for injection into a muscle, vein or under the skin. It is usually given by a health care professional in a hospital or clinic setting.
If you get this medicine at home, you will be taught how to prepare and give this medicine. Use exactly as directed. Take your medicine at regular intervals. Do not take your medicine more often than directed.
Always look at your medicine before using it. Do not use the injection if its color is darker than pale yellow or if it is discolored in any other way. Do not use this medicine if it is cloudy, thickened, colored, or has solid particles in it.
It is important that you put your used needles and syringes in a special sharps container. Do not put them in a trash can. If you do not have a sharps container, call your pharmacist or health care provider to get one.
Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.
What side effects may I notice from receiving this medicine? Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible include:
- allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue
- breathing problems
- confusion
- seizures
- signs of low blood pressure such as dizziness, feeling faint or lightheaded, falls; usually weak or tired
- trouble passing urine or change in the amount of urine
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention:
- constipation
- dry mouth
- nausea, vomiting
- tiredness
What may interact with this medicine? This medicine may interact with the following:
- Alcohol
- Antihistamines for allergy, cough, and cold
- Atropine
- Certain medications for anxiety or sleep
- Certain medications for bladder problems like oxybutynin, tolterodine
- Certain medicines for depression like amitriptyline, fluoxetine, sertraline
- Certain medicines for Parkinson’s disease like benztropine, trihexyphenidyl
- Certain medicines for seizures like phenobarbital, primidone
- Certain medicines for stomach problems like dicylomine, hyscyamine
- Certain medicines for travel sickness like scopolamine
- Cimetidine
- General anesthetics like halothane, isoflurane, methoxyflurane, propofol
- Ipratropium
- Local anesthetics like lidocaine, pramoxine, tetracaine
- MAOIs like Carbex, Eldepryl, Marplan, Nardil, and Parnate
- Medicines that relax muscles for surgery
- Other narcotic medicines for pain or cough
- Phenothaizines like chlorpromazine, mesoridazine, prochlorperazine, thioridazine
what if I miss a dose? If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose take only that dose. Do not double or take extra doses.
Where should I keep my medicine? Keep out of the reach of children. This medicine can be abused. Keep it in a safe place to protect it from theft. Do not share this medicine with anyone. Selling or giving away this medicine is dangerous and against the law.
If you are using this medicine at home, you will be instructed on how to store this medicine. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date on the label. Discard unused medicine and used packaging carefully. Pets and children can be harmed if they find used or lost packages.
What should I tell my healthcare provider before I take this medicine? They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
- Brain tumor
- Drug abuse or addiction
- Head injury
- Heart disease
- If you often drink alcohol
- Liver disease
- Lung or breathing disease like asthma
- Problems urinating
- Seizures
- Stomach or intestine problems
- Taken MAOI like Carbex, Eldepryl, Marplan, Nardil, or Parnate in the last 14 days
- An unusual or allergic reaction to morphine, other medications, foods, dyes, or preservatives
- Are pregnant or trying to get pregnant
- Breast-feeding
What should I watch for while using this medicine? Tell your doctor or health care professional if your pain does not go away, if it gets worse, or if you have new or a different type of pain. You may develop tolerance to the medicine. Tolerance means that you will need a higher dose of the medicine for pain relief. Tolerance is normal and expected if you take this medicine for a long time.
Do not suddenly stop taking your medicine because you may develop a severe reaction. Your body becomes used to the medicine. This does NOT mean you are addicted. Addiction is a behavior related to getting and using a drug for a non-medical reason. If you have pain, you have a medical reason to take pain medicine. Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to take. If your doctor wants you to stop the medicine, the dose will be slowly lowered over time to avoid any side effects.
There are different types of narcotic medicines. If you take more than one type at the same time or if you are taking another medicine that also causes drowsiness, you may have more side effects. Give your health care provider a full list of all medicines you use. Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to take. Do not take more medicine than directed. Call emergency for help if you have problems breathing or unusual sleepiness.
You may get drowsy or dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how this medicine affects you. Do not sit or stand up quickly, especially if you are an older patient. This reduces the risk of fainting spells. Alcohol may interfere with the effect of this medicine. Avoid alcoholic drinks.
This medicine will cause constipation. Try to have bowel movement at least every 2-3 days. IF you do not have a bowel movement for 3 days call your doctor or healthcare professional.
Your mouth may get dry. Chewing sugarless gum or sucking hard candy, and drinking plenty of water may help. Contact your doctor if the problem does not go away or is severe.
Nifedipine
Brand Names: Adalat CC [DSC], Procardia XL, Procardia [DSC]
What is this medicine? NIFEDIPINE (nye FED i peen) is used to treat some types of chest pain and high blood pressure.
How should I use this medicine? Use this drug as directed by your doctor or healthcare professional.
With capsules, swallow whole, do not break, chew, or crush.
Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.
What side effects may I notice from receiving this medicine? Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible include:
- allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue
- dizziness or passing out
- chest pain that is new or worse
- mood changes
- shortness of breath
- weight gain or swelling in arms or legs
- muscle pain or cramping
- shakiness
- severe constipation or stomach pain
- black, tarry or bloody stools
- throwing up blood or throw up that looks like coffee grounds
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome) include:
- feeling dizzy, tired or weak
- headache
- flushing
- heartburn
- upset stomach
- anxiety
what if I miss a dose? If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose take only that dose. Do not double or take extra doses.
Where should I keep my medicine? Store at room temperature, protected from light. Store in a dry place. Keep all drugs out of reach of children and pets.
Throw away all unused or expired medication. Do not flush down a toilet or pour down a drain unless you are told to do so.
Do not share medication with others.
What should I tell my healthcare provider before I take this medicine? They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
- If you are allergic to this drug, any part of this drug, or any other drugs, food, or substances
- If your body has problems with lactose, glucose, galactose, or another sugar
- If you have recently had a heart attack
- Other medications you take (OTC, natural products, vitamins, etc.)
- If you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant or are breast-feeding
What should I watch for while using this medicine?
- Avoid driving and doing other tasks or actions that call for you to be alert until you know how this drug affects you.
- Sit or stand up slowly to avoid dizziness or passing out. Use caution when going up and down stairs.
- Tell your doctor if you are experiencing new or worse chest pain after starting this drug or after the dose is raised. Heart attacks can happen and the risk is greater in those with very bad heart blood vessel disease.
- Check you blood pressure as directed
- Have blood work checked as directed
- Avoid grapefruit and grapefruit juice
- Talk to your doctor if you have high blood pressure before using OTC products that may raise blood pressure such as cough or cold drugs, diet pills, stimulants, ibuprofen or naproxen, and some natural products or aids.
- Talk to your provider if you are experiencing stomach and bowel problems like blockage or ulcers
- If you are 65 or older, use drug with care as you could have more side effects
Oxytocin injection
Brand Names: Pitocin
What is this medicine? OXYTOCIN (ox i TOE sin) is a man-made form of a natural hormone. It works by causing the uterus to contract. It is used to increase the strength of contractions of the uterus. It can be used during childbirth to speed up delivery or after childbirth to control bleeding. It is also used to clear the uterus after an incomplete abortion or miscarriage.
How should I use this medicine? This medicine is for infusion into a vein. It is given by a health care professional in a hospital or clinic setting.
Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.
What side effects may I notice from receiving this medicine? Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible include:
- Allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips or tongue
- Breathing problems
- Excessive or continuing vaginal bleeding
- Fast, irregular heartbeat
- Feeling faint or lightheaded, falls
- High blood pressure
- Seizures
- Unusual bleeding r bruising
- Unusual swelling, sudden weight gain
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention:
- Headache
- Nausea or vomiting
What may interact with this medicine? Do not take this medicine with any of the following medications:
This medicine may also interact with the following medications:
- Dinoprostone, prostaglandin E2
- Medicines for blood pressure
- Medicines used for sleep during surgery
- Other medicines to contract the uterus
What should I tell my healthcare provider before I take this medicine? They need to know if you have any of the following:
- Any condition where the vaginal childbirth is unwanted like cervical cancer, herpes infection, oversized fetal head
- Dangerous position of the fetus, placenta, or umbilical cord
- History of uterine surgery like cesarean section
- Pregnant many times before
- Uterus over stimulated
- An unusual or allergic reaction to oxytocin, other medicines, foods, dyes or preservatives
- Pregnant or trying to get pregnant
- Breast-feeding
What should I watch for while using this medicine? Your conditions will be monitored carefully while you are receiving this medicine.
Phytonadione, Vitamin K1 injection
Brand Names: AquaMEPHYTON
What is this medicine? PHYTHONADIONE (fye-tow-na-DYE-one) is a man-made form of Vitamin K. This medicine is used to treat Vitamin K deficiency or bleeding problems caused by various disorders. This medicine is also given to newborn babies to prevent bleeding.
How should I use this medicine? This medicine is for injection under the skin, into a muscle, or rarely, into a vein. It is usually given by a health care professional in a hospital or clinic setting. In newborn babies, this medicine is injected into the muscle as a one-time dose shortly after they are born.
If you get this medicine at home, you will be taught how to prepare and give this medicine. Use exactly as directed. Take your medicine at regular intervals. Do not take your medicine more often than directed.
It is important that you put your used needles and syringes in a special sharps container. Do not put them in a trash can. If you do not have a sharps container, call your pharmacist or healthcare provider to get one.
Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. While this drug may be prescribed for children as young as newborns for selected conditions, precautions do apply.
What side effects may I notice from receiving this medicine? Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible include:
- allergic reactions like a skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue
- bluish discoloration of lips, fingernails, or palms of hands
- breathing problems
- increased sweating
- yellowing of the eyes or skin when this medicine is given to newborn babies
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome) include:
- changes in taste
- dizziness
- flushing of the face
- pain, inflammation, or swelling at site where injected
What may interact with this medicine? Medicines that treat or prevent blood clots, like warfarin.
what if I miss a dose? If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses.
Where should I keep my medicine? Keep out of the reach of children.
Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Do not freeze. Protect from light. Store in tightly closed container and original carton until contents have been used. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.
What should I tell my healthcare provider before I take this medicine? They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
- liver disease
- an unusual or allergic reaction to phytonadione, other medicine, foods, dyes, or preservatives
- are pregnant or trying to get pregnant
- breast-feeding
What should I watch for while using this medicine? Visit your doctor or health care professional for regular checks on your progress. Your doctor or health care professional will schedule tests to make sure the medicine is working properly.
Most women who give birth recover without problems. But anyone can have a complication for up to one year after birth. Recognizing these POST-BIRTH warning signs and knowing what to do can save your life.
Tell 911 or your healthcare provider: "I gave birth on ______(date) and I am having _______(warning sign)."
Always get medical care if you are not feeling well or have questions or concerns.
Pain is discomfort caused by stimulation of special nerves. Pain is an unpleasant feeling, which may cause you to feel stressed, tired, depressed, angry, worried, or lonely. Unrelieved intolerable pain can slow your healing time, increase infection risk, and delay rehabilitation, so our goal is to work with you to maintain your pain as tolerable as possible. Telling your doctor or care staff about your pain is not a sign of weakness. Some of the pain medications you may receive during your time with us may be opioids. Here at Faith Health, we will attempt to use opioids only when necessary due to their side effects which may prolong your recovery. Opioid abuse and addiction are national concerns, and our providers will make every attempt to use them appropriately. You have a right to have our pain adequately addressed and managed. Here at Faith Health, we are committed to working with you to meet your pain management goals.
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