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A&C with Codeine Narcotics & Aspirin Narcotic Pain Relief A'Cenol Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. A.C.&C. Narcotics & Aspirin Narcotic Pain Relief A.P.C. Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. A.P.C. w/Codeine Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief A.S.A. Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. A.S.A. & Codeine Comp. Narcotics & Aspirin Narcotic Pain Relief A.S.A. Compound Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. A.S.A. Enseals Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. A/T/S Erythromycins Anti-infectives APAP Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Accutane Isotretinoin Dermal Medications Ace-Tabs Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Acephen Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Aceta Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Aceta w/Codeine Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Aceta with Codeine Narcotics & Acetamin. Narcotic Pain Relief Acetaco Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Acetaminophen & Codeine Narcotics & Acetamin. 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Allercreme Clear-Up Benzoyl Peroxide Dermal Medications Alpen Ampicillin Penicillin Alquam-X Benzoyl Peroxide Dermal Medications Aluminum ASA Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Amacodone Narcotics & Acetamin. Narcotic Pain Relief Amaphen Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Ambenyl Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Amcill Ampicillin Penicillin Americaine Anesthetics (Topical) Dermal Medications Amoxil Amoxicillin Penicillin Amphenol Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Amphicol Chloramphenicol Anti-infectives Ampicin Ampicillin Penicillin Ampilean Ampicillin Penicillin Amytal Amobarbital Sedatives-Hypnotics Amytal and Aspirin Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Anacin Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Anacin-3 Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Anapap Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. 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Apo-Diazepam Diazepam Antianxiety Drugs Apo-Dipyridamole Dipyridamole Cardiac & Circulatory Apo-Erythro-S Erythromycins Anti-infectives Apo-Flurazepam Flurazepam Sedatives-Hypnotics Apo-Lorazepam Lorazepam Antianxiety Drugs Apo-Meprobamate Meprobamate Antianxiety Drugs Apo-Methyldopa Methyldopa High Blood Pressure Apo-Propranolol Propranolol Cardiac & Circulatory Apo-Sulfatrim Trimethoprim Anti-infectives Apo-metoprolol Metoprolol High Blood Pressure Apresoline Hydralazine High Blood Pressure Aquachloral Chloral Hydrate Sedatives-Hypnotics Arcoban Meprobamate Antianxiety Drugs Arthralgen Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Arthritis Bayer T/R Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Arthritis Pain Formula Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Ascriptin Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Ascriptin A/D Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Ascriptin with Codeine Narcotics & Aspirin Narcotic Pain Relief Asperbuf Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Aspergum Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. 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Beepen-VK Penicillin V Penicillin Ben-Aqua Benzoyl Peroxide Dermal Medications Benoxyl Benzoyl Peroxide Dermal Medications Benzac Benzoyl Peroxide Dermal Medications Benzagel Benzoyl Peroxide Dermal Medications Benzocaine Anesthetics (Topical) Dermal Medications Benzocal Anesthetics (Topical) Dermal Medications Betaloc Metoprolol High Blood Pressure Betaloc Durules Metoprolol High Blood Pressure Betapen-VK Penicillin V Penicillin Bexophene Narcotics & Aspirin Narcotic Pain Relief BiCozene Anesthetics (Topical) Dermal Medications Bonamine Meclizine Anti-emetics Bonine Meclizine Anti-emetics Bristamycin Erythromycins Anti-infectives Bromo-Seltzer Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Buf-Oxal Benzoyl Peroxide Dermal Medications Buf-Tabs Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Buff-A Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Buff-A-Comp Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Buffaprin Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Buffered ASA Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Buffered Aspirin & Cod. Narcotics & Aspirin Narcotic Pain Relief Bufferin Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Buffex Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Buffinol Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Burntame Anesthetics (Topical) Dermal Medications Butacaine Anesthetics (Topical) Dermal Medications Butamben Anesthetics (Topical) Dermal Medications Butesin Picrate Anesthetics (Topical) Dermal Medications Butorphanol Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Butyl Aminobenzoate Anesthetics (Topical) Dermal Medications Butyn Sulfate Anesthetics (Topical) Dermal Medications C2 with Codeine Narcotics & Aspirin Narcotic Pain Relief C2A Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Caine Spray Anesthetics (Topical) Dermal Medications Cal-Vi-Nol Anesthetics (Topical) Dermal Medications Calcidrine Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Calciphen Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Cama Arthritis Pain Rel. Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Cama Inlay Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Campain Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Capital Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Capital w/Codeine Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Capital with Codeine Narcotics & Acetamin. Narcotic Pain Relief Capoten Captopril High Blood Pressure Carbrital Pentobarbital Sedatives-Hypnotics Cardilate Nitrates Cardiac & Circulatory Cartrax Hydroxyzine Antianxiety Drugs Catapres Clonidine HCL High Blood Pressure Catapres-TTS Clonidine HCL High Blood Pressure Causalin Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Cefinal Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Centrax Prazepam Antianxiety Drugs Cetacaine Anesthetics (Topical) Dermal Medications Cetro Cirose Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Cheracol Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Chiggerex Anesthetics (Topical) Dermal Medications Chiggertox Anesthetics (Topical) Dermal Medications Chlorazine Prochlorperazine Anti-emetics Chloromycetin Chloramphenicol Anti-infectives Chloroptic Chloramphenicol Anti-infectives Chlorzone forte Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Cirin Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Clear By Design Benzoyl Peroxide Dermal Medications Clearasil Benzoyl Peroxide Dermal Medications Clearasil BP(M) Benzoyl Peroxide Dermal Medications Cleocin Clindamycin Anti-infectives Cleocin-T Clindamycin Anti-infectives Clindaycin Lincomycin Anti-infectives Clinicaine Anesthetics (Topical) Dermal Medications Clinoril Sulindac Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Cloxapen Cloxacillin Penicillin Cloxilean Cloxacillin Penicillin Co-Tylenol Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Co-Xan Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Co-gesic Narcotics & Acetamin. Narcotic Pain Relief Coastaldyne Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Coastaldyne Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Coastalgesic Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Codalan Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Codalex Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Codap Narcotics & Acetamin. Narcotic Pain Relief Codasa Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. 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Coronex Nitrates Cardiac & Circulatory Corutol DH Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Coryphen Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Coryphen with Codeine Narcotics & Aspirin Narcotic Pain Relief Cosprin Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Cotabs Narcotics & Acetamin. Narcotic Pain Relief Cotrim Trimethoprim Anti-infectives Cotussis Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Covangesic Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Crystodigin Digitalis Prep. Cardiac & Circulatory Crystogin Digitalis Prep. Cardiac & Circulatory Cuticura Acne Benzoyl Peroxide Dermal Medications Cyclaine Anesthetics (Topical) Dermal Medications Cyclomethycaine Anesthetics (Topical) Dermal Medications DRUG DRUG SUBMENU DRUG MENU __________________________________________________________________________ D-Sinus Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. D-Tran Diazepam Antianxiety Drugs Dalacin C Clindamycin Anti-infectives Dalmane Flurazepam Sedatives-Hypnotics Damason-P Narcotics & Aspirin Narcotic Pain Relief Dapa Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Dapase Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Dapase Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Darvocet-N Narcotics & Acetamin. Narcotic Pain Relief Darvocet-N 100 Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Darvon Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Darvon Compound Narcotics & Aspirin Narcotic Pain Relief Darvon with A.S.A. Narcotics & Aspirin Narcotic Pain Relief Darvon-N with A.S.A. Narcotics & Aspirin Narcotic Pain Relief Dasicon Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Datril Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Decagesic Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Demer-Idine Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Demerol Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Demerol-APAP Narcotics & Acetamin. Narcotic Pain Relief Deprol Meprobamate Antianxiety Drugs Depronal-SA Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Derma-Medicone Anesthetics (Topical) Dermal Medications Dermacoat Anesthetics (Topical) Dermal Medications Dermo-Gen Anesthetics (Topical) Dermal Medications Dermodex Benzoyl Peroxide Dermal Medications Dermoplast Anesthetics (Topical) Dermal Medications Desquam-X Benzoyl Peroxide Dermal Medications Detensol Propranolol Cardiac & Circulatory Dexamyl Amobarbital Sedatives-Hypnotics Dia-Gesic Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel Dialog Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Dibucaine Anesthetics (Topical) Dermal Medications Dicodid Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Digifortis Digitalis Prep. Cardiac & Circulatory Digiglusin Digitalis Prep. Cardiac & Circulatory Digitalis Digitalis Prep. Cardiac & Circulatory Digitoxin Digitalis Prep. Cardiac & Circulatory Digoxin Digitalis Prep. Cardiac & Circulatory Dihydromorphinone Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Dilatrate-SR Nitrates Cardiac & Circulatory Dilaudid Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Dimetane-DC Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Diothane Anesthetics (Topical) Dermal Medications Diperodon Anesthetics (Topical) Dermal Medications Dolacet Narcotics & Acetamin. Narcotic Pain Relief Dolanex Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Dolene Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Dolene AP-65 Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Dolene Compound Narcotics & Aspirin Narcotic Pain Relief Dolene Compound-65 Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Dolene-AP Narcotics & Acetamin. Narcotic Pain Relief Dolo-Pap Narcotics & Acetamin. Narcotic Pain Relief Dolobid Diflunisal Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Dolophine Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Dolor Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Dolprin Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Dolprn #3 Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Dorcol Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Dorcol Children's Fever Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Dowmycin Erythromycins Anti-infectives Doxaphene Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Doxaphene Compound Narcotics & Aspirin Narcotic Pain Relief Draizine Hydralazine High Blood Pressure Dristan Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Drocode,Aspirin,Caffeine Narcotics & Aspirin Narcotic Pain Relief Dromoran Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Dry and Clean Benzoyl Peroxide Dermal Medications Dry and Clear Benzoyl Peroxide Dermal Medications Duadacin Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Dularin Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Duotrate Nitrates Cardiac & Circulatory Duradyne DHC Narcotics & Acetamin. Narcotic Pain Relief Duramorph PF Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Durrax Hydroxyzine Antianxiety Drugs Dyclone Anesthetics (Topical) Dermal Medications Dyclonine Anesthetics (Topical) Dermal Medications Dynosal Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief DRUG DRUG SUBMENU DRUG MENU __________________________________________________________________________ E-Biotic Erythromycins Anti-infectives E-Mycin Erythromycins Anti-infectives E-Mycin E Erythromycins Anti-infectives E-Pam Diazepam Antianxiety Drugs E-Vista Hydroxyzine Antianxiety Drugs E.E.S Erythromycins Anti-infectives Easprin Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Econochlor Chloramphenicol Anti-infectives Ecotrin Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Elder 65 Compound Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Eloxyl Benzoyl Peroxide Dermal Medications Emagrin Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Emcodeine Narcotics & Aspirin Narcotic Pain Relief Emex Metoclopramide Anti-emetics Empirin Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Empirin with codeine Narcotics & Aspirin Narcotic Pain Relief Empracet with Codeine Narcotics & Acetamin. Narcotic Pain Relief Emprazil Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Emprazil-C Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Enarax Hydroxyzine Antianxiety Drugs Encaprin Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Endecon Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Entrophen Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Ephedrol w/Codeine Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Epi-Clear Benzoyl Peroxide Dermal Medications Epimorph Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Equagesic Meprobamate Antianxiety Drugs Equanil Meprobamate Antianxiety Drugs Equanil wyseals Meprobamate Antianxiety Drugs Ery-Tab Erythromycins Anti-infectives Ery-derm Erythromycins Anti-infectives EryPed Erythromycins Anti-infectives Eryc Erythromycins Anti-infectives Erymax Erythromycins Anti-infectives Erypar Erythromycins Anti-infectives Erythrityl tetranitrate Nitrates Cardiac & Circulatory Erythrocin Erythromycins Anti-infectives Erythrocin Ethyl Succ. Erythromycins Anti-infectives Erythromid Erythromycins Anti-infectives Erythromycin Erythromycins Anti-infectives Erythromycin Estolate Erythromycins Anti-infectives Erythromycin Ethylsucc. Erythromycins Anti-infectives Erythromycin Gluceptate Erythromycins Anti-infectives Erythromycin LactobionateErythromycins Anti-infectives Erythromycin Stearate Erythromycins Anti-infectives Esgic Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Eskatrol Prochlorperazine Anti-emetics Ethril Erythromycins Anti-infectives Ethyl Aminobenzoate Anesthetics (Topical) Dermal Medications Evenol Meprobamate Antianxiety Drugs Excedrin Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Exdol Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Exdol with Codeine Narcotics & Acetamin. Narcotic Pain Relief :F FL-Tussex Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Febrigesic Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Fendol Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Fenicol Chloramphenicol Anti-infectives Florinal Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Florinal w/Codeine Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Foille Anesthetics (Topical) Dermal Medications Fortral Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Fostex Benzoyl Peroxide Dermal Medications Fostex BPO Benzoyl Peroxide Dermal Medications :G G-1 Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. G-2 Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. G-3 Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Gaysal Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Genapap Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Genebs Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Genetabs Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Gitaligen Digitalis Prep. Cardiac & Circulatory Gitalin Digitalis Prep. Cardiac & Circulatory Glyceryl trinitrate Nitrates Cardiac & Circulatory Gualamine Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. DRUG DRUG SUBMENU DRUG MENU __________________________________________________________________________ H-H-R Hydralazine High Blood Pressure H2Oxyl Benzoyl Peroxide Dermal Medications Halcion Triazolam Sedatives-Hypnotics Halenol Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Hasacode Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Hexathricin Aerospra Anesthetics (Topical) Dermal Medications Hexylcaine Anesthetics (Topical) Dermal Medications Hi-Temp Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Hiprin Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Histadyl & ASA Compound Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Hurricaine Anesthetics (Topical) Dermal Medications Hy-Pam Hydroxyzine Antianxiety Drugs Hyco-Pap Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Hycodan Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Hycodaphen Narcotics & Acetamin. Narcotic Pain Relief Hycomine Compound Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Hycotuss Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Hydralazide Hydralazine High Blood Pressure Hydrocodone Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Hydrocodone & Acetamin. Narcotics & Acetamin. Narcotic Pain Relief Hydrocodone, ASA & Caff. Narcotics & Aspirin Narcotic Pain Relief Hydrogesic Narcotics & Acetamin. Narcotic Pain Relief Hydromorphone Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Hydroxacen Hydroxyzine Antianxiety Drugs Hyzine Hydroxyzine Antianxiety Drugs ICN 65 compound Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Ilosone Erythromycins Anti-infectives Ilosone Estolate Erythromycins Anti-infectives Ilotycin Gluceptate Erythromycins Anti-infectives Inderal Propranolol Cardiac & Circulatory Inderal LA Propranolol Cardiac & Circulatory Inderide Propranolol Cardiac & Circulatory Instantine Plus Narcotics & Aspirin Narcotic Pain Relief Intraderm-19 Benzoyl Peroxide Dermal Medications Iso-Bid Nitrates Cardiac & Circulatory Isobec Amobarbital Sedatives-Hypnotics Isochron Nitrates Cardiac & Circulatory Isoclor Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Isogard Nitrates Cardiac & Circulatory Isonate Nitrates Cardiac & Circulatory Isonate TR Nitrates Cardiac & Circulatory Isopto Fenicol Chloramphenicol Anti-infectives Isordil Nitrates Cardiac & Circulatory Isosorbide Dinitrate Nitrates Cardiac & Circulatory Isotraine Anesthetics (Topical) Dermal Medications Isotrate Nitrates Cardiac & Circulatory Ivy-Dry Cream Anesthetics (Topical) Dermal Medications Kalmn Meprobamate Antianxiety Drugs Kaytrate Nitrates Cardiac & Circulatory Kengesin Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Kesso-mycin Erythromycins Anti-infectives Klavikordal Nitrates Cardiac & Circulatory Korigesic Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. DRUG DRUG SUBMENU DRUG MENU __________________________________________________________________________ Lan-Dol Meprobamate Antianxiety Drugs Lanacane Anesthetics (Topical) Dermal Medications Lanorinal Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Lanoxicaps Digitalis Prep. Cardiac & Circulatory Lanoxin Digitalis Prep. Cardiac & Circulatory Larotid Amoxicillin Penicillin Ledercillin VK Penicillin V Penicillin Levo-Dromoran Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Levorphan Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Levorphanol Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Lida-Mantle Anesthetics (Topical) Dermal Medications Lidocaine Anesthetics (Topical) Dermal Medications Lignocaine Anesthetics (Topical) Dermal Medications Lincocin Lincomycin Anti-infectives Lincomycin Lincomycin Anti-infectives Liquiprin Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Liquix-C Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Liquix-C Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Lo-Tussin Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Lopressor Metoprolol High Blood Pressure Lopressor SR Metoprolol High Blood Pressure Loraz Lorazepam Antianxiety Drugs Lorcet Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Loroxide Benzoyl Peroxide Dermal Medications Lortab 5 Narcotics & Acetamin. Narcotic Pain Relief Lortab 7 Narcotics & Acetamin. Narcotic Pain Relief Lyteca Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. M.O.S. Syrup Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief MS Contin Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief MSIR Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief MST Continus Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Magnaprin Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Maprin Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Maprin I-B Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Marax Hydroxyzine Antianxiety Drugs Maxeran Metoclopramide Anti-emetics Maxigesic Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Maxolon Metoclopramide Anti-emetics Measurin Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Meclomen Meclofenamate Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Meda Cap Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Meda Tab Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Medi-Tran Meprobamate Antianxiety Drugs Medicone Anesthetics (Topical) Dermal Medications Medimet Methyldopa High Blood Pressure Mejoral w/o Aspirin Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Mejoralito Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Mep-E Meprobamate Antianxiety Drugs Mepergan Fortis Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Meperidine Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Meperidine & Acetamin. Narcotics & Acetamin. Narcotic Pain Relief Mepriam Meprobamate Antianxiety Drugs Mepro Compound Meprobamate Antianxiety Drugs Meprocon Meprobamate Antianxiety Drugs Meprospan Meprobamate Antianxiety Drugs Meprotabs Meprobamate Antianxiety Drugs Mercurochrome II Anesthetics (Topical) Dermal Medications Meribam Meprobamate Antianxiety Drugs Methadone Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Methadose Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Metrogesic Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Meval Diazepam Antianxiety Drugs Midol PMS Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Midrin Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Migralam Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Miltown Meprobamate Antianxiety Drugs Minims Chloramphenicol Anti-infectives Minipress Prazosin High Blood Pressure Minotal Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Mobidin Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Morphine Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Morphitec Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Morusan Anesthetics (Topical) Dermal Medications Motion Cure Meclizine Anti-emetics Moxilean Amoxicillin Penicillin Multipax Hydroxyzine Antianxiety Drugs Mychel Chloramphenicol Anti-infectives Mychel-S Chloramphenicol Anti-infectives DRUG DRUG SUBMENU DRUG MENU __________________________________________________________________________ N-G-C Nitrates Cardiac & Circulatory NAPAP Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Nadopen-V Penicillin V Penicillin Nalbuphine Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Naldegesic Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Naptrate Nitrates Cardiac & Circulatory Natigozine Digitalis Prep. Cardiac & Circulatory Nebs Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Nembutal Pentobarbital Sedatives-Hypnotics Neo-Calme Diazepam Antianxiety Drugs Neo-Tran Meprobamate Antianxiety Drugs Neopap Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Neucalm 50 Hydroxyzine Antianxiety Drugs Neuramate Meprobamate Antianxiety Drugs Neurate Meprobamate Antianxiety Drugs Neutrogena Acne Mask Benzoyl Peroxide Dermal Medications Nifedipine Procardia Cardiac & Circulatory Niong Nitrates Cardiac & Circulatory Nitro-Bid Nitrates Cardiac & Circulatory Nitro-Dur Nitrates Cardiac & Circulatory Nitro-Long Nitrates Cardiac & Circulatory Nitro-Time Nitrates Cardiac & Circulatory Nitrobon Nitrates Cardiac & Circulatory Nitrocap Nitrates Cardiac & Circulatory Nitrocap T.D. Nitrates Cardiac & Circulatory Nitrocardin Nitrates Cardiac & Circulatory Nitrodisc Nitrates Cardiac & Circulatory Nitrogard-SR Nitrates Cardiac & Circulatory Nitroglycerin Nitrates Cardiac & Circulatory Nitroglyn Nitrates Cardiac & Circulatory Nitrol Nitrates Cardiac & Circulatory Nitrolin Nitrates Cardiac & Circulatory Nitronet Nitrates Cardiac & Circulatory Nitrong Nitrates Cardiac & Circulatory Nitrospan Nitrates Cardiac & Circulatory Nitrostablin Nitrates Cardiac & Circulatory Nitrostat Nitrates Cardiac & Circulatory Noctec Chloral Hydrate Sedatives-Hypnotics Norcet Narcotics & Acetamin. Narcotic Pain Relief Norgesic Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Norwich Aspirin Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Nova-Phase Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Nova-Phenicol Chloramphenicol Anti-infectives Nova-Rectal Pentobarbital Sedatives-Hypnotics Novahistine DH Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Novamobarb Amobarbital Sedatives-Hypnotics Novamoxin Amoxicillin Penicillin Novapen V Penicillin V Penicillin Novasen Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Novo AC&C Narcotics & Aspirin Narcotic Pain Relief Novo Secobarb Secobarbital Sedatives-Hypnotics Novo-Ampicillin Ampicillin Penicillin Novo-Mepro Meprobamate Antianxiety Drugs Novochlorhydrate Chloral Hydrate Sedatives-Hypnotics Novochlorocap Chloramphenicol Anti-infectives Novocloxin Cloxacillin Penicillin Novodigoxin Digitalis Prep. Cardiac & Circulatory Novodipam Diazepam Antianxiety Drugs Novoflupam Flurazepam Sedatives-Hypnotics Novolorazem Lorazepam Antianxiety Drugs Novomepro Meprobamate Antianxiety Drugs Novometoprol Metoprolol High Blood Pressure Novopen-VK Penicillin V Penicillin Novopentobarb Pentobarbital Sedatives-Hypnotics Novopranol Propranolol Cardiac & Circulatory Novopropoxyn Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Novorythro Erythromycins Anti-infectives Novosorbide Nitrates Cardiac & Circulatory Novotrimel Trimethoprim Anti-infectives Nubain Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Numorphan Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Nupercainal Anesthetics (Topical) Dermal Medications Omnipen Ampicillin Penicillin Onset Nitrates Cardiac & Circulatory Ophthochlor Chloramphenicol Anti-infectives Ophthocort Chloramphenicol Anti-infectives Opium Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Oradrate Chloral Hydrate Sedatives-Hypnotics Oraphen-PD Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Orbenin Cloxacillin Penicillin Orgatrax Hydroxyzine Antianxiety Drugs Ornex Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Ossonate-Plus Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Oxy-10 Benzoyl Peroxide Dermal Medications Oxy-5 Benzoyl Peroxide Dermal Medications Oxycocet Narcotics & Acetamin. Narcotic Pain Relief Oxycodan Narcotics & Aspirin Narcotic Pain Relief Oxycodone Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Oxycodone & Acetamin. Narcotics & Acetamin. Narcotic Pain Relief Oxycodone & Aspirin Narcotics & Aspirin Narcotic Pain Relief Oxyderm Benzoyl Peroxide Dermal Medications Oxymorphone Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief DRUG DRUG SUBMENU DRUG MENU __________________________________________________________________________ P-A-C Compound Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. P.E.T.N. Nitrates Cardiac & Circulatory Panolol Propranolol Cardiac & Circulatory PHisoAc BP Benzoyl Peroxide Dermal Medications PMB Meprobamate Antianxiety Drugs PMS Dopazide Methyldopa High Blood Pressure Pabirin Buffered Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Pacaps Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Pain Relief w/o Aspirin Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. PanOxyl Benzoyl Peroxide Dermal Medications PanOxyl AQ Benzoyl Peroxide Dermal Medications Panadol Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Panasorb Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Panex Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Pantapon Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Panthocal A & D Anesthetics (Topical) Dermal Medications Paracetamol Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Parafon Forte Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Paraphen Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Paregoric Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Pargesic Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Pargesic Compound 65 Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Pathibamate Meprobamate Antianxiety Drugs Pavadon Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Paveral Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Pax 400 Meprobamate Antianxiety Drugs Pediacof Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Pediamycin Erythromycins Anti-infectives Pediazole Erythromycins Anti-infectives Pedric Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Peedee Dose Aspirin Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Pen-Vee K Penicillin V Penicillin Penamox Amoxicillin Penicillin Penapar VK Penicillin V Penicillin Penbritin Ampicillin Penicillin Pendiamycin Erythromycins Anti-infectives Pentaerythritol Nitrates Cardiac & Circulatory Pentamycetin Chloramphenicol Anti-infectives Pentazocine Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Pentazocine & Acetamin. Narcotics & Acetamin. Narcotic Pain Relief Pentazocine & Aspirin Narcotics & Aspirin Narcotic Pain Relief Pentestan Nitrates Cardiac & Circulatory Pentogen Pentobarbital Sedatives-Hypnotics Pentol Nitrates Cardiac & Circulatory Pentraspan Nitrates Cardiac & Circulatory Pentritol Nitrates Cardiac & Circulatory Pentylan Nitrates Cardiac & Circulatory Percocet Narcotics & Acetamin. Narcotic Pain Relief Percocet-Demi Narcotics & Acetamin. Narcotic Pain Relief Percodan Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Percodan-Demi Narcotics & Aspirin Narcotic Pain Relief Perifoam Anesthetics (Topical) Dermal Medications Peritrate Nitrates Cardiac & Circulatory Persa-Gel Benzoyl Peroxide Dermal Medications Persadox Benzoyl Peroxide Dermal Medications Persantine Dipyridamole Cardiac & Circulatory Persistin Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Pethadol Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Pethidine Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Pfizer-E Erythromycins Anti-infectives Pfizerpen VK Penicillin V Penicillin Phenaphen Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Phenaphen w/Codeine Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Phenaphen with Codeine Narcotics & Acetamin. Narcotic Pain Relief Phendex Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Phenergan Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Phrenilin Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Physeptone Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief pms-Propranolol Propranolol Cardiac & Circulatory Poly-Histine w/Codeine Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Polycillin Ampicillin Penicillin Polymox Amoxicillin Penicillin Pontocaine Anesthetics (Topical) Dermal Medications Porox 7 Benzoyl Peroxide Dermal Medications Poxy Compound-65 Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Pramoxine Anesthetics (Topical) Dermal Medications Prax Anesthetics (Topical) Dermal Medications Presalin Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Principen Ampicillin Penicillin Pro-65 Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Pro-iso Prochlorperazine Anti-emetics Procardia Nifedipine Cardiac & Circulatory Prochlor-iso Prochlorperazine Anti-emetics Proctodon Anesthetics (Topical) Dermal Medications Proctofoam Anesthetics (Topical) Dermal Medications Prodolor Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Profene Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Progesic Compound-65 Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Proloprim Trimethoprim Anti-infectives Promethazine w/Codeine Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Propa P.H. Benzoyl Peroxide Dermal Medications Propa P.H. Porox Benzoyl Peroxide Dermal Medications Propoxychel compound Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Propoxyphene Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Propoxyphene & Acetamin. Narcotics & Acetamin. Narcotic Pain Relief Propoxyphene & Aspirin Narcotics & Aspirin Narcotic Pain Relief Protid Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Protran Meprobamate Antianxiety Drugs Protrin Trimethoprim Anti-infectives Proval Narcotics & Acetamin. Narcotic Pain Relief Proxagesic Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Proxene Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Proxine Anesthetics (Topical) Dermal Medications Prunicodeine Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Purodigin Digitalis Prep. Cardiac & Circulatory Pyridamole Dipyridamole Cardiac & Circulatory Q-Pam Diazepam Antianxiety Drugs Quiess Hydroxyzine Antianxiety Drugs Quietal Meprobamate Antianxiety Drugs Quless Pentobarbital Sedatives-Hypnotics Quotane Anesthetics (Topical) Dermal Medications DRUG DRUG SUBMENU DRUG MENU __________________________________________________________________________ RMS Uniserts Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief RP-Mycin Erythromycins Anti-infectives Rectal Medicone Anesthetics (Topical) Dermal Medications Reglan Metoclopramide Anti-emetics Repan Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Repro Compound 65 Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Restoril Temazepam Sedatives-Hypnotics Rhinocaps Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Riphen-10 Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Rival Diazepam Antianxiety Drugs Robam Meprobamate Antianxiety Drugs Robamate Meprobamate Antianxiety Drugs Robamox Amoxicillin Penicillin Robicillin VK Penicillin V Penicillin Robidone Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Robigesic Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Robimycin Erythromycins Anti-infectives Robitussin A-C Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Rolazine Hydralazine High Blood Pressure Ronuvex Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Rovbac Trimethoprim Anti-infectives Roxanol Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Ru-Vert-M Meclizine Anti-emetics S-A-C Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. S-A-C Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief SK-65 APAP Narcotics & Acetamin. Narcotic Pain Relief SK-65 Compound Narcotics & Aspirin Narcotic Pain Relief SK-APAP Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. SK-APAP with Codeine Narcotics & Acetamin. Narcotic Pain Relief SK-Ampicillin Ampicillin Penicillin SK-Bamate Meprobamate Antianxiety Drugs SK-Chloral Hydrate Chloral Hydrate Sedatives-Hypnotics SK-Dipyridamole Dipyridamole Cardiac & Circulatory SK-Erythromycin Erythromycins Anti-infectives SK-Oxycodone & Acetamin. Narcotics & Acetamin. Narcotic Pain Relief SK-Oxycodone w/Aspirin Narcotics & Aspirin Narcotic Pain Relief SK-Penicillin VK Penicillin V Penicillin SMZ-TMP Trimethoprim Anti-infectives Safety Coated APF Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Sal-Adult Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Sal-Infant Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Salatin Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Saleto Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Salimeph Forte Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Salocol Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Salphenyl Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Salsprin Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Sansert Methysergide Cardiac & Circulatory Secogen Secobarbital Sedatives-Hypnotics Seconal Secobarbital Sedatives-Hypnotics Sedabamate Meprobamate Antianxiety Drugs Sedapap Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Septra Trimethoprim Anti-infectives Ser-Ap-Es Hydralazine High Blood Pressure Seral Secobarbital Sedatives-Hypnotics Serenack Diazepam Antianxiety Drugs Serpasil-Apresoline Hydralazine High Blood Pressure Sinarest Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Sine-Aid Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Sine-Off Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Singlet Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Sinubid Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Sinulin Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Sinutab Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Soft-N-Soothe Anesthetics (Topical) Dermal Medications Solarcaine Anesthetics (Topical) Dermal Medications Som-Pam Flurazepam Sedatives-Hypnotics Soma Comp. w/Codeine Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Soma Compound Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Somnal Flurazepam Sedatives-Hypnotics Sopamycetin Chloramphenicol Anti-infectives Sorate Nitrates Cardiac & Circulatory Sorbase II Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Sorbide Nitrates Cardiac & Circulatory Sorbitrate Nitrates Cardiac & Circulatory Spectrobid Bacampicillin Penicillin St. Joseph Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. St. Joseph Aspirin Free Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. St. Joseph Childrens Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Stadol Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Statex Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Staticin Erythromycins Anti-infectives Stemetic Trimethobenzamide Anti-emetics Stemetil Prochlorperazine Anti-emetics Stero-Darvon Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Stopayne Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Strascogesic Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Stress-Pam Diazepam Antianxiety Drugs Sudoprin Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Sulindac Clinoril Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Summit Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Sumox Amoxicillin Penicillin Supac Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Supasa Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Supen Ampicillin Penicillin Supeudol Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Suppap Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Surfacaine Anesthetics (Topical) Dermal Medications Susadrin Nitrates Cardiac & Circulatory Sylapar Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Symmetrel Amantadine Anti-virals Synalgos Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Synalgos-DC Narcotics & Aspirin Narcotic Pain Relief Syraprim Trimethoprim Anti-infectives DRUG DRUG SUBMENU DRUG MENU __________________________________________________________________________ T-Gesic Forte Narcotics & Acetamin. Narcotic Pain Relief T-Star Erythromycins Anti-infectives T.E.H. Tablets Hydroxyzine Antianxiety Drugs T.P.I. Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Talacen Narcotics & Acetamin. Narcotic Pain Relief Talwin Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Talwin Compound Narcotics & Aspirin Narcotic Pain Relief Tapanol Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Tapar Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Teen Benzoyl Peroxide Dermal Medications Tega-Caine Anesthetics (Topical) Dermal Medications Tega-Dyne Anesthetics (Topical) Dermal Medications Tegamide Trimethobenzamide Anti-emetics Tegopen Cloxacillin Penicillin Temlo Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Tempra Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Tenlap Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Tenol Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Terpin Hydrate w/Codeine Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Tetracaine Anesthetics (Topical) Dermal Medications Theozine Hydroxyzine Antianxiety Drugs Ticon Trimethobenzamide Anti-emetics h Tigan Trimethobenzamide Anti-emetics Tiject-20 Trimethobenzamide Anti-emetics Topex Benzoyl Peroxide Dermal Medications Totacillin Ampicillin Penicillin Tranderm-Nitro Nitrates Cardiac & Circulatory Tranmep Meprobamate Antianxiety Drugs Trates Nitrates Cardiac & Circulatory Triaminic Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Triaminic w/Codeine Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Triaminicin Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Triaphen-10 Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Tribavirin Ribavirin Anti-virals Tridil Nitrates Cardiac & Circulatory Trigesic Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Trimox Amoxicillin Penicillin Trimpex Trimethoprim Anti-infectives Trind Syrup Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Tronolane Anesthetics (Topical) Dermal Medications Tronothane Anesthetics (Topical) Dermal Medications Tuinal Amobarbital Sedatives-Hypnotics Tussar Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Tussend Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Tussi-Organidin Narcotic Analgesics Narcotic Pain Relief Two-Dyne Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Ty-Tabs Narcotics & Acetamin. Narcotic Pain Relief Tylenol Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Tylenol with Codeine Narcotics & Acetamin. Narcotic Pain Relief Tylox Narcotics & Acetamin. Narcotic Pain Relief Unguentine Anesthetics (Topical) Dermal Medications Unipes Hydralazine High Blood Pressure Uniserp Hydralazine High Blood Pressure Urolocaine Anesthetics (Topical) Dermal Medications Uticillin VK Penicillin V Penicillin Utimox Amoxicillin Penicillin V-Cillin Penicillin V Penicillin V-Cillin K Penicillin V Penicillin Valadol Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Valium Diazepam Antianxiety Drugs Valorin Acetaminophen Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Valrelease Diazepam Antianxiety Drugs Vamate Hydroxyzine Antianxiety Drugs Vanoxide Benzoyl Peroxide Dermal Medications Vanquish Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Vaso-80 Nitrates Cardiac & Circulatory Vasodilan Isoxsuprine Cardiac & Circulatory Vasoglyn Nitrates Cardiac & Circulatory Vasoprine Isoxsuprine Cardiac & Circulatory Veetids Penicillin V Penicillin Velvacaine Anesthetics (Topical) Dermal Medications Verin Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Vicodin Narcotics & Acetamin. Narcotic Pain Relief Vilona Ribavirin Anti-virals Viramid Ribavirin Anti-virals Virazole Ribavirin Anti-virals] Vistacon Hydroxyzine Antianxiety Drugs Vistaject Hydroxyzine Antianxiety Drugs Vistaquel Hydroxyzine Antianxiety Drugs Vistaril Hydroxyzine Antianxiety Drugs Vistazine Hydroxyzine Antianxiety Drugs Vistrax Hydroxyzine Antianxiety Drugs Vivol Diazepam Antianxiety Drugs Wehvert Meclizine Anti-emetics Wesprin Buffered Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Wigraine-PB Pentobarbital Sedatives-Hypnotics Wyamycin Erythromycins Anti-infectives Wyamycin E Erythromycins Anti-infectives Wyamycin S Erythromycins Anti-infectives Wygesic Narcotics & Acetamin. Narcotic Pain Relief Wymox Amoxicillin Penicillin Xerac BP Benzoyl Peroxide Dermal Medications Xylocaine Anesthetics (Topical) Dermal Medications Zeroxin Benzoyl Peroxide Dermal Medications Zorprin Aspirin Non-Narcotic Pain Rel. Zovirax Acyclovir Anti-virals Zovirax Ointment Acyclovir Anti-virals This section is designed to give you general information on drugs you may be taking. The drugs are listed by their generic names under the categories of illness in which they are most useful. At present this drug listing is small, but I will continue adding to it. If you have a specific medication you would like information on, please leave a message to that effect and I will add it. This will help me to make the list more complete. ÕÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ͸ ³ ³ ³ ------Penicillins------ ³ ³ ³ ³ A. Amoxicillin ³ ³ B. Ampicillin ³ ³ C. Bacampicillin ³ ³ D. Cloxacillin ³ ³ E. Penicillin V ³ ³ ³ ÔÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ; AMOXICILLIN TRIHYDRATE Brand Names: Amoxil, Larotid, Polymox, Robamox, Trimos, Utimox, Wymox Usage: Systemic infections; acute and chronic urinary tract infections. Possible Side Effects: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, hypersensitivity (rash), itching. Interaction With Other Drugs: Probenecid: Increases blood levels of penicillin. Probenecid is often used for this purpose. Other Considerations: Notify doctor of other drug allergies. Take with food to prevent gastric distress. Take exactly as prescribed and take entire quantity prescribed. AMPICILLIN Brand Names: Amcap, Amcill, Pfizerpen A, Principen, Roampicillin. AMPICILLIN SODIUM Brand Names: Omnipen-N, Pen A/N, Polycillin-N, Totacillin-N AMPICILLIN TRIHYDRATE Brand Names: Omnipen Usage: Systemic infections; acute and chronic urinary tract infections. Possible Side Effects: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, glossitis (inflammation of the tongue), stomatitis (inflammation of the mouth), hypersensitivity (rash), itching. Interaction with other drugs: Probenecid: increases blood levels of penicillin. Probenecid is often used for this purpose. Other Considerations: Inform doctor of any drug allergies. Take medication exactly as prescribed and take entire quantity prescribed. Call doctor if rash, fever or chills develop. Take 1 to 2 hours before meals or 2 to 3 hours after. BACAMPICILLIN HYDROCHLORIDE Brand Names: Spectrobid Usage: Upper and lower respiratory tract infections; urinary tract infections; skin infections Possible Side Effects: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, glossitis (inflammation of the tongue), stomatitis (inflammation of the mouth), hypersensitivity (rash), itching Interactions With Other Drugs: Probenecid: Increases blood levels of bacampicillin or other penicillins. Probenecid is often used for this purpose. Other Considerations: Inform doctor of any drug allergies. Take entire quantity prescribed. Call doctor if rash, fever, or chills develop. CLOXACILLIN SODIUM Brand Names: Cloxapen, Tegopen Usage: Systemic infections Possible Side Effects: Nausea, vomiting, stomach distress, diarrhea, hypersensitivity (rash, itching, chills, fever, sneezing, wheezing) Interactions With Other Drugs: Probenecid: Increases blood levels of penicillin. Probenecid is often used for this purpose. Other Considerations: Take exactly as prescribed and take entire quantity prescribed. Call doctor if rash, fever or chills develop. Take 1 to 2 hours before meals or 2 to 3 hours after. Take with full glass of water, not fruit juice or carbonated beverage, because acid will inactivate the drug. PENICILLIN V Brand Names: Betapen VK, Biotic-V-Powder, Bopen V-K, Cocillin V-K, Lanacillin VK, Ledercillin VK, Penapar VK, Pen-Vee-K, Pfizerpen VK, Robicillin-VK, SK-Penicillin VK, Uticillin VK, B-Cillin K Usage: Mild to moderate systemic infections. Possible Side Effects: Stomach distress, vomiting, diarrhea, nausea, hypersensitivity (rash, itching, chills, fever, swelling) Interactions With Other Drugs: Neomycin: decreases absorption of penicillin. Probenecid: increases blood levels of penicillin. Probenecid is often used for this purpose. Other Considerations: Inform doctor of any drug allergies. Take medication exactly as prescribed and take entire quantity prescribed. Take 1 to 2 hours before meals and 2 to 3 hours after. Take with a full glass of water, not fruit juice or a carbonated beverage, because acid will inactivate the drug. ÕÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ͸ ³ ³ ³ ------Non-narcotic Pain Relievers------ ³ ³ ³ ³ A. Acetaminophen ³ ³ B. Aspirin ³ ³ C. Choline Magnesium Trisalicylate ³ ³ D. Diflunisal ³ ³ E. Meclofenamate ³ ³ F. Sulindac ³ ³ G. Sulfasalazine ³ ³ ³ ÔÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ; ACETAMINOPHEN Brand Names: Acephen, Datril-500, Dolanex, Halenol, Liquiprin, Panadol, Phendex, tapar, Tempra, Tylenol, Valadol Usage: Mild pain or fever Possible Side Effects: Rash, itching, severe liver damage with over dosing Interactions With Other Drugs: Diflunisal: increases acetaminophen blood levels. Don't use together. Cholestyramine: inhibits acetaminophen's absorption. Avoid using together. Other Considerations: Be aware that high dosage or unsupervised chronic use can cause liver damage. Don't use for self-medication of high fever (103.1 degrees F), fever persisting longer than 3 days, or recurrent fever unless directed by your doctor. Liquid form is recommended for children. ASPIRIN Brand Names: A.S.A., Aspergum, Aspirjen Jr., Bayer Timed-Release, Buffinol, Easprin, Ecotrin, Empirin, Measurin, Zorprin Usage: Arthritis; mild pain; fever; Blood clotting disorders. Possible Side Effects: Prolonged bleeding time; ringing in the ears and hearing loss; nausea, vomiting, gastric distress, hidden bleeding, rash, bruising, hypersensitivity manifested by shock and/or asthma. Interactions With Other Drugs: Ammonium chloride (and other urine acidifiers): increased blood levels of aspirin products. Monitor for over dose. Antacids in high doses (and other urine alkalinizers): decreased levels of aspirin products. Corticosteroids: Enhanced elimination. Monitor for decreased effects. Oral anticoagulants and heparin: increase risk of bleeding. Avoid using together if possible. Other Considerations: Do not use if you have a gastric ulcer, or gastric bleeding. Recommended that children or teenagers with chicken pox or influenza-like illness not be given salicylates (aspirin). Give with food, milk, antacid, or large glass of water to reduce gastric distress. CHOLINE MAGNESIUM TRISALICYLATE Brand Name: Trilisate Usage: Arthritis; mild-to-moderate pain and fever. Possible Side Effects: Tinging in the ears and hearing loss, nausea, vomiting, gastric distress, hidden bleeding, rash, hypersensitivity manifested by shock and/or asthma. Interactions With Other Drugs: Ammonium chloride: increased blood levels of salicylates. Antacids in high doses: decreased levels of salicylates. Corticosteroids: enhance salicylate elimination. Monitor for decreased salicylate effect. Oral anticoagulants and heparin: increase risk of bleeding. Avoid using together if possible. Other Considerations: Do not use if you have gastric ulcer or gastric bleeding. Recommended that it not be given to children or teenagers with chicken pox or influenza-like illness. Take with food or full glass of water. DIFLUNISAL Brand Names: Dolobid Usage: Mild to moderate pain and osteoarthritis Possible Side Effects: Dizziness, insomnia, headache, ringing in the ears, nausea, dyspepsia, gastrointestinal pain, diarrhea, vomiting, constipation, excess gas, rash, itching. Interactions With Other Drugs: Aspirin, antacids: Decreased diflunisal blood levels. Other Considerations: May take with water, milk, or meals. MECLOFENAMATE BRAND NAMES Meclomen BASIC INFORMATION Habit forming? No Prescription needed? Yes Available as generic? No Drug class: Anti-inflammatory (non-steroid) USES Treatment for joint pain, stiffness, inflammation and swelling of arthritis and gout. DOSAGE AND USAGE INFORMATION How to take: Capsule--Swallow with liquid or food to lessen stomach irritation. If you can't swallow whole, open capsule and take with liquid or food. When to take: At the same times each day. If you forget a dose: Take as soon as you remember up to 2 hours late. If more than 2 hours, wait for next scheduled dose (don't double this dose). What drug does: Reduces tissue concentration of prostaglandins (hormones which produce inflammation and pain). Time lapse before drug works: Begins in 4 to 24 hours. May require 3 weeks regular use for maximum benefit. Don't take with: See interaction column and consult doctor. OVERDOSE Symptoms: Confusion, agitation, incoherence, convulsions, possible hemorrhage from stomach or intestine, coma. What to do: *Dial 0 (operator) or 911 (emergency) for an ambulance or medical help. Then give first aid immediately. *See emergency information. POSSIBLE ADVERSE REACTIONS OR SIDE EFFECTS Symptoms What to do ------------------------------------------------------ Life-threatening: None expected. Common: *Dizziness, nausea, pain. Continue. Call doctor when convenient. *Headache. Continue. Tell doctor at next visit. Infrequent: *Depression; drowsiness; Continue. Call doctor when ringing in ears; convenient. constipation or diarrhea; vomiting; swollen feet, legs. Rare: *Convilsions; confusion; Discontinue. Call doctor rash, hives, or itchy right away. skin; blurred vision; black, bloody or tarry stool; difficult breathing; tightness in chest; rapid heartbeat; unusual bleeding or bruising; blood in urine; jaundice. *Frequent, painful or Continue. Call doctor when difficult urination; convenient. fatigue, weakness. WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Don't take if: *You are allergic to aspirin or any non-steroid, anti-inflammatory drug. *You have gastritis, peptic ulcer, enteritis, ileitis, ulcerative colitis, asthma, heart failure, high blood pressure or bleeding problems. *You are younger than 15. Before you start, consult your doctor: *If you have epilepsy. *If you have Parkinson's disease. *If you have been mentally ill. *If you have had kidney disease or impaired kidney function. Over age 60: Adverse reactions and side effects may be more frequent and severe than in younger persons. Pregnancy: Studies inconclusive on harm to unborn child. Decide with your doctor whether drug benefits justify risk to unborn child. Breast-feeding: May harm child. Avoid. Infants and children: Not recommended for anyone younger than 15. Use only under medical supervision. Prolonged use: *Eye damage. *Reduced hearing. *Sore throat, fever. *Weight gain. Skin and sunlight: No problems expected. Driving, piloting or hazardous work: Don't drive or pilot aircraft until you learn how medicine affects you. Don't work around dangerous machinery. Don't climb ladders or work in high places. Danger increases if you drink alcohol or take medicine affecting alertness and reflexes, such as antihistamines, tranquilizers, sedatives, pain medicine, narcotics and mind-altering drugs. Discontinuing: Don't discontinue without consulting doctor. Dose may require gradual reduction if you have taken drug for a long time. Doses of other drugs may also require adjustment. Others: No problems expected. POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER DRUGS Generic Name or Drug Class Combined Effect --------------------------------------------------------- Acebutolol Decreased antihypertensive effect of acebutolol. Anticoagulants (oral) Increased risk of bleeding. Aspirin Increased risk of stomach ulcer. Cortisone drugs Increased risk of stomach ulcer. Furosemide Decreased diuretic effect of furosemide. Gold compounds Possible increased likelihood of kidney damage. Ketoprofen Increased possibility of internal bleeding. Minoxidil Decreased minoxidil effect. Oxprenolol Decreased antihypertensive effect of oxprenolol. Oxphenbutazone Possible stomach ulcer. Phenylbutazone Possible stomach ulcer. Probenecid Increased meclofenamate effect. Thyroid hormones Rapid heartbeat, blood- pressure rise. POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER SUBSTANCES Interacts with Combined effect ---------------------------------------------------------- Alcohol: Possible stomach ulcer or bleeding. Beverages: None expected. Cocaine: None expected. Foods: None expected. Marijuana: Increased pain relief from meclofenamate. Tobacco: None expected. SULFASALAZINE BRAND NAMES Azulfidine Salazopyrin Azulfidine En-Tabs SAS-500 BASIC INFORMATION Habit forming? No Prescription needed? Yes Available as generic? Yes Drug class: Sulfa (sulfonamide) USES Treatment for ulceration and bleeding during active phase of ulcerative colitis. DOSAGE AND USAGE INFORMATION How to take: Tablet--Swallow with liquid. Instructions to take on empty stomach mean 1 hour before or 2 hours after eating. Liquid--Shake carefully before measuring. When to take: At the same times each day, evenly spaced. If you forget a dose: Take as soon as you remember up to 2 hours late. If more than 2 hours, wait for next scheduled dose (don't double this dose). What drug does: Anti-inflammatory action reduces tissue destruction in colon. Time lapse before drug works: 2 to 5 days. Don't take with: See interaction column and consult doctor. POSSIBLE ADVERSE REACTIONS OR SIDE EFFECTS ________________________________________________________________________ Symptoms What to do Life-threatening: None expected. Common: Itchy skin, rash. Discontinue. Call doctor right away. Headache, nausea, Continue. Call doctor when vomiting, diarrhea, when convenient. appetite loss. Orange urine. Continue. Tell doctor at next visit. Infrequent: Red, peeling or Discontinue. Call doctor right blistering skin; away. sore throat; fever; swallowing difficulty; unusual bruising; aching joints or muscles; jaundice. Dizziness. Continue. Call doctor when convenient. Rare: Painful urination; Discontinue. Call doctor right low back pain; away. numbness, tingling, burning feeling in feet and hands. OVERDOSE Symptoms: Less urine, bloody urine, coma. What to do: Dial 0 (operator) or 911 (emergency) for an ambulance or medical help. Then give first aid immediately. See emergency information. WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Don't take if: You are allergic to any sulfa drug. Before you start, consult your doctor: If you are allergic to carbonic anhydrase inhibitors, oral antidiabetics or thiazide or loop diuretics. If you are allergic by nature. If you have liver or kidney disease. If you have porphyria. If you have developed anemia from use of any drug. Over age 60: Adverse reactions and side effects may be more frequent and severe than in younger persons. Pregnancy: Risk ot unborn child outweighs drug benefits. Don't use. Breast-feeding: Drug passes into milk. Avoid drug or discontinue nursing until you finish medicine. Consult doctor for advice on maintaining milk supply. Infants and Children: Don't give to infants younger than 1 month. Prolonged use: May enlarge thyroid gland. You may become more susceptible to infections caused by germs not responsive to this drug. Request frequent blood counts, liver- and kidney-function studies. Skin and sunlight: May cause rash or intensify sunburn in areas exposed to sun or sunlamp. Driving, piloting or hazardous work: Avoid if you feel dizzy. Otherwise, no problems expected. Discontinuing: Don't discontinue without doctor's advice until you complete prescribed dose, even though symptoms diminish or disappear. Others: Drink 2 quarts of liquid each day to prevent adverse reactions. If you require surgery, tell anesthetist you take sulfa. Pentothal anesthesia should not be used. POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER DRUGS ________________________________________________________________________ Generic name or drug class Combined effect Aminobenzoate potassium Possible decreased sulfa effect. Antibiotics Decreased sulfa effect. Anticoagulants (oral) Increased anticoagulant effect. Anticonvulsants (hydantoin) Toxic effect on brain. Aspirin Increased sulfa effect. Calcium supplements Decreased sulfa effect. Digoxin Decreased digoxin effect. Iron supplements Decreased sulfa effect. Isoniazid Possible anemia. Methenamine Possible kidney blockage. Methotrexate Increased methotrexate effect. Oxyphenbutazone Increased sulfa effect. Para-aminosalicylic acid (PAS) Decreased sulfa effect. Penicillins Decreased penicillin effect. Phenylbutazone Increased sulfa effect. Probenecid Increased sulfa effect. Sulfinpyrazone Increased sulfa effect. Sulfonureas May increase hypoglycemic action. Trimethoprim Increased sulfa effect. Vitamin C Possible kidney damage. Avoid large doses of vitamin C. POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER SUBSTANCES ________________________________________________________________________ Interacts with Combined effect Alcohol: Increased alcohol effect. Beverages: Less than Kidney damage. 2 quarts of fluid daily. Cocaine: None expected. Foods: None expected. Marijuana: None expected. Tobacco: None expected. ÕÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ͸ ³ ³ ³ ------High Blood Pressure------ ³ ³ ³ ³ A. Captopril ³ ³ B. Clonidine Hydrochloride ³ ³ C. Hydralazine Hydrochloride ³ ³ D. Methyldopa ³ ³ E. Metoprolol Tartrate ³ ³ F. Prazosin Hydrochloride ³ ³ G. Hydrochlorothiazide ³ ³ H. Triamterine ³ ³ ³ ÔÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ; CAPTOPRIL Brand Name: Capoten Usage: Contol high blood pressure; aid in relief of heart failure. Possible Side Effects: Increased heart rate, low blood pressure, loss of taste, lack of appetite, rash, itching, dizziness, fainting. Interactions With Other Drugs: Inflammation reducing drugs including aspirin: may reduce effectiveness. Potassium supplements: increased risk of too high a level of Potassium. Antacids: Decreased captopril effect. Other Considerations: Report any sign of infection (sore throat, fever) to doctor. Take 1 hour before meals. Avoid sudden changes in position as may cause dizziness. CLONIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE Brand Names: Catapres, Catapres-TTS Usage: Control high blood pressure; to suppress abstinance symptoms during narcotics withdrawal. Possible Side Effects: Drowsiness, dizziness, fatigue, sedation, nervousness, headache, dizziness on changing position quickly, mouth dryness, constipation, itching. Interactions With Other Drugs: Antidepressants: may increase effect of Catepres. Use together cautiously. Propranolol: Unpredictable blood pressure response. Other Considerations: Take drug exactly as prescribed. Do not discontinue abruptly. May cause drowsiness, but tolerance to this will develop. Avoid sudden position changes to minimize dizziness. Press ENTER to continue c HYDRALAZINE HYDROCHLORIDE Brand Names: Apresoline, Hydralyn, Rolazine Usage: Reduce high blood pressure, aid in relieving congestive heart failure, by injection to reduce high blood pressure quickly. Possible Side Effects: Headache, dizziness on changing position quickly, increased heart rate, angina, palpitations, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, decreased appetite, rash, weight gain. Interactions With Other Drugs: Diazoxide: May cause severe lowering of blood pressure. Use together cautiously. Other Considerations: Call doctor immediately on development of sore throat, fever, muscle and joint aches, skin rash). Take drug exactly as prescribed. Do not discontinue suddenly. Take with meals to increase absorption. METHYLDOPA Brand Name: Aldomet Usage: For long lasting mild to severe high blood pressure. Possible Side Effects: Sedation, headache, weakness, dizziness, decreased mental acuity, depression, nightmares, decreased heart rate, swelling, weight gain, dry mouth, nasal stuffiness, diarrhea, skin rash, drug-induced fever. Interactions With Other Drugs: Norepinephrine, phenothiazines, certain antidepressants, amphetamines: May increase blood pressure. Use with caution. Other Considerations: Report any side effects, particularly unexplained fever, to doctor. Weigh daily. Notify doctor of any weight increase. Urine may turn dark in toilet bowls treated with bleach. Take drug exactly as prescribed. Do not stop drug suddenly. Minimize dizziness by rising slowly and avoiding sudden position changes. Mouth dryness can be relieved with sugarless chewing gum, sour hard candy, or ice chips. METOPROLOL TARTRATE Brand Names: Lopressor Usage: To reduce high blood pressure. Possible Side Effects: Fatigue, lethargy, decreased heart rate, low blood pressure, congestive heart failure, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, rahs, fever. Interactions With Other Drugs: Insulin, hypoglycemic drugs: can alter dosage requirements in previously stabilized diabetics. Cardiac medications: excessively slow heart rate. Barbiturates, rifampin: May decrease effect of metoprolol. Chlorpromazine, cimetidine: May increase effect of metoprolol. Indomethacin: decrease in effectiveness of metoprolol. Other Considerations: Do not discontinue drug abruptly. Call doctor if unpleasant side effects develop. Give consistently with meals. Food may increase absorption. PRAZOSIN HYDROCHLORIDE Brand Name: Minipress Usage: Mild to moderate high blood pressure Possible Side Effects: Dizziness, headache, drowsiness, weakness, depression, palpitations, blurred vision, dry mouth, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal cramps, constipation, nausea. Interactions With Other Drugs: Propranolol: fainting may occur. Sit or lie down if you feel dizzy. Other Considerations: Take exactly as prescribed. Do not discontinue suddenly. Call doctor if unpleasant side effects develop. Rise slowly and avoid sudden position changes to minimize dizziness. Mouth dryness can be relieved with sugarless chewing gum, sour hard candy, or ice chips. HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE BRAND NAMES Aldactazide Hydroserp Oretic Aldoril Hydroserpine Oreticyl Apo-Hydro Hydrotensin Reserpazide Butaserpazide Hydrozide-Z-50 Ser-Ap-Es Butizide Hyperetic Serpasil-Esidrix Diuchlor H Inderide Singoserp-Esidrix Diupres Mallopress SK-Hydrochlorothiazide Dyazide Maxzide Spironazide Esidrix Mictrin Thiuretic Esimil Moduretic Timolide H-H-R Naquival Timolol and H. Hydrid Natrimax Tri-Hydroserpine Hydro-Aquil Nefrol Unipres Hydrochlor. Intensol Neo-Codema Urozide HydroDIURIL Novohydrazide Zide Hydropres BASIC INFORMATION Habit forming? No Prescription needed? Yes Available as generic? Yes Drug class: Antihypertensive, diuretic (thiazide) USES Controls, but doesn't cure high, high blood pressure. Reduces fluid retention (edema). DOSAGE & USAGE INFORMATION How to take: Tablet or liquid--Swallow with liquid. If you can't swallow whole, crumble tablet and take with liquid or food. When to take: At the same time each day. If you forget a dose: Take as soon as you remember up to 2 hours late. If more than 2 hours, wait for next scheduled dose (don't double this dose). What drug does: Forces sodium and water excretion, reducing body fluid. Relaxes muscle cells of small arteries. Reduced body fluid and relaxed arteries lower blood pressure. Time lapse before drug works: 4 to 6 hours. May require several weeks to lower blood pressure. Don't take with: See interaction column and consult doctor. Non-prescription drugs without consulting doctor. POSSIBLE ADVERSE REACTIONS OR SIDE EFFECTS Symptoms What to do ______________________________________________________________________ Life-threatening: None expected. Common: None expected. Infrequent: Blurred vision, Discontinue. Call doctor severe abdominal pain, right away. nausea, vomiting, irregular heartbeat, weak pulse. Dizziness, mood Continue. Call doctor when change, headache, convenient. weakness, tiredness, weight changes. Dry mouth, thirst. Continue. Tell doctor at next visit. Rare: Rash or hives. Discontinue. Seek emergency treatment. Sore throat, Discontinue. Call doctor fever, jaundice. right away. OVERDOSE Symptoms: Cramps, weakness, drowsiness, weak pulse, coma. What to do: Dial 0 (operaotr) or 911 (emergency) for an ambulance or medical help. Then give first aid immediately. See emergency information. WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Don't take if: You are allergic to any thiazide diuretic drug. Before you start, consult your doctor: If you are allergic to any sulfa drug. If you have gout. If you have liver, pancreas or kidney disorder. Over age 60: Adverse reactions and side effects may be more frequent and severe than in younger persons, especially dizziness and excessive potassium loss. Pregnancy: Risk to unborn child outweighs drug benefits. Don't use. Breast-feeding: Drug passes into milk. Avoid drug or discontinue nursing. Infants & children: No problems expected. Prolonged use: You may need medicine to treat high blood pressure for the rest of your life. Skin and sunlight: May cause rash or intensify sunburn in areas exposed to sun or sunlamp. Driving, piloting or hazardous work: Don't drive or pilot aircraft until you learn how medicine affects you. Don't work around dangerous machinery. Don't climb ladders or work in high places. Danger increases if you drink alcohol or take medicine affecting alertness and reflexes, such as antihistamines, tranquilizers, sedatives, pain medicine, narcotics and mind-altering drugs. Others: Hot weather and fever may cause dehydration and drop in blood pressure. Dose may require temporary adjustment. Weigh daily and report any unexpected weight decreases to your doctor. May cause rise in uric acid, leading to gout. May cause blood-sugar rise in diabetics. POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER DRUGS Generic name or drug class Combined effect ______________________________________________________________________ ACE inhibitors: captopril, Decreased blood pressure. enalapril, lisinopril Allopurinol Decreased allopurinol effect. Amiodarone Increased risk of heartbeat irregularity due to low potassium. Amphotericin B Increased potassium. Antidepressants, Dangerous drop in blood tricyclic pressure. Avoid combination unless under medical supervision. Antidiabetic agents (oral) Increased blood sugar. Antihypertensives Increased hypertensive effect. Barbiturates Increased hydrochlorothiazide effect. Beta-adrenergic blockers Increased antihypertensive effect. Dosages of both drugs may require adjustments. Calcium Supplements Increased calcium in blood. Cholestyramine Decreased hydrochlorothiazide effect. Colestipol Decreased hydrochlorothiazide effect. Cortisone drugs Excessive potassium loss that causes dangerous heart rhythms. Digitalis preparations Excessive potassium loss that causes dangerous heart rhythms. Diuretics (thiazide) Increased effect of other thiazide diuretics. Indapamide Increased diuretic effect Indomethacin Decreased hydrochlorothiazide effect. Labetolol Increased antihypertensive effects. Lithium Increased effect of lithium. MAO inhibitors Increased hydrochlorothiazide effect. Nitrates Excessive blood pressure drop. Opiates Dizziness or weakness when standing up or after sitting or lying down. POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER SUBSTANCES Interacts with Combined effect ______________________________________________________________________ Alcohol: Dangerous blood pressure drop. Beverages: None expected. Cocaine: None expected. Foods: Licorice. Excessive potassium loss that causes dangerous heart thythms. Marijuana: May increase blood pressure. Tobacco: None expected. TRIAMTERENE BRAND NAMES Dyazide Maxzide Dyrenium BASIC INFORMATION Habit forming? No Prescription needed? Yes Available as generic? No Drug class: Antihypertensive, diuretic. USES Reduces fluid retention (edema) Reduces potassium loss. DOSAGE AND USAGE INFORMATION How to take: Capsule--Swallow with liquid or food to lessen stomach irritation. If you can't swallow whole, open capsule and take with liquid or food. When to take: *1 dose per day--take after breakfast. *More than 1 dose per day--take last dose no later than 6 pm. If you forget a dose: Take as soon as you remember up to 6 hours late. If more than 6 hours, wait for next scheduled dose (don't double this dose). What drug does: Increases urine production to eliminate sodium and water from body while conserving potassium. Time lapse before drug works: 2 hours. May require 2 to 3 days for maximum benefit. Don't take with: See interaction column and consult doctor. POSSIBLE ADVERSE REACTIONS OR SIDE EFFECTS Symptoms What to do ______________________________________________________________________ Life-threatening: Hives, rash, intense Seek emergency treatment itching, faintness immediately. soon after a dose (anaphylaxis). Common: None expected. Infrequent: Drowsiness, thirst, Discontinue. Call doctor dry mouth, confusion, right away. irregular heartbeat, shortness of breath, kidney stones, unusual tiredness, weakness. Diarrhea Continue. Call doctor when convenient. Anxiety Continue. Tell doctor at next visit. Rare: Rash, sore throat, Discontinue. Call doctor fever, red or inflamed right away. tongue, unusual bleeding or bruising. Headache Continue. Tell doctor at next visit. OVERDOSE Symptoms: Lethargy, nausea, vomiting, hypotension, irregular heartbeat, coma. What to do: Dial 0 (operator) or 911 (emergency) for an ambulance or medical help. Then give first aid immediately. If patient is unconscious and not breathing, give mouth-to-mouth breathing. If there is no heartbeat, use cardiac massage and mouth-to-mouth breathing (CPR). Don't try to make patient vomit. If you can't get help quickly, take patient to nearest emergency facility. See emergency information. WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Don't take if: You are allergic to triamterene. You have had severe liver or kidney disease. Before you start, consult your doctor: If you have gout, diabetes, kidney stones. If you will have surgery within 2 months, including dental surgery, requiring general or spinal anesthesia. Over age 60: Warm weather or fever can decrease blood pressure. Dose may require adjustment. Extended use can increase blood clots. Pregnancy: No proven harm to unborn child. Avoid if possible. Breast-feeding: Present in milk. Avoid. Infants and children: Used infrequently. Use only under medical supervision. Prolonged use: Potassium retention which may lead to heart-rhythm problems. Skin and sunlight: May cause rash or intensify sunburn in areas exposed to sun or sunlamp. Driving, piloting or hazardous work: Avoid if you feel drowsy or confused. Otherwise, no problems expected. Discontinuing: Don't discontinue without consulting doctor. Dose may require gradual reduction if you have taken drug for a long time. Doses of other drugs may also require adjustment. Others: No problems expected. POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER DRUGS Generic name or drug class Combined effect ______________________________________________________________________ ACE inhibitors: Possible excessive potassium captopril, enalapril, in blood. lisinopril. Amiloride Dangerous retention of potassium. Amiodarone Increased risk of heartbeat irregularity due to low potassium. Antihypertensives, other Increased effect of other antihypertensives. Calcium supplements Increased calcium in blood. Digitalis preparations Possible decreased digitalis effect. Indomethacin Possible acute renal failure. Lithium Increased lithium effect. Nitrates Excessive blood pressure drop. Potassium supplements Possible excessive potassium retention. Spironolactone Dangerous retention of potassium. POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER SUBSTANCES Interacts with Combined effect ______________________________________________________________________ Alcohol: None expected. Beverages: None expected. Cocaine: Decreased triamterene effect. Foods: Salt. Don't restrict unless directed by doctor. Marijuana: Daily use--Fainting likely. Tobacco: None expected. ÕÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ͸ ³ ³ ³ ------Cardiac and Circulatory------ ³ ³ ³ ³ A. Digitalis Preparations ³ ³ B. Dipyridamole ³ ³ C. Disopyramide ³ ³ D. Inderal ³ ³ E. Isoxsuprine ³ ³ F. Nitrates ³ ³ G. Procardia ³ ³ H. Sansert ³ ³ ³ ÔÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ; DIGITALIS PREPARATIONS BRAND AND GENERIC NAMES (Generic name in capitals) Crystodigin Gitaligen Crystogin GITALIN Digifortis Lanoxicaps Digiglusin Lanoxin DIGITALIS Natigozine DIGITOXIN Novodigoxin DIGOXIN Purodigin BASIC INFORMATION Habit forming? No Prescription needed? Yes Available as generic? Yes Drug class: Digitalis preparations USES Strengthens weak heart-muscle contractions to prevent congestive heart failure. Corrects irregular heartbeat. DOSAGE AND USAGE INFORMATION How to take: Tablet or capsule--Swallow with liquid. If you can't swallow shole, crumble tablet or open capsule and take with liquid or food. Liquid--Dilute dose in beverage before swallowing. When to take: At the same time each day. If you forget a dose: Take as soon as you remember up to 12 hours late. If more than 12 hours, wait for next scheduled dose (don't double this dose). What drug does: Strengthens heart-muscle contraction. Delays nerve impulses to heart. Time lapse before drug works: May require regular use for a week or more. Don't take with: Non-prescription drugs without consulting doctor. See interaction column and consult doctor. POSSIBLE ADVERSE REACTIONS OR SIDE EFFECTS Symptoms What To Do Life-threatening: None expected Common: Appetite loss, diarrhea Continue. Call doctor when convenient. Infrequent: Drowsiness, lethargy, Discontinue. Call doctor disorientation. right away. Rare: Rash, hives Discontinue. Call doctor right away. Double or yellow- Continue. Call doctor green vision; when convenient. enlarged, sensitive male breasts; tiredness; weakness. OVERDOSE Symptoms: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, vision disturbances with halos around lights, irregular heartbeat, confusion, hallucinations, convulsions. What to do: Dial 0 (operator) or 911 (emergency) for an ambulance or medical help. Then give first aid immediately. See emergency information. WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Don't take if: You are allergic to any digitalis preparation. Your heartbeat is slower than 50 beats per minute. Before you start, consult your doctor: If you have taken another digitalis preparation in past 2 weeks. If you have taken a diuretic within 2 weeks. If you have liver or kidney disease. If you have a thyroid disorder. If you will have surgery within 2 months, including dental surgery, requiring general of spinal anesthesia. Over age 60: Adverse reactions and side effects may be more frequent and severe than in younger persons. Pregnancy: Studies inconclusive on harm to unborn child. Consult your doctor. Breast-feeding: Drug filters into milk. May harm child. Avoid. Infants and children: Use only under medical supervision. Prolonged use: No problems expected. Skin and sunlight: No problems expected. Driving, piloting or hazardous work: Possible vision disturbances. Otherwise, no problems expected. Discontinuing: Don't stop without doctor's advice. Others: No problems expected. POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER DRUGS Generic Name or Class of Drugs Combined Effect Albuterol Increased risk of heartbeat irregularity. Amiodarone Increased digitalis effect. Antacids Decreased digitalis effect. Anticonvilsants Increased digitalis (hydantoin) effect at first, then decreased. Beta-adrenergic blockers Increased digitalis effect. Calcium supplements Decreased digitalis effect. Cortisone drugs Digitalis toxicity. Diuretics Possible digitalis toxicity. Ephedrine Disturbed heart rhythm. Avoid. Epinephrine Disturbed heart rhythm. Avoid. Flecainide May increase digitalis blood level. Guanethidine Increased digitalis effect. Indapamide Excessive potassium loss that may cause irregular heartbeat. Laxatives Decreased digitalis effect. Oxyphenbutazone Decreased digitalis effect. Phenobarbital Decreased digitalis effect. Phenylbutazone Decreased digitalis effect. Potassium supplements Overdosage of either drug may cause severe heartbeat irregularity. Quinidine Increased digitalis effect. Rauwolfia alkaloids Increased digitalis effect. Thyroid hormones Digitalis toxicity. POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER SUBSTANCES Interacts With Combined Effect Alcohol None expected. Beverages Caffeine drinks. Irregular heartbeat. Avoid. Cocaine Irregular heartbeat. Avoid. Foods None expected. Marijuana Decreased digitalis effect. Tobacco Irregular heartbeat. Avoid. DIPYRIDAMOLE BRAND NAMES Apo-Dipyridamole Pyridamole Persantine SK-Dipyridamole BASIC INFORMATION Habit forming? No Prescription needed? U.S.: yes - Canada: No Available as generic? Yes Drug class: Coronary vasodilator USES Reduces frequency and intensity of angina attacks. Prevents blood clots after heart surgery. DOSAGE AND USAGE INFORMATION How to take: Tablet or capsule - swallow with liquid. If you can't swallow whole, crumble tablet or open capsule and take with liquid. When to take: 1 hour before meals. If you forget a dose: Take as soon as you remember up to 2 hours late. If more than 2 hours, wait for next scheduled dose (don't double this dose). What drug does: Probably dilates blood vessels to increase oxygen to heart. Prevents platelet clumping, which causes blood clots. Time lapse before drug works: 3 months of continual use. POSSIBLE ADVERSE REACTIONS OR SIDE EFFECTS Symptoms What to do Life-threatening: None expected. Common: None expected. Infrequent: * Dizziness, fainting, Discontinue. Call doctor headache. right away. *Red flush, rash, Continue. Call doctor nausea, vomiting, when convenient. cramps, weakness. Rare: None expected. OVERDOSE Symptoms: Decreased blood pressure; weak, rapid pulse; cold, clammy skin; collapse. What to do: *Dial 0 (operator) or 911 (emergency) for an ambulance or medical help. Then give first aid immediately. *If patient is unconscious and not breathing, give mouth-to-mouth breathing. If there is no heartbeat, use cardiac massage and mouth-to-mouth breathing (CPR). Don't try to make patient vomit. If you can't get help quickly, take patient to nearest emergency facility. *See emergency information. WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Don't take if: You are allergic to dipyridamole. You are recovering from a heart attack. Before you start, consult your doctor: If you have low blood pressure. If you have liver disease. Over age 60: Begin treatment with small doses. Pregnancy: No proven harm to unborn child. Avoid if possible. Breast-feeding: No proven problems. Consult doctor. Infants and children: Not recommended. Prolonged use: No problems expected. Skin and sunlight: No problems expected. Driving, piloting or hazardous work: Avoid if you feel dizzy. Otherwise, no problems expected. Discontinuing: Don't discontinue without doctor's advice until you complete prescribed dose, even though symptoms diminish or disappear. Others: Drug increases your ability to be active without angina pain. Avoid excessive physical exertion that might injure heart. POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER DRUGS Generic Name or Drug Class Combined Effect Anticoagulants (oral) Increased anticoagulant effect. Bleeding tendency. Antihypertensives Increased antihypertensive effect. Aspirin Increased dipyridamole effect. Dose may need adjustment. POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER SUBSTANCES Interacts With Combined Effect Alcohol May lower blood pressure excessively. Beverages: None expected. Cocaine No proven problems. Foods Decreased dipyridamole absorption unless taken 1 hour before eating. Marijuana Daily use--Decreased dipyridamole effect. Tobacco May decrease dipyridamole Nicotine effect. DISOPYRAMIDE BRAND NAMES Norpace Rythmodan Norpace CR Rythmodan-LA BASIC INFORMATION Habit forming? No Prescription needed? Yes Available as generic? Yes Drug class: Antiarrhythmic USES Corrects heart rhythm disorders. DOSAGE AND USAGE INFORMATION How to take: Tablet or capsule--Swallow with liquid. If you can't swallow whole, crumble tablet or open capsule and take with liquid or food. When to take: At the same times each day. If you forget a dose: Take as soon as you remember up to 2 hours late. If more than 2 hours, wait for next scheduled dose (don't double this dose). What drug does: Delays nerve impulses to heart to regulate heartbeat. Time lapse before drug works: Begins in 30 to 60 minutes. Must use for 5 to 7 days to determine effectiveness. POSSIBLE ADVERSE REACTIONS OR SIDE EFFECTS Symptoms What to do Life-threatening: None expected. Common: Hypoglycemia Discontinue. Call doctor right away. Dry mouth, constipation, Continue. Call doctor painful or difficult when convenient. urination, rapid weight gain. Infrequent: Dizziness, fainting, Discontinue. Call doctor confusion, nervousness, right away. depression, chest pain, slow or fast heartbeat. Swollen feet. Continue. Call doctor when convenient. Rare: Sore throat with Discontinue. Call doctor fever, jaundice. right away. Eye pain, diminished Continue. Call doctor sex drive. when convenient. OVERDOSE Symptoms: Blood-pressure drop, irregular heartbeat. What to do: *Dial 0 (operator) or 911 (emergency) for an ambulance or medical help. Then give first aid immediately. *If patient is unconscious and not breathing, give mouth-to-mouth breathing. If there is no heartbeat, use cardiac massage and mouth-to-mouth breathing (CPR). Don't try to make patient vomit. If you can't get help quickly, take patient to nearest emergency facility. *See emergency information. WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Don't take if: You are allergic to disopyramide or any antiarrhythmic. You have second- or third-degree heart block. Before you start, consult your doctor: If you react unfavorably to other antiarrhythmic drugs. If you have had heart disease. If you have low blood pressure. If you have liver disease. If you have glaucoma. If you have enlarged prostate. If you have myasthenia gravis. If you take digitalis preparations or diuretics. Over age 60: May require reduced dose. More likely to have difficulty urinating or be constipated. More likely to have blood-pressure drop. Pregnancy: No proven harm to unborn child. Avoid if possible. Breast-feeding: Drug passes into milk. Avoid drug or discontinue nursing until you finish medicine. Consult doctor for advice on maintaining milk supply. Infants and children: Safety not established. Don't use. Prolonged use: No problems expected. Skin and sunlight: No problems expected. Driving, piloting or hazardous work: Don't drive or pilot aircraft until you learn how medicine affects you. Don't work around dangerous machinery. Don't climb ladders or work in high places. Danger increases if you drink alcohol or take medicine affecting alertness and reflexes, such as antihistamines, tranquilizers, sedatives, pain medicine, narcotics, or mind-altering drugs. Discontinuing: Don't discontinue without doctor's advice until you complete prescribed dose, even though symptoms diminish or disappear. Others: If new illness, injury or surgery occurs, tell doctors of disopyramide use. POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER DRUGS Generic Name or Drug Class Combined Effect Ambenonium Decreased ambenonium effect. Anticholinergics Increased anticholinergic effect. Anticoagulants (oral) Increased anticoagulant effect. Antihypertensives Increased antihypertensive effect. Antimyasthenics Decreased antimyasthenic effect. Flecainide Possible irregular heartbeat. Tocainide Increased likelihood of adverse reactions with either drug. POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER SUBSTANCES Interacts With Combined Effect Alcohol Decreased blood pressure and blood sugar. Use caution. Beverages None expected. Cocaine Irregular heartbeat. Foods None expected. Marijuana Unpredictable. May decrease disopyramide effect. Tobacco May decrease disopyramide effect. PROPRANOLOL BRAND NAMES Apo-Propranolol Inderide Detensol Novopranol Inderal Panolol Inderal LA pms-Propranolol BASIC INFORMATION Habit forming? No Prescription needed? Yes Available as generic? Yes Drug class: Beta-adrenergic blocker USES .Reduces angina attacks. .Stabilizes irregular heartbeat. .Lowers blood pressure. .Reduces frequency of migraine headaches. (Does not relieve headache pain.) .Other uses prescribed by your doctor. DOSAGE & USAGE INFORMATION How to take: Tablet, liquid or extended-release capsule--Swallow with liquid. If you can't swallow whole, crumble tablet or open capsule and take with liquid or food. Don't crush capsule. When to take: With meals or immediately after. If you forget a dose: Take as soon as you remember. Return to regular schedule, but allow 3 hours between doses. What drug does: .Blocks certain actions of sympathetic nervous system. .Lowers heart's oxygen requirements. .Slows nerve impulses through heart. .Reduces blood vessel contraction in heart, scalp and other body parts. Time lapse before drug works: 1 to 4 hours. Don't take with: Non-prescription drugs or drugs in interaction column without consulting doctor. POSSIBLE ADVERSE REACTIONS OR SIDE EFFECTS Symptoms What to do ___________________________________________________________________ Life-threatening: Congestive heart failure. Discontinue. Seek emergency treatment. Common: .Pulse slower than 50 Discontinue. Call doctor beats per minute. right away. .Drowsiness, fatigue, Continue. Call doctor numbness or tingling when convenient. of fingers or toes, dizziness, diarrhea, nausea, weakness. .Cold hands or feet; Continue. Tell doctor dry mouth, eyes and at next visit. skin. Infrequent: .Hallucinations, Discontinue. Call doctor nightmares, insomnia, right away. headache, difficult breathing, joint pain, anxiety. .Confusion, reduced Continue. Call doctor when alertness, depression, convenient. impotence. .Constipation. Continue. Tell doctor at next visit. Rare: .Rash, sore throat, Discontinue. Call doctor fever. right away. .Unusual bleeding and Continue. Call doctor when bruising; dry, burning convenient. eyes; impotence. OVERDOSE Symptoms: Weakness, slow or weak pulse, blood-pressure drop, fainting, difficulty breathing, convulsions, cold and sweaty skin. What to Do: .Dial 0 (operator) or 911 (emergency) for an ambulance or medical help. Then give first aid immediately. .See emergency information. WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Don't take if: .You are allergic to any beta-adrenergic blocker. .You have asthma. .You have hay fever symptoms. .You have taken MAO inhibitors in past 2 weeks. Before you start, consult your doctor: .If you have heart disease or poor circulation to the extremities. .If you have hay fever, asthma, chronic bronchitis, emphysema. .If you have overactive thyroid function. .If you have impaired liver or kidney function. .If you will have surgery within 2 months, including dental surgery, requiring general or spinal anesthesia. .If you have diabetes or hypoglycemia. Over age 60: Adverse reactions and side effects may b emore frequent and severe than in younger persons. Pregnancy: Risk to unborn child outweighs drug benefits. Don't use. Breast-feeding: Drug passes into milk. Avoid drug or discontinue nursing until you finish medicine. Consult doctor for advice on maintaining milk supply. Infants and children: Not recommended. Prolonged use: Weakens heart muscle contractions. Skin and sunlight: No problems expected. Driving, piloting or hazardous work: Don't drive or pilot aircraft until you learn how medicine affects you. Don't work around dangerous machinery. Don't climb ladders or work in high places. Danger increases if you drink alcohol or take medicine affecting alertness and reflexes. Discontinuing: Don't discontinue without consulting doctor. Dose may require gradual reduction if you have taken drug for a long time. Doses of other drugs may also require adjustment. Others: May mask hypoglycemia. POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER DRUGS Generic Name or Drug Class Combined Effect _______________________________________________________________________ ACE inhibitors: Increased antihypertensive captopril, enalapril, effects of both drugs. lisinopril Dosages may require adjustment. Antidiabetics Increased antidiabetic effect. Antihistamines Decreased antihistamine effect. Antihypertensives Increased antihypertensive effect. Barbiturates Increased barbiturate effect. Dangerous sedation. Beta-agonists Decreased beta-agonist effect. Betaxolol eyedrops Possible increased propronalol effect. Digitalis preparations Can either increase or decrease heart rate. Improves irregular heartbeat. Encainide Increased effect of toxicity on heart muscle. Indomethacin Decreased effect of propranolol. Insulin Hypoglycemic effects may be prolonged. Levobunolol eyedrops Possible increased propranolol effect. Molindone Increased tranquilizer effect. Narcotics Increased narcotic effect. Dangerous sedation. Nitrates Possible excessive blood-pressure drop. Non-steroidal Decreased antihypertensive effect anti-inflammatory of propranolol. drugs (NSAIDS) Phenytoin Decreased propranolol effect. Quinidine Slows heart excessively. Reserpine Increased reserpine effect. Excessive sedation and depression. Rifampin Decreased propranolol effect. Timolol eyedrops Possible increased propranolol effect. Tocainide May worsen congestive heart failure. Verapamil Increased effect of both drugs. _______________________________________________________________________ POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER SUBSTANCES Interacts with Combined effect _______________________________________________________________________ Alcohol Excessive blood-pressure drop. Avoid. Beverages None expected. Cocaine Irregular heartbeat. Avoid. Foods None expected. Marijuana Daily use--impaired circulation to hands and feet. Tobacco Possible irregular heartbeat. ISOXSUPRINE BRAND NAMES Vasodilan Vasoprine BASIC INFORMATION Habit forming? No Prescription needed? Yes Available as generic? Yes Drug class: Vasodilator USES Improves poor blood circulation. DOSAGE AN USAGE INFORMATION How to take: Tablet--Swallow with liquid or food to lessen stomach irritation. If you can't swallow whole, crumble tablet and take with liquid or food. When to take: At the same times each day. If you forget a dose: Take as soon as you remember up to 2 hours late. If more than 2 hours, wait for next scheduled dose (don't double this dose). What drug does: Expands blood vessels, increasing flow and permitting distribution of oxygen and nutrients. Time lapse before drug works: 1 hour. POSSIBLE ADVERSE REACTIONS OR SIDE EFFECTS Symptoms What To Do Life-threatening: None expected. Common: Appetite loss, nausea, Discontinue. Call doctor vomiting. right away. Dizziness, faintness. Continue. Call doctor when convenient. Weakness, lethargy. Continue. Tell doctor at next visit. Infrequent: Rash. Discontinue. Call doctor right away. Rare: Rapid or irregular Discontinue. Call doctor heartbeat. right away. OVERDOSE Symptoms: Headache, dizziness, flush, vomiting, weakness, sweating, fainting, shortness of breath, coma. What to do: Dial 0 (operator) or 911 (emergency) for an ambulance or medical help. Then give first aid immediately. If patient is unconscious and not breathing, give mouth-to-mouth breathing. If there is no heartbeat, use cardiac massage and mouth-to-mouth breathing (CPR). Don't try to make patient vomit. If you can't get help quickly, take patient to nearest emergency facility. See emergency information. WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Don't take if: You are allergic to any vasodilator. You have any bleeding disease. Before you start, consult your doctor: If you have high blood pressure, hardening of the arteries or heart disease. If you plan to become pregnant within medication period. If you have glaucoma. Over age 60: Adverse reactions and side effects may be more frequent and severe than in younger persons. Pregnancy: Studies inconclusive on harm to unborn child. Decide with your doctor whether drug benefits justify risk to unborn child. Breast-feeding: No problems expected, but consult doctor. Infants and children: Not recommended. Prolonged use: No problems expected. Skin and sunlight: No problems expected, Driving, piloting or hazardous work: Avoid if you feel dizzy or faint. Otherwise, no problems expected. Discontinuing: Don't discontinue without doctor's advice until you complete prescribed dose, even though symptoms diminish or disappear. Others: Be cautious when arising from lying or sitting position, when climbing stairs, or if dizziness occurs. POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER DRUGS Generic Name or Drug Class Combined Effect None POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER SUBSTANCES Interacts With Combined Effect Alcohol None expected. Beverages Decreased stomach Milk irritation. Cocaine Decreased blood circulation to extremities. Avoid. Foods None expected. Marijuana Rapid heartbeat. Tobacco Decreased isoxsuprine effect. NITRATES BRAND NAMES: Ang-O-Span, Cardilate, Coronex, Dilatrate-SR, Duotrate, The following are listed under their generic names (in capitals). ERYTHRITYL TETRANITRATE ISOSORBIDE DINITRATE Glyceryl Trinitrate Isotrate Iso-Bid Kaytrate Isochron Klavikordal Isogard Naptrate Isonate N-G-C Isonate TR Niong Isordil Nitro-Bid Nitrobon NITROGLYCERIN Nitrocap Nitroglyn Nitrocap T.D. Nitrol Nitrocardin Nitrolin Nitrodisc Nitro-Long Nitro-Dur Nitronet Nitrogard-SR Nitrong Nitrospan Nitrostablin Nitrostat Nitro-Time Novosorbide Onset PENTAERYTHRITOL TETRANITRATE Pentestan Pentol Pentol S.A. Pentraspan Pentraspan SR Pentritol Pentylan Peritrate Peritrate SA P.E.T.N. Sorate Sorbide Sorbide T.D. Sorbitrate Sorbitrate SA Susadrin Tranderm-Nitro Trates Tridil Vaso-80 Vasoglyn BASIC INFORMATION Habit forming? No Prescription needed? Yes Available as generic? Yes Drug class: Antianginal (nitrate) USES Reduces frequency and severity of angina attacks. DOSAGE AND USAGE INFORMATION How to take: *Extended-release tablets or capsules Swallow each dose whole with liquid. *Chewable tablet Chew tablet at earliest sign of angina, and hold in mouth for 2 minutes. *Regular tablet or capsule Swallow whole with liquid. Don't crush, chew or open. *Ointment Apply as directed. *Sublingual tablets Place under tongue every 3 to 5 minutes at earliest sign of angina. If you don't have complete relief with 3 or 4 tablets, call doctor. When to take: *Swallowed tablets Take at the same times each day, 1 or 2 hours after meals. *Ointment Follow prescription directions. If you forget a dose: Take as soon as you remember up to 2 hours late. If more than 2 hours, wait for next scheduled dose (don't double this dose). What drug does: Relaxes blood vessels, increasing blood flow to heart muscle. Time lapse before drug works: *Sublingual tablets 1 to 3 minutes. *Other forms 15 to 30 minutes. Will not stop an attack, but may prevent attacks. OVERDOSE Symptoms: Dizziness; blue fingernails and lips; fainting; shortness of breath; weak, fast heartbeat; convulsions. What to do: *Dial 0 (operator) or 911 (emergency) for an ambulance or medical help. Then give first aid immediately. *See section on emergency information. POSSIBLE ADVERSE REACTIONS OR SIDE EFFECTS Symptoms What to do Life-threatening: None expected. Common: Headache, flushed Continue. Tell doctor face and neck, dry at next visit. mouth, nausea, vomiting, rapid heartbeat. Infrequent: Fainting Discontinue. Call doctor right away. Restlessness, Continue. Call doctor Blurred vision. when convenient. Rare: Rash Discontinue. Call doctor right away. Severe irritation, Continue. Call doctor peeling. when convenient. WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Don't take if: You are allergic to nitrates, including nitroglycerin. Before you start, consult your doctor: If you are taking non-prescription drugs. If you plan to become pregnant within medication period. If you have glaucoma. If you have reacted badly to any vasodilator drug. If you drink alcoholic beverages or smoke marijuana. Over age 60: Adverse reactions and side effects may be more frequent and severe than in younger persons. Pregnancy: No proven harm to unborn child. Avoid if possible. Breast-feeding: No problems expected. Consult your doctor. Infants and children: Not recommended. Prolonged use: Drug may become less effective and require higher doses. Skin and sunlight: No problems expected. Driving, piloting or hazardous work: Don't drive or pilot aircraft until you learn how medicine affects you. Don't work around dangerous machinery. Don't climb ladders or work in high places. Danger increases if you drink alcohol or take medicine affecting alertness and reflexes. Discontinuing: Except for sublingual tablets, don't discontinue without doctor's advice until you complete prescribed dose, even though symptoms diminish or disappear. Others: If discomfort is not caused by angina, nitrate medication will not bring relief. Call doctor id discomfort persists. Periodic urine and laboratory blood studies of white cell counts recommended if you take nitrates. Keep sublingual tablets in original container. Always carry them with you, but keep from body heat if possible. POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER DRUGS Generic Name or Drug Class Combined Effect Anticholinergics Increased internal-eye pressure. Antidepressants Excessive blood-pressure (tricyclics) drop. Antihypertensives Excessive blood-pressure drop. Cholinergics Decreased cholinergic effect. Ephedrine Decreased nitrate effect. Labetolol Increased antihypertensive effects. Narcotics Excessive blood-pressure drop POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER SUBSTANCES Interacts With Combined Effect Alcohol Excessive blood-pressure drop Beverages None expected. Cocaine Flushed face and headache. Avoid. Marijuana Decreased nitrate effect. Tobacco Decreased nitrate effect. NIFEDIPINE BRAND NAMES Adalat Procardia BASIC INFORMATION Habit forming? No Prescription needed? Yes Available as generic? No Drug class: Calcium-channel blocker, antiarrhythmic, antianginal. USES .Prevents angina attacks. .Treats Reynaud's disease. .Treats high blood pressure. .Treats spasm of the esophagus. DOSAGE AND USAGE INFORMATION How to take: Capsule or extended-release tablet--Swallow with liquid. When to take: At the same times each day 1 hour before or 2 hours after eating. If you forget a dose: Take as soon as you remember up to 2 hours late. If more than 2 hours, wait for next scheduled dose (don't double this dose). What drug does: .Reduces work that heart must perform. .Reduces normal artery pressure. .Increases oxygen to heart muscle. Time lapse before drug works: 1 to 2 hours. Don't take with: See Interaction column and consult doctor. POSSIBLE ADVERSE REACTIONS OR SIDE EFFECTS Symptoms What To Do _______________________________________________________________________ Life-threatening: None expected. Common: Tiredness, flushing, Continue. Tell doctor swelling of feet, at next visit. ankles and abdomen. Infrequent: .Unusually fast or Discontinue. Call unusually slow doctor right away. heartbeat, wheezing, cough, shortness of breath. .Dizziness; numbness Continue. Call doctor or tingling in hands when convenient. or feet; swelling of ankles, feet, legs; difficult urination. .Nausea Continue. Tell doctor constipation. at next visit. Rare: .Transient blindness, Discontinue. Seek increased angina. emergency treatment. .Fainting, chest pain, Discontinue. Call fever, rash, jaundice, doctor right away. depression, psychosis. .Arthritis, hair loss. Continue. Call doctor vivid dreams. when convenient. .Headache. Continue. Tell doctor at next visit. OVERDOSE Symptoms: Unusually fast or unusually slow heartbeat, loss of consciousness, cardiac arrest. What to do: .Dial 0 (operator) or 911 (emergency) for an ambulance or medical help. Then give first aid immediately. .If patient is unconscious and not breathing, give mouth-to-mouth breathing. If there is no heartbeat, use cardiac massage and mouth-to-mouth breathing (CPR). Don't try to make patient vomit. If you can't get help quickly, take patient to nearest emergency facility. .See emergency information. WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Don't take if: .You are allergic to nifedipine. .You have very low blood pressure. Before you start, consult your doctor: .If you have kidney or liver disease. .If you have high blood pressure. .If you have heart disease other than coronary-artery disease. Over age 60: Adverse reactions and side effects may be more frequent and severe than in younger persons. Pregnancy: No proven harm to unborn child. Avoid if possible. Breast-feeding: Safety not established. Avoid if possible. Infants and children: Not recommended. Prolonged use: No problems expected. Skin and sunlight: Increased sensitivity to sunlight. Driving, piloting or hazardous work: Avoid if you feel dizzy. Otherwise, no problems expected. Discontinuing: Don't discontinue without doctor's advice until you complete prescribed dose, even though symptoms diminish or disappear. Others: .Learn to check your own pulse rate. If it drops to 50 beats per minute or lower, don't take nifedipine until you consult your doctor. .Drug may lower blood-sugar level if daily dose is more than 60 mg. POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER DRUGS Generic Name or Drug Class Combined effect _______________________________________________________________________ ACE inhibitors: Possible excessive captopril, enalapril, potassium in blood. lisinopril Dosages may need adjustment. Antiarrhythmics Possible increased effect and toxicity of each drug. Anticoagulants Possible increased (oral) anticoagulant effect. Anticonvulsants Increased (hydantoin) anticonvulsant effect. Antihypertensives Dangerous blood pressure drop. Dosage may need adjustment. Beta-adrenergic Possible irregular heartbeat. blockers May worsen congestive heart failure. Calcium Possible decreased nifedipine (large doses) effect. Carbamazepine May increase carbamazepine effect and toxicity. Cimetidine Possible increased nifedipine effect and toxicity. Disopyramide May cause dangerously slow, fast or irregular heartbeat. Diuretics Dangerous blood pressure drop. Lithium Possible decreased lithium effect. Nitrates Reduced angina attacks. Phenytoin Possible decreased nifedipine effect. Quinidine Increased quinidine effect. Rifampin Decreased nifedipine effect. Theophylline May increase theophylline effect and toxicity. Tocainide Increased likelihood of adverse reactions from either drug. Vitamin D Decreased nifedipine effect. (large doses) _______________________________________________________________________ POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER SUBSTANCES Interacts with Combined effect _______________________________________________________________________ Alcohol: Dangerously low blood pressure. Avoid. Beverages: None expected. Cocaine: Possible irregular heartbeat. Avoid. Foods: None expected. Marijuana: Possible irregular heartbeat. Avoid. Tobacco: Possible rapid heartbeat. Avoid. METHYSERGIDE BRAND NAMES Sansert BASIC INFORMATION Habit forming? Yes Prescription needed? Yes Available as generic? No Drug class: Vasoconstrictor (antiserotonin) USES Prevents migraine and other recurring vascular headaches. Not for acute attack. DOSAGE AND USAGE INFORMATION How to take: Tablet--Swallow with liquid or with food to lessen stomach irritation. If you can't swallow whole, crumble tablet and take with liquid or food. When to take: At the same times each day. If you forget a dose: Don't take missed dose. Wait for next scheduled dose (DON'T double this dose). What drug does: Blocks the action of serotonin, a chemical that constricts blood vessels. Time lapse before drug works: About 3 weeks. Don't take with: See interaction column and consult doctor. POSSIBLE ADVERSE REACTIONS OR SIDE EFFECTS Symptoms What to do _________________________________________________________________________ Life-threatening: None expected Common: .Itchy skin. Discontinue. Call doctor right away. .Nausea, vomiting, Continue. Call doctor when diarrhea, numbness convenient. or tingling of extremities. .Drowsiness, Continue. Tell doctor at next visit. constipation. Infrequent: .Anxiety, agitation, Discontinue. Call doctor right away. hallucinations, unusually fast or slow heartbeat. .Change in vision. Continue. Call doctor when convenient. Rare: .Extreme thirst, chest Discontinue. Call doctor right away. pain, shortness of breath, fever, pale or swollen extremities, leg cramps, lower back pain, side or groin pain. appetite loss, joint and muscle pain, rash, facial flush. .Painful or difficult Continue. Call doctor when convenient. urination. .Weight change, Continue. Tell doctor at next visit. hair loss, swollen feet and ankles. _____________________________________________________________________________ OVERDOSE Symptoms: Nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, severe diarrhea, lack of coordination, extreme thirst. What to do: Overdose unlikely to threaten life. If person takes much larger amount than prescribed, call doctor, poison-control center or hospital emergency room for instructions. WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Don't take if: .You are allergic to any antiserotonin. .You plan to become pregnant within medication period. .You have an infection. .You have a heart or blood-vessel disease. .You have a chronic lung disease. .You have a collagen (connective tissue) disorder. .You have impaired liver or kidney function. Before you start, consult your doctor: .If you have been allergic to any ergot preparation. .If you have had a peptic ulcer. Over age 60: Adverse reactions and side effects may be more frequent and severe than in younger persons. Pregnancy: Manufacturer suggests risk to unborn child outweighs drug benefits, even though studies are inconclusive. Breast-feeding: Drug probably passes into milk. Avoid drug or discontinue nursing until you finish medicine. Consult doctor for advice on maintaining milk supply. Infants and children: Not recommended. Prolonged use: Possible fibrosis, a condition in which scar tissue is deposited on heart valves, in lung tissue, blood vessels and internal organs. After 6 months, decrease dose over 2 to 3 weeks. Then discontinue for at least 2 months for re- evaluation. Skin and sunlight: No problems expected. Driving, piloting or hazardous work: Avoid if you feel drowsy or dizzy. Otherwise, no problems expected. Discontinuing: .Don't discontinue without consulting doctor. Dose may require gradual reduction if you have taken drug for a long time. doses of other drugs may also require adjustment. .Probably should discontinue drug if you don't improve after 3 weeks' use. Others: .Periodic laboratory tests for liver function and blood counts recommended. .Potential for abuse. .Some products contain tartrazine dye. Avoid, especially if you are allergic to aspirin. POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER DRUGS Generic Name or Drug Class Combined Effect _________________________________________________________________________ Ergot Preparations Unpredictable increased or decreased effect of either drug. Narcotics Decreased narcotic effect. POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER SUBSTANCES Interacts with Combined effect _________________________________________________________________________ Alcohol: None expected. However, alcohol may trigger a migraine headache. Beverages: Caffeine drinks. Decreased methysergide effect. Cocaine: May make headache worse. Foods: None expected. Avoid foods to which you are allergic. Marijuana: No proven problems. Tobacco: Blood-vessel constriction. Makes headache worse.