Pamiray

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Iopamidol

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Methylprednisolone-Mayne

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Methylprednisolone

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olmesartan

Generic Name: olmesartan (OL me SAR tan)

Brand Names: Benicar

What is olmesartan?

Olmesartan is in a group of drugs called angiotensin II receptor antagonists. Olmesartan keeps blood vessels from narrowing, which lowers blood pressure and improves blood flow.

Olmesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) in adults and children who are at least 6 years old. It is sometimes given together with other blood pressure medications.

Olmesartan may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

What is the most important information I should know about olmesartan?

Stop using this medication and tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant. Olmesartan can cause injury or death to the unborn baby if you take the medicine during your second or third trimester. You should not use this medication if you are allergic to olmesartan. Drinking alcohol can further lower your blood pressure and may increase certain side effects of olmesartan. Do not use potassium supplements or salt substitutes while you are taking olmesartan, unless your doctor has told you to.

Your blood pressure will need to be checked often. Visit your doctor regularly.

Keep using this medicine as directed, even if you feel well. High blood pressure often has no symptoms. You may need to use blood pressure medication for the rest of your life.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking olmesartan?

You should not take olmesartan if you are allergic to it.

To make sure you can safely take olmesartan, tell your doctor if you have any of these other conditions:

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FDA pregnancy category D. Do not use olmesartan if you are pregnant. Stop using olmesartan and tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant. Olmesartan can cause injury or death to the unborn baby if you take the medicine during your second or third trimester. Use effective birth control while taking olmesartan. It is not known whether olmesartan passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. You should not breast-feed while you are taking olmesartan.

How should I take olmesartan?

Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. Follow the directions on your prescription label.

Your doctor may occasionally change your dose to make sure you get the best results.

You may take olmesartan with or without food.

Your blood pressure will need to be checked often. Visit your doctor regularly.

Conditions that may cause very low blood pressure include: vomiting, diarrhea, heavy sweating, heart disease, dialysis, a low salt diet, or taking diuretics (water pills). Follow your doctor's instructions about the type and amount of liquids you should drink while taking olmesartan. Tell your doctor if you have a prolonged illness that causes diarrhea or vomiting.

Keep using this medicine as directed, even if you feel well. High blood pressure often has no symptoms. You may need to use blood pressure medication for the rest of your life.

Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

See also: Olmesartan dosage (in more detail)

What happens if I miss a dose?

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

What happens if I overdose?

Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.

Overdose symptoms may include extreme dizziness, fast or slow heartbeat, or fainting.

What should I avoid while taking olmesartan?

Drinking alcohol can further lower your blood pressure and may increase certain side effects of olmesartan. Do not use potassium supplements or salt substitutes while you are taking olmesartan, unless your doctor has told you to.

Avoid getting up too fast from a sitting or lying position, or you may feel dizzy. Get up slowly and steady yourself to prevent a fall.

Olmesartan side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:

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This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Tell your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Olmesartan Dosing Information

Usual Adult Dose for Hypertension:

Initial dose: 20 mg orally once a day.
Maintenance dose: May increase to 40 mg/day if further blood pressure reduction is necessary after 2 weeks. Diuretics or other antihypertensive agents may be added.

Usual Pediatric Dose for Hypertension:

6 to 16 years of age:

20 to less than 35 kg (44 to 77 pounds): Initial: 10 mg orally once daily; Maximum: if the initial response is inadequate after 2 weeks, dose may be increased to a maximum of 20 mg/day.

Greater than or equal to 35 kg (greater than or equal to 77 pounds): 20 mg orally once daily; Maximum: if the initial response is inadequate after 2 weeks, dose may be increased to a maximum of 40 mg/day.

What other drugs will affect olmesartan?

Tell your doctor about all other medicines you use, especially:

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  blood pressure medications such as a diuretic (water pill); or

  
  


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  an NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug) such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn, Naprelan, Treximet), celecoxib (Celebrex), diclofenac (Arthrotec, Cambia, Cataflam, Voltaren, Flector Patch, Pennsaid, Solareze), indomethacin (Indocin), meloxicam (Mobic), and others.

  
  

There may be other drugs that can interact with olmesartan. Tell your doctor about all medications you use. This includes prescription, over-the-counter, vitamin, and herbal products. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor.

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Where can I get more information?

• Your pharmacist can provide more information about olmesartan.

See also: olmesartan side effects (in more detail)

Bicalinn

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Bicalutamide

Bicalutamide is reported as an ingredient of Bicalinn in the following countries:

• Ireland

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Bupropion Extended-Release Tablets

Pronunciation: bue-PROE-pee-on
Generic Name: Bupropion
Brand Name: Wellbutrin XL

Antidepressants may increase the risk of suicidal thoughts or actions in children, teenagers, and young adults. However, depression and certain other mental problems may also increase the risk of suicide. Talk with the patient's doctor to be sure that the benefits of using Bupropion Extended-Release Tablets outweigh the risks.

Bupropion Extended-Release Tablets has the same ingredient in it that is in Zyban, a medicine used to help certain patients stop smoking. Some patients using bupropion to help them stop smoking have also developed depression and certain other mental or mood problems, including suicidal thoughts or actions.

Family and caregivers must closely watch patients who take Bupropion Extended-Release Tablets. It is important to keep in close contact with the patient's doctor. Contact the doctor at once if new, worsened, or sudden symptoms such as agitation, hostility, depressed mood, or any unusual change in mood or behavior occur. Contact the doctor right away if any signs of suicidal thoughts or actions occur. Discuss any questions with the patient's doctor.

Bupropion Extended-Release Tablets are used for:

Treating depression and seasonal affective disorder (SAD). It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Bupropion Extended-Release Tablets are an antidepressant. It works in the brain to treat depression. Exactly how it works is not known.

Do NOT use Bupropion Extended-Release Tablets if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Bupropion Extended-Release Tablets


• you are taking any other medicine that contains bupropion


• you have a history of an eating disorder (eg, anorexia, bulimia) or seizures (eg, epilepsy)


• you are suddenly stopping the use of alcohol or sedatives (eg, benzodiazepines) after long-term use


• you are taking or have taken linezolid, methylene blue, or a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (eg, phenelzine) within the last 14 days

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

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Before using Bupropion Extended-Release Tablets:

Some medical conditions may interact with Bupropion Extended-Release Tablets. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding


• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement


• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances


• if you or a family member has a history of bipolar disorder (manic depression), other mental or mood problems (eg, depression), suicidal thoughts or attempts, or alcohol or substance abuse


• if you have diabetes, kidney problems, liver problems (eg, cirrhosis), high blood pressure, heart problems (eg, congestive heart failure), or a recent heart attack


• if you have a history of seizures, a head injury, or a tumor in the brain or spinal cord


• if you are taking nonprescription weight loss medicines or stimulants

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Bupropion Extended-Release Tablets. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

• Amantadine, other antidepressants (eg, amitriptyline, fluvoxamine), antipsychotics (eg, haloperidol, risperidone), clopidogrel, corticosteroids (eg, prednisone), cyclophosphamide, HIV protease inhibitors (eg, nelfinavir), insulin, levodopa, linezolid, MAOIs (eg, phenelzine), methylene blue, nicotine patches, oral hypoglycemics (eg, glipizide), orphenadrine, sympathomimetics (eg, pseudoephedrine), theophylline, thiotepa, tiagabine, or ticlopidine because they may increase the risk of Bupropion Extended-Release Tablets's side effects


• Carbamazepine, efavirenz, phenobarbital, phenytoin, rifampin, or ritonavir because they may decrease Bupropion Extended-Release Tablets's effectiveness


• Antiarrhythmics (eg, flecainide, propafenone), beta-blockers (eg, metoprolol), phenothiazines (eg, thioridazine), selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) (eg, fluoxetine), or tricyclic antidepressants (eg, nortriptyline) because the risk of their side effects may be increased by Bupropion Extended-Release Tablets


• Tamoxifen because its effectiveness may be decreased by Bupropion Extended-Release Tablets, which may lead to an increased risk of breast cancer recurrence in women with a history of breast cancer

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Bupropion Extended-Release Tablets may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use Bupropion Extended-Release Tablets:

Use Bupropion Extended-Release Tablets as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• Bupropion Extended-Release Tablets comes with an extra patient information sheet called a Medication Guide. Read it carefully. Read it again each time you get Bupropion Extended-Release Tablets refilled.


• Take Bupropion Extended-Release Tablets by mouth with or without food. If stomach upset occurs, take with food to reduce stomach irritation.


• Swallow Bupropion Extended-Release Tablets whole. Do not break, crush, divide, or chew before swallowing.


• Several weeks may pass before your symptoms get better. Do not stop taking Bupropion Extended-Release Tablets without checking with your doctor.


• Take your doses at the same time each day, at least 24 hours apart. This may help to decrease the risk of seizures with Bupropion Extended-Release Tablets.


• Continue to take Bupropion Extended-Release Tablets even if you feel well. Do not miss any doses.


• If you miss a dose of Bupropion Extended-Release Tablets, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take more than 1 dose within 24 hours. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Bupropion Extended-Release Tablets.

Important safety information:

• Bupropion Extended-Release Tablets may cause drowsiness, dizziness, or blurred vision. These effects may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use Bupropion Extended-Release Tablets with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.


• Check with your doctor before you drink alcohol or use medicines that may cause drowsiness (eg, sleep aids, muscle relaxers) while you are using Bupropion Extended-Release Tablets; it may add to their effects. Ask your pharmacist if you have questions about which medicines may cause drowsiness.


• Bupropion Extended-Release Tablets may increase your risk of seizures. Your risk may be greater if you also have certain medical conditions, use certain medicines, or if you use a lot of alcohol. Talk to your doctor to see if you may have a greater risk of seizures while taking Bupropion Extended-Release Tablets.


• If you already drink alcohol or use sedatives, do not suddenly stop them without first checking with your doctor. Suddenly stopping them may increase your seizure risk.


• Do not take decongestants (eg, pseudoephedrine), stimulants, or diet pills while you are taking Bupropion Extended-Release Tablets without first checking with your doctor. They may increase your risk of seizures.


• The risk of seizures may be greater if you take Bupropion Extended-Release Tablets in high doses or for a long time. Do NOT take more than the recommended dose, change your dose, or use Bupropion Extended-Release Tablets for longer than prescribed without checking with your doctor.


• Children, teenagers, and young adults who take Bupropion Extended-Release Tablets may be at increased risk for suicidal thoughts or actions. Watch all patients who take Bupropion Extended-Release Tablets closely. Contact the doctor at once if new, worsened, or sudden symptoms such as depressed mood; anxious, restless, or irritable behavior; panic attacks; or any unusual change in mood or behavior occur. Contact the doctor right away if any signs of suicidal thoughts or actions occur.


• You may notice the tablet shell in your stool. This is normal and not a cause for concern.


• If you have trouble sleeping, you may be taking your dose too close to bedtime. Talk with your doctor about changing your dosing schedule.


• Bupropion Extended-Release Tablets has the same ingredients in it as Zyban, a medicine used to help stop smoking, and Aplenzin, another medicine used to treat depression. Do not take Bupropion Extended-Release Tablets if you are also taking Zyban or Aplenzin . Discuss any questions or concerns with your doctor.


• Bupropion Extended-Release Tablets may interfere with certain lab tests, including urine screenings for amphetamines. Be sure your doctor and lab personnel know you are taking Bupropion Extended-Release Tablets.


• Use Bupropion Extended-Release Tablets with caution in the ELDERLY; they may be more sensitive to its effects.


• Bupropion Extended-Release Tablets should be used with extreme caution in CHILDREN; safety and effectiveness in children have not been confirmed.


• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Bupropion Extended-Release Tablets while you are pregnant. Bupropion Extended-Release Tablets are found in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking Bupropion Extended-Release Tablets.

Possible side effects of Bupropion Extended-Release Tablets:

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Constipation; dizziness; drowsiness; dry mouth; flushing; gas; headache; increased sweating; increased urination; loss of appetite; nausea; nervousness; restlessness; ringing in the ears; stomach pain; taste changes; trouble sleeping; vomiting; weakness; weight changes.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue, unusual hoarseness); chest pain; confusion; dark urine; delusions; fainting; fast or irregular heartbeat; fever, chills, or sore throat; hallucinations; hearing problems or ringing in the ears; menstrual changes; new or worsening mental or mood changes (eg, concentration problems, depression, panic attacks, aggressiveness, agitation, anxiety, impulsiveness, irritability, hostility, exaggerated feeling of well-being, inability to sit still); pale stools; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin; seizures; severe headache or dizziness; severe or persistent joint or muscle pain; severe or persistent nausea, vomiting, or stomach pain; severe or persistent nervousness, restlessness, or trouble sleeping; shortness of breath; suicidal thoughts or attempts; tremor; unusual swelling; vision changes; worsening depression; yellowing of the skin or eyes.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.

See also: Bupropion side effects (in more detail)

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center, or emergency room immediately. Symptoms may include chest pain; fainting; fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat; fever; hallucinations; loss of consciousness; rigid or painful muscles; seizures; severe dizziness; slow or difficult breathing.

Proper storage of Bupropion Extended-Release Tablets:

Store Bupropion Extended-Release Tablets at room temperature, between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C), in a tight, light-resistant container. Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Bupropion Extended-Release Tablets out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

• If you have any questions about Bupropion Extended-Release Tablets, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.


• Bupropion Extended-Release Tablets are to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.


• If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.


• Check with your pharmacist about how to dispose of unused medicine.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Bupropion Extended-Release Tablets. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.

Issue Date: February 1, 2012

Database Edition 12.1.1.002

Copyright © 2012 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc.

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