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[2ND YEAR] PH 106.1 - Dispensing 1 (Lab) > FINAL 02 - Drugs to Remember > Flashcards

FINAL 02 - Drugs to Remember Flashcards

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Losartan potassium (Indication)

A

Antihypertensive (Angiotensin II receptor blocker)

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Losartan potassium (3 brand names) (CLN)

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Cozaar, Lifezar, Neosartan

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Losartan potassium (Dosage form)

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Tablet

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Losartan potassium (Dosage and administration)

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1 tablet, once a day

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When taking Losartan potassium avoid taking high potassium foods and potassium medications because it can lead to __________

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Hyperkalemia

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Amlodipine (Indication)

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Antihypertensive (Calcium channel blocker)

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Amlodipine (3 brand names) (NPA)

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Norvasc, Provasc, Amvasc BE

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Amlodipine (Dosage form)

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Tablet

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Amlodipine (Dosage and administration)

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1 tablet, once a day

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Racecadotril (Indication)

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Antidiarrheal

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Racecadotril (Brand name)

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Hidrasec

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Racecadotril (2 dosage forms) (CG)

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Capsule, Granules

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Racecadotril (Dosage and administration)

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1 capsule (initially), 1 capsule 3x a day (before meals)

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Treatment using Racecadotril should not exceed __________ days

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7 days

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15
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Treatment using Racecadotril should continue until __________ normal stools are recorded

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Two (2)

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Lactulose (Indication)

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Osmotic laxative

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Lactulose (3 brand names) (DLM)

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Duphalac, Lilac, Movelax

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Lactulose (Dosage form)

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Syrup

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Lactulose (Dosage and administration)

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15-30 mL daily by mouth in single or two divided doses

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20
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Do not take Lactulose for more than __________ week

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One (1)

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Mefenamic acid (Indication)

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Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)

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Mefenamic acid (3 brand names) (PGD)

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Ponstan, Gardan, Dolfenal

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Mefenamic acid (2 dosage forms) (CT)

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Capsule, Tablet

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Mefenamic acid (Dosage and administration)

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1 tablet, 3x a day

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For Mefenamic acid, do not exceed __________ days unless prescribed

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Five (5)

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Salbutamol (2 indications) (AB)

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Asthma, Bronchospasm (Selective beta-2 andrenoceptor agonist)

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Salbutamol (3 brand names) (AVV)

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Asmalin, Ventolin, Ventar

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Salbutamol (3 dosage forms) (SNT)

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Syrup, Nebulizing solution, Tablet

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Salbutamol (Dosage and administration - Syrup)

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5 mL, 3x a day

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Salbutamol (Dosage and administration - Tablet)

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1 tablet, 3x a day

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Salbutamol (Dosage and administration - Nebule)

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1 nebule every 6-8 hours

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Omeprazole (2 indications) (AG)

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Acid reflux, Gastric ulcers (Proton pump inhibitor)

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Omeprazole (3 brand names) (ORP)

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Omepron, Risek, Prilosec (international)

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Omeprazole (Dosage form)

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Capsule

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35
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Omeprazole (Dosage and administration)

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1 capsule, once a day; 30 mins. before breakfast for 14 days

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Ranitidine (2 indications) (AP)

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Acid reflux, Peptic ulcers (H2 receptor blockers)

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37
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Ranitidine (2 brand names) (ZR)

A

Zantac, Raxide

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38
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Ranitidine/Zantac is withdrawn due to the presence of __________, which is a carcinogen

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N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA)

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Ranitidine (2 dosage forms) (TA)

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Tablet, Ampule

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40
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Ranitidine (Dosage and administration)

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1 tablet, 2x a day

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Diphenhydramine (2 indications) (AI)

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Allergies, Insomnia (Antihistamine)

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Diphenhydramine (2 brand names) (BB)

A

Benadryl AH (Tablet), Benadryl (Syrup)

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Diphenhydramine (2 dosage forms) (TS)

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Tablet, Syrup

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Diphenhydramine (Dosage and administration - Tablet)

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1 tablet, once a day before bedtime

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Diphenhydramine (Dosage and administration - Syrup)

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5 mL, once a day before bedtime

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46
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Diphenhydramine can induce __________; warn patient to avoid driving or any physical activity that requires alertness

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Sleep

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47
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Tramadol (2 indications) (PN)

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Pain relief, Narcotic analgesic

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48
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Tramadol (3 brand names) (TGT)

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Tramalin, Gesitram, Tramadin

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Tramadol (3 dosage forms) (TCA)

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Tablet, Capsule, Ampule

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Tramadol (Dosage and administration - Tablet/Capsule)

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1 tablet/capsule; 3x a day

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51
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Do not take Tramadol for more than __________ days unless prescribed

52
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Zinc sulfate (2 indications) (ZI)

A

Zinc deficiency, Immune support (Vitamin)

53
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Zinc sulfate (Brand name)

54
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Zinc sulfate (2 dosage forms) (SD)

A

Syrup, Drops

55
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Zinc sulfate (Dosage and administration - Drops)

A

1 mL, once daily

56
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Zinc sulfate (Dosage and administration - Syrup)

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5 mL, once daily

57
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Mupirocin (Indication)

A

Treatment for bacterial skin infection (Antibacterial)

58
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Mupirocin (3 brand names) (BMB)

A

Bactroban, Mupicin, Bactifree

59
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Mupirocin (Dosage form)

60
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Mupirocin (Dosage and administration)

A

Apply 3x a day to affected areas for 10 days

61
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Domperidone (Indication)

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Used to treat nausea and vomiting (Gastrokinetic/Antiemetic)

62
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Domperidone (2 brand names) (GM)

A

GI norm, Motilium

63
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Domperidone (Dosage form)

64
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Domperidone (Dosage and administration)

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1 tablet, 3-4x a day before meals and at bedtime

65
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Sildenafil (2 indications) (EP)

A

Erectile dysfunction, Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PDE-5 inhibitor)

66
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Sildenafil (Brand name)

67
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Sildefanil (Dosage form)

68
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Sildenafil (Dosage and administration)

A

As prescribed (This is a prescription medicine)

69
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Ethinyl estradiol levonogestrel (Indication)

A

Hormonal contraceptive (Used for contraception and treatment of menstrual disorders)

70
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Ethinyl estradiol levonogestrel (2 brand names) (LT)

A

Lady pills, Trust pills (if with ferrous sulfate)

71
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Ethinyl estradiol levonogestrel (Dosage form)

72
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Ethinyl estradiol levonogestrel (Dosage and administration)

A

1 pill daily, beginning on the first day of menstrual bleeding

73
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When taking ethinyl estradiol levonogestrel, interval between two pills should be __________ hours

74
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When taking ethinyl estradiol levonogestrel, take the pack for __________ days

75
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Zinc oxide + Calamine (Indication)

A

Used to treat minor skin irritations (Anti-inflammatory/Anti-pruritic)

76
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Zinc oxide + Calamine (Brand name)

A

Calmoseptine

77
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Zinc oxide + Calamine (Dosage form)

78
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Zinc oxide + Calamine (Dosage and administration)

A

Apply 2-4x daily

79
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Miconazole (Indication)

A

Treat thrush (Antifungal)

80
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Miconazole (Brand name)

A

Daktarin oral gel

81
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Miconazole (Dosage form)

82
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Miconazole (Dosage and administration)

A

2.5 mL (1/2 teaspoon), applied 4x a day after meals

83
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Tell the patient that when taking Miconazole, he/she should not eat or drink for about __________ minutes after using the gel

A

30 minutes

84
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Naproxen (Indication)

A

Management of rheumatoid arthritis (NSAID)

85
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Naproxen (2 brand names) (FS)

A

Flanax, Skelan

86
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Naproxen (Dosage form)

87
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Naproxen (Dosage and administration - 550 mg tablet)

A

1 tablet, 2x a day; do not exceed 5 days

88
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Naproxen (Dosage and administration - 275 mg tablet)

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1 tablet, 3x a day; do not exceed 5 days

89
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Montelukast (Indication)

A

Used to treat allergies and asthma (Leukotriene receptor antagonists/LTRAs)

90
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Montelukast (Brand name)

91
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Montelukast (2 dosage forms) (TG)

A

Tablets, Granules

92
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Montelukast (Dosage and administration)

A

1 tablet, once a day before bedtime

93
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Hyoscine N-butylbromide (Indication)

A

Used to treat stomach pain (Antispasmodic)

94
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Hyoscine N-butylbromide (Brand name)

95
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Hyoscine N-butylbromide (Dosage form)

96
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Hyoscine N-butylbromide (Dosage and administration)

A

1 tablet, 3x a day

97
Q

4 hypertensive drugs for pregnant patients (MHLN)

A

Methyldopa, Hydralazine, Labetalol, Nifedipine

98
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Hexetidine (Indication)

A

Local anti-infective and antiseptic

99
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Hexetidine (2 brand names) (BO)

A

Bactidol, Oramed

100
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Hexetidine (Dosage form)

A

0.1% solution

101
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Hexetidine (Dosage and administration)

A

Gargle 3x a day after meals

102
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Ambroxol (Indication)

A

Allows the mucus to be more easily cleared (Mucolytic)

103
Q

Ambroxol (2 brand names) (ME)

A

Mucosolvan, Expel

104
Q

Ambroxol (3 dosage forms) (SDT)

A

Syrup, Drops, Tablet

105
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Ambroxol (Dosage and administration)

A

1 tablet, 3x a day

106
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Vitamin B Complex (B1, B6, B12) (Indication)

A

Prevent/treat deficiencies of vitamin B1, B6, B12

107
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Vitamin B Complex (B1, B6, B12) (3 brand names) (PNM)

A

Pharex B complex, Neurobio, Multi-B

108
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Vitamin B Complex (B1, B6, B12) (Dosage form)

109
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Vitamin B Complex (B1, B6, B12) (Dosage and administration)

A

1 tablet, once a day

110
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Celecoxib (Indication)

A

Used to treat mild to moderate pain and arthritis (COX-2 inhibitor)

111
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Celecoxib (2 brand names) (CC)

A

Celebrex, Celcoxx

112
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Celecoxib (Dosage form)

113
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Celecoxib (Dosage and administration - 200 mg capsule)

A

1 capsule, 2x a day; do not exceed 5 days

114
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Celecoxib (Dosage and administration - 400 mg capsule)

A

1 capsule, once a day; do not exceed 5 days

115
Q

Betahistine (Indication)

A

Treatment of vertigo associated with Meniere’s syndrome (Antivertigo)

116
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Betahistine (Brand name)

117
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Betahistine (Dosage form)

118
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Betahistine (Dosage and administration - 16 mg tablet)

A

1 tablet, 3x a day

119
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Cinnarizine (Indication)

A

Treatment of vertigo, tinnitus, dizziness, nausea, and vomiting

120
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Cinnarizine (Brand name)

121
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Cinnarizine (Dosage form)

122
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Cinnarizine (Dosage and administration)

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1 tablet, 3x a day

123
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Meclizine (Indication)

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To prevent and control nausea and vomiting caused by motion sickness

124
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Meclizine (Brand name)

125
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Meclizine (Dosage form)

A

Chewable tablet

126
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Meclizine (Dosage and administration - 12.5 mg tablet)

A

1 tablet, once a day; 30 mins-1 hour before travel

127
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Meclizine (Dosage and administration - 25 mg tablet)

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1 tablet, once a day; 30 mins-1 hour before travel

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