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Question 1

What is Flagyl tablet indication (1)

Answer 1

Bacterial infections

Question 2

How to take flagyl tablets (2)

Answer 2

1. take with or without food
   * if nausea or upset stomach, take with food or milk
2. avoid alcohol
   * during and for at least 3 days after last dose

Question 3

most common side effects Flagyl tablets (3)

Answer 3

1. GI - n/v/d or constipation
2. metallic taste - swallow whole
3. HA or dizziness

Question 4

while taking Flagyl tablet, what should I watch for and report to doctor

Answer 4

Rash

• can cause steven johnson syndrome

Question 5

Can I take alcohol while using Metro-gel Vaginal?

Answer 5

Yes

• same as tablet - avoid alcohol during and for at least 3 days after last dose

Question 6

While using Metro-gel Vaginal, can I still have sex?

Answer 6

No

• avoid sex for 7 days or until symptoms resolve

Question 7

While using metrogel (rosacea), can I use cosmetic?

Answer 7

Yes, apply metrogel first

Question 8

While using metrogel (rosacea), can I use moisturizer?

Answer 8

Yes
* you can apply moisturizer after metrogel

Question 9

While using metrogel (rosacea), can I use moisturizer?

Answer 9

Yes
* you can apply moisturizer immediately before or after
* helps prevent irritation
* this doesn’t affect effectiveness

Question 10

How long will it take for metrogel (rosacea) to work?

Answer 10

3 weeks

• may take up to 3 weeks to see improvement

Question 11

Can I take flagyl (tablet) while breastfeeding or pregnant?

Answer 11

Breastfeeding - yes, but avoid breastfeeding for 12 hours after a 2 gram dose

pregnancy - yes
* risk for spontaneous abortion

Question 12

How do I take fluconazole tablet?

Answer 12

take with or without food

• no regard for food

Question 13

What is the most common side effects of fluconazole tablet (2)

Answer 13

1. Headache (13%)
2. GI: nausea and abdominal pain

Question 14

Why taking fluconazole, what should I monitor for and report to doctor(2)

Answer 14

1. Rash * may cause Steven Johnson Syndrome
2. Liver toxicity
   * report jaundice, extreme tiredness, severe nausea

Question 15

Can I take fluconazole during pregnancy or breastfeeding?

Answer 15

Pregnancy - avoid during 1st trimester
* increased risk of cleft palate - birth defect

Breastfeeding - defer to doctor (no recommendation)

Question 16

How do I take benzonatate(1)

Answer 16

Swallow whole

• do not crush or chew - may cause anesthesia of the mouth and throat and could cause choking

Question 17

what are the most common side effects of benzonatate (2)

Answer 17

1. GI: nausea
2. Mental: dizziness, drowsiness, and HA

• in general, benzonatate is well tolerated

Question 18

benzonatate is for cough, how long does it take to work

Answer 18

20 minutes - onset of action

• last about 3 to 8 hours

Question 19

benzonatate is for cough, how long does it last

Answer 19

3 to 8 hours

• take 20 minutes to work (onset of action)