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Uroqid-Acid No.2

Posted by admin on November 2nd, 2009

Uroqid-Acid No. 2

Uroqid-Acid No. 2 is used for:

Preventing and treating urinary tract infections.

Uroqid-Acid No. 2 is a urinary antiseptic and urinary acidifier combination. It works by concentrating in the urine as formaldehyde, which kills bacteria in the urine.

Do NOT use Uroqid-Acid No. 2 if:

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

Before using Uroqid-Acid No. 2 :

Some medical conditions may interact with Uroqid-Acid No. 2 . Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Uroqid-Acid No. 2 . Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Uroqid-Acid No. 2 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 Uroqid-Acid No. 2 :

Use Uroqid-Acid No. 2 as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Uroqid-Acid No. 2 .

Important safety information:

Possible side effects of Uroqid-Acid No. 2 :

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects.

Nausea; upset stomach.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); blood in the urine; joint pain; mental/mood changes; muscle cramps; numbness or tingling of lips, hands, or feet; seizures; unusual thirst; unusual weakness; unusual weight gain.

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. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects at

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center (

Store Uroqid-Acid No. 2 at room temperature, between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Uroqid-Acid No. 2 out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Uroqid-Acid No. 2 . 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.

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Urolene Blue

Posted by admin on November 2nd, 2009

Urolene Blue

Generic Name: methylene blue (oral and injection) (METH i leen BLOO)

What is methylene blue?

Methemoglobin is a form of hemoglobin (HEEM o glo bin). Hemoglobin is a substance in blood that carries oxygen and distributes it to your tissues and organs. However, methemoglobin is not a type of hemoglobin that is useful in carrying oxygen.

Methemoglobin normally exists in small amounts in the blood. However, when methemoglobin levels increase, the blood is less efficient in circulating oxygen. The resulting lack of oxygen throughout the body can cause symptoms such as pale or blue-colored skin.

Methemoglobinemia is a condition in which methemoglobin is present in high levels in the blood. Methemoglobinemia usually occurs when a person is exposed to certain drugs or chemicals such as nitrites. It may also be caused by a genetic disorder.

Methylene blue injection is used to treat methemoglobinemia. It works by converting methemoglobin to a more efficient type of hemoglobin to better carry oxygen throughout the body.

Methylene blue oral is used to treat methemoglobinemia and urinary tract infections. It works as a mild antiseptic to kill bacteria in the urinary tract. You will most likely also be given an antibiotic medication to treat your infection.

Methylene blue is also used as a dye or staining agent to make certain body fluids and tissues easier to view during surgery or on an x-ray or other diagnostic exam.

Methylene blue may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

What is the most important information I should know about methylene blue?

You should not use this medication if you are allergic to methylene blue, or if you have severe kidney problems.

Before using methylene blue, tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, or glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency.

Also tell your doctor about all other medications you use, especially antacids, diuretics (water pills), sodium bicarbonate, or acetazolamide (Diamox).

Methylene blue will most likely cause your urine or stools to appear blue or green in color. This is a normal side effect of the medication and will not cause any harm.

This medication can cause you to have unusual results with certain medical tests. Tell any doctor who treats you that you are using methylene blue.

Call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as severe vomiting or stomach pain, pain in your chest or behind your breast bone, pale or blue skin, high fever, fast or pounding heartbeats, trouble breathing, confusion, or feeling like you might pass out.

What should I discuss with my health care provider before taking methylene blue?

You should not use this medication if you are allergic to methylene blue, or if you have severe kidney problems.

If you have certain conditions, you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely use this medication. Before using methylene blue, tell your doctor if you have:

kidney disease; or

glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency.

How should I take methylene blue?

Use this medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use it in larger amounts or for longer than recommended. Follow the directions on your prescription label.

The usual dose of oral methylene blue is 1 or 2 tablets after meals, 3 times per day.

Take the methylene blue tablet with a full glass (8 ounces) of water.

Methylene blue injection is given through a needle placed into a vein. Your doctor, nurse, or other healthcare provider will give you this injection in a clinic or hospital setting.

To be sure this medication is helping your condition, your blood may need to be tested often. This will help your doctor determine how long to treat you with methylene blue. Do not miss any scheduled appointments.

Methylene blue will most likely cause your urine or stools to appear blue or green in color. This is a normal side effect of the medication and will not cause any harm.

This medication can cause you to have unusual results with certain medical tests. Tell any doctor who treats you that you are using methylene blue.

Store methylene blue tablets at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light.

What happens if I miss a dose?

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to take the medicine and skip the missed dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

What happens if I overdose?

Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine.

Overdose symptoms may include anxiety, confusion, sweating, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, chest pain, pale or yellowed skin, dark colored urine, fever, or weakness.

What should I avoid while taking methylene blue?

Follow your doctor’s instructions about any restrictions on food, beverages, or activity while you are using methylene blue.

Methylene blue 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:

severe nausea, vomiting, or stomach pain;

pain in your chest or behind your breast bone;

pale or blue skin;

high fever, fast or pounding heartbeats, trouble breathing; or

confusion, feeling like you might pass out.

Less serious side effects may include:

mild bladder irritation;

mild nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, upset stomach;

dizziness;

headache; or

increased sweating.

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.

What other drugs will affect methylene blue?

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

acetazolamide (Diamox);

antacids;

sodium bicarbonate; or

a diuretic (water pill) such as hydrochlorothiazide, HCTZ, Accuretic, Aldactazide, Aldoril, Atacand HCT, Avalide, Capozide, Diovan HCT, Dyazide, HydroDiuril, Hyzaar, Inderide, Lopressor HCT, Lotensin HCT, Maxzide, Moduretic, Vaseretic, Zestoretic, Ziac, and others.

This list is not complete and there may be other drugs that can interact with methylene blue. Tell your doctor about all your prescription and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor.

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Urex

Posted by admin on November 2nd, 2009

Urex

Generic Name: methenamine (meh THEH na meen)

What is Urex (methenamine)?

Methenamine is a urinary antiinfective medicine. Methenamine fights bacteria in the urine and bladder.

Methenamine may be used to treat and prevent urinary tract infections.

Methenamine may also be used for purposes other than those listed here.

What is the most important information I should know about Urex (methenamine)?

Take all of the methenamine that has been prescribed for you even if you begin to feel better. Symptoms may start to improve before the infection is completely treated. Take each dose with a full glass of water. Plenty of fluid should be consumed while taking methenamine.

Your healthcare provider may recommend drinking additional water and/or certain fruit juices (e.g., cranberry, plum, prune) and increased protein in the diet while taking methenamine to ensure adequate hydration and acidity of the urine. It may also be recommended to avoid citrus fruits and juices (e.g., orange, grapefruit, lemon), milk and dairy products, and antacids during treatment with methenamine. These products may decrease the effectiveness of methenamine. Follow your healthcare provider’s instructions.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking Urex (methenamine)?

Before taking methenamine, talk to your doctor if you

have other medical conditions; or

take other medications.

You may not be able to take methenamine, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment.

Methenamine is in the FDA pregnancy category C. This means that it is not known whether it will be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not take methenamine without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment. Methenamine passes into breast milk and may affect a nursing baby. Do not take methenamine without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

How should I take Urex (methenamine)?

Take methenamine exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these instructions, ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist to explain them to you.

Take each dose with a full glass of water. Plenty of fluid should be consumed while taking methenamine. Methenamine should be taken with food to reduce stomach upset. Do not crush or chew the enteric-coated tablets. Swallow them whole. They are specially formulated to be less irritating to the stomach. Talk to your doctor if swallowing the tablets is difficult. Shake the liquid form of methenamine well before measuring a dose. To ensure that you get the correct dose, measure the suspension with a dose-measuring spoon, dropper, or cup, not a regular table spoon. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist where you can get one.

It is important to take methenamine at regularly scheduled intervals to get the most benefit.

Take all of the methenamine that has been prescribed for you even if you begin to feel better. Symptoms may start to improve before the infection is completely treated.

Your healthcare provider may recommend drinking additional water and/or certain fruit juices (e.g., cranberry, plum, prune) and increased protein in the diet while taking methenamine to ensure adequate hydration and acidity of the urine. It may also be recommended to avoid citrus fruits and juices (e.g., orange, grapefruit, lemon), milk and dairy products, and antacids during treatment with methenamine. These products may decrease the effectiveness of methenamine. Follow your healthcare provider’s instructions.

Store methenamine at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

What happens if I miss a dose?

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the dose you missed and take only the next regularly scheduled dose. Do not take a double dose of this medication unless otherwise directed by your doctor.

What happens if I overdose?

Seek emergency medical attention if an overdose is suspected.

Symptoms of a methenamine overdose are not known.

What should I avoid while taking Urex (methenamine)?

Your healthcare provider may recommend drinking additional water and/or certain fruit juices (e.g., cranberry, plum, prune) and increased protein in the diet while taking methenamine to ensure adequate hydration and acidity of the urine. It may also be recommended to avoid citrus fruits and juices (e.g., orange, grapefruit, lemon), milk and dairy products, and antacids during treatment with methenamine. These products may decrease the effectiveness of methenamine. Follow your healthcare provider’s instructions.

Urex (methenamine) side effects

If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop taking methenamine and seek emergency medical attention or contact your doctor immediately:

an allergic reaction (shortness of breath; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, face, or tongue; or hives;

lower back or side pain;

blood in urine; or

increasingly painful or difficult urination.

Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take methenamine and talk to your doctor if you experience

nausea or upset stomach;

decreased appetite; or

skin rash.

Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What other drugs will affect Urex (methenamine)?

Do not take methenamine without first talking to your doctor if you are taking:

a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor such as acetazolamide (Diamox), dichlorphenamide (Daranide), or methazolamide (Glauctabs, MZM, Neptazane);

a sulfa product such as sulfadiazine, sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim, Septra, others), sulfasalazine (Azulfidine), and others;

a diuretic (water pill); or

a product that contains aluminum, calcium, magnesium, sodium bicarbonate, potassium or sodium citrate, or citric acid (such as antacids, vitamin or mineral pills, urinary alkalinizers, and other medications).

You may not be able to take methenamine, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment if you are taking any of the medicines listed above.

Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with methenamine. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines, including vitamins, minerals, and herbal products.

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Proloprim

Posted by admin on November 2nd, 2009

Proloprim

Proloprim is used for:

Treating infections caused by certain bacteria.

Proloprim is an antibiotic. It works by killing sensitive bacteria.

Do NOT use Proloprim if:

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

Before using Proloprim :

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

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

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Proloprim 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 Proloprim :

Use Proloprim as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Proloprim .

Important safety information:

Possible side effects of Proloprim :

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects.

Nausea; skin sensitivity to sunlight; stomach upset; vomiting.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); blistered, peeling, red, or swollen skin; bloody or black, tarry stools; chest pain; chills, fever, or sore throat; decreased urination; joint or muscle pain; irregular heartbeat; painful or stiff neck; purple patches under the skin; seizures; severe diarrhea; shortness of breath; stomach cramps/pain; unusual bruising or bleeding; unusual tiredness or weakness; unusually pale skin; vaginal irritation or discharge; 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. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects at

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center (

Store Proloprim at room temperature, between 59 and 77 degrees F (15 and 25 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Keep in a tight, light-resistant container. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Proloprim out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Proloprim . 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.

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Primsol

Posted by admin on November 2nd, 2009

Primsol Solution

Primsol Solution is used for:

Treating infections caused by certain bacteria.

Primsol Solution is an antibiotic. It works by killing sensitive bacteria.

Do NOT use Primsol Solution if:

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

Before using Primsol Solution:

Some medical conditions may interact with Primsol Solution. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Primsol Solution. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Primsol Solution 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 Primsol Solution:

Use Primsol Solution as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Primsol Solution.

Important safety information:

Possible side effects of Primsol Solution:

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects.

Nausea; skin sensitivity to sunlight; stomach upset; vomiting.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); blistered, peeling, red, or swollen skin; bloody or black, tarry stools; chest pain; chills, fever, or sore throat; decreased urination; irregular heartbeat; joint or muscle pain; painful or stiff neck; purple patches under the skin; seizures; severe diarrhea; shortness of breath; stomach cramps/pain; unusual bruising or bleeding; unusual tiredness or weakness; unusually pale skin; vaginal irritation or discharge; 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. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects at

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center (

Store Primsol Solution at room temperature, between 59 and 77 degrees F (15 and 25 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Keep in a tight, light-resistant container. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Primsol Solution out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Primsol Solution. 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.

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NegGram

Posted by admin on November 2nd, 2009

NegGram

NegGram is used for:

Treating urinary tract infections caused by certain bacteria.

NegGram is an antibacterial. It works by killing sensitive bacteria in the urinary tract by stopping the production of essential proteins needed by the bacteria to survive.

Do NOT use NegGram if:

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

Before using NegGram :

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

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

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if NegGram 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 NegGram :

Use NegGram as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use NegGram .

Important safety information:

Possible side effects of NegGram :

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects.

Diarrhea; dizziness; drowsiness; feeling of a whirling motion; headache; nausea; rash; stomach pain or discomfort; vomiting.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); blurred or decreased vision; burning or tingling sensation; changes in color vision; convulsions; decrease in ability to sense pain, temperature, or body position; double vision; itching; numbness; pain; pain, redness, or swelling of a tendon; seeing halos around lights; weakness.

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. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects at

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center (

Store NegGram at room temperature, below 77 degrees F (25 degrees C), in a tightly closed container. Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep NegGram out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about NegGram . 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.

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Hiprex

Posted by admin on November 2nd, 2009

Hiprex

Hiprex is used for:

Preventing urinary tract infections.

Hiprex is a urinary antiseptic. It works by concentrating in the urine as formaldehyde, which kills bacteria in the urine.

Do NOT use Hiprex if:

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

Before using Hiprex :

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

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

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Hiprex 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 Hiprex :

Use Hiprex as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Hiprex .

Important safety information:

Possible side effects of Hiprex :

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects.

Nausea; upset stomach.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); blood in the urine.

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. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects at

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center (

Store Hiprex at room temperature, between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Hiprex out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Hiprex . 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.

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Furadantin

Posted by admin on November 2nd, 2009

Furadantin Suspension

Furadantin Suspension is used for:

Treating and preventing urinary tract infections caused by certain bacteria.

Furadantin Suspension is an antibiotic for specific use in the urinary tract. It works by killing sensitive bacteria.

Do NOT use Furadantin Suspension if:

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

Before using Furadantin Suspension:

Some medical conditions may interact with Furadantin Suspension. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Furadantin Suspension. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Furadantin Suspension 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 Furadantin Suspension:

Use Furadantin Suspension as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Furadantin Suspension.

Important safety information:

Possible side effects of Furadantin Suspension:

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects.

Gas; headache; loss of appetite; mild diarrhea; nausea.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue; unusual hoarseness); bloody or watery stools; bluish skin or nails; blurred vision or other vision changes; butterfly-shaped rash on the nose and cheeks; confusion; joint or muscle pain; mood or mental changes (eg, depression); persistent feeling of being unwell; persistent headache; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin; severe or persistent diarrhea; severe stomach pain or cramps; symptoms of liver problems (eg, yellowing of the skin or eyes, pale stools, severe or persistent nausea or loss of appetite, stomach pain); symptoms of lung problems (eg, fever, chills, chest pain, shortness of breath, unusual or persistent cough); tingling, numbness, or burning of the hands and feet; unusual bruising or bleeding; unusual tiredness or weakness.

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. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects at

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center (

Store Furadantin Suspension in its original glass container at room temperature, between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C). Brief storage at temperatures between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) is permitted. Protect from freezing. Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Furadantin Suspension out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Furadantin Suspension. 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.

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Cinobac

Posted by admin on November 2nd, 2009

Cinobac

Generic Name: cinoxacin (Oral route)

sin-OX-a-sin

Commonly used brand name(s):

Available Dosage Forms:

Therapeutic Class: Antibiotic

Chemical Class: Non-Fluorinated Quinolone

Uses For Cinobac

Cinoxacin is used to prevent and treat infections of the urinary tract. It will not work for other infections or for colds, flu, or other virus infections.

Cinoxacin is available only with your doctor’s prescription.

Before Using Cinobac

In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:

Allergies

Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.

Pediatric

Since this medicine has been shown to cause bone development problems in young animals, its use is not recommended in children up to 18 years of age.

Geriatric

Many medicines have not been studied specifically in older people. Therefore, it may not be known whether they work exactly the same way they do in younger adults. Although there is no specific information comparing use of cinoxacin in the elderly with use in other age groups, this medicine is not expected to cause different side effects or problems in older people than it does in younger adults.

Pregnancy

Breast Feeding

There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding.

Interactions with Medicines

Using this medicine with any of the following medicines may cause an increased risk of certain side effects, but using both drugs may be the best treatment for you. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines.

Interactions with Food/Tobacco/Alcohol

Certain medicines should not be used at or around the time of eating food or eating certain types of food since interactions may occur. Using alcohol or tobacco with certain medicines may also cause interactions to occur. Discuss with your healthcare professional the use of your medicine with food, alcohol, or tobacco.

Other Medical Problems

The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of this medicine. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:

Proper Use of Cinobac

Cinoxacin may be taken with food, unless you are otherwise directed by your doctor.

Do not give this medicine to infants or children under 18 years of age, unless otherwise directed by your doctor. It has been shown to cause bone development problems in young animals.

To help clear up your infection completely, keep taking this medicine for the full time of treatment, even if you begin to feel better after a few days. If you stop taking this medicine too soon, your symptoms may return.

This medicine works best when there is a constant amount in the urine. To help keep the amount constant, do not miss any doses. Also, it is best to take the doses at evenly spaced times, day and night. For example, if you are to take 4 doses a day, the doses should be spaced about 6 hours apart. If this interferes with your sleep or other daily activities, or if you need help in planning the best times to take your medicine, check with your health care professional.

Dosing

The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor’s orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of this medicine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine.

Missed Dose

If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.

Storage

Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep from freezing.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.

Precautions While Using Cinobac

If your symptoms do not improve within a few days, or if they become worse, check with your doctor.

This medicine may also cause some people to become dizzy. Make sure you know how you react to this medicine before you drive, use machines, or do anything else that could be dangerous if you are dizzy. If this reaction is especially bothersome, check with your doctor.

Some people who take cinoxacin may become more sensitive to sunlight than they are normally. Exposure to sunlight, even for brief periods of time, may cause severe sunburn; skin rash, redness, itching, or discoloration; or vision changes. When you begin taking this medicine:

If you have a severe reaction from the sun, check with your doctor.

Cinobac Side Effects

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:

Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.

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Macrobid

Posted by admin on November 2nd, 2009

Macrobid

Generic Name: nitrofurantoin (oral) (NYE troe fue RAN toin)

What is Macrobid?

Macrobid is an antibiotic that fights bacteria in the body.

Macrobid is used to treat urinary tract infections.

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

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

Call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as: feeling short of breath (even with mild exertion), fever, chills, cough, chest pain, yellowing of the skin or eyes; pale skin, unusual weakness, numbness or tingling, or diarrhea that is watery or bloody.

Avoid using antacids without your doctor’s advice. Use only the specific type of antacid your doctor recommends. Antacids contain different medicines and some types can make it harder for your body to absorb Macrobid.

Take Macrobid for the full prescribed length of time. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cleared. Macrobid will not treat a viral infection such as the common cold or flu. Take Macrobid with food or milk.

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

You should not use Macrobid if you are allergic to nitrofurantoin, or if you have:

severe kidney disease;

a history of jaundice or liver problems caused by taking nitrofurantoin;

if you are urinating less than usual or not at all; or

if you are in the last 2 to 4 weeks of pregnancy.

If you have certain conditions, you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely take this medication. Before taking Macrobid, tell your doctor if you have:

kidney disease;

anemia;

diabetes;

an electrolyte imbalance or vitamin B deficiency;

glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency; or

any type of debilitating disease.

FDA pregnancy category B. Macrobid is not expected to be harmful to an unborn baby, unless it is used during the last 2 to 4 weeks of pregnancy. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment. This medication passes into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Do not take Macrobid without telling your doctor if you are breast feeding a baby. Do not give Macrobid to a child younger than 12 years old.

How should I take Macrobid?

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

Take each dose with a full glass of water. Take Macrobid with food or milk. Shake the oral suspension (liquid) well before measuring a dose. To ensure that you get the correct dose, measure the suspension with a dose-measuring spoon or dropper, not with a regular table spoon. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist where you can get one.

You may mix your liquid dose with water, milk, or fruit juice to make it easier to swallow. Drink the entire mixture right away.

Take this medication for the entire length of time prescribed by your doctor. Your symptoms may get better before the infection is completely treated. Macrobid is usually given for up to 1 week after lab tests show that the infection has cleared. Macrobid will not treat a viral infection such as the common cold or flu.

To be sure this medication is not causing harmful effects, your kidney function may need to be tested. Do not miss any scheduled appointments.

Macrobid can cause you to have unusual results with certain urine glucose (sugar) tests. Tell any doctor who treats you that you are using Macrobid.

Store Macrobid at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light. Do not freeze liquid nitrofurantoin medicine.

What happens if I miss a dose?

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to take the medicine and skip the missed dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

What happens if I overdose?

Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine.

Overdose symptoms may include nausea or vomiting.

What should I avoid while taking Macrobid?

Antibiotic medicines can cause diarrhea, which may be a sign of a new infection. If you have diarrhea that is watery or has blood in it, call your doctor. Do not use any medicine to stop the diarrhea unless your doctor has told you to.

Avoid using antacids without your doctor’s advice. Use only the specific type of antacid your doctor recommends. Antacids contain different medicines and some types can make it harder for your body to absorb Macrobid.

Macrobid 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 any of these serious side effects:

diarrhea that is watery or bloody;

shortness of breath, running out of breath easily;

fever, chills, cough, chest pain;

nausea, stomach pain, low fever, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes);

pale skin, easy bruising, confusion or weakness;

numbness or tingling; or

headache, ringing in your ears, dizziness, vision problems, pain behind your eyes.

Less serious Macrobid side effects may include:

rust-colored or brownish urine;

headache;

upset stomach, vomiting;

bloating or gas, constipation;

feeling dizzy or drowsy;

blurred vision; or

vaginal itching or discharge.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-108

What other drugs will affect Macrobid?

Before taking Macrobid, tell your doctor if you are taking:

magnesium salicylate (Doan’s Pills, Mobidin, Momentum);

choline magnesium salicylate (Tricosal, Trilisate);

probenecid (Benemid); or

sulfinpyrazone (Anturane).

This list is not complete and there may be other drugs that can interact with Macrobid. Tell your doctor about all your prescription and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor.

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