PostHeaderIcon Dapasone – Uses, Precautions, Overdose, Side Effects

Drug Uses
Dapasone is used to treat leprosy and other skin conditions. This medication can also be used to treat malaria and pneumonia as well as certain types of arthritis and inflammatory conditions. Read the rest of this entry »

PostHeaderIcon Cleocin – Drug Uses, Precautions, Missed Dose, Side Effects

Drug Uses
Cleocin is prescribed orally and by injection to treat serious bacterial infections. Topically, it is used to treat acne and vaginal infections by inhibiting the synthesis of protein in bacteria. Read the rest of this entry »

PostHeaderIcon Combipres – Drug Uses, Precautions, Possible Side Effects

Drug Uses
Combipres is used to regulate the activity of the central nervous system in order to relax and widen the blood vessels.
How Taken
In tablet form, Combipres should be taken 0.1mg twice per day. Your doctor may increase this to 0.3mg two times per day. Most patients achieve adequate blood pressure control with 1mg or less per day. Maximum daily dose is 2.4mg. Read the rest of this entry »

PostHeaderIcon Tenormin – side effects, drug interactions, dosages

Drug Uses
Tenormin is used to treat patients with high blood pressure with or without concurrent angina. Also used to prevent or control irregular heartbeat. Read the rest of this entry »

PostHeaderIcon Zerit (Stavudine) – drug uses, missed dose, side effects, precautions

Drug Uses
Zerit is used to treat HIV infection.
How Taken
Adults and teens weighting 132 pounds or more should take 40mg twice per day. Doses of 20mg two times per day are sometimes used in patients with advanced HIV disease or mild peripheral neuropathy. Zerit is usually given in combination with other antiretroviral medications. Read the rest of this entry »

PostHeaderIcon Persantine: Drug Uses, Possible Side Effects, Warnings and Precautions

Drug Uses
Persantine (Dipyridamole) is used to prevent blood clot formations following heart valve replacement surgery.
How Taken
Take Persantine as prescribed with a glass full of water and on an empty stomach. If stomach upset does occur then you should take with food. Read the rest of this entry »

PostHeaderIcon Pyrazinamide information: drug uses, recommended dosages, side effects

Pyrazinamide Uses
Pyrazinamide is used to treat tuberculosis. When used in combination with other medications, Pyrazinamide can clear a TB infection completely. Read the rest of this entry »

PostHeaderIcon Accolate (Zafirlukast): drug uses, side effects, storage, precautions

Drug Uses
Accolate is used in the treatment and prevention of asthma long term in children and patients five years and older. Read the rest of this entry »

PostHeaderIcon Prednisone: drug uses, side effects, drug interactions, warnings

Prednisone Uses
Prednisone is used in treatment of many conditions like arthritis, severe asthma, severe psoriasis, Lupus, Crohn’s Disease and ulcerative colitis. Read the rest of this entry »

PostHeaderIcon Procardia – Uses, Precautions, Missed Dose

Procardia Uses
Procardia is used in treatment to lower high blood pressure (hypertension) and chest pain (angina).
How Taken
Procardia should be taken as prescribed with glass full of water on an empty stomach. Read the rest of this entry »