Archive for August, 2009
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »