Nadolol

Nadolol is used for:

Long-term management of chest pain or high blood pressure. It may be used alone or with other high blood pressure medicines. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Nadolol is a beta-blocker. It works by interfering with certain body chemicals, which causes the heart to beat with less force and pump out less blood. This allows the heart to beat more slowly and regularly. By blocking these chemicals, blood vessels are relaxed and widened, allowing blood pressure to decrease.

Do not suddenly stop taking Nadolol . Sharp chest pain, irregular heartbeat, and sometimes heart attack may occur if you suddenly stop Nadolol . The risk may be greater if you have certain types of heart disease. Your doctor should slowly lower your dose over several weeks if you need to stop taking it. This should be done even if you only take Nadolol for high blood pressure. Heart disease is common and you may not know you have it. Limit physical activity while you are lowering your dose. If new or worsened chest pain or other heart problems occur, contact your doctor right away. You may need to start taking Nadolol again.

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

* if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding

* if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement

* if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances

* if you have breathing problems (including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease [COPD]), diabetes, congestive heart failure, overactive thyroid, kidney or circulation problems, or a tumor on your adrenal gland, or you are about to have major surgery

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

* Mibefradil because the risk of serious heart side effects may be increased

* Many prescription and nonprescription medicines (eg, used for infections, inflammation, aches and pains, high blood pressure, heart problems, irregular heartbeat, diabetes, depression, mental or mood problems, immune system suppression, allergic reactions, asthma, high cholesterol, seizures), multivitamin products, and herbal or dietary supplements (eg, herbal teas, coenzyme Q10, garlic, ginseng, ginkgo, St. John's wort) may interact with Nadolol , increasing the risk of side effects

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

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

* Take Nadolol by mouth with or without food.

* Take Nadolol on a regular schedule to get the most benefit from it. Taking Nadolol at the same time each day will help you remember to take it.

* Continue to take Nadolol even if you feel well. Do not miss any doses.

* Do not suddenly stop taking Nadolol . You may have an increased risk of side effects (eg, chest pain, heart palpitations, sweating, headache). If you need to stop Nadolol or add a new medicine, your doctor will gradually lower your dose.

* If you miss a dose of Nadolol , take it as soon as you remember if it is more than 8 hours before the next scheduled dose. If it is less than 8 hours until your next dose, skip the missed dose and return to your normal dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

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

* Nadolol may cause drowsiness or dizziness. These effects may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use Nadolol with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.

* Patients who take medicine for high blood pressure often feel tired or run down for a few weeks after starting treatment. Be sure to take your medicine even if you may not feel "normal." Tell your doctor if you develop any new symptoms.

* Do not suddenly stop taking Nadolol without talking with your health care provider, especially if you have heart disease. The dose should be reduced gradually over a period of 1 to 2 weeks. If chest pain becomes worse or heart problems develop, Nadolol should be restarted at least temporarily along with other medical treatment.

* If your doctor has instructed you to check your blood pressure and heart rate regularly, be sure to do so.

* Tell your doctor or dentist that you take Nadolol before you receive any medical or dental care, emergency care, or surgery.

* If you have high blood pressure, do not use nonprescription products that contain stimulants. These products may include diet pills or cold medicines. Contact your doctor if you have any questions or concerns.

* Diabetes patients- Nadolol may hide signs of low blood sugar, such as a rapid heartbeat. Be sure to watch for other signs of low blood sugar. Low blood sugar may make you anxious, sweaty, weak, dizzy, drowsy, or faint. It may also make your vision change; give you a headache, chills, or tremors; or make you more hungry. Check blood sugar levels closely. Ask your doctor before you change the dose of your diabetes medicine.

* Lab tests, including blood pressure, electrocardiogram (ECG), heart rate, and heart function tests, may be performed while you use Nadolol . These tests may be used to monitor your condition or check for side effects. Be sure to keep all doctor and lab appointments.

* Nadolol should be used with extreme caution in CHILDREN; safety and effectiveness in children have not been confirmed.

* PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Nadolol while you are pregnant. Nadolol is found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use Nadolol , check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.

If you stop taking Nadolol suddenly, you may have WITHDRAWAL symptoms. These may include fast heartbeat, low blood pressure, chest pain, and nervousness.

Store Nadolol 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 bottle tightly closed. Keep Nadolol out of the reach of children and away from pets.

Suspension for heartburn

Magaldrate Suspension is used for:

Treating acid indigestion, heartburn, and sour stomach. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Magaldrate Suspension is an antacid. It works by neutralizing stomach acid and increasing the pH of the stomach.

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

    * if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding

    * if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement

    * if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances

    * if you have appendicitis, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, blockage of the bowel, rectal bleeding of unknown cause, kidney problems, or you have had bowel surgery

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

    * Oral blood thinners (eg, warfarin), citrate salts (found in some calcium supplements, antacids, and laxatives), or quinidine because their actions and side effects may be increased by Magaldrate Suspension

    * Bisphosphonates (eg, alendronic acid), cation exchange resins (eg, sodium polystyrene sulfonate), cephalosporins (eg, cefaclor), imidazoles (eg, fluconazole), mycophenolate, penicillamine, quinolones (eg, ciprofloxacin), tetracyclines (eg, doxycycline), or thyroid hormones because their effectiveness may be decreased by Magaldrate Suspension

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

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

    * Magaldrate Suspension may be taken with or without food.

    * Shake well before using.

    * If you miss a dose of Magaldrate Suspension and you are taking it regularly, take it as soon as possible. If several hours have passed or if it is nearing time for the next dose, do not double the dose to catch up, unless advised by your health care provider. Do not take 2 doses at once.

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

                              * Do not exceed the recommended dose or use the maximum dose for more than 2 weeks without checking with your doctor.

    * Magaldrate Suspension contains aluminum and magnesium. Before you begin taking any new prescription or over-the-counter medicine, read the ingredients to see if it also contains aluminum or magnesium. If it does or if you are uncertain, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

    * PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: It is unknown if Magaldrate Suspension can cause harm to the fetus. If you become pregnant while taking Magaldrate Suspension, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Magaldrate Suspension during pregnancy. Magaldrate Suspension is excreted in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you are using Magaldrate Suspension, check with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.

                           Store Magaldrate Suspension 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 Magaldrate Suspension out of the reach of children and away from pets.

Lacosamide

Lacosamide is used for:

Treating partial-onset seizures in certain patients with epilepsy. It is used in combination with other medicines.

Lacosamide is an anticonvulsant. Exactly how it works is not known, but it may work by slowing abnormal nerve impulses in the brain.

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

* Lacosamide comes with an extra patient information sheet called a Medication Guide. Read it carefully. Read it again each time you get Lacosamide refilled.

* Take Lacosamide by mouth with or without food.

* Taking Lacosamide at the same time each day will help you remember to take it.

* Continue to take Lacosamide even if you feel well. Do not miss any doses.

* Do not suddenly stop taking Lacosamide. You may have an increased risk of side effects (eg, seizures). If you need to stop Lacosamide or add a new medicine, your doctor will gradually lower your dose.

* If you miss a dose of Lacosamide, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

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

* Lacosamide may cause dizziness. This effect may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use Lacosamide with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.

* Lab tests, including electrocardiogram (ECG) or liver or kidney function, may be performed while you use Lacosamide. These tests may be used to monitor your condition or check for side effects. Be sure to keep all doctor and lab appointments.

* Use Lacosamide with caution in the ELDERLY; they may be more sensitive to its effects.

* Lacosamide should be used with extreme caution in CHILDREN younger than 17 years old; safety and effectiveness in these children have not been confirmed.

* PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Lacosamide while you are pregnant. It is not known if Lacosamide is found in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking Lacosamide.

Store Lacosamide at 68 to 77 degrees F (20 to 25 degrees C). Brief storage at temperatures between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) is permitted. Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Lacosamide out of the reach of children and away from pets.

Suffering from HIV?

Kaletra is a combination of two antiviral medications in a group of HIV medicines called protease (PRO-tee-ayz) inhibitors. This medication prevents human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) cells from multiplying in your body.

Kaletra is used to treat HIV, which causes acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). It is not a cure for HIV or AIDS.

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

                       Do not take Kaletra with cisapride (Propulsid), lovastatin (Mevacor, Altocor), oral midazolam (Versed), pimozide (Orap), rifampin (Rifadin, Rimactane, Rifater), simvastatin (Zocor), St. John’s wort, triazolam (Halcion), or an ergot medicine such as Ergomar, Cafergot, Wigraine, D.H.E. 45, Migranal, Methergine. These drugs can cause life-threatening side effects if you use them while you are taking Kaletra.

There are many other medicines that can interact with Kaletra. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor. Keep a list with you of all the medicines you use and show this list to any doctor or other healthcare provider who treats you.

HIV/AIDS is usually treated with a combination of different drugs. To best treat your condition, use all of your medications as directed by your doctor. Do not change your doses or medication schedule without advice from your doctor. Every person with HIV or AIDS should remain under the care of a doctor.

Taking Kaletra will not prevent you from passing HIV to other people through unprotected sex or sharing of needles. Talk with your doctor about safe methods of preventing HIV transmission during sex, such as using a condom and spermicide. Sharing drug or medicine needles is never safe, even for a healthy person.

                         Take Kaletra exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not take the medication in larger amounts, or take it for longer than recommended by your doctor. Follow the instructions on your prescription label.

Kaletra tablets may be taken with or without food. Do not crush, chew, or break a tablet. Swallow the tablet whole. The capsules or liquid should be taken with food.

Measure the liquid form of Kaletra (oral solution) with a special dose-measuring spoon or cup, not a regular table spoon. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist for one.

HIV/AIDS is usually treated with a combination of different drugs. To best treat your condition, use all of your medications as directed by your doctor. Be sure to read the medication guide or patient instructions provided with each of your medications. Do not change your doses or medication schedule without advice from your doctor. Every person with HIV or AIDS should remain under the care of a doctor.

To be sure Kaletra is helping your condition, your blood will need to be tested on a regular basis. Your liver function may also need to be tested. Do not miss any scheduled visits to your doctor.

Store the Kaletra liquid medicine in the refrigerator or at room temperature, away from heat or moisture. If you store the medicine at room temperature you must use it within 60 days. Store the tablets or capsules at room temperature, away from heat and moisture. Keep the pills in their original container with the cap tightly closed.

                              If you take Kaletra liquid and you also take didanosine, take the didanosine at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after you take Kaletra liquid.

                      The oral liquid contains a large portion of alcohol. Avoid drinking alcohol while using this medicine. Tell your doctor if you also take metronidazole (Flagyl) or disulfiram (Antabuse), which can cause severe nausea and vomiting when taken with Kaletra liquid.

Taking this medication will not prevent you from passing HIV to other people through unprotected sex or sharing of needles. Talk with your doctor about safe methods of preventing HIV transmission during sex, such as using a condom and spermicide. Sharing drug or medicine needles is never safe, even for a healthy person.

                       

Ibutilide

Ibutilide is used for:

Treating irregular heart rhythms. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Ibutilide is an antiarrhythmic. It works by slowing the conduction of the irregular heartbeat throughout the heart, which allows an opportunity for the regular heart rhythm to take over.

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

    * Ibutilide is administered as an infusion at the hospital.

    * If Ibutilide contains particles or is discolored, or if the vial is cracked or damaged in any way, do not use it.

    * Keep this product, as well as syringes and needles, out of the reach of children and away from pets. Do not reuse needles, syringes, or other materials. Dispose of properly after use. Ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain local regulations for proper disposal.

    * If you miss a dose of Ibutilide , contact your doctor immediately.

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

                          * Ibutilide may cause dizziness. Do not drive, operate machinery, or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how you react to Ibutilide . Using Ibutilide alone, with certain other medicines, or with alcohol may lessen your ability to drive or perform other potentially dangerous tasks.

    * Ibutilide is not recommended for use in CHILDREN. Safety and effectiveness have not been confirmed.

    * PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Ibutilide during pregnancy. It is unknown if Ibutilide is excreted in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking Ibutilide .

                          Ibutilide is usually handled and stored by a health care provider. If you are using Ibutilide at home, store Ibutilide as directed by your pharmacist or health care provider.