Salicylamide

Acetaminophen/Aspirin/Caffeine/Salicylamide is used for:

Relieving migraine headaches. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Acetaminophen/Aspirin/Caffeine/Salicylamide is an analgesic and antipyretic combination. It works by blocking substances in the body that cause pain and inflammation. Caffeine constricts blood vessels, which helps with migraine headache.

                          Some medical conditions may interact with Acetaminophen/Aspirin/Caffeine/Salicylamide . 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 a history of alcohol abuse or if you consume 3 or more alcohol-containing drinks every day

    * if you have asthma, bleeding or clotting problems, growths in the nose (nasal polyps), kidney or liver problems, severe heart problems, stomach or peptic ulcers (bleeding ulcers), heartburn, upset stomach, stomach pain, influenza (flu) or chickenpox, vitamin K deficiency, anxiety, or sleeplessness

    * if you are a child with a stroke, a weakened blood vessel (cerebral aneurysm) or bleeding in the brain, or Kawasaki syndrome (a rare inflammation causing heart problems in children)

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Acetaminophen/Aspirin/Caffeine/Salicylamide . Tell your health care provider if you are taking any of the following medicines, especially any of the following:

    * Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors (eg, acetazolamide) because they may decrease Acetaminophen/Aspirin/Caffeine/Salicylamide 's effectiveness

    * Anticoagulants (eg, warfarin) or NSAIDs (eg, celecoxib, ibuprofen, naproxen) because the risk of side effects, including bleeding, may be increased by Acetaminophen/Aspirin/Caffeine/Salicylamide

    * Insulin, isoniazid, oral hypoglycemics (eg, glyburide), or quinolone antibiotics (eg, ciprofloxacin) because the risk of their side effects may be increased by Acetaminophen/Aspirin/Caffeine/Salicylamide

    * Methotrexate, theophylline, or valproic acid because the risk of their side effects may be increased by Acetaminophen/Aspirin/Caffeine/Salicylamide

    * Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (eg, enalapril), probenecid, or sulfinpyrazone because their effectiveness may be decreased by Acetaminophen/Aspirin/Caffeine/Salicylamide

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Acetaminophen/Aspirin/Caffeine/Salicylamide 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 Acetaminophen/Aspirin/Caffeine/Salicylamide as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

    * Take Acetaminophen/Aspirin/Caffeine/Salicylamide by mouth with or without food. If stomach upset occurs, take with food to reduce stomach irritation.

    * Take Acetaminophen/Aspirin/Caffeine/Salicylamide with a full glass of water (8 oz/240 mL). Do not lie down for 30 minutes after taking Acetaminophen/Aspirin/Caffeine/Salicylamide .

    * Use Acetaminophen/Aspirin/Caffeine/Salicylamide exactly as directed on the package, unless instructed differently by your doctor. If you are taking Acetaminophen/Aspirin/Caffeine/Salicylamide without a prescription, follow any warnings and precautions on the label.

    * If you miss a dose of Acetaminophen/Aspirin/Caffeine/Salicylamide and you are taking it regularly, 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 Acetaminophen/Aspirin/Caffeine/Salicylamide .

                               * Acetaminophen/Aspirin/Caffeine/Salicylamide has acetaminophen and aspirin in it. Before you start any new medicine, check the label to see if it has acetaminophen or aspirin in it too. If it does or if you are not sure, check with your doctor or pharmacist.

    * Acetaminophen/Aspirin/Caffeine/Salicylamide may harm your liver. Your risk may be greater if you drink alcohol while you are using Acetaminophen/Aspirin/Caffeine/Salicylamide . Talk to your doctor before you take Acetaminophen/Aspirin/Caffeine/Salicylamide or other fever reducers if you drink more than 3 drinks with alcohol per day.

    * Aspirin has been linked to a serious illness called Reye syndrome. Do not give Acetaminophen/Aspirin/Caffeine/Salicylamide to a child or teenager who has the flu, chickenpox, or a viral infection. Contact your doctor with any questions or concerns.

    * Avoid large amounts of food or drink that have caffeine (eg, coffee, tea, cocoa, cola, chocolate).

    * Serious stomach ulcers or bleeding can occur with the use of Acetaminophen/Aspirin/Caffeine/Salicylamide . Taking it in high doses or for a long time, smoking, or drinking alcohol increases the risk of these side effects. Taking Acetaminophen/Aspirin/Caffeine/Salicylamide with food will NOT reduce the risk of these effects. Contact your doctor or emergency room at once if you develop severe stomach or back pain; black, tarry stools; vomit that looks like blood or coffee grounds; or unusual weight gain or swelling.

    * Acetaminophen/Aspirin/Caffeine/Salicylamide may reduce the number of clot-forming cells (platelets) in your blood. Avoid activities that may cause bruising or injury. Tell your doctor if you have unusual bruising or bleeding. Tell your doctor if you have dark, tarry, or bloody stools.

    * Tell your doctor or dentist that you take Acetaminophen/Aspirin/Caffeine/Salicylamide before you receive any medical or dental care, emergency care, or surgery.

    * Do not take Acetaminophen/Aspirin/Caffeine/Salicylamide for at least 7 days after any surgery unless directed by your health care provider.

    * Acetaminophen/Aspirin/Caffeine/Salicylamide may cause false results with some in-home test kits for blood cholesterol. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking Acetaminophen/Aspirin/Caffeine/Salicylamide and need to check your blood cholesterol at home.

    * PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Acetaminophen/Aspirin/Caffeine/Salicylamide while you are pregnant. Acetaminophen/Aspirin/Caffeine/Salicylamide is not recommended during the last 3 months (third trimester) of pregnancy due to the potential for fetal harm or complications during delivery. Acetaminophen/Aspirin/Caffeine/Salicylamide is found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use Acetaminophen/Aspirin/Caffeine/Salicylamide , check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.

                          Store Acetaminophen/Aspirin/Caffeine/Salicylamide at room temperature, between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C), in a tightly closed container. Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Acetaminophen/Aspirin/Caffeine/Salicylamide out of the reach of children and away from pets.

Radiogardase

Prussian blue was originally developed as a dye for use in paints and ink. It is used in medicine to help speed up the body's elimination of certain metals or chemical elements. It works by binding to the metals in the digestive tract to keep the body from absorbing them.

Prussian blue is used to treat people who have been contaminated with radioactive cesium or thallium, or non-radioactive thallium.

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

                        Before you take Prussian blue, tell your doctor if you have a digestive disorder, chronic constipation, a blockage in your stomach or intestines, a heart rhythm disorder; or an electrolyte imbalance.

Take this medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take it in larger amounts or for longer than recommended. Prussian blue is usually taken 3 times per day for at least 30 days.

Prussian blue may work best if you take it with food. After you are treated with Prussian blue, your urine and stools will contain the radioactive materials that the medication has helped the body eliminate. Avoid handling any clean-up of your stools or urine without wearing latex rubber gloves. If another person is handling your stools or urine, they should wear gloves, eye protection, and a mask to cover the nose and mouth. Prussian blue may cause your stools to appear blue in color. This is a normal side effect of Prussian blue, and should not be cause for alarm.

Although Prussian blue helps the body quickly eliminate a radioactive element, this medication will not treat any symptoms of radiation exposure. You will be given other medications to treat complications of radiation exposure, such as bone marrow suppression or severe infection.

While taking Prussian blue, tell your caregivers at once if you have a serious side effect such as severe constipation or stomach pain.

Prussian blue may bind with other medications and could possibly make them less effective. Tell your doctor about all your prescription and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors.

                           Before you take Prussian blue, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have:

      a digestive disorder;

      chronic constipation;

      a blockage in your stomach or intestines;

      a heart rhythm disorder; or

      an electrolyte imbalance.

If you have any of these conditions, you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely use Prussian blue.

FDA pregnancy category C. This medication may be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant before you are treated with Prussian blue. It is not known whether Prussian blue passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not take this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. Exposure to radiation could cause a man to have low sperm counts up to several years later. Talk with your doctor if you have concerns about how radiation may affect your fertility.

                           Take this medication 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.

Prussian blue may work best if you take it with food.

Prussian blue is usually taken 3 times per day for at least 30 days. You may need to take several capsules at one time to get the correct dose.

If you are unable to swallow large number of capsules, you may open the capsules and sprinkle the medicine into a small amount of liquid or bland food to make swallowing easier. Swallow this mixture right away without chewing. Do not save the mixture for later use. Discard the empty capsule.

Opening a Prussian blue capsule and mixing the medicine with liquid or food may cause a blue discoloration inside your mouth. After you are treated with Prussian blue, your urine and stools will contain the radioactive materials that the medication has helped the body eliminate.

Use a toilet rather than a urinal and sit on the toilet while urinating. Flush the toilet 3 times with the lid down after use.

Always wash your hands after using the bathroom. Avoid handling any clean-up of your stools or urine without wearing latex rubber gloves. If another person is handling your stools or urine, they should wear gloves, eye protection, and a mask to cover the nose and mouth.

When cleaning any spills of bodily fluid, use only disposable cleaning cloths that can be flushed down a toilet. Ask your doctor or health department how to dispose of any bodily fluid spills that cannot be flushed down a toilet.

Wash any soiled clothing separately from the laundry of other people in your home.

Prussian blue may cause your stools to appear blue in color. This is a normal side effect of Prussian blue, and should not be cause for alarm.

Although Prussian blue helps the body quickly eliminate a radioactive element, this medication will not treat any symptoms of radiation exposure. You will be given other medications to treat complications of radiation exposure, such as bone marrow suppression or severe infection.

To be sure this medication is helping your condition, the radiation levels in your urine and stools will need to be checked often. This will help your doctor determine how long to treat you with Prussian blue. Do not miss any scheduled appointments.

Store Prussian blue capsules in the dark at room temperature.

                           Prussian blue may bind with other medications and could possibly make them less effective.

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.

Quelicin

Quelicin is used for:

Relaxing muscles during surgery or when using a breathing machine (ventilator). It is also used to induce anesthesia or when a tube must be inserted in the windpipe. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Quelicin is a depolarizing muscle relaxant. It works by keeping muscles from contracting, which causes paralysis of the muscles in the face and those used to breathe and move.

                   Some medical conditions may interact with Quelicin . 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 glaucoma, an electrolyte imbalance, liver problems, plasma cholinesterase deficiency, a bone fracture, muscle spasms, or a genetic condition

    * if you have high levels of potassium or low levels of calcium or potassium in the blood

    * if you are dehydrated or have recently had eye surgery or an eye injury

    * if you have or have a history of stomach infections or bleeding in the brain

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

    * Digoxin because the risk of abnormal heart rhythms may be increased

    * Aminoglycosides (eg, gentamicin), beta-adrenergic blockers (eg, propranolol), chloroquine, clindamycin, cyclophosphamide, glucocorticoids (eg, prednisone), lithium, magnesium salts, metoclopramide, oxytocin, oral contraceptives (birth control pills), procainamide, quinidine, quinine, terbutaline, or trimethaphan because the effects of Quelicin may be decreased

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Quelicin 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 Quelicin as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

    * Quelicin is usually administered as an injection at your doctor's office, hospital, or clinic. If you are using Quelicin at home, carefully follow the injection procedures taught to you by your health care provider.

    * If Quelicin 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 Quelicin , contact your doctor immediately.

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

                            * Quelicin should only be used in CHILDREN in emergency situations. Rare serious side effects have occurred in children who have received Quelicin .

    * PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Quelicin during pregnancy. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you are using Quelicin , check with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.

                              Quelicin is usually handled and stored by a health care provider. If you are using Quelicin at home, store Quelicin as directed by your pharmacist or health care provider. Keep Quelicin out of the reach of children and away from pets.

                  Quelicin has been associated with rapid muscle breakdown resulting in life-threatening heart rhythms, cardiac arrest, and death in children. Male children younger than 8 years of age seem to be at a higher risk, but cases have also been reported in adolescents. Because it is hard to determine which children may be at risk, Quelicin should only be used in an emergency situation.

Palonosetron

Palonosetron is used for:

Preventing nausea and vomiting caused by cancer chemotherapy. It is also used to prevent nausea and vomiting after surgery. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Palonosetron is 5-HT3 receptor blocker. It works by blocking the action of serotonin in certain parts of the brain and nervous system, which helps reduce or prevent nausea and vomiting.

Some medical conditions may interact with Palonosetron . 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 are allergic to other 5-HT3 receptor antagonists (eg, ondansetron)

* if you have a history of heart problems (eg, irregular heartbeat, prolonged QT), an abnormal heart function test (eg, electrocardiogram [ECG]), or low blood levels of potassium or magnesium

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

* Apomorphine because side effects such as severely low blood pressure or loss of consciousness may occur

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Palonosetron 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 Palonosetron as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

* An extra patient leaflet is available with Palonosetron . Talk to your pharmacist if you have questions about this information.

* Palonosetron is usually given as an injection at your doctor's office, hospital, or clinic. If you will be using Palonosetron at home, a health care provider will teach you how to use it. Be sure you understand how to use Palonosetron . Follow the procedures you are taught when you use a dose. Contact your health care provider if you have any questions.

* Do not use Palonosetron if it contains particles, is cloudy or discolored, or if the vial is cracked or damaged.

* Keep this product, as well as syringes and needles, out of the reach of children and pets. Do not reuse needles, syringes, or other materials. Ask your health care provider how to dispose of these materials after use. Follow all local rules for disposal.

* If you miss a dose of Palonosetron , contact your doctor right away.

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

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

* Palonosetron should be used with extreme caution in CHILDREN younger than 18 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 Palonosetron while you are pregnant. It is not known if Palonosetron is found in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while you are using Palonosetron .

Palonosetron is usually handled and stored by a health care provider. If you are using Palonosetron at home, store Palonosetron as directed by your pharmacist or health care provider. Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Palonosetron out of the reach of children and away from pets.

Ocufen Eye Drops

Ocufen Drops is used for:

Preventing a decrease in pupil size during surgery. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Ocufen Drops is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) eye drop. It works by blocking a certain substance that causes inflammation (redness, swelling, and irritation).

Some medical conditions may interact with Ocufen Drops. 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 had a severe allergic reaction (eg, severe rash, hives, difficulty breathing, dizziness) to aspirin or any medicine containing aspirin or an NSAID (eg, ibuprofen)

* if you have bleeding problems

* if you have other eye problems (eg, dry eye syndrome, cornea problems), have had complicated eye surgery, or have had repeated eye surgeries within a short period of time

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

* Anticoagulants (eg, warfarin) or heparin because the risk of bleeding may be increased

* Acetylcholine or carbachol because their effectiveness may be decreased by Ocufen Drops

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Ocufen Drops 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 Ocufen Drops as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

* To use Ocufen Drops, wash your hands. Tilt your head back. Using your index finger, pull the lower eyelid away from the eye to form a pouch. Drop the medicine into the pouch and gently close your eyes. Immediately use your finger to apply pressure to the inside corner of the eye for 1 to 2 minutes. Do not blink. Remove excess medicine around your eye with a clean tissue, being careful not to touch your eye. Wash your hands to remove any medicine that may be on them. To prevent germs from contaminating your medicine, do not touch the applicator tip to any surface, including your eye. Keep the container tightly closed.

* Do not administer Ocufen Drops while wearing contact lenses. Talk to your doctor about the proper use of Ocufen Drops if you usually wear contact lenses.

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

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

* Do not exceed the recommended dose or take Ocufen Drops for longer than prescribed without checking with your doctor.

* Use Ocufen Drops with caution in CHILDREN younger than 18 years of age. Safety and efficacy in this age group have not been confirmed.

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

Store Ocufen Drops between 59 and 77 degrees F (15 and 25 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Ocufen Drops out of the reach of children and away from pets.