Classifications and Drugs | Purpose | Side Effects | Contraindications and Cautions | Patient Education | Thiazides 1. Naturetin, bendroflumethiazide 2. Diuril, chlorothiazideLoop Diuretics 1. Edecrin, ethacrynic Acid 2. Demadex, torsemide 3. Bumex, bumetanidePotassium Sparing Agents 1. Dyrenium, 2. Midamor, amilorideCombination Poatssium Sparing and Thiazide Diuretics 1. Dyazide or Diazide 2. Maxzide, hydrochlorothiazide and triamtereneOsmotic Agents 1. Osmitrol, mannitol 2. Glycolax, polyethylene glycol 3350Uricosuric Agents 1. Probenecid 2. Enturan, sulfinpyrazoneAntigout Medication 1. Zyloprim, allopurinolAntispasmodic 1. Levsin/SL, yyoscyamine 2. Pamine, methscopolamine 3. Donnatal, belladonna alkaloids/phenobarbitalAnalgesic 1. Pyridium, phenazopyridineCholinergic 1. Ampyra, dalfampridineBPH TreatmentAntiandrogen 1. Tagamet, cimetidine 2. Casodex, bicalutamide 3. Eulexin, flutamide, Alpha Blockers 1. Revatio, sildenafil 2. Levitra, vardenafil 3. Mavik, trandolapril | Bendroflumethiazide is a thiazide diuretic. It works by helping the kidneys eliminate fluid from the body. Exactly how Bendroflumethiazide works to treat high blood pressure is unknown.Chlorothiazide is a thiazide diuretic. It works by helping the kidneys eliminate fluid from your body. Exactly how Chlorothiazide works to treat high blood pressure is unknown.Edecrin is a loop diuretic. It works by making the kidneys eliminate larger amounts of electrolytes (especially sodium and potassium salts) and water than normal (diuretic effect). It is useful for treating many conditions in which salt and water retention (eg, edema, swelling) is a problem.Demadex is a loop diuretic. It works by making the kidney eliminate larger amounts of electrolytes (especially sodium and potassium salts) and water than normal (diuretic effect).Bumex is a loop diuretic. It works by forcing the kidney to eliminate sodium, potassium, and water.Dyrenium is a potassium-sparing diuretic. It works by making the kidneys eliminate sodium (salt) and water from the body while retaining potassium.Midamor is a potassium-sparing diuretic. It works by making the kidneys eliminate sodium (salt) and water from the body while retaining potassium.Dyazide (Diazide) is used to treat high blood pressure and fluid retention (edema). Dyazide (Diazide) can be taken alone or with other high blood pressure medications. Dyazide (Diazide) may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.The combination of hydrochlorothiazide and triamterene is used to treat fluid retention (edema) and high blood pressure (hypertension).Mannitol is used to force urine production in people with acute (sudden) kidney failure. Increased urine production helps prevent the kidneys from shutting down, and also speeds up elimination of certain toxic substances in the body.Mannitol is also used to reduce swelling and pressure inside the eye or around the brain.Polyethylene glycol 3350 is a laxative solution that increases the amount of water in the intestinal tract to stimulate bowel movements.Polyethylene glycol 3350 is used as a laxative to treat occasional constipation or irregular bowel movements.Treating high levels of uric acid in the blood caused by gout or gouty arthritis. It may be used to increase blood levels of certain antibiotics (eg, penicillin). It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.Enturan is an oral uricosuric agent (pyrazolone derivative) used to treat chronic or intermittent gouty arthritis. Enturan competitively inhibits the reabsorption of uric acid at the proximal convoluted tubule, thereby facilitating urinary excretion of uric acid and decreasing plasma urate concentrations.Zyloprim is a xanthine oxidase inhibitor. It works by lowering the body's production of uric acid.Levsin/SL is an anticholinergic agent. It works by decreasing the motion of muscles in the stomach, intestines, and bladder. It also decreases the production of stomach acid.Pamine is an anticholinergic. It works by decreasing stomach acid production and by relaxing the muscles in the stomach and intestines.Donnatal is an anticholinergic and barbiturate combination. It works by decreasing the motion of the muscles in the stomach and intestine and providing mild sedation.Pyridium is a pain reliever that affects the lower part of your urinary tract (bladder and urethra).Pyridium is used to treat pain, burning, increased urination, and increased urge to urinate. These symptoms are usually caused by infection, injury, surgery, catheter, or other conditions that irritate the lower urinary tract.Pyridium will treat the symptoms of a urinary tract infection, but this medication does not treat the actual infection. Take the antibiotic that your doctor prescribes to treat your infection.Ampyra (dalfampridine) is a potassium channel blocker.Ampyra is used to improve walking in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS). Dalfampridine produced an increase in walking speed in clinical trials. Exactly how it works is not known. It is thought to increase nerve function.Cimetidine is in a group of drugs called histamine receptor antagonists. Cimetidine works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach produces.Cimetidine is used to treat and prevent certain types of ulcer, and to treat conditions that cause the stomach to produce too much acid. Cimetidine is also used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), when stomach acid backs up into the esophagus and causes heartburn.Casodex is an anti-androgen. It works in the body by preventing the actions of androgens (male hormones).Casodex is used together with another hormone to treat prostate cancer.Flutamide is an antiandrogen. It works in the body to prevent the actions of androgens (male hormones).Flutamide is used in the treatment of prostate cancer.Revatio (sildenafil) relaxes muscles and increases blood flow to particular areas of the body.Revatio is used to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension and improve exercise capacity in men and women. Sildenafil under the brand name Viagra is used to treat erectile dysfunction (impotence) in men. Do not take Viagra while also taking Revatio, unless your doctor tells you to.Levitra (vardenafil) is a phosphodiesterase inhibitor. It works by helping to relax muscles and increase blood flow into the penis during sexual stimulation. This helps men to achieve and maintain an erection.Levitra is used to treat erectile dysfunction (impotence).Trandolapril is an ACE inhibitor. ACE stands for angiotensin converting enzyme.Trandolapril is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), and to improve survival after a heart attack. | Blurred vision; dizziness; headache; lightheadedness, especially when sitting up or standing; numbness or tingling of skin.Blurred vision; dizziness; headache; lightheadedness, especially when sitting up or standing; numbness or tingling of skin.Dizziness; headache; lightheadedness; loss of appetite; nausea; restlessness; tiredness or weakness; upset stomach; vomiting.Demadex is a loop diuretic. It works by making the kidney eliminate larger amounts of electrolytes (especially sodium and potassium salts) and water than normal (diuretic effect).Dizziness or lightheadedness when sitting up or standing; drowsiness; headache; low blood pressure.Diarrhea; headache; loss of appetite; nausea; weakness.Diarrhea; headache; loss of appetite; nausea; weakness.dizziness, lightheadedness, headache, blurred vision, loss of appetite, stomach upset, diarrhea or constipation.mild nausea, diarrhea, constipation;dizziness, headache;blurred vision;dry mouth;skin rash.nausea, vomiting;runny nose;dizziness;chills; ormild skin rashbloating, gas, upset stomach;dizziness; orincreased sweating.Dizziness; flushing; hair loss; headache; loss of appetite; nausea; sore gums; vomiting.Heartburn, nausea, and upset stomach are the most common side effects of sulfinpyrazone therapy. Take each dose with food, milk, or an antacid to decrease these side effects.Diarrhea; nausea.Bloated feeling; blurred vision; constipation; decreased sweating; dizziness; drowsiness; dry mouth; enlarged pupils; excitability; headache; nausea; nervousness; trouble sleeping; weakness.Bloated feeling; blurred vision; constipation; decreased sweating; difficulty sleeping; dilation of pupils; dizziness; drowsiness; dry mouth; headache; loss of taste; nausea; nervousness; urinary hesitancy or retention.Bloated feeling; blurred vision; clumsiness; constipation; decreased sweating; dizziness; drowsiness; dry mouth; excessive daytime drowsiness ("hangover effect"); feeling of a whirling motion; headache; lightheadedness; nausea; nervousness; tired feeling; trouble sleeping.headache;dizziness;stomach pain, upset stomach; orskin itching.headache, dizziness;sleep problems (insomnia);nausea, constipation, upset stomach;weakness;stuffy nose, sinus pain, sore throat; orback pain.feeling dizzy, depressed, or agitated;breast swelling or tenderness (in men);joint or muscle pain;mild skin rash;headache; ordiarrhea, nausea, or constipation.hot flashes;breast pain or swelling;weakness, dizziness;back pain, pelvic pain, joint or muscle pain;increased nighttime urination;upset stomach, vomiting, diarrhea or constipation;weight changes;impotence, loss of interest in sex, or trouble having an orgasm;dizziness, headache; orsore throat, runny nose or other cold symptoms.hot flashes,diarrhea,skin rash,increased skin sensitivity to sunlight,loss of sex drive,impotence,lowered sperm count,enlarged breasts,amber or greenish discoloration of the urine,rectal bleeding or inflammation, orblood in the urine.warmth or redness in your face, neck, or chest;stuffy nose;headache;memory problems;upset stomach; orback pain.warmth or redness in your face, neck, or chest;runny or stuffy nose;headache, dizziness;upset stomach; orback pain.cold symptoms such as stuffy nose, sneezing, sore throat;cough;muscle pain;dizziness, drowsiness, headache;sleep problems (insomnia);upset stomach, diarrhea, constipation; ormild skin itching or rash. | Do NOT use Bendroflumethiazide if:you are allergic to any ingredient in Bendroflumethiazide or to any other sulfonamide medicine (eg sulfamethoxazole, glyburide, acetazolamide)you are unable to urinateyou are taking dofetilide or ketanserinContact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.Do NOT use Chlorothiazide if:you are allergic to any ingredient in Chlorothiazide or to any other sulfonamide medicine (eg sulfamethoxazole, glyburide, acetazolamide)you are unable to urinateyou are taking dofetilide or ketanserinDo NOT use Edecrin if:you are allergic to any ingredient in Edecrin or to sulfonamidesyou are unable to urinateyou are taking an aminoglycoside antibiotic (eg, gentamicin) or cephalosporin (eg, cephalexin)Do NOT use Demadex if:you are allergic to any ingredient in Demadex or to sulfonylureas (eg, glyburide)you are unable to urinateDo NOT use Bumex if:you are allergic to any ingredient in Bumexyou have no urine formationyou have kidney disease and a significant decrease in urine formation to less than 16 oz/day (500 mL/day)you have severe depletion of blood electrolytes (minerals in the blood [eg, sodium, calcium, potassium, chlorine, magnesium, bicarbonate])you have brain and nervous system problems caused by severe liver diseaseDo NOT use Dyrenium if:you are allergic to any ingredient in Dyreniumyou are taking potassium supplements, another potassium-sparing diuretic (eg, amiloride), or an aldosterone blocker (eg, eplerenone)you are unable to urinate or have high blood potassium levels or severely decreased liver or kidney functionDo NOT use Midamor if:you are allergic to any ingredient in Midamoryou are taking potassium supplements or potassium-sparing diuretics (eg, aldosterone, triamterene)you are unable to urinateyou have high blood potassium levels or kidney problems due to diabetes or other severe kidney diseaseYou should not use Dyazide if you are allergic to hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ, HydroDiuril, Lotensin HCT, Prinzide, Zestoretic, Ziac, and others) or triamterene (Dyrenium), or if you have:kidney disease or are unable to urinate;high potassium levels (hyperkalemia);if you are taking diuretics similar to triamterene, such as amiloride (Midamor, Moduretic), spironolactone (Aldactone, Aldactazide); orif you are taking potassium supplements (unless your doctor tells you to).You should not use this medication if you are allergic to hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ, HydroDiuril, Lotensin HCT, Prinzide, Zestoretic, Ziac, and others) or triamterene (Dyrenium), or if you have:kidney disease or are unable to urinate;high potassium levels (hyperkalemia);if you are taking diuretics similar to triamterene, such as amiloride (Midamor, Moduretic), spironolactone (Aldactone, Aldactazide); orif you are taking potassium supplements (unless your doctor tells you to).You should not be treated with this medication if you are allergic to mannitol, or have certain conditions. Be sure your doctor knows if you have:severe or long-term kidney disease;swelling or congestion in your lung;bleeding in your brain that is not related to surgery;severe dehydration; orif your kidneys have already shut down and you are unable to urinate.Do not use this medication if you are allergic to polyethylene glycol, or if you have a bowel obstruction or intestinal blockage. If you have any these conditions, you could have dangerous or life-threatening side effects from polyethylene glycol 3350. People with eating disorders (such as anorexia or bulimia) should not use this medication without the advice of a doctor.Before taking polyethylene glycol 3350, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have:nausea, vomiting, or severe stomach pain;ulcerative colitis;irritable bowel syndrome;kidney disease; orif you have had a sudden change in bowel habits that has lasted 2 weeks or longer.Do NOT use Probenecid if:you are allergic to any ingredient in Probenecidyou have blood problems or kidney stones caused by uric acidthe patient is a child younger than 2 years of ageyou are taking salicylates (eg, aspirin)Patients with an active peptic ulcer or symptoms of gastrointestinal inflammation or ulceration should not receive the drug.The drug is contraindicated in patients with a history or the presence of:1. Hypersensitivity to phenylbutazone or other pyrazoles2. Blood dyacrasiasSome medical conditions may interact with Zyloprim. 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-feedingif you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplementif you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substancesif you have kidney or liver disease, heart problems (eg, congestive heart failure), bone marrow problems, high blood pressure, or diabetesDo NOT use Levsin/SL if:you are allergic to any ingredient in Levsin/SLyou have severe esophagus problems (eg, irritation, narrowing); a blockage of the stomach, bowel, or bladder; bowel motility problems; or severe bowel problems (eg, severe ulcerative colitis, toxic megacolon)you have glaucoma, myasthenia gravis, or heart problems caused by severe bleedingDo NOT use Pamine if:you are allergic to any ingredient in Pamineyou have glaucoma, blockage of the bladder, certain problems with your esophagus (eg, decreased esophageal motility, severe irritation caused by reflux), certain stomach or intestinal problems (eg, blockage, lack of muscle tone, or ulcerative colitis), heart problems caused by blood loss, or muscle problems (eg, myasthenia gravis)Do NOT use Donnatal if:you are allergic to any ingredient in Donnatalyou have previously experienced restlessness or excitement after taking phenobarbitalyou have glaucoma; severe irritation of the esophagus or other serious problems with the esophagus (eg, esophageal achalasia); a blockage of the stomach, bowel, or bladder; bowel motility problems; severe bowel inflammation (eg, ulcerative colitis); certain muscle problems (eg, myasthenia gravis); or heart problems with severe bleedingyou have a history of the blood disorder porphyriayou have a history of alcohol or substance abuse or dependence or may be at risk for an addictionyou are taking methoxyflurane, sodium oxybate (GHB), or voriconazoleDo not take Pyridium if you are allergic to phenazopyridine, or if you have kidney disease. Pyridium will treat the symptoms of a urinary tract infection, but this medication does not treat the actual infection. Take any antibiotic that your doctor prescribes to treat your infection. To avoid stomach upset, take Pyridium with food.You should not use Ampyra if you are allergic to dalfampridine, or if you have:moderate to severe kidney disease;if you have ever had a seizure (convulsions); orif you are also taking another MS drug called Fampridine (4-aminopyridine). Taking cimetidine may make you more susceptible to virus that causes pneumonia. You may be more likely to develop pneumonia if you have certain health problems.Ask a doctor or pharmacist if it is safe for you to take cimetidine if you have:diabetes;asthma or a chronic lung disorder;a weak immune system;bone marrow suppression;kidney disease; orliver disease.You should not use Casodex if you are allergic to bicalutamide.Casodex should never be taken by a woman or a child.To make sure you can safely take Casodex, tell your doctor if you have liver disease, diabetes, or any other serious illness.Although Casodex is not for use by women, this medication can cause birth defects if a woman is exposed to it during pregnancy. Before taking flutamide, tell your doctor if yousmoke,have liver disease,have glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency, orhave hemoglobin M deficiency.You may not be able to take flutamide, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listed above.Do not take Revatio if you are also using a nitrate drug for chest pain or heart problems. This includes nitroglycerin (Nitrostat, Nitrolingual, Nitro-Dur, Nitro-Bid, and others), isosorbide dinitrate (Dilatrate-SR, Isordil, Sorbitrate), and isosorbide mononitrate (Imdur, ISMO, Monoket). Nitrates are also found in some recreational drugs such as amyl nitrate or nitrite ("poppers"). Taking Revatio with a nitrate medicine can cause a serious decrease in blood pressure, leading to fainting, stroke, or heart attack.Do not take Levitra if you are also using a nitrate drug for chest pain or heart problems. This includes nitroglycerin (Nitrostat, Nitrolingual, Nitro-Dur, Nitro-Bid, and others), isosorbide dinitrate (Dilatrate-SR, Isordil, Sorbitrate), and isosorbide mononitrate (Imdur, ISMO, Monoket). Nitrates are also found in some recreational drugs such as amyl nitrate or nitrite ("poppers"). Taking Levitra with a nitrate medicine can cause a sudden and serious decrease in blood pressure.Do not use trandolapril if you are pregnant. It could harm the unborn baby. Stop using this medication and tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant. You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to trandolapril or similar medicines, such as benazepril (Lotensin), captopril (Capoten), fosinopril (Monopril), enalapril (Vasotec), lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril), moexipril (Univasc), perindopril (Aceon), quinapril (Accupril), or ramipril (Altace). Avoid drinking alcohol. It can further lower your blood pressure and may increase some of the side effects of trandolapril. Do not use salt substitutes or potassium supplements while taking trandolapril, unless your doctor has told you to. Follow your doctor's instructions about the type and amount of liquids you should drink while taking trandolapril. Tell your doctor if you have a prolonged illness that causes diarrhea or vomiting. | Use Bendroflumethiazide as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.Bendroflumethiazide may be taken with or without food.When you first start taking Bendroflumethiazide, it may cause an increase in urine or in frequency of urination. To prevent this from affecting sleep, try not to take any dose later than 6 pm.Continue to use Bendroflumethiazide even if you feel well. Do not miss any doses.If you miss a dose of Bendroflumethiazide, 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.Use Chlorothiazide as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.Chlorothiazide is usually administered as an injection at your doctor's office, hospital, or clinic. If you are using Chlorothiazide at home, carefully follow the injection procedures taught to you by your health care provider.If Chlorothiazide contains particles or is discolored, or if the vial is cracked or damaged in any way, do not use it.When you first start taking Chlorothiazide, it may cause an increase in urine or in frequency of urination. To prevent this from affecting sleep, try not to take any dose later than 6 pm.Continue to use Chlorothiazide even if you feel well. Do not miss any doses.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 Chlorothiazide, use 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 use 2 doses at once.Use Edecrin as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.Edecrin may be taken with or without food.When you first start taking Edecrin, it may cause an increase in urine or in frequency of urination. If you are taking 1 dose daily, take it in the morning to prevent Edecrin from affecting your sleep. If you are taking more than 1 dose, take the last dose no later than 6 pm.If you miss a dose of Edecrin, 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.Use Demadex as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.Take Demadex by mouth with or without food.Demadex may increase the amount of urine or cause you to urinate more often when you first start taking it. To keep this from disturbing your sleep, try to take your dose before 6 pm.If you also take cholestyramine, do not take it within 4 hours before or after taking Demadex. Check with your doctor if you have questions.Avoid eating licorice or Korean ginseng while taking Demadex.If you miss a dose of Demadex, 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.Use Bumex as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.Bumex is usually given as an injection at your doctor's office, hospital, or clinic. If you will be using Bumex at home, a health care provider will teach you how to use it. Be sure you understand how to use Bumex. Follow the procedures you are taught when you use a dose. Contact your health care provider if you have any questions.Bumex may increase the amount of urine or cause you to urinate more often when you first start taking it. To keep this from disturbing your sleep, try to take your dose before 6 pm.If your doctor directs you to switch to medicine that is taken by mouth, be sure you understand how to take it.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 Bumex, use 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 use 2 doses at once.Use Dyrenium as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.Take Dyrenium by mouth with or without food.Dyrenium may increase the amount of urine or cause you to urinate more often when you first start taking it. To keep this from disturbing your sleep, try to take your dose before 6 pm.If you miss a dose of Dyrenium, 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.Use Midamor as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.Take Midamor by mouth with food.Midamor may increase the amount of urine or cause you to urinate more often when you first start taking it. To keep this from disturbing your sleep, try to take your dose before 6 pm.If you miss a dose of Midamor, 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.Take Dyazide exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. Follow the directions on your prescription label.Your doctor may occasionally change your dose to make sure you get the best results.You will need regular medical tests to be sure Dyazide is not causing harmful effects. Visit your doctor regularly.Dyazide can cause unusual results with certain medical tests. Tell any doctor who treats you that you are using Dyazide.If you need surgery or a blood transfusion, tell the doctor ahead of time that you are using Dyazide.Keep using this medicine as directed, even if you feel well. High blood pressure often has no symptoms. You may need to use blood pressure medication for the rest of your life.Store Dyazide at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light.Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. Follow the directions on your prescription label.Your doctor may occasionally change your dose to make sure you get the best results.You will need regular medical tests to be sure this medication is not causing harmful effects. Visit your doctor regularly.This medication can cause unusual results with certain medical tests. Tell any doctor who treats you that you are using hydrochlorothiazide and triamterene.If you need surgery or a blood transfusion, tell the doctor ahead of time that you are using hydrochlorothiazide and triamterene.Keep using this medicine as directed, even if you feel well. High blood pressure often has no symptoms. You may need to use blood pressure medication for the rest of your life.Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light.Mannitol is given as an injection through a needle placed into a vein. You will receive this injection in a clinic or hospital setting. The medicine must be given slowly through an IV infusion, and you may receive the medication around the clock.To be sure mannitol is helping your condition and not causing harmful effects, your blood will need to be tested often. This will help your doctor determine how long to treat you with mannitol. Your heart function will also need to be tested.Use this medication exactly as directed on the label, or as it has been prescribed by your doctor. Do not use the medication in larger amounts or for longer than recommended.To use the powder form of this medicine, measure your dose with the medicine cap on the bottle. This cap should contain dose marks on the inside of it. Pour the powder into 4 to 8 ounces of a cold or hot beverage such as water, juice, soda, coffee, or tea. Stir this mixture and drink it right away. Do not save for later use.Polyethylene glycol 3350 should produce a bowel movement within 1 to 3 days of using the medication. Polyethylene glycol 3350 normally causes loose or even watery stools.Do not use polyethylene glycol 3350 more than once per day. Call your doctor if you are still constipated or irregular after using this medication for 7 days in a row. Store polyethylene glycol 3350 at room temperature away from moisture and heat.Use Probenecid as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.Probenecid may be taken with or without food.You should not start taking Probenecid if you are currently having a gout attack. Wait until the gout attack stops to begin taking Probenecid unless directed otherwise by your doctor. If you are already taking Probenecid, you may continue to take it during a gout attack unless your doctor tells you otherwise.Drinking extra fluids while you are taking Probenecid is recommended. Check with your doctor for instructions.Follow the dietary plan given to you by your doctor or other health care professional.If you miss a dose of Probenecid, 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.Take sulfinpyrazone exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.Take each dose of sulfinpyrazone with a full glass of water. Also, to reduce the risk that kidney stones will form, drink at least 8 to 10 full glasses (8 ounces) of fluid every day, unless your doctor tells you not to. Take sulfinpyrazone with food, milk, or an antacid to lessen stomach upset. If nausea, vomiting, or loss of appetite is severe or persistent, consult your doctor.Do not stop taking this medication without the approval of your doctor.Use Zyloprim as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.Take Zyloprim by mouth after meals to decrease stomach upset.Drinking extra fluids while you are taking Zyloprim is recommended. Check with your doctor for instructions.Continue to take Zyloprim even if you feel well. Do not miss any doses.If you miss a dose of Zyloprim, 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.Use Levsin/SL as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.Levsin/SL is usually taken 30 to 60 minutes before a meal. Follow your doctor's instructions for taking Levsin/SL.You may swallow this tablet, chew it, or allow it to dissolve under the tongue.If you also take antacids, take Levsin/SL before meals and the antacid after meals, unless directed otherwise by your doctor.If you miss a dose of Levsin/SL, 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.Use Pamine as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.Take Pamine by mouth 30 minutes before meals and at bedtime, or as directed by your health care provider.Do not take an antacid within 1 hour before or 2 hours after you take Pamine.If you miss a dose of Pamine, 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.Use Donnatal as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.Take Donnatal by mouth with or without food.If you miss a dose of Donnatal, 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.Take Pyridium 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 directions on your prescription label.Take this medicine with a full glass of water. To avoid stomach upset, take Pyridium with food.Pyridium will most likely darken the color of your urine to an orange or red color. This is a normal effect and is not cause for alarm unless you have other symptoms such as pale or yellowed skin, fever, stomach pain, nausea, and vomiting. Darkened urine may also cause stains to your underwear, which may or may not be removed by laundering.Take Ampyra exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. Follow the directions on your prescription label.Ampyra is usually taken once every 12 hours. Follow your doctor's instructions.Do not take more than 2 tablets in a 24-hour period.Ampyra may be taken with or without food.Do not crush, chew, or break an extended-release tablet. Swallow it whole. Do not dissolve the tablet in liquid. Breaking or dissolving the pill may cause too much of the drug to be released at one time. Do not use a Ampyra tablet that has been accidentally crushed or broken. This can increase your risk of having a seizure.Use this medication exactly as directed on the label, or as your doctor has prescribed it for you. Do not use more of the medication than recommended. Do not use the medication for longer than recommended.Avoid taking antacids unless your doctor recommends them for heartburn pain. Follow your doctor's advice about the type of antacid to use and when to use it. You may not be able to take the antacid at the same time you take your dose of cimetidine.Taking cimetidine may make you more susceptible to virus that can cause pneumonia. This has occurred most often in elderly people and in those with diabetes, a weak immune system, or chronic lung disease. Before using cimetidine, tell your doctor if you have any of these conditions.Before taking Casodex, tell your doctor if you have liver disease, diabetes, or any other serious illness. Casodex is given as part of a combination prostate cancer treatment with another medication that prevents the testicles from producing testosterone.
Your doctor may occasionally change your dose to make sure you get the best results. Do not stop taking Casodex without your doctor's advice. If you stop your treatment suddenly, your condition may become worse.To be sure Casodex is helping your condition and is not causing harmful effects, your prostate and liver function will need to be checked with frequent blood tests. Visit your doctor regularly.Take flutamide exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions, ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist to explain them to you.Take each dose with a full glass of water.Flutamide is usually taken three times a day (every 8 hours). Follow your doctor's instructions.Your doctor will need to monitor your liver function with blood tests before starting treatment with flutamide, every month for the first 4 months of treatment, and periodically thereafter.Take Revatio exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not take it in larger or smaller doses or for longer than recommended by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label.Revatio is usually taken three times each day, about 4 to 6 hours apart.Store Revatio at room temperature away from moisture and heat.Take Levitra exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. Follow the directions on your prescription label.Levitra can be taken with or without food.Levitra is usually taken only when needed, about 60 minutes before sexual activity. The medication can help achieve an erection when sexual stimulation occurs. An erection will not occur just by taking a pill. Follow your doctor's instructions.Do not take Levitra more than once a day. Allow 24 hours to pass between doses. Contact your doctor or seek emergency medical attention if your erection is painful or lasts longer than 4 hours. A prolonged erection (priapism) can damage the penis. Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. Follow the directions on your prescription label.Your doctor may occasionally change your dose to make sure you get the best results.Trandolapril can be taken with or without food. |