Numorphan Suppositories

Pronunciation: ox-ee-MOR-fone
Generic Name: Oxymorphone
Brand Name: Numorphan

Numorphan Suppositories are used for:

Treating moderate to severe pain. It may be used before surgery to cause sedation and reduce anxiety. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Numorphan Suppositories are a narcotic pain reliever. It works by dulling the pain perception center in the brain. It may also affect other body systems (eg, respiratory and circulatory systems) at higher doses.

Do NOT use Numorphan Suppositories if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Numorphan Suppositories or any other oxymorphone- or morphine-related medicine (eg, codeine)


• you are taking sodium oxybate (GHB)


• you have severe bowel motility problems (eg, paralytic ileus) or severe diarrhea associated with antibiotic use (pseudomembranous colitis)


• you have severely slow or difficult breathing, fluid in the lungs due to chemical irritation, or severe asthma, or you are having an asthma attack

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Numorphan Suppositories:

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

• if you are pregnant, plan 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 or other substances


• if you have a history of asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), trouble breathing while asleep (eg, sleep apnea), or other lung or breathing problems


• if you have a history of recent head injury, increased pressure in the brain, growths in the brain (eg, tumors), or seizures


• if you have a history of heart problems, low blood pressure, liver or kidney problems, underactive thyroid, adrenal gland problems (eg, Addison disease), increased pressure in the eye, glaucoma, stomach or bowel problems, gallbladder problems, inflammation of the pancreas, a blockage of the bladder or bowel, an enlarged prostate, or the blood disease porphyria


• if you have a history of drug or alcohol abuse, mood or mental problems, or suicidal thoughts or behavior

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

• Cimetidine, furazolidone, monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors (eg, phenelzine), phenothiazines (eg, chlorpromazine), sodium oxybate (GHB ), or tricyclic antidepressants (eg, amitriptyline) because the risk of side effects such as severe drowsiness, slow or difficult breathing, confusion, and seizures may be increased


• Buprenorphine, butorphanol, nalbuphine, naltrexone, or pentazocine because the effectiveness of Numorphan Suppositories may be decreased

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

How to use Numorphan Suppositories:

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

• Numorphan Suppositories are a rectal suppository. If the suppository is too soft to use, put it in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes or run cold water over it. Then remove the wrapper and moisten the suppository with cool water. Lie down on your side. Insert the pointed end of the suppository into the rectum, then use your finger to push it in completely. Wash your hands thoroughly after using Numorphan Suppositories.


• If you miss a dose of Numorphan Suppositories and you are using it regularly, 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.

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

Important safety information:

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


• Avoid drinking alcohol or taking other medications that cause drowsiness (eg, sedatives, tranquilizers) while taking Numorphan Suppositories. Numorphan Suppositories will add to the effects of alcohol and other depressants. Ask your pharmacist if you have questions about which medicines are depressants.


• Numorphan Suppositories may cause dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting. Alcohol, hot weather, exercise, and fever can increase these effects. To prevent them, sit up or stand slowly, especially in the morning. Also, sit or lie down at the first sign of dizziness, lightheadedness, or weakness.


• Before you have any medical or dental treatments, emergency care, or surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are using Numorphan Suppositories.


• Use Numorphan Suppositories with caution in the ELDERLY because they may be more sensitive to its effects.


• Use Numorphan Suppositories with extreme caution in CHILDREN younger than 18 years of age. Safety and effectiveness in this age group have not been confirmed.


• PREGNANCY AND BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant while taking Numorphan Suppositories, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Numorphan Suppositories during pregnancy. It is unknown if Numorphan Suppositories are excreted in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you are using Numorphan Suppositories, check with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.

When used for long periods of time or at high doses, Numorphan Suppositories may not work as well and may require higher doses to obtain the same effect as when originally taken. This is known as TOLERANCE. Talk with your doctor if Numorphan Suppositories stops working well. Do not take more than prescribed.

When used for long periods of time or at high doses, some people develop a need to continue taking Numorphan Suppositories. This is known as DEPENDENCE or addiction.

If you suddenly stop taking Numorphan Suppositories, you may experience WITHDRAWAL symptoms including anxiety; diarrhea; fever, runny nose, or sneezing; goose bumps and abnormal skin sensations; hallucinations; nausea; vomiting; pain; rigid muscles; rapid heartbeat; shivering or tremors; sweating; and trouble sleeping.

Possible side effects of Numorphan Suppositories:

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Constipation; dizziness; drowsiness; headache; nausea; sleeplessness; vomiting; weakness.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); confusion; difficulty urinating; fast or slow heartbeat; seizures; severe dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting; slowed or difficult breathing; stomach pain; tremor; vision changes.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.

See also: Numorphan side effects (in more detail)

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center, or emergency room immediately. Symptoms may include cold and clammy skin; confusion; loss of consciousness; seizures; severe drowsiness, dizziness, or lightheadedness; slow breathing; slow heartbeat.

Proper storage of Numorphan Suppositories:

Store Numorphan Suppositories in the refrigerator, between 36 and 46 degrees F (2 and 8 degrees C). Do not freeze. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Numorphan Suppositories out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

• If you have any questions about Numorphan Suppositories, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.


• Numorphan Suppositories are to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.


• If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.


• Check with your pharmacist about how to dispose of unused medicine.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Numorphan Suppositories. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.

Issue Date: February 1, 2012

Database Edition 12.1.1.002

Copyright © 2012 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc.

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Sunkist Child Chewable with Iron

Generic Name: multivitamin with iron (MUL tee VYE ta mins with i ron)

Brand Names:

What is Sunkist Child Chewable with Iron (multivitamin with iron)?

Multivitamin are a combination of many different vitamins that are normally found in foods and other natural sources.

Iron is normally found in foods like red meat. In the body, iron becomes a part of your hemoglobin (HEEM o glo bin) and myoglobin (MY o glo bin). Hemoglobin carries oxygen through your blood to tissues and organs. Myoglobin helps your muscle cells store oxygen.

Multivitamin and iron are used to provide vitamins and iron that are not taken in through the diet. They are also used to treat iron or vitamin deficiencies caused by illness, pregnancy, poor nutrition, digestive disorders, and many other conditions.

Multivitamin and iron may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

What is the most important information I should know about Sunkist Child Chewable with Iron (multivitamin with iron)?

Never take more than the recommended dose of a multivitamin. Avoid taking any other multivitamin product within 2 hours before or after you take multivitamin with iron. Taking similar vitamin products together at the same time can result in a vitamin overdose or serious side effects. Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine. An overdose of vitamins A, D, E, or K can cause serious or life-threatening side effects. Iron and other minerals contained in a multivitamin can also cause serious overdose symptoms if you take too much.

Overdose symptoms may include severe stomach pain, vomiting, bloody diarrhea, coughing up blood, constipation, loss of appetite, hair loss, peeling skin, warmth or tingly feeling, changes in menstrual periods, weight loss, severe headache, muscle or joint pain, severe back pain, blood in your urine or stools, black and tarry stools, pale skin, easy bruising or bleeding, weakness, shallow breathing, weak and rapid pulse, pale skin, blue lips, and seizure (convulsions).

Do not take this medication with milk, other dairy products, calcium supplements, or antacids that contain calcium. Calcium may make it harder for your body to absorb certain ingredients of the multivitamin with iron.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking Sunkist Child Chewable with Iron (multivitamin with iron)?

Iron and certain vitamins can cause serious or life-threatening side effects if taken in large doses. Do not take more of this medication than directed on the label or prescribed by your doctor.

If you have any medical conditions, ask your doctor before taking a multivitamin with iron. If you have certain conditions, you may need a certain vitamin formulation or special tests while taking this product.

Do not take multivitamin with iron without telling your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. Some vitamins and minerals can harm an unborn baby if taken in large doses. You may need to use a prenatal vitamin specially formulated for pregnant women. Multivitamin can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

How should I take Sunkist Child Chewable with Iron (multivitamin with iron)?

Use this medication as directed on the label, or as your doctor has prescribed. Do not use the medication in larger amounts or for longer than recommended.

Never take more than the recommended dose of multivitamin with iron. Avoid taking any other multivitamin product within 2 hours before or after you take multivitamin with iron. Taking similar vitamin products together at the same time can result in a vitamin overdose or serious side effects.

Many multivitamin products also contain minerals such as calcium, magnesium, potassium, and zinc. Minerals (especially taken in large doses) can cause side effects such as tooth staining, increased urination, stomach bleeding, uneven heart rate, confusion, and muscle weakness or limp feeling. Read the label of any multivitamin product you take to make sure you are aware of what it contains.

Take your multivitamin with a full glass of water. You may take the multivitamin with food if it upsets your stomach.

The chewable tablet must be chewed or allowed to dissolve in the mouth before swallowing.

Measure the liquid form of this multivitamin using a special dose-measuring spoon or cup, not a regular table spoon. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist where you can get one.

Liquid multivitamin may sometimes be mixed with water, fruit juice, or infant formula (but not milk or other dairy products). Follow the directions on the medicine label.

Do not crush, chew, break, or open an extended-release tablet or capsule. Swallow the pill whole. Breaking or opening the pill may cause too much of the drug to be released at one time.

It is important to take multivitamin with iron regularly to get the most benefit.

Store this medication at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Keep the liquid medicine from freezing.

Store multivitamin in their original container. Storing multivitamin in a glass container can ruin the medication.

What happens if I miss a dose?

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the medicine at the next regularly scheduled time. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

What happens if I overdose?

Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine. An overdose of vitamins A, D, E, or K can cause serious or life-threatening side effects. Iron and other minerals contained in a multivitamin can also cause serious overdose symptoms.

Overdose symptoms may include severe stomach pain, vomiting, bloody diarrhea, coughing up blood, constipation, loss of appetite, hair loss, peeling skin, warmth or tingly feeling, changes in menstrual periods, weight loss, severe headache, muscle or joint pain, severe back pain, blood in your urine or stools, black and tarry stools, pale skin, easy bruising or bleeding, weakness, shallow breathing, weak and rapid pulse, pale skin, blue lips, and seizure (convulsions).

What should I avoid while taking Sunkist Child Chewable with Iron (multivitamin with iron)?

Avoid taking any other multivitamin product within 2 hours before or after you take multivitamin with iron. Taking similar vitamin products together at the same time can result in a vitamin overdose or serious side effects.

Avoid the regular use of salt substitutes in your diet if your multivitamin contains potassium. If you are on a low-salt diet, ask your doctor before taking a vitamin or mineral supplement.

Avoid taking an antibiotic medicine within 2 hours before or after you take multivitamin with iron. This is especially important if you are taking an antibiotic such as ciprofloxacin (Cipro), demeclocycline (Declomycin), doxycycline (Adoxa, Doryx, Oracea, Vibramycin), levofloxacin (Levaquin), lomefloxacin (Maxaquin), minocycline (Dynacin, Minocin, Solodyn, Vectrin), norfloxacin (Noroxin), ofloxacin (Floxin), or tetracycline (Brodspec, Panmycin, Sumycin, Tetracap).

Certain foods can also make it harder for your body to absorb iron. Avoid taking this multivitamin within 1 hour before or 2 hours after eating fish, meat, liver, and whole grain or "fortified" breads or cereals.

Do not take this medication with milk, other dairy products, calcium supplements, or antacids that contain calcium. Calcium may make it harder for your body to absorb certain ingredients of the multivitamin.

Sunkist Child Chewable with Iron (multivitamin with iron) side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Call your doctor if you have serious side effects such as:

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  pain in your chest or throat when swallowing a ferrous fumarate tablet.

  
  

When taken as directed, multivitamin are not expected to cause serious side effects. Less serious side effects may include:

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  constipation, diarrhea;

  
  


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  nausea, vomiting, heartburn;

  
  


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  stomach pain, upset stomach;

  
  


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  black or dark-colored stools or urine;

  
  


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  temporary staining of the teeth;

  
  


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  unusual or unpleasant taste in your mouth.

  
  

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What other drugs will affect Sunkist Child Chewable with Iron (multivitamin with iron)?

Vitamin and mineral supplements can interact with certain medications, or affect how medications work in your body. Before taking multivitamin with iron, tell your doctor if you also use:

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  acetohydroxamic acid (Lithostat);

  
  


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  cimetidine (Tagamet);

  
  


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  deferoxamine (Desferal);

  
  


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  etidronate (Didronel);

  
  


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  diuretics (water pills);

  
  


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  heart or blood pressure medications;

  
  


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  tretinoin (Vesanoid);

  
  


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  isotretinoin (Accutane, Amnesteen, Clavaris, Sotret);

  
  


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  dimercaprol (an injection used to treat poisoning by arsenic, lead, or mercury);

  
  


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  penicillamine (Cuprimine);

  
  


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  pancrelipase (Cotazym, Creon, Ilozyme, Pancrease, Ultrase);

  
  


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  trimethoprim and sulfamethoxazole (Cotrim, Bactrim, Septra, TMP/SMX); or

  
  


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  an NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug) such as ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil), naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn), diclofenac (Cataflam, Voltaren), etodolac (Lodine), indomethacin (Indocin), ketoprofen (Orudis), and others.

  
  

This list is not complete and there may be other medications that can interact with or be affected by multivitamin with iron. 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.

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Kaochlor 10

Generic Name: potassium supplement (Oral route, Parenteral route)

Commonly used brand name(s)

In the U.S.

• Effer-K


• Glu-K


• K+Care ET


• K-Lyte


• K-Lyte Cl


• K-Tab


• Potassimin


• Tri-K


• Urocit-K 10

In Canada

• K-10 Solution


• Kaochlor 10


• Kaochlor 20


• Kaon


• K-Lor


• K-Lyte/Ci


• Potassium Chloride


• Potassium-Rougier


• Roychlor

Available Dosage Forms:

• Tablet, Effervescent


• Solution


• Capsule


• Tablet, Extended Release


• Powder for Suspension, Extended Release


• Tablet


• Powder for Suspension


• Liquid


• Elixir


• Granule


• Capsule, Extended Release


• Powder for Solution

Uses For Kaochlor 10

Potassium is needed to maintain good health. Although a balanced diet usually supplies all the potassium a person needs, potassium supplements may be needed by patients who do not have enough potassium in their regular diet or have lost too much potassium because of illness or treatment with certain medicines.

There is no evidence that potassium supplements are useful in the treatment of high blood pressure.

Lack of potassium may cause muscle weakness, irregular heartbeat, mood changes, or nausea and vomiting.

Injectable potassium is administered only by or under the supervision of your doctor. Some forms of oral potassium may be available in stores without a prescription. Since too much potassium may cause health problems, you should take potassium supplements only if directed by your doctor.

Importance of Diet

For good health, it is important that you eat a balanced and varied diet. Follow carefully any diet program your health care professional may recommend. For your specific dietary vitamin and/or mineral needs, ask your health care professional for a list of appropriate foods.

The following table includes some potassium-rich foods.

Food (amount)	Milligrams of potassium	Milliequivalents of potassium
Acorn squash, cooked (1 cup)	896	23
Potato with skin, baked (1 long)	844	22
Spinach, cooked (1 cup)	838	21
Lentils, cooked (1 cup)	731	19
Kidney beans, cooked (1 cup)	713	18
Split peas, cooked (1 cup)	710	18
White navy beans, cooked (1 cup)	669	17
Butternut squash, cooked (1 cup)	583	15
Watermelon (1/16)	560	14
Raisins (½ cup)	553	14
Yogurt, low-fat, plain (1 cup)	531	14
Orange juice, frozen (1 cup)	503	13
Brussel sprouts, cooked (1 cup)	494	13
Zucchini, cooked, sliced (1 cup)	456	12
Banana (medium)	451	12
Collards, frozen, cooked (1 cup)	427	11
Cantaloupe (¼)	412	11
Milk, low-fat 1% (1 cup)	348	9
Broccoli, frozen, cooked (1 cup)	332	9

The daily amount of potassium needed is defined in several different ways.

• For U.S.—


• Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs) are the amount of vitamins and minerals needed to provide for adequate nutrition in most healthy persons. RDAs for a given nutrient may vary depending on a person's age, sex, and physical condition (e.g., pregnancy).


• Daily Values (DVs) are used on food and dietary supplement labels to indicate the percent of the recommended daily amount of each nutrient that a serving provides. DV replaces the previous designation of United States Recommended Daily Allowances (USRDAs).

• For Canada—


• Recommended Nutrient Intakes (RNIs) are used to determine the amounts of vitamins, minerals, and protein needed to provide adequate nutrition and lessen the risk of chronic disease.

Because lack of potassium is rare, there is no RDA or RNI for this mineral. However, it is thought that 1600 to 2000 mg (40 to 50 milliequivalents [mEq]) per day for adults is adequate.

Remember:

• The total amount of potassium that you get every day includes what you get from food and what you may take as a supplement. Read the labels of processed foods. Many foods now have added potassium.


• Your total intake of potassium should not be greater than the recommended amounts, unless ordered by your doctor. In some cases, too much potassium may cause muscle weakness, confusion, irregular heartbeat, or difficult breathing.

Before Using Kaochlor 10

If you are taking a dietary supplement without a prescription, carefully read and follow any precautions on the label. For these supplements, the following should be considered:

Allergies

Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to medicines in this group or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.

Pediatric

Although there is no specific information comparing use of potassium supplements in children with use in other age groups, they are not expected to cause different side effects or problems in children than they do in adults.

Geriatric

Many medicines have not been studied specifically in older people. Therefore, it may not be known whether they work exactly the same way they do in younger adults. Although there is no specific information comparing use of potassium supplements in the elderly with use in other age groups, they are not expected to cause different side effects or problems in older people than they do in younger adults.

Older adults may be at a greater risk of developing high blood levels of potassium (hyperkalemia).

Pregnancy

Potassium supplements have not been shown to cause problems in humans.

Breast Feeding

Potassium supplements pass into breast milk. However, this medicine has not been reported to cause problems in nursing babies.

Interactions with Medicines

Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are taking any of these dietary supplements, it is especially important that your healthcare professional know if you are taking any of the medicines listed below. The following interactions have been selected on the basis of their potential significance and are not necessarily all-inclusive.

Using dietary supplements in this class with any of the following medicines is not recommended. Your doctor may decide not to treat you with dietary supplements in this class or change some of the other medicines you take.

• Amantadine


• Atropine


• Belladonna


• Belladonna Alkaloids


• Benztropine


• Biperiden


• Clidinium


• Darifenacin


• Dicyclomine


• Eplerenone


• Glycopyrrolate


• Hyoscyamine


• Methscopolamine


• Oxybutynin


• Procyclidine


• Scopolamine


• Solifenacin


• Tolterodine


• Trihexyphenidyl

Using dietary supplements in this class with any of the following medicines is usually not recommended, but may be required in some cases. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines.

• Alacepril


• Amiloride


• Benazepril


• Canrenoate


• Captopril


• Cilazapril


• Delapril


• Enalaprilat


• Enalapril Maleate


• Fosinopril


• Imidapril


• Indomethacin


• Lisinopril


• Moexipril


• Pentopril


• Perindopril


• Quinapril


• Ramipril


• Spirapril


• Spironolactone


• Temocapril


• Trandolapril


• Triamterene


• Zofenopril

Interactions with Food/Tobacco/Alcohol

Certain medicines should not be used at or around the time of eating food or eating certain types of food since interactions may occur. Using alcohol or tobacco with certain medicines may also cause interactions to occur. Discuss with your healthcare professional the use of your medicine with food, alcohol, or tobacco.

Other Medical Problems

The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of dietary supplements in this class. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:

• Addison's disease (underactive adrenal glands) or


• Dehydration (excessive loss of body water, continuing or severe)


• Type 2 diabetes mellitus or


• Kidney disease—Potassium supplements may increase the risk of hyperkalemia (high blood levels of potassium), which may worsen or cause heart problems in patients with these conditions.

• Diarrhea (continuing or severe)—The loss of fluid in combination with potassium supplements may cause kidney problems, which may increase the risk of hyperkalemia (high blood levels of potassium).

• Heart disease—Potassium supplements may make this condition worse.

• Intestinal or esophageal blockage—Potassium supplements may damage the intestines.

• Stomach ulcer—Potassium supplements may make this condition worse.

Proper Use of potassium supplement

This section provides information on the proper use of a number of products that contain potassium supplement. It may not be specific to Kaochlor 10. Please read with care.

For patients taking the liquid form of this medicine:

• This medicine must be diluted in at least one-half glass (4 ounces) of cold water or juice to reduce its possible stomach-irritating or laxative effect.


• If you are on a salt (sodium)-restricted diet, check with your doctor before using tomato juice to dilute your medicine. Tomato juice has a high salt content.

For patients taking the soluble granule, soluble powder, or soluble tablet form of this medicine:

• This medicine must be completely dissolved in at least one-half glass (4 ounces) of cold water or juice to reduce its possible stomach-irritating or laxative effect.


• Allow any "fizzing" to stop before taking the dissolved medicine.


• If you are on a salt (sodium)-restricted diet, check with your doctor before using tomato juice to dilute your medicine. Tomato juice has a high salt content.

For patients taking the extended-release tablet form of this medicine:

• Swallow the tablets whole with a full (8-ounce) glass of water. Do not chew or suck on the tablet.


• Some tablets may be broken or crushed and sprinkled on applesauce or other soft food. However, check with your doctor or pharmacist first, since this should not be done for most tablets.


• If you have trouble swallowing tablets or if they seem to stick in your throat, check with your doctor. When this medicine is not properly released, it can cause irritation that may lead to ulcers.

For patients taking the extended-release capsule form of this medicine:

• Do not crush or chew the capsule. Swallow the capsule whole with a full (8-ounce) glass of water.


• Some capsules may be opened and the contents sprinkled on applesauce or other soft food. However, check with your doctor or pharmacist first, since this should not be done for most capsules.

Take this medicine immediately after meals or with food to lessen possible stomach upset or laxative action.

Take this medicine only as directed by your doctor. Do not take more of it, do not take it more often, and do not take it for a longer time than your doctor ordered. This is especially important if you are also taking both diuretics (water pills) and digitalis medicines for your heart.

Dosing

The dose medicines in this class will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of these medicines. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine.

• For potassium bicarbonate


• For oral dosage forms (tablets for solution):
  
  • To prevent potassium loss or replace potassium lost by the body:
    
    • Adults and teenagers—25 to 50 milliequivalents (mEq) dissolved in one-half to one glass of cold water, taken one or two times a day. Your doctor may change the dose if needed. However, most people will not take more than 100 mEq a day.
    
    
    • Children—Dose must be determined by your doctor.
    
    
  
  

• For potassium bicarbonate and potassium chloride


• For oral dosage form (granules for solution):
  
  • To prevent potassium loss or replace potassium lost by the body:
    
    • Adults and teenagers—20 milliequivalents (mEq) dissolved in one-half to one glass of cold water, taken one or two times a day. Your doctor may change the dose if needed. However, most people will not take more than 100 mEq a day.
    
    
    • Children—Dose must be determined by your doctor.
    
    
  
  


• For oral dosage form (tablets for solution):
  
  • To prevent potassium loss or replace potassium lost by the body:
    
    • Adults and teenagers—20, 25, or 50 mEq dissolved in one-half to one glass of cold water, taken one or two times a day. Your doctor may change the dose if needed. However, most people will not take more than 100 mEq a day.
    
    
    • Children—Dose must be determined by your doctor.
    
    
  
  

• For potassium bicarbonate and potassium citrate


• For oral dosage form (tablets for solution):
  
  • To prevent potassium loss or replace potassium lost by the body:
    
    • Adults and teenagers—25 or 50 milliequivalents (mEq) dissolved in one-half to one glass of cold water, taken one or two times a day. Your doctor may change the dose if needed. However, most people will not take more than 100 mEq a day.
    
    
    • Children—Dose must be determined by your doctor.
    
    
  
  

• For potassium chloride


• For long-acting oral dosage form (extended-release capsules):
  
  • To replace potassium lost by the body:
    
    • Adults and teenagers—40 to 100 milliequivalents (mEq) a day, divided into two or three smaller doses during the day. Your doctor may change the dose if needed. However, most people will not take more than 100 mEq a day.
    
    
  
  
  • To prevent potassium loss:
    
    • Adults and teenagers—16 to 24 mEq a day, divided into two or three smaller doses during the day. Your doctor may change the dose if needed. However, most people will not take more than 100 mEq a day.
    
    
    • Children—Dose must be determined by your doctor.
    
    
  
  


• For long-acting oral dosage forms (liquid for solution):
  
  • To prevent potassium loss or replace potassium lost by the body:
    
    • Adults and teenagers—20 mEq mixed into one-half glass of cold water or juice, taken one to four times a day. Your doctor may change the dose if needed. However, most people will not take more than 100 mEq a day.
    
    
    • Children—Dose is based on body weight and must be determined by your doctor. The usual dose is 1 to 3 mEq of potassium per kilogram (kg) (0.45 to 1.36 mEq per pound) of body weight taken in smaller doses during the day. The solution should be well mixed in water or juice.
    
    
  
  


• For oral dosage form (powder for solution):
  
  • To prevent potassium loss or replace potassium lost by the body:
    
    • Adults and teenagers—15 to 25 mEq dissolved in four to six ounces of cold water, taken two or four times a day. Your doctor may change the dose if needed. However, most people will not take more than 100 mEq a day.
    
    
    • Children—Dose is based on body weight and must be determined by your doctor. The usual dose is 1 to 3 mEq per kg (0.45 to 1.36 mEq per pound) of body weight taken in smaller doses during the day. The solution should be mixed into water or juice.
    
    
  
  


• For oral dosage form (powder for suspension):
  
  • To prevent potassium loss or replace potassium lost by the body:
    
    • Adults and teenagers—20 mEq dissolved in two to six ounces of cold water, taken one to five times a day. Your doctor may change the dose if needed. However, most people will not take more than 100 mEq a day.
    
    
    • Children—Dose must be determined by your doctor.
    
    
  
  


• For long-acting oral dosage form (extended-release tablets):
  
  • To prevent potassium loss or replace potassium lost by the body:
    
    • Adults and teenagers—6.7 to 20 mEq taken three times a day. However, most people will not take more than 100 mEq a day.
    
    
    • Children—Dose must be determined by your doctor.
    
    
  
  


• For oral dosage form (liquid for solution):
  
  • To prevent potassium loss or replace potassium lost by the body:
    
    • Adults and teenagers—20 milliequivalents (mEq) mixed into one-half glass of cold water or juice, taken two to four times a day. Your doctor may change the dose if needed. However, most people will not take more than 100 mEq a day.
    
    
    • Children—Dose is based on body weight and must be determined by your doctor. The usual dose is 2 to 3 mEq per kilogram (kg) (0.9 to 1.36 mEq per pound) of body weight a day, taken in smaller doses during the day. The solution should be completely mixed into water or juice.
    
    
  
  


• For oral dosage form (tablets):
  
  • To prevent potassium loss or replace potassium lost by the body:
    
    • Adults and teenagers—5 to 10 mEq taken two to four times a day. However, most people will not take more than 100 mEq a day.
    
    
    • Children—Dose must be determined by your doctor.
    
    
  
  

• For potassium gluconate and potassium chloride


• For oral dosage form (liquid for solution):
  
  • To prevent potassium loss or replace potassium lost by the body:
    
    • Adults and teenagers—20 milliequivalents (mEq) diluted in 2 tablespoonfuls or more of cold water or juice, taken two to four times a day. Your doctor may change the dose if needed. However, most people will not take more than 100 mEq a day.
    
    
    • Children—Dose is based on body weight and must be determined by your doctor. The usual dose is 2 to 3 mEq per kilogram (kg) (0.9 to 1.36 mEq per pound) of body weight taken in smaller doses during the day. The solution should be well mixed into water or juice.
    
    
  
  


• For oral dosage form (powder for solution):
  
  • To prevent potassium loss or replace potassium lost by the body:
    
    • Adults and teenagers—20 mEq mixed in 2 tablespoonfuls or more of cold water or juice taken two to four times a day. Your doctor may change the dose if needed. However, most people will not take more than 100 mEq a day.
    
    
    • Children—Dose is base on body weight and must be determined by your doctor. The usual dose is 2 to 3 mEq per kg (0.9 to 1.36 mEq per pound) of body weight taken in smaller doses during the day. The solution should be well mixed into water or juice.
    
    
  
  

• For potassium gluconate and potassium citrate


• For oral dosage form (liquid for solution):
  
  • To prevent potassium loss or replace potassium lost by the body:
    
    • Adults and teenagers—20 milliequivalents (mEq) mixed into one-half glass of cold water or juice, taken two to four times a day. Your doctor may change the dose if needed. However, most people will not take more than 100 mEq a day.
    
    
    • Children—Dose is based on body weight and must be determined by your doctor. The usual dose is 2 to 3 mEq per kg (0.9 to 1.36 mEq per pound) of body weight taken in smaller doses during the day. The solution should be well mixed into water or juice.
    
    
  
  

• For trikates


• For oral dosage form (liquid for solution):
  
  • To prevent potassium loss or replace potassium lost by the body:
    
    • Adults and teenagers—15 milliequivalents (mEq) mixed into one-half glass of cold water or juice, taken three or four times a day. Your doctor may change the dose if needed. However, most people will not take more than 100 mEq a day.
    
    
    • Children—Dose is based on body weight and must be determined by your doctor. The usual dose is 2 to 3 mEq per kilogram (kg) (0.9 to 1.36 mEq per pound) of body weight taken in smaller doses during the day. The solution should be well mixed into water or juice.
    
    
  
  

Missed Dose

If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.

Storage

Keep out of the reach of children.

Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep from freezing.

Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.

Precautions While Using Kaochlor 10

Your doctor should check your progress at regular visits to make sure the medicine is working properly and that possible side effects are avoided. Laboratory tests may be necessary.

Do not use salt substitutes, eat low-sodium foods, especially some breads and canned foods, or drink low-sodium milk unless you are told to do so by your doctor, since these products may contain potassium. It is important to read the labels carefully on all low-sodium food products.

Check with your doctor before starting any physical exercise program, especially if you are out of condition and are taking any other medicine. Exercise and certain medicines may increase the amount of potassium in the blood.

Check with your doctor at once if you notice blackish stools or other signs of stomach or intestinal bleeding. This medicine may cause such a condition to become worse, especially when taken in tablet form.

Kaochlor 10 Side Effects

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Stop taking this medicine and check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

Less common

• Confusion


• irregular or slow heartbeat


• numbness or tingling in hands, feet, or lips


• shortness of breath or difficult breathing


• unexplained anxiety


• unusual tiredness or weakness


• weakness or heaviness of legs

Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:

Rare

• Abdominal or stomach pain, cramping, or soreness (continuing)


• chest or throat pain, especially when swallowing


• stools with signs of blood (red or black color)

Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

More common

• Diarrhea


• nausea


• stomach pain, discomfort, or gas (mild)


• vomiting

Sometimes you may see what appears to be a whole tablet in the stool after taking certain extended-release potassium chloride tablets. This is to be expected. Your body has absorbed the potassium from the tablet and the shell is then expelled.

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

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Thiothixene

thye-oh-THIX-een

Oral route(Capsule)

Elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis treated with atypical antipsychotic drugs are at an increased risk of death compared to placebo. Although the causes of death in clinical trials were varied, most of the deaths appeared to be either cardiovascular (eg, heart failure, sudden death) or infectious (eg, pneumonia) in nature. Observational studies suggest that antipsychotic drugs may increase mortality. It is unclear from these studies to what extent the mortality findings may be attributed to the antipsychotic drug as opposed to patient characteristics. Thiothixene hydrochloride is not approved for the treatment of patients with dementia-related psychosis .

Commonly used brand name(s)

In the U.S.

• Navane

Available Dosage Forms:

• Liquid


• Capsule


• Tablet


• Solution

Therapeutic Class: Antipsychotic

Chemical Class: Thioxanthene

Uses For thiothixene

Thiothixene is used to treat a mental condition called schizophrenia. thiothixene should not be used to treat behavioral problems in older adult patients who have dementia.

thiothixene is available only with your doctor's prescription.

Before Using thiothixene

In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For thiothixene, the following should be considered:

Allergies

Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to thiothixene or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.

Pediatric

The use of thiothixene in children younger than 12 years of age is not recommended.

Geriatric

No information is available on the relationship of age to the effects of thiothixene in geriatric patients. However, thiothixene should not be used for behavioral problems in older adults with dementia.

Breast Feeding

There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding.

Interactions with Medicines

Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are taking thiothixene, it is especially important that your healthcare professional know if you are taking any of the medicines listed below. The following interactions have been selected on the basis of their potential significance and are not necessarily all-inclusive.

Using thiothixene with any of the following medicines is not recommended. Your doctor may decide not to treat you with this medication or change some of the other medicines you take.

• Metoclopramide

Using thiothixene with any of the following medicines is usually not recommended, but may be required in some cases. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines.

• Hydromorphone


• Lithium


• Milnacipran


• Tramadol


• Zotepine

Using thiothixene with any of the following medicines may cause an increased risk of certain side effects, but using both drugs may be the best treatment for you. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines.

• Betel Nut

Interactions with Food/Tobacco/Alcohol

Certain medicines should not be used at or around the time of eating food or eating certain types of food since interactions may occur. Using alcohol or tobacco with certain medicines may also cause interactions to occur. Discuss with your healthcare professional the use of your medicine with food, alcohol, or tobacco.

Other Medical Problems

The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of thiothixene. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:

• Blood or bone marrow problems (e.g., agranulocytosis, leukopenia, neutropenia) or


• Central nervous system depression (severe drowsiness or loss of consciousness) or


• Circulatory collapse (shock-like state)—Should not be used in patients with these conditions.

• Breast cancer, prolactin-dependent or


• Eye or vision problems (e.g., pigmentary retinopathy, lenticular pigmentation) or


• Heart or blood vessel disease or


• Hyperprolactinemia (high prolactin in the blood) or


• Liver disease or


• Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS), history of or


• Seizures, history of—Use with caution. May make these conditions worse.

Proper Use of thiothixene

Take thiothixene exactly as directed by your doctor. Do not take more of it, do not take it more often, and do not take it for a longer time than your doctor ordered. To do so may increase the chance of side effects.

Dosing

The dose of thiothixene will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of thiothixene. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine.

• For oral dosage form (capsules):
  
  • For schizophrenia:
    
    • Adults and teenagers 12 years of age and older—At first, 2 milligrams (mg) three times per day or 5 mg two times per day. Your doctor may increase your dose as needed. However, the dose is usually not more than 60 mg per day.
    
    
    • Children younger than 12 years of age—Use is not recommended.
    
    
  
  

Missed Dose

If you miss a dose of thiothixene, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.

Storage

Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep from freezing.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.

Ask your healthcare professional how you should dispose of any medicine you do not use.

Precautions While Using thiothixene

It is very important that your doctor check your progress at regular visits to make sure that thiothixene is working properly. Blood tests may be needed to check for unwanted effects. You may also need to have your eyes tested on a regular basis while you are using thiothixene.

thiothixene may cause tardive dyskinesia (a movement disorder). Check with your doctor right away if you have any of the following symptoms while using thiothixene: lip smacking or puckering, puffing of the cheeks, rapid or worm-like movements of the tongue, uncontrolled chewing movements, or uncontrolled movements of the arms and legs.

Stop using thiothixene and check with your doctor right away if you have any of the following symptoms while using thiothixene: convulsions (seizures), difficulty with breathing, a fast heartbeat, a high fever, high or low blood pressure, increased sweating, loss of bladder control, severe muscle stiffness, unusually pale skin, or tiredness. These could be symptoms of a serious condition called neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS).

Thiothixine can temporarily lower the number of white blood cells in your blood, increasing the chance of getting an infection. If you can, avoid people with infections. Check with your doctor right away if you think you are getting an infection, or if you have a fever or chills, a cough or hoarseness, lower back or side pain, or painful or difficult urination.

thiothixene may cause dizziness, trouble with thinking, or trouble with controlling body movements. Make sure you know how you react to thiothixene before you drive, use machines, or do anything else that requires you to be alert, well-coordinated, or able to think well.

thiothixene will add to the effects of alcohol and other CNS depressants (medicines that make you drowsy or less alert). Some examples of CNS depressants are antihistamines or medicine for allergies or colds; sedatives, tranquilizers, or sleeping medicine; prescription pain medicines, including narcotics; medicine for seizures (e.g., barbiturates); muscle relaxants; or anesthetics, including some dental anesthetics. Check with your doctor before taking any of the above while you are using thiothixene.

You might get overheated more easily while using thiothixene. Be aware of this if you are exercising or the weather is hot. Drinking water might help. If you get too hot and feel dizzy, weak, tired, confused, or sick to your stomach, try to cool down. Call your doctor if you are not able to cool your body and your symptoms continue.

Do not take other medicines unless they have been discussed with your doctor. This includes prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicines and herbal or vitamin supplements.

thiothixene Side Effects

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

Rare

• Cough


• difficulty with swallowing


• dizziness


• fast heartbeat


• hives


• itching


• puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue


• shortness of breath


• skin rash


• tightness in the chest


• unusual tiredness or weakness


• wheezing

Incidence not known

• Abdominal or stomach pain


• back, leg, or stomach pains


• bleeding gums


• bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet


• blood in the urine or stools


• bloody, black, or tarry stools


• blurred vision


• chest pain


• chills


• clay-colored stools


• confusion


• convulsions


• cough or hoarseness


• dark urine


• difficulty with breathing


• dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position


• fainting


• fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse


• fever


• fever with or without chills


• general body swelling


• general feeling of tiredness or weakness


• headache


• high fever


• high or low blood pressure


• inability to move the eyes


• inability to sit still


• increased blinking or spasms of the eyelid


• increased sweating


• lightheadedness


• lip smacking or puckering


• loss of appetite


• loss of balance control


• loss of bladder control


• lower back or side pain


• mask-like face


• nausea or vomiting


• need to keep moving


• nosebleeds


• overactive reflexes


• painful or difficult urination


• pale skin


• pinpoint red spots on the skin


• puffing of the cheeks


• rapid or worm-like movements of the tongue


• rapid weight gain


• restlessness


• seizures


• severe muscle stiffness


• shuffling walk


• slowed movements


• slurred speech


• sore throat


• sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth


• sticking out of the tongue


• sweating


• swollen glands


• tic-like (jerky) movements of the head, face, mouth, and neck


• tingling of the hands or feet


• tiredness


• trembling and shaking of the fingers and hands


• trouble with breathing, speaking, or swallowing


• uncontrolled chewing movements


• uncontrolled movements of the arms and legs


• uncontrolled twisting movements of the neck, trunk, arms, or legs


• unexplained bleeding or bruising


• unpleasant breath odor


• unusual bleeding or bruising


• unusual facial expressions


• unusual weight gain or loss


• unusually pale skin


• vomiting of blood


• yellowing of the eyes or skin

Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:

Symptoms of overdose

• Change in consciousness


• depression


• drowsiness


• loss of consciousness


• sudden jerky movements of the body

Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

Incidence not known

• Absent, missed, or irregular menstrual periods


• anxiety


• constipation


• decreased interest in sexual intercourse


• diarrhea


• dry mouth


• extreme thirst


• hives or welts


• hyperventilation


• inability to have or keep an erection


• increased appetite


• increased sensitivity of the skin to sunlight


• increased sweating


• increased thirst


• increased weight


• irritability


• loss in sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance


• menstrual changes


• nervousness


• redness or other discoloration of the skin


• severe sunburn


• sleeplessness


• stopping of menstrual bleeding


• stuffy nose


• swelling of the breasts or unusual milk production


• trouble with sleeping


• unable to sleep


• watering of mouth

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

See also: thiothixene side effects (in more detail)

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More thiothixene resources

• Thiothixene Side Effects (in more detail)
• Thiothixene Use in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
• Drug Images
• Thiothixene Drug Interactions
• Thiothixene Support Group
• 3 Reviews for Thiothixene - Add your own review/rating

• thiothixene Concise Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)


• Thiothixene Prescribing Information (FDA)


• Thiothixene Monograph (AHFS DI)


• Thiothixene Professional Patient Advice (Wolters Kluwer)


• Thiothixene MedFacts Consumer Leaflet (Wolters Kluwer)


• Navane Prescribing Information (FDA)

Compare thiothixene with other medications

• Psychosis

Nupercainal HC

Generic Name: hydrocortisone (Topical application route)

hye-droe-KOR-ti-sone

Commonly used brand name(s)

In the U.S.

• Ala-Cort


• Ala-Scalp HP


• Anusol HC


• Aquanil HC


• Beta HC


• Caldecort


• Cetacort


• Corta-Cap


• Cortagel Extra Strength


• Cortaid


• CortAlo With Aloe


• Corticaine


• Corticool Maximum Strength


• Cortizone-10


• Cortizone-5


• Cotacort


• Delacort


• Dermarest


• Dermtex-HC


• Foille Cort


• Gly-Cort


• Hydrozone Plus


• Hytone


• Instacort-10


• Ivy Soothe


• IvyStat


• Keratol HC


• Kericort 10


• Lacticare-HC


• Locoid


• Locoid Lipocream


• Medi-Cortisone Maximum Strength


• Microcort


• Mycin Scalp


• Neutrogena T/Scalp


• NuCort


• Nupercainal HC


• Nutracort


• Pandel


• Pediaderm HC Kit


• Preparation H Hydrocortisone


• Proctocream-HC


• Recort Plus


• Sarnol-HC Maximum Strength


• Scalacort


• Scalpcort


• Summer's Eve Specialcare


• Texacort


• Therasoft Anti-Itch & Dermatitis


• U-Cort


• Westcort

In Canada

• Barriere-Hc


• Cortate


• Cort-Eze


• Cortoderm Mild Ointment


• Cortoderm Regular Ointment


• Emo-Cort


• Emo-Cort Scalp Solution


• Hydrocortisone Cream


• Novo-Hydrocort


• Novo-Hydrocort Cream


• Prevex Hc


• Sarna Hc

Available Dosage Forms:

• Solution


• Cream


• Spray


• Lotion


• Ointment


• Pad


• Liquid


• Gel/Jelly


• Kit


• Foam


• Stick


• Paste

Therapeutic Class: Corticosteroid, Weak

Pharmacologic Class: Adrenal Glucocorticoid

Uses For Nupercainal HC

Hydrocortisone topical is used to help relieve redness, itching, swelling, or other discomfort caused by skin conditions. This medicine is a corticosteroid (cortisone-like medicine or steroid).

This medicine is available both over-the-counter (OTC) and with your doctor's prescription.

Before Using Nupercainal HC

In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:

Allergies

Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.

Pediatric

Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated pediatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of hydrocortisone topical in the pediatric population. However, because of this medicine's toxicity, it should be used with caution. Children may absorb large amounts through the skin, which can cause serious side effects. If your child is using this medicine, follow your doctor's instructions very carefully.

Geriatric

No information is available on the relationship of age to the effects of hydrocortisone topical in geriatric patients.

Interactions with Medicines

Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your healthcare professional if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicine.

Interactions with Food/Tobacco/Alcohol

Certain medicines should not be used at or around the time of eating food or eating certain types of food since interactions may occur. Using alcohol or tobacco with certain medicines may also cause interactions to occur. Discuss with your healthcare professional the use of your medicine with food, alcohol, or tobacco.

Other Medical Problems

The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of this medicine. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:

• Cushing's syndrome (adrenal gland disorder) or


• Diabetes or


• Hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) or


• Intracranial hypertension (increased pressure in the head)—Use with caution. May make these conditions worse.

• Infection of the skin at or near the place of application or


• Large sores, broken skin, or severe skin injury at the place of application—The chance of side effects may be increased.

Proper Use of hydrocortisone

This section provides information on the proper use of a number of products that contain hydrocortisone. It may not be specific to Nupercainal HC. Please read with care.

It is very important that you use this medicine only as directed by your doctor. Do not use more of it, do not use it more often, and do not use it for a longer time than your doctor ordered. To do so may cause unwanted side effects or skin irritation.

This medicine is for use on the skin only. Do not get it in your eyes. Do not use it on skin areas that have cuts, scrapes, or burns. If it does get on these areas, rinse it off right away with water.

This medicine should only be used for skin conditions that your doctor is treating. Check with your doctor before using it for other conditions, especially if you think that a skin infection may be present. This medicine should not be used to treat certain kinds of skin infections or conditions, such as severe burns.

To use:

• Wash your hands with soap and water before and after using this medicine.


• Apply a thin layer of this medicine to the affected area of the skin. Rub it in gently.


• With the lotion, shake it well before using.


• Do not bandage or otherwise wrap the skin being treated unless directed to do so by your doctor.


• If the medicine is applied to the diaper area of an infant, do not use tight-fitting diapers or plastic pants unless directed to do so by your doctor.


• If your doctor ordered an occlusive dressing or airtight covering to be applied over the medicine, make sure you know how to apply it. Occlusive dressings increase the amount of medicine absorbed through your skin, so use them only as directed. If you have any questions about this, check with your doctor.

Dosing

The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of this medicine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine.

• For redness, itching, and swelling of the skin:
  
  • For topical dosage form (cream):
    
    • Adults—Apply to the affected area of the skin two or three times per day.
    
    
    • Children—Apply to the affected area of the skin two or three times per day.
    
    
  
  
  • For topical dosage form (lotion):
    
    • Adults—Apply to the affected area of the skin two to four times per day.
    
    
    • Children—Apply to the affected area of the skin two to four times per day.
    
    
  
  
  • For topical dosage form (ointment):
    
    • Adults—Apply to the affected area of the skin three or four times per day.
    
    
    • Children—Apply to the affected area of the skin three or four times per day.
    
    
  
  
  • For topical dosage form (solution):
    
    • Adults—Apply to the affected area of the skin three or four times per day.
    
    
    • Children—Apply to the affected area of the skin three or four times per day.
    
    
  
  

Missed Dose

If you miss a dose of this medicine, apply it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule.

Storage

Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep from freezing.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.

Ask your healthcare professional how you should dispose of any medicine you do not use.

Precautions While Using Nupercainal HC

It is very important that your doctor check your or your child's progress at regular visits for any unwanted effects that may be caused by this medicine.

If your or your child's symptoms do not improve within a few days, or if they become worse, check with your doctor.

Using too much of this medicine or using it for a long time may increase your risk of having adrenal gland problems. The risk is greater for children and patients who use large amounts for a long time. Talk to your doctor right away if you or your child have more than one of these symptoms while you are using this medicine: blurred vision; dizziness or fainting; a fast, irregular, or pounding heartbeat; increased thirst or urination; irritability; or unusual tiredness or weakness.

Stop using this medicine and check with your doctor right away if you or your child have a skin rash, burning, stinging, swelling, or irritation on the skin.

Do not use cosmetics or other skin care products on the treated areas.

Nupercainal HC Side Effects

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

Incidence not known

• Blistering, burning, crusting, dryness, or flaking of the skin


• irritation


• itching, scaling, severe redness, soreness, or swelling of the skin


• redness and scaling around the mouth


• thinning of the skin with easy bruising, especially when used on the face or where the skin folds together (e.g. between the fingers)


• thinning, weakness, or wasting away of the skin

Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

Incidence not known

• Acne or pimples


• burning and itching of the skin with pinhead-sized red blisters


• burning, itching, and pain in hairy areas, or pus at the root of the hair


• increased hair growth on the forehead, back, arms, and legs


• lightening of normal skin color


• lightening of treated areas of dark skin


• reddish purple lines on the arms, face, legs, trunk, or groin


• softening of the skin

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

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Sucralfate Suspension

Dosage Form: oral suspension
SUCRALFATE SUSPENSION

1 g/10 mL

RX Only

Sucralfate Suspension Description

Sucralfate Suspension contains sucralfate and sucralfate is an α-D-glucopyranoside β-D-fructo-furanosyl-, octakis-(hydrogen sulfate), aluminum complex.

Sucralfate Suspension for oral administration contains 1 g of sucralfate per 10 mL. Sucralfate Suspension also contains: colloidal silicon dioxide NF, FD&C Red #40, flavor, glycerin USP, methyl-cellulose USP, methylparaben NF, microcrystalline cellulose NF, purified water USP, simethicone USP, and sorbitol solution USP.

Therapeutic category: antiulcer.

CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY

Sucralfate is only minimally absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. The small amounts of the sulfated disaccharide that are absorbed are excreted primarily in the urine.

Although the mechanism of sucralfate's ability to accelerate healing of duodenal ulcers remains to be fully defined, it is known that it exerts its effect through a local, rather than systemic, action. The following observations also appear pertinent:

1. Studies in human subjects and with animal models of ulcer disease have shown that sucralfate forms an ulcer-adherent complex with proteinaceous exudate at the ulcer site.


2. In vitro, a sucralfate-albumin film provides a barrier to diffusion of hydrogen ions.


3. In human subjects sucralfate given in doses recommended for ulcer therapy inhibits pepsin activity in gastric juice by 32%.


4. In vitro, sucralfate absorbs bile salts.

These observations suggest that sucralfate's antiulcer activity is the result of formation of an ulcer-adherent complex that covers the ulcer site and protects it against further attack by acid, pepsin, and bile salts. There are approximately 14 to 16 mEq of acid-neutralizing capacity per 1-g dose of sucralfate.

CLINICAL TRIALS

In a multicenter, double-blind, placebo-controlled study of Sucralfate Suspension, a dosage regimen of 1 g (10 mL) four times daily was demonstrated to be superior to placebo in ulcer healing.

Results From Clinical Trials Healing Rates for Acute Duodenal Ulcer

Treatment	n	Week 2 Healing Rates	Week 4 Healing Rates	Week 8 Healing Rates
* P=0.016 † P=0.001 ‡ P=0.0001
Sucralfate Suspension	145	23(16%)*	66(46%)†	95(66%)‡
Placebo	147	10(7%)	39(27%)	58(39%)

Equivalence of Sucralfate Suspension to sucralfate tablets has not been demonstrated.

INDICATIONS AND USAGE

Sucralfate Suspension is indicated in the short-term (up to 8 weeks) treatment of active duodenal ulcer.

Contraindications

There are no known contraindications to the use of sucralfate.

Precautions

Duodenal ulcer is a chronic, recurrent disease. While short-term treatment with sucralfate can result in complete healing of the ulcer a successful course of treatment with sucralfate should not be expected to alter the posthealing frequency or severity of duodenal ulceration.

Special Populations

Chronic Renal Failure and Dialysis Patients

When sucralfate is administered orally, small amounts of aluminum are absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. Concomitant use of sucralfate with other products that contain aluminum, such as aluminum-containing antacids, may increase the total body burden of aluminum. Patients with normal renal function receiving the recommended doses of sucralfate and aluminum-containing products adequately excrete aluminum in the urine. Patients with chronic renal failure or those receiv-ing dialysis have impaired excretion of absorbed aluminum. In addition, aluminum does not cross dialysis membranes because it is bound to albumin and transferrin plasma proteins. Aluminum accumulation and toxicity (aluminum osteodystrophy, osteomalacia, encephalopathy) have been described in patients with renal impairment. Sucralfate should be used with caution in patients with chronic renal failure.

Drug Interactions

Some studies have shown that simultaneous sucralfate administration in healthy volunteers reduced the extent of absorption (bioavailability) of single doses of the following: cimetidine, digoxin, fluoroquinolone antibiotics, ketoconazole, I-thyroxine, phenytoin, quinidine, ranitidine, tetracycline, and theophylline. Subtherapeutic prothrombin times with concomitant warfarin and sucralfate therapy have been reported in spontaneous and published case reports. However, two clinical studies have demon-strated no change in either serum warfarin concentration or prothrombin time with the addition of sucralfate to chronic warfarin therapy. The mechanism of these interactions appears to be nonsystemic in nature, presumably resulting from sucralfate binding to the concomitant agent in the gastrointestinal tract. In all cases studied to date (cimetidine, ciprofloxacin, digoxin, norfloxacin, ofloxacin, and ranitidine), dosing the concomitant medication 2 hours before sucralfate eliminated the interaction. Because of the potential of sucralfate to alter the absorption of some drugs, sucralfate should be administered separately from other drugs when alterations in bioavailability are felt to be critical. In these cases, patients should be monitored appropriately.

Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility

Chronic oral toxicity studies of 24 months' duration were conducted in mice and rats at doses up to 1 g/kg (12 times the human dose). There was no evidence of drug-related tumorigenicity. A reproduction study in rats at doses up to 38 times the human dose did not reveal any indication of fertility impairment. Mutagenicity studies were not conducted.

Pregnancy

Teratogenic effects

Pregnancy Category B

Teratogenicity studies have been performed in mice, rats, and rabbits at doses up to 50 times the human dose and have revealed no evidence of harm to the fetus due to sucralfate. There are, however, no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. Because animal reproduction studies are not always predictive of human response, this drug should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed.

Nursing Mothers

It is not known whether this drug is excreted in human milk. Because many drugs are excreted in human milk, caution should be exercised when sucralfate is administered to a nursing woman.

Pediatric Use

Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients have not been established.

Geriatric Use

Clinical studies of Sucralfate Suspension did not include sufficient numbers of subjects aged 65 and over to determine whether they respond differently from younger subjects. Other reported clinical experience has not identified differences in responses between the elderly and younger patients. In general, dose selection for an elderly patient should be cautious, usually starting at the low end of the dosing range, reflecting the greater frequency of decreased hepatic, renal, or cardiac function, and of concomitant disease or other drug therapy. (See DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION)

This drug is known to be substantially excreted by the kidney, and the risk of toxic reactions to this drug may be greater in patients with impaired renal function. (See PRECAUTIONS Special Populations: Chronic Renal Failure and Dialysis Patients) Because elderly patients are more likely to have decreased renal function, care should be taken in dose selection, and it may be useful to monitor renal function.

ADVERSE REACTIONS

Adverse reactions to sucralfate tablets in clinical trials were minor and only rarely led to discontinuation of the drug. In studies involving over 2700 patients treated with sucralfate, adverse effects were reported in 129 (4.7%). Constipation was the most frequent complaint (2%). Other adverse effects reported in less than 0.5% of the patients are listed below by body system:

Gastrointestinal: diarrhea, dry mouth, flatulence, gastric discomfort, indigestion, nausea, vomiting.

Dermatological: pruritus, rash

Nervous System: dizziness, insomnia, sleepiness, vertigo

Other: back pain, headache

Postmarketing reports of hypersensitivity reactions, including urticaria (hives), angioedema, respiratory difficulty, rhinitis, laryngospasm, and facial swelling have been reported in patients receiving sucralfate tablets. Similar events were reported with Sucralfate Suspension. However, a causal relationship has not been established.

Bezoars have been reported in patients treated with sucralfate. The majority of patients had underlying medical conditions that may predispose to bezoar formation (such as delayed gastric emptying) or were receiving concomitant enteral tube feedings.

Inadvertent injection of insoluble sucralfate and its insoluble excipients has led to fatal complications, including pulmonary and cerebral emboli. Sucralfate is not intended for intravenous administration.

Overdosage

Due to limited experience in humans with overdosage of sucralfate, no specific treatment recommen-dations can be given. Acute oral studies in animals, however, using doses up to 12 g/kg body weight, could not find a lethal dose. Sucralfate is only minimally absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. Risks associated with acute overdosage should, therefore, be minimal. In rare reports describing sucralfate overdose, most patients remained asymptomatic. Those few reports where adverse events were described included symptoms of dyspepsia, abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting.

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

Active Duodenal Ulcer

The recommended adult oral dosage for duodenal ulcer is 1 g (10 mL/2 teaspoonfuls) four times per day. Sucralfate should be administered on an empty stomach.

Antacids may be prescribed as needed for relief of pain but should not be taken within one-half hour before or after sucralfate.

While healing with sucralfate may occur during the first week or two, treatment should be continued for 4 to 8 weeks unless healing has been demonstrated by x-ray or endoscopic examination.

Elderly

In general, dose selection for an elderly patient should be cautious, usually starting at the low end of the dosing range, reflecting the greater frequency of decreased hepatic, renal, or cardiac function, and of concomitant disease or other drug therapy. (See PRECAUTIONS Geriatric Use).

HOW SUPPLIED

Sucralfate Suspension 1 g/10 mL is a pink suspension.

NDC 68094-171-61

Ten (10) 10 mL oral liquid unit dose cups per tray.

Ten (10) trays per shipper.

NDC 68094-171-62

Ten (10) 10 mL oral liquid unit dose cups per tray.

Three (3) trays per shipper.

SHAKE WELL BEFORE USING

Store at controlled room temperature 20-25°C (68-77°F) [see USP]). Avoid freezing.

Distributed by:

Axcan Scandipharm Inc.

Birmingham, AL 35242 USA

Packaged by:

Precision Dose, Inc.

S. Beloit, IL 61080

LI 770

Rev. 11/07

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 10 mL Cup Label

NDC 68094-171-59

PrecisionDose™

SUCRALFATE

Suspension

1 g/10 mL

Delivers 10 mL

Shake Well

Store between 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)

Pkg. By: Precision Dose, Inc.

S. Beloit, IL 61080

SUCRALFATE  sucralfate  suspension

Product Information Product Type HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG NDC Product Code (Source) 68094-171 (58914-170) Route of Administration ORAL DEA Schedule

Active Ingredient/Active Moiety Ingredient Name Basis of Strength Strength Sucralfate (Sucralfate) Sucralfate 1 g  in 10 mL

Inactive Ingredients Ingredient Name Strength No Inactive Ingredients Found

Product Characteristics Color PINK Score      Shape Size Flavor Imprint Code Contains

Packaging # NDC Package Description Multilevel Packaging 1 68094-171-62 3 TRAY In 1 CASE contains a TRAY 1 10 CUP In 1 TRAY This package is contained within the CASE (68094-171-62) and contains a CUP, UNIT-DOSE (68094-171-59) 1 68094-171-59 10 mL In 1 CUP, UNIT-DOSE This package is contained within a TRAY and a CASE (68094-171-62) 2 68094-171-61 10 TRAY In 1 CASE contains a TRAY 2 10 CUP In 1 TRAY This package is contained within the CASE (68094-171-61) and contains a CUP, UNIT-DOSE (68094-171-59) 2 68094-171-59 10 mL In 1 CUP, UNIT-DOSE This package is contained within a TRAY and a CASE (68094-171-61)

Marketing Information
Marketing Category	Application Number or Monograph Citation	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
NDA	NDA019183	08/21/2003

Labeler - Precision Dose Inc. (035886746)

Revised: 11/2010Precision Dose Inc.

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