August 2008

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This medicine is used for the treatment of asthma. It works by inhibiting certain substances in the body that cause the inflammation and symptoms of asthma. It is not effective for the prevention or treatment of acute asthma attacks. Regular use along with other anti-asthma medications can reduce the frequency, severity, and duration of asthma symptoms or attacks in children.

Important Information about Zaditen

Tell your doctor if you have allergic reactions to Zaditen or any other substance, such as foods, preservatives, or dyes. Tell your doctor if you are taking antidiabetic agents, antihistamines, hypnotics, and sedatives. Additionally, your doctor will need to know if you:

Have diabetes mellitus (sugar diabetes)
Have epilepsy (seizures)
Are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding
Are on any special diet such as a low-sugar diet

For the best results it is important to take Zaditen regularly and exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Use caution while driving or operating any machinery as Zaditen may cause drowsiness or dizziness. Diabetic patients should take this medicine with care.

Zaditen Side effects

Consult your doctor immediately if any of the following possible side effects occur.

Less common –

Chills
Cough
Diarrhea
Fever
General feeling of discomfort or illness
Headache
Joint pain
Loss of appetite
Muscle aches and pains
Nausea
Runny nose
Shivering
Sore throat
Sweating
Trouble sleeping
Unusual tiredness or weakness
Vomiting

Rare side effects –

Abdominal or stomach pain
Blistering, itching, peeling, or redness of skin
Bloody or cloudy urine
Clay-colored stools
Convulsions
Dark urine
Difficult, burning, or painful urination
Dizziness
Frequent urge to urinate
Muscle spasm or jerking of all extremities
Rash
Sudden loss of consciousness
Unpleasant breath odor
Vomiting of blood
Yellow eyes or skin

This information is advisory only. It does not contain all information about this medication. If you have any questions about Zaditen, ask your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider.

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Macrobid is an antibiotic drug that is used to treat and prevent urinary tract infections. The most common cause of urinary tract infections are bacteria from the bowel that live on the skin near the rectum or in the vagina which can spread and enter the urinary tract through the urethra. Once these bacteria enter the urethra they travel upwards causing infection in the bladder and sometimes other parts of the urinary tract.

This medicine will not treat a viral infection such as the common cold or flu.
Avoid using antacids as the ingredients can make it harder for your body to absorb Macrobid.
Before using Macrobid, tell your doctor: if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding a baby; if you are using prescribed and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs such as (magnesium salicylate, choline magnesium salicylate, probenecid, sulfinpyrazone).

Your doctor will also need to know if you

are allergic to Macrobid or any other drugs;
have kidney disease;
have anemia;
have diabetes;
have glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency;
have any type of debilitating disease;
are urinating less than usual.

Macrobid Side Effects

Serious side effects:

Shortness of breath, running out of breath easily
Fever
Chills
Cough
Chest pain
Jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes)
Pale skin
Easy bruising
Unusual weakness
Numbness or tingling
Diarrhea that is watery or bloody

Less serious side effects:

Rust-colored or brownish urine
Headache
Nausea
Vomiting
Upset stomach
Bloating or gas
Constipation
Feeling dizzy or drowsy
Blurred vision
Vaginal itching or discharge

This information is advisory only. It does not contain all information about this medication. If you have any questions about Macrobid, ask your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider.

Important Information Before Using Rythmodan

Rythmodan is used to treat abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmias). It works by decreasing the sensitivity of heart muscle cells to electrical impulses, therefore slowing the electrical conduction in the heart muscle. This helps to restore disturbances in heart rhythm, which can seriously undermine the pumping action of the heart and result in inefficient blood circulation around the body.
Before using tell your doctor: if you have allergic reactions to Rythmodan and any other substance, such as foods, preservatives, or dyes; if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or are breast feeding; if you are using certain medicines such as amitriptyline, clomipramine, desipramine, doxepin, imipramine, and nortriptyline.
You should also let your doctor know of the following:

Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Difficult urination
Enlarged prostate
Electrolyte disorders
Glaucoma
Myasthenia gravis
Kidney disease
Liver disease
Low blood pressure
Other heart disorders
Malnutrition, long term

Rythmodan Side Effects

Serious side effects:

Dizziness
Feeling of faintness
Fainting
Heartbeat sensations
Shortness of breath
Unusual tiredness

Less serious side effects:

Chest pain
Fast or slow heartbeat
Rapid weight gain
Swelling of feet or lower legs
Lightheadedness
Rash and/or itching

Other:

Enlargement of breasts in men
Fever
Mental depression
Nosebleeds or bleeding gums
Sore throat and fever
Yellow eyes or skin
Blurred vision
Constipation
Dry eyes, mouth, nose, or throat
Problems with urination
Bloating or stomach pain
Diarrhea
Headache
Impotence
Loss of appetite
Muscle weakness
Nausea
Nervousness
Trouble sleeping

This information is advisory only. It does not contain all information about this medication. If you have any questions about Rythmodan, ask your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider.

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Valproic acid is used to treat various types of seizure disorders. This medicine works by affecting chemicals in the body that may be involved in causing seizures. It can be used alone or with other seizure medications.
Do not use Valproic acid if you are pregnant. This medicine can cause life-threatening pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas). Do not use in children younger than 2 years old, or if you have liver disease or urea cycle disorder.
Valproic acid can increase sleepiness if you are using other medicnes that make you sleepy (such as cold medicine, pain medication, muscle relaxers, and medicine for seizures, depression or anxiety). Avoid drinking alcohol while you are using this medicine. You must be careful when driving or doing anything that needs you to be awake and alert, it can affect on your thinking and reaction. You must avoid direct sunlight or artificial UV rays. Use sunscreen and wear protective clothing if you are out in the sun.
Before taking Valproic acid, tell your doctor if you have

a bleeding or blood clotting disorder
a history of head injury, brain disorder, or coma
a family history of a urea cycle disorder
a family history of infant deaths with unknown cause
HIV or CMV (cytomegalovirus) infection

Valproic Acid Side Effects

Serious side effects include:

Unexplained weakness with vomiting and confusion or fainting
Easy bruising or bleeding, unusual weakness
Fever, skin rash, swollen glands
Chills, body aches, flu symptoms
Urinating less than usual
Blood in your urine
Hallucinations
Weakness, lack of coordination
A red, blistering, peeling skin rash
Extreme drowsiness
Unusual bleeding or bruising
Double vision or back-and-forth movements of the eyes

Less serious side effects include:

Drowsiness or weakness
Diarrhea, constipation, upset stomach
Depression, anxiety, or other emotional changes
Changes in your menstrual periods
Enlarged breasts
Tremor (shaking)
Hair loss
Weight changes
A red, blistering, peeling skin rash
Vision changes
Unusual or unpleasant taste in your mouth

This information is advisory only. It does not contain all information about this medication. If you have any questions about Valproic acid, ask your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider.
DoctorSolve Healthcare Solutions Inc., a Canadian Internet-based pharmacy intermediary (license #BC X23), offers low cost, long-term prescription drugs. A professionally registered pharmacist fills all Canadian prescriptions. A certified member of the Canadian International Pharmacy Association, DoctorSolve is ranked as one of the best online Canadian pharmacies .
For more information on how to order Canada drugs safely and securely call 1-866-732-0305 or visit https://www.doctorsolve.com/ – a trusted and reliable Canadian online pharmacy since 1999.

Tegretol belongs to a class of drugs known as anticonvulsants, which work by decreasing nerve impulses that cause seizures and pain. It is used to treat seizures and nerve pain, which include trigeminal neuralgia and diabetic neuropathy and it can also used to treat bipolar disorder.

Before using Tegretol, tell your doctor if you have a history of bone marrow suppression, or if you are allergic to any antidepressants. Do not take Tegretol if you have taken an MAO inhibitor such as isocarboxazid, tranylcypromine phenelzine, or selegiline in the past 2 weeks. Patients, who have Asian roots or ancestry may have a higher risk of developing a rare but serious skin reaction to Tegretol.

Tegretol can have an effect on your reactions or thinking during treatment. Do not drink alcohol during while taking this medicine as it increases the risk of seizures. You must tell your doctor if you are using narcotic pain medicine, sleeping pills, muscle relaxers, cold or allergy medicine, other seizure medicines, or medicine for depression or anxiety. Avoid direct sunlight or artificial UV rays. You should use sunscreen and wear protective clothing when you go outside.

Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you

are allergic to Tegretol or to any other drugs
are pregnant, trying to get pregnant, or are breast-feeding
have liver or kidney disease
have porphyria
have heart disease or a heart blockage
have Lupus
have a history of mental illness
have glaucoma

Tegretol Side Effects

Serious side effects:

Fever
Sore throat
Headache with a severe blistering, peeling, and red skin rash
Pale skin
Easy bruising or bleeding
Unusual weakness
White patches or sores inside your mouth or on your lips
Feeling short of breath, even with mild exertion
Swelling of your ankles or feet
Nausea
Stomach pain
Loss of appetite
Jaundice
Urinating less than usual

Less serious side effects:

Feeling dizzy, drowsy, or unsteady
Mild nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Constipation
Stomach pain
Confusion
Headache
Blurred vision
Feeling agitated or depressed
Ringing in your ears
Dry mouth
Swollen tongue
Joint or muscle pain
Leg cramps

This information is advisory only. It does not contain all information about this medication. If you have any questions about Tegretol, ask your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider.

Micro K is used to treat or prevent low potassium levels in people who have potassium loss caused by digitalis (Lanoxin), non-potassium-sparing diuretics (such as Diuril and Dyazide), and certain diseases. Lack of potassium may cause muscle weakness, irregular heartbeat, mood changes, or nausea and vomiting.

Important Information about Micro K

Slow-release of potassium by Micro K may be the cause of intestinal and gastric ulcers and bleeding.
Micro K should be used only by those people who cannot take potassium chloride in liquid or effervescent forms.
Do not use certain drugs such as antispasmodic drugs, Vasotec and Capoten Digitalis, Midamor and Aldactone.
Do not use Micro K in a solid form if you are taking any drugs or have any condition that could stop or slow Micro K as it goes through the gastrointestinal tract.
Do not use salt substitutes, eat low-sodium foods, especially some bread and canned foods, or drink low-sodium milk.

Before taking this medication tell your doctor if you have ever had acute dehydration, heat cramps, adrenal insufficiency, diabetes, heart disease, kidney disease, liver disease, ulcers, or severe burns and your stools are black or tarry;

if you have high potassium levels; if you are allergic to any ingredients in Micro K; if you are pregnant, planning to get pregnant, or breastfeeding.
People with certain heart conditions should not use slow-release forms of potassium.

Micro K Side Effects

Abdominal pain or discomfort
Diarrhea
Gas
Nausea
Stomach
Intestinal ulcers and bleeding
Blockage, or perforation
Vomiting

This information is advisory only. It does not contain all information about this medication. If you have any questions about Micro K, ask your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider.

Buspar is an anti-anxiety medicine that is used in the treatment of anxiety disorders and for short term relief of the symptoms of anxiety, such as fear, tension, irritability, dizziness, pounding heartbeat, and other physical symptoms. It directly affects chemicals in your brain that may become unbalanced and cause anxiety.

Important Information

Before using this medicine, tell your health care provider about any of the following: if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding; if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine; if you are allergic to any components present in Buspar.
Inform your doctor if:

you are taking blood thinners
you have stomach problems
you have peptic ulcers
you have liver disease
you have kidney disease
you have a heart condition

Use caution while driving or operating any machinery as Buspar may cause drowsiness or dizziness. Avoid alcohol, while you are being treated with Buspar. Buspar can cause side effects that may impair your thinking or reactions. Do not increase or decrease the amount of grapefruit products in your diet without first talking to your doctor.

Buspar Side Effects

Most Common:

Drowsiness or fatigue
Dry mouth
Increase in nightmares or dreams

Most Severe:

An allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; hives)
Chest pain or an irregular heartbeat
Headache
Dizziness
Lightheadedness
Slurred speech
Confusion
Blurred vision
Numbness or tingling in your hands, feet, arms, or legs
Depression
Uncontrollable movements of your arms, legs, tongue, or lips

This information is advisory only. It does not contain all information about this medication. If you have any questions about Buspar, ask your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider.