Moexipril

Pronunciation: moe-EX-i-pril
Generic Name: Moexipril
Brand Name: Univasc

Moexipril can cause injury and possibly death to a developing fetus when used during pregnancy. Contact your doctor at once if you suspect that you are pregnant.

Moexipril is used for:

Treating high blood pressure. It may be used alone or with other medicines. It may also be used to treat certain conditions as determined by your doctor.

Moexipril is an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. It works by relaxing blood vessels. This helps to lower blood pressure.

Do NOT use Moexipril if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Moexipril


• you have a history of angioedema (swelling of the hands, face, lips, eyes, throat, or tongue; difficulty swallowing or breathing; or hoarseness), including angioedema caused by treatment with an ACE inhibitor


• you are pregnant

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

Before using Moexipril:

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

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


• if you are able to become pregnant


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


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


• if you have a history of bone marrow problems, blood vessel problems, blood flow problems, heart problems (eg, heart failure), kidney problems (eg, renal artery stenosis), liver problems, or an autoimmune disease (eg, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, scleroderma)


• if you have a history of stroke, recent heart attack, or kidney transplant


• if you are dehydrated or have low blood volume


• if you have high blood potassium levels, low blood sodium levels, or are on a low-salt (sodium) diet


• if you have diabetes, especially if you are also taking aliskiren


• if you are on dialysis, or are scheduled to have major surgery or receive anesthesia


• if you are receiving treatments to reduce sensitivity to bee or wasp stings

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

• Dextran sulfate, diuretics (eg, furosemide, hydrochlorothiazide), or mTOR inhibitors (eg, everolimus, sirolimus) because they may increase the risk of Moexipril's side effects, such as low blood pressure or angioedema


• Angiotensin II receptor blockers (eg, valsartan) because the risk of serious kidney problems and high blood potassium levels may be increased


• Aldosterone blockers (eg, eplerenone), aliskiren, potassium-sparing diuretics (eg, amiloride, spironolactone, triamterene), potassium supplements, or trimethoprim because the risk of high blood potassium levels may be increased


• Certain gold-containing medicines (eg, sodium aurothiomalate) because flushing, nausea, vomiting, and low blood pressure may occur


• Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) (eg, ibuprofen, indomethacin, celecoxib) because they may decrease Moexipril's effectiveness and the risk of kidney problems may be increased


• Insulin or other diabetes medicines (eg, glyburide, metformin) because the risk of low blood sugar may be increased


• Lithium or thiopurines (eg, azathioprine) because the risk of their side effects may be increased

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

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

• Take Moexipril 1 hour before meals, unless your doctor directs you otherwise.


• Drink plenty of fluids while taking Moexipril. Not drinking enough fluids or excessive sweating, diarrhea, or vomiting can lead to light-headedness or fainting.


• Continue to take Moexipril even if you feel well. Do not miss any doses.


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

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

Important safety information:

• Moexipril may cause dizziness, light-headedness, or fainting. These effects may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use Moexipril with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.


• Moexipril may cause dizziness, light-headedness, or fainting; alcohol, hot weather, exercise, or fever may increase these effects. To prevent them, sit up or stand slowly, especially in the morning. Sit or lie down at the first sign of any of these effects.


• Dehydration, excessive sweating, vomiting, or diarrhea may increase the risk of low blood pressure. Contact your health care provider at once if any of these occur.


• Do not stop taking Moexipril or change your dose of Moexipril without checking with your doctor.


• Moexipril may cause a serious side effect called angioedema. The risk may be higher in black patients. Contact your doctor at once if you develop swelling of the hands, face, lips, eyes, throat, or tongue; difficulty swallowing or breathing; or hoarseness.


• Moexipril may not work as well in black patients. Contact your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse.


• Moexipril may cause a dry, unproductive cough. If caused by Moexipril, this symptom usually stops after treatment with Moexipril is stopped.


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


• Check with your doctor before you use a salt substitute or a product that has potassium in it.


• Moexipril may cause you to become sunburned more easily. Avoid the sun, sunlamps, or tanning booths until you know how you react to Moexipril. Use a sunscreen or wear protective clothing if you must be outside for more than short time.


• Rarely, Moexipril may lower the ability of your body to fight infection. This risk may be greater if you have certain other health problems (eg, kidney problems, collagen vascular disease). Avoid contact with people who have colds or infections. Tell your doctor if you notice signs of infection like fever, sore throat, rash, or chills.


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


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


• Lab tests, including kidney function, blood electrolyte levels, and blood pressure monitoring, may be performed to monitor your progress or to check for side effects. Be sure to keep all doctor and lab appointments.


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


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


• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: Moexipril may cause birth defects or fetal or newborn death if you take it while you are pregnant. If you think you may be pregnant, contact your doctor right away. It is not known if Moexipril is found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you take Moexipril, check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.

Possible side effects of Moexipril:

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:

Diarrhea; dizziness; fatigue; flu-like symptoms; light-headedness when sitting or standing; persistent, dry cough.

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

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing or swallowing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, throat, or tongue; unusual hoarseness); chest pain; confusion; decreased urination; fainting; fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat; mental or mood changes; numbness of an arm or leg; one-sided weakness; severe or persistent dizziness or light-headedness; shortness of breath; slurred speech; stomach pain (with or without nausea or vomiting); sudden, severe headache or vomiting; swelling of the hands, ankles, or feet; symptoms of infection (eg, fever, chills, persistent sore throat); symptoms of liver problems (eg, dark urine, loss of appetite, pale stools, yellowing of the skin or eyes); 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: Moexipril 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 fainting; severe dizziness or light-headedness.

Proper storage of Moexipril:

Store Moexipril at room temperature between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Moexipril out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

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


• Moexipril is 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 Moexipril. 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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Treximet

Generic Name: sumatriptan and naproxen (Oral route)

soo-ma-TRIP-tan SUX-i-nate, na-PROX-en SOE-dee-um

Oral route(Tablet)

Naproxen sodium/sumatriptan may cause an increased risk of serious cardiovascular thrombotic events, myocardial infarction, and stroke, which can be fatal. This risk may be increased with extended duration of use or in patients with cardiovascular disease or risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Naproxen sodium/sumatriptan contains an NSAID. NSAID-containing products can also cause an increased risk of serious gastrointestinal adverse events especially in the elderly, including bleeding, ulceration, and perforation of the stomach or intestines, which can be fatal .

Commonly used brand name(s)

In the U.S.

• Treximet

Available Dosage Forms:

• Tablet

Therapeutic Class: Antimigraine

Pharmacologic Class: Sumatriptan

Chemical Class: Naproxen

Uses For Treximet

Sumatriptan and naproxen combination is used to treat acute migraine attacks in adults. It does not prevent migraine attacks nor treat certain types of migraine headaches (e.g., hemiplegic or basilar type).

Many people find that their headaches go away completely after they take this medicine. Other people find that their headaches are much less painful, and that they are able to go back to their normal activities even though their headaches are not completely gone. This medicine often relieves other symptoms that occur together with a migraine headache, such as nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to light, and sensitivity to sound.

Sumatriptan and naproxen combination is not an ordinary pain reliever. It will not relieve any kind of pain other than migraine headaches. This medicine is usually used for people whose headaches are not relieved by acetaminophen, aspirin, or other pain relievers.

Sumatriptan and naproxen combination has caused serious side effects in some people, especially people who have heart or blood vessel disease. Be sure that you discuss with your doctor the risks of using this medicine as well as the benefits that it can do.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

Before Using Treximet

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 have not been performed on the relationship of age to the effects of sumatriptan and naproxen combination in the pediatric population. Safety and efficacy have not been established.

Geriatric

Use of sumatriptan and naproxen combination is not recommended in elderly patients with kidney problems, heart and blood vessel disease, or high blood pressure, and should not be used by elderly patients with liver problems.

Pregnancy

	Pregnancy Category	Explanation
All Trimesters	C	Animal studies have shown an adverse effect and there are no adequate studies in pregnant women OR no animal studies have been conducted and there are no adequate studies in pregnant women.

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 this medicine, 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 this medicine 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.

• Almotriptan


• Dihydroergotamine


• Eletriptan


• Ergoloid Mesylates


• Ergonovine


• Ergotamine


• Frovatriptan


• Isocarboxazid


• Ketorolac


• Linezolid


• Methylergonovine


• Methysergide


• Naratriptan


• Pentoxifylline


• Phenelzine


• Procarbazine


• Rizatriptan


• Tranylcypromine


• Zolmitriptan

Using this medicine 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.

• Abciximab


• Ardeparin


• Argatroban


• Aspirin


• Beclamide


• Beta Glucan


• Bivalirudin


• Caramiphen


• Carbamazepine


• Certoparin


• Chlormethiazole


• Cilostazol


• Citalopram


• Clopidogrel


• Clovoxamine


• Dabigatran Etexilate


• Dalteparin


• Danaparoid


• Desirudin


• Desvenlafaxine


• Dexfenfluramine


• Diazepam


• Dipyridamole


• Duloxetine


• Enoxaparin


• Escitalopram


• Ethotoin


• Felbamate


• Femoxetine


• Flesinoxan


• Fluoxetine


• Fluvoxamine


• Fondaparinux


• Fosphenytoin


• Gabapentin


• Ginkgo


• Heparin


• Lacosamide


• Lepirudin


• Mephenytoin


• Mephobarbital


• Methotrexate


• Milnacipran


• Nadroparin


• Nefazodone


• Oxcarbazepine


• Paraldehyde


• Paramethadione


• Parnaparin


• Paroxetine


• Pemetrexed


• Phenacemide


• Phenobarbital


• Phenytoin


• Piracetam


• Pregabalin


• Protein C


• Reboxetine


• Reviparin


• Rivaroxaban


• Rufinamide


• Sertraline


• Sibutramine


• Stiripentol


• St John's Wort


• Tacrolimus


• Tapentadol


• Tiagabine


• Ticlopidine


• Tinzaparin


• Tirofiban


• Topiramate


• Trimethadione


• Valproic Acid


• Venlafaxine


• Vigabatrin


• Vilazodone


• Warfarin


• Zimeldine


• Zonisamide

Using this medicine 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.

• Acebutolol


• Acetohexamide


• Alacepril


• Alprenolol


• Amiloride


• Arotinolol


• Atenolol


• Azilsartan Medoxomil


• Azosemide


• Befunolol


• Bemetizide


• Benazepril


• Bendroflumethiazide


• Benzthiazide


• Betaxolol


• Bevantolol


• Bisoprolol


• Bopindolol


• Bucindolol


• Bumetanide


• Bupranolol


• Buthiazide


• Candesartan Cilexetil


• Canrenoate


• Captopril


• Carteolol


• Carvedilol


• Celiprolol


• Chlorothiazide


• Chlorpropamide


• Chlorthalidone


• Cilazapril


• Clopamide


• Cyclopenthiazide


• Cyclosporine


• Delapril


• Desvenlafaxine


• Dilevalol


• Duloxetine


• Enalaprilat


• Enalapril Maleate


• Eprosartan


• Esmolol


• Ethacrynic Acid


• Fosinopril


• Furosemide


• Gliclazide


• Glimepiride


• Glipizide


• Gliquidone


• Glyburide


• Hydrochlorothiazide


• Hydroflumethiazide


• Imidapril


• Indapamide


• Irbesartan


• Labetalol


• Landiolol


• Levobetaxolol


• Levobunolol


• Lisinopril


• Lithium


• Losartan


• Mepindolol


• Methyclothiazide


• Metipranolol


• Metolazone


• Metoprolol


• Milnacipran


• Moexipril


• Nadolol


• Nebivolol


• Nipradilol


• Olmesartan Medoxomil


• Oxprenolol


• Penbutolol


• Pentopril


• Perindopril


• Pindolol


• Piretanide


• Polythiazide


• Propranolol


• Quinapril


• Ramipril


• Sotalol


• Spirapril


• Spironolactone


• Talinolol


• Tasosartan


• Telmisartan


• Temocapril


• Tertatolol


• Timolol


• Tolazamide


• Tolbutamide


• Torsemide


• Trandolapril


• Triamterene


• Trichlormethiazide


• Valsartan


• Venlafaxine


• Xipamide


• 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 this medicine. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:

• Anemia or


• Asthma or


• Bleeding problems or


• Blurred vision or


• Congestive heart failure or


• Dehydration or


• Edema (fluid retention or body swelling) or


• Hypertension (high blood pressure), controlled or


• Kidney disease or


• Seizures, or history of or


• Stomach or intestinal ulcers or bleeding, history of—Use with caution. May make these conditions worse.

• Aspirin-sensitive asthma or


• Aspirin sensitivity, history of or


• Cerebrovascular disease (e.g., stroke, transient ischemic attack), or history of or


• Heart attack, history of or


• Heart disease (e.g., angina) or


• Heart surgery (e.g., coronary artery bypass graft [CABG] surgery) or


• Hemiplegic or basilar types of migraine or


• Hypertension (high blood pressure), uncontrolled or


• Ischemic bowel disease or


• Liver disease—Should not be used in patients with these conditions.

• Coronary artery disease, history of or


• Diabetes or


• Hypercholesterolemia (high cholesterol in the blood) or


• Hypertension (high blood pressure), controlled or


• Obesity or


• Raynaud's syndrome—Use with caution. The chance of side effects may be increased.1

Proper Use of Treximet

Do not use this medicine for a headache that is different from your usual migraines. Instead, check with your doctor.

If your headache comes back or does not go away after taking this medicine, wait at least 2 hours before taking another dose. However, use this medicine only as directed by your doctor. Do not use more of it, and do not use it more often, than directed. Using too much of this medicine may increase the chance of side effects. Do not take more than two tablets in 24 hours.

You may take the tablet with or without food. Swallow the tablet whole. Do not crush, break, or chew it.

Use this medicine for the shortest time possible and in the smallest dose possible. This will help lower the risk of side effects.

This medicine comes with a Medication Guide. Read and follow the instructions carefully. Ask your doctor if you have any questions.

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 oral dosage form (tablets):
  
  • For migraine headaches:
    
    • Adults—One tablet once a day. Your doctor may increase your dose if needed. Do not take more than two tablets in any 24-hour period.
    
    
    • Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
    
    
  
  

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 Treximet

Check with your doctor if you have used this medicine and have not had good relief. Also, check with your doctor if your migraine headaches are worse, or if they are occurring more often, than before you started using this medicine.

Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant. You should not use this medicine during the later part of pregnancy unless your doctor tells you to. Your doctor may want you to join a pregnancy registry for patients taking this medicine.

This medicine may increase your risk of having a heart attack or stroke. This is more likely to occur if you already have a heart disease, if you smoke, are over 40 years of age, or if you have gone through menopause. People who use this medicine for a long time might also have a higher risk.

This medicine might cause bleeding or ulcers in your stomach or intestines. This problem can happen without warning signs. This is more likely if you have had a stomach ulcer in the past, if you smoke or drink alcohol regularly, if you are over 60 years of age, are in poor health, or are using certain other medicines (such as a steroid or a blood thinner).

Do not use this medicine if you are also using other medicines containing naproxen. Using these medicines together may cause serious unwanted effects.

You should not take this medicine if you have used an MAO inhibitor (MAOI) such as isocarboxazid (Marplan®), phenelzine (Nardil®), selegiline (Eldepryl®), or tranylcypromine (Parnate®) within the past two weeks. Do not use this medicine if you have taken other migraine medicines (e.g., almotriptan, frovatriptan, naratriptan, rizatriptan, zolmitriptan, Axert™, Frova®, Amerge®, Maxalt®, or Zomig®) or an ergotamine medicine (e.g., dihydroergotamine, methysergide, Cafergot®, D.H.E. 45®, Ergomar®, or Migranal®) within the past 24 hours.

Make sure your doctor knows about all the other medicines you are using. Sumatriptan and naproxen combination may cause a serious condition called serotonin syndrome when taken with some medicines. This especially includes medicines used to treat depression, such as citalopram, duloxetine, escitalopram, fluoxetine, fluvoxamine, olanzapine, paroxetine, sertraline, venlafaxine, Celexa®, Lexapro®, Cymbalta®, Effexor®, Paxil®, Prozac®, or Zoloft®. Check with your doctor first before taking any other medicines.

This medicine may cause a serious type of allergic reaction called anaphylaxis. Although this is rare, it may occur more often in patients who are allergic to aspirin or to any of the nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Anaphylaxis requires immediate medical attention. The most serious signs of this reaction are very fast or irregular breathing, gasping for breath, wheezing, or fainting. Other signs may include changes in the color of the skin of the face; very fast but irregular heartbeat or pulse; hive-like swellings on the skin; and puffiness or swellings of the eyelids or around the eyes. If these effects occur, get emergency help at once.

Serious skin reactions may also occur during treatment with this medicine. Check with your doctor right away if you have any of the following symptoms while taking this medicine: blistering, peeling, or loosening of skin; chills; cough; diarrhea; fever; itching; joint or muscle pain; red skin lesions; sore throat; sores, ulcers, or white spots in the mouth or on the lips, or unusual tiredness or weakness.

Check with your doctor right away if you have chest discomfort, jaw or neck tightness after using this medicine. Also, tell your doctor if you have sudden or severe abdominal or stomach pain after taking this medicine.

Stop using this medicine and check with your doctor right away if you have any symptoms of liver problems including dark-colored urine or pale stools, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, pain in your upper stomach, or yellowing of your skin or eyes.

Using too much of this medicine or any other migraine medicines (e.g., ergotamine, triptans, opioids, or a combination treatment for 10 or more days per month) may worsen your headache. Talk to your doctor about this risk. It may also be helpful to note of how often your migraine attacks occur and how much medicines you use.

Check with your doctor immediately if blurred vision, difficulty in reading, or any other change in vision occurs during or after your treatment. Your doctor may want you to have your eyes checked by an ophthalmologist (eye doctor).

Drinking alcoholic beverages can make headaches worse or cause new headaches to occur. People who suffer from severe headaches should probably avoid alcoholic beverages, especially during a headache.

This medicine may cause some people to become dizzy, drowsy, or less alert than they are normally. If any of these side effects occur, do not drive, use machines, or do anything else that could be dangerous if you are dizzy or not alert while you are taking this medicine.

Treximet 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:

Less common

• Burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings


• chest discomfort or pain


• fast, irregular, pounding, or racing heartbeat or pulse


• jaw, neck, or throat pain

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:

Less common

• Acid or sour stomach


• belching


• dizziness


• dry mouth


• feeling hot


• heartburn


• indigestion


• lack or loss of strength


• muscle tightness


• nausea


• sleepiness or unusual drowsiness


• stomach discomfort, upset, or pain

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: Treximet side effects (in more detail)

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In this leaflet:

• 1. What Clexane Forte is and what it is used for


• 2. Before you use Clexane Forte


• 3. How to use Clexane Forte


• 4. Possible side-effects


• 5. How to store and dispose of Clexane Forte


• 6. Further information

What Clexane Forte is and what it is used for

The name of your medicine is Clexane Forte 120mg or 150mg Pre-filled Syringes (called Clexane Forte in this leaflet). Clexane Forte contains a medicine called enoxaparin sodium. This belongs to a group of medicines called Low Molecular Weight Heparins.

Clexane Forte works in two ways:

• 1) Stopping existing blood clots from getting any bigger. This helps your body to break them down and stop them causing you harm.



• 2) Stopping blood clots forming in your blood.

Clexane Forte can be used to:

• Treat blood clots that are in your blood


• Stop blood clots forming in your blood in the following situations:
  
  
  • Unstable angina (where not enough blood gets to your heart)
  
  
  • After an operation or long periods of bed rest due to illness
  
  
  • After you have had a heart attack
  
  



• Stop blood clots forming in the tubes of your dialysis machine (used for people with kidney problems)

Before you use Clexane Forte

Do not have this medicine and tell your doctor if:

• You are allergic (hypersensitive) to enoxaparin sodium. Signs of an allergic reaction include: a rash, swallowing or breathing problems, swelling of your lips, face, throat or tongue



• You are allergic to heparin or other Low Molecular Weight Heparins such as tinzaparin or dalteparin



• You have a problem with bruising or bleeding too easily



• You are bleeding heavily



• You have an ulcer in your stomach or gut (intestine)



• You have had a stroke caused by bleeding in the brain



• You have an infection in your heart



• You are using the medicine called heparin to treat blood clots

Do not take this medicine if any of the above apply to you. If you are not sure, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse before having Clexane Forte.

Take special care with Clexane Forte

Check with your doctor or pharmacist before having this medicine if:

• You have high blood pressure which is not controlled by medication



• You have kidney problems



• You have had a heart valve fitted



• You have ever had bruising and bleeding caused by the medicine heparin



• You have ever had a stroke



• You have ever had a stomach ulcer



• You have recently had an operation on your eyes or brain



• You are a diabetic or have an illness known as ‘diabetic retinopathy’ (problems with the blood vessels in the eye caused by diabetes)



• You have any problems with your blood



• You are underweight



• The patient is under 12 years old



• The patient is over 80 years old

If you are not sure if any of the above applies to you, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse before having Clexane Forte.

Taking or using other medicines

Please tell your doctor, pharmacist or nurse if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines. This includes medicines you buy without a prescription, including herbal medicines. This is because Clexane Forte can affect the way some other medicines work. Also some medicines can affect the way Clexane Forte works.

In particular, do not take this medicine and tell your doctor if:

• You are using the medicine called heparin to treat blood clots

Tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines:

• Warfarin - used for thinning the blood



• Aspirin - used to stop blood clots from forming. Aspirin may also be used for pain relief and in medicines for colds and flu



• Dipyridamole, clopidogrel, or other medicines - used to stop blood clots forming



• Streptokinase, alteplase and reteplase - used to dissolve blood clots after a heart attack



• Dextran injection - used to replace blood volume



• Ibuprofen, diclofenac, ketorolac or other medicines used to treat pain and swelling in arthritis and other illnesses



• Prednisolone, dexamethasone or other steroid medicines - used to treat asthma, rheumatoid arthritis and other conditions



• Water tablets (diuretics) such as spironolactone, triamterene or amiloride. These may increase the levels of potassium in your blood when taken with Clexane Forte

Your doctor may change one of your medicines or take regular blood tests to check that taking these medicines with Clexane Forte is not causing you any harm.

Operations and anaesthetics

If you are going to have a spinal puncture or an operation where an epidural or spinal anaesthetic is used, tell your doctor that you are using Clexane Forte.

Pregnancy and breast-feeding

Talk to your doctor before you are given this medicine if you are pregnant, might become pregnant or think you may be pregnant.

You should not breast-feed whilst using Clexane Forte. If you are planning to breast-feed, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse.

Ask your doctor, pharmacist or nurse for advice before taking any medicine if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.

How to use Clexane Forte

Having this medicine

• Before you have Clexane Forte your doctor or nurse may carry out a blood test



• While you are in hospital your doctor or nurse will normally give you Clexane Forte. This is because it needs to be given as an injection



• When you go home you may need to continue to use Clexane Forte and give it to yourself (see below instructions on how to do this)



• Clexane Forte is usually given by injection underneath the skin (subcutaneous)

If you are not sure why you are receiving Clexane Forte or have any questions about how much Clexane Forte is being given to you, speak to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse.

How much will be given to you in hospital

• Your doctor will decide how much to give you.
  The amount of Clexane Forte given to you will depend on the reason it is being used


• If you have problems with your kidneys, you may be given a smaller amount of Clexane Forte

Adults including the elderly

• 1) Treating blood clots that are in your blood

• The usual dose is 1.5mg for every kilogram of your weight, each day



• Clexane Forte will usually be given for at least 5 days

• 2) Stopping blood clots forming in your blood in the following situations:
  
  
  • a) Unstable angina and after you have had a heart attack
  
  

• The usual dose is 1mg for every kilogram of your weight, every 12 hours


• Clexane Forte will usually be given for 2 to 8 days. Your doctor will normally ask you to take aspirin as well

• b) After an operation or long periods of bed rest due to illness

The usual dose is 20mg or 40mg each day.

The dose will depend on how likely you are to develop a clot.

• If you have a low to medium risk of getting a clot, you will be given 20mg of Clexane Forte each day for 7 to 10 days. If you are going to have an operation, your first injection will usually be given 2 hours before your operation



• If you have a higher risk of getting a clot, you will be given 40mg each day for 7 to 10 days. If you are going to have an operation, your first injection will usually be given 12 hours before your operation



• If you are bedridden due to illness, you will be normally be given 40mg of Clexane Forte each day for 6 to 14 days

• 3) Stop blood clots forming in the tubes of your dialysis machine

• The usual dose is 1mg for every kilogram of your weight



• Clexane Forte is added to the tube leaving the body (arterial line) at the start of the dialysis session



• This amount is usually enough for a 4 hour session. However, your doctor may give you a further dose of 0.5 to 1mg for every kilogram of your weight if necessary

Children

This medicine should not be given to children.

How to give yourself an injection of Clexane Forte

If you are able to give Clexane Forte to yourself, your doctor or nurse will show you how to do this.

Do not try to inject yourself if you have not been trained how to do so. If you are not sure what to do, talk to your doctor or nurse immediately.

Before injecting yourself with Clexane Forte

• Check the expiry date on the medicine. Do not use if the date has passed



• Check the syringe is not damaged and the medicine in it is a clear solution. If not, use another syringe



• Make sure you know how much you are going to inject



• Check your abdomen to see if the last injection caused any redness, change in skin colour, swelling, oozing or is still painful. If so talk to your doctor or nurse



• Decide where you are going to inject the medicine. Change the place where you inject each time from the right to the left side of your stomach. Clexane Forte should be injected just under the skin on your stomach, but not too near the belly button or any scar tissue (at least 5cm away from these)

Instructions on injecting yourself with Clexane Forte:

• 1) Wash your hands and the area that you will inject with soap and water. Dry them.

• 2) Sit or lie in a comfortable position so you are relaxed. Make sure you can see the place you are going to inject. A lounge chair, recliner, or bed propped up with pillows is ideal.

• 3) Chose an area on the right or left side of your stomach. This should be at least 5 centimetres away from your belly button and out towards your sides.

Remember: Do not inject yourself within 5cm of your belly button or around existing scars or bruises. Change the place where you inject between the left and right sides of your stomach, depending on the area you were last injected.

• 4) Carefully pull off the needle cap from the Clexane Forte syringe. Throw away the cap. The syringe is pre-filled and ready to use.

Do not press on the plunger before injecting yourself to get rid of air bubbles. This can lead to a loss of the medicine. Once you have removed the cap, do not allow the needle to touch anything. This is to make sure the needle stays clean (sterile).

• 5) Hold the syringe in the hand you write with (like a pencil) and with your other hand, gently pinch the cleaned area of your abdomen between your forefinger and thumb to make a fold in the skin.

Make sure you hold the skin fold throughout the injection.

• 6) Hold the syringe so that the needle is pointing downwards (vertically at a 90º angle). Insert the full length of the needle into the skin fold.



• 7) Press down on the plunger with your finger. This will send the medication into the fatty tissue of the stomach. Make sure you hold the skin fold throughout the injection.



• 8) Remove the needle by pulling it straight out. You can now let go of the skin fold.

To avoid bruising, do not rub the injection site after you have injected yourself.

• 9) Drop the used syringe at the needle end first into the sharps bin provided. Close the container lid tightly and place the container out of reach of children.

When the container is full, give it to your doctor or home care nurse for disposal. Do not put it in the household rubbish.

If you have too much or too little Clexane Forte than you should

If you think that you have used too much or too little Clexane Forte, tell your doctor, nurse or pharmacist immediately, even if you have no signs of a problem. If a child accidentally injects or swallows Clexane Forte, take them to a hospital casualty department straight away.

If you forget to use Clexane Forte

If you forget to give yourself a dose, have it as soon as you remember. Do not give yourself a double dose on the same day to make up for a forgotten dose. Keeping a diary will help to make sure you do not miss a dose.

If you stop using Clexane Forte

It is important for you to keep having Clexane Forte injections until your doctor decides to stop them. If you stop, you could get a blood clot which can be very dangerous.

Blood Tests

Using Clexane Forte may affect the results of some blood tests. If you are going to have a blood test, it is important to tell your doctor you are having Clexane Forte.

Possible side effects

Like all medicines, Clexane Forte can cause side-effects, although not everybody gets them.

Tell a nurse or doctor or go to hospital straight away if you notice any of the following side effects:

• If you have an allergic reaction. The signs may include: a rash, swallowing or breathing problems, swelling of your lips, face, throat or tongue



• If you have had a spinal anaesthetic and notice tingling, numbness and muscular weakness, particularly in the lower part of your body. Also if you lose control over your bladder or bowel (so you cannot control when you go to the toilet)



• Sudden severe headache. This could be a sign of bleeding in the brain



• Bleeding a lot from a wound



• A feeling of tenderness and swelling in your stomach. You may have bleeding inside your stomach



• A painful rash of dark red spots under the skin which do not go away when you put pressure on them. You may also notice pink patches on your skin. These are more likely to appear in the area you have been injected with Clexane Forte

Tell a nurse or doctor as soon as possible if you notice any of the following side


effects:

• You bruise more easily than usual. This could be because of a blood problem (thrombocytopenia)



• You have pain, swelling or irritation in the area you have been injected with Clexane Forte. This normally gets better after a few days

Other side effects that you should discuss with your nurse or doctor if you are concerned about them:

• If Clexane Forte is used for a long period of time, it may increase the risk of you getting a condition called ‘osteoporosis’. This is when your bones are more likely to break



• Changes in the results of blood tests done to check how your liver is working. These usually go back to normal after you stop having Clexane Forte



• Changes in the potassium levels in your blood. This is more likely to happen in people with kidney problems or diabetes. Your doctor will be able to check this by carrying out a blood test

How to store and dispose of Clexane Forte

Keep this medicine in a safe place where children cannot see or reach it.

Do not use Clexane Forte after the expiry date which is stated on the blister packaging and on the box. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.

Store below 25°C. Do not store in a refrigerator or freezer. Store in the original container.

Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. If you are using this medicine at home you will be given a container (a sharps bin) to use for disposal. Return the sharps bin or any used or unused syringes to your doctor or nurse or pharmacist for disposal. These measures will help to protect the environment.

Further information

What Clexane Forte contains

• Each 120mg pre-filled syringe contains 120mg (12,000 IU anti-Xa activity) of the active substance, enoxaparin sodium in 0.8ml



• Each 150mg pre-filled syringe contains 150mg (15,000 IU anti-Xa activity) of the active substance, enoxaparin sodium in 1.0ml



• The other ingredient is water for injections

What Clexane Forte looks like and contents of the pack

Clexane Forte is a clear solution in a Type I glass pre-filled syringe fitted with an injection needle and needle cap. It is supplied in packs of 2, 10 and 20 syringes.

Not all pack sizes may be marketed.

Marketing Authorisation Holder and Manufacturer

Marketing Authorisation Holder

Sanofi-aventis

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Tel:01483 505515

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email:uk-medicalinformation@sanofi-aventis.com

Manufacturer

Sanofi Winthrop Industrie

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This leaflet does not contain all the information about your medicine. If you have any questions or are not sure about anything, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

This leaflet was last revised in 08/2008.

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Kasof

Generic Name: docusate (DOK ue sate)

Brand Names: Calcium Stool Softener, Colace, Correctol Softgel Extra Gentle, D-S Caps, Diocto, Doc-Q-Lace, Docu, Docu Soft, Doculase, Docusoft S, DocuSol, DOK, DOS, DSS, Dulcolax Stool Softener, Enemeez Mini, Fleet Sof-Lax, Kao-Tin, Kaopectate Stool Softener, Kasof, Phillips Stool Softener, Silace, Sur-Q-Lax

What is Kasof (docusate)?

Docusate is a stool softener. It makes bowel movements softer and easier to pass.

Docusate is used to treat or prevent constipation, and to reduce pain or rectal damage caused by hard stools or by straining during bowel movements.

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

What is the most important information I should know about Kasof (docusate)?

You should not use docusate if you are allergic to it, or if you have a blockage in your intestines. Do not use docusate while you are sick with nausea, vomiting, or stomach pain. Do not take mineral oil while using docusate, unless your doctor tells you to.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using docusate if you are on a low-salt diet, if you are pregnant or breast-feeding, or if you have recently had a sudden change in your bowel habits lasting for longer than 2 weeks.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before using Kasof (docusate)?

You should not use docusate if you are allergic to it, or if you have a blockage in your intestines. Do not use docusate while you are sick with nausea, vomiting, or stomach pain. Do not take mineral oil while using docusate, unless your doctor tells you to.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist if it is safe for you to take docusate:

• 
  

  if you are on a low-salt diet; or

  
  


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  if you have recently had a sudden change in your bowel habits lasting for longer than 2 weeks.

  
  

It is not known whether docusate will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medication. It is not known whether docusate passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. Do not give this medication to a child younger than 2 years old without the advice of a doctor.

How should I use Kasof (docusate)?

Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.

Take docusate tablets or capsules with a full glass of water. Drink plenty of liquids while you are taking docusate. Do not crush, chew, or break a docusate capsule. Swallow it whole.

Measure liquid medicine with a special dose-measuring spoon or medicine cup, not with a regular table spoon. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist for one. Mix the liquid with 6 to 8 ounces of milk, fruit juice, or infant formula and drink the mixture right away.

Do not take docusate rectal enema by mouth. It is for use only in your rectum. Wash your hands before and after using docusate rectal enema.

Try to empty your bowel and bladder just before using the enema.

Twist off the applicator tip. Lie down on your left side with your knees bent, and gently insert the tip of the enema applicator into the rectum. Squeeze the tube to empty the entire contents into the rectum. Throw away the tube, even if there is still some medicine left in it.

After using docusate, you should have a bowel movement within 12 to 72 hours. Call your doctor if you have not had a bowel movement within 1 to 3 days.

Do not use docusate for longer than 7 days unless your doctor has told you to. Overuse of a stool softener can lead to serious medical problems. Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

What happens if I miss a dose?

Since docusate is used as needed, you may not be on a dosing schedule. If you are using the medication regularly, use the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not use extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

What happens if I overdose?

Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.

Overdose symptoms may include nausea, vomiting or stomach pain.

What should I avoid while using Kasof (docusate)?

Avoid using laxatives or other stool softeners unless your doctor has told you to.

Avoid using the bathroom just after using docusate enema.

Kasof (docusate) 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. Stop using docusate and call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:

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  rectal bleeding or irritation;

  
  


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  numbness or a rash around your rectum;

  
  


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  severe diarrhea or stomach cramps; or

  
  


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  continued constipation.

  
  

Less serious side effects may include:

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  mild diarrhea; or

  
  


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  mild nausea.

  
  

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 Kasof (docusate)?

There may be other drugs that can interact with docusate. Tell your doctor about all medications you use. This includes prescription, over-the-counter, vitamin, and herbal products. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor.

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• Constipation

Where can I get more information?

• Your pharmacist can provide more information about docusate.

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lidocaine and tetracaine Topical application

LYE-doe-kane, TE-tra-kane

Commonly used brand name(s)

In the U.S.

• Synera

Available Dosage Forms:

• Patch, Extended Release

Therapeutic Class: Anesthetic Combination

Chemical Class: Amino Amide

Uses For lidocaine and tetracaine

Lidocaine and tetracaine combination is used on the skin to cause numbness or loss of feeling for patients having certain medical or skin procedures.

Lidocaine and tetracaine combination belongs to a group of medicines known as topical local anesthetics. It deadens the nerve endings in the skin. lidocaine and tetracaine does not cause unconsciousness as general anesthetics do when used for surgery.

lidocaine and tetracaine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

Before Using lidocaine and tetracaine

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 lidocaine and tetracaine, the following should be considered:

Allergies

Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to lidocaine and tetracaine 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 lidocaine and tetracaine combination in children. However, safety and efficacy have not been established in children below 3 years of age.

Geriatric

Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated geriatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of lidocaine and tetracaine combination in the elderly.

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 lidocaine and tetracaine. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:

• Infection at or near the place of application or


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

• Liver disease, severe or


• Pseudocholinesterase deficiency (enzyme problem)—Use with caution. The effects may be increased because of slower removal of the medicine from the body.

Proper Use of lidocaine and tetracaine

A nurse or other trained health care professional will apply lidocaine and tetracaine before your medical procedure.

The patch is applied to your skin about 20 to 30 minutes before your procedure. Tell your doctor if you still have feeling in the skin after 30 minutes have passed.

Be careful not to get any of lidocaine and tetracaine in your eyes, because it can cause severe eye irritation. If any of the medicine does get in your eyes, wash the eyes with water and check with your doctor right away.

Precautions While Using lidocaine and tetracaine

It is very important that your doctor check you closely for any problems or unwanted effects that may be caused by lidocaine and tetracaine.

lidocaine and tetracaine may cause a serious type of allergic reaction called anaphylaxis. Anaphylaxis can be life-threatening and requires immediate medical attention. Call your doctor right away if you have itching; hives; hoarseness; trouble with breathing; trouble with swallowing; or any swelling of your hands, face, or mouth while you are using lidocaine and tetracaine.

Check with your doctor right away if you have a skin rash, burning, stinging, swelling, or irritation of your skin.

Lidocaine and tetracaine combination cause numbness or loss of feeling in the skin. Be careful not to injure the treated skin by rubbing, scratching, or exposing the skin to extreme cold or heat.

lidocaine and tetracaine 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 or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

More common

• Flushing or redness of the skin


• swelling


• unusually warm skin

Less common

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


• change in the color of treated skin


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


• rash

Rare

• Burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings


• cough or hoarseness


• fainting or loss of consciousness


• fast or irregular breathing


• fever or chills


• hives or welts


• lower back or side pain


• painful or difficult urination


• swelling of the eyes or eyelids


• tightness in the chest or wheezing


• trouble with breathing

Incidence not known

• Blurred vision


• chest pain or discomfort


• cold, clammy, or pale skin


• confusion


• difficulty with breathing


• difficulty with swallowing


• dizziness


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


• fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat


• feelings of coldness, heat, or numbness


• irregular, fast or slow, or shallow breathing


• large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs


• no breathing


• noisy breathing


• pale or blue lips, fingernails, or skin


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


• seizures


• shakiness in the legs, arms, hands, or feet


• shortness of breath


• slow heart rate


• sweating


• trembling or shaking of the hands or feet


• twitching


• unconsciousness


• unusual tiredness or weakness

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

Symptoms of overdose

• Change in consciousness


• fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse


• no blood pressure or pulse


• stopping of heart

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:

Rare

• Headache


• nausea


• sleepiness or unusual drowsiness


• vomiting

Incidence not known

• Continuing ringing or buzzing or other unexplained noise in the ears


• depression


• double vision


• drowsiness


• false or unusual sense of well-being


• fear


• hearing loss


• nervousness

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: lidocaine and tetracaine Topical application side effects (in more detail)

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• Lidocaine and tetracaine Topical application Side Effects (in more detail)
• Lidocaine and tetracaine Topical application Use in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
• Lidocaine and tetracaine Topical application Support Group
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• Local Anesthesia

Natachew

Generic Name: prenatal multivitamins (PRE nay tal VYE ta mins)

Brand Names: Advance Care Plus, Bright Beginnings, Cavan Folate, Cavan One, Cavan-Heme OB, Cenogen Ultra, CitraNatal Rx, Co Natal FA, Complete Natal DHA, Complete-RF, CompleteNate, Concept OB, Docosavit, Dualvit OB, Duet, Edge OB, Elite OB 400, Femecal OB, Folbecal, Folcaps Care One, Folivan-OB, Foltabs, Gesticare, Icar Prenatal, Icare Prenatal Rx, Inatal Advance, Infanate DHA, Kolnatal DHA, Lactocal-F, Marnatal-F, Maternity, Maxinate, Mission Prenatal, Multi-Nate 30, Multinatal Plus, Nata 29 Prenatal, Natachew, Natafort, Natelle, Neevo, Nestabs, Nexa Select with DHA, Novanatal, NovaStart, O-Cal Prenatal, OB Complete, OB Natal One, Ob-20, Obtrex DHA, OptiNate, Paire OB Plus DHA, PNV Select, PNV-Total, PR Natal 400, Pre-H-Cal, Precare, PreferaOB, Premesis Rx, PrenaCare, PrenaFirst, PrenaPlus, Prenatabs OBN, Prenatabs Rx, Prenatal 1 Plus 1, Prenatal Elite, Prenatal Multivitamins, Prenatal Plus, Prenatal S, Prenatal-U, Prenate Advanced Formula, Prenate DHA, Prenate Elite, Prenavite FC, PreNexa, PreQue 10, Previte Rx, PrimaCare, Pruet DHA, RE OB Plus DHA, Renate, RightStep, Rovin-NV, Se-Care, Se-Natal One, Se-Plete DHA, Se-Tan DHA, Select-OB, Seton ET, Strongstart, Stuart Prenatal with Beta Carotene, Tandem OB, Taron-BC, Tri Rx, TriAdvance, TriCare, Trimesis Rx, Trinate, Triveen-PRx RNF, UltimateCare Advance, Ultra-Natal, Vemavite PRX 2, VeNatal FA, Verotin-BY, Verotin-GR, Vinacal OR, Vinatal Forte, Vinate Advanced (New Formula), Vinate AZ, Vinate Care, Vinate Good Start, Vinate II (New Formula), Vinate III, Vinate One, Vitafol-OB, VitaNatal OB plus DHA, Vitaphil, Vitaphil Aide, Vitaphil Plus DHA, Vitaspire, Viva DHA, Vol-Nate, Vol-Plus, Vol-Tab Rx, Vynatal F.A., Zatean-CH, Zatean-PN

What are Natachew (prenatal multivitamins)?

There are many brands and forms of prenatal vitamin available and not all brands are listed on this leaflet.

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

Prenatal vitamins are used to provide the additional vitamins needed during pregnancy. Minerals may also be contained in prenatal multivitamins.

Prenatal vitamins may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

What is the most important information I should know about prenatal vitamins?

There are many brands and forms of prenatal vitamin available and not all brands are listed on this leaflet.

Never take more than the recommended dose of a multivitamin. Avoid taking any other multivitamin product within 2 hours before or after you take your prenatal vitamins. 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, iron, 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.

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 and can also harm your unborn baby. Certain minerals contained in a prenatal multivitamin may also cause serious overdose symptoms or harm to the baby if you take too much.

Overdose symptoms may include stomach pain, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, loss of appetite, hair loss, peeling skin, tingly feeling in or around your mouth, changes in menstrual periods, weight loss, severe headache, muscle or joint pain, severe back pain, blood in your urine, pale skin, and easy bruising or bleeding.

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.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking prenatal vitamins?

Many 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.

Before taking prenatal vitamins, tell your doctor about all of your medical conditions.

You may need to continue taking prenatal vitamins if you breast-feed your baby. Ask your doctor about taking this medication while breast-feeding.

How should I take prenatal vitamins?

Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.

Never take more than the recommended dose of prenatal vitamins.

Many multivitamin products also contain minerals such as calcium, iron, 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 prenatal vitamin with a full glass of water.

Swallow the regular tablet or capsule whole. Do not break, chew, crush, or open it.

The chewable tablet must be chewed or allowed to dissolve in your mouth before swallowing. You may also allow the chewable tablet to dissolve in drinking water, fruit juice, or infant formula (but not milk or other dairy products). Drink this mixture right away.

Use prenatal vitamins regularly to get the most benefit. Get your prescription refilled before you run out of medicine completely.

Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Keep prenatal vitamins in their original container. Storing vitamins in a glass container can ruin the medication.

What happens if I miss a dose?

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. 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 and can also harm your unborn baby. Certain minerals contained in a prenatal multivitamin may also cause serious overdose symptoms or harm to the baby if you take too much.

Overdose symptoms may include stomach pain, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, loss of appetite, hair loss, peeling skin, tingly feeling in or around your mouth, changes in menstrual periods, weight loss, severe headache, muscle or joint pain, severe back pain, blood in your urine, pale skin, and easy bruising or bleeding.

What should I avoid while taking prenatal vitamins?

Avoid taking any other multivitamin product within 2 hours before or after you take your prenatal vitamins. 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.

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 prenatal vitamin.

Prenatal vitamins 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.

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

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  headache; or

  
  


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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 prenatal vitamins?

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

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

  
  


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  an NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug) such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn, Naprelan, Treximet), celecoxib (Celebrex), diclofenac (Cataflam, Voltaren), indomethacin (Indocin), meloxicam (Mobic), and others.

  
  

This list is not complete and other drugs may interact with prenatal vitamins. Tell your doctor about all medications you use. This includes prescription, over-the-counter, vitamin, and herbal products. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor.

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• Prenate Elite MedFacts Consumer Leaflet (Wolters Kluwer)


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• Prenate Essential Prescribing Information (FDA)


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• Renate DHA Prescribing Information (FDA)


• Se-Natal 19 Chewable Tablets MedFacts Consumer Leaflet (Wolters Kluwer)


• Se-Natal 19 Prescribing Information (FDA)


• Tandem DHA Prescribing Information (FDA)


• Tandem OB Prescribing Information (FDA)


• TriAdvance Prescribing Information (FDA)


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Where can I get more information?

• Your pharmacist can provide more information about prenatal vitamins.

Chlophed Liquid

Pronunciation: KLOE-fe-DYE-a-nol/gwye-FEN-e-sin/FEN-il-EF-rin
Generic Name: Chlophedianol/Guaifenesin/Phenylephrine
Brand Name: Examples include Chlophed and Donatussin

Chlophed Liquid is used for:

Relieving congestion, cough, and throat and airway irritation caused by colds, hay fever, or other allergies. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Chlophed Liquid is a decongestant, cough suppressant, and expectorant combination. The decongestant works by constricting blood vessels and reducing swelling in the nasal passages. The expectorant works by loosening mucus and lung secretions in the chest, making coughs more productive. The cough suppressant works in the brain to help decrease the cough reflex.

Do NOT use Chlophed Liquid if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Chlophed Liquid


• you have severe or uncontrolled high blood pressure, rapid heartbeat, or other severe heart problems (eg, heart blood vessel disease)


• you take droxidopa or have taken furazolidone or a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (eg, phenelzine) within the last 14 days

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

Before using Chlophed Liquid:

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

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


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


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


• if you have a history of glaucoma or increased pressure in the eye, an enlarged prostate gland or other prostate problems, heart problems (eg, fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat; heart disease), diabetes, high blood pressure, blood vessel problems, adrenal gland problems (eg, pheochromocytoma), mental or mood problems (eg, depression), an overactive thyroid, seizures, stroke, or trouble sleeping


• if you have a history of asthma or other breathing problems, chronic cough, lung problems (eg, chronic bronchitis, emphysema), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), sleep apnea, or if your cough occurs with large amounts of mucus


• if you are in poor health or are very overweight


• if you take medicines for high blood pressure or depression

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

• Digoxin or droxidopa because the risk of irregular heartbeat or heart attack may be increased


• Beta-blockers (eg, propranolol), catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT) inhibitors (eg, tolcapone), furazolidone, indomethacin, linezolid, MAOIs (eg, phenelzine), or tricyclic antidepressants (eg, amitriptyline) because they may increase the risk of Chlophed Liquid's side effects


• Bromocriptine because the risk of its side effects may be increased by Chlophed Liquid


• Guanadrel, guanethidine, mecamylamine, medicines for high blood pressure, methyldopa, or reserpine because their effectiveness may be decreased by Chlophed Liquid

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

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

• Take Chlophed Liquid by mouth with or without food. If stomach upset occurs, take with food to reduce stomach irritation.


• Use a measuring device marked for medicine dosing. Ask your pharmacist for help if you are unsure of how to measure your dose.


• Take Chlophed Liquid with a full glass of water (8 oz/240 mL).


• Drink plenty of water while taking Chlophed Liquid.


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

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

Important safety information:

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


• Check with your doctor before you use medicines that may cause drowsiness (eg, sleep aids, muscle relaxers) while you are taking Chlophed Liquid; it may add to their effects. Ask your pharmacist if you have questions about which medicines may cause drowsiness.


• Do not take appetite suppressants while you are taking Chlophed Liquid without checking with your doctor.


• Before you start any new medicine, check the label to see if it has a decongestant, cough suppressant, or an expectorant in it. If it does or if you are not sure, check with your doctor or pharmacist.


• Do NOT take more than the recommended dose or use for longer than prescribed without checking with your doctor.


• If new symptoms occur, or if cough or nasal congestion persists for more than 1 week, goes away and comes back, or is accompanied by a fever, rash, or persistent headache, contact your health care provider. These could be signs of a serious condition.


• Do not use Chlophed Liquid for a cough with a lot of mucus. Do not use it for a long-term cough (eg, caused by asthma, emphysema, smoking). However, you may use it for these conditions if your doctor tells you to.


• Chlophed Liquid may interfere with certain lab tests. Be sure that your doctor and lab personnel know you are taking Chlophed Liquid.


• Tell your doctor or dentist that you take Chlophed Liquid before you receive any medical or dental care, emergency care, or surgery.


• Use Chlophed Liquid with caution in the ELDERLY; they may be more sensitive to its effects, especially confusion, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth, excitability, low blood pressure, and trouble urinating.


• Caution is advised when using Chlophed Liquid in CHILDREN; they may be more sensitive to its effects.


• Different brands of Chlophed Liquid may have different dosing instructions for CHILDREN. Follow the dosing instructions on the package labeling. If your doctor has given you instructions, follow those. If you are unsure of the dose to give a child, check with your doctor or pharmacist.


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

Possible side effects of Chlophed Liquid:

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:

Diarrhea; dizziness; drowsiness; excitability; headache; irritability; nausea; stomach upset; trouble sleeping.

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 or inability to urinate; fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat; fever, chills, or persistent sore throat; hallucinations; mental or mood changes (eg, anxiety, nervousness); paleness; persistent trouble sleeping; restlessness; seizures; severe or persistent dizziness, drowsiness, light-headedness, or headache; tremor.

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.

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 blurred vision; confusion; difficulty urinating; fast or shallow breathing; hallucinations; paleness; restlessness; seizures; severe dizziness, light-headedness, or headache; severe drowsiness; tremor; unusually fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat; vomiting.

Proper storage of Chlophed Liquid:

Store Chlophed Liquid at room temperature, between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Chlophed Liquid out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

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


• Chlophed Liquid is 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 Chlophed Liquid. 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.