What is Betamethasone for:
It is a potent glucocorticoid. It is used to ease allergy signs. It is used to treat Addisons disease. It is used to treat arthritis. It is used to treat asthma. It is used to treat brain swelling. It is used to treat COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). It is used to treat swelling in parts of the body. It is used to treat leukemia. It is used to treat lymphoma. It is used to treat organ transplant. It is used to treat sarcoidosis. It is used to treat skin rashes. It is used to treat spinal cord injuries. It is used to treat ulcerative colitis. It is used to help mature the babys lungs. It is given to pregnant women who may deliver early.
How does Betamethasone work:
Betamethasone replaces a chemical made in the body. It lowers or stops the bodys reaction to the allergen. It stops or lowers irritation and swelling. It lowers the bodys harmful response to diseases of the immune system. In pregnant women, it helps make the babys lungs stronger.
How should Betamethasone be used:
Take Betamethasone exactly as directed by your doctor. Do not take more or less than instructed by your doctor. - If you are taking Betamethasone for a prolonged period of time, it is important that you do not stop it suddenly. - Your doctor will advise you about reducing the dosing gradually. - Take Betamethasone with food or after a meal. Try to take it at the same time each day.
Common side effects of Betamethasone :
Oral: High blood sugar. This most often goes back to normal when drug is stopped. Chance of getting an infection. Wash hands often. Stay away from people with infections, colds, or flu. Belly pain. Upset stomach or throwing up. Many small meals, good mouth care, sucking hard, sugar-free candy, or chewing sugar-free gum may help. Weight gain. Change in body fat. Weak bones with long-term use. Muscle weakness. Mood changes. Skin changes (pimples, stretch marks, slow healing, hair growth). Cataracts or glaucoma with long-term use. For women, vaginal yeast infection. Report itching or discharge. - Skin: - Skin irritation.
What do I do if I miss a dose
Take a missed dose as soon as you think about it. - If it is close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your normal time. - Do not take 2 doses at the same time or extra doses.
What precautions should I take when taking Betamethasone :
Alert your doctor if you have any of these conditions: - heart, liver, kidney or thyroid disease. - diabetes. - gastric problems, especially ulcers or blockages. - myasthenia gravis. - epilepsy (seizures or fits). - fungal infection, chicken pox or herpes infection. - depression or other mood. -disorders. - recent heart attack. Alert your doctor if you are pregnant or if you become pregnant while being treated with Betamethasone. Alert your doctor if you are breastfeeding. Do not breastfeed while being treated with Betamethasone.
When do I need to seek medical help
If you think there was an overdose, call your local poison control center or ER right away. Signs of a very bad reaction to the drug. These include wheezing; chest tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue or gray skin color; seizures; or swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Signs of infection. These include a fever of 100.5°F (38°C) or higher, chills, very bad sore throat, ear or sinus pain, cough, more sputum or change in color of sputum, pain with passing urine, mouth sores, wound that will not heal, or anal itching or pain. Feeling very tired, weak, or touchy; trembling; having a fast heartbeat, confusion, sweating, or dizziness if you missed a dose or recently stopped this drug. Trouble breathing. Very upset stomach or throwing up. A big weight gain. Very bad skin irritation. Sudden change in eyesight. If you have been exposed to chickenpox and have not had chickenpox or had a chickenpox vaccine. Any rash. Side effect or health problem is not better or you are feeling worse.
Can I take Betamethasone with other medicines:
Alert your doctor if you are taking any other medicines, especially those listed here: - antifungals such as itraconazole, ketoconazole, amphotericin B. - antibiotics. - diabetes medicines. - heart or blood pressure pills such as digoxin, verapamil, diltiazem. - ciclosporin.
- birth control pills or hormone replacement therapy containing oestrogen. - TB medicine such as rifampicin. - phenytoin (epilepsy medicine)
- painkillers such as naproxen, mefenamic acid, aspirin. - blood-thinning medicines such as warfarin. Always inform your doctor and pharmacist if you are taking any other medicines, including herbal tonics, supplements and medicines that you buy without a prescription.
Are there any food restrictions
Avoid Alcohol
How do I store Betamethasone :
Store in a cool, dry place away from the reach of children. - Medicines must not be used past the expiry date.
Pregnancy Category
Category C : Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks.
Therapeutic Classification
Antiasthmatic & COPD Preparations, Corticosteroid Hormones
What is Clotrimazole for:
This medication is an antifungal, prescribed for local fungal infections. This medication prevents fungal growth on the skin.
How does Clotrimazole work:
Clotrimazole works to harm the yeast and fight the infection.
How should Clotrimazole be used:
Tab- Adult: PO- The recommended dose is 10 mgday for 7 days.
Suppository- 100 mgday for 6 days.
Solution- Instill 1% solution as directed by your physician.
Lotioncreamsolution- Apply 2-3 timesday for 2-4 weeks.
It comes as a tablet to take by mouth. It also comes as a cream, lotion, powder and solution to apply over the skin.
Common side effects of Clotrimazole :
Belly pain. - Upset stomach or throwing up. Many small meals, good mouth care, sucking hard, sugar-free candy, or chewing sugar-free gum may help.
What do I do if I miss a dose
Take a missed dose as soon as you think about it. If it is close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your normal time. Do not take 2 doses at the same time or extra doses.
What precautions should I take when taking Clotrimazole :
If you have an allergy to clotrimazole or any other part of this drug. Tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs. Make sure to tell about the allergy and what signs you had. This includes telling about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs.
When do I need to seek medical help
If you think there was an overdose, call your local poison control center or ER right away. Signs of a very bad reaction to the drug. These include wheezing; chest tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue or gray skin color; seizures; or swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat. If the yeast infection keeps coming back. Very bad belly pain. Very upset stomach or throwing up. Not able to eat. Dark urine or yellow skin or eyes.
Feeling very tired or weak. Any rash. Side effect or health problem is not better or you are feeling worse.
Can I take Clotrimazole with other medicines:
Sometimes drugs are not safe when you take them with certain other drugs and food. - Taking them together can cause bad side effects. - Be sure to talk to your doctor about all the drugs you take.
Are there any food restrictions
Avoid Alcohol
How do I store Clotrimazole :
Store it at room temperature and keep away from children.
Pregnancy Category
Category B : Animal reproduction studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women OR Animal studies have shown an adverse effect, but adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus in any trimester.
Therapeutic Classification
Antifungals, Preparations for Vaginal Conditions, Topical Antifungals & Antiparasites
What is Ofloxacin for:
This medication is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic, prescribed for certain types of bacterial infections such as chronic bronchitis, pneumonia, skin and skin structure infections, and others. It fights bacteria in the body.
How does Ofloxacin work:
Ofloxacin works to harm the bacteria and fight the infection.
How should Ofloxacin be used:
It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, with or without food. It also comes as eye drops to instill into the affected eyes as directed by your physician. Adult- PO- The recommended dose range is 200 to 800 mg per day in divided doses. Eye drops- Instill 1-2 drops into affected eye(s) every 4 hours.
Common side effects of Ofloxacin :
Headache. Belly pain. Upset stomach or throwing up. Many small meals, good mouth care, sucking hard, sugar-free candy, or chewing sugar-free gum may help. Loose stools (diarrhea). Yogurt or probiotics may help. You may get these products at health food stores or in some pharmacies. Tendons may rarely get irritated and tear. Unsafe allergic effects may rarely happen.
What do I do if I miss a dose
Take a missed dose as soon as you think about it. If it is close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your normal time. Do not take 2 doses at the same time or extra doses. Do not change the dose or stop this drug. Talk with the doctor.
What precautions should I take when taking Ofloxacin :
Do not give oral product to a child younger than 18 years of age. If you have an allergy to ofloxacin or any other part of this drug. If you have had tendons get irritated or torn when taking this drug or an alike drug in the past. Tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs. Make sure to tell about the allergy and what signs you had. This includes telling about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs. If you have myasthenia gravis. If you are breast-feeding.
When do I need to seek medical help
If you think there was an overdose, call your local poison control center or ER right away. Signs of a very bad reaction to the drug. These include wheezing; chest tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue or gray skin color; seizures; or swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat. A fast heartbeat. Very bad dizziness. Very upset stomach or throwing up. Very loose stools (diarrhea), even after drug is stopped. Pain in back of the ankle. Joint pain or swelling. Very bad muscle pain or weakness. Numbness or tingling in your hands or feet. Any rash. Side effect or health problem is not better or you are feeling worse.
Can I take Ofloxacin with other medicines:
Sometimes drugs are not safe when you take them with certain other drugs and food. - Taking them together can cause bad side effects. - Be sure to talk to your doctor about all the drugs you take.
Are there any food restrictions
Avoid Alcohol
How do I store Ofloxacin :
Store in a cool, dry place away from the reach of children. - Medicines must not be used past the expiry date.
Pregnancy Category
Category C : Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks.
Therapeutic Classification
Quinolones, Eye Anti-Infectives & Antiseptics, Ear Anti-Infectives & Antiseptics
What is Ornidazole for:
This medication is an antiamoebic agent, prescribed for amoebic dysentery.
How does Ornidazole work:
It is converted to reduction products that interact with DNA to cause destruction of helical DNA structure and strand leading to a protein synthesis inhibition and cell death in susceptible organisms.
How should Ornidazole be used:
It comes as a tablet to take by mouth as directed by your physician. PO: Adult- The recommended dose range is 0.5gm to 1.5gm daily for 1 to 7 days.
Common side effects of Ornidazole :
Nausea, pain the abdomen, vertigo, headache, skin rash are generally reported. Somnolence, headache, vomiting, dizziness, tremor, rigidity, poor coordination, tiredness, vertigo, mixed peripheral neuropathy, taste disturbances, abnormal LFTs, skin reactions.
What do I do if I miss a dose
Take a missed dose as soon as you think about it. If it is close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your normal time. Do not take 2 doses at the same time or extra doses.
What precautions should I take when taking Ornidazole :
Tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs. Make sure to tell about the allergy and what signs you had. This includes telling about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs.
When do I need to seek medical help
If you think there was an overdose, call your local poison control center or ER right away. Signs of a very bad reaction to the drug. These include wheezing; chest tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue or gray skin color; seizures; or swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat. Very upset stomach or throwing up.
Can I take Ornidazole with other medicines:
Sometimes drugs are not safe when you take them with certain other drugs and food. - Taking them together can cause bad side effects. - Be sure to talk to your doctor about all the drugs you take.
Are there any food restrictions
Avoid Alcohol
How do I store Ornidazole :
Store in a cool, dry place away from the reach of children. - Medicines must not be used past the expiry date.
Pregnancy Category
Category C : Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks.
Therapeutic Classification
Antiamoebics
