Author: Alex Thompson

The kidneys of older adults may not work as well as they used to. As a result, more of a drug stays in your body for a longer time. Marked mydriasis, rather than miosis, may be seen with hypoxia in overdose situations [see CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY]. Hydromorphone belongs to a class of drugs known as opioid […]

You may report side effects to FDA at FDA-1088 or at /medwatch. If you are using the liquid form of this medication, measure the dose carefully using a special measuring device/spoon. Do not use a household spoon because you may not get the correct dose. If you are using the drops, measure the medication with […]

This list may not describe all possible side effects. If you are taking another medication that also causes drowsiness, you may have more side effects. Give your care team a list of all medications you use. Your care team will tell you how much medication to take. This information is not a substitute for medical […]

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. Grapefruit juice decreases the effects of your medicine, so that it may not work as well to prevent clots. Indigestion remedies called proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), such as omeprazole and esomeprazole, may reduce […]

Doctors should monitor any increase in adverse effects. Certain drugs can affect the functioning of CYP3A4. When a person is taking CYP3A4 stimulants along with clindamycin, doctors must follow up and make sure that the antibiotic is working. To view a report comparing 3 (or more) medications, please sign in or create an account. Clindamycin […]

Some medicines can make Cipro much less effective when taken at the same time. If you take any of the following medicines, take your dose 2 hours before or 6 hours after you take the other medicine. Shake the Cipro oral suspension (liquid) for 15 seconds before you measure a dose. Do not give Cipro […]

This drug passes into breast milk and could have undesirable effects on a nursing infant. Breastfeeding is not recommended while using this drug. The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to therapy. Take this medication by mouth as directed by your doctor, usually every 4 hours as needed. To help prevent withdrawal, […]

Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how this medication affects you. Do not stand or sit up quickly, especially if you are an older patient. Talk to your care team about the use of this medication in children. Buspirone tablets should be stored at a room […]

Too much of this medicine can increase your risk of a seizure. This medicine may cause seizures, especially in people with certain medical conditions or when using certain drugs. Tell your doctor about all of your medical conditions and the drugs you use. This date is typically 1 year from the date they dispensed the […]

Sometimes after starting treatment with antibiotics, patients can develop watery and bloody stools (with or without stomach cramps and fever) even as late as two or more months after having taken the last dose of the antibiotic. If this occurs, patients should contact their physician as soon as possible. Levels of sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim in […]