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Auxiliary label
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Meds decrease the effectiveness of birth control? | - Barbiturates - rifampin - Carbamazepine |
| doxorubicin infusion - label on the bag | - Chemotherapy - Dispose of Properly - Alternatively "Cytotoxic - Dispose of Properly" |
| The auxiliary label "May Cause Blurred Vision" applied to | - Scopolamine patches - PDE-5 inhibitors - Voriconazole Fluconazole: does not affect vision. |
| Levofloxacin (Levaquin) auxiliary label | Separate from dairy products, calcium, magnesium or iron tablets and antacids |
| Pramipexole (Mirapex) auxiliary label: | "May cause drowsiness. Use care when operating a car or dangerous machinery. |
| Prometrium (Progesterone) - auxiliary label | Check for Peanut or Soy Allergy (Capsules contain peanut oil) |
| Boniva | Ibandronate Sodium |
| Meds with auxiliary label "Take with Food" | - Levothyroxine - Boniva - Voriconazole |
| Buspirone auxiliary label | "Do not eat grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice at any time while using this medicine" |
| Meds w auxiliary label "should not be taken with grapefruit or grapefruit juice" | • Statins: Simvastatin, Atorvastatin, Lovastatin • Amiodarone • Carbamazepine • Tacrolimus • Buspirone • CCBs: Amlodipine, Nifedipine, Verapamil |
| Dexilant | Dexlansoprazole |
| Concerta auxiliary label | Concerta (methylphenidate) is an extended-release tablet, "Swallow whole. Do not chew or crush." |
| what Abx has auxiliary label "Warning: If your stool becomes soft and watery after using this antibiotic, contact your doctor immediately" | Broad-spectrum antibiotics (e.g., quinolones, clindamycin, Augmentin) can cause C. difficile and colitis. BUT NOT flagyl |
| Levaquin | levoflaxacin |
| Cleocin | clindamycin |
| Meds w auxiliary label, "May cause discoloration of the urine, skin and sweat" | - Phenazopyridine (red-orange or brown) - Nitrofurantoin (dark yellow or a brownish) - Rifampin (orange) |
| Heparin auxiliary label | should have a "High Alert" (An error in the administration can cause significant patient harm) |
| Precedex | Dexmedetomidine |
| Phenazopyridine brand name | Pyridium, AZO, Uristat, Uricalm (Urinary Pain Relief) |
| ProAir HFA auxiliary label | "Shake Well Before Using" |
| Vivotif auxiliary label | Refrigerate (The capsules are stored in the refrigerator both at the pharmacy and by the patient at home. Instruct the patient NOT to drink alcoholic beverages concurrently; alcohol can disrupt the enteric coating on the capsules.) |
| Meds w auxiliary label "AVOID prolonged exposure to SUNLIGHT when using this medicine" | - Bactrim - Isotretinoin - Furosemide |
| Nucynta ER auxiliary label | "CAUTION: Do not take alcohol when using this medicine" (Tapentadol - schedule Il opioid analgesics, which has a boxed warning to not use with alcohol because concomitant use can increase plasma levels and cause an overdose.) |
| Roxicodone auxiliary labels | Oxycodone (Roxicodone) is an immediate-release schedule Il opioid medication (tablet) 1. Caution: Federal law prohibits the transfer of this drug to any person other than the patient for whom it was prescribed. 2. Do not drink alcoholic beverages. |
| Oxycodone brand name and formulation | - Roxicodone: IR - OxyContin: ER |
| Oral Abx liquid not requires refrigeration | • Azithromycin • Bactrim • Clarithromycin • Cefdinir • Clindamycin A-B-C |
| Meds w auxiliary labels "Finish all this Medication Unless Otherwise Directed by Prescriber" | Antibiotics, antivirals and antifungals |
| Valcyte | Valganciclovir |
| Boniva | Ibandronate |
| Meds w auxiliary label "Medication Should Be Taken With Plenty of Water" | - Bactrim - crystalluria - Nitrofurantoin - Tetracyclines: Doxycycline, Tetracycline - esophagitis - Boniva - Ibandronate - Fosamax - Alendronate - Bulk-forming laxatives: Psyllium, Methylcellulose - Mesalamine - Potassium chloride |
| What schedule has auxiliary label "Caution: federal law prohibits the transfer of this drug to any person other than the patient for whom it was prescribed" | - II to IV - NOT requires for V |