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Chapter 8
TABLE 8.4 – Commonly Used Auxiliary Labels for Side Effects
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Contraceptives | Take as directed |
| NSAIDs (Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs) | May cause dizziness/drowsiness Take with food |
| Narcotics | Do not drink alcohol Drinking alcohol may increase the effects of the drug |
| Macrolide Antibiotics | Take on an empty stomach Take with plenty of water |
| All Antibiotics | Take until gone |
| Sulfa Antibiotics | May cause sensitivity to light Take on an empty stomach Take with plenty of water |
| Warfarin | Do not take aspirin unless prescribed |
| NSAIDs = Food Narcotics = No Alcohol Macrolides = Empty Stomach + Water Sulfa = Sun Sensitivity Antibiotics = Take Until Gone Warfarin = No Aspirin | These are the labels most commonly asked about on pharmacy technician tests. |