belatacept

Generic Name: belatacept (bel AT a sept)

Brand Names: Nulojix

What is belatacept?

Belacept lowers your body's immune system. The immune system helps your body fight infections. The immune system can also fight or "reject" a transplanted organ such as a kidney. This is because the immune system treats the new organ as an invader.

Belatacept is used in combination with other medications to prevent organ rejection after a kidney transplant.

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

What is the most important information I should know about belatacept?

You should not use belatacept if you have received a liver transplant. Before you start treatment with belatacept, your doctor will perform tests to make sure you are immune to Epstein-Barr virus (EBV-positive). Your risk of serious infection is higher if you have never been exposed to EBV. Treatment with belatacept may increase your risk of developing certain life-threatening conditions, including serious infections, cancer, or transplant failure. Talk with your doctor about the risks and benefits of using this medication. Serious infections that have occurred in people using belatacept include tuberculosis, a severe brain infection, or a virus that can cause failure of a transplanted kidney.

Call your doctor right away if you have signs of infection such as: fever, night sweats, swollen glands, flu symptoms, change in your mental state, problems with speech or walking, decreased vision, tenderness of your transplanted kidney, a new skin lesion, a mole that has changed in size or color, pain or burning when you urinate, blood in your urine, or urinating less than usual or not at all.

You will need regular medical tests to be sure this medication is not causing harmful effects. Visit your doctor regularly.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking belatacept?

You should not use belatacept if you have received a liver transplant.

Before you start treatment with belatacept, your doctor will perform tests to make sure you are immune to Epstein-Barr virus (EBV-positive). Your risk of serious infection is higher if you have never been exposed to EBV.

Talk with your doctor about the risks and benefits of using this medication. Also tell your doctor about all of your medical conditions.

Belatacept can lower blood cells that help your body fight infections. This can make it easier for you to develop serious bacterial, fungal, or viral infections. Serious infections that have occurred in people using belatacept include tuberculosis, a severe brain infection, or a virus that can cause failure of a transplanted kidney. Belatacept may cause your body to produce too much of a certain type of white blood cells. This can lead to serious and sometimes fatal conditions, including cancer. Your risk is further increased if you have cytomegalovirus (CMV), or if you have never been exposed to the Epstein-Barr virus. Belatacept may also cause a serious viral infection of the brain that can lead to disability or death. This risk is higher if you have a weak immune system or are receiving certain medicines. Call your doctor right away if you any change in your mental state, problems with speech or walking, or decreased vision. These symptoms may start gradually and get worse quickly. FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether belatacept will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medication.

If you are pregnant, or if you are a man and your sexual partner is pregnant, your name may be listed on a pregnancy registry. This is to track the outcome of the pregnancy and to evaluate any effects of belatacept on the baby.

It is not known whether belatacept passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. You should not breast-feed while you are using belatacept.

How should I take belatacept?

Belatacept is injected into a vein through an IV. You will receive this injection in a clinic or hospital setting. Belatacept must be given slowly, and the IV infusion can take up at least 30 minutes to complete.

Belatacept is usually given just before your kidney transplant, and again 5 days later, followed by once every 2 to 4 weeks. Follow your doctor's dosing instructions very carefully.

You will need regular medical tests to be sure this medication is not causing harmful effects. Visit your doctor regularly. Do not miss any follow up visits to your doctor for blood or urine tests.

See also: Belatacept dosage (in more detail)

What happens if I miss a dose?

Call your doctor for instructions if you miss an appointment for your belatacept injection.

What happens if I overdose?

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

What should I avoid while taking belatacept?

Do not receive a "live" vaccine while using belatacept. The vaccine may not work as well during this time, and may not fully protect you from disease. Live vaccines include measles, mumps, rubella (MMR), Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG), oral polio, rotavirus, smallpox, typhoid, yellow fever, varicella (chickenpox), H1N1 influenza, and nasal flu vaccine.

Avoid exposure to sunlight or tanning beds. Belatacept can make you sunburn more easily. Wear protective clothing and use sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher) when you are outdoors.

Belatacept side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Serious and sometimes fatal infections may occur during treatment with belatacept. Call your doctor right away if you have signs of infection such as:

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  cough, sore throat, swollen glands;

  
  


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  flu symptoms, weight loss;

  
  


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  confusion, change in your mental state;

  
  


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  problems with thinking or memory;

  
  


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  problems with speech or walking,

  
  


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  decreased vision;

  
  


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  stomach pain, vomiting, diarrhea;

  
  


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  tenderness on the side where you received the transplanted kidney;

  
  


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  a new bump or lesion on your skin, or a mole that has changed in size or color; or

  
  


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  blood in your urine, pain or burning when you urinate, urinating less than usual or not at all.

  
  

Call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:

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  pale skin, feeling light-headed or short of breath, rapid heart rate, trouble concentrating;

  
  


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  wheezing, chest tightness, trouble breathing;

  
  


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  high potassium (slow heart rate, weak pulse, muscle weakness, tingly feeling);

  
  


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  low potassium (confusion, uneven heart rate, extreme thirst, increased urination, leg discomfort, muscle weakness or limp feeling);

  
  


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  high blood sugar (increased thirst, increased urination, hunger, dry mouth, fruity breath odor, drowsiness, dry skin, blurred vision, weight loss); or

  
  


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  dangerously high blood pressure (severe headache, blurred vision, buzzing in your ears, anxiety, confusion, chest pain, shortness of breath, uneven heartbeats, seizure).

  
  

Less serious side effects may include:

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  nausea, constipation;

  
  


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  headache, back pain, joint pain;

  
  


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  cold symptoms such as runny or stuffy nose, sneezing

  
  


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  sleep problems (insomnia); or

  
  


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  swelling in your hands or feet.

  
  

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.

Belatacept Dosing Information

Usual Adult Dose for Rejection Prophylaxis:

Initial dose: 10 mg/kg, intravenously, once daily, on day 1 (day of transplant, prior to implantation) and day 5, and at the end of weeks 2, 4, 8, and 12.

Maintenance dose: 5 mg/kg, intravenously, at the end of week 16 and every 4 weeks (plus or minus 3 days) thereafter.

What other drugs will affect belatacept?

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

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Where can I get more information?

• Your pharmacist can provide more information about belatacept.

See also: belatacept side effects (in more detail)

Miscellaneous ophthalmic agents

A drug may be classified by the chemical type of the active ingredient or by the way it is used to treat a particular condition. Each drug can be classified into one or more drug classes.

The ophthalmic preparation categorized under miscellaneous ophthalmic agents is an antimydriatic agent, which decreases the size of the pupil. It is available as a solution and instilled into the eyes to decrease the size of the pupil after eye examinations or procedures (prior to which mydriatic agents are used to dilate the pupil, in order to examine the eye).

See also

Medical conditions associated with miscellaneous ophthalmic agents:

• Eye Dryness/Redness

Drug List:

Rev-Eyes

Bellamine S

Generic Name: Belladonna Alkaloids/Ergotamine/Phenobarbital (bell-a-DON-a/er-GOT-a-meen/fee-noe-BAR-bih-tal)
Brand Name: Examples include Bellamine S and Bellaspas

Bellamine S is used for:

Treating menopausal symptoms (eg, hot flashes, sweating, restlessness, trouble sleeping), certain heart problems (eg, fast or irregular heartbeat), certain stomach problems (eg, nervous stomach), and recurring, throbbing headaches. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Bellamine S is an anticholinergic, barbiturate, and ergot combination. It works by affecting certain chemicals in the nervous system.

Do NOT use Bellamine S if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Bellamine S


• you have previously experienced restlessness or excitement after taking phenobarbital


• you have glaucoma; severe irritation of the esophagus or other serious problems with the esophagus (eg, esophageal achalasia); a blockage of the stomach, bowel, or bladder; bowel motility problems; severe bowel inflammation (eg, ulcerative colitis); certain muscle problems (eg, myasthenia gravis); or heart problems with severe bleeding


• you have blood vessel problems (eg, peripheral vascular disease), heart blood vessel problems, high blood pressure, liver or kidney problems, or a severe infection (eg, sepsis)


• you have a history of the blood disorder porphyria


• you have a history of alcohol or substance abuse or dependence or may be at risk for an addiction


• you are taking an azole antifungal (eg, voriconazole), delavirdine, efavirenz, an HIV protease inhibitor (eg, ritonavir), a ketolide antibiotic (eg, telithromycin), a macrolide antibiotic (eg, erythromycin), a selective 5-HT agonists (eg, sumatriptan), or sodium oxybate (GHB)

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

Before using Bellamine S:

Some medical conditions may interact with Bellamine S. 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 nerve problems, prostate problems, heart problems (eg, fast or irregular heartbeat, heart failure), hiatal hernia, diarrhea, a fever, risk factors for glaucoma, gallbladder problems, lung or breathing problems, an overactive thyroid, difficulty urinating, or an ulcer


• if you have a history of depression, anxiety, stroke, or trouble sleeping, or you have had suicidal thoughts or behaviors


• if you have been very ill or severely weakened


• if you regularly consume alcohol or you smoke

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

• Amantadine, antihistamines (eg, diphenhydramine), beta-blockers (eg, propranolol), fluoxetine, fluvoxamine, haloperidol, monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors (eg, phenelzine), nefazodone, phenothiazines (eg, thioridazine), quinine, quinolone antibiotics (eg, ciprofloxacin), saquinavir, stiripentol, sympathomimetics (eg, pseudoephedrine), tricyclic antidepressants (eg, amitriptyline), valproic acid, zileuton, or other anticholinergics (eg, scopolamine) because they may increase the risk of Bellamine S's side effects


• Azole antifungals (eg, voriconazole), delavirdine, efavirenz, HIV protease inhibitors (eg, ritonavir), ketolide antibiotics (eg, telithromycin), macrolide antibiotics (eg, erythromycin), or selective 5-HT agonists (eg, sumatriptan) because the risk of severe side effects, including irregular heartbeat or decreased oxygen to the extremities (eg, hands, feet), may be increased


• Sodium oxybate (GHB) because the risk of its side effects may be increased by Bellamine S


• Anticoagulants (eg, warfarin), clozapine, corticosteroids (eg, hydrocortisone), doxycycline, erlotinib, estrogens (eg, estradiol), griseofulvin, hydantoins (eg, phenytoin), imatinib, metronidazole, oral contraceptives (eg, birth control pills), quinidine, or theophylline because their effectiveness may be decreased by Bellamine S

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

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

• Take Bellamine S by mouth with or without food.


• Eating grapefruit or drinking grapefruit juice may affect the amount of Bellamine S in your blood. Talk with your doctor before including grapefruit or grapefruit juice in your diet.


• If you miss a dose of Bellamine S, 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 Bellamine S.

Important safety information:

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


• Do not drink alcohol or use medicines that may cause drowsiness (eg, sleep aids, muscle relaxers) while you are using Bellamine S; it may add to their effects. Ask your pharmacist if you have questions about which medicines may cause drowsiness.


• Do not become overheated in hot weather or while you are being active; heatstroke may occur.


• Drink plenty of fluids, maintain good oral hygiene, and suck on sugarless hard candy to relieve dry mouth.


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


• Use of nicotine may increase the risk of severe side effects with Bellamine S. Talk to your doctor before using Bellamine S if you smoke or use any other kind of nicotine.


• Serious and sometimes life-threatening decreases in the blood supply to the extremities (eg, hands, feet) or brain may occur if Bellamine S is taken with certain other medicines, including HIV protease inhibitors (eg, ritonavir) or macrolide antibiotics (eg, erythromycin). Do not use Bellamine S if you are also taking these other medicines. Inform your doctor of all the medicines that you are taking.


• Bellamine S may make your eyes more sensitive to sunlight. It may help to wear sunglasses.


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


• Use Bellamine S with caution in the ELDERLY; they may be more sensitive to its effects, especially excitement, agitation, or drowsiness.


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


• Hormonal birth control (eg, birth control pills) may not work as well while you are using Bellamine S. To prevent pregnancy, use an extra form of birth control (eg, condoms).


• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: Do not use Bellamine S if you are pregnant. Avoid becoming pregnant while you are taking it. If you think you may be pregnant, contact your doctor right away. Bellamine S is found in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking Bellamine S.

When used for long periods of time or at high doses, Bellamine S may not work as well and may require higher doses to obtain the same effect as when originally taken. This is known as TOLERANCE. Talk with your doctor if Bellamine S stops working well. Do not take more than prescribed. Discuss any questions or concerns with your doctor or pharmacist.

Some people who use Bellamine S for a long time may develop a need to continue taking it. People who take high doses are also at risk. This is known as DEPENDENCE or addiction. If you stop taking Bellamine S suddenly, you may have WITHDRAWAL symptoms. These may include anxiety, nausea, sleeplessness, body aches, seizures, and delirium.

Possible side effects of Bellamine S:

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:

Bloated feeling; clumsiness; constipation; decreased sweating; dizziness; drowsiness; dry mouth; excessive daytime drowsiness ("hangover effect"); feeling of a whirling motion; headache; lightheadedness; nausea; nervousness; tired feeling; 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); agitation; blue color of the fingers or toes; chest pain or tightness; cold or pale fingers or toes; confusion; diarrhea; difficulty focusing eyes; disorientation; exaggerated feeling of well-being; excitement; fainting; fast or irregular heartbeat; hallucinations; leg cramps or weakness; loss of coordination; loss of taste; memory loss; mental or mood changes; muscle pain; numbness or tingling of the hands, feet, or skin; pounding in the chest; ringing in the ears; seizures; severe headache; severe or persistent trouble sleeping; trouble urinating; unusual weakness; very slow breathing; vision changes; vomiting.

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: Bellamine S 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 change in size of pupil; deep sleep; hot, dry skin; loss of consciousness; severe dry mouth; severe or persistent headache or nausea; slowed or fast breathing; trouble swallowing; vomiting.

Proper storage of Bellamine S:

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

General information:

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


• Bellamine S 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.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Bellamine S. 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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Betoptic S

Generic Name: betaxolol (Ophthalmic route)

be-TAX-oh-lol

Commonly used brand name(s)

In the U.S.

• Betoptic S

Available Dosage Forms:

• Solution


• Suspension

Therapeutic Class: Antiglaucoma

Pharmacologic Class: Beta-Adrenergic Blocker, Cardioselective

Uses For Betoptic S

Betaxolol is used alone or together with other medicines to treat increased pressure in the eye that is caused by open-angle glaucoma or a condition called ocular (eye) hypertension. This medicine is a beta-blocker .

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

Before Using Betoptic S

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 performed to date have not demonstrated pediatrics-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of betaxolol in children .

Geriatric

Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated geriatrics-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of betaxolol in the elderly .

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 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.

• Albuterol


• Amiodarone


• Arformoterol


• Bambuterol


• Bitolterol


• Broxaterol


• Clenbuterol


• Clonidine


• Colterol


• Diltiazem


• Disopyramide


• Dronedarone


• Fenoldopam


• Fenoterol


• Formoterol


• Hexoprenaline


• Indacaterol


• Isoetharine


• Levalbuterol


• Metaproterenol


• Pirbuterol


• Procaterol


• Reproterol


• Rimiterol


• Ritodrine


• Salmeterol


• Terbutaline


• Tretoquinol


• Tulobuterol


• Verapamil

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.

• Acarbose


• Aceclofenac


• Acemetacin


• Acetohexamide


• Alclofenac


• Alfuzosin


• Amlodipine


• Apazone


• Arbutamine


• Benfluorex


• Benoxaprofen


• Bromfenac


• Bufexamac


• Bunazosin


• Carprofen


• Chlorpropamide


• Clometacin


• Clonixin


• Dexketoprofen


• Diclofenac


• Diflunisal


• Digoxin


• Dipyrone


• Doxazosin


• Droxicam


• Etodolac


• Etofenamate


• Felbinac


• Felodipine


• Fenbufen


• Fenoprofen


• Fentiazac


• Floctafenine


• Flufenamic Acid


• Flurbiprofen


• Gliclazide


• Glimepiride


• Glipizide


• Gliquidone


• Glyburide


• Guar Gum


• Ibuprofen


• Indomethacin


• Indoprofen


• Insulin


• Insulin Aspart, Recombinant


• Insulin Glulisine


• Insulin Lispro, Recombinant


• Isoxicam


• Ketoprofen


• Ketorolac


• Lacidipine


• Lercanidipine


• Lornoxicam


• Manidipine


• Meclofenamate


• Mefenamic Acid


• Meloxicam


• Metformin


• Mibefradil


• Miglitol


• Moxisylyte


• Nabumetone


• Naproxen


• Nicardipine


• Nifedipine


• Niflumic Acid


• Nilvadipine


• Nimesulide


• Nimodipine


• Nisoldipine


• Nitrendipine


• Oxaprozin


• Oxyphenbutazone


• Phenoxybenzamine


• Phentolamine


• Phenylbutazone


• Pirazolac


• Piroxicam


• Pirprofen


• Pranidipine


• Prazosin


• Propyphenazone


• Proquazone


• Repaglinide


• St John's Wort


• Sulindac


• Suprofen


• Tamsulosin


• Tenidap


• Tenoxicam


• Terazosin


• Tiaprofenic Acid


• Tolazamide


• Tolbutamide


• Tolmetin


• Trimazosin


• Troglitazone


• Urapidil


• Zomepirac

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:

• Blood vessel disease (especially blood vessels in the brain) or


• Stroke, history of—Use with caution. This medicine may worsen these conditions .

• Bradycardia (slow heartbeat) or


• Heart block or


• Heart failure—Should not use in patients with these conditions .

• Diabetes or


• Hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) or


• Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)—May cover up some of the signs and symptoms of these diseases, such as a fast heartbeat .

• Lung disease (e.g., asthma, bronchitis, emphysema)—Use with caution. May cause difficulty with breathing in patients with this condition .

• Myasthenia gravis—May worsen symptoms of this condition, such as muscle weakness .

Proper Use of Betoptic S

Shake the medicine well just before each use .

To use the eye drops (solution):

• First, wash your hands. Tilt the head back and, pressing your finger gently on the skin just beneath the lower eyelid, pull the lower eyelid away from the eye to make a space. Drop the medicine into this space. Let go of the eyelid and gently close the eyes. Do not blink. Keep the eyes closed and apply pressure to the inner corner of the eye with your finger for 1 or 2 minutes to allow the medicine to be absorbed by the eye.


• Immediately after using the medicine, wash your hands to remove any medicine that may be on them.


• To keep the medicine as germ-free as possible, do not touch the applicator tip to any surface (including the eye). Also, keep the container tightly closed. Serious damage to the eye and possible loss of vision may result from using contaminated eye medicines .

If your doctor ordered two different eye medicines to be used together, wait at least 10 minutes before using the second medicine. This will help prevent the second medicine from “washing out” the first one .

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 ophthalmic solution dosage form (eye drops):
  
  • For glaucoma or ocular hypertension:
    
    • Adults and children—One drop in the affected eye(s) two times a day .
    
    
  
  

Missed Dose

If you miss a dose of this medicine, apply it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule.

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 Betoptic S

It is very important that your doctor check your progress at regular visits to make sure this medicine is working properly and to check for unwanted effects .

If itching, redness, swelling, or other signs of eye or eyelid irritation occur, stop using this medicine and check with your doctor. These signs may mean that you are allergic to this medicine .

Betaxolol may cause heart failure in some patients. Check with your doctor right away if you are having chest pain or discomfort; dilated neck veins; extreme fatigue; irregular breathing; an irregular heartbeat; shortness of breath; swelling of the face, fingers, feet, or lower legs; weight gain; or wheezing .

This medicine may cause changes in your blood sugar levels. Also, this medicine may cover up signs of low blood sugar, such as a rapid pulse rate. Check with your doctor if you have these problems or if you notice a change in the results of your blood or urine sugar tests .

Make sure any doctor or dentist who treats you knows that you are using this medicine. You may need to stop using this medicine several days before having surgery .

Betoptic S 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:

More common

• Pain in the eye

Rare

• Blistering, peeling, or loosening of skin


• blue lips, fingernails, or skin


• blurred vision


• change in color vision


• chest pain or discomfort


• chills


• cough


• crusting of eyelashes


• decreased urine output


• decreased vision


• diarrhea


• different size pupils of the eyes


• difficulty in breathing, chewing, swallowing, or talking


• difficulty seeing at night


• dilated neck veins


• double vision


• drainage from eyes


• drooping eyelids


• extreme fatigue


• fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat


• feeling of having something in the eye


• hives


• increased sensitivity of eyes to sunlight


• irregular, fast or slow, or shallow breathing


• irritation or inflammation of eye


• itching, dryness of eyes


• itching skin


• joint or muscle pain


• lightheadedness, dizziness, or fainting


• muscle weakness


• noisy breathing


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


• red skin lesions, often with a purple center


• red, irritated eyes


• severe tiredness


• shortness of breath


• skin rash


• sore throat


• sores, ulcers, or white spots in mouth or on lips


• sweating


• swelling of eyelids


• swelling of face, fingers, feet, or lower legs


• tearing


• thickened mucous from lungs


• tightness in chest


• troubled breathing


• unusual tiredness or weakness


• weight gain


• wheezing

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

• Bad, unusual, or unpleasant (after) taste


• change in sense of smell


• change in taste


• discouragement


• feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings


• feeling sad or empty


• hair loss


• headaches


• irritability


• lack of appetite


• loss of interest or pleasure


• redness, swelling, or soreness of tongue


• sensation of spinning


• sleeplessness


• tiredness


• trouble concentrating


• trouble sleeping


• unable to sleep


• unusual drowsiness, dullness, tiredness, weakness, or feeling of sluggishness

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: Betoptic S side effects (in more detail)

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Gynodian Depot

Gynodian Depot may be available in the countries listed below.

Ingredient matches for Gynodian Depot

Estradiol

Estradiol is reported as an ingredient of Gynodian Depot in the following countries:

• Slovenia

Estradiol 17ß-valerate (a derivative of Estradiol) is reported as an ingredient of Gynodian Depot in the following countries:

• Austria


• Colombia


• Germany


• Italy


• Peru


• Switzerland

Dehydroepiandrosterone

Prasterone enantate (a derivative of Prasterone) is reported as an ingredient of Gynodian Depot in the following countries:

• Austria


• Colombia


• Germany


• Italy


• Peru


• Slovenia


• Switzerland

International Drug Name Search

Baby Anbesol

Generic Name: benzocaine (Oral route, Oromucosal route)

BEN-zoe-kane

Commonly used brand name(s)

In the U.S.

• Anbesol


• Babee Teething


• Benzodent


• Benz-O-Sthetic


• Bi-Zets/Benzo-Troches


• Dentemp's


• Dent-O-Kain/20


• Detane


• Gumsol


• HAD


• Hurricaine


• Hurricane Spray Kit


• Kank-A Soft Brush


• Larynex


• Miradyne-3


• Mycinette


• Orabase-B


• Oracaine


• Ora film


• Orajel


• OraMagic Plus


• Orasol


• Red Cross Canker Sore


• Thorets


• Trocaine


• Zetts


• Zilactin


• Zilactin-B

In Canada

• Anbesol Extra Strength


• Anbesol Liquid


• Baby Anbesol


• Baby Orajel


• Baby Orajel Liquid


• Maximum Strength Orajel Pm


• Orajel Extra Strength

Available Dosage Forms:

• Liquid


• Gel/Jelly


• Solution


• Lozenge/Troche


• Film


• Lotion


• Ointment


• Powder for Suspension


• Cream


• Tablet, Disintegrating


• Swab


• Spray


• Gum


• Paste

Therapeutic Class: Anesthetic, Local

Chemical Class: Amino Ester

Uses For Baby Anbesol

Benzocaine lozenges are used to relieve pain and irritation caused by sore throat, sore mouth, or canker sores.

This medicine is available without a prescription; however, your doctor may have special instructions on the proper use and dose for your medical problem.

Before Using Baby Anbesol

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

No information is available on the relationship of age to the effects of benzocaine lozenges in the pediatric population. Safety and efficacy have not been established in children below 5 years of age.

Geriatric

No information is available on the relationship of age to the effects of benzocaine in geriatric patients.

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

• Infection in or around your mouth or


• Large sores in or around your mouth—The chance of side effects may be increased.

Proper Use of benzocaine

This section provides information on the proper use of a number of products that contain benzocaine. It may not be specific to Baby Anbesol. Please read with care.

Use this medicine exactly as directed by your doctor. Do not use more of this medicine, do not use it more often, and do not use it for a longer time than directed. To do so may increase the chance of absorption into the body and the risk of side effects.

This medicine should be used only for problems being treated by your doctor or conditions listed in the package directions. Check with your doctor before using it for other problems, especially if you think that an infection may be present.

Do not use this medicine for more than 2 days without checking first with your doctor.

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 (lozenges):
  
  • For sore throat and mouth pain:
    
    • Adults, teenagers, and children 5 years of age and older—One lozenge, dissolved slowly in the mouth every 2 hours as needed.
    
    
    • Children younger than 5 years of age—Use is not recommended.
    
    
  
  

Missed Dose

If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.

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 Baby Anbesol

If your condition does not improve within 7 days, or if it becomes worse, check with your doctor.

Call your doctor right away if you start to have a severe sore throat or sore throat that occurs with a high fever, headache, nausea, or vomiting. These maybe signs of an infection.

Baby Anbesol 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:

Incidence not known

• Headache


• high fever


• nausea


• vomiting


• worsening of pain, redness, swelling, or irritation in or around the mouth

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: Baby Anbesol side effects (in more detail)

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The use of the Thomson Reuters Healthcare products is at your sole risk. These products are provided "AS IS" and "as available" for use, without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. Thomson Reuters Healthcare and Drugs.com make no representation or warranty as to the accuracy, reliability, timeliness, usefulness or completeness of any of the information contained in the products. Additionally, THOMSON REUTERS HEALTHCARE MAKES NO REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTIES AS TO THE OPINIONS OR OTHER SERVICE OR DATA YOU MAY ACCESS, DOWNLOAD OR USE AS A RESULT OF USE OF THE THOMSON REUTERS HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS. ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE ARE HEREBY EXCLUDED. Thomson Reuters Healthcare does not assume any responsibility or risk for your use of the Thomson Reuters Healthcare products.

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Lennon - Colchicine may be available in the countries listed below.

Ingredient matches for Lennon - Colchicine

Colchicine

Colchicine is reported as an ingredient of Lennon - Colchicine in the following countries:

• South Africa

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