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1
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Generic of Colace

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docusate

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Brand of docusate

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Colace

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Pharmacologic class:
of docusate/Colace

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Stool softener

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Indication of docusate/Colace

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Constipation

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Contraindication of docusate/Colace

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Avoid OTC use in patient’s w/ symptoms consistent with bowel obstruction

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Adverse Effects:
of docusate/Colace

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Abdominal cramps, diarrhea

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Monitoring of docusate/Colace

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Bowel movements

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Counseling of docusate/Colace

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Maintain adequate hydration

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9
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Generic of Miralax

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polyethylene glycol

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10
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Brand of polyethylene glycol

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Miralax

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11
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Pharmacologic class
of polyethylene glycol/Miralax

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Osmotic laxative

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12
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Indication of polyethylene glycol/Miralax

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Constipation

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13
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Contraindication of polyethylene glycol/Miralax

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Bowel obstruction

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14
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AEs
of polyethylene glycol/Miralax

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Diarrhea, flatulence, nausea, abdominal pain, electrolyte imbalance (long term/frequent)
Bowel movements
Dissolve in 4 to 8 ounces or water, juice, soda, coffee etc.

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15
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Monitoring of polyethylene glycol/Miralax

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Bowel movements

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16
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Counseling of polyethylene glycol/Miralax

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Dissolve in 4 to 8 ounces of water, juice, soda, coffee etc.

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17
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Brand of senna

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Senokot

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18
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Generic of Senokot

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senna

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19
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Pharmacologic class of senna/Senokot

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Stimulant laxative

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20
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AEs of senna/Senokot

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Abdominal cramps, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting

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21
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Contraindication of senna/Senokot

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Bowel obstruction, GI bleeding

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22
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Indication of senna/Senokot

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Constipation

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23
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Monitoring of senna/Senokot

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Bowel movements

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24
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Counseling of senna/Senokot

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Do not use for more than one week unless directed by PCP

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25
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Brand of famotidine

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Pepcid AC

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26
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Generic of Pepcid AC

A

famotidine

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27
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Pharmacologic class:
of famotidine/Pepcid AC

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H2 blocker

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28
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Indication of famotidine/Pepcid AC

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Heartburn, GERD

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29
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AEs of famotidine/Pepcid AC

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Agitation (pediatric), headache, diarrhea, constipation

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30
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Monitoring of famotidine/Pepcid AC

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heartburn

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31
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Counseling of famotidine/Pepcid AC

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Take qd at hs or if taking BID take in am and hs. Can be taken with antacids

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32
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Brand of esomeprazole

A

Nexium

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33
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Generic of Nexium

A

esomeprazole

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34
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Pharmacologic class:
of esomeprazole/Nexium

A

PPI

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35
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Indication of esomeprazole/Nexium

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Heartburn, GERD, Peptic ulcer disease, NSAID - induced ulcer prophylaxis

36
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AEs of esomeprazole/Nexium

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Abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, headache, vitamin B12 deficiency (long-term AE), hypomagnesemia (long-term AE), increased risk C. difficile infection

37
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Monitoring of esomeprazole/Nexium

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Symptoms, vitamin B12 & magnesium with long term use

38
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Counseling of esomeprazole/Nexium

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Take on an empty stomach 30 to 60 minutes prior to a meal.

39
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brand of omeprazole

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Prilosec

40
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generic of Prilosec

A

omeprazole

41
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Indications of omeprazole/Prilosec

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Heartburn, GERD, Zollinger-Ellizon Syndrome (hypersecretory condition)

42
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AEs of omeprazole/Prilosec

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Abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, headache, vitamin B12 deficiency (long-term AE), hypomagnesemia (long-term AE), increased risk C. difficile infection

43
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Monitoring of omeprazole/Prilosec

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Symptoms, vitamin B12 & magnesium with long term use

44
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Counseling of omeprazole/Prilosec

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Take on an empty stomach 60 minutes prior to a meal. If taking once daily, take before first meal of the day.

45
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Brand of pantoprazole

A

Protonix

46
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generic of Protonix

A

pantoprazole

47
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Pharmacologic class of pantoprazole/Protonix

A

PPI

48
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Indication of pantoprazole/Protonix

A

GERD, Zollinger-Ellison Syndrom

49
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AEs of pantoprazole/Protonix

A

Abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, headache, vitamin B12 deficiency (long-term AE), hypomagnesemia (long-term AE), increased risk C. difficile infection

50
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Counseling of pantoprazole/Protonix

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Take on an empty stomach at least 1 hour prior to a meal and at bedtime. Antacids should not be taken within one-half hour before or after administration

51
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Generic of Zofran

A

ondansetron

52
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Brand of ondansetron

A

Zofran

53
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Pharmacologic class of ondansetron/Zofran

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Serotonin (5HT3) Receptor Antagonist

54
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Indication of ondansetron/Zofran

A

Cancer chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting, postoperative nausea and vomiting, radiotherapy-associated nausea and vomiting

55
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AEs of ondansetron/Zofran

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Headache, fatigue, constipation, QT prolongation, Serotonin Syndrome

56
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Counseling of ondansetron/Zofran

A

Handle oral-disintegrating tablets and oral films with dry hands. For oral-disintegrating tablets and oral films, place on tongue and allow to dissolve. Do not chew, break or crush.

57
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Brand of promethazine

A

Phenergan

58
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generic of Phenergan

A

promethazine

59
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Pharmacologic class of promethazine/Phenergan

A

First Generation Histamine Antagonist

60
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Indications of promethazine/Phenergan

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Allergic conditions, nausea and vomiting, motion sickness, sedation

61
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Contraindications of promethazine/Phenergan

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Concomitant use with MAO inhibitors, Asthma, Use in children under <2 due to respiratory depression

62
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BBW of promethazine/Phenergan

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Risk of fatal respiratory depression in pediatric patients < 2 years of age. Injectable promethazine can cause severe chemical irritation and damage to tisses.

63
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AEs of promethazine/Phenergan

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Orthostatic hypotension, akathisia, drowsiness, photosensitivity, anticholinergic effects, extrapyramidal symptoms

64
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Monitoring of promethazine/Phenergan

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Signs/symptoms of abnormal movements, signs/symptoms of excessive sedation and/or respiratory depression

65
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Counseling of promethazine/Phenergan

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Avoid prolonged exporsure to sunlight. May cause dizziness- avoid activities requiring mental altertness until drug effects are realized. Report any unusual movements.

66
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Brand of sucralfate

A

Carafate

67
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generic of Carafate

A

sucralfate

68
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Class of sucralfate/Carafate

A

Gastrointestinal Agent

69
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Indications of sucralfate/Carafate

A

Ulcer Treatment & Prophylaxis

70
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AEs of sucralfate/Carafate

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Constipation, Aluminum accumulation in patients with renal failure or on dialysis

71
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Counseling of sucralfate/Carafate

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Take on an empty stomach at least 1 hour prior to a meal and at bedtime. Antacids should not be taken within one-half hour before or after administration

72
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Brand of dicyclomine

A

Bentyl

73
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generic of Bentyl

A

dicyclomine

74
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Class of Bentyl/dicyclomine

A

Anticholinergic Agent

75
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Indications of Bentyl/dicyclomine

A

Irritable Bowel Syndrome

76
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Contraindications of Bentyl/dicyclomine

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GI obstruction, Glaucoma, Age <6 months

77
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AEs of Bentyl/dicyclomine

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Dizziness, xerostomia, nausea, blurred vision, drowsiness, nervousness

78
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Monitoring of Bentyl/dicyclomine

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Signs/symptoms of muscle weakness

79
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Counseling of Bentyl/dicyclomine

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Avoid activities requiring mental alertness until the effects of the drug are known. Can increase risk of developing heat stroke, advise patients to use caution with activities leading to increased core temperature.

80
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Brand of phentermine

A

Adipex-P

81
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Generic of Adipex-P

A

phentermine

82
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Class of phentermine/Adipex-P

A

Adrenergic Agonist

83
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Indications of phentermine/Adipex-P

A

Obesity

84
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Contraindications of phentermine/Adipex-P

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Use with or within 14 days of an MAOI, Uncontrolled hypertension, Significant cardiovascular disease, Glaucoma, Hyperthyroidism, Pregnancy, History of substance abuse

85
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AEs of phentermine/Adipex-P

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Xerostomia, CNS stimulation, insomnia, headache, tremor,

86
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Monitoring of phentermine/Adipex-P

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Blood pressure, Heart rate, Weight

87
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Counseling of phentermine/Adipex-P

A

Avoid late evening administration to avoid insomnia. Report any changes in blood pressure or exercise tolerance. Avoid preganncy.

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