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zolpidem (Ambien)

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Empty stomach - works faster

  • Intermezzo (zolpidem SL) - needs 4 hours left to take
  • good for middle of night awakening
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amoxicillin (amoxil, trimox)

Can I mix with juice or formula?

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WoW

Suspension - can mix with formula, milk, juice or cold drink for administration

  • suspension can be mixed with liquid
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amoxicillin + clavulanate

Augmentin

How does high fat meal affect augmentin?

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Take with meal
* administer at start of meal

  • avoid high fat meal - decreased clavulanate absorption
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metformin (glucophage)

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With Food

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furosemide (lasix)

  • furosemide liquid
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With meal or without food
* to avoid indigestion and irritation

Furosemide liquid
* squirt to side of mouth to allow natural swallow
* do not squit directly to back of throat
* must dispense whole package (must come with dispenser) - do not partial

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atorvastatin (Lipitor)

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With or without food
* avoid grapefruit juice, will increase concentration

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metoprolol (lopressor, Toprol XL)

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With Food or immediately after meal

  • enhance absorption
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hydrochlorothiazide (microzide)

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Take with or without food

  • take with breakfast
  • tablet can be crushed

Reminder: lasix is taken with food

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esomeprazole (nexium)

Can capsules be open? Can it be mix with liquid?

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Take empty stomach 60 minutes before 1st meal

  • capsules can be opened and sprinkled onto cold applesauce, swallowing whole without chewing
  • can be mix with liquid and drink immediately
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amlodipine (norvasc)

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With or without food

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oxycodone + apap (Percocet)

If direction is 1 to 2 tablets, can you take both at same time?

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With Food or milk
* to decrease GI irritation

Take with a full glass of water
* 1 pill at a time

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omeprazole (Prilosec)

Can I take with antacid?
Can capsules be open?

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Empty stomach 60 minutes before breakfast

  • can take with antacid
  • capsules can be open and sprinkle onto applesauce or yogurt and swallow without chewing
  • can mix with juice or water and drink immediately
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lisinopril (zestril, lisinopril)

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Take with or without food

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levothyroxine (synthroid)

Can tablet be crushed?

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Empty stomach 30 to 60 minutes before breakfast

  • full glass of water to decrease risk of choking due to rapid disintegration
  • tablets can be crushed and mix with applesauce or 5-10 ml water
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atenolol

Tenormin

How does orange juice affect atenolol?

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With or without food

  • food does decrease bioavailability
  • OJ decrease more
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hydrocodone + apap

Norco

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With Food

  • to decrease upset stomach
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alprazolam

Xanax

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With or without food

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azithromycin

Zithromax

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With or without food

  • more tolerable with food
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simvastatin

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With or without food

  • avoid grapefruit juice
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sertraline

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With or without food

  • in the morning or evening
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ibuprofen

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With Food

  • to avoid upset stomach
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lorazepam

Lorazepam oral suspension

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With or without food

Lorazepam suspension
* dilute with water, juice soda or mix with applesauce prior to administration

Why? Lorazepam solution is concentrated- needs to be dilute first before taking

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citalopram

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With or without food

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ciprofloxacin

Cipro suspension

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Can take with food

  • take 2 hours before or 6 hours after vitamin, milk, antacid or Sucralfate

Cipro suspension
* shake we’ll for 15 second prior to administer
* stable at room temperature

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warfarin
With or without food
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triamterene + hctz
With or without food
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cyclobenzaprine
With or without food * more tolerable with food
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fluticasone NS
Shake well before each use Clean nasal tip once a week
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cephalexin
With or without food
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clonazepam Clonazepam ODT
With or without food, full glass of water * ODT - can be swallow with or without water
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escitalopram
** may cause NAUSEA take with food ** With or without food
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gabapentin Can capsules be open? Gabapentin suspension
With or without food * food decrease upset stomach Oral capsules * swallow whole plenty of water * can be open- mix with juice or applesauce Suspension * can be taken with or without food
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clopidogrel
With or without food
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pravastatin
With or without food * morning or evening
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albuterol HFA
Inhale deeply and hold for 10 second Wait 1 minute before next dose Rinse mouth to avoid dry mouth
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fluoxetine Fluoxetine oral suspension
With or without food Take in the morning Fluoxetine oral suspension * shake well and take in morning
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sulfamethoxazole + trimethoprim
With or without food * best with food to avoid stomach upset Full glass of water * to avoid kidney stones
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montelukast Montelukast chewable Montelukast granules
Take with or without food Montelukast chewable * chew tablets prior to swallowing Montelukast granules * granules are not intended to dissolve in liquid * may be administer directly in mouth * may mix with cold or RT food * upon opening, must be consumed within 15 minutes Only applesauce, carrots, rice or ice cream should be use to mix
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prednisone
With Food to avoid upset stomach Best in morning * to coincide with body’s normal cortisol secretion
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tramadol Tramadol ER
With or without food Tramadol ER - take with or without food
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fluticasone + salmeterol (DPI) Advair diskus Advair HFA
Inhale & hold breath for 10 seconds * rinse mouth, don’t swallow to avoid dry mouth and thrust Advair HFA * shake well, inhale and hold breath for 10 second
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naproxen
Take with Food or Milk or antacid to minimize stomach upset Take with full glass of water
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cetirizine
With or without food * morning or evening Chewable: chew well before swallowing
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carvedilol Coreg Coreg CR
Take with food to avoid dizziness * take with food to decrease rate of absorption to decrease orthostatic hypotension OSH Coreg ER * take in morning * avoid alcohol containing products for 2 hours **** * capsules can be open and sprinkle onto applesauce
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rosuvastatin * missed dose?
With or without food Swallow whole Missed dose: need 12 hours before next dose
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duloxetine
With or without food * do not chew or crush capsules
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trazodone
Administer after dinner or light snack * drowsiness is common
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fluconazole
With or without food
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valsartan
With or without food
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venlafaxine Effexor Effexor ER
With Food to decrease stomach upset * morning or evening Effexor ER * swallow whole with full glass of water * capsules can be open and sprinkle onto applesauce
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amitriptyline
With or without food * some people may experience stimulation and insomnia then take dose in morning
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alendronate * missed dose?
Administer in morning while sitting or standing not lying PLAIN water only 30 minutes before 1st food, beverage or other medicines * separate other drugs at least 30 minutes Do not lay down for at least 30 minutes or until first meal Missed dose: wait until next day, then resume regular schedule
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potassium chloride Can capsules be open? Liquid KCL
With Food and full glass of water Capsules can be open and sprinkle onto applesauce, swallow whole without chewing K Cl liquid ** dilute prior to drinking to reduce GI irritation NVD * MIX with 4 oz of juice or cold water before administer
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lovastatin
Once daily with Evening MEAL Avoid grapefruit juice
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meloxicam
With or without food
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paroxetine Paxil
Take with or without food * take in the morning * take with breakfast to help with upset stomach Paxil CR - take with food, do not administer with antacid
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diazepam Valium
Take with or without food * concentrate solution- mix with liquid or applesauce then take immediately
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doxycycline (vibramycin)
Full of glass of water * to reduce risk of throat irritation and ulceration Do not take with sucralfate, antacid, vitamin, milk or iron supplements Oracea: empty stomach at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals To help with memory: best to take on empty stomach with full glass of water
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prazosin (minipress)
with or without food * food delays the rate of absorption but no the extent of absorption
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nebivolol (bystolic)
with or without food
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pioglitazone (Actos0
with or without food
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clonidine (catapres) Kapvay (clonidine ER) clonidine patch
with or without food * last dose should be immediately before going to bed Kapvay * with or without food, swallow whole clonidine patch: * upper arm or torso (hairless) * patch not affected by water (shower, swim, bathing)
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celecoxib (celebrex)
with or without food * higher dose - take with food for better absorption capsules can be open and sprinkle onto applesauce
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tamsulosin (Flomax) Can capsules be open?
30 minutes after the same meal each day, swallow whole * capsule can be open and sprinkle onto applesauce
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insulin glargine (Lantus, Basaglar)
SQ injection in abdomen, upper arms, anterior or lateral aspects of thigh * Pen currently using, do not refrigerate, store at room temperature less than 86 degrees
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levofloxacin (levaquin) * missed dose?
with or without food * 2 hours before or after antacid, vitamins missed dose: needs a minimum of 8 HOURS before next dose
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methylprednisone (Medrol)
take with food * to minimize upset stomach
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oxycodone (Oxycontin, Roxicodone) Oxycodone (Xtampza ER) - capsules Oxycodone liquid (20 mg/ml)
Oxycodone IR * take with food or milk to decrease upset stomach OxyContin * take with or without food, full glass of water to ensure complete swallowing * swallow whole, do not crush or chew Xtampza ER capsules * take with food * capsule can be open and sprinkle onto soft food (food does not require to chew) Oxycodone liquid (20 mg/ml) * can be mixed with 30 ml of liquid or food
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promethazine (phenergan)
with or without food
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lansoprazole (prevacid)
30 to 60 minutes before meal * can take with antacid Capsules can be open and sprinkle onto applesauce or 2 oz of juice (apple, orange) * swallow without chewing
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azilsartan (edarbi)
with or without food
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quetiapine (seroquel)
with or without food * both IR and seroquel ER
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carisoprodol (Soma)
with or without food * food may help with upset stomach
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fenofibrate Antara micronized capsule (30 and 90 mg) generic Tricor TABLETS (54 and 160 mg tablets) Lipofen fenofibrate capsules (50, 100 and 150 mg capsules) Lofibra fenofibrate micronized capsule (67, 134, and 200 mg capsules) new Tricor formulation of fenofibrate TABLETS (48 and 145 mg tablets)
Take all Fenofibrate with meal (to help with memorization) Antara (capsule) * with or without food generic Tricor tablets * with meals Lipofen fenofibrate capsules (50, 100, and 150 mg) * with meals Lofibra capsules (67, 134 and 200 mg) * with meals fenofibrate tablets (48 and 145 mg): * with or without food
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acetaminophen with codeine (Tylenol with Codeine 15mg, 30 mg and 45 mg)
take with FOOD * codeine - can cause upset stomach
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enalapril (vasotec)
with or without food
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sildenafil (viagra)
take with or without food
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dexmethylphenidate Focalin Focalin XR
take with or without food * to help with memorization focalin * take with or without food Focalin XR * take with or without food * capsule can be open and sprinkle onto applesauce
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ethinyl estradiol + drospirenone (Yaz) Yaz Yasmin Missed dose?
take with dinner - to minimize upset stomach * Yasmin - contains 21 active pills * Yaz - contains 24 active pills General recommendation for missed dose: * one dose missed, take as soon as possible and then resume schedule * 2 doses missed, take 2 tablets today and 2 tablets on next dose * 3 doses missed - restart new pack
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allopurinol Zyloprim
Take with food with full glass of water Stay well hydrated
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spironolactone Aldactone
Take with or without food * just be consistent Take with food *** to help memory
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ramipril Altace
Take with or without food
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methylphenidate (ER) Concerta
With or without food, full glass of water * don’t crush or chew ** all methylphenidate ER - can be taken with or without food *** all methylphenidate IR - take on empty stomach
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losartan Cozaar
Take with or without food
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levocetirizine Xyzal
With or without food * take in the evening
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folic acid Folate
Take with or without food
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isosorbide mononitrate Imdur
Take with or without food IMDUR- do not chew or crush
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digoxin Lanoxin
With or without food * tablets can be crushed
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pregabalin Lyrica
With or without food
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triamcinolone NS Nasacort
Prime first Shake well Closed of other nostril Spray and sniff gently Try not to blow nostril next 15 minutes
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desvenlafaxine Prestiq
With or without food
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cefdinir Omnicef
Capsules or suspension * with or without food * avoid iron supplement for 2 hours
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insulin detemir Levemir
Administer in evening with dinner * if once daily SQ into thigh, upper arm or abdomen Pen in use - store at RT < 86 degrees Vial - can be fridge or RT ** good for 42 days
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rivaroxaban Xarelto
Take with food in evening ** 15 and 20 mg must be with food Tablets can be crushed onto applesauce
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temazepam Restoril
Take 30 minutes before going to bed * with or without food
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oseltamivir Tamiflu
Take with or without food * better with food Suspension * take as is, do not mix with other liquid Capsules can be open and mixed with sweetened liquid with water
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valacyclovir Valtrex
Take with or without food
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labetalol Trandate
Take with or without food but consistent
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ezetimibe Zetia
Take with or without food
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aripiprazole Abilify
Take with or without food
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amphetamine + dextroamphetamine Adderall Adderall XR MyDayis
Adderall * upon awakening before breakfast 30 minutes Adderall XR * with or without food * capsules can be open and sprinkle onto applesauce MyDayis * with or without food but consistent * capsules can be open and sprinkle onto applesauce
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phentermine Adipex-P Lomaira
Adipex-P * take 30 minutes before breakfast or 1 to 2 hours after breakfast Lomaira * 30 minutes prior to meal ** take 3 times a day
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donepezil Aricept
Take with or without food * take in evening just prior to bed
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olmesartan Benicar
Take with or without food
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diclofenac Voltaren
Take with Food to decrease upset stomach
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lisinopril + HCTZ Zestoretic
Take with or without food
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clindamycin Cleocin
Take with Food and full glass of water * food minimize upset stomach * water to minimize throat irritation * don’t lay down for 30 minutes
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metronidazole Flagyl
Take with or without food
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glipizide Glucotrol IR and ER
Glipizide IR * take 30 minutes before food to ensure max reduction in postprandial hyperglycemia Glipizide ER * take with Food (breakfast)
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lamotrigine Lamictal
Take with or without food Don’t chew has bitter taste
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levothyroxine Synthroid Tirosint
Empty stomach 30 to 60 minutes before food * full glass of water Tablets can be crushed and mix with small water and take immediately Capsules- swallow whole do not open Full glass of water to minimize choking * tablets break down rapidly, may stuck in throat
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gemfibrozil Lopid
30 minutes prior to meals *** fenofibrate is taken with food
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benazepril Lotensin
Take with or without food
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ethinyl estradiol + norgestimate Ortho Tri-cyclen
Take with evening meal * to help with Nausea Can be taken with or without food
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metoclopramide Reglan
Take 30 minutes prior to food
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risperidone Risperdal
Take with or without food ODT * let dissolve on tongue then swallow with or without water
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tiotropium Spiriva
Same time each day Rinse mouth to avoid dry mouth Rinse mouth to avoid dry mouth Can rinse device
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verapamil Verelan SR (24 hours) Calan SR (12 hours)
Regular release - take with or without food ** avoid grapefruit juice before or after Verelan SR (24 hrs) * with or without food, swallow whole Calan SR (12 hours) * take with food, swallow whole Take with Food ** to help memory
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hydroxyzine pamoate Vistaril
Take with or without food * tablets and liquid
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meclizine & meclizine chewable Antivert
Take with or without food Chewable tablets * chew well before swallowing, do not swallow whole
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buspirone Buspar
Take with or without food but consistent
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diltiazem * all formulation
Avoid grapefruit or do not significantly increase your grapefruit intake All can be taken with or without food except: Diltiazem (cardizem) direct compression tablets * take before meals and at bedtime * 30 mg tablets- do not crushed Diltia XT er capsules or Dilacor XR 24hr * take on empty stomach
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doxazosin Cardura
Take with or without food * risk of orthostatic hypothesis (dizziness)
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Depakene Valproic acid capsule
With Food to decrease upset stomach Swallow whole to avoid throat irritation
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tolterodine Detrol Detrol LA
Take with or without food
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nitrofurantoin Macrobid Macrodantin
Take with food or milk * better tolerance
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losartan HCTZ Hyzaar
Take with or without food
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propranolol Inderal Inderal LA INNOPRAN XL
Propranolol IR * take before meals and at bedtime INNOPRAN xl * design to administer at 10 pm
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sitagliptin Januvia
With or without food
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pramipexole Mirapex
Take with or without food * food helps with Nausea
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apixaban Eliquis Can tablet be crushed?
With or without food * tablets can be crushed and mix with applesauce or water and juice
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mirtazapine Remeron
With or without food Take in the evening just prior to sleep
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guaifenesin
Take with or without food Full glass of water
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buprenophine and naloxone SL tab Suboxone Zubsolv
Dissolve under tongue, do not swallow whole Do not eat or drink anything until tablet is completely dissolved
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topiramate Topamax Topamax sprinkle
Swallow whole bitter taste, full glass of water (kidney stone) Topamax sprinkle * can swallowing whole without sprinkling * sprinkle onto applesauce or yogurt and swallow without chew
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lisdexamfetamine Vyvanse Vyvanse chewable
Take with or without food in AM Avoid afternoon dose may cause insomnia * capsules can be open and mix with yogurt or juice ** chewable tablet should not be broken in half, do not administer less than 1 intact tablet per day
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Wellbutrin IR
Take with food to decrease upset stomach * dose TID, but at least 6 hours apart not 8 hours apart ** all bupropion formulations is best with Food
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latanoprost Xalatan
Wash hand before and after Remove contact lenses, can be reinserted 15 minutes Tilt head slightly and pull down lower eyelid to form a pocket Close eyes for 1 to 2 minutes, do not blink
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acyclovir Zovirax
** all form can be taken with or without food
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quinapril Accupril
With or without food
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rabeprazole Aciphex
30 to 60 minutes before food
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irbesartan Avapro
Take with or without food
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mupirocin Bactroban
Treated area can be cover with gauze
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ibandronate Boniva
Empty stomach in the morning with a full glass of water At least 1 hour before 1st food, beverage or medications ** very important Do not lay down for at least 1 hour
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ipratropium + albuterol (inhaler) Combivent
Hold breath for at least 10 second ** once puncture- has 3 months expiration
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mirabegron Myrbetriq
Take with food (can be with or without food) and full glass of water Swallow whole- do not chew crush Tablets and suspension- not interchangeable
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butalbital + caffeine + apap Fioricet
Take with or without food Take at first sign of migraines headache
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polyethylene glycol powder Miralax Golyte
Miralax * anytime with or without food * morning suggested by manufacturer * make sure fully dissolved Golyte * start at 4 to 5 pm * take morning dose at least 5 hours before procedure
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terazosin Hytrin
With or without food
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sumatriptan Imitrex
Swallow whole * unpleasant taste do not chew crush
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guanfacine Tenex
Take prior to bed * with or without food
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carbamazepine Tegretol (tablets) Carbatrol (ER capsules) Equatro (capsules- has 3 beads IR, ER and EC)
All formulation ** take with Food to decrease upset stomach Chewable- chew well Carbatrol - capsules can be open and sprinkle onto soft food
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methimazole Tapazole
Same time every day Take with or without food, be consistent
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famotidine Pepcid
Take with or without food
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nifedipine
procardia
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finasteride Proscar
Take with or without food * women of childbearing age should not handle broken tablets
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methotrexate Rheumatrex
Take after food * do not take with milk or food rich in milk (cheese, yogurt) * swallow whole do not crush
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benzonatate Tessalon perles
Swallow whole do not crush or chew *** risk of choking Take with or without food
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risedronate Actonel
Take in morning 30 minutes before 1st food, beverage or medications with PLAIN water Swallow whole while standing or sitting not laying Do not lay down for 30 minutes or until 1st meal
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irbesartan HCTZ Avalide
With or without food
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dicyclomine Bentyl Dicyclomine suspension?
Take with or without food Suspension: mix with equal volume of water prior to administration
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clarithromycin Biaxin IR & Biaxin ER Biaxin suspension?
Take with or without food * take Biaxin ER with Food Biaxin suspension * take with or without food * do not refrigerate suspension
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varenicline Chantix
Take after Food with a full glass of water
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raloxifene Evista
Take with or without food
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insulin lispro Humalog Why humalog JR?
Inject sc only into thigh, abdomen, upper arms or buttocks * do not frig pen currently using * discard in 28 days Humalog Junior * dials dose in 0.5 units
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insulin degludec Tresiba
SQ only * once at the same time * expired in 56 days
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memantine Namenda Namenda ER capsules
Take with or without food * capsules can be open and sprinkle onto applesauce
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nitroglycerin SL tablets and spray
Tablets * place under tongue or buccal pouch, allow to dissolve Nitro spray * spray must be prime * do not shake canister prior to use - may cause bubbles *** spray onto or under tongue and immediately close mouth, do not swallow *** do not spit out or rinse mouth for 5 minutes
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insulin aspart Novolog & Fiasp * are they equivalent
SQ only, make sure pen stays in 6 sec Administer BEFORE meal * pen in used store at RT for 28 days Novolog vs Fiasp * Novolog inject 5 to 10 minutes before meal * Fiasp inject at start of meal or within 20 minutes after meal
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dulaglutide Trulicity I’m traveling, can pen be stored at RT?
SQ only once weekly with or without food Pen can be store at RT for 14 days at less than 86 degrees Place onto skin, slide to unlock, press and hold for 5 to 10 second, you will hear 2 clicks
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nabumetone Relafen
Take with or without food
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ropinorole Requip
Best with food to decrease nausea * can be taken with or without food
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methocarbamol Robaxin
Take with or without food
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clobetasol Temovate Olux foam
Avoid normal skin, apply to affected areas only Do not cover area ** foam - do not spray onto hand for scalp use, can spray directly onto scalp or onto can
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tizanidine Zanaflex
Take with or without Food ** be consistent, can affect drug level
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bisoprolol Zebeta
Take with or without food
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ondansetron Zofran Zofran ODT Zofran liquid
Take with or without food * all dosage form * all are not affected by antacid ** all dosage form are interchangeable Zofran ODT * place tablet on tongue and allow to dissolve, water is not necessary
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olanzapine Zyprexa Zyprexa ODT
Take with or without food ODT - place on tongue and allow to dissolve
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hydralazine Apresoline
With or without food but consistent * can affect drug level
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moxifloxacin Avelox
Take with or without food with full glass of water ** avoid antacid, vitamin, dairy or SUCRALFATE at least 4 hours before adm or 8 hours after adm
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dutasteride Avodart
Take with or without food Swallow whole, do not crush or chew ** content can cause throat irritation * do not adm broken capsules * female of child bearing age should not handle broken capsule
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benztropine Cogentin
With or without food
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adalimumab Humira (Pen)
SQ only, initial injection at doctor’s office Do not shake, can cause damage Site: front of thigh or abdomen (avoid within 2 inches of navel) Pull back syringe, make sure no blood before delivering med Hold pen for 10 second Do not rub injection site
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phenytoin Dilantin capsules Dilantin chewable Dilantin suspension
All can be taken with or without food, but be consistent Chewable: can be chew or swallow whole Capsules can be open and sprinkle onto applesauce
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oxybutynin Ditropan Ditropan XL
Take with Food to avoid stomach upset ** can be taken with or without food
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levetiracetam Keppra Keppra liquid
Take with or without food
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liraglutide Victoza - diabetes Saxenda- weight loss
SQ only once daily with or without food Deliver injection over 6 second *** pen in used can be stored at RT or in frig **
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baclofen Lioresal
Take with food to decrease stomach irritation ** can be taken with or without food
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oxcarbazapine Trileptal
Trileptal IR * take with or without food ER: take on empty, more side effects by taking with food Suspension: can be taken as is or mix with water
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ketoconazole Tablets Shampoo
Can be taken with or without food Shampoo * use only the size of a quarter * work from back of head to side then top
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notriptyline Pamelor
Take with or without food
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hydroxychloroquine Plaquenil
Take with food or milk to decrease stomach irritation
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pantoprazole Protonix
Take 30 to 60 minutes before meal
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phenazopyridine Pyridium
Take with meal or after meal to decrease stomach irritation Take with full glass of water ** most patients will only take for 2 days
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atomoxetine Strattera
Take with or without food, if nausea take with food Swallow capsules whole, do not open capsules ** content can irritate the eye
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metformin + sitagliptin Janumet Janumet XR
Take with food to decrease stomach irritation XR: take at night with dinner, preferable
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empagliflozin Jardiance
Take in morning with or without food
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semaglutide Ozempic
SQ only once weekly with or without food Inject over 6 second ** pen can be stored at RT for 56 days Missed dose: have 5 days to inject missed dose, need at least 48 hours before next dose
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semaglutide (oral) Rybelsus
Take 30 minutes before 1st food, beverage or oral med of the day Take with no more than 4 oz of PLAIN water Swallow tablet whole, don’t crush or break Missed dose: wait until next day to take it
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Ritalin IR tablets (methylphenidate)
Empty stomach 30 minutes before breakfast ** IR - take empty stomach
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Metadate CD & Ritalin LA Methylphenidate capsules: can it be open?
Take with or without food Capsules can be open and sprinkle onto applesauce ** ER - can be taken with or without food
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Ritalin SR Methylphenidate ER tablets
Take with or without food
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Depakote sprinkle capsules
Take with Food May swallow whole intact Sprinkle onto applesauce and swallow whole without chewing
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Depakote ER delayed release tablets
Take with Food to decrease stomach upset Swallow whole to avoid throat irritation
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Depokene syrup
Take with food to decrease upset stomach Do not mix with soda
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Suboxone Film
Before taking medication, drink water to moisten mouth. Place film under tongue * if using 2 films- place on opposite side, do not let them touch each other
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Belbuca Buprenorphine film
Rinse mouth or use tongue to wet inside of cheek Place yellow side against inside cheek Hold in place for 5 second, will take about 30 minutes to dissolve Do not manipulate film once placed Avoid drinking and eating until completely dissolved *** do not chew or swallow film
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Wellbutrin SR
Take with food ** dose twice daily but taken 8 hours apart Do not crush or chew
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Wellbutrin XL
Take in morning with or without food * do not crush or chew
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Aciphex sprinkle
Do not swallow capsules whole intact Open and sprinkle onto soft food or liquid Take 30 minutes before food ** soft food is food you do not need to chew
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Intuniv Guanfacine ER tablets
Take with food, not with high fat meal Swallow whole with water or milk Can be taken in morning or evening

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