Micromedex 2.0

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Dry Eye

1.  Use artificial tears as needed and take Omega-3 supplement (EPA, DHA, Flaxseed oil)
     TheraTears Nutrition: 3 capsules daily will help.

2. RX meds include: Restasis, Lotemax

Oral Contraceptive (Birth Control / Hormonal Contraceptive)

General Comparison
http://pharmacistsletter.therapeuticresearch.com/pl/ArticleDD.aspx?cs=&s=PL&pt=2&fpt=31&dd=260706&pb=PL&searchid=40855843&segment=2448

Potency Comparison Chart
http://pharmacistsletter.therapeuticresearch.com/pl/ArticleDD.aspx?cs=&s=PL&pt=6&fpt=31&dd=220415&pb=PL&searchid=40855867#chart

Missed Dose
http://pharmacistsletter.therapeuticresearch.com/pl/ArticleDD.aspx?cs=&s=PL&pt=2&fpt=31&dd=250811&pb=PL&searchid=40855879&segment=1679

NSAID Comparison

High risk of stomach upset: Use Celebrex, Ibuprofen, Meloxicam

High risk of blood clot: Use Aspirin, Naproxen, Piroxicam

Full Article:
http://pharmacistsletter.therapeuticresearch.com.proxy.lib.ohio-state.edu/pl/ArticleDD.aspx?nidchk=1&cs=OSU&s=PL&pt=2&fpt=31&dd=271106&pb=PL&searchid=40367685&segment=3727

Pediatric Oral Antibiotic and Antifungal Suspensions and Liquids

Storage

- Most of them: Store in the fridge.
--> Penicillin & Cephalosporins: just think to store in fridge, except Cefdnir

- Temp temperature only: Clarithromycin, Clindamycin, Cefdnir, Levofloxacin, Voriconazole

Read the full article: 
http://pharmacistsletter.therapeuticresearch.com/pl/ArticleDD.aspx?nidchk=1&cs=&s=PL&pt=2&fpt=31&dd=270303&pb=PL&searchid=40291800&segment=3131pb=PL&searchid=40291800&segment=3131

Constipation Meds Comparison

Serotonin Syndrome

Some signs that you might have serotonin syndrome are: Shakiness Twitching or stiff muscles Shivering Agitation or restlessness Confusion Hallucinations Racing heartbeat Very high or very low blood pressure Goose bumps Diarrhea, nausea, or vomiting Large pupils Some signs of serotonin syndrome that are very serious are: High fever Heavy sweating Severe muscle spasms or rigid muscles Seizures Uneven heartbeat Passing out Call your prescriber right away or go to the emergency room if you think you have serotonin syndrome. Do not wait if you feel really bad or if you are getting worse.

Bowep Prep, Clear Liquid Diet for colonoscopy

Dosing (Mix the powder with warm water, then chill the solution to make it taste better)

Standard-volume (GoLytely, NuLytely, etc)^6-9

Day before colonoscopy: No food for 2 to 4 h. Ingest 240 mL PEG every 10 min till 4 L consumed or rectal output is clear. (Split-dose regimen may improve tolerance. Ingest 2 or 3 L the evening before colonoscopy. Ingest remainder 4 to 6 h before colonoscopy.)^12-16

        ^{Example) At 3 p.m. mix the powder with warm water, put it in the fridge and no solid food after 3 p.m. At 6 p.m. start drink a cup of solution every 10 min. until finishing all}

Low-volume(HalfLytely)¹⁰

Day before colonoscopy: Clear liquid diet. Take 2 bisacodyl tabs (10 mg) with water. After bowel movement or 6 h with no bowel movement, ingest 240 mL PEG every 10 min till 2 L consumed.

       Example) Start clear liquid diet on the day before colonoscopy. At noon, Take 2 bisacody with water and mix the power with warm water, put it in the fridge. At 6 p.m. start drinking a cup of solution every 10 min. until finishing all. 

MoviPrep¹¹⁽No food for 2 to 4 h) if appointment is after 9am, Use Split-dose (my opinion)

1. Split-dose regimen -http://moviprep.salix.com/assets/pdf/moviprep-split-dose-patient-instructions.pdf

Evening before colonoscopy: Ingest 1 L PEG over 1 h (240 mL every 15 min), then 0.5 L clear fluids, THEN

Morning of colonoscopy: Ingest 1 L PEG over 1 h (240 mL every 15 min), then 0.5 L clear fluids at least 1 h prior to colonoscopy.

2. Evening-only regimen http://moviprep.salix.com/assets/pdf/moviprep-evening-dose-patient-instructions.pdf

Evening before colonoscopy: Ingest 1 L PEG over 1 h (240 mL every 15 min). Repeat in 1.5 h. Ingest 1 L of additional clear fluids the evening before colonoscopy

        Example) At 3 p.m. mix the pouch A and B with 1L of warm water, put it in the fridge and no solid food after 3 p.m. At 6 p.m. start drink a cup of solution every 15 min. until finishing 1L of solution, then drink 1/2 liter of clear fluid. Do the same thing in the morning like 7 a.m. at least 1 hour before colonoscopy. 

Clear liquid diet (when HalfLytely used)
Plain water, honey, soft drink like Sprite or Ginger Aid, clear soup, tea or coffee without milk, etc
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/clear-liquid-diet/MY00742/METHOD=print

Sleep, Insomnia medication chart

Go to pharmacistletter, search "insomnia" 

OARRS - Ohio Automated Reporting System

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Antidepressants Comparison