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Amoxicillin is a penicillin-like antibiotic used to treat
certain infections caused by bacteria, such as pneumonia; bronchitis;
venereal disease (VD); and ear, lung, nose, urinary tract, and skin
infections. Amoxicillin also is used before some surgery or dental work to
prevent infection.

About Amoxicillin

Amoxicillin Directions

Amoxicillin is usually taken every 8 hours (three times a
day). Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and
ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand.
Take amoxicillin exactly as directed. Do not take more or less Amoxicillin
or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor. The tablets should
be crushed or chewed thoroughly before they are swallowed. Continue to
take amoxicillin even if you feel well. Do not stop taking amoxicillin
without talking to your doctor.

Amoxicillin Side Effects

Although side effects from amoxicillin are not common,
they can occur. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or
do not go away: upset stomach, diarrhea, vomiting, or mild skin rash.
If you experience any of the following symptoms while taking Amoxicillin, call
your doctor immediately: severe skin rash, itching, hives, difficulty breathing
or swallowing, wheezing, or vaginal infection.

Amoxicillin Precautions

Before taking Amoxicillin, tell your doctor and pharmacist
if you are allergic to amoxicillin, penicillin, or any other drugs. Tell your
doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications you
are taking, especially other antibiotics, allopurinol (Lopurin),
anticoagulants (‘blood thinners’) such as warfarin (Coumadin), oral
contraceptives, probenecid (Benemid), and vitamins. Tell your doctor if you
have or have ever had kidney or liver disease, allergies, asthma, blood
disease, colitis, stomach problems, or hay fever. Tell your doctor if you
are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you
become pregnant while taking amoxicillin, call your doctor.
If you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the doctor or
dentist that you are taking amoxicillin.

Missed Dose of Amoxicillin

If you miss a dose of Amoxicillin, take the missed dose as
soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost time for the next dose,
skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not take
a double dose to make up for a missed one.

Zithromax is in a class of drugs called macrolide antibiotics.
Zithromax (azithromycin) fights bacteria in your body. Zithromax is used to
treat many different types of bacterial infections, such as bronchitis,
pneumonia, tonsillitis, skin infections, ear infections, and certain sexually
transmitted diseases.

Uses of Zithromax

Zithromax is used to treat mild to moderate infections
caused by certain bacteria. Doctors may occasionally prescribe it for other
reasons.

Zithromax Directions

How much Zithromax you take and how often you take it
depends on many factors, including the condition being treated and the
age and weight of the patient. If you have any questions about the amount
and/or frequency of Zithromax you are taking, talk with your health care
provider. Carefully read the patient leaflet provided with Zithromax and
reread it each time you get this prescription refilled. Take Zithromax exactly
-as prescribed by your health care provider. Zithromax may be taken with or
without food. Do not take antacids that contain magnesium or aluminum at
the same time that you are taking Zithromax. Long-term or repeated use of
Zithromax may cause a second infection. You may need to stop taking Zithromax
and start another medication to treat the second infection. Contact your
doctor if signs of a second infection occur. Take all of the prescribed
medicine. Failure to take all of the Zithromax may prevent complete elimination
of bacteria, allowing the infection to return. If severe diarrhea, stomach
cramps/pain, or bloody stools occur, contact your health care provider at
once. This could be a sign of a serious side effect requiring immediate
medical attention. Do not treat diarrhea without talking to your doctor.
Zithromax may cause dizziness or drowsiness. Use caution while driving or
performing other tasks requiring alertness, coordination, or physical
dexterity. Zithromax may cause sensitivity to sunlight. Avoid prolonged
exposure to the sun and other ultraviolet light. Use sunscreens and wear
protective clothing until tolerance is determined. Do not stop taking
Zithromax without checking with your doctor. Patients with previous medical
conditions should talk with their health care provider before using Zithromax.
Do not take any othe over-the-counter or prescription medications
without talking with your doctor. This includes any herbal preparations
or dietary supplements. Do not take more Zithromax than prescribed unless
advised to do so by your doctor or health care provider.

Zithromax Side Effects

Every medicine can cause side effects, but many people
have no, or minor, side effects. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if any of
the following occurs: Severe: Serious allergic reactions (rash; hives;
difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth,
face, lips, or tongue); severe diarrhea; stomach cramps/pain; bloody stools;
chest pain; dark red raised areas of skin. Adults: Pounding in the chest.
Children: Yellowing of the skin or eyes. Common: Adults: Diarrhea/loose stools;
nausea; stomach pain. Children: Diarrhea/loose stools; stomach pain;
vomiting; nausea; headache. Other: Adults: Indigestion; gas; vomiting;
vaginal infection; dizziness; headache; feeling of a whirling motion;
drowsiness; tiredness; itching; sensitivity to sunlight. Children:
Chest pain; indigestion; constipation; loss of appetite; gas; oral infection;
chills; dizziness; agitation; nervousness; sleeplessness; fever; tiredness;
fungal infection; general body discomfort; pain; increased cough; sore throat;
runny nose; itching; sweating; inflammation of the eye; dry, itchy skin.

Zithromax Precautions

Before using Zithromax, tell your health care provider about
any of the following: if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or
breastfeeding; if you are taking any prescription medicine, nonprescription
medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement; if you have impaired
liver function; if you have any other medical condition.

Missed Dose of Zithromax

If a dose of Zithromax is missed, take it as soon as
possible. If several hours have passed or if it is nearing time for the
next dose, do not double the dose to catch up, unless advised by your doctor.
If more than one dose is missed, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Tamiflu (Tam-ih-flew) is indicated for the treatment of influenza who have had symptoms for
no more than 2 days. Tamiflu belongs to a group of medicines called neuraminidase
inhibitors. These medications attack the influenza virus and prevent it from
spreading inside your body. Tamiflu treats flu at its source by attacking
the virus that causes the flu, rather than simply masking symptoms.

Uses of Tamiflu

Tamiflu (oseltamivir phosphate) is a medication used to treat some types of influenza
and illness caused by the flu viruses (influenza). Oseltamivir is also used to
prevent the flu for those who are exposed, such as the family members of the patient,
thus helping to reduce the chance of getting the flu when there is a flu outbreak in
the community.

Tamiflu Directions

Take Tamiflu orally as directed by your doctor. You may take Tamiflu
with food or milk to minimize stomach upset. Take Tamiflu as soon as flu
symptoms appear or as soon as possible after you have been exposed, possibly
within 48 hours. If you came down with the flu, take Tamiflu twice a
day for 5 days: once in the morning and once in the evening, completing
the entire 10 doses. To prevent the flu, take Tamiflu once a day for at
least 7 days or take it exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Tamiflu
works best if it is kept at a constant level in your body. Therefore,
try to take Tamiflu at a fixed time each day. Stopping Tamiflu too early
may result in a relapse of the infection. Inform your doctor if your condition
worsens or if new symptoms appear.

Tamiflu Side Effects

If nausea occurs, persists, or worsens, tell your doctor as soon as
possible. Notify your doctor immediately if you have any of these rare
but serious side effects: dizziness, vomiting, persistent cough, persistent
weakness, fever, or sore throat.

Tamiflu Precautions

Tamiflu has not been shown to treat flu-like illnesses caused by any
virus other than influenza A and B. Thus, it will not treat stomach flu,
common cold, or other respiratory illnesses, which are not caused by
influenza viruses. There are many types of viruses that cause symptoms
that are not easy to distinguish from flu. Contact your health care
provider if you feel worse or develop new symptoms during or after
treatment, or if your influenza symptoms do not improve after taking Tamiflu.

Penicillin VK is used to treat infections, including: Dental
infection, infections in the heart, middle ear infections, rheumatic fever,
scarlet fever, skin infections, upper and lower respiratory tract infections.
Penicillin VK works against only certain types of bacteria–it is ineffective
against fungi, viruses, and parasites.

About Penicillin VK

Uses of Penicillin VK

Penicillin VK is used to treat infections, including: Dental infection, infections
in the heart, middle ear infections, rheumatic fever, scarlet fever, skin infections,
upper and lower respiratory tract infections. Penicillin VK works against only certain
types of bacteria–it is ineffective against fungi, viruses, and parasites.

Penicillin VK Directions

Penicillin VK may be taken on a full or empty stomach, though it is better absorbed
when the stomach is empty. Be sure to take it for the full time of treatment.

Penicillin VK Side Effects

Side effects cannot be anticipated. If any develop or change in intensity, inform
your doctor as soon as possible. Only your doctor can determine if it is safe for
you to continue taking this medication. Side effects may include:
Anemia, black, hairy tongue, diarrhea, fever, hives, nausea, skin eruptions, stomach
upset or pain, swelling in throat, vomiting.

Penicillin VK Precautions

If you are allergic to either penicillin or cephalosporin antibiotics in any form,
consult your doctor before taking penicillin V. There is a possibility that you are
allergic to both types of medication; and if a reaction occurs, it could be extremely
severe. If you take the drug and feel signs of a reaction, seek medical attention
immediately.

Missed Dose of Penicillin VK

Take your missed dose of Penicillin VK as soon as you remember.
If it is almost time for the next dose, and you
take 2 doses a day, take the one you missed and the next dose 5 to 6 hours later.
If you take 3 or more doses a day, take the one you missed and the next dose 2 to
4 hours later, or double the next dose. Then go back to your regular schedule.

Flumadine (rimantadine hydrochloride) is a synthetic antiviral drug available as a 100 mg film-coated
tablet. Flumadine is indicated for the prophylaxis and treatment of illness caused by various strains
of influenza A virus in adults.

Uses of Flumadine

This medication is an anti-viral used to prevent and treat infections caused by the flu virus.

Flumadine Directions

Take flumadine tablet by mouth as directed. Do not increase your dose or take this more often
than prescribed. For preventing the flu, this is usually taken once or twice a day. To treat the
flu, this is usually given for 5 days. Take this medication for the full time prescribed. Stopping
therapy too soon may result in ineffective treatment.

Flumadine Side Effects

Nausea, stomach upset, nervousness, tiredness, lightheadedness, trouble sleeping and difficulty
concentrating may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, inform your doctor. Notify
your doctor if you develop: skin rash, jaundice (yellowing of the eyes/skin), mood changes,
mental confusion, vision changes. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your
doctor or pharmacist.

Flumadine Precautions

Tell your doctor your medical history, especially: liver or kidney disease, seizures,
blood disorders, any allergies. Use caution driving or operating machinery if this medication
makes you lightheaded. Elderly persons may be more sensitive to the effects of this medication.
Flumadine should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and
benefits with your doctor. It is not known if this medication is excreted into breast milk.
Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

Missed Dose of Flumadine

If you miss a dose of flumadine tablet, take it as soon as remembered; do not take it
if it is near the time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your
usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up.