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Classification: Urinary Antispasmodic<br />
IFU: Incontinence<br />
Route: oral<br />
Dosage: 2 mg, 4 mg,<br />
Action: blocks a chemical that causes contractions of the bladder<br />
Adverse Reaction: abnormal vision, bloody urine, pain, headache<br />
Interactions: alcohol, Myestenia Gravis, Cns<br />
Diabeta (Glyburide)<br />
Pronunciation: Gli-bur-id<br />
Classification: Sulfonylurea<br />
IFU: Type 2 diabetes mellitus <br />
Route: Orally<br />
Dosage: 2.5 to 5 mg, 1.25 to 20 mg/day, 1.5 to 3 mg, 0.75 to 12mg/day, and 6 mg.<br />
Action: Increases insulin binding and sensitivity at receptor sites, stimulating insulin released<br />
from beta cells in pancreas and reducing blood glucose level.<br />
Adverse Reaction: Dizziness, drowsiness, headache, and weakness.<br />
Interactions: Androgens, chloramphenicol, clofibrate, guanethidine, etc.<br />
Diflucan (Fluconazole)<br />
Pronunciation: floo KOE na zole<br />
Classification: Antifungal<br />
IFU: Fungal Infection<br />
Action: a highly selective inhibitor of fungal cytochrome P450 dependent enzyme lanosterol 14-<br />
α-demethylase. This enzyme functions to convert lanosterol to ergosterol.<br />
Dosage: The recommended dosage is 150 mg as a single oral dose.<br />
Route: Oral and intravenous<br />
Adverse Reaction: Pain, rash, severe blistering<br />
Interactions: Aspirin, benadryl, ibuprofen, and metformin.<br />
Differin (adapalene)<br />
Pronunciation: a DAP a leen<br />
Classification:hyperkeratosis<br />
IFU:Used as gel to be applied to problem areas<br />
Route: Topical gel<br />
Dosage: 0.1% 45g,75g; 0.3% 45g, 75g
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