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Prescribed Medications
| 1. | phenytoin(Dilantin , others...) | ||
| 2. | lidocaine(Xylocaine-MPF , others...) | ||
| 3. | atropine(Sal-Tropine , Atreza) | ||
| 4. | cholestyramine(Questran , others...) | ||
| 5. | magnesium sulfate(Sulfamag ) | ||
| 6. | colestipol(Colestid , Colestid Flavored) | ||
| 7. | digoxin immune FAB(Digibind , DigiFab) | ||
| 8. | sodium polystyrene sulfonate(Kayexalate , Kionex) | ||
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Over the Counter Medications
| 1. | charcoal(Charcocaps , others...) | ||
| 2. | magnesium sulfate(Epsom Salt ) | ||
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PHENYTOIN (FEN i toyn) is used to control seizures in certain types of epilepsy. It is also used to prevent seizures during or after surgery.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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PHENYTOIN (FEN i toyn) is used to control seizures in certain types of epilepsy. It is also used to prevent seizures during or after surgery.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Phenytoin is a hydantoin-derivative anticonvulsant.
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PHENYTOIN (FEN i toyn) is used to control seizures in certain types of epilepsy. It is also used to prevent seizures during or after surgery.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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PHENYTOIN (FEN i toyn) is used to control seizures in certain types of epilepsy.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Phenytoin is an anticonvulsant, a drug that acts to prevent seizures. In the United States, phenytoin is sold under the brand name Dilantin.Phenytoin helps prevent some types of seizure activity.
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LIDOCAINE (LYE doe kane) is an anesthetic. It causes loss of feeling in the skin or other tissues. It is used to prevent and to treat pain from some procedures.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Antiarrhythmic agent; an amide-type local anesthetic, class IB agent.
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ATROPINE (A troe peen) is used to reduce saliva and fluid in the respiratory tract. It is also used to treat spasms caused by certain diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Antimuscarinic; a naturally occurring tertiary amine.
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ATROPINE (A troe peen) can help treat many conditions. This medicine is used to reduce saliva and fluid in the respiratory tract during surgery. It is also used to treat insecticide or mushroom poisoning. It can be used in an emergency to treat a slow heartbeat.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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CHARCOAL SUSPENSION (CHAHR kohl suh SPEN shuhn) binds to substances in the stomach. It is used to treat some poisonings or overdoses. If a poisoning or overdose occurs, get emergency help. Do not treat a poisoning or overdose yourself.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Activated charcoal is a fine, black, odorless, and tasteless powder. It is made from wood or other materials that have been exposed to very high temperatures in an airless environment.
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Activated charcoal is a fine, black, odorless, and tasteless powder. It is made from wood or other materials that have been exposed to very high temperatures in an airless environment.
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CHARCOAL (CHAR kole) is a dietary supplement. It is used to absorb gases in the stomach that cause stomach gas. Do not use this supplement to treat poisonings or overdose. The FDA has not approved this supplement for any medical use.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Adsorbent and antidote; destructive distillation residue of organic materials with small particle size, treated to increase adsorptive power.
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Antilipemic agent; bile acid sequestrant.
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CHOLESTYRAMINE (koe LESS tir a meen) is used to lower cholesterol in patients who are at risk of heart disease or stroke. This medicine is only for patients whose cholesterol level is not controlled by diet.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Anticonvulsant parenterally; electrolyte; required cofactor for numerous human enzyme systems.
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COLESTIPOL (koe LES ti pole) is used to lower cholesterol in patients who are at risk of heart disease or stroke. This medicine is only for patients whose cholesterol level is not controlled by diet.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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COLESTIPOL (koe LES ti pole) is used to lower cholesterol in patients who are at risk of heart disease or stroke. This medicine is only for patients whose cholesterol level is not controlled by diet.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Antilipemic agent; bile acid sequestrant.
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DIGOXIN IMMUNE FAB (di JOX in im MUNE fab ) binds to portions of digoxin. It is used to treat an overdose of digoxin or digitoxin.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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A sulfonated cation-exchange resin used for the removal of excess potassium.
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SODIUM POLYSTYRENE SULFONATE (SOE dee um pol ee STYE reen SUHL fuh neyt) takes potassium out of the body by binding to it in the intestines. It is used to treat too much potassium in the body.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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SODIUM POLYSTYRENE SULFONATE (SOE dee um pol ee STYE reen SUHL fuh neyt) takes potassium out of the body by binding to it in the intestines. It is used to treat too much potassium in the body.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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