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Pronunciation |
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(a
SEE toe hye droks am ik AS
id) |
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U.S. Brand
Names |
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Lithostat® |
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Generic
Available |
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No |
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Synonyms |
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AHA |
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Pharmacological Index |
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Urinary Tract Product |
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Use |
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Adjunctive therapy in chronic urea-splitting urinary
infection |
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Pregnancy Risk
Factor |
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X |
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Usual Dosage |
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Oral:
Adults: 250 mg 3-4 times/day for a total daily dose of 10-15 mg/kg/day
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Dietary
Considerations |
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Should be administered 1 hour before or 2 hours after
meals |
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Dental Health: Local
Anesthetic/Vasoconstrictor
Precautions |
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No information available to require special precautions |
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Dental Health:
Effects on Dental Treatment |
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No effects or complications reported |
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Patient
Information |
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Take as directed, preferably 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals. Avoid
alcohol (rash may occur). You may experience increased anxiety, malaise, or
headache; use caution when driving or engaging in hazardous tasks until response
is known. Small frequent meals may reduce incidence of nausea. Report persistent
acute headache, nausea, or vomiting. Pregnancy precautions: Inform
prescriber if you are pregnant. Do not get pregnant or have sex unless using
appropriate barrier contraception while on this medication. This drug may cause
severe fetal defects. Consult prescriber if
breast-feeding. |
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Dosage Forms |
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Tablet: 250 mg |
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