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| Prescription drugs are displayed in alphabetical order by brand name. Included are one or more dosage forms of the particular medication. The generic
name is listed below the brand name of each prescription medication. A generic name is generally a shortened form of the chemical name of the drug or, in the
case of a combination medication, a list of its active ingredients. For example, if you have been prescribed the antibiotic Amoxil, you will find a detailed
discussion of this medication under its generic name, amoxicillin. If you have been prescribed Darvon Compound-65, you will find your medication discussed in
detail within the "aspirin, caffeine, and propoxyphene combination" profile |
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| The right drug for the right patient in the right dose by the right route at the right time. This rule sums up the decisions made when your doctor gives
you a prescription. You've helped make those decisions by giving a complete medical history: You've informed your doctor of any previous
allergic reactions you've suffered to drugs, foods, or dyes; of any other drugs you may be taking; of any chronic health problems you may have; and |
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| You must use medicine correctly to obtain its full benefit. If you administer drugs improperly, you may not receive their full therapeutic effects.
Furthermore, improper administration can be dangerous. Some drugs may become toxic if used incorrectly. |
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| Following is a list of commonly prescribed Canadian brandname medications and their manufacturers. Also listed are the profile names under
which you can find information about each brandname drug. |
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| Drugs have certain desirable effects--that's why they are taken. The desirable effects of a drug are known as the drug's activity or therapeutic
effects. Drugs, however, have undesirable effects as well. Undesirable effects are called side effects, adverse reactions, or, in some cases, lethal
effects. An adverse reaction is any undesirable effect of a drug. It can range from minor to toxic or lethal. |
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Drug Profiles
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| A drug profile summarizes the most important information about a particular drug. By studying a drug profile, you will learn what to expect from
your medication, when to be concerned about possible side effects, which drugs interact with the drug you are taking, and how to take the drug to
achieve its maximum benefit. Each profile includes the following information: |
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