Furozamide
In this video we will provide you with some general information about the drug furosemide for the purpose of
drug education only
This medicine is used to get rid of excess fluid in the body resulting from high blood pressure and heart problems
such as congestive heart failure, this medicine is used only as a prescription and its dosage is as determined by
.the Attending Physician, you will find the exact dose for you in the label on the medicine box
It is taken early in the day, preferably in the morning to avoid night-time urination, in case you forget to take the
dose on its daily schedule, take the missed dose immediately and remember you, and if the next dose is
approaching, skip the missed dose and return to your regular appointments, it is forbidden to take two doses at
.the same time or additional doses
Get emergency medical help if you have any of the signs of an allergic reaction such as rash, redness or swelling
.of the skin, shortness of breath, difficulty swallowing, speech, swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat
There are some side effects that are likely to occur and may vary from patient to patient, such as dizziness,
.headache, constipation, diarrhoea, stomach upset, vomiting, or sensitivity to light
:Tips
Be sure to do the necessary tests such as potassium analysis and kidney function periodically or as prescribed by
.your doctor
You should monitor the fluid in the body by monitoring the weight continuously to avoid dehydration or excess
.fluid in the body
Consult your doctor before using cough, cold, stimulant or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as
.ibuprofen and naproxen
.Contact your doctor immediately if you feel ringing in your ears or any changes in hearing ability
Keep this medicine at room temperature away from sunlight, in a dry and safe place and storage in the toilet is
.prohibited
Pregnancy and lactation
You should tell your doctor, if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding, you should
.consult about the benefits and risks that you and the fetus may be exposed to
Be sure to come to your appointments to follow up on your health condition
Indapamide
In this video, we will provide you with some general information about indapamide for the purpose of drug
education only
This medicine is used in cases of high blood pressure or in cases of fluid retention to get rid of excess, this
medicine is used only as a prescription and its dosage is as determined by the Attending Physician, you will find
.the exact dose for you in the label on the medicine box
This medicine is taken with or without food early in the day, preferably in the morning to avoid nocturnal
urination, in case you forget to take the dose on its daily schedule, take the missed dose immediately and
remember you, and if the next dose is approaching, skip the missed dose and return to your regular
.appointments, it is forbidden to take two doses at the same time or additional doses
Get emergency medical help if you have any of the signs of an allergic reaction such as rash, redness or swelling
.of the skin, shortness of breath, difficulty swallowing, speech, swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat
There are some side effects that are likely to occur, and the percentage of their occurrence may vary from patient
to patient, such as high blood sugar and symptoms appear by feeling thirsty and hungry or feeling dizzy, irregular
body fluids with nutrients such as muscle pain, feeling unwell, irregular heartbeat, feeling very dizzy, there are
also some symptoms on the kidneys, the most important of which is the inability to urinate, or sudden weight
.gain
:Tips
.This medicine may affect some laboratory tests, tell all health care providers that you are taking this medicine
This medicine may cause dizziness, so avoid driving a car or doing other tasks or activities that require you to be
alert, and also get up slowly if you are in a sitting or lying position and pay attention when going up and down
.using the ladder
Consult your doctor before using cough, cold, stimulant or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as
.ibuprofen and naproxen
Keep this medicine at room temperature away from sunlight, in a dry and safe place and storage in the toilet is
.prohibited
Pregnancy and lactation
You should tell your doctor, if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding, you should
.consult about the benefits and risks that you and the fetus may be exposed to
Be sure to come to your appointments to follow up on your health condition
LEVOTHYROXINE
In this video I will provide you with some general information about levothyroxine for the purpose of drug
education only
This medicine is used to supply the body with thyroid hormone in cases of hypothyroidism such as underactive
thyroid, it is also used in the control of thyroid cancer, and in several other medical conditions, this medicine is
used only as a prescription and its dosage is as determined by the Attending Physician, you will find the exact
.dose for you in the label on the medicine box
This medicine is taken: on an empty stomach at least 30 to 60 minutes before breakfast, avoid taking iron
preparations or antacids containing aluminum, magnesium or calcium carbonate during the four hours before or
after taking this medicine, in case you forget to take the dose on its daily schedule, take the missed dose
immediately and remember you, and if the next dose is approaching, skip the missed dose and return to your
.normal appointments, it is forbidden to take two doses at the same time or additional doses
Get emergency medical help if you have any of the signs of an allergic reaction such as rash, redness or swelling
.of the skin, shortness of breath, difficulty swallowing, speech, swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat
Get emergency medical help if you have any of the symptoms of high blood pressure such as severe headache,
dizziness, fainting, change in vision, chest pain, pressure in it, rapid heartbeat, heart rhythm disturbance, weight
.change for unknown reasons, or changes in the menstrual cycle
There are some side effects that are likely to occur and their incidence may vary from patient to patient: such as
hair loss in the first months, it usually returns to normal after a period of use. There may also be changes in
.appetite, weight loss and stomach cramps
:Tips
.It is recommended to perform thyroid analysis periodically
There are some foods and drinks that may affect you when taking this medicine, including milk and dairy
.products, soy flour, walnuts, grapefruit, and high-fiber foods
.This drug may cause bone weakness (osteoporosis) when using high doses
.This drug may affect fertility, fertility problems may cause you to be unable to get pregnant and have children
.It is advisable not to switch between different brands or forms of this medicine without contacting a doctor
Some brands of this drug are packaged in the form of a tablet tape, if this drug comes with a tablet tape, then do
not take it out of the tape until you are ready to take it, it is forbidden to store the drug after taking it out to take
.it at the right time
Keep this medicine at room temperature away from sunlight, in a dry and safe place and storage in the toilet is
.prohibited
Pregnancy and lactation
.You should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding
Be sure to come to your appointments to follow up on your health condition
Methyldopa
In this video I will provide you with some general information about methyldopa for the purpose of drug
education only
This medicine is used to treat high blood pressure, this medicine is used only as a prescription and its dosage is as
prescribed by the Attending Physician, you will find the dose specified for you on the label on the medicine box, in
case you forget to take the dose on its daily schedule, take the missed dose immediately and remember you, and
if the next dose is approaching, skip the missed dose and return to your regular appointments, it is forbidden to
.take two doses at the same time or additional doses
Get emergency medical help if you have any of the signs of an allergic reaction such as rash, redness or swelling
.of the skin, shortness of breath, difficulty swallowing, speech, swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat
Get emergency medical help if you have symptoms that indicate liver problems, such as dark urine, feeling tired,
loss of appetite, stomach pain, light-coloured stools, vomiting, yellowing of the skin or eyes, if you feel very dizzy
or faint, bruises or unknown bleeding, swelling of the legs or arms, significant weight gain, fever, chills or sore
.throat
There are some side effects that are likely to occur and the percentage of their occurrence may vary from patient
.to patient, such as feeling sleepy, headache, feeling exhausted
::Tips
.Do not use this medicine if you are allergic to sulfates and should tell your doctor about it
.Before using the medicine tell the doctor in case you suffer from liver disease
Consult your doctor if you have taken certain medications to treat depression or Parkinson's disease in the past
fourteen days, including: isocarboxazid, phenylzine, selegiline or razagiline, as severe high blood pressure may
.occur
The treatment may cause dizziness, so avoid driving a car or doing other tasks or activities that require you to be
alert, also get up slowly if you are in a sitting or lying position, and pay attention when going up and down using
.the ladder
.Avoid abrupt discontinuation of the drug
.Check your blood pressure as directed by your doctor
Keep this medicine at room temperature away from sunlight, in a dry and safe place and storage in the toilet is
.prohibited
:Pregnancy and lactation
You should tell your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant before using this medicine, or if
.you are breastfeeding
Be sure to come to your appointments to follow up on your health condition
Hydralazine
In this video I will provide you with some general information about hydralazine for the purpose of drug
education only
This medicine is used to treat high blood pressure, and may also be prescribed for other medical reasons such as
heart failure, this medicine is used only as a prescription and its dosage is as determined by the Attending
.Physician, you will find the exact dose for you on the label on the medicine box
This medicine is taken with food or without food, at the same time daily, in case you forget to take the dose on its
daily schedule, take the missed dose immediately and remember you, and if the next dose is approaching, skip
the missed dose and return to your regular appointments, it is forbidden to take two doses at the same time or
.additional doses
Get emergency medical help if you have any of the signs of an allergic reaction such as rash, redness or swelling
.of the skin, shortness of breath, difficulty swallowing, speech, swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat
Get emergency medical help if you have symptoms of lupus such as rash on the cheeks, pain in the joints and
muscles, easy exposure to sunburn or swelling in the arms or legs, and also get emergency medical help if you
lose the ability to urinate or experience severe dizziness or fainting, if you feel chest pain or rapid heartbeat, if
.you experience an unusual sensation of numbness and tingling, or fever
There are some side effects that are likely to occur and may vary from patient to patient, such as headache,
.diarrhoea, stomach upset or vomiting, or loss of appetite
:Tips
Before using this medicine, tell your doctor if you have a heart disease, or if you have a rheumatic heart disease
.that has affected one of the heart valves
When you first start using this medicine, check your blood pressure continuously, and stay away from activities
.that require you to be vigilant, such as driving a car, until you notice the effect of this medicine on you
To reduce the likelihood of feeling dizzy or fainting, get up slowly if you are in a sitting or lying position, pay
attention when going up and down using the ladder
Keep this medicine at room temperature away from sunlight, in a dry and safe place and storage in the toilet is
.prohibited
Pregnancy and lactation
You should tell your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant before using this medicine, or if
.you are breastfeeding
Be sure to come to your appointments to follow up on your health condition
Diltiazm
In this video I will provide you with some general information about the drug for the purpose of drug education
only
This medicine is used to treat hypertension, stable angina pectoris, this medicine is used only as a prescription
and its dosage is as prescribed by the Attending Physician, you will find the exact dose for you in the label on the
.medicine box
This medicine is taken with or without food at the same time of the day, in case you forget to take the dose on its
daily schedule, take the missed dose immediately and remember you, and if the next dose is approaching, skip
the missed dose and return to your regular appointments, it is forbidden to take two doses at the same time or
.additional doses
.Tell your doctor before you take this drug if you are allergic to this drug
Get emergency medical help if you have any of the signs of an allergic reaction such as rash, redness or swelling
.of the skin, shortness of breath, difficulty swallowing, speech, swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat
There are some side effects that are likely to occur and the percentage of their occurrence may vary from patient
to patient such as: headache, fainting, dizziness, heart rhythm disturbance, low blood pressure, peripheral edema
.(fluid retention inside the body tissues)
:Tips
Tell your doctor if you have any of the following health problems: fluid in the lungs, low blood pressure, recent
.heart attacks
You should tell your doctor if you are using one of these medications (ivabradine, rifampin, non-steroidal anti-
.inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen naproxen) before using diltiazem to avoid drug interactions
.Avoid eating grapefruit with the dosage
To reduce the likelihood of feeling dizzy or fainting, get up slowly if you are in a sitting or lying position, pay
.attention when going up and down using the ladder
Keep this medicine at room temperature away from sunlight, in a dry and safe place and storage in the toilet is
.prohibited
Pregnancy and lactation
You should not take this medicine if you are pregnant, and consult your doctor before taking it if you are
.breastfeeding
Be sure to come to your appointments to follow up on your health condition
Carbamazepine
In this video I will provide you with some general information about carbamazepine medication for the purpose
of drug education only
This medicine is used to treat epileptic seizures, to treat pain caused by a problem in the facial nerve, and also to
treat bilateral disorders, this medicine is used only as a prescription and its dosage is as prescribed by the
.Attending Physician, you will find the exact dose for you in the label on the medicine box
This medicine is taken after eating at the same time of the day, in case you forgot to take the dose on its daily
schedule, take the missed dose immediately and remember you, and if the next dose is approaching, skip the
missed dose and return to your regular appointments, it is forbidden to take two doses at the same time or
.additional doses
.Tell your doctor before you take this drug if you are allergic to this drug
Get emergency medical help if you have any of the signs of an allergic reaction such as rash, redness or swelling
.of the skin, shortness of breath, difficulty swallowing, speech, swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat
Get emergency medical help if you have symptoms of low sodium levels such as headaches, difficulty
concentrating, memory problems, feeling disoriented, weakness, epileptic seizures or a change in balance, or if
you have any symptoms of kidney problems such as inability to urinate, blood in the urine, significant weight gain,
.or urine turning dark
There are some side effects that are likely to occur and may vary from patient to patient, such as dizziness,
drowsiness, lethargy, asthenia, hallucinations, seizures, difficulty walking, stomach upset or vomiting, dry mouth,
.constipation
Tips
.Tell your doctor if you have any of the following health problems: kidney disease, bone marrow disease
.Consult your doctor if you often consume grapefruit juice or grapefruit fruits
Do not stop taking this drug suddenly without contacting the doctor, as your risk of having epileptic seizures may
increase, and if you need to refrain from this drug, you will need to refrain from it gradually as ordered by your
.doctor
You should tell your doctor if you are using one of these medications: (isocroboxazide, phenylzine, selegiline,
razagiline) severe high blood pressure may occur, or if you are using treatment for hepatitis C or HIV before using
carbamazepine to avoid drug interactions
Hormonal birth control pills may not work to prevent pregnancy, so you should use other methods of
.contraception, such as condoms, while taking carbamazepine
Keep this medicine at room temperature away from sunlight, in a dry and safe place and storage in the toilet is
.prohibited
Pregnancy and lactation
You should not take this medicine if you are pregnant, and consult your doctor before taking it if you are
.breastfeeding
Be sure to come to your appointments to follow up on your health condition
Phenytoin
In this video I will provide you with some general information about phenytoin medication for the purpose of
drug education only
This drug is used to control certain types of epileptic seizures. This medicine is used only as a prescription and its
dosage is as prescribed by the Attending Physician, you will find the exact dose for you on the label on the
.medicine box
This medicine is taken at the same time of the day while avoiding chewing or breaking, you should not take this
treatment with antacids, in case you forget to take the dose on its daily schedule, take the missed dose
immediately and remember you, and if the next dose is approaching, skip the missed dose and return to your
.regular appointments, it is forbidden to take two doses at the same time or additional doses
Get emergency medical help if you have any of the signs of an allergic reaction such as rash, redness or swelling
.of the skin, shortness of breath, difficulty swallowing, speech, swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat
Get emergency medical help if you have any of the signs of an acute skin reaction (Steve Johnson syndrome) such
as redness of the skin, swelling, blistering, redness of the eyes or sores in the mouth, throat, nose or eyes, and get
emergency medical help if you have any of the following: difficulty walking, difficulty controlling body
movements, acute muscle pain, blurred speech, unusual numbness or tingling sensation, unknown bruising or
bleeding, swollen glands, abnormal heartbeat, panic attacks, mood or behaviour changes, the presence of suicidal
.thoughts or actions
There are some side effects that may occur and the percentage of their occurrence may vary from patient to
patient, such as feeling dizzy or sleepy, sleep problems, stomach upset or vomiting, constipation, headache and a
.change in the ability to taste
::Tips
.Tell the doctor if you have an irregular heartbeat
.Tell the doctor if you are taking Delavirdine medication
.Do not abruptly stop taking the drug without informing the doctor
.Check the level of treatment in your blood according to the doctor's instructions
.If you suffer from high blood sugar, you should closely monitor your blood sugar
This medicine may cause bones to weaken and increase the likelihood of fracture, so tell your doctor immediately
.if you feel bone pain
.Avoid driving or other activities that require mental alertness until you notice how treatment is affecting you
This drug interferes with hormonal contraceptives, so another method of contraception should be used, such as
.condoms
Keep this medicine at room temperature away from sunlight, in a dry and safe place and storage in the toilet is
.prohibited
:Pregnancy and lactation
Before using this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, as it
.may cause harm to the fetus, or if you are breastfeeding
Be sure to come to your appointments to follow up on your health condition
Allopurinol
In this video I will provide you with some general information about allopurinol medication for the purpose of
drug education only
This medicine is used in cases of gout, it lowers the level of uric acid in the blood, this medicine is used only as a
prescription and its dosage is as prescribed by the Attending Physician, you will find the exact dose for you in the
.label on the medicine box
This medicine is taken after eating, continue taking the medicine for the period specified by your doctor, even if
you feel better, continue taking it even if you have a gout attack, in case you forget to take the dose on its daily
schedule, take the missed dose immediately and remember you, and if the next dose is approaching, skip the
missed dose and return to your regular appointments, it is forbidden to take two doses at the same time or
.additional doses
Get emergency medical help if you have any of the signs of an allergic reaction such as rash, redness or swelling
.of the skin, shortness of breath, difficulty swallowing, speech, swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat
Get emergency medical help if you have symptoms of kidney problems such as inability to urinate, change in the
amount of urine, blood in the urine, significant weight gain, back or abdominal pain, or blood in the urine, and get
.emergency medical help if you have eye irritation, vision changes, or new or worsening joint pain
There are some side effects that are likely to occur and the percentage of their occurrence may vary from patient
.to patient, such as: feeling sleepy, diarrhoea, nausea
:Tips
Avoid driving a car or doing other tasks or activities that require you to be vigilant until you notice how this drug
.affects you
.Follow the diet plan prescribed for you by your attending physician
.Be sure to consume a large amount of caffeine-free liquids unless your doctor advises you to eat less
Keep this medicine at room temperature away from sunlight, in a dry and safe place and storage in the toilet is
.prohibited
Pregnancy and lactation
You should tell your doctor, if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding, you should
.consult about the benefits and risks that you and the fetus may be exposed to
Be sure to come to your appointments to follow up on your health condition