DISPENSING LEC FINALS

GN: Amlodipine

• With or without food: Can be taken with or without food.

• Best time to take: Once daily, usually in the morning.

• Indication: Used to treat high blood pressure and angina (chest pain).

• Drug interactions: Caution with other blood pressure medications, grapefruit juice (can increase amlodipine levels).

• Uses: Lowers blood pressure and improves blood flow

Ambesyl

GN: Salbutamol Inhaler

• With or without food: Not applicable (inhaler).

• Best time to take: As needed for quick relief of asthma symptoms.

• Indication: Used for relief of bronchospasm in asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

• Drug interactions: Caution with betablockers, diuretics, and some antidepressants.

• Uses: Opens airways to ease breathing during asthma attacks or COPD flare-ups.

Asmacaire

GN: Alendronate Sodium

• With or without food: Take on an empty stomach with a full glass of water at least 30 minutes before food or drink.

• Best time to take: In the morning, staying upright for at least 30 minutes after. • Indication: Used to prevent and treat osteoporosis.

• Drug interactions: Avoid with antacids, calcium supplements, and certain NSAIDs, which can interfere with absorption.

• Uses: Helps to strengthen bones and prevent fractures.

Aldren

GN: Metformin HCl

• With or without food: Best taken with meals to reduce gastrointestinal side effects.

• Best time to take: With breakfast and dinner, or as prescribed.

• Indication: Used to manage blood sugar in type 2 diabetes.

• Drug interactions: Caution with alcohol, diuretics, and certain other diabetes medications.

• Uses: Controls blood sugar levels and improves insulin sensitivity.

Glucophage

GN: Omeprazole

• With or without food: Typically taken on an empty stomach, 30 minutes before a meal.

• Best time to take: Usually once daily before breakfast.

• Indication: Treats gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), ulcers, and other acid-related stomach issues.

• Drug interactions: Caution with certain HIV medications, blood thinners, and antifungal medications.

• Uses: Reduces stomach acid to relieve symptoms of GERD and ulcers

Mepracid

GN: Multivitamins

• With or without food: Can be taken with or without food, but taking with food may help absorption.

• Best time to take: Once daily, usually in the morning with breakfast.

• Indication: Supplement to support general health and prevent vitamin/mineral deficiencies.

• Drug interactions: Can interact with certain medications, like antibiotics or diuretics.

• Uses: Supports overall health by providing essential vitamins and minerals.

Centrum Silver

GN: Vitamin D

• With or without food: Best absorbed with a meal containing fat.

• Best time to take: Daily or weekly, as prescribed.

• Indication: Used to treat or prevent vitamin D deficiency.

• Drug interactions: Caution with certain heart medications, corticosteroids, and diuretics.

• Uses: Supports bone health and immune function by aiding calcium absorption.

Pharex Cholecalciferol

• With or without food: Best taken with food to minimize stomach upset.

• Best time to take: As needed for pain relief, spaced out as directed.

• Indication: Pain relief, inflammation, fever.

• Drug interactions: Caution with blood thinners, other NSAIDs, and corticosteroids.

• Uses: Treats mild to moderate pain, inflammation, and fever

Ibuprofen

• With or without food: Typically taken with breakfast or the first main meal.

• Best time to take: Once daily with breakfast.

• Indication: Used to manage blood sugar in type 2 diabetes.

• Drug interactions: Caution with other diabetes medications, beta-blockers, and some diuretics.

• Uses: Lowers blood sugar by stimulating insulin release

Glyburide

• With or without food: Can be taken with or without food.

• Best time to take: Typically at bedtime.

• Indication: Treats symptoms of Alzheimer's disease.

• Drug interactions: Avoid with certain antifungals, NSAIDs, and some anticholinergic drugs.

• Uses: Improves cognitive function and memory in Alzheimer’s disease.

Donepezil

• With or without food: Can be taken with or without food.

• Best time to take: Usually in the morning to avoid nighttime urination.

• Indication: Reduces fluid retention (edema) and treats high blood pressure.

• Drug interactions: Avoid with certain heart medications, corticosteroids, and NSAIDs.

• Uses: Helps reduce fluid buildup, lowers blood pressure.

Furosemide

• With or without food: Best taken with food to minimize stomach upset.

• Best time to take: Once daily, often in the morning or as needed.

• Indication: Pain relief, fever, inflammation, heart attack, and stroke prevention.

• Drug interactions: Avoid with blood thinners, certain NSAIDs, and alcohol.

• Uses: Reduces pain, inflammation, and prevents blood clots

Aspirin

• With or without food: Can be taken with or without food. • Best time to take: Once daily, typically in the morning.

• Indication: Used to treat high blood pressure.

• Drug interactions: Caution with potassium supplements, diuretics, and NSAIDs.

• Uses: Lowers blood pressure and improves heart health.

Telmisartan

• With or without food: Can be taken with or without food.

• Best time to take: Once daily, usually in the evening.

• Indication: Lowers cholesterol and triglyceride levels.

• Drug interactions: Avoid with other cholesterol medications, certain antifungals, and blood thinners.

• Uses: Reduces cholesterol and risk of heart disease.

Rosuvastatin

• With or without food: Usually taken with meals.

• Best time to take: With each main meal (three times daily).

• Indication: Used in patients with chronic kidney disease to supplement amino acids.

• Drug interactions: Caution with calcium supplements or medications affecting calcium levels.

• Uses: Helps manage malnutrition in chronic kidney disease.

Ketosteril

• With or without food: Can be taken with or without food.

• Best time to take: Once daily, at the same time each day

• Indication: Reduces the risk of stroke, heart attack, and other heart issues.

• Drug interactions: Avoid with certain NSAIDs, blood thinners, and proton pump inhibitors.

• Uses: Prevents blood clots in heart and stroke patients.

Clopidogrel

• With or without food: Best taken with meals to reduce gastrointestinal side effects.

• Best time to take: With breakfast and dinner, or as prescribed.

• Indication: Used to manage blood sugar in type 2 diabetes.

• Drug interactions: Caution with alcohol, diuretics, and certain other diabetes medications.

• Uses: Controls blood sugar levels and improves insulin sensitivity.

Metformin RX

• With or without food: Take with breakfast or the first main meal.

• Best time to take: Once daily with breakfast.

• Indication: Used for blood sugar control in type 2 diabetes.

• Drug interactions: Caution with betablockers, NSAIDs, and some diuretics.

• Uses: Lowers blood sugar by stimulating insulin release.

Glimepiride

• With or without food: Can be taken with or without food.

• Best time to take: Once daily, at the same time each day.

• Indication: Treats high blood pressure and heart failure.

• Drug interactions: Caution with potassium supplements, diuretics, and NSAID

• Uses: Lowers blood pressure and protects the heart.

Lisinopril

• With or without food: Can be taken with or without food.

• Best time to take: Once daily, usually in the morning.

• Indication: Used to manage blood sugar in type 2 diabetes.

• Drug interactions: Caution with other diabetes medications and diuretics.

• Uses: Lowers blood sugar and may reduce cardiovascular risk.

Empagliflozin/Linagliptin (Combination)

• With or without food: Usually taken with food to aid absorption. • Best time to take: As directed, often with meals.

• Indication: Used to treat or prevent kidney stones and correct electrolyte imbalances.

• Drug interactions: Caution with potassium-sparing diuretics and ACE inhibitors.

• Uses: Helps maintain electrolyte balance and prevents kidney stones.

Potassium Citrate, Magnesium Citrate

• With or without food: Can be taken with or without food, but zinc is often better absorbed on an empty stomach.

• Best time to take: As directed.

• Indication: Theobromine is sometimes used as a bronchodilator, while zinc gluconate supports immune function.

• Drug interactions: Zinc may interfere with antibiotics; consult a doctor.

• Uses: Theobromine is used for respiratory support, and zinc supports immunity and wound healing

Theobromine, Zinc Gluconate

• With or without food: Not applicable (eye drops).

• Best time to take: As prescribed, typically once or twice daily.

• Indication: Used to lower intraocular pressure in glaucoma.

• Drug interactions: Avoid using with oral beta-blockers and certain antihypertensive medications.

• Uses: Reduces eye pressure to prevent optic nerve damage in glaucoma.

Brimonidine, Timolol Maleate (Eye Drops)

• With or without food: Can be taken with or without food.

• Best time to take: Usually in the evening for best effect.

• Indication: Used to lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels.

• Drug interactions: Avoid with grapefruit juice, certain antibiotics, and antifungals.

• Uses: Reduces cholesterol levels to lower cardiovascular risk.

Simvastatin

• With or without food: Can be taken with or without food.

• Best time to take: In the morning to avoid frequent urination at night.

• Indication: Used to treat high blood pressure and fluid retention.

• Drug interactions: Caution with NSAIDs, blood pressure medications, and lithium.

• Uses: Lowers blood pressure and reduces fluid buildup in the body.

Hydrochlorothiazide

• With or without food: Typically taken with water, away from other medications to prevent interactions.

• Best time to take: As directed, often between meals

• Indication: Used to relieve heartburn, acid indigestion, and metabolic acidosis.

• Drug interactions: Avoid with certain diuretics, antibiotics, and antifungals.

• Uses: Neutralizes stomach acid and corrects acidosis.

Sodium Bicarbonate

• With or without food: Best taken with or immediately after a meal.

• Best time to take: Once or twice daily, as prescribed.

• Indication: Treats high blood pressure, angina, and heart rhythm disorders.

Drug interactions: Avoid with certain antidepressants, other beta-blockers, and calcium channel blockers.

• Uses: Lowers blood pressure, reduces heart workload, and regulates heart rate.

Metoprolol

• With or without food: Can be taken with or without food.

• Best time to take: Once daily, usually in the evening.

• Indication: Used to lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels.

• Drug interactions: Avoid with grapefruit juice, certain antibiotics, and antifungals.

• Uses: Reduces cholesterol and lowers risk of heart disease

Atorvastatin

GN: Perindopril + Indapamide

• With or without food: Can be taken with or without food, ideally in the morning.

• Best time to take: Once daily, usually in the morning.

• Indication: Used to treat high blood pressure.

• Drug interactions: Avoid with potassium supplements, NSAIDs, and certain diuretics.

• Uses: Lowers blood pressure and reduces fluid buildup

Coversyl Plus

GN: Metformin + Glimepiride

• With or without food: Best taken with meals to reduce stomach upset.

• Best time to take: With breakfast, or as directed.

• Indication: Used to control blood sugar in type 2 diabetes.

• Drug interactions: Caution with alcohol, beta-blockers, and other diabetes medications.

• Uses: Lowers blood sugar by improving insulin sensitivity and stimulating insulin release.

Glycomet GP

• With or without food: Can be taken with or without food.

• Best time to take: Once daily, at the same time each day.

• Indication: Used to treat high blood pressure.

• Drug interactions: Caution with potassium supplements, diuretics, and NSAIDs.

• Uses: Lowers blood pressure, protecting the heart and kidneys.

Olmesartan

GN: Clonazepam

• With or without food: Can be taken with or without food.

• Best time to take: As prescribed, typically in the evening for anxiety or at set times for seizure control.

• Indication: Used to treat anxiety disorders and epilepsy.

• Drug interactions: Avoid with alcohol, other CNS depressants, and certain antidepressants.

• Uses: Reduces anxiety and prevents seizures by calming the brain.

Clonotril

• With or without food: Can be taken with or without food.

• Best time to take: As directed, usually once daily.

• Indication: Used to treat angina (chest pain).

• Drug interactions: Avoid with certain antibiotics, antifungals, and other heart medications.

• Uses: Relaxes blood vessels, improving blood flow and reducing chest pain

Bepridil

• With or without food: Best taken on an empty stomach for better absorption.

• Best time to take: As directed, usually spaced evenly throughout the day.

• Indication: Antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections.

• Drug interactions: Caution with birth control pills and certain blood thinners.

• Uses: Treats various bacterial infections.

penicillin

• With or without food: Can be taken with or without food, but with water to prevent kidney stones.

• Best time to take: As prescribed, evenly spaced doses.

• Indication: Antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections, particularly urinary tract infections.

• Drug interactions: Caution with blood thinners, diuretics, and certain diabetes medications.

• Uses: Treats infections, especially urinary, respiratory, and gastrointestinal.

Sulfamethoxazole (often combined with Trimethoprim

• With or without food: Usually taken with food for better absorption.

• Best time to take: Once daily, typically with a meal.

• Indication: Supplement to prevent or treat calcium deficiency.

• Drug interactions: Caution with antibiotics, iron supplements, and thyroid medications.

• Uses: Supports bone health and prevents osteoporosis

Caltrate Plus (Calcium + Vitamin D and other minerals)

• With or without food: Not dependent on meals but should be injected at the same time each day.

• Best time to take: Once daily, usually in the evening.

• Indication: Used to control blood sugar in diabetes.

• Drug interactions: Caution with other diabetes medications and beta-blockers.

• Uses: Provides long-lasting blood sugar control.

Insulin Glargline

• With or without food: Can be taken with or without food.

• Best time to take: Once daily, usually in the evening.

• Indication: Lowers cholesterol and triglyceride levels.

• Drug interactions: Avoid with certain antibiotics and antifungals.

• Uses: Reduces cholesterol and lowers cardiovascular risk.

Pravastatin

• With or without food: Can be taken with or without food.

• Best time to take: Once daily, at the same time each day.

• Indication: Used to treat high blood pressure and protect the kidneys.

• Drug interactions: Avoid with potassium supplements, NSAIDs, and diuretics

• Uses: Lowers blood pressure and protects the heart and kidneys.

Losartan

• With or without food: Best taken after meals to minimize stomach upset.

• Best time to take: Once or twice daily as prescribed.

• Indication: Used to treat gout and prevent uric acid buildup.

• Drug interactions: Caution with blood thinners and certain antibiotics.

• Uses: Reduces uric acid levels to prevent gout flares.

Allopurinol

• With or without food: Can be taken with or without food.

• Best time to take: Once or twice daily as directed.

• Indication: Used to treat angina (chest pain) and improve heart function.

• Drug interactions: Avoid with other antianginal medications or drugs that affect heart rhythm.

• Uses: Improves energy production in heart cells and helps prevent angina.

Trimetazidine MR

• With or without food: Typically taken with meals.

• Best time to take: As prescribed, often with each meal.

• Indication: Used to manage protein malnutrition in patients with chronic kidney disease.

• Drug interactions: Caution with other supplements or medications affecting kidney function.

• Uses: Supports protein intake without overloading the kidneys with nitrogen waste

Ketoanalogues with Amino Acids

• With or without food: Can be taken with or without food.

• Best time to take: Once daily, usually in the evening.

• Indication: Treats symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in men.

• Drug interactions: Caution with other medications for BPH or erectile dysfunction.

• Uses: Shrinks the prostate and helps with urination by relaxing prostate muscles.

• With or without food: Can be taken with or without food.

• Best time to take: Once daily, usually in the evening.

• Indication: Treats symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in men.

• Drug interactions: Caution with other medications for BPH or erectile dysfunction.

• Uses: Shrinks the prostate and helps with urination by relacing the prostate muscle

Dutasteride + tamsulosin

• With or without food: Best taken with food for better absorption.

• Best time to take: Once or twice daily, usually with meals.

• Indication: Supports heart health and reduces inflammation.

• Drug interactions: Caution with blood thinners.

• Uses: Lowers triglycerides, improves cardiovascular health, and reduces inflammation.

Omega-3 Fish Oil

• With or without food: Can be taken with or without food.

• Best time to take: Once daily, usually in the morning.

• Indication: Used to manage blood sugar levels in type 2 diabetes.

• Drug interactions: Caution with other diabetes medications and diuretics.

• Uses: Lowers blood sugar by increasing glucose excretion through the urine.

Dapagliflozin

• With or without food: Can be taken with or without food.

• Best time to take: Once daily, usually in the morning.

• Indication: Used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.

• Drug interactions: Avoid with other blood pressure medications and some antidepressants.

• Uses: Lowers blood pressure and improves heart function by relaxing blood vessels.

Nebivolol HCl

• With or without food: Can be taken with or without food.

• Best time to take: Once daily, preferably at the same time each day. • Indication: Used to lower uric acid levels in gout patients.

• Drug interactions: Caution with certain heart medications and other gout drugs.

• Uses: Reduces uric acid levels to prevent gout attacks

Febuxostat

• With or without food: Can be taken with or without food, but best with meals to reduce stomach upset.

• Best time to take: Once daily, as prescribed.

• Indication: Used to lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels.

• Drug interactions: Caution with other cholesterol-lowering medications and blood thinners. • Uses: Lowers bad cholesterol (LDL) and triglycerides

fenofibrate

• With or without food: Can be taken with or without food.

• Best time to take: As needed for pain relief or fever, spaced out as directed.

• Indication: Pain reliever and fever reducer.

• Drug interactions: Avoid with other medications containing acetaminophen or alcohol.

• Uses: Relieves mild to moderate pain and reduces fever

Acetaminophen

• With or without food: Typically taken with food.

• Best time to take: As directed by the healthcare provider.

• Indication: Used for hormone replacement therapy in women.

• Drug interactions: Caution with other hormone treatments or anticoagulants.

• Uses: Used to manage symptoms of menopause or for certain fertility treatments.

Luten Capsule

• With or without food: Can be taken with or without food.

• Best time to take: Once daily, at the same time each day.

• Indication: Used to treat high blood pressure and protect kidney function.

• Drug interactions: Caution with potassium supplements, diuretics, and NSAIDs.

• Uses: Lowers blood pressure and protects kidneys, especially in diabetic patients.

Irbesartan

• With or without food: Best taken with meals to reduce gastrointestinal upset.

• Best time to take: Typically with breakfast and dinner.

• Indication: Used for managing blood sugar in type 2 diabetes.

• Drug interactions: Caution with other diabetes medications and alcohol.

• Uses: Lowers blood sugar through two mechanisms: improving insulin sensitivity and stimulating insulin release.

Vildagliptin + Metformin

• With or without food: Best taken on an empty stomach for better absorption, butcan be taken with food to minimize stomach upset.

• Best time to take: Once daily, typically in the morning.

• Indication: Used to treat iron deficiency anemia and folate deficiency.

• Drug interactions: Avoid with calcium supplements and some antibiotics.

• Uses: Supplements iron and folate to improve red blood cell production.

Ferrous Sulfate + Folic Acid (PO)

• With or without food: Injected (not taken orally).

• Best time to take: As prescribed, typically 1-3 times a week.

• Indication: Used to treat anemia, especially in patients with chronic kidney disease or those undergoing chemotherapy.

• Drug interactions: Caution with other anemia medications or blood thinners. • Uses: Stimulates red blood cell production to treat anemia.

Erythropoietin

• With or without food: Can be taken with or without food.

• Best time to take: Typically, twice daily, as prescribed.

• Indication: Anticoagulant used to prevent blood clots.

• Drug interactions: Caution with other blood thinners, NSAIDs, and certain antibiotics. • Uses: Prevents and treats blood clots, reducing the risk of stroke and deep vein thrombosis.

Apixaban

• With or without food: Best taken with food to reduce the risk of low blood pressure.

• Best time to take: Once or twice daily, as prescribed.

• Indication: Used to treat high blood pressure, heart failure, and prevent heart attack complications.

• Drug interactions: Avoid with other blood pressure medications and certain antidepressants.

• Uses: Lowers blood pressure and improves heart function.

Carvedilol

• With or without food: Take on an empty stomach, ideally 30-60 minutes before breakfast.

• Best time to take: Once daily, typically in the morning.

• Indication: Used to treat hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid).

• Drug interactions: Avoid with calcium, iron supplements, and certain antacids. • Uses: Replaces thyroid hormone to regulate metabolism.

Levothyroxine

With or without food: Best taken with food for better absorption of calcium.

• Best time to take: Once or twice daily, typically with meals.

• Indication: Used to support bone health, prevent osteoporosis, and supplement calcium and vitamin D.

• Drug interactions: Caution with other calcium supplements, iron supplements, and some heart medications (like digoxin). • Uses: Provides essential calcium and vitamin D to maintain strong bones and prevent bone-related conditions like osteoporosis

Caltrate Advance