10.

) CAPTOPRIL
Uses
Captopril is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). It is also used to treat heart failure, protect the kidneys
from harm due to diabetes, and to improve survival after a heart attack.
How to use Captopril
Take this medication by mouth on an empty stomach (at least 1 hour before meals) as directed by your doctor,
usually two to three times a day.
For the treatment of high blood pressure, it may take up to 2 weeks before you get the full benefit of this medication.
For the treatment of heart failure, it may take weeks to months before you get the full benefit of this medication. Tell
your doctor if your condition does not improve or if it worsens (such as your blood pressure readings remain high or
increase).
Side Effects
Dizziness, lightheadedness, or loss of taste may occur as your body adjusts to the medication. Dry cough may also
occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
Tell your doctor right away if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur:fainting, fast heartbeat, symptoms
of a high potassium blood level (such as muscle weakness, slow/irregular heartbeat), signs of infection (such as
fever, chills, persistent sore throat), cloudy urine.
Precautions
Before taking captopril, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to other ACE inhibitors (such as
lisinopril); or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause
allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.
To reduce the risk of dizziness and lightheadedness, get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.
This product may increase your potassium levels. Before using potassium supplements or salt substitutes that
contain potassium, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of this drug, including dizziness and increases in potassium
level.
This medication is not recommended for use during pregnancy.
This medication passes into breast milk but is unlikely to harm a nursing infant. Consult your doctor before breast-
feeding.
INTERACTIONS
Some products that may interact with this drug include: aliskiren, certain drugs that weaken the immune
system/increase the risk of infection (such as everolimus, sirolimus), lithium, drugs that may increase the level of
potassiumin the blood (such as ARBs includinglosartan/valsartan, birth control pillscontaining drospirenone),
sacubitril.

A very serious reaction may occur if you are getting injections for bee/wasp stingallergy (desensitization) and are
also taking captopril. Make sure all your doctors know which medicines you are using.
This product may interfere with certain laboratory tests (including acetone urine test), possibly causing false test
results. Make sure laboratory personnel and all your doctors know you use this drug.
Notes
Do not share this medication with others.
Lifestyle changes such as stress reduction programs, exercise and dietary changes may increase the effectiveness of
this medicine. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about lifestyle changes that might benefit you.
Laboratory and/or medical tests (such askidney function, potassium levels) should be performed periodically to
monitor your progress or check for side effects. Consult your doctor for more details.
Check your blood pressure regularly while taking this medication. Learn how to monitor your own blood pressure at
home, and share the results with your doctor.
Missed Dose
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip themissed dose and
resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up.

14.) AMOXICILLIN
Uses
Amoxicillin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. This medication is a penicillin-type antibiotic. It
works by stopping the growth of bacteria.
How to use Amoxicillin
Take this medication by mouth with or without food as directed by your doctor, usually every 8 or 12 hours. The
dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment.
Drink plenty of fluids while using this medication unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
For the best effect, take this antibiotic at evenly spaced times. To help you remember, take this medication at the
same time(s) every day.
Continue to take this medication until the full prescribed amount is finished, even if symptoms disappear after a few
days. Stopping the medication too early may allow bacteria to continue to grow, which may result in a return of the
infection.
Side Effects
Nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist
promptly.
Amoxicillin can commonly cause a mild rash that is usually not serious. However, you may not be able to tell it
apart from a rare rash that could be a sign of a severe allergic reaction. Therefore, get medical help right away if you
develop any rash.
Precautions
Before taking amoxicillin, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to penicillin or cephalosporin
antibiotics; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause
allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.
Amoxicillin may cause live bacterial vaccines (such as typhoid vaccine) to not work as well. Do not have any
immunizations/vaccinations while using this medication unless your doctor tells you to.
During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. Discuss the risks and benefits with
your doctor.
Amoxicillin passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Interactions
The effects of some drugs can change if you take other drugs or herbal products at the same time. This can increase
your risk for serious side effects or may cause your medications not to work correctly. These drug interactions are
possible, but do not always occur. Your doctor or pharmacist can often prevent or manage interactions by changing
how you use your medications or by close monitoring.
A product that may interact with this drug is: methotrexate.
Although most antibiotics are unlikely to affect hormonal birth control such as pills, patch, or ring, a few antibiotics
(such as rifampin, rifabutin) can decrease their effectiveness. This could result inpregnancy. If you use hormonal
birth control, ask your doctor or pharmacist for more details.
Notes
Do not share this medication with others.
This medication has been prescribed for your current condition only. Do not use it later for another infection unless
your doctor tells you to.

Missed Dose
If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and
resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up.