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contract pharmacy services-pa - lithium carbonate (unii: 2bmd2gna4v) (lithium cation - unii:8h8z5uer66) - lithium is a mood-stabilizing agent indicated as monotherapy for the treatment of bipolar i disorder: - treatment of acute manic and mixed episodes in patients 7 years and older [see clinical studies ( 14 )] - maintenance treatment in patients 7 years and older [see clinical studies ( 14 )] lithium is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to any inactive ingredient in the lithium carbonate tablet or capsule or lithium citrate products [see adverse reactions ( 6)]. risk summary: lithium may cause harm when administered to a pregnant woman. early voluntary reports to international birth registries suggested an increase in cardiovascular malformations, especially for ebstein’s anomaly, with first trimester use of lithium. subsequent case-control and cohort studies indicate that the increased risk for cardiac malformations is likely to be small; however, the data are insufficient to establish a drug-associated risk. there are concerns for

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contract pharmacy services-pa - methocarbamol (unii: 125od7737x) (methocarbamol - unii:125od7737x) - methocarbamol 750 mg - methocarbamol tablets are indicated as an adjunct to rest, physical therapy, and other measures for the relief of discomfort associated with acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions. the mode of action of methocarbamol has not been clearly identified, but may be related to its sedative properties. methocarbamol does not directly relax tense skeletal muscles in man. methocarbamol tablets are contraindicated in patients hypersensitive to methocarbamol or to any of the tablet components.

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contract pharmacy services-pa - clonidine hydrochloride (unii: w76i6xxf06) (clonidine - unii:mn3l5rmn02) - clonidine hydrochloride 0.2 mg - clonidine hydrochloride is indicated in the treatment of hypertension. clonidine hydrochloride may be employed alone or concomitantly with other antihypertensive agents. clonidine hydrochloride tablets should not be used in patients with known hypersensitivity to clonidine (see precautions).

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contract pharmacy services-pa - potassium chloride (unii: 660yq98i10) (potassium cation - unii:295o53k152) - potassium chloride 750 mg - because of reports of intestinal and gastric ulceration and bleeding with extended-release potassium chloride preparations, these drugs should be reserved for those patients who cannot tolerate or refuse to take liquid or effervescent potassium preparations or for patients in whom there is a problem of compliance with these preparations. - for the therapeutic use of patients with hypokalemia, with or without metabolic alkalosis; in digitalis intoxication; and in patients with hypokalemic familial periodic paralysis. if hypokalemia is the result of diuretic therapy, consideration should be given to the use of a lower dose of diuretic, which may be sufficient without leading to hypokalemia. - for the prevention of hypokalemia in patients who would be at particular risk if hypokalemia were to develop, e.g., digitalized patients or patients with significant cardiac arrhythmias. the use of potassium salts in patients receiving diuretics for uncomplicated essential hypertension is often unnecessary when such patien

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contract pharmacy services-pa - ibuprofen (unii: wk2xyi10qm) (ibuprofen - unii:wk2xyi10qm) - ibuprofen 400 mg - carefully consider the potential benefits and risks of ibuprofen tablets and other treatment options before deciding to use ibuprofen. use the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration consistent with individual patient treatment goals (see warnings ). ibuprofen tablets are indicated for relief of the signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. ibuprofen tablets are indicated for relief of mild to moderate pain. ibuprofen tablets are also indicated for the treatment of primary dysmenorrhea. controlled clinical trials to establish the safety and effectiveness of ibuprofen tablets in children have not been conducted. ibuprofen tablets are contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to ibuprofen. ibuprofen tablets should not be given to patients who have experienced asthma, urticaria, or allergic-type reactions after taking aspirin or other nsaids. severe, rarely fatal, anaphylactic-like reactions to nsaids have been reported in such patients (see warnings, anaphylactoid reac

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contract pharmacy services-pa - potassium chloride (unii: 660yq98i10) (potassium cation - unii:295o53k152) - potassium chloride 750 mg - because of reports of intestinal and gastric ulceration and bleeding with controlled-release potassium chloride preparations, these drugs should be reserved for those patients who cannot tolerate or refuse to take liquid or effervescent potassium preparations or for patients in whom there is a problem of compliance with these preparations. - for the treatment of patients with hypokalemia, with or without metabolic alkalosis, in digitalis intoxications, and in patients with hypokalemic familial periodic paralysis. if hypokalemia is the result of diuretic therapy, consideration should be given to the use of a lower dose of diuretic, which may be sufficient without leading to hypokalemia. - for the prevention of hypokalemia in patients who would be at particular risk if hypokalemia were to develop, e.g., digitalized patients or patients with significant cardiac arrhythmias, hepatic cirrhosis with ascites, states of aldosterone excess with normal renal function, potassium-losing nephropathy, and certain diarrheal

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contract pharmacy services-pa - chlordiazepoxide hydrochloride (unii: mfm6k1xwdk) (chlordiazepoxide - unii:6rz6xez3cr) - chlordiazepoxide hci capsules are indicated for the management of anxiety disorders or for the short-term relief of symptoms of anxiety, withdrawal symptoms of acute alcoholism, and preoperative apprehension and anxiety. anxiety or tension associated with the stress of everyday life usually does not require treatment with an anxiolytic. the effectiveness of chlordiazepoxide in long-term use, that is, more than 4 months, has not been assessed by systematic clinical studies. the physician should periodically reassess the usefulness of the drug for the individual patient. chlordiazepoxide hci capsules are contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to the drug. chlordiazepoxide hci capsules are classified by the drug enforcement administration as a schedule iv controlled substance. withdrawal symptoms, similar in character to those noted with barbiturates and alcohol (convulsions, tremor, abdominal and muscle cramps, vomiting and sweating), have occurred following abrupt discontinuance of chlordiazep

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contract pharmacy services-pa - amitriptyline hydrochloride (unii: 26lud4jo9k) (amitriptyline - unii:1806d8d52k) - amitriptyline hydrochloride 25 mg - for the relief of symptoms of depression. endogenous depression is more likely to be alleviated than are other depressive states. amitriptyline hydrochloride is contraindicated in patients who have shown prior hypersensitivity to it. it should not be given concomitantly with monoamine oxidase inhibitors. hyperpyretic crises, severe convulsions, and deaths have occurred in patients receiving tricyclic antidepressant and monoamine oxidase inhibiting drugs simultaneously. when it is desired to replace a monoamine oxidase inhibitor with amitriptyline hydrochloride, a minimum of 14 days should be allowed to elapse after the former is discontinued. amitriptyline hydrochloride should then be initiated cautiously with a gradual increase in dosage until optimum response is achieved. amitriptyline hydrochloride should not be given with cisapride due to the potential for increased qt interval and increased risk for arrhythmia. this drug is not recommended for use during the acute recovery phase following myocardial infa

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contract pharmacy services-pa - trazodone hydrochloride (unii: 6e8zo8lrnm) (trazodone - unii:ybk48bxk30) - trazodone hydrochloride 50 mg - trazodone hydrochloride tablets are indicated for the treatment of depression. the efficacy of trazodone has been demonstrated in both inpatient and outpatient settings and for depressed patients with and without prominent anxiety. the depressive illness of patients studied corresponds to the major depressive episode criteria of the american psychiatric association's diagnostic and statistical manual, iii.a major depressive episode implies a prominent and relatively persistent (nearly every day for at least two weeks) depressed or dysphoric mood that usually interferes with daily functioning, and includes at least four of the following eight symptoms: change in appetite, change in sleep, psychomotor agitation or retardation, loss of interest in usual activities or decrease in sexual drive, increased fatigability, feelings of guilt or worthlessness, slowed thinking or impaired concentration, and suicidal ideation or attempts. trazodone hydrochloride tablets are contraindicated in patients hypersensitive to tra

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contract pharmacy services-pa - benztropine mesylate (unii: wmj8tl7510) (benztropine - unii:1nhl2j4x8k) - benztropine mesylate 1 mg - for use as an adjunct in the therapy of all forms of parkinsonism. useful also in the control of extrapyramidal disorders (except tardive dyskinesia - see precautions) due to neuroleptic drugs (e.g., phenothiazines). hypersensitivity to benztropine mesylate tablets or to any component of the tablets. because of its atropine-like side effects, this drug is contraindicated in pediatric patients under three years of age, and should be used with caution in older pediatric patients.