pharmacology
Olivia james 
pharm-dosagemap.docx
Medication and schedule plans
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Medication
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Schedule’s Times (AM’s) |
PM’S |
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Escitalopram |
1 tab once a day PO @ 7am after breakfast |
No evenings. This can be taking either in the morning or evening. |
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Ibuprofen |
1 tab PO @ 7am daily after breakfast
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1 tab PO @ 5pm daily after dinner. |
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Docusate sodium |
1 tab PO @7: 30am daily after breakfast
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1 tab PO @ 5:30pm daily after dinner |
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Lisinopril
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1 tab PO@ 6am daily before breakfast.
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1 tab PO @ 12 pm daily before lunch. |
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Melatonin |
No morning Medication should be taken best by evening |
1 tab PO@ 6pm daily before bedtime. |
Escitalopram: this medication is used alone or in combination with other medication to treat depression and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). It is an antidepressant that belongs to a group of medicines known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). These medicines work by increasing the activity of the chemical serotonin in the brain. For elderly patients and those with hepatic impairment, 10 milligrams (mg) of escitalopram will be taken once a day, taken either in the morning or evening. Sometimes the doctor may adjust your dose as needed. However, the dose is usually not more than 20 mg per day. Older adults—10 mg once a day. The side effect may include diarrhea, drowsiness, ejaculatory disorder, headache, insomnia, nausea, and delayed ejaculation. constipation, dyspepsia, fatigue, decreased libido, diaphoresis, and xerostomia.
Ibuprofen: is used to reduce fever and treat pain or inflammation caused by many conditions such as headache, toothache, back pain, arthritis, menstrual cramps, or minor injury. This medication is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body. Ibuprofen is used in adults and children who are at least 6 months old. Ibuprofen can increase your risk of fatal heart attack or stroke, especially if you use it long term or take high doses, or if you have heart disease. An Ibuprofen overdose can damage stomach or intestines, may also cause stomach or intestines bleeding, especially in older adults. This medication can be taken by mouth with or without food. I will be taken this medication 1 tab by mouth @ 7 am after breakfast and 5 pm after dinner
Docusate sodium: It is used to treat and prevent occasional constipation due to hard stools. Docusate sodium works by increasing the amount of water in the stool, making stools softer and easier to pass. It usually starts to work within 1 to 3 days, but it may take up to 5 days to work. Do not double dose because of the side effect such as; Stomach pain, diarrhea, or cramping may occur. Irritated throat (with liquid or syrup forms) may also occur. I will be taken this medication 1 tab by mouth @ 7:30 am after breakfast and 5:30 pm after dinner and it can be taken with or without food.
Lisinopril: this medication is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. It is also used to improve survival and reduce the risk of heart failure after a heart attack in patients a heart condition called left ventricular hypertrophy (enlargement of the walls of left side of the heart). This medication comes as tablet and is taken by mouth, usually taken two or three times a day on an empty stomach, 1 hour before a meal. Captopril interacts with aspirin and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS), especially indomethacin (Indocin, Tivorbex), Diuretics (water pills), Eskalith or Lithobid (lithium) etc. Alcohol Can increase certain side effects of captopril. If you miss a dose, take as soon as you remember but skip the missed dose if it’s almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not doubled up on dose to make up for a missed one. I will be taken 1 tab of this medication by mouth at 6am an hour before breakfast because of my school schedule and 1 tab PO at 12pm because I usually eat lunch at 1pm after class so I can have an hour for the medication to work.
