AVANDIA® (rosiglitazone maleate) Tablets

AVANDIA®

AVANDIA®

WARNING: CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE AND MYOCARDIAL ISCHEMIA

• Thiazolidinediones, including rosiglitazone, cause or exacerbate congestive heart failure in some patients [see WARNINGS and PRECAUTIONS]. After initiation of AVANDIA, and after dose increases, observe patients carefully for signs and symptoms of heart failure (including excessive, rapid weight gain, dyspnea, and/or edema). If these signs and symptoms develop, the heart failure should be managed according to current standards of care. Furthermore, discontinuation or dose reduction of AVANDIA must be considered.
• AVANDIA is not recommended in patients with symptomatic heart failure. Initiation of AVANDIA in patients with established NYHA Class III or IV heart failure is contraindicated. [See CONTRAINDICATIONS and WARNINGS and

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AVAPRO® (irbesartan) Tablets

AVAPRO®

Irbesartan is in a group of drugs called angiotensin II receptor antagonists. Irbesartan keeps blood vessels from narrowing, which lowers blood pressure and improves blood flow.

Irbesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). It is sometimes given together with other blood pressure medications.

Irbesartan is also used to treat kidney problems caused by type 2 (not insulin-dependent) diabetes.

AUGMENTIN® (amoxicillin/clavulanate potassium

AUGMENTIN®

AMOXICILLIN/CLAVULANIC ACID (Augmentin®, Augmentin XR™) is a penicillin antibiotic. Amoxicillin kills or stops the growth of bacteria that cause infection. Clavulanic acid is added to help the amoxicillin to work better. This medicine treats many different kinds of infections, including those of the ears, kidney, respiratory tract, sinuses, and skin. Generic amoxicillin/clavulanic acid tablets and chewable tablets are available. Generic extended-release tablets are not yet available.

Brand names: Amoclan, Amoxicillin; Clavulanic Acid , Augmentin XR®, Augmentin®, Augmentin® ES

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Ativan® (lorazepam) Tablets

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LORAZEPAM is a benzodiazepine. It is used to treat anxiety.

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Atenolol(Tenormin)

Atenolol

ATENOLOL is a beta-blocker. Beta-blockers reduce the workload on the heart and help it to beat more regularly. This medicine is used to treat high blood pressure and to prevent chest pain. It is also used to protect the heart during a heart attack and to prevent an additional heart attack from occurring.

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Astelin® (azelastine hydrochloride) Nasal Spray

Astelin®

Brand names: Astelin®, Optivar®

AZELASTINE (Optivar™) is an antihistamine. It reduces itching of eyes associated with hay fever or other allergies (allergic conjunctivitis). Generic azelastine eye solution is not yet available.

ARICEPT® (donepezil hydrochloride)

ARICEPT®

DONEPEZIL is used to treat mild to moderate dementia caused by Alzheimer’s disease.

This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.

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