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Adults and children over the age of 16 usually start with a Brethine dosage of 5 mg three times daily. This eMedTV page also provides Brethine dosing recommendations for children ages 12 to 15 -- and offers some general tips on taking the medication.
Among the drugs that can potentially interact with Brethine are MAOIs and certain diuretics. This eMedTV resource describes how Brethine drug interactions can decrease the effectiveness of some drugs or increase your risk of serious side effects.
Some of the most common Brethine side effects include heart palpitations, nervousness, and drowsiness. This eMedTV segment lists other possible side effects of Brethine, including serious side effects that require immediate medical attention.
Brethine is used for treating emphysema or asthma in adults and children ages 12 and older. As this eMedTV page explains, the drug can also be used "off-label" to treat other conditions. Off-label Brethine uses can include treating preterm labor.
Brethine Warnings and Precautions
Brethine may have a stimulatory effect on the heart and blood pressure. This part of the eMedTV library provides other important Brethine warnings and precautions, including other potential side effects that may occur during treatment with the drug.
Brevicon is a prescription oral contraceptive that is used by women to prevent pregnancy. This eMedTV Web page provides a complete overview of Brevicon, including detailed information on how it works, dosing tips, possible side effects, and more.
Women who are breastfeeding are not typically advised to take Brevicon. This eMedTV segment discusses Brevicon and breastfeeding, including information on how the hormones in birth control pills can decrease the quantity and quality of breast milk.
You should not take Brevicon if you are pregnant. This eMedTV article explains what to do if you are taking Brevicon and pregnancy occurs. This page also addresses the likelihood of the birth control pill causing miscarriages or birth defects.
This eMedTV Web page discusses Brevicon birth control pills. Information discussed includes its possible drug interactions, side effects, warnings, and uses.
The standard Brevicon dosage for preventing pregnancy is one tablet once daily, at the same time each day. This eMedTV segment further discusses Brevicon dosing guidelines, including detailed information on what to do if you miss any of the pills.
This eMedTV Web page explains that certain medications (such as some antibiotics, seizure drugs, and protease inhibitors) may interfere with the effectiveness of Brevicon. Drug interactions such as these can also increase your risk of side effects.
A Brevicon overdose is unlikely to cause serious problems, but you should still seek immediate medical care. This eMedTV resource describes the effects of an overdose on Brevicon and discusses some of the treatment options that are available.
Breast tenderness, nausea, and headaches are some of the side effects you may experience with Brevicon. This eMedTV article offers an in-depth look at possible Brevicon side effects, including the ones that require immediate medical attention.
Brevicon is mainly used for preventing pregnancy in women of reproductive age. This part of the eMedTV library further discusses what the contraceptive is used for, including a list of several "off-label" Brevicon uses, such as treating acne or PMDD.
Brevicon Warnings and Precautions
Brevicon can make some health conditions worse, such as high blood pressure and depression. This eMedTV article lists other important Brevicon warnings and precautions, including information on what to tell your doctor before starting this pill.
Bright red rectal bleeding not a disease; rather, it is a symptom of a disease. The information presented in this eMedTV article explains possible causes for this and the importance of seeing a doctor if it happens.
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