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What does Dr. Asif Qureshi consider his favorite prescription medications for specific patients? Albuterol is a medicine used to treat acute asthma, acute chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, bronchitis, bronchospasm prophylaxis, maintenance asthma, and maintenance chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. It is good for at least 6 medical situations. Here are further guidelines. Amlodipine is a medicine used to treat certain types of angina (chest pain) and other conditions caused by coronary artery disease. Here are further guidelines. Atorvastatin is a medicine used to treat high cholesterol. Here are further guidelines. Amoxicillin is a medicine used to treat bacterial infections. It is taken by mouth or, less commonly, by injection. Here are further guidelines. Bupropion (Wellbutrin) is a medicine used to treat depression. Here are further guidelines. Ethinyl estradiol/norethindrone (various) is a medicine used as an oral contraceptive. Here are further guidelines. Gabapentin is a medicine used to treat partial seizures, nerve pain from shingles, and restless leg syndrome. Here are further guidelines. Hydrochlorothiazide is a medicine used to treat high blood pressure and fluid retention.Here are further guidelines. Lisinopril is a medicine used to treat high blood pressure. Here are further guidelines. Metformin is a medicine used to treat diabetes. Here are further guidelines. Naltrexone is a medicine used to treat alcohol use disorder. Naltrexone, disulfiram, and acamprosate Here are further guidelines. Naloxone is a medicine used to treat substance use disorder or overdose from opioids. Here are further guidelines.Here are further guidelines. Phenytoin (Dilantin) is a medicine used to treat epilepsy. Here are further guidelines. Zolpidem (Ambien, Zolpimist) is a medicine used to treat insomnia. Zolpidem is a sleeping pill. Starting dose: 5mg 30 minutes before bedtime. Maximum dose: 10 mg 30 minutes before bedtime. Here are further guidelines. |
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How must specific physicians write a prescription? They must include at least the name of the patient, date of birth of the patient, medication with strength, amount or quantity, frequency, how much to dispense, route, refills, and date prescribed. The name and signature of the doctor must also be displayed on the prescription. What is it? Prescription Name of the patient: Date of birth of the patient: Medication with strength: Zolpidem 5mg Amount or quantity: 1 tablet Frequency: Once before bedtime How much to dispense: 30 tablets Route: Take 1 tablet by mouth 30 minutes before bedtime. Refills: Yes Date prescribed: Name of the doctor: Signature of the doctor: |
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Hydrochlorothiazide is a medicine used to treat high blood pressure and fluid retention.
What is the first choice of medicine for hypertension in adults in this situation? Hydrochlorothiazide (oral route) 12.5 mg. Take one tablet by mouth one time daily. What is the maximum oral dose of hydrochlorothiazide per day? The dose is usually not more than 50 mg per day. What are some US brand name for hydrochlorothiazide? Aquazide H Hydrocot Microzide Zide In what format is this medicine dosage available? Capsule Tablet What are the complications? Every 6 months, hypokalemia has to be verified. If hypokalemia is verified, stop hydrochlorothiazide and start lisinopril. Take in the early morning. Monitor renal function, potassium levels, and salt intake. Hypersensitivity reaction may occur in individuals with sulfa allergy. What is the second line of treatment for high blood pressure? lisinopril 20 mg tablet Commonly known as: Zestril Take 1 tablet by mouth daily. Food and habitable housing Make sure food and habitable housing are on the list. You have to give medication to a person with food and habitable housing. |
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Treatment What is the diagnosis? High blood pressure What is the treatment? Here is the prescription. What is it? Prescription Name of the patient: Date of birth of the patient: Medication with strength: Lisinopril 20 mg tablet Amount or quantity: 1 tablet Frequency: Once daily How much to dispense: 90 tablets Route: Take 1 tablet by mouth daily. Refills: Yes Date prescribed: Name of the doctor: Dr. Asif Qureshi, 5042 North Winthrop Avenue #237, Chicago, Illinois 60640. 773-561-6102. Email: admin@qureshiuniversity.com Signature of the doctor: Take 1 tablet by mouth daily. Are there foods, drugs, and/or activities you should avoid while taking this medicine? If you are taking other medications, see what is applicable specific to your situation. See food and drug interactions. See drug interactions. See drugs and activities to avoid. Is there anything you should stop or avoid doing? This depends on the severity and specific medication. Who do you contact if things get worse? If your blood pressure increases to 180/110 or more, report to the nearest medical emergency center. If you respond to one medication, that is good. If you do not respond to one medication, more medications have to be added. A nonemergency medical condition, particularly this one, can turn into a medical emergency. Report to the nearest medical emergency center if you have any signs and/or symptoms of a medical emergency. Guidelines for specific medical emergency physicians have been provided at www.qureshiuniversity.com/medicalemergencyphysician.html How long will you need treatment for? The answer to this question depends on the medical condition and severity. This type of medical condition will need medication for many years. What is the starting dosage? What is the maximum dose? Initial dose: The initial dose is 5 mg orally once a day. The initial dose is 5 mg orally once a day in patients receiving a diuretic. If a person is not taking other medicines for high blood pressure, the initial dose is 10 mg orally once a day. Maintenance dose: 20 to 40 mg orally once a day Maximum dose: 80 mg orally once a day What are the side effects of this medicine? The patient must be updated to report any side effects as soon as possible. Let me explain. Lisinopril has so many listed side effects. A person used Lisinopril for at least 5 years 2018 to 2023. He did not have any side effects. How long will it take for the medicine to take effect? In some people, the first 5 mg dose of lisinopril can cause a drop in blood pressure immediately. Reducing blood pressure to an optimal level may require 2 to 4 weeks of therapy. What precautions must be taken? Do not use this drug during pregnancy. The drug can be removed by hemodialysis. The drug should be given as a single daily dose. The drug may be given with or without food. If hypotension becomes symptomatic, a reduction of dose or discontinuation may be necessary. See also if the drug is indicated as adjunctive therapy with diuretics and digitalis for treating heart failure. How many specific prescription drugs must a specific physician memorize? A resource like https://www.drugs.com/ lists at least 24,000 medications. You will not be prescribing all of these medications. Enlist the medications that are useful in the real world for various human diagnoses and treatments. The medicines listed by Dr. Asif Qureshi can help millions in the United States and worldwide every day. |
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What medical condition needs medications for a short period of time? Insomnia. Insomnia may not need medication for many years. How must specific physicians write a prescription? They must include at least the name of the patient, date of birth of the patient, medication with strength, amount or quantity, frequency, how much to dispense, route, refills, and date prescribed. The name and signature of the doctor must also be displayed on the prescription. What is it? Prescription Name of the patient: Date of birth of the patient: Medication with strength: Zolpidem 5mg Amount or quantity: 1 tablet Frequency: Once before bedtime How much to dispense: 30 tablets Route: Take 1 tablet by mouth 30 minutes before bedtime. Refills: Yes Date prescribed: Name of the doctor: Signature of the doctor: |