FUROXONE

Drug Name: FUROXONE

FUROXONE DESCRIPTION:
FURAZOLIDONE - ORAL (fyou-razz-OH-leh-doan)

COMMON FUROXONE BRAND NAME(S):
Furoxone

FUROXONE SIDE EFFECTS:
Headache, stomach upset, nausea, vomiting, dizziness or weakness may occur especially the first several days as your body adjusts to the medication. If any of these effects become bothersome or severe, inform your doctor. Notify your doctor if you develop a fever, skin rash, itching, muscle aches, flushing, or breathing trouble while taking this medication. FUROXONE may cause the urine to turn brown in color. Do not be alarmed. Expect this effect. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

HOW TO USE FUROXONE:
FUROXONE: Take FUROXONE by mouth as directed usually four times a day. FUROXONE may be taken with food if stomach upset occurs. For best results, take each dose at evenly spaced intervals around the clock. This will ensure a constant level of medication in your blood. Take FUROXONE for the full time prescribed. Stopping therapy too soon may result in a reinfection.

FUROXONE USES:
FUROXONE is used in the treatment of diarrhea or enteritis caused by bacteria. It may also be useful in treating traveler's diarrhea, typhoid fever, cholera and salmonella infections.

FUROXONE PRECAUTIONS:
Before using FUROXONE, tell your doctor your medical history, especially of blood disorders (G6PD deficiency) or allergies, especially of drug allergies. Avoid intake of alcohol during therapy and for 4 days after taking FUROXONE. A reaction causing flushing, fever, chest tightness and breathing difficulties may occur. Use caution performing tasks requiring alertness if this medication makes you feel dizzy. Infants less than one month old should not receive FUROXONE. FUROXONE should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. It is not known if FUROXONE appears in breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

FUROXONE DRUG INTERACTIONS:
Be sure to tell your doctor what medicines (both prescription and nonprescription) you are taking, including meperidine and other narcotic pain relievers; drug used for depression especially of SSRI (e.g., fluoxetine, paroxetine) and tricyclic antidepressants (e.g., amitriptyline, doxepin); other MAO inhibitors (e.g., moclobemide, selegiline, tranylcypromine), dextromethorphan (an ingredient found in cough syrups), sumatriptan, bethanidine, indoramin, buspirone, levodopa, certain sympathomimetics found in over-the-counter cold remedies and asthma inhalers (e.g., epinephrine, pseudoephedrine, phenylephrine), dexfenfluramine, fenfluramine, insulin and oral antidiabetic drugs, sedatives and drugs used to aid sleep and of drugs used for blood pressure. Consult your doctor about the need to watch your intake of foods containing tyramine. It is possible consuming tyramine- containing foods while using FUROXONE could cause headache and/or increased blood pressure and could lead to a medical emergency. Tyramine food precautions should be observed for at least 2 weeks after you stop using FUROXONE. The following is a partial list of tyramine-containing foods: Meat or Fish - pickled herring/liver/dry sausage/salami/meats prepared with tenderizer; Dairy - yogurt/sour cream/aged cheeses (cream or cottage cheese are okay); Beverages - beer/red wine/sherry - Avoid excessive amount of caffeine-containing colas/coffee/tea; Fruits and Vegetables - avocado/bananas/figs/raisins/broad beans/sauerkraut; Other - yeast extract/soy sauce/large amounts of chocolate. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

FUROXONE OVERDOSE:
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.

FUROXONE NOTES:
Laboratory tests may be done while taking FUROXONE to monitor its effects.

MISSED FUROXONE DOSE:
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered; do not take it if it is near the time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.

FUROXONE STORAGE:
Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from heat and light. Do not store in the bathroom.