Thursday, 28 May 2009

27 May 2009 - Deb's daily drug list

This is Deb's current medication:

1 1 x omeprazone capsule (20mg) - reduces amount of acid produced in stomach. Relieves & prevents heartburn and ulcers.

2 2 x dexamethasone tablets (3mg) - synthetic steroids for treating swelling on the brain.

3 1 x bisopronol fumerate tablet (5mg) - beta blocker - slows the heart rate and reduces blood pressure (to prevent palpitations)

4 1 x alendronic acid tablet (70mg - once per week) - bisphosphonate - prevnets loss and helps to rebuild bone (osteoporosis).

5 2 x calcichew D3forte tablets (500mg) - combination of calcium and vitamin D to keep bones healthy (osteoporosis)

6 1 x temozolomide capsule (100mg) - chemotherapy treatment for brain tumour

7 Paracetamol as required.

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