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99.(b) The active ingredient found in Azmacort is Weight gain is a frequently reported side effect of
Triamcinolone. It is classified as a the drug.
glucocorticosteroid. It is indicated for the treatment
of asthma. 103.(c) Seroquel XR (Quetiapine fumarate) is an
anti-psychotropic agent. It is supplied for oral
The recommended dose of the drug is 2 puffs, three administration as 50, 150 mg, 200 mg, 300 mg, and
to four times a day. Corticosteroids are not useful 400 mg. All tablets are capsule shaped and film
agents for the treatment of acute attacks of coated.
asthma.
It is indicated for the treatment of schizophrenia. It
Prolonged use of corticosteroids may lead to oral is indicated for the acute treatment of manic or
candidiasis and thrush. Patients should rinse and mixed episodes associated with bipolar I disorder,
wash mouth properly with water after each both as monotherapy and as an adjunct to lithium
inhalation to prevent oral candidiasis. It is or divalproex. It is also indicated for the acute
preferable to use beta-2 agonists first, followed by treatment of depressive episodes associated with
corticosteroids, to provide more bioavailability of bipolar disorder. In addition, it is indicated for use
corticosteroids in the bronchioles. as adjunctive therapy to antidepressants for the
treatment of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD).
100.(e) All.
Seroquel XR tablets should be swallowed whole and
101.(b) Benicar (Olmesartan) is classified as an not split, chewed or crushed. It is recommended
Angiotensin II receptor antagonist. It is indicated for that Seroquel XR be taken without food or with a
the treatment of hypertension. light meal (approximately 300 calories). It should be
administered once daily, preferably in the evening.
The recommended dose is 20 to 40mg by mouth Seroquel XR should be administered once daily in
once daily, with or without food. It is available for the evening to reach 300 mg/day by Day 4.
oral use as film-coated tablets containing 5 mg, 20
mg, or 40 mg of Olmesartan. In combination with Recommended Dosing Schedule
Hydrochlorothiazide, it is available as Benicar-HCT.
Day1 Day2 Day3 Day4
Dizziness, upper respiratory tract infections, fatigue,
diarrhea, pharyngitis, rhinitis and hyperkalemia are Dose 50mg 100mg 200mg 300mg
reported side effects of Benicar.

102.(b) Megace (Megestrol acetate) is indicated for Tachycardia, blurred vision, dryness of mouth,
the treatment of advanced carcinoma of the breast constipation, dyspepsia, somnolence, tremor,
and endometrium. hypotension, extrapyramidal symptoms and
dizziness are reported side effects of the drug.
Megace oral suspension is also indicated for the
treatment of anorexia, cachexia, or an unexplained,
significant weight loss in patients with a diagnosis of
acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).

The recommended adult initial dosage of Megace
oral suspension is 800 mg/day (20 ml/day). Megace
ES (Megestrol acetate) is a concentrated formula
supplied as an oral suspension containing 125 mg of
megestrol acetate per ml.

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