Tanda tanda mata sudah rabun !
6 days ago
GELAK TERGOLEK memaparkan kisah mamat sengal bernama Rahman yang menyulam cintanya dengan kekasih hati, Maimun.Pelbagai kisah lucu yang terpaksa dilaluinya sebelum berjaya mendirikan rumah tangganya dengan Maimun.
Bermula dengan ibunya yang dipatuk angsa ketika datang merisik Maimun hinggalah rombongan pengantin yang membawa Maimun telah tersilap ke rumah yang mengadakan kenduri bersunat di kawasan kejiranan rumah Rahman.Tak cukup dengan itu, Rahman terpaksa berhadapan dengan bapa mertuanya, Pak Brahim yang agak alim orangnya, sedangkan Rahman alim-alim kucing sahaja. Pelbagai kisah haru-biru yang berlaku di rumah Pak Brahim setelah Rahman menjadi menantunya. Ikutilah juga kisah ketua marhaban, Hajah Meriam yang terpaksa merempit dengan babi semata-mata ingin ke kenduri potong jambul anak kembar Rahman.
Disease | Types of Drugs | Food Interactions | Examples of Drug (Brand Name) |
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Allergies | Antihistamines | Take without regard of food. Bioavailabilty decreases with apple, orange, grapefruit juice. |
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Arthritis/Pain | Analgesics | Take on empty stomach for rapid relief |
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Arthritis/Pain | Non-Steroidal Anti Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) | Take with food or milk to decrease stomach upset |
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Arthritis/Pain | Corticosteroids | Take with food or milk to decrease stomach upset |
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Asthma | Bronchodilators | High fat meals may increase the amount of theophylline in the body, while high carbohydrate meals decrease it. Avoid eating / drinking large amounts of caffeine - containing food, drinks. |
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Cardio-Vascular Disorders | Diuretics | Take on empty stomach/with milk to decrease stomach upset. |
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Cardio-Vascular Disorders | Beta Blockers | Take with food to increase bioavailability. |
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Cardio-Vascular Disorders | Nitrates | Take on empty stomach. |
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Cardio-Vascular Disorders | Angiotensin Coverting Enzymes | Take on empty stomach. Ensure adequate fluid intake. |
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Cardio-Vascular Disorders | Inhibitors (ACEi) | Avoid salt substitutes. |
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Cardio-Vascular Disorders | MNG-CoA Reductase inhibitors (Statins) | Avoid grapefruit / related citrus. Avoid high fibre meals. Best taken before bedtime. |
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Cardio-Vascular Disorders | Anticoagulants | Limit food high in Vitamin K such as broccoli, leafygreens, cauliflower as it produces blood - clotting substances that may reduce effectiveness of the drug. Vitamin E (400IU or more) may prolong clotting time leading to bleeding. |
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Infections | Penicillin/Quinolones /Cephalosporins | Take on empty stomach 1 hour before or 2 hours after unless it upsets stomach, take with food but not with dairy or calcium - fortified food. Quinolone: Avoid caffeine as it increase excitability & nervousness |
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Infections | Macrolides | May take with food if GI distress. Avoid citrus food, carbonated drinks and citrus juices |
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Infections | Sulfonamides | Take with food and at least with 8 ounces of water. |
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Infections | Tetracycline | Take with food and at least with 8 ounces of water. Avoid taking it with dairy products, antacids, vitamin supplements containing iron as it can interfere with drug’s effect. |
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Infections | Nitromidazole | May take with food to decrease GI distress. |
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Infections | Antifungals | Take with food to increase absorption. Do not take itraconazole with citrus. |
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Mood Disorders | Monoamine Oxidase (MAO) Inhibitors | Do not take foods or alcoholic beverages containing tyramine (eg.cheese, tapai, soy sauce, tofu, bananas, raisins, caffeine) while taking this drug and for 2 weeks after discontinuation. |
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Mood Disorders | Anti-Anxiety | May take with food to decrease GI distress. Caffeine may cause excitability and lessen the anti-anxiety effect of the drug. |
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Mood Disorders | Antidepressant | To be taken with or without food. |
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Stomach Conditions | Histamine Blockers | To be taken with or without food. Caffeine may irritate stomach. |
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Herbs Supplements | Interacting Drug | Possible Effects |
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Ginseng to stimulate adrenal gland which increases energy and reduce blood glucose | Warfarin | May decrease drug’s effectiveness |
Corticosteroids | May potentiate drug and increase side effects | |
Antihypertensive | May increase blood pressure | |
MAOIs | May increase insomnia, headache, tremulousness | |
Gingko Biloba for the treatment of dementia & to improve memory | Aspirin | Bleeding |
Warfarin | Haemorrhage | |
Thiazide | Hypertension | |
Garlic to lower blood pressure & cholesterol | Warfarin | Increased effectiveness of warfarin, leads to bleeding |
Ginger for nausea & bowel spasms | Warfarin | Increased effectiveness of warfarin, leads to bleeding |
Dong Quai for menopausal symptom control | Warfarin | May increase the effect of this drug which can lead to bleeding |
St. John’s wort a natural anti –depressant for mild to moderate depression. | Amitriptyline | Worsen depression as it reduces concentration of the drug in the blood |
Digoxin | Decrease digoxin concentration leading to reduce efficacy of digoxin | |
Theophylline | Worsen signs & symptoms of asthma as it reduces concentration of the drug in the blood | |
Oestrogen | Causes breakthrough bleeding | |
Green Tea as an antioxidant | Calcium | Decreases calcium absorption |
Warfarin | Warfarin activity might be lowered due to high level of vitamin K in herb | |
Turmeric as an anti inflammatory, to treat digestive and liver problems, skin diseases, wounds | NSAIDs | May increase bleeding and gastrointestinal irritation |
Warfarin, Aspirin | May increase the effect of this drug which can lead to bleeding | |
Ranitidine,Omeprazole | May increase production of stomach acid | |
AzadirachtaIndica (Neem) antiseptic, antiviral, antipyretic, anti-inflammatory, anti-ulcer | Insulin | May decrease glucose level further |
Immunosuppressants (eg:Cyclosporine Azathioprine) | May increase immune’s system which leads to decrease of medications efficacy. | |
Ocimumtenuiflorum for common colds, headache(tulasi) | Anticoagulants,antiplatelets | May slow blood clot which leads to increase bleeding and bruising |
Eurycomalongifolia (Tongkat Ali) to stimulate male hormones, increase libido | Immunosuppressants | May further weaken immune system |