PO calcium supplements
alendronate
corticosteroids
ibuprofen
raloxifene
ferrous sulfate
patient controlled analgesia
celecoxib
warfarin
acetaminophen
iron dextran
epoetin alfa
only the patient may push the button to administer the medication
requires administration of a test dose
Should be taken with Vitamin C to enhance absorption
Should be taken with vitamin D to enhance absorption
dosing based on periodic INR results
frequent ambulation and ankle pump/foot circles are recommended to prevent DVT
requires prompt reporting of any swallowing difficulty
maximum recommended dose is 3g/day (1000 mg PO q8h)
closely monitor blood pressure for increase
always take with food to minimize risk of gastritis/GI bleed
class of medication highly associated with development of osteoporosis
causes an increased risk of cardiovascular events (MI, CVA)
