956.Tetracycline is absorbed best when given on an empty stomach with a glass of water. Food, dairy products, iron, and antacids decrease the absorption of this drug.
957. NPH insulin is used to lower blood sugar level in diabetes; the drug's effect peaks over 4 to 12 hours and lasts 24 hours.
958. Vitamin K antagonizes Coumadin's effects; any food (such as broccoli or cabbage) or drugs that contain vitamin K decreases the effects of the drug.
959. Administration of vitamin B6 is recommended during therapy with isoniazid (INH) to reduce the incidence of peripheral neuritis, which may be associated with isoniazid.
960. Rifampin causes an orange-red discolouration of body fluids including urine, tears, sweat.
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