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Pocket Pharmacopia comes through – Again!
11 year ago
by Dr. Aldo
in Facial Surgery
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Scottsdale – As a physician you always need a handy medical prescription book that is readily available. Most of the time, the books available to plastic surgeons and medical doctors are way too large to carry around. Some programs are available on the iPhone, but I find these to be too complex to use on a regular basis.
For years, I have relied on a simple, small book that can be carried in the pocket of my white physician’s coat. I have used these little books, which are updated every year, and are easy to use with great reliability. These books are called Pocket Pharmacopia.
I used the Pocket Pharmacopia recently to create a blog on breast augmentation and postoperative medications. I am also using my little book to help me on future projects like my facelift and eyelid medication recommendations. The 2010 version which I currently use is 187 pages and it is full of useful information which any doctor can use.
The best thing about these little books is that they are always by my side and I can use them to clarify any issue with medications. As I mentioned earlier, the books are updated every year and they really do a great job at this. Even relatively new drugs I would normmaly not use in my practice can be referenced on the spot!
Medications for Breast Augmentation.
21 year ago
by Dr. Aldo
in Breast Augmentation
Scottsdale – For your safety, comfort, and convenience we provide several important medications that you should understand and use after your breast augmentation. These medications will also help you to achieve a better result with breast implants. Taking your medications and following all the instructions for before and after your surgery, will improve your experience and the results of surgery.
Antibiotics for Plastic Surgery:
Antibiotics are important to reduce the risk of infection with all surgery. A short course of antibiotics is given to patients receiving breast implants after breast augmentation. Giving patients antibiotics for long periods could have potential side effects and are not recommended for longer than 3 days for the typical breast implant surgery.
Pain Medications for Breast Augmentation:
Your pain medications will help to keep you comfortable. Too much pain medication is not good for you. When too much pain medication is given serious side effects can occur, such as, dizziness, light-headedness, nausea, sedation, and vomiting. If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately: difficulty breathing, fever, rash, and weakness.
Muscle Relaxants for Breast Implants:
A muscle relaxant is a drug which affects skeletal muscle function and decreases the muscle tone. It may be used to alleviate symptoms such as muscle spasms, pain, and hyperreflexia. Taking too much muscle relaxant can cause serious side effects including, drowsiness, dizziness, clumsiness, headache, fast heart rate, upset stomach, vomiting, and skin rash. If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately: difficulty breathing, fever, weakness, and burning in the eyes.
Anti-Nausea Medications for Silicone Breast Implants:
Anti-nausea medications are important in reducing the risk of postoperative nausea and vomiting with anesthesia and cosmetic surgery. Taking too much anti-nausea medications can cause serious side effects including, drowsiness, dizziness, clumsiness, headache, and skin rash. Drowsiness is the most prominent effect of this drug. If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately: blurred vision, confusion, and disorientation.
