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R

Rabeprazole (AcipHex)  
   drug and metabolic interactions    (Table)  
   prescribing information for GERD    (Table)  
Radiation therapy  
   for basal cell carcinoma  
   for early prostate cancer  
   for locally advanced and metastatic prostate cancer  
Radioactive iodine ablation  
   for hyperthyroidism  
   for thyroid nodules  
Radiocontrast-induced acute kidney failure  
Radionuclide ventriculography  
Radionuclides  
Raloxifene (Evista)  
   bone outcomes    (Table)  
   effects on other outcomes, level of evidence, risks of    (Table)  
   prescribing information for breast cancer prevention  
   prescribing information for osteoporosis prevention  
   prescribing information for osteoporosis treatment  
Ramelteon (Rozerem)  
   daily dose thresholds    (Table)  
   prescribing information for sleep disorders    (Table)  
Ramipril (Altace)  
   prescribing information for HTN    (Table)  
   target dosage in HF    (Table)  
Ranexa (ranolazine)  
Range-of-motion programs  
Ranibizumab (Lucentis)  
Ranitidine (Zantac)    (Table)  
Ranitidine bismuth citrate (RBC)    (Table)  
Ranolazine (Ranexa)  
Razadyne (galantamine)    (Table)  
Razadyne ER (galantamine extended release)    (Table)  
Rectal evacuants  
Rectal sphincter exercises  
5-α Reductase inhibitors  
Refludan  
   See also Lepirudin  
   prescribing information for DVT or PE prophylaxis and treatment    (Table)  
Reflux, gastroesophageal (GERD)  
   Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease section  
   pharmacologic management of    (Table)  
Reflux esophagitis    (Table)  
Reglan  
   See also Metoclopramide  
   for high gastric residual volume problems  
   prescribing information for GERD    (Table)  
   prescribing information for nausea and vomiting    (Table)  
Regranex  
Rehabilitation  
   in acute stroke  
   for COPD  
   of hearing loss    (Table)  
   for moderate COPD    (Table)  
   in pain management  
   perioperative  
   pulmonary  
   sites of post-hospital care    (Table)  
Rehydration  
   for acute kidney failure  
   for pneumonia  
   for volume depletion (dehydration)  
Reisberg Functional Assessment Staging (FAST) scale  
Rejoyn (vacuum tumescence device)    (Table)  
Relafen (nabumetone)    (Table)  
Relaxation therapy  
   for dyspnea  
   for pain management  
   for sleep disorders other than sleep apnea  
Relenza (zanamivir)    (Table)  
Remeron  
   See also Mirtazapine  
   prescribing information for depression    (Table)  
   prescribing information for sleep disorders    (Table)  
Remicade (infliximab)  
Reminyl (now Razadyne; galantamine)    (Table)  
Renagel (sevelamer)  
Renal artery stenosis  
Renal dialysis  
Renal infarction    (Table)  
Renal insufficiency  
   anemia of  
   anticonvulsant therapy and    (Table)  
   antihypertensive therapy and    (Table)  
Renal replacement therapy  
Renese (polythiazide)    (Table)  
ReoPro (abciximab)    (Table)  
Repaglinide (Prandin)    (Table)  
Replens (water-soluble lubricant)  
RepliCare  
   See also Hydrocolloids  
   prescribing information for pressure ulcers    (Table)  
Requip (ropinirole)    (Table)  
Rescula (unoprostone)    (Table)  
Reserpine (Serpasil)  
   with chlorothiazide (Diupres)    (Table)  
   with HCTZ (Hydropres)    (Table)  
   prescribing information for HTN    (Table)  
   and sleep problems  
Residential care facilities  
Resistance (strength) training  
   interventions for preventing falls    (Table)  
   program for preventing falls  
Resource    (Table)  
Resource Benecalorie    (Table)  
Respiratory diseases  
Respiratory tract procedures: endocarditis prophylaxis for  
   procedures warranting  
   regimens    (Table)  
Respiratory viruses  
Restasis (cyclosporine ophthalmic emulsion)  
Restless legs syndrome  
Restore gel    (Table)  
Restore Impregnated Gauze    (Table)  
Restoril  
   See also Temazepam  
   prescribing information for sleep disorders    (Table)  
Retinopathy, diabetic  
   causes of  
   nonpharmacologic treatment of  
   pharmacologic treatment of  
Retirement communities, continuing care  
Retropubic colposuspension  
Revascularization  
REVia (naltrexone)  
R-Gel  
   See also Capsaicin  
   prescribing information for pain    (Table)  
Rheumatoid arthritis  
"Rheumatoid arthritis type" anemia  
Rheumatrex  
   See also Methotrexate  
   prescribing information for rheumatoid arthritis  
Rhinitis  
   Allergic Rhinitis section  
   choosing medications for    (Table)  
   medications therapy for    (Table)  
   medications for osteoporosis and    (Table)  
Rhinocort  
   See also Budesonide  
   prescribing information for allergic rhinitis or conjunctivitis    (Table)  
Rhythm control drugs    (Table)  
Rifabutin    (Table)  
Rifampin  
   drug and metabolic interactions    (Table)  
   prescribing information for active tuberculosis    (Table)  
   prescribing information for latent tuberculosis    (Table)  
   regimen for active tuberculosis  
   warfarin interactions  
Rifapentine (RPT)  
   prescribing information for active tuberculosis    (Table)  
   regimen for active tuberculosis  
Rimantadine (Flumadine)    (Table)  
Risedronate (Actonel)  
   bone outcomes    (Table)  
   effects on other outcomes, level of evidence, risks of    (Table)  
   prescribing information for osteoporosis prevention  
   prescribing information for osteoporosis treatment  
Risperdal  
   See also Risperidone  
   prescribing information for agitation    (Table)  
   prescribing information for psychosis    (Table)  
Risperdal Consta (risperidone IM)  
Risperidone (Risperdal)  
   for acute mania  
   daily dose thresholds    (Table)  
   drug and metabolic interactions    (Table)  
   prescribing information for agitation    (Table)  
   prescribing information for psychosis    (Table)  
   for psychotic disorders  
Risperidone IM (Risperdal Consta)  
Ritalin  
   See also Methylphenidate  
   prescribing information for depression    (Table)  
   prescribing information for weakness, fatigue  
Rituxam (rituximab)  
Rituximab (Rituxam)  
Rivastigmine (Exelon)    (Table)  
RMS  
   See also Morphine  
   prescribing information for pain    (Table)  
Robitussin (guaifenesin)  
   prescribing information for COPD with chronic productive cough and frequent exacerbation    (Table)  
   prescribing information for cough    (Table)  
Robitussin DM  
   See also Dextromethorphan  
   prescribing information for cough    (Table)  
Rocaltrol  
   See also Calcitriol  
   prescribing information for hypocalcemia  
Rocephin  
   See also Ceftriaxone  
   prescribing information for infectious diseases    (Table)  
Ropinirole (Requip)    (Table)  
Rosacea  
Rosenbaum card testing for near vision  
Rosiglitazone (Avandia)  
   with glimepiride (Avandaryl)    (Table)  
   with metformin (Avandamet)    (Table)  
   prescribing information for diabetes mellitus    (Table)  
Rosula (sodium sulfacetamide)  
Rosuvastatin (Crestor)    (Table)  
Rotator cuff tears  
Rotator cuff tendinitis  
Rotator tendon impingement on clavicle  
Roxanol  
   See also Morphine  
   prescribing information for pain    (Table)  
Roxicodone (oxycodone)    (Table)  
Roxin  
   See also Ofloxacin  
   prescribing information for infectious diseases    (Table)  
Rozerem  
   See also Ramelteon  
   prescribing information for sleep disorders  
RPT (rifapentine)  
   prescribing information for active tuberculosis    (Table)  
   regimen for active tuberculosis  
Rythmol  
   See also Propafenone  
   prescribing information for AF    (Table)  

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