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REAL-LIFE RESCUE
TAKEAWAYS
1
Justine’s vintage range hood inspired her to buy new copper
light and plumbing fixtures. Metal finishes can be a great way to warm up a mostly
white kitchen and mix in some antique-looking accents. Other rich and popular
finishes today include brushed bronze and oil-rubbed bronze. If you’re strictly the
stainless-steel type, consider toning down the shine with a satin nickel finish.
2
If the microwave oven is the most-used
appliance in your kitchen, you’ll probably want it out in the open. If not, consider
hiding it in the bottom of a wall cabinet as the Vranians did. It’s more convenient
and easier on your back than under-counter placement. With a little blackboard paint, you
can even leave yourself—or others—messages.
3
By blending in open shelves and glass-door cabinets,
you can store and show off pottery and dinnerware at the same time.
colored outside the lines a little in her kitchen with a blue-green paint
on the pantry, range, and sink cabinets. The finish mimics the look of aged country
furniture—another clever way to add drama and contrast in a white kitchen.^
For buying information see page 232.
7 0 JUNE
2008
BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS
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Important Patient Information
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WHAT IS RECLAST?
Reclast is a prescription medication used to treat
osteoporosis in women after menopause.
I f your doctor prescribes Reclast, you w ill be
given one intravenous (IV ) treatment o f Reclast
for at least 15 minutes to help reduce the risk o f
osteoporosis-related fractures for twelve months.
WHO SHOULD NOT USE RECLAST?
Anyone who has low blood calcium, is allergic
to Reclast, or takes Zometa' (zoledronic acid)
Injection should not take Reclast.
WHAT SHOULD I BE AWARE OF
BEFORE TAKING RECLAST?
• Rcclast contains Uic same active ingredient
found in Zometa. Therefore, if you are being
treated with Zometa. you should not take
Reclast.
• You should take calcium and vitamin I) daily
as directed by your doctor.
• I f you have low blood calcium, have had
parathyroid, thyroid, or intestinal surgery, or have
malabsorption syndrome, talk to your doctor.
• Patients with kidney problems should not take
Reclast. Your doctor may perform a simple
blood test to check your kidney function before
administering Reel as t.
WHAT SHOULD I BE AWARE OF
BEFORE TAKING RECLAST?
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Rarely, jaw bone problems have been reported
in patients treated with drugs in this class,
including Reclast. Your doctor should give
you a routine oral exam prior to prescribing
Reclast.
• If you are pregnant. Reelast may cause harm
to your baby. Therefore, you should not take
Rcclast if you arc pregnant, plan to become
pregnant or nursing.
• Infrequently, severe incapacitating bone, joint,
or muscle pain may occur. Tell your doctor if
you experience any o f those symptoms.
WHAT ARE THE MOST COMMON
SIDE EFFECTS OF RECLAST?
The most common side elfects include:
• flu-like illness
• fever
• muscle or joint pain
• headache
Most occur in the days following treatment.
A mild pain reliever such as ibuprofen or
acetaminophen may reduce these symptoms.
For a complete list o f Rcclast s possible side
effects, ask your doctor.
( WHAT SHOULD I KNOW
ABOUT TAKING RECLAST WITH
OTHER MEDICATION?
• You should not take Rcclast if you arc taking
Zometa.
• Tell your doctor about any antibiotics tluit
you arc currently taking. Certain antibiotics
called aminoglycosides may lower your
blood calcium fora long period o f time.
• You should tell your doctor if you take
diuretics.
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( STILL HAVE QUESTIONS?
This is only a summary o f important information.
Ask your doctor for more complete product
information, or
• Call 1-866-RECLAST, or
• Visit www.reclast.com .
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