Drugs and Medicines
Pioglitazone: A drug that could prevent type 2 diabetes
Diabetes is a disease of the modern lifestyle, which increasingly affects more people around the world. Looking prevention, has discovered a new drug that could reduce the risk of lung cancer. Here we tell you more about this finding, and the pros and cons of this drug called pioglitazone.
Driven by current lifestyle with an abundance of high calorie foods, while the daily duties are to remain seated and low physical activity on most of the time, a disease that has increased during the recent decades has diabetes. Read the rest of this entry »
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The counter allergy is a safe first step for children who have symptoms of allergies
My seven year old daughter has all the symptoms of allergies: watery eyes, runny nose and sneezing. Is it safe to give her a counter allergy, or should I first go to the doctor with her?
Response from Dr. James Li, Allergic Diseases, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA:
If allergy symptoms are mild, you may be given antihistamine to a child without danger. Try one of antihistamines and if the daughter’s symptoms disappeared, perhaps that is all she needs. However, if symptoms do not disappear, consult your doctor or an allergist before giving any medication. Read the rest of this entry »
Stop Methadone Addiction and Get your Life Back with Medical Detox
Methadone addiction is a serious problem. Millions of unsuspecting individuals have fallen prey to the illusion that taking Methadone would somehow handle their addiction to other drugs such as heroin or other opiates. A person who is dependent upon taking regular and frequent doses of methadone hydrochloride characterizes methadone addiction. A person with a methadone dependency will develop a tolerance for methadone.
This means the person needs to take more methadone in order to achieve the same effect. Using methadone as a drug replacement for heroin addiction is common and is not a new practice. Many opiate addicts attend methadone clinics subsidized by the government to help them overcome their addiction. These programs provide clear benefits, two of which are lower incidences of drug-related crimes and reduced cases of diseases transmitted via shared needles.
However, getting off methadone is an equally uphill task for addicts. Methadone is an opioid and its actions resemble those of the opiates it replaces. Medical detox procedures are the best way of helping those addicted to drugs to get their life back. All forms of addiction can be terrible, in that, the addicted person has completely lost control over a vital aspect of their life, but addiction to hard drugs can be simply terrifying.
Aspirin
WHAT IS IT?
Aspirin belongs to a group of drugs called salicylates. It is used to relieve pain and reduce fever. It also relieves arthritis symptoms such as swelling, stiffness and joint pain. However, it does not cure arthritis and will help only while you take it.
Aspirin is also used to reduce the possibility of stroke, heart attack or other problems caused by blood clots.
However, do not take aspirin to prevent blood clots or a heart attack unless you ordered by your doctor.
This medicine may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
If any of the information in this leaflet causes you special concern or would like more information about your medicine and its use, check with your doctor, nurse or pharmacist. Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of reach of children and never share your medicines with others. Read the rest of this entry »
Penicillin G
WHAT IS IT?
Penicillin G belongs to a group of drugs called penicillins. Used to treat infections caused by bacteria. This medicine will not treat colds, flu or other infections caused by a virus.
If any of the information in this leaflet causes you special concern or would like more information about your medicine and its use, check with your doctor, nurse or pharmacist. Remember to keep this and all other medicines out of reach of children and never share your medicines with others. Read the rest of this entry »