Medications & Drugs

Side Effects of Menopur

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Menopur, generically known as menotropins, is a hormone treatment used to stimulate ovulation in women and sperm production in men. As is the case with prescription drugs, Menopur may cause side effects varying in severity based upon the dose and the individual.

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How to Restore Opiate Receptors

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Drug addiction from opiate-based substances is one of the hardest addictions to overcome. Opiate receptors in the body, which consist of cellular membrane proteins that are activated by opiate compounds, can become clogged over long-term use of opiates. Significant therapy is sometimes needed to res

Signs & Symptoms of a Vitamin D Deficiency

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A vitamin D deficiency is something that will show up in many different forms. Vitamin D is used primarily to strengthen bones, and a vitamin D deficiency in young children can lead to lifelong developmental problems. However, you do not need to have a body that is still developing to feel the effec

How to Cure Pseudomonas

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Pseudomonas is a bacteria that lives in warm, moist areas, such as swimming pools and hot tubs. When it comes in contact with your skin, it may cause a rash known as "hot tub folliculitis." Symptoms of a pseudomonas rash includes raised, red welts, especially in areas of the body normally covered by

The Effects of PVC on Steel

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The introduction of polyvinyl chloride as a building material offered a cheap, effective alternative for steel in several applications. Both PVC and steel offer durability and stability, as PVC does not break down. PVC is more flexible than steel and much lighter, but less impact resistant. In appli

How Much MonaVie Should You Take?

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One of the first questions people ask a distributor of MonaVie is how much they should drink per day. The answer may not be as simple as it may seem. There are certain conditions that may require you to take more or less of the patented juice supplement. Since it is made with 19 fruits with the Acai

Companies That Provide GMP Training for the Pharmaceutical Industry

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GMP training ensures product safety.Stock pictures of drugs and pharmaceutical image by Albert Lozano from Fotolia.comIn order to protect the health and safety of consumers, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration requires that manufacturers and producers of drugs, medical devices and...

Hyperbilirubinemia During Quinupristin-Dalfopristin Therapy

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To review the liver histopathology in transplant recipients who developed hyperbilirubinemia during therapy with quinupristin-dalfopristin, a new streptogramin antibiotic, and to ascertain whether objective histologic evidence of adverse drug effect could be correlated to serum bilirubin levels.

Mace & Pepper Spray Remedies

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Hot peppers contain capsaicin.hot peppers image by MAXFX from Fotolia.comMace and pepper spray are often confused as one in the same, but the two defense products have very different properties. Mace is an irritant that is used in tear gas products and is most effective on people who are...

Adverse Effects of Magnesium Stearate

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Magnesium Stearate is a metal derivative. It is composed of magnesium and stearic acid. According to Livestrong, "Magnesium stearate is a salt used by vitamin manufacturers as a filler in producing the majority of supplements sold in stores." While these supplements can be prepared even...

First Reports of Adverse Drug Reactions

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The following table contains an overview of first published case reports of adverse drug reactions identified in the international literature in recent weeks.

What Will Make Your Sodium Levels Drop?

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IntroductionHaving low sodium levels in the blood is called hyponatremia, and it can lead a number of serious health issues if not treated. Sodium is an electrolyte and it helps the nerves and muscles to function properly, as well as helps to maintain your blood pressure. The most...

Difference Between Effexor & Cymbalta

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Effexor or venlafaxine hydrochloride and Cymbalta or duloxetine hydrochloride are two prescription medications. Despite the fact that both are used to treat symptoms of depression and generalized anxiety disorder, there are many differences between Effexor and Cymbalta.

Chia Seed Dangers

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Chia seeds are quickly becoming considered the newest "super food." They have numerous health benefits and can be used as a base ingredient or eaten by themselves. Despite their positive attributes, chia seeds can prove poisonous in some situations. In combination with some medications, chia seeds c