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Over-the-Counter Medicine for Stress
As daily lives become more chaotic and stressful, people look for convenient and affordable ways to reduce stress. Over time, the body builds up a tolerance to nonprescription pain relievers such as acetaminophen and ibuprofen, which limits their effectiveness and makes them a poor option for taking
How Does Insulin Work in the Body?
BreakdownInsulin is the primary hormone in the body that is used to breakdown glucose. Glucose is what carbohydrates turn into when they are consumed. They are either used for energy right away or stored in the liver and muscles in the form of glycogen. When the body's glycogen stores are...
How to Buy Whole Leaf Stevia Concentrate
Whole Leaf Stevia Concentrate is a sweetener that has been used for over a thousand years in Paraguay, but has just recently started to gain popularity in the United States. It is around thirty times sweeter than sugar, so one small bottle of Whole Leaf Stevia Concentrate can last for quite some tim
Co-proxamol Side Effects
Co-proxamol is a pain medication made up of paracetamol and dextropropoxyphene. In the past, this medication was used in the treatment of mild to moderate pain. The drug was primarily used in the United Kingdom; however, as of the end of 2007, the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Authori
Gengraf Side Effects
Gengraf is a brand name for cyclosporine, which is most commonly prescribed after an organ transplant to prevent the body's rejection of the new organ. Like all medications, Gengraf has potential side effects that might require medical attention.
What Is the Site of Action for Beta Blocker Drugs?
Beta blocker drugs are commonly used to treat cardiac and other conditions. The efficacy these drugs have in patients are due largely to the fact that they have more than one site of action in the body.
How to Tell Between Synthetic Vitamins & Organic
The difference between synthetic and organic vitamins is a hotly debated topic in the health and food industries. You don't need a few courses in chemistry and biology to tell one from the other. With a few easy steps, you can learn to distinguish between synthetic and organic off-hand.
Varicella-Zoster Virus Infection in Children and Adolescents
Which children should receive antiviral therapy for chickenpox?
Pharmacist Participation in the Workforce: 1990, 2000, and 2004
Several changes have influenced the demand for pharmacists, and these changes also have influenced pharmacists' decisions about how much they want to work.
Vitamin Supplements for Diabetes
Diabetes is a disease characterized by the body's inability to balance and regulate insulin production. Often, people suffering from diabetes will have a weaker immune system and circulation problems. There are many medications and treatments available for people with diabetes, and many supplements
Is Hair Loss Self-Treatable?
Several medical conditions cause hair loss. However, the most common is androgenetic alopecia (common male pattern baldness).
Reactions & Side Effects of Actonel
Medications Can Be Very Helpfulsant?? pharmacie image by Gabriel-Ciscardi from Fotolia.comOsteoporosis is a medical condition that can have devastating effects on the bones. One of the leading medications that is used to treat osteoporosis is called Actonel. Some patients, however, can...
Prednisone Side Effects
Prednisone, which is a steroid, is used to treat a variety of medical conditions. People who experience allergic skin reactions or have lupus, arthritis, or psoriasis may be prescribed this medication. Prednisone is meant to be taken over a short period of time; continued use can lead to long-term s
Test for Glutathione
Glutathione is one of many chemicals in the body. Glutathione is responsible for so many functions within the body; low levels of glutathione can indicate a health problem. Doctors can test how much glutathione is in the body and determine treatment for conditions resulting from low levels.
Probable Interaction Between Tolterodine and Warfarin
This case study demonstrates the need to monitor INR carefully when both medications are prescribed.
Do it Yourself Albuterol Delivery System
Albuterol is a medication used to dilate and relax the bronchial tree, facilitating normal breathing. Thanks to its ability to quickly allow more air into the lungs, albuterol is used to treat bronchospasms caused by asthma, chronic pulmonary obstructive disease or other respiratory conditions. This
Warnings for Potassium Bromide
Potassium bromide carries serious health warnings.pills image by Allyson Ricketts from Fotolia.comPotassium bromide, or bromide salt of potassium, is a common chemical that can pose serious risks for humans. This chemical was originally used in the United States to treat seizures and as a...
Using Fibrates to Lower Diabetic Patients' Cardiac Risks
Fenofibrate therapy can help lower cholesterol levels in patients with type 2 diabetes, but is there an overall effect on coronary morbidity and mortality?
About Anti-Aging Natural Supplements
Anti-aging natural supplement do more than improve looks. They may also help the body fight effects that can cause serious illnesses and conditions. The supplements are available in pill form, within multivitamins, and in creams and lotions. Let your physician know which supplements you're taking s
How to Digest Iron Supplements
Anemia is a common condition found mostly in adolescents and pregnant women and is caused by the body failing to absorb enough iron into the blood stream as a result of poor nutrition, growth spurts and hormonal imbalance (pregnancy). Iron supplements (ferras sulfate), provided in varying forms, are