Anticoagulant is an agent that is used to prevent the formation of blood clots. (source)
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Thursday, May 31, 2012
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Stromectol for Head Lice
Stromectol has been proven as effective to resistant lice invasions. It is considered as a second line treatment to permethrin (Kwell). However, such use remains unapproved by the FDA.
Possible side effects: Tachycardia has been reported in 200 mcg dose.
Safety: Not recommended for pregnant and lactating women. Stromectol has not been proven safe for use in children below five years old. Caution should be observed in individuals with liver, kidney and heart problems.
Direction for use: 200 mcg tablet once a day for seven to ten days.
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Dietary Supplements Overdose
Most people take dietary supplements to ensure that they are getting enough nutrients food couldn’t provide much. While a pregnant woman increases her intake of iron and calcium for the needs of her own body and for the unborn child, the daily dose of ascorbic acid and other vitamins can also be doubled in cases of serious infections. However, these instances should always be advised by a medical doctor. When it comes to daily nutrients and multivitamins, more is not good. There are certain limits for these supplements and taking much can be very harmful for the body.
The following are facts about the best dietary supplements that you could be abusing. Take note that most of these values are based on a 2000 calorie intake for people of 4 or more years of age. This is applied because it approximates the caloric requirements for postmenopausal women who have the highest risk for excessive intake of calories and fat. The maximum values are based on Food and Drug Administration (FDA) values, the World Health Organization (WHO), BBC Health values, the European Union Directive (based on FDA values) and values from various other governmental and private agencies in the USA and the UK.
Monday, May 28, 2012
Take Care of Your Eyes With Lutein
Studies reveal that Lutein prevents blindness by guarding the eyes from AMD or age-related macular degeneration. It also decreases the risk of cataracts.
Lutein is a pigment that helps protect the eyes. It can be found in
the areas of the retina’s light receptor- particularly in the macula
where the most possible damage of blue light can occur.
Blue light is the wave length within the visible spectrum of light.
It is present in varying degrees or intensity in all visible light
sources. When the eyes are exposed for too much blue light, a chemical reaction takes place in the eye’s retina.
With this Lutein works in two ways- it acts as a filter against the
harmful blue light and combats the free radical in the eye as an
anti-oxidant. Excessive exposure to blue light can lead to formation of
free radicals which can harm the eyes. Lutein prevents these radicals
from storing and from causing irreversible damage to the eyes.
Friday, May 25, 2012
Maalox Suspension For Diaper Rash
Any individual’s urine or stool is sterile upon elimination from the body. These have no germs; however when the diaper is left too long, bacteria from the skin or from the diaper alters the acidity of the urine or feces. Thus, the stool or the urine becomes acidic.
As cited, Maalox contains magnesium hydroxide and aluminum hydroxide. These active constituents are responsible for the hyperacidity relief by neutralizing acid. Regarding diaper rash, Maalox treats it by counteracting the acidic effect of the defecation or urine on the skin.
More to this, Magnesium hydroxide is also known as Milk of Magnesia. Applied topically, Milk of Magnesia has been known to heal skin abrasions such as acne, and canker sores – a type of mouth ulcer. Milk of magnesia is also used for diaper rash.
Maalox suspension or its generic equivalents may be indicated for diaper rash. Like the recommended skin protectants, Maalox suspension application is between every diaper change and for two to three days only. The disadvantage about this drug for diaper rash is the messy feel for the patient, as Maalox suspension is not in cream or in ointment form.
As for safety measures, magnesium hydroxide and aluminum hydroxide usually accumulate on individuals with kidney or renal failure. Magnesium hydroxide can cause hypermagnesemia while aluminum hydroxide for prolonged use, may build up in bones, nerves and in the brain. Some side effects of aluminum hydroxide include hypophosphatemia, osteomalacia and encephalopathy.
As cited, Maalox contains magnesium hydroxide and aluminum hydroxide. These active constituents are responsible for the hyperacidity relief by neutralizing acid. Regarding diaper rash, Maalox treats it by counteracting the acidic effect of the defecation or urine on the skin.
More to this, Magnesium hydroxide is also known as Milk of Magnesia. Applied topically, Milk of Magnesia has been known to heal skin abrasions such as acne, and canker sores – a type of mouth ulcer. Milk of magnesia is also used for diaper rash.
Maalox suspension or its generic equivalents may be indicated for diaper rash. Like the recommended skin protectants, Maalox suspension application is between every diaper change and for two to three days only. The disadvantage about this drug for diaper rash is the messy feel for the patient, as Maalox suspension is not in cream or in ointment form.
As for safety measures, magnesium hydroxide and aluminum hydroxide usually accumulate on individuals with kidney or renal failure. Magnesium hydroxide can cause hypermagnesemia while aluminum hydroxide for prolonged use, may build up in bones, nerves and in the brain. Some side effects of aluminum hydroxide include hypophosphatemia, osteomalacia and encephalopathy.
Thursday, May 24, 2012
Medical Terminology: Anthelmintic
Anthelmintic pertains to a substance capable of destroying or eliminating parasitic worms, esp. human intestinal helminths. (source)
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Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Glibenclamide facts
Glibenclamide is popular as glyburide in the USA. It works by activating enzymes that tend to release insulin from the pancreas. Glibenclamide is popular in the brand names Daonil (Sanofi-Aventis), Euglocon (Roche) and Euglodin (MedChoice Pharma). It can also be in combination with metformin. Euglo plus (Roche) and Glucovance (Merck) are some recognized trade names of glibenclamide-metformin combination. In its single form, glibenclamide is usually available in 2.5 and 5 mg strength.
Glibenclamide is indicated for type 1 diabetes. It is important to be taken with food or immediately consumed after eating. Glibenclamide is usually given once a day with the dose 2.5 mg to 5mg depending on the body response.
Precautions and contraindications
Glibenclamide is to be used in precaution with elderly people for risk of hypoglycemia or low-blood sugar. It has no controlled study for use in pregnant women therefore it is not recommended for use. Insulin is still the best option. Breasfeeding mothers are not also advised for glibenclamide treatment for risk of hypoglycemia in the infant. Glibenclamide is contraindicated to individuals with liver and kidney problems. It is not for type 1 diabetes, diabetic ketoacidosis and diabetic coma.
Side effects
Some reported side effects of glibenclamide include dizziness, gastrointestinal discomfort and hypersensitivity reactions such as itching and hives. There are also cases of thrombocytopenia and anemia (aplastic and haemolytic).
Drug interactions
Glibenclamide can increase the serum levels of ciclosporin and increase the side effect of phenytoin. Risk of liver toxicity has also been cited when used with bosentan.
Glibenclamide taken with the following drugs may cause an enhanced effect:
Alcohol, betablockers, chloramphenicol, tetracycline, cimetidine, cyclic antidepressant, pegvisomant, corticosteroids, salicylates, sulfonamides, fluconazole, miconazole, insulin and other antidiabetic drugs
On the other hand, the following medications can cause diminished effect:
Quinolone antibiotics, chloestyramine, colesevelam, somatropin, rifampicin
Glibenclamide is indicated for type 1 diabetes. It is important to be taken with food or immediately consumed after eating. Glibenclamide is usually given once a day with the dose 2.5 mg to 5mg depending on the body response.
Precautions and contraindications
Glibenclamide is to be used in precaution with elderly people for risk of hypoglycemia or low-blood sugar. It has no controlled study for use in pregnant women therefore it is not recommended for use. Insulin is still the best option. Breasfeeding mothers are not also advised for glibenclamide treatment for risk of hypoglycemia in the infant. Glibenclamide is contraindicated to individuals with liver and kidney problems. It is not for type 1 diabetes, diabetic ketoacidosis and diabetic coma.
Side effects
Some reported side effects of glibenclamide include dizziness, gastrointestinal discomfort and hypersensitivity reactions such as itching and hives. There are also cases of thrombocytopenia and anemia (aplastic and haemolytic).
Drug interactions
Glibenclamide can increase the serum levels of ciclosporin and increase the side effect of phenytoin. Risk of liver toxicity has also been cited when used with bosentan.
Glibenclamide taken with the following drugs may cause an enhanced effect:
Alcohol, betablockers, chloramphenicol, tetracycline, cimetidine, cyclic antidepressant, pegvisomant, corticosteroids, salicylates, sulfonamides, fluconazole, miconazole, insulin and other antidiabetic drugs
On the other hand, the following medications can cause diminished effect:
Quinolone antibiotics, chloestyramine, colesevelam, somatropin, rifampicin
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Tuesday, May 22, 2012
On Lizard Alternative Treatment
These are facts about the most popular lizards hunted for their medicinal purposes, ranging from those who have scientific study to lizards with no scientific evidence for medicinal properties.
Belonging to the reptile class, the lizards have been known for many medicinal uses. Their healing and preventive capacities have been recorded throughout the world. Although most of them lack scientific studies, their names have grown popular with their distinctive medicinal uses. Used as a cure for many ailments and diseases, the following are the most popular lizards of today – ranging from those who have undergone laboratory studies to types that possess no scientific evidence.
Sunday, May 20, 2012
Health Quotation # 4
Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
~World Health Organization, 1948~
~World Health Organization, 1948~
Saturday, May 19, 2012
Friday, May 18, 2012
United Home Whitfield’s For United Home Burn Ointment
A middle-aged woman-lawyer bought an ointment for a tiny burn on her wrist. Arriving home, she applied a thin film of the ointment on her blister. But instead of experiencing a soothing feeling from the drug, she felt a sting from it that slowly became painful.
Examining the ointment, she realized she was given United Home Whitfield’s ointment instead of United Home Burn ointment.
The woman-lawyer had to sue the drugstore for its negligence.
United Home Whitfield’s VS United Home Burn ointment
Whitfield’s and United Home Burn ointments are both over-the-counter products of Amherst Lab and distributed by United Home. However these two are very different from one another. Whitfield’s ointment contains salicylic acid and benzoic acid. It is a topical antifungal drug indicated for tinea pedis (athlete’s foot), tinea cruris (jock itch) and ringworm. Whitfield’s is usually applied 2 to 3 times daily and contraindicated in open wounds.
On the other hand, United Home Burn ointment, as revealed by its name is indicated for healing shallow burns. It is used to protect the affected area from infection. United Home Burn ointment also soothes itchiness and pain. It contains benzocaine, eucalyptus oil and boric acid. Like Whitfield ointment, United Home Burn ointment is also applied 2 to 3 times daily.
Boric acid as an ingredient of United Home Burn ointment can be absorbed from the skin that this topical drug is not advised for prolonged use especially in infants and in children.
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Medical Terminology: Hyperlipidemia
An excess of lipids in the blood. Also called hyperlipemia, lipemia, lipidemia. (source)
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Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Facts About Daphne Pills
A Daphne pack consists of 28 white tablets, each containing a 500mcg Lynestrenol. As a contraceptive tablet, Daphne is usually indicated for women whom estrogens are contraindicated and for breast feeding mothers who require contraception.
Side effects include the following:
- Spotting or breakthrough bleeding
- Weight gain
- Loss of libido
- Acne
- Breast pain or tenderness
- Headache
- Vaginal dryness
Directions for use:
One tablet is to be taken every day beginning on the first day of menstruation. The tablet can be taken anytime of the day but it is still best if taken at the same time each day. Once the 28 tablets have been consumed, start with another pack without any gap between cycles.
Monday, May 14, 2012
Be Safe On Taking OTC Drugs
OTC drugs may seem harmless because they require no prescription or any advice form a registered doctor. However, risks are still at stake here. Just to be safe, here are some reminders to consider upon undergoing any self medication.
OTC or Over-the-Counter medicine generally consist of vitamins, dietary supplements, antacids, cough and cold formula and other medications for minor symptoms. These types don’t require any order request from a physician. On the contrary, OTC medicine is not as safe as most people believe. Like Rx medicine, they have their share of undesirable reactions too.
Saturday, May 12, 2012
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Antidepressant Interactions with Herbal Supplements
Antidepressant medications work by either sedating or stimulating the patient. Tofranil (Imipramine) for instance, is a tricyclic antidepressant, under the dimethlyamino acid compounds. This drug promotes restfulness. Ludiomil (Maprotiline) on the other hand, acts as a stimulant. The latter is also under the tricyclic antidepressant, but categorized as a monomethyl relative.
To prevent any interactions, antidepressant drugs should not be taken with other medicine that act on the central nervous system. This safety measure should also be applied with supplements. The following are herbal supplements that should be avoided if you are taking antidepressant medications.
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