Most consumers pay very little attention to what is in their purchases, but those who do are aware of the many uses of fluorochemicals. These compounds have found their way into a variety of markets. In addition to being the key ingredients in many...
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a disorder of the large bowel better known in medical circles as colon. Irritable bowel syndrome is not a disease. It can be defined as functional disorder, meaning that certain organs do not function correctly. IBS...
Think about the part of your body that takes the most abuse every day. It doesn't matter if you are jogging at the park, running on the field, or walking around the office, each activity puts stress on a major part of your body. The parts of your bo...
Pain can strike you no matter what you are doing. It can be an accident or the flare up of some long-term condition. It may be unexpected or expected, say following surgery. From the earliest times, people with pain have always looked for ways to re...
Used as an extended relief for chronic pain, Ultram is a strong, medically prescribed pain reliever for individuals who need extensive pain relief. Individuals who suffer from pain in the most extreme forms such as vehicle accidents, slip and falls,...
There are two main classes of medications used to treat pain: the so-called narcotics and the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). The use of the word "narcotic" has been hijacked. In its medical sense, it originally referred to drugs der...
Different kinds of arguments can be heard on whether antibiotics can cure sinusitis or not. But do not join those who easily conclude, whether they are for or against antibiotics for sinusitis. Learn for yourself by getting to know the various facto...
Biguanides Phenformin (DBI-TD. DBI), Metformin (Glyciphage) These drugs decrease the intestinal absorption of carbohydrates, promote their oxidation in the tissues, and also reduce conversion of fats and proteins into glucose in the liver. They redu...
Dihydroergotamine Mesylate (Dihydergot, DHE 45) This can be used by the intramuscular or intravenous route. Its effect is less pronounced than ergotamine. Only a small percentage of persons respond to this drug. The adverse effects and precautions f...
Carbamazepine (Tegretol, Mazetol, Carbatol) This drug belongs to the category of iminostilbenes and is used in the treatment of psychomotor and grand mal epilepsy. Nowadays it is considered as the drug of first choice for grand-mal epilepsy. It prov...
Precautions It should not be used in patients with a history of epilepsy or any psychiatric disorder It should not be used in children below two years. Avoid its use with quinine, quinidine or any other drugs which may cause disturbance of heart bea...