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- Side Effects of Androgens and Androgens
Type of Drug:Male hormones. How the Drug Works: lostosterone is the primary natural androgen (male sex hormone) produced by the testes. Androgens promote normal growth and development of male sex organs (eg, prostate, seminal vesicles, penis, scrotum) and affect fertility. They also produce the distinctive male characterisis of hair distribution, voice depth, Uses: To treat testosterone deficiency. Prolonged [...]
Fri, 29 Feb 2008 11:13:12 +0000 - Desmopressin Acetate Guidelines of Usage
Type of Drug:Human antidiuretic hormone (ADH). How the Drug Works: A hormone which makes the kidneys reabsorb (retain) water and increases the concentration/activity of certain blood factors necessary for normal blood clotting. Uses: DDA VP: As antidiuretic hormone replacement therapy in the management of central cranial diabetes insipidus and for temporary excessive urination and excessive thirst following head [...]
Fri, 22 Feb 2008 08:02:26 +0000 - Pramipexole Drug - How does Pramipexole Works?
Type of Drug: Antiparkinson agent. How the Pramipexole Product Works: Parkinsonism is a neurological disease with a variety of origins characterized by tremor, rigidity and disorders of posture and balance. The onset is slow and progressive with symptoms advancing over months to years. There is no cure for the disease. The goal of therapy is to provide [...]
Fri, 15 Feb 2008 09:17:11 +0000 - Guidelines for Using Expectorants
Type of Drug:Loosens excessive respiratory secretions, mucus, and other foreign debris. How the Drug Works: Expectorants thin mucous secretions in the lungs and make the phlegm less sticky. The mucus is easier to cough up. This reduces chest congestion and makes coughs more productive. The exact mechanism by which expectorants thin mucous secretions in the lung [...]
Tue, 05 Feb 2008 12:02:50 +0000 - Preventing Elder Abuse And Neglect: Need Of The Hour
With the nuclear families growing fast across the globe, the people all over are concerned with a grave fact and that is elder abuse and neglect. The growing stress of acquiring more money has left the spouses running behind their respective jobs, thus neglecting their houses. The elders in the houses are either left [...]
Tue, 05 Feb 2008 11:25:34 +0000 - Felbamate Drug - How does Felbamate Works?
Type of Drug: Anticonvulsant; antiepileptic. How the Felbamate Product Works: Felbamate acts on the central nervous system to decrease the frequency of seizures. Uses of The Felbamate: Felbamate is not indicated as a first-line antiepileptic treatment. Felbamate is recommended for use only in those patients who respond inadequately to alternative treatments and whose epilepsy is so severe that a substantial [...]
Sat, 05 Jan 2008 07:09:47 +0000 - Teeth whitening Issues
Before adopting any teeth whitening procedure the patient must consult or gather much of the information about the procedure. The best dentists for teeth whitening are done by London dentist. But everyone cannot consult them. But there are certain steps which when taken leads to a safe teeth whitening process without any side effects.All [...]
Fri, 04 Jan 2008 07:10:11 +0000 - How Does Glucagon - Guidelines Works?
Type of Drug:A blood glucose (sugar) elevating agent. How the Glucagon Products Works: Glucagon is a natural hormone that is released from the pancreas. It elevates blood sugar in a variety of ways (eg, inhibition of glucogen synthesis, enhanced formation of glucose from noncarbohydrates and fat, increased hydrolysis of glucogen to glucose). Uses of The Glucagon: Used to [...]
Tue, 01 Jan 2008 10:32:17 +0000 - Dibenzapine Derivatives Drug - How does Dibenzapine Derivatives Works?
Type of Drug: Atypical antipsychotic. How the Drug Works: Atypical anti psychotics act upon several neurotransmitter systems, including antagonism at one or more types of dopamine receptors, antagonism at alphacadrenergic receptors, and activity at muscarinic, histamine H1 , or nicotinic receptors. Uses: For the treatment of schizophrenia. Olanzapine: For the short-term treatment of acute manic episodes associated with Bipolar I disorder. Precautions: Tardive [...]
Sat, 29 Dec 2007 04:12:13 +0000 - Thioxanthene Derivatives Drug Information
Type of Drug: Typical (conventional) antipsychotic. How the Drug Works: The exact mechanism is not known. Drugs of this type usually work by altering nerve transmission in the brain. Uses: For the management of the manifestations of psychotic mental disorders Precautions: Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS): NMS is a potentially fatal syndrome associated with antipsychotic drugs. Symptoms include fever, muscle rigidity, altered mental [...]
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