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What is Zoledronic Acid?
If you suffer from multiple myeloma, prostate cancer or hypercalcemia due to a malignancy, or if you are prone to hip fractures or have pain due to bone metastases, ask your doctor about prescribing zoledronic acid, a biophosphonate.
How to Research Drug Names by Condition
The FDA categorizes prescription drugs both by their active ingredients and chemical types and by the conditions they treat. The Internet has opened the door for drug prescribers, their family members and people who are merely curious about the uses of prescription drugs to be able to research these
Sources of B12 for Vegans
There are multiple sources of vitamin B12 for vegans.vitamins image by Aidairi from Fotolia.comVitamin B12 is extremely important for a healthy nervous system and bloodstream. A lack of this vitamin in the diet can lead to nerve damage and anemia, according to The Vegetarian Resource...
Marine Collagen Protein Facts
Collagen refers to a form of protein. Collagen can be found in all the parts of human body, which includes the skin. It is the presence of collagen in our skin that accounts for its elasticity and strength. The appearance of our skin is greatly influenced by the quantity of collagen. With aging, the
Is Arnica Safe to Use?
Arnica preparations are made from extractions of the arnica flower. Arnica can be found as a highly dilute homeopathic medicine or as a strong herbal preparation. As a homeopathic preparation, arnica is safe to use as an internal and external medicine. Herbal arnica can be used as a topical prep
How to Assess the Effectiveness of Aricept
Alzheimer’s disease is a condition that destroys the ability to think, learn, communicate, remember and handle daily activities. It is a progressive and fatal disease that currently has no cure. Treatments for Alzheimer’s include medications like Aricept and Namenda, supplements such as
Acetaminophen Toxicity: What Pharmacists Need to Know
At what amount of acetaminophen ingestion should a patient be referred to the ER for possible overdose?
Retrospective Analysis of Serum Valproate Levels
We sought to determine whether patients receiving valproate plus an antidepressant had significantly lower serum valproate levels before initiation of the antidepressant than those patients receiving valproate without an antidepressant.
No Doz Side Effects
NoDoz is an over-the-counter drug used to improve mental and physical alertness in those who may be experiencing fatigue or lethargy. These coated tablets contain 200 milligrams of caffeine and work by stimulating the brain and central nervous system.
What Difference Between Hydrocodone and Codeine
Hydrocodone and codeine are both narcotic pain relievers, and both widely used as analgesics and cough suppressants. As codeine is used to manufacture hydrocodone, the two produce many similar effects.
Efficacy and Safety of Salmeterol/Fluticasone Propionate
Children as young as 4 years were able to use the devices effectively.
Adverse Effects of Marine Fish Collagen
Marine fish collagen is used to treat wrinkles and skin irregularities.skin treatment applying image by starush from Fotolia.comMarine fish collagen, due to its unique texture, is used to cosmetically treat wrinkles and skin irregularities such as depressions. Usually injected into the...
Uses for Peppermint Oil
Peppermint oil is a natural anti-inflammatory, as well as naturally anti-bacterial, anti-viral and anti-fungal. These uses make peppermint oil an essential addition to your first aid kit or medicine cabinet.
Pharmacotherapy of Hospitalised HIV-Infected Patients
Since 1987, the year in which the nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NRTI) zidovudine was licensed, a large number of new antiretroviral drugs have become available.
What Are the Functions of Probiotics?
The World Health Organization defines probiotics as live microorganisms that offer benefits to the host when ingested. These good bacteria are used in complementary and alternative medicine to treat illness. Personal bacterial balance promotes overall wellness.
Sodium Bicarbonate & Hyperkalemia
Hyperkalemia is a condition in which a person's potassium level is too high. This can be dangerous because potassium regulates the heartbeat. Sometimes hyperkalemia is due to excessive acid in the body tissues; this can be rectified with sodium bicarbonate, which neutralizes the acid.
Chlorambucil for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia
Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) is a malignancy of mature B lymphocytes which occurs in older adults.
Side Effects After the Discontinuation of Sertraline
Sertraline is better known as Zoloft. Zoloft is prescribed for treating depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, social anxiety disorder, anxiety and post traumatic stress disorder. You shouldn't stop taking Zoloft without the advice of a physician, due to the potential for side effects.
The Effects of Camber in Steel Slabs
Contractors and designers consider the types of materials needed for the flooring of a building. This flooring may involve the use of steel slabs and girders with camber. Camber is the term that describes when a deflection is made in the steel so that one side of the slab has a concave or is more el