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Reliability of the Research Funded by a Drug Company
Often pharmaceutical companies are the first to investigate new drugs. However, this research is commonly biased in favor of the company that sponsored it. Research done by independent third parties is typically more reliable than that done by pharmaceutical companies.
Side Effects of Octinoxate
Octinoxate, or octyl methoxycinnamate, is a chemical used in the skin care industry in sunscreens. The substance can also be found in lip balms as well. Octinoxate is an ester, an organic compound that is a clear liquid insoluble in water and soluble in oil. Esters are formed from a process involvin
The Side Effects of Amox-Clav 875 mg
Amox-Clav, manufactured by Geneva, is an oral antibiotic medication. It consists of amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium, per RxList.com. It comes in several dosages including 875mg and 500mg tablets.
Flunisolide in the Treatment of Mild to Moderate Asthma
Can patients on multidose regimens of inhaled corticosteroids be directly transferred to once-daily flunisolide without compromising efficacy and tolerability?
Causes of Lipoatrophy
Lipoatrophy, or fat wasting, is one manifestation of a fat metabolism disorder known as lipodystrophy. People who take medications to treat HIV/AIDS often experience lipoatrophy after years of therapy, and injecting a number of other types of medications can cause people to lose significant amounts
Dead Sea Salt Vs Epsom Salt
For centuries, mineral salts were used as curatives for various health conditions and overall well-being. People have traveled the world in search of healing spas to seek relief from various ailments. Two of the most universal salts are from the Dead Sea and Epsom.
What Are Examples of OTC Drugs?
OTC pills are available without a prescription.pill, pills image by laviniaparscuta from Fotolia.comOver-the-counter drugs, otherwise known as OTC drugs, are medicines that can be bought without a doctor's prescription. OTC drugs can be used to treat a wide variety of conditions and...
Foods That Contain B Vitamins
Nearly every type of food has the potential to contain B vitamins. These essential nutrients are important for normal body functions, including proper metabolism and cancer prevention. But which foods are the best sources of the eight B vitamin varieties and how do you ensure that you get the most b
Vitamins With Kelp
Some people take vitamins and supplements containing kelp.kelp at aquarium image by Daniel Gillies from Fotolia.comKelp is a brown seaweed that has carbohydrates, protein and essential fatty acids, as well as a high concentration of minerals. The nearly 30 minerals found in kelp include...
Pharmacokinetics of Levofloxacin
Should the elimination of levofloxacin by CVVH and CVVHDF influence the dosage regimen?
How to Make Magnesium Chloride Oil
Magnesium chloride is a water soluble salt, and one of the most important minerals the body uses for cell metabolism. As a basic electrolyte, magnesium chloride is required to maintain almost all aspects of proper bodily function. Taking extra magnesium may help promote better health and bodily func
Side Effects of Venom Hyperdrive
Venom Hyperdrive is the latest in a long line of fat-burning supplements. Although the pill itself claims no harmful effects, the ingredients in Venom Hyperdrive can have some serious side effects.
How Long Does Benzodiazepine Stay in the Body?
IntroductionBenzodiazepines are a class of medications used for five main therapeutic actions. With 23 different medications in its class, benzodiazapines vary in usage including anxiety relief, sleep promotion, muscle relaxants, anti-convulsants and sedation for minor surgeries. Though...
Vitamin Deficiency Causing Hair Growth
Most women have fine hair on their lips, chin, chest, abdomen and back. The amount of hair considered "normal" varies from woman to woman and depends on an individual's genetics, hormones and lifestyle. Modern medical thought distinguishes between hypertrichosis--excess hair anywhere on th
Chemical Properties of Camphor
Camphor is naturally derived from an evergreen tree in Asia or synthesized from oil of turpentine. Its chemical properties make it useful for widely different uses, including medicinal purposes, embalming and repelling moths.
Properties of Calendula Extract
Calendula, an herb also known as pot marigold, marigold, holligold and maybud, is an annual flower that has been used by many cultures for thousands of years. It is admired for its decorative purposes, but it also has uses in cooking, aromatherapy and healing. Calendula extract is often used as an a
Side Effects From Combining Prozac and Alcohol
Prozac, also known as Fluoxetine, is a medication intended to help sufferers of depression. It comes with a variety of side effects. When combined with alcohol, the effects can be severely increased. It is recommended that people who take Prozac only consume light to moderate amounts of alcohol.
Toxicity of Magnesium Stearate
Magnesium stearate is a compound with the chemical formula Mg (C18H35O2)2. It's one of a class of drug additives called excipients, inactive compounds that help bind the active ingredients in the drug together or fill up a capsule when the active ingredient wouldn't be enough to take up all the spac
Ways to Reduce Acid Rebound After Using Proton Pump Inhibitors
Proton pump inhibitors are pills used in the treatment of GERD--also known as gastro-esophageal reflux disease--and acid reflux. They shut off the production of acid in the stomach. When you stop taking proton pump inhibitors, your stomach begins producing acid again.