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Protein Powder Information
Protein powder is a popular dietary supplement that is used by many athletes such as weightlifters, bodybuilders and figure competitors. Protein powder is a convenient way to get extra protein into the diet, and has many other benefits as well....More...
Tegretol Information
Tegretol (carbamazepine) is an anticonvulsant medication made by Novartis Pharmaceuticals. Anticonvulsants are primarily used for controlling seizures. As with any prescription medication, Tegretol should be taken as your doctor prescribes....More...
Natural Ways to Heal With Herbs
Herbs have been used for healing, wellness and medicinal purposes since 2500 BC. This was much before the advent of medical science that includes drugs, medicines and chemicals. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), around 4 billion people in the world use herbal medicines for taking car...More...
Quercetin Bromelain Side Effects
Quercetin Bromelain is a natural medication that helps in the body's healing process and aids in reducing inflammation after injury or a surgical procedure. The medication works by inhibiting the production of prostaglandins that are responsible for the inflammation process that takes place in the b...More...
Wild Rose Herbal Detox
Wild Rose Herbal Detox is a kit used for a 12- day internal cleansing program created by Dr. Terry Willard, PhD. We are all exposed to pollutants daily in the air, water and food that we consume. These pollutants can accumulate in the body and cause symptoms like lethargy and migraines. Wild Rose...More...
October 2002: Get Ready for National Pharmacy Week
What better way to prepare than to take advantage of a few of the features on Medscape Pharmacists?...More...
Antacid Uses
Antacids are oral medications that lower acidity in the stomach. Most antacids are available over-the-counter without a prescription. They come in many different forms, including liquid, capsule, tablet and granule form. Antacids are used to treat a variety of gastrointestinal issues. Dosage often d...More...
Effects of Extracts of Notoginseng
Bleeding is an undesirable event that may occur after trauma, surgery, or pharmacologic treatment with antiplatelet, anticoagulant, or thrombolytic therapy....More...
Alternatives to Dilantin
Dilantin is a brand-name anit-seizure medication often prescribed to treat people with epilepsy. Although Dilantin can be effective in controlling seizures and most people tolerate it well, it does have some side effects, including drug-induced hepatitis, blood cell disorders, overgrowth of gums and...More...
5-HTP & Dangers to the Stomach
5-HTP, or 5-hydroxytryptophan, is used by your body to produce brain chemicals like serotonin. Serotonin helps regulate your mood, appetite and energy level. 5-HTP helps maintain your serotonin levels, which can alleviate depression, kick-start weight loss and increase your energy. While 5-HTP can b...More...
How to Take D-Ribose
D-Ribose is a supplement available through numerous manufacturers of nutritional products. Producers of D-Ribose supplements include NOW Foods, Source Naturals and Life Extension. This herbal remedy is supposed to help a person achieve a longer and healthier life. Manufacturer claims, besides longev...More...
What Are Borage Pills?
Borage, or starflower, originated in the Middle East, spread to Asia and has been incorporated in Chinese tradition as both food and medicine. More commonly known in the United States as borage oil, it is sold as a dietary supplement....More...
What Are the Side Effects of Oxymetazoline?
Oxymetazoline is a type of medication that is commonly available over the counter under a variety of brand names. Despite its effectiveness at relieving nasal congestion, oxymetazoline poses a risk for side effects in some patients....More...
Outpatient Palliative Care Effectiveness: All Can Gain
Can an outpatient palliative care team decrease the burden on caregivers?...More...
Cost-Effectiveness of Preventing Weight Gain and Obesity
Is physical activity for weight control cost effective?...More...
Preventive Measures Help Patients with Diabetes
Early detection and appropriate laser surgery can effectively prevent visual loss in patients with diabetic retinopathy....More...
Side Effects of Leptin
Leptin is an amino acid protein produced naturally by the body. Injections of Leptin are sometimes used by physicians in obese patients as a part of a weight loss program. Leptin helps control body weight by controlling the desire to eat, an increases in energy expenditure, and an increase in metabo...More...
How to Stop Using Nasal Spray
According to "The New York Times," doctors have recognized a condition called rhinitis medicamentosa since 1946. This condition, more commonly called rebound congestion, is a stuffiness or blockage of nasal passages as a result of medicinal treatment not disease. Nasal spray decongestants are intend...More...
Simcor Side Effects
Simcor tablets contain a combination of simvastatin and niacin. Your doctor may prescribe Simcor to lower cholesterol. Simcor can help prevent the development of heart disease and atherosclerosis, but it does have side effects....More...
Hematologic Effects of Antimicrobials: Focus on the Oxazolidinone...
The oxazolidinone linezolid (Zyvox, Pharmacia Corp., Peapack, NJ) recently was approved for clinical use in a variety of gram-positive infections including those due to methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecium (VRE)....More...
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