Side effects of prescription drugs like Flomax, Omeprazole, and Bactrim can range from digestive issues to reproductive risks. Monitoring long-term Benadryl use and pediatric Albuterol reactions is crucial for safety.
Asthma is a disease of the lungs that causes narrowing and constriction of the airways. An inflammatory or allergic component to the disease causes swelling of the bronchial structures in the lung. With asthma, the disease is always present but typically becomes a problem only with a flare-up, or asthma attack.
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Metformin is a prescription medication used primarily in the management of type 2 diabetes. This pill is sold under brand names such as Glucophage and Riomet.
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Zopiclone is a medication used to manage insomnia. According to Drugs.com, zopiclone belongs to a category of drugs called central nervous system depressants, and it works to help you sleep better throughout the night. Typically, you will take 5 to 7.5 mg of zoplicone at bedtime, says the Mayo Clinic.
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Clindamycin is an antibiotic medication classified as a lincosamide; it inhibits bacteria protein synthesis. Clindamycin is used to prevent or treat bacterial infection. Clindamycin is also applied topically to the skin as an ointment to treat or prevent acne.
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Novocain can be used for dental treatments such as filling cavities or as a spinal anesthetic. It is injected into the spine or the jaw to block the transmission of nerve sensation to the brain. This prevents the patient from realizing pain. Drugs.
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If you suffer from diabetes, you need to be aware of which drugs may interact with your system in a way that causes your condition to get worse. Although side effects of certain medications such as alprazolam, sold as Xanax in the U.S.
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Lidocaine is an anesthetic medication that can be injected or used topically. Doctors use lidocaine to numb the skin and underlying tissues before simple surgical procedures or before the injection of another medication. Lidocaine inhibits the conduction of neuron impulses, according to Drugs.
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Men who have high blood pressure or have survived a heart attack may benefit from treatment with a medication called lisinopril. Lisinopril is an angiotensin-converting enzyme, or ACE, inhibitor that helps blood flow more efficiently through the body.
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Codeine is a medication used to manage mild to moderate pain. This medication is typically combined with other medications to treat coughing, according to MedlinePlus. Codeine belongs to medications called opiate (narcotic) analgesics and antitussives.
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MDMA is the abbreviation for 3-4 methylenedioxymethamphetamine, which is commonly known as Ecstasy, E, XTC, Clarity or the Love Drug. MDMA is a completely synthetic drug, first created by the German pharmaceutical company Merck in 1912 for use as an appetite suppressant.
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Morphine is a sedative used to treat pain. Often an adverse response to morphine will be due to something other than an immune reaction. True allergies to morphine are rare, but when they do occur, it can be life-threatening.
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Lyrica (pregabalin) slows nerve impulses that may cause seizures and blocks nerve related pain. Lyrica can also fight symptomatic pain from the after-effects of shingles (herpes zoster), diabetic nerve damage and pain from fibromyalgia.
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Stemzine is the brand name in Australia of the generically named medication prochlorperazine. The medicine has several uses, MyDr.com.au reports. Treatment includes relief from nausea, vomiting and dizziness related to migraine headaches, the organization states.
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One of the available treatments for depression is escitalopram, which is sold under the brand name of Cipralex.
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Allegra (fexofenadine) is an antihistamine medication used in the treatment of seasonal allergies, skin itching and hives. Symptoms of seasonal allergies include sneezing, itching, red watery eyes and runny nose. Allegra works by decreasing the amount of histamine in your body.
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Betaderm is a corticosteroid medication used to manage or alleviate skin symptoms, such as redness, scaling or itching, associated with inflammatory skin conditions, including psoriasis and eczema. This medication is applied directly to the affected skin region.
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Azithromycin (Zithromax, Zmax) is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. The antibiotic comes in different doses and forms, including tablets, eye drops and injectable solution. The 250 mg oral dose of azithromycin is often used to treat pneumonia, sinusitis, sexually transmitted diseases and skin infections.
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Psychiatrists prescribe both Paxil, or paroxetine hydrochloride, and Wellbutrin, or bupropion, to treat depression. Paxil is also approved to treat obsessive compulsive disorder, panic disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder and posttraumatic stress disorder.
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Lorazepam, brand name Ativan, is a type of benzodiazepine prescribed for relief of sleeplessness and excessive anxiety. According to the Beersβ Criteria, lorazepam is a potentially inappropriate medication that may cause serious side effects for older adults.
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Formaldehyde is a widely used chemical in many industries and household products. This compound is used in a variety of products such as paint, adhesives, cosmetics, pharmaceutical products, wood products, disinfectants, antiseptics and tobacco.
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