For patients and caregivers, understanding clinical progression, diagnostic imaging results, and pharmacological treatment options is vital for managing acute and chronic health conditions.
There are also over 600 documented cigarette additives in commercial tobacco, and 100 of these have been found to have pharmacological effects on the body, especially the central nervous system.
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Skin sensations of burning and itching often occur together. Most cases are due to a skin ailment but other medical conditions might be to blame.
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The use of marijuana to treat medical conditions has been debated by health care experts, both having significant clinical claims for and against its use. Medical marijuana can help to stimulate appetite in cancer and AIDS patients. It also helps to alleviate some of the symptoms of glaucoma and multiple sclerosis.
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Lexotan is the trade name for the prescription medication bromazepam. Lexotan is indicated for the treatment of tension, anxiety and agitation. It is a benzodiazepine medication which increases the neurotransmitter GABA, which in turn functions to inhibit activity in the central nervous system.
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Morphine is a powerful opiate that is used medically to treat pain and other conditions. It is also abused to achieve a high or avoid withdrawal symptoms. The body has opioid receptors throughout the body and each receptor reacts specifically in response to that part of the body.
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Nicotine gum is used to help people stop smoking. It contains nicotine to help people reduce their cravings, but it lacks the other harmful effects that come with smoking and chewing tobacco. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Nicorette.com, nicotine gum was first approved by the U.S.
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Tylenol PM is an over-the-counter medication indicated for the treatment of pain and mild insomnia. Tylenol PM is a combination of the drugs diphenhydramine and acetaminophen. Diphenhydramine is an anti-histamine used to promote sleep and reduce inflammation, while acetaminophen reduces fever and pain.
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Lexapro is the trade name for the medication escitalopram. Lexapro is indicated for the treatment of major depressive disorder and generalized anxiety disorder. Lexapro works by increasing the overall availability of the neurotransmitter serotonin. Lexapro was approved by the U.S.
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Opium is the raw, gummy tar harvested from opium poppies. It is a schedule 2 drug in the United States, meaning that it has a medical use but also has a high potential for abuse that can lead to physical and psychological dependence.
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Gambling addiction is the compulsive act of gambling without regard for financial, family- or work-related consequences. Gambling addicts may become excessively preoccupied with the act of gambling itself and not necessarily with winning or losing.
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Cymbalta, clinically known as duloxetine, is a prescription medication indicated for the treatment of depression, anxiety, diabetic neuropathic pain and fibromyalgia. It works by increasing the availability of the neurotransmitters serotonin and norepinephrine. It was approved by the U.S.
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