For patients and caregivers, understanding clinical progression, diagnostic imaging results, and pharmacological treatment options is vital for managing acute and chronic health conditions.
Buspirone is a medication used to treat anxiety. According to Drugs.com, some symptoms of anxiety include dizziness, fear and irritability. Buspirone is available as a tablet that works to balance the chemicals in the brain. Typically, buspirone is taken for up to four weeks.
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Ramipril (brand name Altace) is a medication used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). Drugs.com says that ramipril is an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor that works to relax blood vessels, lowering blood pressure as a result. According to the National Library of Medicine, you will start taking 1.
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Clogged arteries, medically known as arteriosclerosis or atherosclerosis, refers to a condition in which fatty substances called cholesterol build up in your blood vessel walls.
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Apranax (naproxen sodium) is a medication used to manage physical manifestations of rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis (pelvic and back arthritis), gout and tendinitis. Apranax is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that decreases pain, stiffness and inflammation.
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Multiple sclerosis and rheumatoid arthritis are both chronic and crippling diseases that affect the quality of a patient's life. Rheumatoid arthritis affects the joints, while multiple sclerosis affects the brain and spinal cord.
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Colace (docusate) is a medication used to treat constipation. According to Drugs.com, it is a stool softener that makes your bowels softer. Easier bowel movements decrease pain, straining and damage to your rectal tissues.
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A brain bleed is a medical emergency that occurs when you have head trauma or suffer a stroke. Brain bleeds can occur within your brain (intracranial hemorrhage) or on the outer portions of your brain (subarachnoid hemorrhage).
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Cyclobenzaprine is a medication used to manage pain from muscle injuries, sprains and strains, says MedlinePlus. It is a muscle relaxant that works on the neurotransmitters, or chemicals, in your brain so you perceive less pain.
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Coughing is a normal respiratory reflex that occurs when the mouth or throat becomes irritated due to foreign material. However, coughing that lasts for more than eight weeks is medically dubbed the chronic cough.
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Imagine you are getting ready to go to sleep. You turn your head to the right, and suddenly, you feel like the room is spinning. You feel nauseous and unsteady.
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Bad breath, medically known as halitosis, is a condition that can result from postnasal drip. When you have postnasal drip, the glands in your nose and throat produce a thick mucus that can lead to bad breath.
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Effexor XR, generically known as venlafaxine hydrochloride, is a medication used to treat major depression, panic disorder and anxiety. It is available in various dosages including 150 mg tablets. Drugs.com states that the maximum dosage for Effexor XR is 225 mg per day.
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Degenerative diseases refer to medical problems that worsen over time. These degenerative diseases may affect the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord), bones, blood vessels or heart. Sometimes, certain medications and therapies can treat these degenerative diseases.
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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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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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Unfortunately, emergencies arise when least expected. People can suddenly suffer a heart attack or have an anaphylactic reaction (severe allergic reaction) after consuming certain foods. In some cases, emergency situations arise when poisonous snakes attack.
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The tonsils are soft tissues that reside at the back of the throat to help fight infection. Sometimes the tonsils can grow really large and need to be removed. In some cases, the tonsils may become infected, and white pus starts to form on them.
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Burning skin is a painful condition that can occur when the skin comes into exposed to fire, hot surfaces or too much sun exposure. According to the Merck Manual, burns can affect different layers of your skin. A first-degree burn is superficial as it affects only the epidermis (outer layer of skin).
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Ibuprofen and diclofenac are both medications used to reduce symptoms of inflammation such as pain, swelling and tenderness. Prescription ibuprofen is available in 800 milligram strength, while diclofenac comes in strengths of 100 to 200 milligrams.
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Mononucleosis, commonly known as the kissing disease, is a type of virus found in your saliva. The Mayo Clinic says that mononucleosis causes such manifestations as fever, fatigue, a sore throat and weakness.
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