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Detoxification From Effexor XR
Effexor XR is prescribed to treat depression in adults over age 18. Some patients experience side effects, along with withdrawal symptoms when the antidepressant is discontinued. Doctors do not recommend stopping this medication without their supervision. A planned withdrawal from Effexor XR will e
DMSO Side Effects
Dimethyl Sulfoxide, or DMSO, is a prescription drug that is used to treat a bladder condition called interstitial cystitis. A sterile solution of this drug is instilled directly into the bladder with a syringe or a catheter.
Patient Prescription Programs in Oregon
For many patients prescription drugs are too expensiveDrug Research image by JJAVA from Fotolia.comWe have experienced the effects of the rising cost of healthcare. Prescription medications present a financial challenge when either our insurance does not cover a certain drug, or we have...
How Do Pharmaceutical Companies Protect Their Brand?
Drug companies are not like other manufacturing companies and for many years have not protected their brands by directly advertising to consumers, although this is changing. Additionally, pharmaceutical companies lose $75 billion dollars a year to counterfeit drugs, as of 2010, according to Pharmpro
Rituximab Use and Chronic Cold Agglutinin Disease
Do you have any knowledge about rituximab use in a patient with chronic cold agglutinin disease?
How Does Nicotine Gum Work?
IntroductionAccording to the American Heart Association, more than 47 million people in the United States smoke. According to the American Cancer Society, more than 440,000 of those people will die this year because of their addiction to smoking. With such high morbidity rates, it is no...
Pineapple & Protease
Proteolytic enzymes, or proteases, break down proteins into smaller subunits. Proteases made by the body are necessary for protein digestion. Pineapples contain a group of proteolytic enzymes collectively known as bromelain. Bromelain acts upon a variety of proteins and according to the Huntington C
How Many Vitamins Are Too Many?
Vitamins and other nutritional supplements have gained popularity in recent years with the trend toward natural health and alternative medicine. While the addition of certain supplements is beneficial, they can also be harmful if taken in large quantities. The following is a guide to a few supplemen
The Evolving Management of Hepatitis C Virus
It's an exciting time for hepatitis C treatment with higher success rates, fewer adverse events, and shorter durations.
Potassium Chloride for Hypotension
As the main electrolyte inside the body's cells, potassium is essential to the proper functioning of the cardiovascular and neuromuscular systems. Certain cases of hypotension, or low blood pressure, require potassium salts, such as potassium chloride, for effective treatment.
What Are the Benefits of Liquid B12?
Vitamin B12 has not been proved to improve energy levels.The tired chief image by Ella from Fotolia.comIt is unusual for individuals to suffer from a vitamin B12 deficiency because this vitamin is found naturally in a variety of foods, including fish, meat, dairy products and shellfish....
What Are Kelp Tablets Used for?
Kelp tablets are a rich source of iodine, a mineral that is crucial to your health.two sea bowls with tablets image by Lani from Fotolia.comKelp, or "laminaria digitata", is an edible sea algae belonging to the family of brown colored seaweed. This sea vegetable is more than 10 times...
Scientific Issues Embedded in the Generic Drug Approval Process
Understanding the generic drug approval process and the issues surrounding bioequivalence is crucial.
Levofloxacin Treatment Failure
A 50-year-old man presented with progressive dyspnea, left-sided chest pain, fever, and cough.
Vitamin B12 Shots for Weight Loss
If you are looking to lose a few pounds, we all know that the most reliable method is a healthy diet and regular exercise. However, there are always extra steps that can be taken to improve your chances of losing weight. Vitamin B12 shots have been touted by celebrities as a great extra boost for we
Point-of-Care Testing for Infectious Diseases in Pharmacy
Learn how point-of-care testing by pharmacists may rapidly identify infections such as influenza in the community.
Mineral Oil for Eczema
Eczema, a condition that is characterized by dry and cracked skin, can be soothed and treated with a number of topical solutions. Affordable treatments such as mineral oil can help to moisturize the skin and can be used between major treatments.
How to Take Vitamins With Food
"Take with food" is an instruction often read on a vitamin or medication bottle. Certain vitamins and minerals have a better absorption rate when taken with solid foods. So how do you take a vitamin with food in order to make sure it goes down properly? This article will describe how to do it withou
Interest Revives in 'Behind-the-Counter' Drugs
FDA's recent interest in Rx-to-OTC switches has breathed new life into an idea that has been around for many years: the need for a pharmacist-only drug class.