About Valerian

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Valerian (Valeriana officinalis) has been used for centuries as a sleep aid and soothing tonic. Valerian is a flowering plant native to Europe and Asia. Preparations made from valerian use the root and the rhizomes for their medicinal properties.

A Review of Vasopeptidase Inhibitors

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Omapatrilat significantly improved neurohormonal and hemodynamic status in patients with heart failure.

Resurgence of Colistin

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This polymyxin antibiotic may be a last-line treatment option.

Uses for Marshmallow Root

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Some herbalists consider the marshmallow plant a staple of the alternative medicine cabinet. Marshmallow root is often used for digestive and respiratory problems, as well as external skin applications.

How Is Calcium Obtained?

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IntroductionCalcium is never found in its elemental form. Calcium is a silvery, soft metallic element that must be extracted. Through electrolysis it can be drawn from a salt like calcium chloride. This extraction can produce a 98.6 percent pure result. However, 99.5 percent can be...

Zyrtec-D Side Effects

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An antihistamine and decongestant combination, Zyrtec-D is known to reduce symptoms associated with allergy symptoms. The generic form, pseudoephedrine/cetirizine, can be used in place of Zyrtec-D to help with your symptoms.

APhA Drug Treatment Protocol: Management of Chronic Systolic Heart...

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Heart failure affects almost 5 million people in the United States and has 6-year mortality rates approaching 80% in men and 65% in women.

Salbutamol Syrup Side Effects

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Salbutamol syrup, also called Albuterol and Ventolin syrup, is a medication intended to treat bronchospasm as a result of asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. It works by opening breathing passages and relaxing muscles in the throat. The medication is taken via an inhaler...

Insulin vs. Metformin Treatment

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Insulin and metformin are two medications used to control blood sugar levels in individuals with diabetes. Individuals with Type 1 diabetes may use insulin, while those with Type 2 diabetes may use insulin, metformin or a combination of the two.

What Are the Benefits of Nadh?

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Benefits of NADH.pills image by Maria Brzostowska from Fotolia.comNicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NADH) is a form of niacin--one of the B vitamins. It plays a key role (precursor to CoQ) in the metabolism process that converts food into energy. NADH has been shown to have beneficial...

Effects of Oral Contraception

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Historically, drug interaction literature concerning antibiotics and oral contraceptives has focused on the decreased effectiveness of oral contraceptives due to changes in the metabolism and/or bioavailability of ethinylestradiol.

Cardiac Catheterization: A Review for Pharmacists

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Learn about the use of antithrombotic agents for prophylaxis during diagnostic cardiac catheterization and PCI.

Ativan Effects

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Ativan, generically available as Lorazepam tablets, is a drug used to treat individuals suffering from anxiety. As is common with prescription drugs, Ativan can cause a number of side effects depending on the particular user and dosage.

How to Get a Togetic in "Pokemon SoulSilver"

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Nintendo released "Pokemon SoulSilver" for the Nintendo DS in 2010. A remake of "Pokemon Silver," "SoulSilver" placed an emphasis on many of the earlier Pokemon, such as Togetic. Togetic is a Normal- and Flying-type Pokemon that is strong against Bug- and Fighting-type Pokemon, but weak against Rock

Uses for Chinese Herbs

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Herbs have been used in China since prehistoric times. They have been used both for medicinal purposes and as flavorings in food. In many cases, medicinal herbs are the same herbs as ones used in cooking, and vice versa.

Individualized Pharmacokinetic Monitoring Reduces AAN

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To examine the impact of individualized pharmacokinetic monitoring (IPM) on the development of aminoglycoside-associated nephrotoxicity (AAN).

Is Powder Vitamin C Better Than Pills?

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Vitamin C can be purchased in its common form as a pill or in powder from certain health food stores and online retailers. Either type of product may contain either of two forms (ascorbic acid and sodium ascorbate) that differ in their bioavailabilities and exact functions in the body. A pill is con

How Can Evening Primrose Oil Help Ovulation?

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What is Evening Primrose OilEvening Primrose Oil is derived from the wildflower, Evening Primrose, which is found in North America. The oil is rich in Vitamin E and gamma linolenic acid, a fatty acid that is beneficial to people who have difficulty in creating it in their bodies. Evening...

Isoprinosine Side Effects

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Isoprinosine is commonly used as an immune stimulator for AIDS, herpes and cancer. Isoprinosine is known as a "nucleoside" which is one of the most basic compounds that makes up cells in the body. As with any medication, some side effects may be experienced from Isoprinosine use. A doctor should be

Side Effects of Imitrex

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Imitrex, or sumatriptan, is a medication prescribed for the treatment of migraine headaches. As with all prescription and over-the-counter medications, there are several side effects that can be experienced when taking Imitrex. Take these possible side effects into account when deciding if this medi