Easy-to-understand guides explaining what medications are used for, how they work, common side effects, and important facts patients should know before taking a prescription drug.
It is common for one to associate emotions with color in many areas of our lives. Colors can affect our mood, alter our perception of products, and affect our actions. For instance, it is common to associate the color red with anger, white with tranquility, blue with sadness, and yellow with happiness.. However, people can […]
Acetaminophen is contained in over 100 medications that are sold over the counter. Â It is commonly purchased under the brand name Tylenol, but it can be found in common over-the-counter medication for pain, cough and fever. An acetaminophen overdose usually occurs when adults usually take more than the recommended dose or unintentionally take acetaminophen in […]
Rosuvastatin is available as a generic drug in local pharmacies, but many consumers still tend to purchase the brand name drug, Crestor, at lower prices online. It is important that consumers trust the drugs they are consuming. As a result, third-party independent resources are used to ensure the quality of online pharmacies and their drugs.
When shopping at your local pharmacy there are wide variety of drugs that are intended for curing or treating specific conditions or diseases. Some of these drugs are known as over the counter drugs (OTC); these can be purchased off the shelf in stores and they do not require a doctor’s prescription. On the other […]
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It is recommended that people dispose of their unused prescription drugs rather than hold on to them. Why is this? Well, these drugs can be accidentally ingested or misused according to the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ). Most people will keep their unused drugs because they believe that they might be able to use them […]
Individuals are becoming increasingly more resistant to antibiotics as the years pass, and while researchers are racing against the clock to find a cure to antibiotic resistance, nothing has been presented. In fact, there hasn’t been a new ‘class’ of antibiotics invented since the 1980s. Here are 5 things that you ought to know about […]
The drug Lipitor is actually based on calcium. It’s meant to help reduce high LDL cholesterol (‘bad’ cholesterol) to safer, healthier levels. Usually, it’s taken in doses of 10 to 20 milligrams per day. Why Lipitor was Made Yes, the body produces cholesterol naturally. That’s true. But, large amounts of LDL cholesterol can be […]
Atenolol is a type of drug known as a beta-blocker. It works on the body’s natural chemicals that help to regulate the heart and the blood vessels. The result is a decrease in blood pressure and heart rate. Doctors prescribe atenolol for the following reasons: To prevent heart attacks To prevent kidney problems To prevent […]
Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker that’s metabolized mainly in the liver. It can be taken by a patient at any time. It does not necessarily have to be taken with food. Amlodipine can affect the amount of calcium in a patient’s heart and muscle cells. It’s used mainly to treat patients who have high […]
