Medicine answers blog

A synthetic progestogen. Combined with oestrogens it is used in oral contraceptives, and as an adjunct to oestrogens it is used as part of hormone replacement therapy (HRT). It can be used alone as a progestogen-only contraceptive pill and - but only for a limited period - to delay menstruation, to treat heavy or painful periods, or to relieve premenstrual tension. Norethisterone is also used as a depot contraceptive, which is given by intramuscular injection and lasts for up to eight weeks. Read the rest of this entry »

Diclofenac sodium used for the treatment of pain and inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis (including arthritis in children) and other disorders of the muscles and joints; it is also used to treat acute gout and postoperative pain. Diclofenac is applied to the skin for the treatment of sprains and strains. Read the rest of this entry »

A plant extract that contains two alkaloids, emetine and cephaeline, that irritate the lining of the stomach and intestines and act as emetics.
Ipecacuanha has been used to induce vomiting in people (especially children) who have swallowed a non-corrosive poison. In very small doses it can act as an expectorant, being available as syrups and tablets and included in many cough medicines. Ipecacuanha is freely available over the counter. Read the rest of this entry »

Drug Uses
Zestril is used to treat high blood pressure. Used in combination with other medications, Zestril is also used to increase the chances of survival following a heart attack or heart failure. Read the rest of this entry »

Drug Uses
Sandimmune is used to slow down or reduce the natural tendency of the immune system to reject organ transplants.
How Taken
Adults should take 5 to 10 mg per 2.2 pounds of body weight daily. It may be decreased by the doctor to 2 to 6mg per day. Doses are usually adjusted according to drug levels in the blood. Read the rest of this entry »

Drug Uses
Promethazine Theoclate is used in the treatment of vomiting, nausea, vertigo and motion sickness. It is grouped in the antihistamine category of medications. Read the rest of this entry »

Tadalafil Uses
Tadalafilis used to treat erectile dysfunction or impotence in men. Read the rest of this entry »

Sorbitrate Uses
Sorbitrate is used to prevent or relivee attacks of angina (chest pain associated with heart disease.)
How Taken
To prevent angina attacks: the extended release capsules should be taken in 20 to 80mg doses every 8-12 hours. TO treat angina attacks: place a sublingual tablet in your mouth or chew a chewable tablet. May be used after 5 mins if pain is not relived. IF pain persists, take another tablet after 5 minsutes. Call your doctor if this regimen is not providing relief. Read the rest of this entry »

Drug Uses
Serevent is used to dialate air passages in the lungs that are narrowed because of inflammation or disease such as asthma and (COPD) chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Read the rest of this entry »

Drug Uses
Prolixin is used in treatment of psychotic disorders.
How Taken
Take Prolixin as directed by your physician with glass full of water. If given in concentrate form mix with 4 oz. orange juice or water. Read the rest of this entry »