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Prednisone Uses
Prednisone is used in treatment of many conditions like arthritis, severe asthma, severe psoriasis, Lupus, Crohn’s Disease and ulcerative colitis. Read the rest of this entry »

Drug Uses
Pyridium is used for short-term relief of symptoms caused by irritation of the urinary
tract such as burning, pain, and discomfort during urination as well as an increase
urges to urinate with only small amount of urine passing. Read the rest of this entry »

Drug Uses
Vasodilan is used to treat problems resulting from poor blood circulation to the brain or the body.
How Taken
Adults should take 10 to 20mg three to four times per day.
Warnings and Precautions
Adverse reactions may be more likely and more severe in older patients as well as an increased sensitivity to cold temperatures. Do not drive or engage in hazardous work until you determine how the drug will affect you. Avoid alcohol. Read the rest of this entry »

An analogue of gonadorelin used to treat endometriosis and to suppress the release of gonadotrophins by the pituitary gland before inducing ovulation in women undergoing fertility treatment. It is
also used to reduce concentrations of testosterone in the treatment of prostate cancer that requires testosterone for growth. Buserelin is available, on prescription only, as a nasal spray or a solution
for injection. Read the rest of this entry »

An antithyroid drug that blocks the synthesis of *thyroid hormones. It is used for the long-term treatment of thyrotoxicosis (overproduction of thyroid hormones) and may also be given to decrease hormone concentrations before surgery to remove part of an overactive thryroid gland. Carbimazole is available as tablets on prescription only. Read the rest of this entry »

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 »

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 »

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
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 »

Sodium Valproate Uses
Sodium Valproate is used to control certain types of seizures in the treatment of epilepsy and other disorders. Also used to treat acute mania in the treatment of bipolar disorder
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