Many older adults take both prescription and over-the-counter medicines for allergies, mood, or sleep. Before doing so, however, make sure you consult with your doctor. There is a good chance that some of these medications are classified as “anticholinergic drugs.” What Are Anticholinergic Drugs?
Antibiotic resistance is a global issue recognized by the CDC as a top public health threat. This guide helps to answer common questions about resistance to these important medications. Includes a list of antibiotic resistant bacteria and possible treatm
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Hives, also called urticaria, is a raised, itchy area of skin. Most often the cause of hives is unknown. Sometimes it is a sign of an allergic reaction to food or medications, but the cause of the allergy (the allergen) is unknown. Dermatographism and swelling (angioedema) may accompany...
Aside from skin allergies, most allergens come from either foods, medications, or the environment. Balsam of Peru can be all three. It can be found in fragrances (deodorant, baby powder, sunscreen, suntan lotion, shampoo, perfume), flavorings (cinnamon, vanilla, cloves, cardamom, nutmeg), an...
General medicine has a key role in integrating medications from all medical specialties. Whenever possible, inexpensive generic drugs were listed, facilitating prescription even in resource-poor countries. The chapter covers drugs for emergency, acute, short-term, and long-term use. Unique drugs are ...
For EHR, all medications in the list should be attached to an RxNorm so that the medication, and any allergies to this medication, show on EHR Summaries of Care. Drug Name: Enter the drug name as it shows in the master list. Generic Name: Enter the associated generic drug name. When ...
Medications for Eustachian Tube DysfunctionOther names: ETDEustachian tube dysfunction (ETD) occurs when there is a chronic blockage of the eustachian tube with ongoing symptoms of feeling of fullness of the ear, clicking or crackling sounds in the ear, hearing may become muffled and there may be...
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Read about the usage, side effects, interactions and differences between antihistamines, decongestants, nasal sprays, mast cell inhibitors and other antiallergy medications.