Medications can interact with other medications, both prescription and over-the-counter, but did you know that drugs can interact with foods, beverages, and herbs, too? A food, drink, drug, or herb may decrease or increase the effects of a medication, prevent it from working, or increase o...
This class of medication used for depression can have several ocular side effects. They can cause a decrease in tearing, which can lead to dry eye problems. They also can lead to a decrease in focusing ability (accommodation). This temporary effect may cause difficulty with reading or even di...
Can you take aspirin and erythropoietin together? 1 doctor answer • 4 doctors weighed in A 36-year old asked: Does erythropoietin increase or decrease during anemia? 1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in A 27-year old asked: Can you use erythropoietin if you have heart disease? 2 do...
Rheumatoid arthritis causes disability and can increase mortality and decrease life expectancy leading to early death. Patients have a less favorable outlook when they have deformity, disability, ongoing uncontrolled joint inflammation, and/or rheumatoid disease affecting other organs of the body. Overall...
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While our symptoms can provide a clue that something is off, our labs can tell us if the reason we’re feeling unwell could be due to our medications. Labs will provide information on whether we are absorbing our medications, whether we are on a correct dose of medications, as well as ...
Alteration in urine pH can also affect drug elimination. Alkalinization of the urine will decrease the elimination of drugs that are weak bases, and decreases in urine pH will increase their elimination. An example of a nonprescription medication that is a weak base is pseudoephedrine. Acidificati...
Absorption of tetracycline, quinolones, phenothiazides, iron preparations, isoniazid reduced when given with antacidseffectiveness of oral contraceptives and solicylates may decrease when given with antacid Aminoglycosides Action- Inhibits protein synthesis in gram-negative bacteriaIndication- treatment of ...
acid levels and interfere with digestion and nutrient absorption. Research has found that the overuse and long-term use of PPI heartburn medications can reduce nutrient absorption. They may reduce your body’s ability to properly absorb important minerals, such as zinc, iron, calcium, andmagnesium...
Action and Rationale: Disperses, prevents gas pockets in HI system; does not decrease gas procuction. It is commonly used to relief postpartum flatulence or bloating. Dose range: Adult and child >12 years PO 40-100 mg pc, hs; Infants: PO 20 mg qid ...