Always tell your providers the names of medicines that you are allergic to and the symptoms of your allergic reactions. Ask if you need to avoid other medicines. You may be allergic to other medicines if you had an allergic reaction to an antibiotic. Make sure you know the names of other...
Paracetamol is known as acetaminophen in the USA. Acetaminophen relieves mild-to-moderate pain, headache and fever. It is available as brand names such asTylenol,Mapapor Panadol, and also as generics and store-specific brands. There are no differences in the chemical structure or therapeutics uses...
Many OTC drugs are safe to use during pregnancy, but just as many aren’t. Antidiarrheals, decongestants, antihistamines, nasal sprays, and expectorants, for example, can come with some possible risks. Always check with your doctor before taking any OTC drug during pregnancy. Antidepressants and...
There are many different barbiturates. The biggest difference between the barbiturates is how long their effects last. Some last only a few hours, some much longer. The drugs can be injected into the veins or muscles, but they are usually taken in pill form. The street names of commonly ...
Here are some examples of PPIs. Notice that all their generic names end with 'zole': Side Effects Lesson Summary Lesson at a Glance Learning Outcomes Register to view this lesson Are you a student or a teacher? Create an account to start this course today ...
Those are only SOME of the things that I regularly buy from the dollar store. Now on to…WHAT NOT TO BUY AT THE DOLLAR STOREHere is the big question… What should you avoid at the dollar store?MOST FOODMainly the canned food, but you have to be careful with bagged food, baking ...
Barbiturates are a class of drugs prescribed to treat headaches, insomnia, and seizures. Examples of barbiturate drug names include belladonna and phenobarbital (Donnatal), butalbital/acetaminophen/caffeine (Esgic, Fioricet), butalbital/aspirin/caffeine
Following the advice of your eye care specialist and being consistent is essential for treating dry eyes successfully. Here are some possible treatment options for dry eye: Artificial Tears Artificial tears or other lubricating drops are often recommended for mild cases of dry eyes caused by excessiv...
In general, barbiturates can be thought of as so-called brain relaxers.Alcohol is also a brain relaxer. The effects of barbiturates and alcohol are very similar, and when combined can be lethal. Pain medicines, sleeping pills, and antihistamines also cause symptoms similar to those of barbitur...
These include analgesics or NSAIDs for pain, decongestants, expectorants, antihistamines or cough suppressants, the experts noted. “A lot of cold products have a lot of these combined together,” said Voigt. The right over-the-counter medicine to take will depend on the symptoms you are try...