What are the drug interactions? Beta blockers [pindolol (Visken) and propranolol (Inderal, InnoPran)] should not be taken with phenothiazines [thioridazine and chlorpromazine (Thorazine)] as this will cause an increase in blood plasma levels of either or both classes of drugs. Due to the fac...
What drug class is simvastatin? Simvastatin: High cholesterol is a medical issue that can lead to a number of debilitating diseases. Simvastatin is prescribed by physicians to lower cholesterol levels. It is sold under the prescription name Zocor. Answer and Explanation:...
Acetylcholine deficiencies are associated with dementia and Alzheimer’s; medications for these disorders work bypreventing the breakdown of acetylcholinein the brain. "Not all drugs that cause memory loss are prescription medications. Many popular over-the-counter (OTC) drugs also cause memory loss by...
* In general, calcium channel blockers (CCBs) are used most often for the management of hypertension and angina. * There are 2 classes of CCBs: the dihydropyridines (DHPs), which have greater selectivity for vascular smooth muscle cells than for cardiac myocytes, and the non-DHPs, which ...
Wright JM. Choosing a first-line drug in the management of elevated blood pressure: what is the evidence? 2: b-blockers. CMAJ 2000; 163(2):188-192.Wright JM. Choosing a first-line drug in the management of elevated blood pressure: what is the evidence? 3: Angiotensin-coverting-enzyme ...
Beta-Blockers (blood pressure medications) Buspirone (anti-anxiety) Hydroxyzine (brand name Vistaril, a prescription antihistamine). Why is Xanax bad for older adults? However, elderly patients are more likely to haveunwanted effects(eg, severe drowsiness, dizziness, confusion, clumsiness, or unstead...
Certain medicines such as calcium channel blockers (used to treat high blood pressure), allergy medicines, sedatives, or antidepressants Pregnancy, obesity, or scleroderma Lying down after a meal Drinking alcohol or smoking cigarettesWhat are the signs and symptoms of GERD?Heart...
The first time you getplaque psoriasis, or for those people who have returning plaque psoriasis, the episode may be triggered by a factor or a combination of factors that start off the immune system reaction. These factors include: some medications including hydroxychloroquine, beta blockers, lithi...
What is a Heart Attack? " Patrick a 70-year-old diabetic man with a 2-year history of stable chest pain" Are you a health practitioner that can treat conditions like the one explained here? Sign in to join the conversation as an expert....
Acetaminophen is preferred over NSAIDs, when appropriate If a NSAID is deemed necessary, take only the lowest possible dose for the shortest possible time Naproxen (in dosages up to 1000mg/day) and ibuprofen (in dosages up to 1200mg/day) are the preferred NSAIDs. Ibuprofen is the most ap...