Ivermectin is amedicationthat treats some parasitic diseases. There are two types: one that doctors prescribe for certain health conditions in people and another that veterinarians prescribe, which is safe only for animals. When ivermectin was first discovered in the 1970s, it was used only on a...
The instruction manual of Theobromine provides consumers with the correct dosage information. It advises taking the medication after meals as taking it on an empty stomach may cause damage to the gastrointestinal mucosa. Theobromine is slightly soluble in water and ethanol, so it should not be ...
The number of times an epidural can be administered during labor depends on how your labor progresses and the type of delivery you have. If the epidural catheter is inserted, it can continuously deliver medication throughout labor. Your anesthesiologist may adjust the dosage or give additional dos...
it is not using it effectively. This can happen if you don't have enough serotonin receptors in your brain, or if the ones you have don't work well (for example, they absorb and break down serotonin too quickly).
He is a geriatric pharmacist who has devoted his career to guiding health professionals and older adults in the appropriate use of medication. He previously was the author of AARP’s “Ask a Pharmacist” column and is the author of the eye-opening exposéAre Your Prescriptions Killing You?
Maternal prenatal depression and antidepressant medication both affect postnatal language development in the child, but via different underlying mechanisms. Therefore, these mechanisms will be discussed separately. 4.5.1. Maternal physical health 4.5.1.1. Link with language development Maternal physical ...
Antibiotic dosages can vary depending on age and weight. The CDC recommends the following dosages of antibiotics for Strep throat, for those people without a penicillin allergy. One dosage regimen should be chosen that is appropriate for the person being treated. ...
Concerns about pharmaceutical drug pricing have been rampant in the United States. This is especially worrisome when it affects medicines that have few or no other alternatives.For example, take the EpiPen (epinephrine), an injectable medication required by people who have severe, life-threatening ...
Gabapentin is a commonly prescribed medication for dogs, used primarily to manage chronic pain, especially from conditions like arthritis or neuropathic pain, and to help control seizures. It can be a highly effective treatment option, but when given lon
In addition to these indications, epinephrine is the primary drug administered during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to reverse cardiac arrest. Dosage delivery routes for epinephrine include intravenous, inhalation, nebulization,intramuscular injection, and subcutaneous injection. ...