Management of Drug Interactions is a situation in which a substance (usually another drug) affects the activity of a drug when both are administered together. This action can be synergistic (when the drug’s effect is increased) or antagonistic (when the drug’s effect is decreased) or a new effect can be produced that neither produces on its own. Typically, interactions between drugs come… Continue reading Management of Drug Interactions, Types, Guideline
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Best Drugs for Constipation; Types, Uses
Best Drugs for Constipation refers to bowel movements that are infrequent or hard to pass.[rx] The stool is often hard and dry.[rx] Other symptoms may include abdominal pain, bloating, and feeling as if one has not completely passed the bowel movement. Complications from constipation may include hemorrhoids, anal fissure or fecal impaction.[rx] The normal frequency of bowel movements in adults is between three per day and… Continue reading Best Drugs for Constipation; Types, Uses
Choline; Deficiency Symptoms, Food Source, Health Benefit
Choline is a basic constituent of lecithin that is found in many plants and animal organs. It is important as a precursor of acetylcholine, as a methyl donor in various metabolic processes, and in lipid metabolism. Choline is now considered to be an essential vitamin. While humans can synthesize small amounts (by converting phosphatidylethanolamine to phosphatidylcholine), it must… Continue reading Choline; Deficiency Symptoms, Food Source, Health Benefit
Vitamin K; Types, Deficiency Symptoms, Food Source, Health Benefit
Vitamin K is a group of structurally similar, fat-soluble vitamins that the human body requires for complete synthesis of certain proteins that are prerequisites for blood coagulation (K from Koagulation, Danish for “coagulation”) and which the body also needs for controlling binding of calcium in bones and other tissues. The vitamin K-related modification of the proteins allows them to bind calcium ions, which they cannot do… Continue reading Vitamin K; Types, Deficiency Symptoms, Food Source, Health Benefit
Vitamin E; Types, Deficiency Symptoms, Food Source
Vitamin E is the major lipid-soluble antioxidant in the cell antioxidant system and is exclusively obtained from the diet. Vitamin E protects polyunsaturated fatty acids and other components of cell membranes and low-density lipoproteins from oxidation by free radicals. It is located primarily within the phospholipid bilayer of cell membranes. The most important form is… Continue reading Vitamin E; Types, Deficiency Symptoms, Food Source
Vitamin C; Types, Deficiency Symptoms, Food Source
Vitamin C known as ascorbic acid and L-ascorbic acid is a vitamin found in food and used as a dietary supplement. The disease scurvy is prevented and treated with vitamin C-containing foods or dietary supplements.Evidence does not support use in the general population for the prevention of the common cold.There is, however, some evidence that regular use may shorten the length of colds. It is unclear if supplementation… Continue reading Vitamin C; Types, Deficiency Symptoms, Food Source
Vitamin D – Types, Symptoms, Food Source, Health Benefit
Vitamin D is a group of fat-soluble secosteroids responsible for increasing intestinal absorption of calcium, magnesium, and phosphate, and multiple other biological effects. In humans, the most important compounds in this group are vitamin D3 (also known as cholecalciferol) and vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol). Cholecalciferol and ergocalciferol can be ingested from the diet and from supplements. Only a few foods contain vitamin D. The major natural… Continue reading Vitamin D – Types, Symptoms, Food Source, Health Benefit
Pain Management; Types, Analgesic Classes, Used
Pain management, pain medicine, pain control or algiatry, is a branch of medicine employing an interdisciplinary approach for easing the suffering and improving the quality of life of those living with chronic pain .The typical pain management team includes medical practitioners, pharmacists, clinical psychologists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, physician assistants, nurses. The team may also include other mental health specialists and massage therapists. Pain sometimes resolves promptly once the underlying trauma or pathology has healed, and is treated by one… Continue reading Pain Management; Types, Analgesic Classes, Used
Etodolac; Uses, Dosage, Side effects, Interactions
Etodolac is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agent with potent analgesic and antiarthritic properties. It has been shown to be effective in the treatment of osteoarthritis; rheumatoid arthritis; ankylosing SPONDYLITIS; and in the alleviation of postoperative pain (PAIN, POSTOPERATIVE). Etodolac is a pyranocarboxylic acid and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) with antipyretic and analgesic activities. Etodolac inhibits the activity of cyclooxygenase… Continue reading Etodolac; Uses, Dosage, Side effects, Interactions