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Liquid Vitamin Information
Vitamins are available in several forms, including pill, capsule, injection and liquid. The correct vitamin, dosage amount and type of administration may be determined by a doctor or nutritionist, based on an individual's health needs.
What Are the Symptoms of Sodium Nitrate Poisoning?
Sodium nitrate is an odorless chemical that generally takes the form of white or yellow crystals or granules. It is used in making potassium nitrate, fertilizers and explosives. Sodium nitrate poisoning can be caused by exposure to the chemical either through inhalation, ingestion or skin...
Pharmacist-Provided HIV Testing in Two Community Pharmacies
Can community pharmacists help prevent HIV infection?
Navigating Female Hormones: A Pharmacist's Guide to HRT
Review the role of hormones, the effects of menopause, and the symptoms associated with hormone excess and deficiency in this primer. What HRT products are available to alleviate menopausal symptoms?
Oral Contraceptives: An Update on Health Benefits and Risks
Pharmacists can help ensure the safe and effective use of these medications.
Topical Estriol Side Effects
Estriol is a naturally occurring estrogen. It is used as an alternative to hormone replacement therapy. Healthcare providers prescribe topical estriol to treat symptoms of menopause, especially vaginal dryness, incontinence and atrophic changes in the genital area. Side effects are minimal.
Cetirizine Pediatric Safety
Cetirizine is the generic name of a prescription medication most commonly sold under the brand name Zyrtec. Despite its effectiveness at alleviating symptoms of seasonal or perennial allergies in children, cetirizine poses a risk for side effects in children.
Integrating Fluoroquinolones into the Hospital Formulary
With the increasing availability of new agents, selection of fluoroquinolones for formulary inclusion can be difficult.
How to Create an Epsom Salt Foot Soak
There are many health benefits associated with Epsom salt, which is composed of magnesium and sulfate. According to research done by Leo Galland of the Great Smokies Diagnostic Laboratory, Asheville, N.C., the magnesium in Epsom salt has been shown to ease stress, improve concentration and increase
Natural Nutritional Supplements for Parkinson's
Parkinson's disease is a severe neurological problem caused by brain cell damage and affects how muscles in the body move. A common treatment for Parkinson's is the use of nutritional supplements. These supplements can help patients cope with the emotional and psychological problems associated with
Negative Effects of Enbrel
Enbrel is a prescription medication used to treat people who suffer from several types of arthritis, including rheumatoid arthritis, juvenile arthritis and psoriatic arthritis. Enbrel contains a protein that blocks the body's reaction to a substance that causes joint pain and swelling....
Instructions for Taking Diazepam
Diazepam, perhaps more widely known as Valium, is a benzodiazepine drug used in the treatment of anxiety, as well as the symptoms associated with alcohol withdrawal. Since abuse of this drug can lead to serious side effects and become habit forming, you should always follow the instructions for taki
How to Use Zyban
Zyban is a prescription medication designed to assist patients in their efforts to quit smoking. According to the manufacturer, GlaxoSmithKline, studies have shown that one-third of people who took Zyban were able to quit smoking for at least one month. Zyban contains bupropion hydrochloride, the sa
Side Effects of Diapride Plus
Diapride Plus is Micro Labs Ltd.'s brand name for its formulation of two diabetes drugs, glimepiride and metformin. The drug is used to control high blood sugar in patients with type 2 diabetes (adult-onset or non-insulin dependent). It works by stimulating the body to produce more insulin. The drug
Signs & Symptoms of a Shortage of Vitamin D
Vitamin D is essential for maintaining normal levels of phosphorus and calcium in the blood. It also helps with calcium absorption and to maintain strong bones. Vitamin D may also protect against a variety of diseases and conditions, such as high blood pressure, several autoimmune...
How Does Tamiflu Work?
What Is Tamiflu?Tamiflu (olsetamivir phosphate) is a prescription medication for flu treatment and prevention. Used correctly, the drug can slow the spread of the flu virus within your body, prevent the onset of full-blown flu symptoms, and lessen the severity and duration of...
What Is a Lab Test for B12?
Most physicians perform a CBC (complete blood count) test as part of a routine annual physical or when trying to identify a patient's illness or complaint. The physician will draw blood in the office and send the blood to a laboratory for testing. Several of the values measured as part of a CBC can
How to Use Licorice for Health
Natural remedies like honey, olive oil and licorice have been used for centuries as cures and for relieving disease symptoms. However, modern medicine is rediscovering how these compounds can be effective through recent studies. Licorice, in particular, has been found to contain antioxidant and anti
What Is Cosamin DS?
Cosamin DS is a combination of chondroitin and glucosamine, two substances that occur naturally in the human body. This herbal supplement is used to help aid in joint health and is often taken by people who suffer from arthritis. According to the Mayo Clinic, as of 2010 herbal supplements will requi
Commercial Uses for Zinc Plating
Zinc, which has a distinctive bluish-white tint and a brilliant shine, is one of the most extensively used metals in the surface finishing industry. What makes it particularly popular commercially is its effectiveness and affordability as a form of plating. Zinc plating is also done in...