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Dangerous Side Effects of Ritalin & Adderall
Adderall and Ritalin are both prescription stimulant medications used primarily to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The illness can impair basic life functions by creating chronic problems with attention and impulsivity. However, there are potentially dangerous side effects ass
Subutex Side Effects
Subutex is a prescription opioid used to treat moderate pain. This drug has also been put to use in fighting narcotic addiction. Side effects of this medication can be serious.
An Outpatient Approach to Nausea and Vomiting
Can you help patients stop running to the bathroom? Read this article on nausea and vomiting to find out how.
Antifungal Pharmacoeconomics in Hematologic Cancer and HSCT
Is antifungal therapy cost-effective for empirical treatment of invasive fungal infections?
Adult Travel Immunizations: Update for Pharmacists
Which patients require typhoid or yellow fever immunization?
Effects of Appetite Suppressants
Obesity is a disease that affects millions of people worldwide and poses serious health risks. In an effort to lose weight, some turn to appetite suppressants. While taking appetite suppressants may help some individuals lose weight, it should not be the sole means relied upon for getting down to a
Safety and Tolerability of Tegaserod in Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Tegaserod (Zelnorm, Novartis) was approved in July 2002 for the treatment of IBS in women whose primary bowel symptom is constipation (IBS-C).
Counseling Male Patients on Testosterone Replacement Therapy
Are you current with the recent updates to testosterone product labeling and new warnings concerning adverse outcomes? Learn what you need to properly counsel patients in this overview.
Lorazepam Effects
Lorazepam, brand name Ativan, is a medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat anxiety, agitation, insomnia, nausea and vomiting and is sometimes used as a light anesthetic (DIOne).
Effects of Intravenous Magnesium Sulfate
The class III antiarrhythmic agent ibutilide is the only intravenous drug approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration for immediate restoration of sinus rhythm in patients with atrial fibrillation or flutter, with efficacy rates of up to 50% and 70%, respectively.
Rosuvastatin Side Effects
Rosuvastatin is a cholesterol-lowering drug in the category called statins. Available under the brand name Crestor, rosuvastatin is usually prescribed when diet and exercise have not fully worked to lower dangerously-high cholesterol levels. Several side effects are possible.
Cymbalta Physical Side Effects
Cymbalta is an anti-depressant that causes increased levels of the neurotransmitters serotonin and norepinephrine in the brain. Cymbalta is also used for fibromyalgia, generalized anxiety disorder and diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain. Make sure you're aware of potential side effects by reading t
Kava for Pain
Kava has long been reputed to possess medicinal properties ranging from curing a headache to acting as an aphrodisiac. Kava is commonly found in the South Pacific, especially Hawaii, Fiji, Tahiti, Samoa and Vanuatu.
Leucovorin Side Effects
Leucovorin is a folic acid derivative used to reduce the toxic side effects of methotrexate and other medicines in users. The medication works by blocking the body's production of folate, which in turn suppresses the toxic effects. As with most medications, there are a number of side effects associa
iFrame Substitutes
If you need to include external content, or scrolling content, within a static setion of your webpage, you may be inclined to use an inline frame (IFRAME). IFRAMEs are not web-standards compliant, however, nor are they search-engine optimized, and search engines recognize them as a separate webpage
The Enterovirus D68 Outbreak: A Public Health Concern
How much do you know about the recent outbreak of enterovirus D68? In this review, learn the important role of pharmacists in promoting opportunities to prevent and limit the spread of this infection.
Tailored Physical Activity Programs for MS
Explore strategies to improve fitness in multiple sclerosis patients despite the limitations of excessive fatigue and thermosensitivity.
Magnesium Sulfate Halves Risk of Eclampsia
Landmark international study may revolutionize preeclampsia treatment.