Medications & Drugs

Toxicity of Nag Champa

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Nag Champa is an incense from a tree native to South Asia. There is no evidence that pure Nag Champa is toxic, but products marketed as having its aroma often have proprietary ingredient lists. Though unlikely, these products could include toxic elements; incense smoke is also known to be toxic.
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Foods With Ribose

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Ribose is an inherent vitamin in riboflavin, also known as vitamin B-2, which helps metabolize sugars into energy. It helps maintain the health of the skin, hair and eyes. It is also effective in reducing the chances of Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disease, strokes, heart disease and...

The Effects of Zinc on Kidney Functions

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When an individual begins to face the loss of kidney function, levels of zinc---a vital element for bodily health---begin to decrease. Physicians are unsure of the cause, bu zinc deficiency is more prevalent in certain types of kidney disease.

Recreational Use of Klonopin

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Klonopin (clonazepam) is a benzodiazepine medication used for treatment of anxiety and seizure disorders. It has a high potential for abuse and dependence.

How Long Does Suboxone Last?

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Suboxone is a prescription medication indicated for the treatment of addiction to opioid or opiate drugs (synthetic or non-synthetic codeine- or morphine-derived drugs, respectively). It was approved for this purpose by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in 2002, and according to the DEA, is effe

Uses of Ashwagandha in Biotechnology

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Ashwagandha, also known as Withania somnifera, is a shrub in the nightshade family that has been used in traditional Indian medicine. Extracts of the plant have shown promise in augmenting several maladies in humans, which include inflammatory bowel disease, Huntington's disease, breast cancer and

The Long-Term Effects of Prevacid

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Proton pump inhibitors like Prevacid are highly popular medications because they reduce stomach acid, which benefits sufferers of conditions such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and peptic ulcers. Recently, however, several studies have shown that long-term use can have negative side effec

How to Begin Suboxone Treatment

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Suboxone is a prescription medication approved for treating opioid dependence. Its active ingredient is buprenorphine. It also contains naloxone to prevent abuse of the medication. If a patient injects Suboxone rather than taking it orally, it will cause swift withdrawal symptoms. Suboxone works by

Cephalexin 500mg Information

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An antibiotic that works much like penicillin, cephalexin prevents bacterial growth by stopping it from forming a cell wall. The common brand name of cephalexin is Keflex. The Food and Drug Administration approved the use of cephalexin in 1971. The 500 mg strength is available in both tablets and ca

Cytosport Nutrition

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Cytosport is a sport and exercise supplement company that prides itself on using naturally derived substances at exactly the dosage amounts that are stated in each of their products. They offer a variety of task specific products such as protein supplements, weight-gaining supplements and energy rep

Side Effects of Requip

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Requip is a medicine that is used to treat Parkinson's disease. It improves a person's ability to move, slows down shakiness, and reduces stiffness and unsteady walking. Also, it can be used to treat restless leg syndrome.

Side Effects of Phentermine

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Phentermine is a medication that is prescribed for weight loss. It works as an appetite suppressant, making the person taking it less likely to eat. This is mainly prescribed to people who are obese, and coupled with a healthy diet and exercise routine, it can be beneficial for weight loss.

7-Keto Dangers

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The eternal race to rewind the biological clock has created many cosmetic products. One such product is dehydroepiandrosterone more commonly known as DHEA, a human hormone found to decrease after the age of 30. Thus, it is no wonder that cosmetic makers have put the ingredient to use in anti-aging p

The Effects of Fox Pepper Spray

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Fox pepper spray can be used for self-defense.spray with a cap image by Yasen Pramatarov from Fotolia.comFox Labs International's Premium Defense Spray Products include bottles of Pepper Spray, which are available in a variety of sizes. Fox Pepper Spray containers hold percentages of...

What Does Vitamin B Do for the Body?

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There are several types of B vitamins. They are B1, B2, B3, B6 and B12. Each B vitamin plays a specific role in helping the body carry out certain functions necessary for living. The B vitamins are found in vegetables, fruits, meats, dairy and grains. They can also be safely taken in an over-the-cou

Types of Triptan Meds

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Triptan medications, also called 5-HT agonists, belong to the class of tryptamine-based drugs used to treat cluster and migraine headaches. Triptans work by narrowing dilated blood vessels in the head, which helps to ease headache pain, nausea and light sensitivity. While Triptan medications effecti