Drug Information
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Asthma is a chronic condition in which the airways in the lungs are inflamed, causing obstruction due to inflammation, airway muscles are tightened and irritated. Excess mucus production in the airways is also implicated by clogging up the airways. This makes it difficult to breathe and interferes with the distribution of oxygen that is needed…
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Drug supply issues are not a new problem in healthcare but 2022 and 2023 have been very challenging with a significant number of medication both prescription and over the counter being out of supply, and for a very significant amount of time. This causes a problem because patients are not able to start on the…
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Though grapefruit and grapefruit juice are a good source of vitamins and minerals that are good for the body, they have very powerful interactions with many commonly used drugs that may have very important implications. Background Many drugs are broken down in the body by the enzyme CYP3A4, and grapefruit obstructs this enzyme from working…
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The active ingredient in this medication is naproxen sodium which is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) which is used to treat fever, minor arthritis, menstrual cramps, back ache, tooth ache and mild to moderate aches and pains including headaches. It is available as 220mg of naproxen sodium which delivers 200mg of naproxen to the body…
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Vitamin D is produced in the skin as a result of exposure to ultraviolet (UVB) radiation from the sun. In the spring and summer months, the body is able to make more vitamin D than in the autumn and winter months because of the sun. Vitamin D is also introduced into the body through the…
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Gout is a very painful recurrent form of arthritis caused by the build-up of urate crystals in the joint, causing inflammation in the areas around the joint. It is more commonly found in men but can affect women after menopause. It can affect one or more joints at a time like the ankles, knees, elbows,…
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How much sleep is enough sleep? This varies from person to person and changes throughout a persons life usually, reducing with age. On average a person needs about 7 to 8 hours to feel replenished. What is insomnia? This is when a person has difficulty falling asleep, difficulty staying asleep or is unable to get…
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Thyroid hormones are produced by the thyroid gland. These hormones thyroxine – T4 and triiodothyronine -T3 are required for normal development, growth, metabolism, cardiovascular system function, sleep, lipid metabolism and for maintaining a healthy central nervous and skeletal system. Anything that interferes with the level of thyroid hormones can cause all sorts of problems in…
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Airborne supports the immune system. It is a blend of vitamins, minerals and herbs including Vitamins C, E, Selenium, Zinc, Echinacea and Ginger. It is available as effervescent tablets, chewable tablets or gummies, for adults and children. I use this product especially when I feel a cold coming on, and I find that it really…
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Paxlovid is an antiviral prescription medication used to treat adults with mild to moderate Covid-19 who have had symptoms for 5 days or less and are at risk for developing severe Covid-19. Some risk factors for developing severe Covid-19 Patients that are 50 years and older, Patients that are obese, Patients that smoke, Patients with…
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