Migraine: Imigran Recovery
If the first dose of this medicine doesn't relieve your migraine headache then you should NOT take another dose for the same attack, as trials have shown that this is not effective. (You should consult your doctor if this medicine doesn't work ... [... more]
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Axid (Nizatidine)
Stomach acid is produced as a normal part of the digestive process. However, if large amounts of stomach acid are produced the excess acid may flow back into the food pipe (oesophagus), causing pain and a burning ... [... more]
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Polyfax (Polymixin B, Bacitracin)
There is an increased risk of adverse effects such as hearing damage when this medicine is applied to a large area of skin. Use caution when applying to large areas of skin on children, the elderly or those with decreased kidney ... [... more]
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Picolax (Sodium Picosulfate)
This preparation belongs to a group of medicines known as the 'osmotic laxatives'. It works by causing water to be drawn into the lower bowel. This increases the water content and volume of the stools, making them ... [... more]
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Nebido Injection (Testosterone)
Nebido injection is called a depot injection. It is injected slowly into the muscle of the buttock where it forms a reservoir of medicine. The testosterone is gradually released all the time from the reservoir into ... [... more]
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Calcium Resonium (Calcium Polystyrene Sulphonate)
It binds with potassium in the gut forming a complex which cannot be absorbed. This effectively reduces the levels of potassium in the bloodstream. It is used in situations where the blood level of potassium is too ... [... more]
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Cycloserine
Cycloserine is an antibiotic that is used to kill the bacteria that cause tuberculosis (TB). Bacteria have an external cell wall that is reinforced by molecules called peptidoglycans. This cell wall is vital for protection against the normal ... [... more]
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Esomeprazole (Nexium)
Nexium tablets should be swallowed whole; do not chew or crush them. If you have difficulty swallowing the tablets whole they can be dispersed in a glass of still water. Stir until the tablets disintegrate. The ... [... more]
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Cytotec (Misoprostol)
Misoprostol mimicks the action of prostaglandin E1 in the body. It is used in the treatment of gastro-intestinal ulcers including those occurring in people who are taking one of a group of medicines known as 'non ... [... more]
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Minims Pilocarpine Nitrate
It acts on receptors in the circular muscle of the iris (the coloured part of the eye) to reduce the size of the pupil. When the pupil constricts, the iris is pulled away from the drainage channels of the eye (trabecular meshwork). This improves ... [... more]
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Timentin (Ticarcillin)
If you are taking a combined oral contraceptive pill or are using contraceptive patches, there may be a very low risk that this antibiotic may make it less effective at preventing pregnancy. Although the risk of this is very low, the personal and ... [... more]
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Fluocinolone, Neomycin (Synalar N Cream/Ointment)
Fluocinolone is a synthetic corticosteroid and is used to decrease inflammation in the skin. When applied to the skin it is absorbed into the skin cells. Here it works by preventing the release of certain chemicals ... [... more]
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