Contraceptive coils (IUDs)
I find that a lot of women are quite confused about the subject of the IUD ('the Coil'). Partly this is because there are such a lot of names for this useful little device. But in this article, we'll call it by its most common name: 'the IUD' - ... [... more]
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Contraceptve injections
Worldwide, many millions of women use the contraceptive injection. In its early years (back in the 1970s and 1980s), this injection was highly controversial. That was partly because of the thoughtless way in which some doctors had used it - often ... [... more]
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Contraception - the contraceptive pill
If you're thinking of going on the Pill, you'll be joining a band of about 100 million women worldwide who use this method. More than 100 million women worldwide use the contraceptive pill- of these 3.5 million live in the UK. In the UK alone, as ... [... more]
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The morning-after pill
Although lots of people talk about 'the morning-after pill' this term is actually very misleading. The morning-after Pill needs to be taken within 72 hours after unprotected sex. Why? Because in fact, you don't have to take this pill on 'the ... [... more]
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Neotigason
Acitretin is a type of medicine known as a retinoid. Retinoids have a structure similar to vitamin A and are involved in the normal growth of skin cells. Acitretin works by inhibiting the excessive cell growth and keratinisation (process by which ... [... more]
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Acupan
Nefopam hydrochloride is a non-opioid medicine. The mechanism of how it works is not fully understood, however it has a strong painkilling effect and it works very quickly. Nefopam is a useful alternative to other painkillers that act on the ... [... more]
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Adalat
Adalat capsules contain the active ingredient nifedipine, which is a type of medicine called a calcium channel blocker. This type of medicine acts on the heart and blood vessels. (NB. Nifedipine is also available without a brand name, ie as the ... [... more]
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Adalat LA (nifedipine)
Adalat LA tablets contain the active ingredient nifedipine, which is a type of medicine called a calcium channel blocker. This type of medicine acts on the heart and blood vessels. Adalat LA tablets are a 'long-acting' or 'modified-release' form ... [... more]
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Adalat retard (nifedipine)
Adalat retard tablets contain the active ingredient nifedipine, which is a type of medicine called a calcium channel blocker. This type of medicine acts on the heart and blood vessels. Adalat retard tablets are a 'long-acting' or ... [... more]
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Adipine MR (nifedipine)
Adipine MR tablets contain the active ingredient nifedipine, which is a type of medicine called a calcium channel blocker. This type of medicine acts on the heart and blood vessels. Adipine MR tablets are a 'long-acting' or 'modified-release' ... [... more]
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Adipine XL (nifedipine)
Adipine XL tablets contain the active ingredient nifedipine, which is a type of medicine called a calcium channel blocker. This type of medicine acts on the heart and blood vessels. Adipine XL tablets are a 'long-acting' or 'modified-release' ... [... more]
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Nu-seals (300mg)
Nu-seals enteric-coated tablets contain the active ingredient acetylsalicylic acid, otherwise known as aspirin. (NB. Aspirin is also available without a brand name, ie as the generic medicine.) Aspirin in low doses, eg 75-100mg, does not have an ... [... more]
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