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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Accupro (quinapril)
Accupro tablets contain the active ingredient quinapril, which is a type of medicine called an ACE inhibitor. (NB. Quinapril tablets are also available without a brand name, ie as the generic medicine.) Quinapril has an additive effect with other ... [... more]
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Accuretic
Accuretic tablets contain two active ingredients, quinapril and hydrochlorothiazide. Quinapril is a type of medicine called an ACE inhibitor. Hydrochlorothiazide is a type of medicine called a thiazide diuretic. These are both medicines used to ... [... more]
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Norprolac
Norprolac tablets contain the active ingredient quinagolide, which is a type of medicine called a dopamine agonist. It works by stimulating dopamine receptors in the brain. Quinagolide is used to treat disorders that result from high levels of ... [... more]
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Quinil (quinapril)
Quinil tablets contain the active ingredient quinapril, which is a type of medicine called an ACE inhibitor. (NB. Quinapril tablets are also available without a brand name, ie as the generic medicine.) As quinapril blocks the action of ACE, it ... [... more]
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Quinoderm Cream
Benzoyl peroxide, potassium hydroxyquinoline sulphate ( for acne). When used against acne, it is the antibacterial properties which are being employed to reinforce the actions of the benzoyl peroxide. Potassium hydroxyquinoline sulphate has three ... [... more]
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