Chlorpromazine (Largactil)
This medicine contains the active ingredient chlorpromazine hydrochloride, which is a type of medicine known as an antipsychotic. It belongs to the phenothiazine group of the older 'typical' antipsychotics. It is sometimes described as a ... [... more]
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Coal Tar, Pine Tar, Salicylic Acid (Gelcosal)
When tobramycin is given by injection it passes into breast milk. When tobramycin is inhaled into the lungs it is not known if sufficient amounts are absorbed to produce detectable levels in breast milk. As the antibiotic is only poorly absorbed ... [... more]
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Breast Lumps (Benign)
A cyst can be diagnosed by ultrasound or by inserting a needle into the lump. The fluid removed from cysts varies in colour from yellow to green to blue-black. Only if the fluid is bloodstained will it be sent for ... [... more]
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Blood (Polycythaemia Erythrocytosis And Polycythaemia Vera)
The principle is to attach a very weak radioactive dye to the red blood cells and to a protein in the plasma (the liquid part of the blood). This involves mixing the dyes with a sample of your blood and then returning it to your body. The dyed ... [... more]
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Fenbid Gel (Ibuprofen)
Ibuprofen works by blocking the action of a substance in the body called cyclo-oxygenase (COX). Cyclo-oxygenase is involved in the production of various chemicals in the body, some of which are known as prostaglandins. Prostaglandins are produced ... [... more]
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Meptid (Meptazinol)
It is recommended that this medicine is only used for the short-term treatment of acute pain. If opioid painkillers are taken for prolonged periods of time, the body can become tolerant to them and they may become ... [... more]
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Sex And Neurological Disorders
A neurological disorder is a disease or injury of the nervous system - which is the 'communications network' of the body. Common neurological disorders include strokes, multiple sclerosis (MS), Parkinson's disease ... [... more]
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Atenolol, Chlortalidone (Tenchlor)
Atenolol belongs to a group of medicines called beta-blockers, which block beta receptors in the heart, lungs and other organs of the body. Blocking these receptors prevents the action of two chemicals called ... [... more]
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Interferon Alfa-2A (Roferon-A)
This medicine has been associated with psychiatric side effects, particularly depression, that can occur at any time during treatment and even after treatment has finished. You should discuss this with your doctor ... [... more]
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Altacite (Hydrotalcite)
Hydrotalcite contains aluminium magnesium carbonate hydroxide hydrate which is an antacid. It alters the acidity of the stomach's juices, by binding to excess acid. This decreases the acidity of the contents of the stomach which may in turn help ... [... more]
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Cardiovascular Disease
The most important thing is to prevent atherosclerosis from developing. In order to prevent vascular disease, consider whether or not you belong to any risk groups. Risk factors are cumulative - the more you have, ... [... more]
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Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Gonorrhoea is caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae, a bacteria that grows and multiplies quickly in moist, warm areas of the body such as the cervix, urethra, mouth, or rectum. In women, the cervix is the most common site ... [... more]
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