Taking Medication
Always follow the instructions carefully. Some types of medication must be taken at regular intervals, while others can be taken more sporadically. In some instances, the medicine should be taken before, during or ... [... more]
Net Doctor |
Mandy's Story
In the early days it was very confusing as to which treatment was appropriate for her age. We were given conflicting information and consequently we found it hard to trust some medical staff. We were prescribed medication by one paediatrician in ... [... more]
BBC |
Gout
Anti-inflammatory painkillers (NSAIDs) will quickly ease the pain of most attacks of gout. Your GP will be able to prescribe the most suitable type for you. Occasionally an alternative medication called colchicines ... [... more]
NHS Direct |
Minims Metipranolol
When given as eye drops, this medication acts on receptors in the blood vessels of the eye and causes them to constrict. This lessens the amount of watery fluid (aqueous humour) that passes out of the blood vessels into the eye-ball. Metipranolol ... [... more]
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Spironolactone (Spirolone)
Spironolactone belongs to a group of medications known as the potassium-sparing diuretics. It acts in the kidney to remove excess water from the blood into the urine. Spironolactone blocks the actions of a hormone called aldosterone, which causes ... [... more]
Net Doctor |
Glipizide (Glibenese)
Glipizide is an antidiabetic medication which is used in those patients with adult maturity onset or non-insulin dependent diabetes (NIDDM). It works by lowering blood sugar levels by stimulating the production and ... [... more]
Net Doctor |
Laractone (Spironolactone)
Spironolactone belongs to a group of medications known as the potassium-sparing diuretics. It acts in the kidney to remove excess water from the blood into the urine. Spironolactone blocks the actions of a hormone called aldosterone, which causes ... [... more]
Net Doctor |
Asthma (The Importance Of Taking Your Medication)
Some devices require loading with capsules, which may be susceptible to moisture, so it is important to store them properly away from humid environments, such as bathrooms or kitchens. Other dry powder inhalers will ... [... more]
Net Doctor |
Stephen Fried
We take our medicines on faith. We assume our doctors are well-informed, our drug companies scrupulous, our FDA diligent--and our medications safe. All too often we're wrong. Just how wrong is documented in this ... [... more]
Random House |
Medication For Mental Health Problems
The side-effects or risks associated with a particular drug. All drugs have side effects, some of them unpleasant. Some drugs may also carry an associated risk. For example Lithium, which is used to treat bipolar ... [... more]
Mental Health Foundation |
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