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Anxiety Drugs Benzodiazepines

Sunday, May 23rd, 2010

Anxiety Drugs Benzodiazepines

  1. Alprazolam Extended-Release (Xanax XR)
  2. Alprazolam oral solution (Alprazolam Intensol)
  3. Alprazolam tablets (Niravam, Xanax)
  4. Chlordiazepoxide (Libritabs, Librium)
  5. Clonazepam (Klonopin)
  6. Clorazepate (Tranxene, Tranxene T, Tranxene-SD)
  7. Diazepam (Valium)
  8. Lorazepam (Ativan)
  9. Oxazepam (Serax)

HOW DO THESE DRUGS WORK?

Benzodiazepines enhance the effect of the neurotransmitter known as gammaaminobutyric acid (GABA). They bind to GABA receptors, which slows down the activity of nerve cells. This causes an inhibitory and relaxant effect.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?

These drugs provide rapid relief for those with anxiety. (more…)

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Allergy Drugs: Nasal Anticholinergics

Saturday, March 6th, 2010

Allergy Drugs: Nasal Anticholinergics

Ipratropium nasal (Atrovent nasal)

HOW DOES THIS DRUG WORK?

This drug blocks the effect of the cholinergic nerves. This causes the muscles to relax and the lung bronchi to dilate for improved breathing. It also relieves a runny nose.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?

Treats a runny nose and improves breathing that is affected by allergies. (more…)

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Known drug interactions. Food or supplement interactions

Saturday, January 30th, 2010

Known drug interactions. Food or supplement interactions

Using other topical preparations may interfere with the effectiveness of salicylic acid or increase skin irritation; do not use other topical preparations on the treated area unless directed by your doctor. Talk with your doctor if you are taking aspirin, diuretics, and methyl salicylate (found in some muscle rubs); he/she may need to change the doses of your medications or monitor you carefully for side effects.

None known.
Antibiotics: Topical and Oral
Topical
Erythromycin (Akne-Mycin, Staticin, Erygel, EryDerm)
Clindamycin (C/T/S, Cleocin T, Clinda-Derm, Clindets Pledget)
Erythromycin and benzoyl peroxide (Benzamycin)
Clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide (Benzaclin)
Oral
Erythromycin (E-Mycin, Eryc, Ery-Tab, PCE, Pediazole, Ilosone)
Tetracycline (Achromycin, Sumycin)

HOW DO THESE DRUGS WORK? (more…)

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Known drug interactions benzoyl peroxide

Wednesday, January 27th, 2010

KNOWN DRUG INTERACTIONS
Benzoyl peroxide should not be used with other topical treatments unless
indicated by your doctor. If used with tretinoin (Avita, Renova, Retin-A), it may
cause severe skin irritation.
FOOD OR SUPPLEMENT INTERACTIONS
There are no known food or supplement interactions or nutrient depletions
and/or imbalances associated with the use of topical benzoyl peroxide
treatments.
Salicylic Acid Topical
Oxy Clean Maximum Strength
Oxy Clean Medicated
Salex
Sebasorb
Stri-Dex
Zimulti
Phentrimine
Evening Primrose Oil
HOW DO THESE DRUGS WORK? (more…)

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