N-acetylcysteine, or acetylcysteine, is a naturally occurring amino acid that may be prescribed as a medication to help reduce the viscosity of mucous in the lungs so it can be expectorated, used to treat patients with abnormal discharge of mucous...
Antibodies bind to specific targets within the body with incredibly high affinity and selectivity. Scientists have successfully exploited this property to develop cancer treatments by creating antibodies which bind to specific components of...
Plavix, the brand name for clopidrogel, is an anti-platelet agent available as a prescription only. It prevents platelets from sticking together and forming clots; this will help to lower the risk of a heart attack or stroke. Plavix is used in...
Ambien, known generically as zolpidem, is classified as a non-benzodiazepine hypnotic used to treat difficulty sleeping, according to the drug’s manufacturer, Sanofi-Aventis U.S. It is indicated for short-term treatment. Difficulty sleeping...
N-Acetylcysteine -- abbreviated NAC -- is a supplement derived from a protein-building amino acid called cysteine. If you have cancer, HIV/AIDS or liver damage due to a drug overdose, you may benefit from treatment with NAC supplements. This...
Dye allergy, or allergy to intravenous, or IV, contrast dye, is an uncommon allergy that can cause symptoms that range from minor itching to life-threatening reactions. IV contrast dye is used to produce detailed images in many types of radiologic...
NitroQuick is a brand name for nitroglycerin tablets that are taken sublingually, or placed under the tongue. Nitroglycerin causes veins and arteries to relax and dilate, a process called vasodilation. Vasodilation lowers blood pressure, which...
Medroxyprogesterone is a form of contraception that is injected into the body. It is a derivative of the female hormone progesterone that can regulate ovulation and the timing of the menstrual cycle. This medication can alternatively be used as a...
The FDA indicates that medroxyprogesterone acetate is a form of contraception. This medication is most often injected subcutaneously. It is a derivative of the female hormone progesterone. This drug will regulate ovulation and the timing of the...
People with shellfish allergy often avoid iodine products because of a commonly held belief that people with a shellfish allergy also have an allergy to iodine. Having a shellfish allergy, however, does not mean you're also allergic to iodine,...
Gadolinium is a heavy metal used to enhance the resolution of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI.) Free gadolinium is highly toxic, therefore gadolinium contrast agents(Gd-CAs) contain gadolinium that is chelated to carbon-based compounds, which...
According to a 2008 article in the European Journal of Radiology, gadolinium is a heavy metal used to enhance the resolution of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI.) Free gadolinium is highly toxic, therefore gadolinium contrast agents (Gd-CAs)...
As of 2010, a handful of antibiotics such as vancomycin, linezolid, rifampin and sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim are still effective in treating methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. While serious inflections can be treated with intravenous...
Doxil (doxorubicin HCL liposome injection) is an anthracycline agent used to treat ovarian cancer and AIDS-related Kaposi's sarcoma. Doxil is a drug used for chemotherapy. It is typically administered every four weeks. The Food and Drug...
