Cimetidine is a histamine H2-receptor antagonist or blocker that is available in both prescription strengths and as an over-the-counter medication. The former may be used in the treatment of ulcers of the duodenum, which is the upper portion of...
Creatine and tyrosine are both amino acids that are necessary for the body to function properly. Limited research has suggested that creatine and tyrosine supplements may help support weight loss. However, taking supplements may cause side effects...
Whenever a drug is created by pharmaceutical companies, they have a monopoly on the drug for a set period. The idea is to allow them to recoup their research funds, plus make a profit for the creation. The patent on any drug is 20 years, but since...
Persistent vomiting, intense stomach pain, a headache, nausea and fever are a few signs that develop 12 to 72 hours after eating contaminated food, says the University of Maryland Medical Center. Certain bacteria such as Salmonella or Escheria...
Athletes use the supplement creatine to build muscle. In fact, the University of Maryland Medical Center, or UMM, states that Americans spend roughly $14 million per year buying creatine supplements. Creatine is an amino acid found in certain...
Creatine is a popular supplement that is used by many athletes in the hope of increasing their athletic performance. Creatine can be purchased without a prescription, and it is safe for many people to use, but it can cause some side effects. Talk...
Molluscum contagiosum is a skin condition caused by a strain of the poxvirus. When you come into direct skin-to-skin contact with someone carrying the pathogen, or even touch a contaminated object, you may develop the small, sometimes red papules...
Mirapex is a dopamine agonist (a drug that stimulates the dopamine receptors in the brain) used to treat the tremors, stiffness and the slow physical movements of Parkinson’s disease. Parkinson’s disease is caused by a reduction of the...
Felodipine is a medication used to manage hypertension (high blood pressure). According to Drugs.com, felodipine belongs to a category of drugs called calcium channel blockers. Specifically, it relaxes the muscles in your blood vessels,...
Over-the-counter medications can provide relief from occasional and frequent heartburn. These medicines include fast-acting products that eliminate heartburn immediately, and medications that offer long-lasting protection from heartburn when taken...
Diabetes mellitus can cause a painful type of nerve damage called diabetic neuropathy, which most often occurs in the legs and feet. Over time, the nerve damage and pain may extend throughout the body. About 20 to 24 percent of people with...
Erectile dysfunction, or impotence, is a common disorder in men that has several causes. Vascular disease, which is dysfunction of the blood vessels as in atherosclerosis, is one common cause. Another potential cause is the side effects of...
Gynecomastia is best described as the development of breast tissue in men. It's often caused by hormonal imbalances that lead to a dominance of estrogen in the male body. Increases in estrogen production or decreases in testosterone production can...
Overview Erectile dysfunction, sometimes called "impotence," is the repeated inability to get or keep an erection firm enough for sexual intercourse. The word "impotence" may also be used to describe other problems that interfere with sexual...
