Amoxicillin is a penicillin-like antibiotic used to kill the bacteria that cause infections involving the ear, nose, throat, skin, urinary tract and stomach. It can cause a number of minor and serious side effects, says RxList.
Congestion results from inflammation of the mucous membranes in the nasal passages due to engorgement of the underlying blood vessels, which widen in response to infection or allergy. The condition becomes worse with excessive mucus production,...
Ambien CR is a specific formulation of the generic drug zolpidem, a sedative-hypnotic that corrects chemical imbalances in the brain that interfere with sound sleep. Ambien works by lowering brain activity and allowing the brain to rest. Ambien...
Normal function of urinating is an orchestrated system of kidney function, nerve signals and muscle activity. When the bladder is functioning normally, signals are sent to the brain to urinate when the bladder begins to fill and expand. The...
Citrus aurantium, commonly known as bitter orange, has many purported health claims. Citrus aurantium is used for weight loss, heartburn, loss of appetite, nasal congestion and fungal infections. There is not enough scientific evidence to support...
People use nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or NSAIDs, worldwide to treat a variety of conditions. The NSAIDs produce analgesia, or pain reduction; an antipyretic effect, or decrease in fever; and an anti-inflammatory outcome, or lessening of...
Medication safety tips help people prevent medication errors and adverse drug reactions or negative drug effects. Sometimes these occur despite following all precautions and directions. But many adverse drug reactions occur because people do not...
Whether available by prescription or over the counter, medicines have the potential for side effects. For some medicines, this includes raising blood glucose levels, which causes a problem for people already diagnosed with diabetes and can put...
Acid reflux is the abnormal backward flow of stomach acid into the esophagus, the muscular tube that connects the throat to the stomach. Ferocious stomach acid can inflame and damage the lining of the esophagus causing heartburn and stomach...
We often hear about cold and cough medicine recalls and safety warnings, such as the 2009 safety warning issued by the Food and Drug Administration for prescription cough medicines containing hydrocodone. Because of concerns about the potential...
Linden is an herb that comes from the Tilia tree, which is more commonly referred to as lime tree. The flowers of the Tilia tree are steeped and made into a tea that has been consumed for centuries in Europe for a variety of medicinal purposes....
A humidifier is a device that produces either cool or warm mist, keeping the air moist and hydrated. Humidifiers can help with a host of health problems and prevent dry skin during harsh, dry months. While both warm and cool-mist humidifiers are...
Valued for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, the medicinal herb slippery elm may help reduce symptoms associated with sore throat, the common cold, cough, chronic heartburn and irritable bowel diseases. Topical preparation of this...
Aromatherapy refers to the use of pure essential oils that have been extracted from plants, fruits, seeds, roots and flowers. Essential oils have specific properties that have beneficial effects on physical, mental and emotional wellness....
