Fosamax, whose generic name is alendronate, is a bisphosphonate medication prescribed for treatment and prevention of osteoporosis. Fosamax stops bone cells from being removed from bone by osteoclasts, which break down older bone so new bone can...
Benicar is the brand name for olmesartan medoxomil, a prescription medication used to treat high blood pressure. According to Drugs.com, an online drug reference, Benicar helps relax and expand blood vessels causing the blood pressure to drop....
Adderall is the brand name for a prescription drug consisting of amphetamine and dextroamphetamine. The medication stimulates the central nervous system to change the way the chemicals and nerves in the brain function with regard to hyperactivity...
Vitamin D is an essential vitamin your body needs on a daily basis, but unlike other vitamins, it is not easily found in the foods that you eat. This fat soluble vitamin can be produced endogenously through the exposure of your skin to the sun, or...
Epilepsy refers to a neurological condition in which the brain's electrical activity is on overdrive. This typically leads to changes in behavior and attention. Specific signs of epilepsy include convulsions, staring spells, emotional changes and...
Chantix, the brand name of the medication varenicline, helps many people successfully quit smoking. Although the medication can produce undesirable side effects, it is often more effective to use this medication than trying to quit cold turkey....
Antidepressants are the medicine of choice when treating depression, though they are not all the same. Each type of antidepressant acts on a different neurotransmitter, which affects how the patient's body reacts. The Mayo Clinic states that...
Amitiza, the brand name for the drug lubiprostone, is derived from prostaglandin E, a substance that occurs naturally in the body. It works by selectively activating chloride channels in the cells that line the intestine. Increasing chloride...
According to the U.S. National Institute of Mental Health, three categories of medications are used in the treatment of bipolar disorder. They are distinguished by which set of symptoms they work to manage. Many of these medication types are taken...
Sildenafil, commonly known as Viagra, is used to treat erectile dysfunction in men. Viagra is a drug classified as a phosphodiesterase-5 enzyme inhibitor. The medication causes relaxation of the muscles in the penis and allows the inflow of blood...
Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease characterized by joint tenderness, pain and joint stiffness, according to the Mayo Clinic. Osteoarthritis can also cause constipation, drowsiness, stomach pain and black stools. This joint disease...
A healthy diet is a powerful, but underused, tool to manage your diabetes. Before prescribing drugs and insulin to optimize your blood sugar levels, every doctor should first have diabetics follow a healthy lifestyle including choosing healthy...
Cymbalta, the brand name of the medication duloxetine, is an antidepressant mediation used to treat major depressive disorder, general anxiety disorder, diabetic nerve pain and fibromyalgia. Like other antidepressants, Cymbalta may cause serious...
Albuterol is a medication that is prescribed to relax the bronchial tubes (airways), allowing them to dilate so air can be exchanged. It is given to patients with asthma and COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) to help expel mucous and...
The drug Celebrex blocks the cellular substance prostaglandin, a substance that acts like a hormone in the body and is associated with inflammation and pain. Celebrex fits into the category of medication called Cox-2 inhibitors. This category of...
Acne is a condition involving the formation of blemishes on the skin. It can range in severity from mild to disfiguring and may be caused by a variety of factors such as bacteria, buildup of dead skin cells and excessive oil on the skin....
According to Dr. Jeanne Segal, psychologist and managing editor of HelpGuide.org, there are a plethora of medications that can treat anxiety disorder. From benzodiazepines, which are tranquilizers, to antidepressants, your choices are as varied as...
All women are advised to take prenatal vitamins while pregnant. Prenatal vitamins contain a mix of vitamins and minerals that take into account the special needs you and your developing baby have beyond what multivitamins for other adults contain....
Nearly 85 percent of Americans suffer from acne at some point in their lives, generally when they are in their teens or 20s, according to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD). While most acne problems will resolve with careful skin care and...
According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, depression is one of the most treatable psychological disorders, with 80 to 90 percent of those treated showing some relief from their symptoms. Pharmacological treatment is one...
Premature births have been increasing steadily over the past two decades. One out of eight babies is born prematurely in the United States, according to the March of Dimes. Some of these babies may require a special formula. Other babies are born...
Medications for treating human immunodeficiency virus, HIV, infection have changed AIDS from a near-universally fatal disease to one that is manageable for long periods. These medications work by suppressing the ability of HIV to make copies of...
Bursitis is inflammation of a bursa, a fluid-filled sac where muscles or tendons must glide over bony surfaces. The most familiar locations include the knee, shoulder, hip and elbow. Excessive use of the joint can cause an acute attack, which...
Although fluoxetine is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat depression, bulimia, anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorder, it is not approved as a weight-loss medication. Despite this fact, some doctors still prescribe the...
A 2010 survey in the "Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine" indicated that 30 percent of people experience insomnia. This paper revealed that the presence of sleep disorders was associated with decreases in health quality. A 2009 study in the...
Sinus infections, known by the medical term sinusitis, cause the lining of the sinus cavities to become inflamed, leading to sinus headaches and persistent nasal drainage. Bacteria in the sinuses typically cause these very uncomfortable...
There are several categories of pain medications physicians prescribe to manage both acute and chronic pain. The choice of medication depends on the severity of pain, source of pain, whether it is recurring and concomitant health problems of the...
Triglycerides, just like cholesterol, are a type of fat found in your blood. But, as the Mayo Clinic explains, the two differ in the jobs they perform. Cholesterol is needed to build cells, while triglycerides are needed for energy. The one thing...
Obesity is a medical condition that affects millions. As with other chronic diseases, prescription medication may be necessary as part of a treatment plan for obesity. The Weight-control Information Network notes that prescription medications...
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