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- June 5, 2024Mometasone is a corticosteroid similar to cortisone, a hormone the adrenal glands produce. Cortisone reduces inflammation, and mometasone alleviates inflammation-related…
- June 5, 2024Carbamazepine, also known as Tegretol, is an anticonvulsant used to treat certain types of seizures, nerve pain, and bipolar (manic-depressive)…
- June 5, 2024Donepezil, commonly known by the brand name Aricept, is a cholinesterase inhibitor that increases the amount of a neurotransmitter called…
- June 5, 2024Baclofen is a muscle relaxant used to treat muscle stiffness in patients with spinal cord injuries or multiple sclerosis. It…
- June 5, 2024Chlorthalidone is a diuretic, commonly known as a “water pill,” that increases the amount of urine the kidneys produce. This…
- June 5, 2024Ezetimibe (Zetia) is a highly effective drug used to significantly lower cholesterol levels. It achieves this by reducing the amount…
- June 5, 2024Digoxin, a highly effective medication, is used to treat heart failure and irregular heartbeats. It significantly improves the heart's strength…
- June 5, 2024Transferring medical information electronically has obvious advantages, but every solution creates new problems. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act…
- June 5, 2024Risperidone is a second-generation or atypical antipsychotic medication used to treat three basic mental illnesses. It is prescribed for schizophrenia,…