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How to Operate an Asthma Inhaler? Posted By : Keith Ong

Monday 17 November 2008 @ 9:11 pm

Before you use an Albuterol Inhaler, it is important that you know how to operate it properly. The way to do it may not be the same for every individual hence you should consult your health service provider for one that suits you. However, below are some typical tips for you.

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An Diagnostic ultrasound of the skin gives us a basis to determine correct method of rejuvenation Posted By : Jeffrey Zwiren

Monday 17 November 2008 @ 3:11 pm

New scientific breakthrough in skin rejuvenation using encapsulated Vitamin A product coupled with a diagnostic ultrasound examination of the skin. Rejuvenation of the skin by increasing the density of the dermal collection of collagen and elastin will increase the longevity of any method of surgical or non-surgical forms of facial rejuvenation.

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Drug Treatment of Common Gynaecological Aliments Posted By : Franchis

Monday 17 November 2008 @ 7:11 am

Premenstrual Syndrome It occurs in the second half of menstrual period. A variety of symptoms occur such as nervousness, irritation, mood changes, some pain in breasts and sometimes headache. These changes are due to hormones estrogen and progesterone.

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Medicines and Drugs for Treatment of Common Skin Disorders Posted By : Franchis

Sunday 16 November 2008 @ 11:11 pm

Acne (Pimples) Acne or pimples is a very distressing skin disorder which affects adolescents and young people. As a rule, it is often genetically predisposed. It regresses with time but in some people it people it may become very severe, disfiguring the face and leaving a permanent scares.

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Drug Combinations For High Blood Pressure Posted By : Franchis

Sunday 16 November 2008 @ 10:11 pm

Use of two to three drugs is common in the treatment of high BP and fixed dose combinations are available. Some commonly used combinations are given in the table below.

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Drug Therapy in Elderly Posted By : Franchis

Sunday 16 November 2008 @ 10:11 pm

With altered organ-functions, the effects and efficient removal of drugs is affected in elderly. Elderly are more likely to experience adverse effects of drugs. They may not be able to tolerate full doses of drugs.

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Drug Interaction Due to Smoking Posted By : Franchis

Sunday 16 November 2008 @ 10:11 pm

Theophylline (Aminophylline, Deriphyllin, Theolong, Theomac)This is a frequently prescribed bronchodilator to relieve and prevent symptoms of asthma, chronic bronchitis, and emphysema. In smokers, the drug is more rapidly eliminated from the body than in non-smokers, and thus its level in the blood decreases faster, reducing the duration of action.

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Medcines and Drugs to Be Avoided During Pregnancy and Breast Feeding Posted By : Franchis

Sunday 16 November 2008 @ 9:11 pm

Adverse effects of drugs vary with the age of the unborn in the uterus. To know more about these, the nine months period of pregnancy can be divided into two phases:

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Medicines Used to treat Eye Diseases Posted By : Franchis

Sunday 16 November 2008 @ 9:11 pm

GlaucomaGlaucoma is a condition in which the tension inside the eyeball is raised causing damage to the innermost layer of eye i.e. retina.

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Drugs and Medicines Used in Disorders of The Heart Posted By : Franchis

Sunday 16 November 2008 @ 9:11 pm

Diltiazem (Dilzem 30 mg, Dilzem SR 90 mg)Its action on the heart rate is less than verapamil. It decreases blood pressure to a lesser extent than nifedipine. It relieves spasms of coronary arteries. It is also useful in PAT (Paoxysmal Atrial Tachycardia).

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