Amoxicillin for Sinus Infections

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A sinus infection is a condition in which the sinus cavities become inflamed and blocked, causing mucous to build up into congestion. It is a common condition, affecting about 37 million Americans each year, according to the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. In addition to nasal

How to Mix Vitamins

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The word "vitamin" is actually a portmanteau of the phrase "vital amine," an amine being a type of chemical substance needed by the body to perform various life functions. Vitamins can't be produced by the body itself, so they must be consumed either in foods or through vitamin supplements. There ar

Side Effects of Verelan PM

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Verelan PM is a brand of the medication verapamil, a calcium channel blocker prescribed to treat angina and lower high blood pressure. Blocking entry of calcium into the artery muscles relaxes these muscles. Several side effects are possible, but most disappear with time.

Preceptors' Perspectives on Benefits of Precepting Student Pharmacists

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Pharmacists who are enthusiastic about teaching are encouraged to respond to the growing need for qualified preceptors.

Buying Nutritional Supplements

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Avandia Problems

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Avandia, or rosiglitazone maleate, belongs to a class of medicines known as thiazolidinediones. Avandia, which was approved for sale in the United States by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in May 1999, is used to treat type II diabetes by increasing the body's sensitivity to insulin in conjunc

How Long Do the Side Effects of Lupron Last?

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About LupronLupron, also known as leuprolide, is a hormone agonist, or a substance designed to stimulate the production of hormones. Lupron injections are often prescribed for the treatment of breast cancer, prostate cancer, endometriosis and other chronic conditions. It is not a cure,...

Delivery of Optimized Inpatient Anticoagulation Therapy

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Follow these consensus guidelines to ensure safe and effective management of anticoagulation.

How to Unlock Neural Shock in "Mass Effect"

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Neural Shock is a special power that lets you telepathically harm an enemy by shocking them with brain waves in "Mass Effect." This power can be unlocked at any point while you are playing the game. The only requirement to unlock Neural Shock is that you have an unlock point, such as the u

Ingredients in the Chinese Cordyceps Herbs

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Chinese Cordyceps is a potent herb--technically a fungus--used to boost the immune system, treat sexual dysfunction and benefit the kidneys, lungs and liver. It is not known to have many side effects, although diabetics are advised not to take the herb, and conclusive studies have not been conducted

How to Get Free Medical Insurance

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While medical insurance is of great importance to most every American, universal health care is not a benefit the U.S. government offers. The majority of people with health insurance pay for their benefits either through an employer-sponsored group plan or via individual private plans. Free coverage

What Foods Are the Best Source of Iron?

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Lack of iron is the world's most prevalent diet deficiency. Women are most at risk of having a low iron level. An average woman needs 18 milligrams of iron per day, while men need an average of 10. Women of child-bearing age must ensure they are getting enough iron in their diets to prevent iron-def

Pros of PGX

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PGX claims to be able to reduce appetite.loss weight image by gajatz from Fotolia.comPGX, which is short for PolyGlycopleX, is the registered name of a nutritional supplement designed to control appetite. It is available for sale in the United States and Canada. It is a combination of...

Medication Administration in Day Care Centers

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On a typical day, millions of children in the United States receive care in licensed day care centers, which play an important role in their health and safety.

Reasons for Potassium Loss

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Potassium is an important element in the body, because its job is to make sure our bodies maintain the correct level of water. A loss of potassium in the body is largely due to illnesses, conditions or medications in which a lot of water is lost.

List of Garden Herbs That Require Calcium

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Calcium carbonate, also referred to as lime or chalk soil, is alkaline in nature. Plants grown in limestone do not tend to produce lush and abundant foliage, but herbs develop both better flavor and fragrance in an alkaline environment. The Mediterranean herbs, especially, are at home in infertile,

Anticoagulation Patients May Need Liver Monitoring

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Patients receiving complicated medication regimens that include multiple drugs with hepatic metabolism may require close evaluation of transaminases.

What Are the Benefits of Folic Acid Vitamins?

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Folic acid, or B9, is a water-soluble vitamin that cannot be stored in the body. Urine transports leftover folic acid out of the body through urine, and you need to get this nutrient from your foods. This vitamin assists in tissue growth, cell function and protein production. You experience multiple

Medicinal Uses of Ipomoea Batatas

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The Ipomoea batatas that grows in the southeastern and central United States and other parts of the world is also called kamote, lapni, yams, tugi and sweet potatoes. In addition to its use in cooking, some herbal practitioners believe Ipomoea batatas have medical benefits.

Improving Pharmacotherapy After Myocardial Infarction

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Group meetings between general practitioners and community pharmacists can be a valuable tool for improving pharmacotherapy in patients after myocardial infarction.