Zometa Prescribing Information

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Zometa is a brand name for the intravenous prescription medication zoledronic acid. Doctors prescribe Zometa to treat a variety of conditions, including excessive levels of blood calcium, multiple myeloma cancer, bone tumors, Paget's disease and osteoporosis.

Comparing POC A1c and Random Plasma Glucose for Screening DM

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Can point-of-care testing be used effectively to diagnose diabetes in high-risk populations?

Vitamins for Senior Women

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As women age, the need for vitamin supplementation grows.portrait of an old woman image by studio vision1 from Fotolia.comAn average person who eats a balanced diet may not require supplementation to reach recommended levels of essential vitamins. Medically restricted diets and...

Treatment Strategies for the Behavioral Symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease

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When nonpharmacologic strategies are insufficient, treatment with cholinesterase inhibitors, alone or in combination with memantine, may be considered.

Megace Side Effects

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Megace is a prescription medication used to ease symptoms caused by breast cancer and endometrial cancer. This medication is also used to stimulate the appetite of people with certain conditions. As with most medications, you may experience mild to serious side effects while taking Megace.

How to Dispose of Pill Containers

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Any time that you dispose of items that contain personal information you risk becoming the victim of identity theft. That is why it is especially important that you take care when disposing of such items, to remove as much personal information as possible. Credit card offers, bills and personal corr

Quality of Pharmacotherapy Consultations

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We evaluated the performance of 116 U.S. drug information centers in responding to specific questions about drugs.

Arnica Cures

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Arnica Montana is a perennial plant with a bright-yellow flower. Preparations made from the flowering heads and rootstocks have been used in homeopathic medicine for centuries. The primary active ingredient is sesquiterpene lactones. Other active components are thymol (an essential oil), flavonoids

Emotional Side Effects of Chantix

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Chantix is a prescription drug that is used as an aide to stop smoking. While many people have reported that Chantix did help them to quit smoking, there have also been many reports of emotional side effects. These side effects range from minor bouts of sleeplessness and strange dreams to severe bou

Importance of Yucca Plants

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Yucca, an herbal plant found extensively throughout the Southwest United States, is easily identified by its long, rigid leaves. Native tribes historically used yucca for a variety of both medicinal and non-medicinal purposes, according to New Mexico State University. People now use the root and sta

Side Effects of Inositol

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Inositol is a dietary supplement used for anxiety disorders, depression, high cholesterol, psoriasis, promoting hair growth, diabetic neuropathy and hypertension. Dietary supplements are not regulated by the Food and Drug Administration and therefore, should be used with caution.

B12 Vitamin Therapy

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Vitamin B12 is important in DNA synthesis and blood formation. It is crucial in the creation of myelin, which is the insulation that protects nerve endings and facilitates communication between nerves. When you are deficient in B12, you will need therapy to regain the proper levels.

What are the Side Effects of Niacin for Lowering Cholesterol?

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Niacin, or vitamin B3, is one of the eight B-complex vitamins used to help the body convert food to energy. It also can be used in higher doses to lower cholesterol, but only under a doctor's supervision.

The Effects of Algae on Aquatic Animals

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Harmful algae found in coastal areas have an adverse effect on both humans and aquatic animals. These algae are found in almost all coastal areas in the United States, including New England, the Mid-Atlantic and the West Coast. The algae, known technically as harmful algal blooms, include microscopi

The Side Effects of Hydroxycitric Acid

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Hydroxycitric acid (often abbreviated as HCA) is extracted from Garcinia cambogia. It is the active ingredient of the tropical plant, and is often used as a component of many nutritional supplements and products that assist with weight loss. Apart from weight and diet purposes, HCA also is commonly

What Is a Rain Stick?

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How to Compare Liquid Zeolite to Powdered Zeolite

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Zeolite is a crystalline solid by nature, although some people consider it to be a liquid. When liquified, the properties of zeolite alter significantly: its beneficial cage structure is destroyed and the molecule loses its negative charge. However controversial, some people believe zeolite has many

Zeolites for Health

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Zeolites are a species of an aluminosilicate mineral. They are referred to as molecular sieves due to their porous structure, which makes them useful as filters. They are both manufactured and found in nature.The discovery of zeolites resulted in a variety of commercial uses, especially in hea

Acute Decompensated Heart Failure

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During the past 20 years, the number of hospital discharges related to heart failure has risen by 155%, which is primarily attributed to the rising geriatric population and improved treatments for acute myocardial infarction.

Vitamins for MS

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According to the Mayo Clicnic, multiple sclerosis, or MS, is an autoimmune disease that has unknown causes. The disease effects the nervous system by interfering with communication between the brain. In addition, MS can also disrupt other parts of the body that limit a person's ability to speak, wal