NSAIDs which stands for nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are pain relievers that are commonly used around the world. They can effectively relieve pain especially pain associated with inflammation. However, NSAIDs have some risks associated with taking them. This risk increases according to the amount and length of time the person is taking it. While over the …
What is Rhesus incompatibility? Rhesus incompatibility is a situation where a pregnant woman’s Rhesus blood group [blood “type”] is immunologically dissimilar with that of her baby, in such a way that her body generates antibodies that potentially could attack the baby’s blood cells with serious complications. It occurs in women that are Rhesus negative [Rh-], …
What is a fungal nail infection? A fungal nail infection which is also referred to as onychomycosis is the most common disease of the nail. Fungal nail infection can vary in severity from mild to severe. It can affect one or more nails on the hands or feet. However fungal nail infections tend to affect …
What is Apixaban used for? Apixaban brand name is called Eliquis and is used to; Treat deep vein thrombosis (DVT). This is when you have a blood clot in the leg. Treat pulmonary embolism (PE). This is when you have a blood clot in the lungs. Prevent stroke and blood clots in adults aged 18 …
Buccal administration of medication is one of the two ways that medicines can be administered through the oral cavity (mouth). The other one being the sublingual administration. This is different from oral administration of medicine where medication is administered through the mouth and swallowed. In buccal and sublingual administration, the medication is not swallowed. It …
What is Fluoxetine Fluoxetine is an antidepressant that is used to treat depression. It belongs to a class of antidepressants called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI).It can sometimes be used to treat obsessive compulsive disorder and bulimia. It is believed to have less unwanted side effects than older antidepressants. It takes between 4 to 6 …
Tramadol is a strong painkiller that is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. It belongs to a class of medicines called opioid. A class of medicines is a group of medications that work in a similar way and may be used to treat similar conditions. It is usually prescribed when other weaker painkillers have …
Losartan is a medicine that is commonly used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. It is also used to protect your kidneys if you have diabetes or kidney disease. Your doctor may prescribe losartan to help prevent kidney disease, strokes and heart attack. How does Losartan work? Losartan belongs to a class of …
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common condition that affects how a woman’s ovaries work. It occurs in about 20% of women and is one of the main causes of infertility. About half of women with PCOS do not show any symptoms. Women who show symptoms usually show at late teens or early twenties. The …