According to WebMD there are several
classes of Medications used to control cholesterol:
These are two
classes of medications used primarily by asthma patients.
Long - term and / or high - dose use of
a class of medications used for hay fever, depression and other ills has been linked in a new study to a higher risk of dementia.
MONDAY, Jan. 26, 2015 (HealthDay News)-- Long - term and / or high - dose use of
a class of medications used for hay fever, depression and other ills has been linked in a new study to a higher risk of dementia.
Most men are treated by western medicine with alpha 1 - blockers,
a class of medications used to treat high blood pressure.
A class of medications used to relieve nervousness, tension, and other psychological symptoms.
Not exact matches
NEW YORK (Reuters)- A new
class of blood thinners that competes with widely
used warfarin should get a boost next year when an «antidote» that can reverse the
medications» effects in an emergency is expected to enter the market, according to top U.S. heart doctors and investors.
Studies have shown that taking childbirth
classes can reduce the amount
of stress in labor, which is the goal
of all childbirth
classes and the
use of medication.
The information taught in most childbirth
classes is relevant to everyone, no matter what their desires for the
use of medication in labor.
Natural Childbirth is the prenatal
class best suited to women who are motivated to avoid or reduce the
use of medications and interventions.
Medscape: The key message
of this report is that although some drug
classes should be avoided or at least
used cautiously in lactating women after a careful risk / benefit assessment, many
medications can and should be continued.
The rationale for
using spironolactone - an inexpensive, generic,
medication - stems from the pioneering research
of Bertram Pitt, MD, University
of Michigan School
of Medicine, who showed the benefit
of this
class of drugs in patients with heart failure and reduced ejection fraction, and who also served as chair
of the TOPCAT Steering Committee.
The most commonly
used and effective
classes of medication, triptans and DHE (Dihydroergotamine), however, have a black box warning for two subtypes
of migraine because
of risk
of stroke.
Based on these ratings, each
class of drugs was deemed effective (Level A), probably effective (Level B), possibly effective (Level C), or judged to have inadequate or conflicting evidence to support or refute the
medications»
use (Level U).
To help on this front, in a new paper published in the journal Structure, researchers from McGill University present in atomic detail how specific bacterial enzymes, known as kinases, confer resistance to macrolide antibiotics, a widely
used class of antibiotics and an alternative
medication for patients with penicillin allergies.
«In both studies, people who
used a different
class of medications to suppress stomach acid, known as H2 - blockers, did not have a higher risk
of developing kidney disease,» said Dr. Lazarus.
Regardless
of age, the main therapeutic
classes of AI
medications used in the population were cardiovascular agents such as blood pressure
medications, central nervous system agents such as sleeping pills, pain
medications, and muscle relaxers, metabolic agents such as
medications for diabetes and cholesterol, and psychotherapeutic agents such as antidepressants and antipsychotics.»
«This is an important step in understanding a
medication class, that is
used with increasing frequency, and its effect on children who are at a critical time for building their bones,» said senior study author Jessica Rivera, MD, an orthopaedic surgeon with the U.S. Army Institute
of Surgical Research.
The data measured changes in opioid
use, quality
of life,
medication classes used, and side effects before and after
using cannabis.
The risk: Affects how the body absorbs dozens
of prescription
medications and may diminish the efficacy
of statins and beta - blockers (a
class of drugs
used to treat high blood pressure and heart - rhythm disorders).
For instance, St. John's wort, which is often taken to treat depression and anxiety, affects how the body absorbs dozens
of prescription
medications and may diminish the efficacy
of statins and beta - blockers, a
class of drugs
used to treat high blood pressure and heart - rhythm disorders.
This was true even after taking into account age, gender, socioeconomic
class,
use of heart
medications, and whether or not the person lived alone or had depression.
After the phenformin scare, many people were skittish about
using a drug in the same
class of medications, says Richard Hellman, MD, former president
of the American Association
of Clinical Endocrinologists.
Current guidelines for asthma discourage the
use of this
class of drug by itself, rather than as a supplement to other asthma
medications.
Statins — a
class of drugs
used to lower your cholesterol — are among the most commonly prescribed
medications in the world.
Drugs with antiviral effects are a
class of medication specifically
used to treat viral infections such as HIV, different herpes viruses, influenza, hepatitis etc..
The HOPE trial, best remembered now as one
of the trials to establish the
use of the ACEI
class of medication in cardiovascular protection.
Many different
classes of medications are
used to treat symptoms
of ulcerative colitis, alone or in combination.
That's why it's troubling to hear about new research that demonstrates that one
of the most commonly prescribed
classes of medications, statin drugs (
used to lower cholesterol), has a profound impact on the chance that someone could develop Type 2 diabetes.
Statins, which are a
class of drugs
used to lower your cholesterol, are among the most commonly prescribed
medications in the world, and I believe, one
of the most unnecessary drugs there is.
The
class action suit, filed in Missouri, accuses Pfizer, Bayer, and Johnson & Johnson
of using «unconscionable, unfair, deceptive, unethical and illegal» methods to get consumers to throw away their products when expiration date has passed, though the companies know «that if stored properly these
medications can and do remain chemically stable, safe and effective long after those dates.»
Medications: There are several
classes of medication that are
used with varying degrees
of success for feline car sickness.
The two
classes of medication CAN NOT be
used together.
The most common
class of drugs
used in behavior modification are: benzodiazepines (BZs), monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), according to the ASPCA.These
medications may be prescribed by a veterinarian or board certified veterinary behaviorist.
Since Pele had experienced side effects related to NSAID administration, it was decided not to
use this
class of medication to help control the mild pain and inflammation associated with his joint disease.
The most commonly
used dog heartworm treatment is the
medication Immiticide (melarsomine hydrochloride) which is injected into the back muscles
of dogs suffering from
class 1 - 3 heartworm.
Anti-inflammatory and other pain
medications: The main
class of drug
used for dogs with osteoarthritis is non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
Standard Plus and Standard rate
classes are for applicants with some health conditions and
medication use which are going to be more
of a concern than the preferred
classes.
Two
classes of medications — narcotics and psychotropics — are often problematic, but some countries also exclude medicines
used to treat neurological conditions such as epilepsy and others treat sedating antihistamines as banned substances.
Prudential will often have the lowest rates in the country for those who dip / chew,
use cigars on a daily basis,
use e-cigarettes,
use marijuana and medical marijuana, those over the age
of 60 with elevated height and weight (best in the country), cholesterol, heart issues, depression and anxiety
medication (allow two for best rate
class) sleep apnea, Tramadol and pain
medication.
These
classes teach you about how the body works, the terms
used by medical professionals, how disease affects the body, and different types
of medication.