Due to its inotropic, chronotropic, and vasoconstrictive effects, epinephrine is the vasopressor of choice during cardiac resuscitation. It enhances coronary perfusion pressure, which is a major determinant of the return of spontaneous circulation after cardiac arrest. Is vasoactive and vasopressor the same? Although many vasoactive agents have both vasopressor andRead More →
Acute interstitial nephritis is an immune process that is most commonly caused by penicillins, diuretics, allopurinol, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, cimetidine, and sulfonamides. Prompt recognition of the disease and cessation of the responsible drug are usually the only necessary therapy. What are the most common nephrotoxic drugs? 4 Aminoglycosides are wellRead More →
Consuming it with medication may cause low blood sugar. Elders with low blood pressure complaints or taking blood pressure medications need to be careful in their intake because it can cause low blood pressure. The disadvantages of eating pomegranate also include allergy. Can I drink pomegranate juice with statins? TheRead More →
A number of medications that are used to treat these conditions can also trigger jaw problems, including: Prozac (fluoxetine), Zoloft (sertraline) Wellbutrin (Bupropion), Paxil (paroxetine) What is Osteonecrosis due to drugs? Medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MON, MRONJ) is progressive death of the jawbone in a person exposed to aRead More →
warfarin (Coumadin) enoxaparin (Lovenox) clopidogrel (Plavix) ticlopidine (Ticlid) aspirin (in many versions) non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAIDs) (in many versions) dipyridamole (Persantine) What drugs should be stopped 7 days before surgery? Cilostazol (Pletal) Stop at least 3 days before surgery. Ticlopidine (Ticlid) Stop at least 5 days before surgery. Aspirin and Extended-ReleaseRead More →
Antibiotics, particularly tetracyclines like doxycycline and fluoroquinolones like ciprofloxacin. Tricyclic antidepressants like amitriptyline and nortriptyline. Older antihistamines like promethazine. Griseofulvin, an antifungal medication. What happens if medicine is exposed to sunlight? Some medicines contain ingredients that may cause photosensitivity — a chemically induced change in the skin. Photosensitivity makes aRead More →
Getting quality sleep, eating nutritious meals, and managing your stress are meaningful ways to elevate your immune system. Sleep is one of the most important health behaviors for optimal immune function, mental and physical health, and quality of life. What are some of the common symptoms of the COVID-19 disease?Read More →
Antibiotics: Antibiotics can change the types of bacteria present in the gut. Because bacteria influence the typical color of poop, a change in bacteria may mean a change in stool color, often to green. Can infection cause black stool? Stomach ulcers If an ulcer forms in a person’s stomach, thisRead More →
Common Dialyzable Drugs B – Barbiturates. L – Lithium. I – Isoniazid. S – Salicylates. T – Theophyline/Caffeine (both are methylxanthines) M – Methanol, metformin. E – Ethylene glycol. D – Depakote, dabigatran. How do you determine if a drug is Dialyzable? Another important factor determining drug dialyzability is theRead More →
Weight gain and fluctuations in weight can happen for a variety of reasons. Many people progressively gain weight as they age or make changes to their lifestyle. However, fast weight gain can be a sign of an underlying health condition, such as a problem with the thyroid, kidneys, or heart.Read More →