Baraclude is a new antiviral prescription drug used for chronic infection with the hepatitis B virus (HBV) in adults who also have active liver damage. What is Hepatitis B? Hepatitis B is a disease of the liver caused by the Hepatitis z virus (HBV), a member of...
It's no secret that proper diet - one rich in whole foods that deliver essential vitamins and minerals - has been shown to battle everything from cancer to the common cold. And for those eager to achieve and maintain good health, a balanced, nutritious diet is just part of...
Findings from A Diabetes Outcome Progression Trial (ADOPT) study were met with both excitement and caution following a presentation at the International Diabetes Federation's World Diabetes Congress in Cape Town in early December. The study was designed to compare the ability of rosiglitazone (Avandia), metformin and...
How does Pyralvex work? Pyralvex solution contains two active ingredients namely salicyclic acid and rhubarb extract. Salicylic acid is a type of medicine called a salicylate. It works by blocking the action of a substance in the body called cyclo-oxygenase. Cyclo-oxygenase is involved in the production of...
How does this medicine work? Kaletra blocks HIV protease, a chemical which is needed for HIV to multiply. It helps reduce the amount of HIV in your blood and increases the number of T-cells. HIV infection destroys CD4 T-cells, which are important to the immune system....
Venlafaxine XR (Effexor XR) is a prescription medicine used to treat depression, generalized anxiety disorder, and social anxiety disorder in adults. It is believed to help treat depression by affecting the levels of 2 chemicals in the brain — serotonin and norepinephrine. Correcting the imbalance...
Taking Pramipexole (Mirapex) eases the symptoms of Parkinson's disease--a progressive disorder marked by muscle rigidity, weakness, shaking, tremor, and eventually difficulty with walking and talking. Parkinson's disease happens when there is a shortage of the chemical messenger dopamine in certain areas of the brain. Pramipexole...
Cryogesic is a fast-acting vapo-coolant spray that provides rapid, transient, topical analgesia for minor invasive procedures, and a source of instant coolness for tooth vitality testing and checking epidural blocks. What is a topical anaesthetic? Topical anaesthetics or local anaesthetics are used to numb the skin and...
Purchasing your prescription drugs from Canada can be safe, reliable and easy but there are strict guidelines to follow. These are the facts - and could be useful tips - you should know if you are thinking of buying you prescriptions from a Canadian online...
What is it? Cystitis is an inflammation or infection of the urinary bladder. When caused by germs, it's called a urinary tract infection (UTI). UTIs can be painful and annoying. They can also become a serious health problem if they spread to infect your kidneys. The drugs...
How does it work? Alvesco aerosol inhaler contains the active ingredient ciclesonide, which is a type of medicine known as a corticosteroid. Ciclesonide is a synthetic corticosteroid and is used to decrease inflammation in the lungs. When ciclesonide is inhaled into your lungs it is absorbed into...
Famvir targets the DNA of genital herpes to interrupt its life cycle, so outbreaks are shorter, helping you manage them easier. It is an oral antiviral medication that is used for: Treatment of recurrent genital herpes Suppression of recurrent genital herpes Treatment of recurrent herpes...