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Findings from a study of compliance and drop administration among glaucoma patients show that eye drops are being administered in ways that are dangerous to their eyes. In fact, more than half of glaucoma patients let the tip of the eyedrop bottle touch their eye...
What is Lotensin and how does it work? Lotensin is used to treat high blood pressure, either alone or in combination with other medications. Belonging to the class of medications known as angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, Lotensin works by decreasing certain chemicals that tighten blood vessels,...
What are Zoonotic diseases? Zoonotic diseases are illnesses that can be transmitted from animals to humans. They also include diseases that can be transferred from pets to their owners, like Lyme disease. Most zoonotic diseases can be avoided through good hygiene - disinfecting areas which have...
What is Boniva? Boniva is used to treat or prevent osteoporosis in women after menopause. In most women who take Boniva, bone loss may be reversed and bone mass may be increased. It may also help lower the chances of breaking bones (fractures). In addition to taking...
Why is K-Dur prescribed? Usually found in the foods you eat, potassium is essential for the proper functioning of your nerves, kidneys, heart, muscles and digestive system. However, with certain diseases (e.g. kidney disease) and medications, especially diuretics, potassium is removed from the body. K-Dur is...
What is Mobic? MOBIC is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) which can help relieve the signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. What is osteoarthritis? Osteoarthritis is a disease that causes the breakdown of joint cartilage, leading to pain and stiffness. Researchers believe that heredity, obesity, injury...
In the April 20 issue of The New England Journal of Medicine, a research team reported on "prehypertension", the condition of being in danger of developing hypertension (high blood pressure). First identified in 2003, prehypertension, is defined as blood pressure readings from 120/80 to 139/89 ....
How does Aricept help with Alzheimer's? Aricept prevents Acetylcholine (a chemical in the brain that is important for learning and memory) from being destroyed. This may help brain cells to function better and keep memory longer. It can also help maintain everyday activities like eating, dressing,...
Ditropan XL works to help control the symptoms of overactive bladder. It has been clinically proven to help 24 hours a day and has been shown to reduce sudden urges, frequent trips to the washroom and wetting incidents. Ditropan XL is meant to be taken just...
As working Americans and their parents grow older and live longer, more adult children will take on caregiving responsibilities. But are they prepared for the role? No, say Americans in a recent survey by Opinion Research Corporation. People surveyed said they are not prepared to handle...
Rather than just covering up the symptoms, Relenza is a medicine used to treat influenza at its source. Relenza attacks the flu virus and prevents it from spreading inside your body. Who can take Relenza? If flu symptoms have appeared within the last day or two, you...
NORVASC helps control high blood pressure and can be used to treat angina. By relaxing your blood vessels, Norvasc allows blood to flow more easily through them. The final outcome is lower blood pressure and decreased angina. What is high blood pressure? High blood pressure comes from...