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Drug Allergies
What Is a Drug Allergy? Well, Symptoms derived from a drug allergy usually begin with a very itchy rash soon after you ingest the medication. Other unpleasant things such as flushing and high fever, swelling of the throat, a drop in blood pressure and difficulty...
Drug of the Week (Droxia)
Generic Name: Hydroxyurea
Hydroxyurea affects certain cells in the body, such as cancer cells or sickled red blood cells. Hydroxyurea is used to treat chronic myelocytic leukemia, ovarian cancer, and certain types of skin cancer (melanoma and primary squamous cell cancer of the head and neck).
Hydroxyurea is also used to reduce pain episodes and the need for blood transfusions in people with sickle cell anemia. Hydroxyurea will not cure sickle cell anemia.
Drug of the Week (Cozaar)
Generic Name: Losartan
Losartan (Cozaar) belongs to a group of drugs called angiotensin II receptor antagonists. It keeps blood vessels from narrowing, which lowers blood pressure and improves blood flow.
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). It is also used to lower the risk of stroke in certain people with heart disease. Losartan is used to slow long-term kidney damage in people with type 2 diabetes who also have high blood pressure.
Losartan may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Drug of Week (Cymbalta)
Generic Name: Duloxetine Cymbalta is a selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor antidepressant (SSNRI). Duloxetine affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause depression. Cymbalta is used to treat major depressive disorder and...
Drug of the Week (ProAir HFA)
Generic Name: Albuterol Inhalation
Albuterol is a bronchodilator that relaxes muscles in the airways and increases air flow to the lungs.
Albuterol inhalation is used to treat or prevent bronchospasm in people with reversible obstructive airway disease. Albuterol is also used to prevent exercise-induced bronchospasm.
Albuterol inhalation may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Drug of the Week (Robaxin)
Generic Name:(Methocarbamol) Methocarbamol is a muscle relaxant. It works by blocking nerve impulses (or pain sensations) that are sent to your brain. Methocarbamol is used together with rest and physical therapy to treat skeletal muscle conditions such as pain or...