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Paracetamol (acetaminophen) has been in use as an analgesic for home medication for over 30 years and is accepted as a very effective treatment for the relief of pain and fever in adults and children. The Paracetamol Information Centre is an independent source of information, fact, and background detail, for journalists on all aspects of the clinical and home use of paracetamol.

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Alprazolam DESCRIPTION From our sponsors: . From our sponsors: Xanax tablets contain alprazolam which is a triazolo analog of the 1, 4 benzodiazepine class of central nervous system-active compounds. The chemical name of alprazolam is 8-Chloro-1-methyl-6-phenyl-4H-s-triazolo benzodiazepine. Alprazolam is a white crystalline powder, which is soluble in methanol or ethanol but which has no ...

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Information on a study of allopuinol for prostatitis and personal stories.

An informational page for the new AIDS treatment, Armenicum.

Drug monograph about amitriptyline from Internet Mental Health.

Toxicity, Acetaminophen - Acetaminophen is the most widely used pharmaceutical analgesic and antipyretic agent in the United States and the world; it is contained in more than 100 products. As such, acetaminophen is one of the most common pharmaceuticals associated with both intentional and accidental poisoning.Acetaminophen-induced hepatotoxicity is well recognized. Acetaminophen also is ...

Aspirin: a New Look at an Old Drug.

Having a healthy heart takes proper diet, appropriate exercise and stress reduction. Cardiologists recommend aspirin therapy as an important part of your cardiovascular health. Are you heart healthy

Aspirin. Medinfo's patient information on Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid), an anti-inflammatory pain killer (NSAID), which is extensively used, worldwide, for pain relief, to reduce inflammation and temperatures, and to reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes.

Amlodipine DESCRIPTION From our sponsors: . From our sponsors: Amlodipine besylate is a long-acting calcium channel blocker. Amlodipine besylate is chemically described as (R.S.) 3-ethyl-5-methyl-2-(2-aminoethoxymethyl)-4-(2-chlorophenyl)-1, 4-dihydro-6-methyl-3, 5-pyridinedicarboxylate benzenesulphonate. Its empirical formula is: C20H25ClN2O5 C6H6O3S. Amlodipine besylate is a white crystalline ...

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Alendronate DESCRIPTION NewsLinks Alendronate sodium is an aminobisphosphonate that acts as a specific inhibitor of osteoclast-mediated bone resorption. Bisphosphonates are synthetic analogs of pyrophosphate that bind to the hydroxyapatite found in bone. Alendronate sodium is chemically described as (4-amino-1- hydroxybutylidene) bisphosphonic acid monosodium salt trihydrate. The empirical ...

Allopurinol DESCRIPTION NewsLinks Allopurinol is known chemically as 1, 5-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo pyrimidin-4-one. It is a xanthine oxidase inhibitor which is administered orally and intravenously. Tablets: Each scored white tablet contains 100 mg allopurinol and the inactive ingredients lactose, magnesium stearate, potato starch, and povidone. Each scored peach tablet contains 300 mg allopurinol and ...

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Physicians, Fads, and Pharmaceuticals: A History of Aspirin.

Acetaminophen and Codeine DESCRIPTION NewsLinks Acetaminophen, 4 -hydroxyacetanilide, is a nonopiate, non-salicylate analgesic and antipyretic which occurs as a white, odorless, crystalline powder, possessing a slightly bitter taste. It has the following molecular formula: C8H9NO2, with a molecular weight of 151.16 Codeine is an alkaloid, obtained from opium or prepared from morphine by ...

An aspirin a day keeps the doctor at bay The world's first blockbuster drug is a hundred years old this week For more information, be sure to also check out these Internet resources: Sir John R. Vane Winner of the 1982 Nobel Prize in Medicine Aspirin - from The Internet Drug Index Americas 80 Billion-Aspirin Habit (with a brief discussion of John Vane's contribution) Bayer's `Wonder Drug' ...

Amoxicillin Clavulanate DESCRIPTION NewsLinks Augmentin is an oral antibacterial combination consisting of the semisynthetic antibiotic amoxicillin and the b-lactamase inhibitor, clavulanate potassium (the potassium salt of clavulanic acid). Amoxicillin is an analog of ampicillin, derived from the basic penicillin nucleus, 6-aminopenicillanic acid. The amoxicillin molecular formula is ...

Chemical Name: Alprazolam Brand Name: Xanax (available in generic) Manufacturer: Pharmacia and UpJohn Description: Xanax is in the benzodiazapine class of central nervous system active compounds. The exact mechanism of action is unknown. Indications and Usage: Xanax is indicated for the management of anxiety disorder or the short-term relief of symptoms of anxiety. Anxiety or tension associated ...

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Doctors' Answers to "Frequently Asked Questions" - Lipitor

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Consumer information about Zithromax and azithromycin.

Amitriptyline Tables: Pharmacokinetics Bioavailability Peak plasma level Plasma half-life Active metabolites Elimination very variable 30-60% 4 to 8 hours 15 hours (10-28 h)* important* extrarenal *Nortriptyline, the most important metabolite, has a half-life of 36 hours (18-60 hours). It has a polymorphically controlled metabolism (debrisoquine metabolism). In subjects with a slow metabolism ...

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Questions and answers about Xanax and alprazolam.

Discussion for Xanax and alprazolam patients.

Discussion group for Zithromax and azithromycin patients.

Questions and answers about Zovirax and acyclovir.

Discussion group for Tylenol with codeine and acetaminophen with codeine patients.

Discussion group for albuterol patients.

In rare cases allopurinol causes severe, possibly lethal hypersensitive reactions that are manifested by different skin reactions (even toxic epidermolysis is possible), fever, eosinophilia, lymphadenopathies, vasculitis, renal and hepatic disorders, and hematological anomalies.

Discussion group for allopurinol patients.

Amitriptyline also known as Elavil or Endep, is used as a preventive treatment for Migraine and some types of headaches.

Discussion group for Elavil/amitriptyline patients.

Questions and answers about Lotrel and amlodipine and benazepril.

Information aimed at the general public answering questions about amoxicillin.

Discussion group for Amoxicillin/Clavulanate patients.

Discussion group for atenolol/Tenormin patients.