Some blood thinners thin the blood to keep blood cells from sticking together in the veins and arteries. Others prevent blood clots by increasing the amount of time it takes for blood clots to form. These are known as antiplatelet and anticoagulant drugs respectively. Xanax is the brand name of alprazolam, it belongs to a class of […]
Xanax, or alprazolam, is the most prescribed psychiatric drug in the United States because of its potency and ability to work so quickly. Xanax is the brand name of alprazolam, which is prescribed to treat a range of panic and anxiety disorders. This drug acts on specific receptors in the brain to slow down […]
Heroin is a very addictive drug made from morphine, a psychoactive (mind-altering) substance taken from the resin of the seed pod of the opium poppy plant. Heroin’s color and look depend on how it is made and what else it may be mixed with. It can be white or brown powder, or a black, sticky […]
Pre-workout supplements also referred to as “pre-workouts” are multi-ingredient dietary formulas designed to boost energy and athletic performance. They’re typically a powdered substance that you mix in water and drink before exercise. While countless formulas exist, there’s little consistency in terms of ingredients. Amino acids, B vitamins, caffeine, creatine, and artificial sweeteners are often included, […]
Flexeril is a brand of Cyclobenzaprine which belongs to a class of drugs called Skeletal Muscle Relaxants used for muscle spasms from musculoskeletal conditions of sudden onset. It is not useful in cerebral palsy and not recommended for more than a few weeks. Flexeril works by blocking nerve impulses (or pain sensations) that are sent to […]
Whether medicines or illicit substances, drugs can have a far-reaching impact on the life and health of a pregnant woman and her unborn child. Sometimes drugs are essential for the health of the pregnant woman and the fetus. In such cases, a woman should talk with her doctor or other health care practitioner about the […]
The intrauterine device (IUD) is a small T-shaped device that is used as a method of birth control designed for insertion into a woman’s uterus. Having an IUD means that changes occur in the uterus that make it difficult for fertilization and implantation of an egg. IUDs also have been referred to as “intrauterine contraception” […]
Fibroids are abnormal muscular tumors that grow in the wall of the uterus (womb). Another medical term for fibroids is leiomyoma or just “myoma“. Fibroids are almost always benign (not cancerous). Fibroids can grow as a single tumor, or there can be many of them in the uterus. They can be as small as an […]
Studies have shown that there could be multiple reasons for crushing tablets or capsule contents before administering medications, but there are numerous medications that should not be crushed. These medications should not be chewed, either, usually due to their specific formulations and their pharmacokinetic properties. Most of the no-crush medications are sustained-release, oral-dosage formulas. The […]
Rodan And Fields Lash Boost is product designed for rapid lash growth. Lash Boost is marketed as an “eyelash-enhancing conditioner” and claims to provide “the appearance of lush, longer-looking lashes in as little as four weeks.” It costs $150 for a tube. The active ingredient is bimatoprost, a prostaglandin analog. (A prostaglandin is a chemical […]
