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Capsicum Frutescens – Nutritional Value, Health Benefits
Capsicum Frutescens is a variety of cayenne pepper commonly found in Southeast Asian Region. It is small in size compared to its cousins from…
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Capsicum; Uses/ Indications, Dosage, Side Effects
Capsicum annuum is a species of the plant genus Capsicum (peppers) native to southern North America and northern South America.[rx][rx] This species is the most common and extensively cultivated of the…
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Captopril; Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Drug Interactions
Captopril is a sulfhydryl-containing analog of proline with antihypertensive activity and potential antineoplastic activity. Captopril competitively inhibits angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE), thereby decreasing levels of angiotensin II, increasing plasma renin activity,…
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Carbamazepine; Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Drug Interactions
Carbamazepine is a tricyclic compound chemically related to tricyclic antidepressants (TCA) with anticonvulsant and analgesic properties. Carbamazepine exerts its anticonvulsant activity by reducing polysynaptic responses and blocking…
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Carbapenem – Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Interactions
Carbapenem is an organic heterobicyclic compound that consists of (5R)-1-azabicyclo[3.2.0]hept-2-ene bearing a 7-keto substituent. The parent of the class of carbapenems. A group of…
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Carbetocin; Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Interactions
Carbetocin (Duratocin) or (1-butanoic acid-2-(O-methy-L-tyrosine)-1-carbaoxytocin, is an oxytocic used in obstetrics to control postpartum hemorrhage and bleeding after giving birth, particularly following Cesarean section. It…
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Carbimazole
Carbimazole is a member of the class of imidazoles that is methimazole in which the nitrogen-bearing hydrogen is converted into its methoxycarbonyl derivative. A prodrug for methimazole,…
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Carbo Vegetabilis; Uses, Dosage, Site Effects, Interactions
Carbo vegetabilis is a remedy that is often used in debilitated or collapsed states, with systems primarily on the physical level A homeopathic remedy used…
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Carboplatin – Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Interaction
Carboplatin is a second-generation platinum compound with a broad spectrum of antineoplastic properties. Carboplatin contains a platinum atom complexed with two ammonia groups and a cyclobutane-dicarboxylic residue. This agent is activated…
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Carcinosin
Carcinosin, used predominantly in homeopathy, is derived from cancerous tissue. Carcinosin is a homeopathic remedy derived from cancerous tissue, and it has a wide…
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Carfilzomib – Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Interaction
Carfilzomib is an irreversible proteasome inhibitor and antineoplastic agent that is used in the treatment of refractory multiple myeloma. Carfilzomib is associated with a…
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Carica Papaya – Nutritional Value, Health Benefits
Carica papaya is an evergreen flowering tree that is valued for its buttery fruit that is believed to offer many health benefits. The amazing papaya…
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Carisoprodol – Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Interactions
Carisoprodol is a synthetic propanediol carbamate derivative and an adjunct in the treatment of painful muscle spasms, Carisoprodol is a centrally acting skeletal muscle…
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Carmustine – Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Interaction
Carmustine (BCNU) is a parenterally administered alkylating agent used alone and in combination with other antineoplastic agents in the treatment of several forms of…
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Carteolol; Mechanism, Uses, Contraindications, Dosage, Side effects, Interaction
Carteolol is a synthetic quinolinone derivative and nonselective beta-adrenoceptor blocking agent with anti-glaucoma activity. Upon topical administration to the eye, carteolol decreases aqueous humor production, thereby reducing intraocular pressure…
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Cartilage Deviation
Cartilage deviation in the nasal septum is a common condition where the thin wall between your nostrils, made up of cartilage and bone, is…
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Carvedilol; Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Interactions, Pregnancy
Carvedilol is a synthetic antihypertensive methoxyphenoxy- 2-propanol derivative with no intrinsic sympathomimetic activity, Carvedilol acts as a nonselective beta-adrenoceptor blocking agent (S(-) enantiomer) and as an alpha…
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Cassia Alata – Nutritional Value, Health Benefits
Cassia Alata/Tawas is a chemically hydrated aluminum potassium sulfate that possesses a specific crystal shape and is soluble in water and reacts with acid.…
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Casual Internet Pornography Addiction
Casual Internet Pornography Addiction refers to a pattern of behavior where an individual compulsively consumes pornography on the internet, leading to negative consequences in…
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Caulophyllum; Uses/ Indications, Dosage, Side Effects
Caulophyllum is a small genus of perennial herbs in the family Berberidaceae. The genus Caulophyllum is well known for its diversity and pharmacological uses in traditional medicine…
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Causticum; Uses, Dosage, Site Effects, Interactions
Causticum is used often in homeopathic practice, either as an individual remedy or in combination remedies. It is used as a remedy for chronic…
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Cedazuridine – Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Interaction
Cedazuridine is an orally available synthetic nucleoside analog derived from tetrahydrouridine (THU) and cytidine deaminase inhibitor (CDAi), that can potentially be used to prevent the breakdown of cytidines.…
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Cedazuridine – Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Interaction
Cedazuridine is an orally available synthetic nucleoside analog derived from tetrahydrouridine (THU) and cytidine deaminase inhibitor (CDAi), that can potentially be used to prevent the breakdown of cytidines.…
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Cefamandole; Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Interactions
Cefamandole is a second-generation cephalosporin antibiotic with bactericidal activity. Cefamandole is active against Haemophilus and gram-negative bacilli susceptible to other cephalosporins. It is also active against many…
