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Abhayarista; Home Made Ingredients, Uses, Dosage, Effects
Abhayarista is a common ayurvedic preparation, belonging to the class of Asavas and Arista, generally prepared soaking the drug either in powder form or…
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Abiraterone; Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Interactions
Abiraterone is an antiandrogen used to treat metastatic, castration-resistant prostate cancer. Abiraterone is associated with a not uncommon rate of serum enzyme elevation during therapy but has…
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ACE inhibitor (Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitor) Types, Indications, Effect
Angiotensin-converting-enzyme inhibitor (ACE inhibitor) is a pharmaceutical drug used primarily for the treatment of hypertension (elevated blood pressure) and congestive heart failure. This group of drugs causes relaxation of blood…
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Acids; Uses, Indications, Side Effects, Interactions
Acids is a molecule or ion capable of donating a hydron (proton or hydrogen ion H+), or, alternatively, capable of forming a covalent bond with an electron pair (a Lewis acid).[rx]Acids have characteristic properties which provide…
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Aclidinium Bromide; Indications, Dosage, Side Effects, Drug Interaction, Pregnancy
Aclidinium is a synthetic anticholinergic agent that is used as an inhalant for treatment of acute bronchospasm due to chronic bronchitis or emphysema. Aclidinium has not been…
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Aconitine; Uses, Dosage, Site Effects, Interactions, Pregnancy
Aconitine is a C19 norditerpenoid alkaloid (DITERPENES) from the root of ACONITUM plants. It activates VOLTAGE-GATED SODIUM CHANNELS. It has been used to induce…
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Acquaintance Stalking
Acquaintance stalking is a distressing and dangerous behavior where someone you know excessively monitors, follows, or harasses you. This can cause fear, anxiety, and…
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Agaricus Muscarius; Uses/ Indications, Dosage, Side Effects
Agaricus Muscarius is commonly known as Toad Stool, Bug Agaric, Fly agaric etc. It is a poisonous fungus growing all over the Northern Hemisphere in dry places and…
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Agaricus; Uses/ Indications, Dosage, Side Effects
Agaricus Muscarius is commonly known as Toad Stool, Bug Agaric, Fly agaric etc. It is a poisonous fungus growing all over the Northern Hemisphere in dry places and…
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Akapulko / Senna Alata – Health Benefit, Nutritional Value
Akapulko/Senna alata is an important medicinal tree, as well as an ornamental flowering plant in the subfamily Caesalpinioideae. It is also known as emperor's candlesticks,[rx] candle bush,[rx] candelabra bush, Christmas candles,[rx] empress candle plant, ringworm…
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Albuterol; Indications/Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Drug Interaction, Pregnancy
Albuterol is a racemic mixture of the r-isomer levalbuterol and s-albuterol, a short-acting sympathomimetic agent with bronchodilator activity. Albuterol stimulates beta-2 adrenergic receptors in the lungs, thereby activating the…
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Alcohol-Induced Paranoia
Alcohol-induced paranoia is a condition where excessive alcohol consumption leads to feelings of extreme fear, anxiety, and irrational thoughts. In this article, we'll provide…
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All Acid Used in Homeopathy; Uses/ Indications, Side Effects
All Acid Used in Homeopathy/ Acid is a molecule or ion capable of donating a hydron (proton or hydrogen ion H+), or, alternatively, capable of forming a covalent bond with an electron pair (a Lewis acid).[rx]Acids…
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Allopurinol; Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Interaction, Pregnancy
Allopurinol is a structural isomer of hypoxanthine. Allopurinol inhibits xanthine oxidase, an enzyme that converts oxypurines to uric acid. By blocking the production of uric acid, this agent decreases serum and urine…
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Aloe Barbadensis – Nutritional Value, Health Benefits
Aloe Barbadensis/Sabila is one of the oldest known herbal medicine that can be traced back to ancient Egypt. Sabila plant was depicted on stone…
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Alogliptin; Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Drug Interactions
Alogliptin is a selective, orally bioavailable, pyrimidinedione-based inhibitor of dipeptidyl peptidase 4 (DPP-4), with hypoglycemic activity. In addition to its effect on glucose levels, alogliptin may inhibit inflammatory responses…
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Alpha Blockers; Types, Uses, Contra Indications, Side Effects, Interactions
Alpha blockers also are known as α-blockers or α-adrenoreceptor antagonists are a class of pharmacological agents that act as antagonists on α-adrenergic receptors (α-adrenoceptors). Alpha blocker drug that blocks receptors in arteries and smooth muscle. This…
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Alpha Methyldopa; Indications/Uses, Dosage, Side effects, Interaction ,Pregnancy
Methyldopa is a phenylalanine derivative and an aromatic amino acid decarboxylase inhibitor with antihypertensive activity. Methyldopa is an alpha-2 adrenergic agonist that has both central and peripheral…
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Alprazolam; Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Interactions, Pregnancy
Alprazolam is a triazolobenzodiazepine agent with anxiolytic, sedative-hypnotic and anticonvulsant activities. Alprazolam binds to a specific site distinct from the inhibitory neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) binding site on the benzodiazepine-GABA-A-chloride ionophore receptor complex…
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Altamisa – Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Interactions
Altamira/Mugwort Tea is a common name for several species of aromatic flowering plants in the genus Artemisia. In Europe, mugwort most often refers to the…
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Amalaki Rasayana; Uses/ Indications, Dosage, Side Effects
Amalaki Rasayana/AR is an Indian traditional Ayurvedic drug used as a rejuvenating medicine in aging conditions. The fruits of Amala commonly used in Aryuveda are…
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Amavatari Ras; Uses/ Indications, Dosage, Side Effects
Amavatari Ras is a Ras Aushadhi of Ayurveda. Mercury is known as Rasa in Ayurveda and medicine that is prepared using purified mercury, purified…
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Aminocaproic Acid; Use, Dosage, Side effects, Interactions
Aminocaproic acid is an antifibrinolytic agent that acts by inhibiting plasminogen activators which have fibrinolytic properties. Aminocaproic Acid is a synthetic lysine derivative with antifibrinolytic activity. Aminocaproic acid competitively…
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Amla; Nutritional Value, Health Benefits, Recipes
Amla / Gooseberry is undoubtedly a powerhouse of nutrients. It is an uncommon balance of sweet, sour, pungent and bitter flavors. It is one…
