Pharmacology

Preventing UTI: The Role of Over-the-Counter Medications

 Introduction Urinary tract infections (UTI) are the infections that affect the urinary system. The urinary system removes wastes, toxins, and even harmful bacteria; Failure of the urinary tract to remove the bacteria’s leads to infections. The Urinary tract (kidneys, ureters, bladders and urethra) can be affected by infection, but lower urinary tract (bladder and urethra) […]

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Clindamycin Antibiotic Resistance Concerns

Introduction Understanding Antibiotic Resistance Clindamycin: Mechanism of Action Clindamycin Resistance: Current Concerns Clinical Implications of Clindamycin Resistance Strategies to Combat Clindamycin Resistance Conclusion Clindamycin is a lincosamide antibiotic that is used to treat infections caused by gram positive bacterias like S. Aureus. However, unwanted use of this antibiotic has led to resistance of the bacterias

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Hyperemesis gravidarum: Complications and Management

What is hyperemesis gravidarum? Hyperemesis gravidarum refers to the extreme and stubborn vomiting during pregnancy. This post focuses on the key features, causes, risk factors, diagnosis, complications and management of hyperemesis gravidarum. Nausea and vomiting during pregnancy is a common problem during the first trimester of pregnancy. Nausea and emesis during pregnancy usually subside after

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Effect of melatonin sleep aid supplements in treating insomnia

Why is melatonin important? Melatonin (indoleamine compound) is a hormone that is naturally produced in our body. The pineal gland of the brain produces melatonin in response to darkness. The production of melatonin peaks during night and lowers during the day. Melatonin plays a key role (important role) in maintaining our circadian rhythm. Melatonin supplements

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Poisons, antidotes and management of poisoning

Poisons, poisoning and antidotes- how are they linked? Poisons are substances that cause damage or death of living tissues when swallowed, injected or inhaled. An antidote is a drug, chelating substance, or a chemical which counteracts or neutralizes the effects of another drug or a poison. This article focuses primarily on the types of poisons,

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Pinworm infection- an overview

Pinworm infection/ enterobiasis/ oxyuriasis is a human intestinal worm infestation caused by Enterobius vermicularis. Enterobius vermicularis infection is a common helminth infection which is prevalent worldwide.  This articles provides an overview of pinworm infection. Epidemiology  Signs and symptoms of pinworm infection Some people do not show any symptom of enterobiasis while others may show Etiology 

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Preeclampsia- Symptoms, Complications & Management

Are gestational hypertension and preeclampsia the same? The answer is no. Let us discuss about hypertension during pregnancy and preeclampsia – its causes, symptoms, complications, types, management and much more to understand the difference. Hypertension and pregnancy Hypertension or increased blood pressure in pregnant women may be classified as  Preeclampsia  Preeclampsia is a pregnancy-specific disorder

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