Drugs To Stop Diarrhea (Anti-Diarrheal Medication)
In most instances diarrhea is an acute symptom that often resolves on its own without treatment. Apart from requiring oral rehydration to maintain an adequate intake of fluid >> Read More ...
Medication, Supplements
How Heartburn (Acid Reflux) Medication Works?
Medication to relieve heartburn is some of the most commonly prescribed and purchased drugs. Some are available over-the-counter (OTC) while others can only be obtained with a prescription from a medical doctor. Heartburn is just a symptom. These drugs target the root cause of heartburn, which is acid reflux. While >> Read More ...
Symptoms of Antacid Overuse and Excess
Antacids are among the most commonly used over-the-counter (OTC) medication after pain, cough, cold and smoking cessation drugs. We all experience indigestion at some point or the other in life. And for some of us, heartburn and indigestion are a daily occurrence. Antacids are a quick, inexpensive and easily accessible >> Read More ...
Psoriasis Medication (Drugs)
Psoriasis Medication Systemic Therapy The term ‘systemic therapy’ is sometimes confusing to patients. It simple means that substances will be used that can have an effect throughout the body. In other words it is not isolated to a specific area. Psoriasis systemic therapy involves the use of drugs that are >> Read More ...
Psoriasis Topical Treatment (Creams, Lotions) and Phototherapy (Light)
Psoriasis Treatment Several treatment options are available for psoriasis, but the outcome of treatment is often not satisfactory. Psoriasis may be controlled either by topical or systemic therapy. Topical treatment involves the use of creams, lotions, gels and sprays on the skin surface and it has a localized effect. >> Read More ...
Drugs Used for Parkinson’s Disease and Types of PD Medication
How do Parkinson’s drugs work? Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive condition of the nervous system where the brain hormone (neurotransmitter) known as dopamine is lower than normal. The treatment of Parkinson’s disease mainly revolves around an increase in the level of the neurotransmitter dopamine or >> Read More ...