Category Archives: health
Acecainide
Acecainide (N-acetylprocainamide) is the main metabolite of procainamide, and it has antidysrhythmic activity. However, in contrast to procainamide, which has Class Ib activity, the main action of acecainide is that of Class III. Apart from the lupus-like syndrome, the adverse … Continue reading
Acebutolol
Acebutolol is a beta-adrenoceptor antagonist with membrane- stabilizing activity that is sometimes cited as being cardioselective but has considerable effects on bronchioles and peripheral blood vessels. Respiratory Bronchiolitis obliterans has been attributed to acebutolol. Liver Six cases of reversible hepatitis … Continue reading
Acamprosate
Acamprosate (calcium acetylhomotaurinate) has been postulated to act by restoring the alcohol-induced neurotransmission imbalance of inhibition-excitation inputs believed to underlie alcohol dependence. The molecular structure of acamprosate explains its specificity toward the basic molecular mechanisms involved in the pathophysiology of … Continue reading
Abetimus
Abetimus is a selective immunomodulator for the treatment of systemic lupus erythematosus. It induces tolerance in B lymphocytes directed against doublestranded DNA by cross-linking surface antibodies. It also reduces serum double-stranded DNA antibodies and splenic double-stranded DNA antibody-producing cells in … Continue reading
Abecarnil
Abecarnil is a partial agonist at the benzodiazepine-GABA receptor complex, and is used in generalized anxiety disorder. Its pharmacology suggests that it may be less likely to produce sedation and tolerance, but data thus far have not shown clear differences … Continue reading
Concussion
Concussion is defined as a closed-head injury (that is, one that does not involve a skull fracture) usually caused by blunt-force impact. Concussion was traditionally used by doctors to refer to temporary loss of consciousness from a head … Continue reading
Common Cold
The common cold is a contagious viral infection of the upper respiratory tract (nose and throat). It is self limiting, meaning that it clears up by itself without the need for special medical treatment. The disease got its name in … Continue reading
Colorectal Cancer
Colorectal cancer develops in the colon (the first 4–5 feet [0.6–0.9meter] of the large intestine) or the rectum (the last few inches of the large intestine). Colorectal cancer affects the lower part of the digestive tract. It occurs most often … Continue reading
Cold Sore
Cold sores are blisters on the lips or around the mouth caused by herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV-1) and sometimes by herpes simplex virus 2 (HSV-2). Unlike canker sores, which occur inside the mouth, cold sores are contagious. Cold … Continue reading
Cleft Lip and Palate
Cleft lip and palate are birth defects that affect the shape and function of the upper lip and the roof of the mouth. A cleft is basically an abnormal split or division. A child may have either a cleft lip … Continue reading