Archive for October, 2007

Soma (Carisoprodol)

Tuesday, October 23rd, 2007

Soma, Generic Soma, Carisoprodol is a muscle relaxant. It works by blocking nerve impulses (or pain sensations) that are sent to your brain. Carisoprodol is used, along with rest and physical therapy, to treat injuries and other painful muscular conditions.   

Why Soma, Carisoprodol?

Soma is a muscle relaxant. It works by blocking nerve impulses (or pain sensations) that are sent to your brain.

Most important fact about Soma (Generic Carisoprodol)

Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous activities. Carisoprodol may cause dizziness or drowsiness. If you experience dizziness or drowsiness, avoid these activities.
How should you take Soma - Carisoprodol?

The maximum amount of Soma (carisoprodol generic) you should take in one day is 1,400 mg (4 tablets).
What side effects might occur with soma?

If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop taking carisoprodol and seek emergency medical attention: * an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives); * paralysis (loss of feeling) or extreme weakness; * vision loss; or * agitation or tremor.
When should Carisoprodol not be prescribed?

Do not take soma (carisoprodol) if you have acute intermittent porphyria.

Generic Products

Tuesday, October 23rd, 2007

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Sexuality

Tuesday, October 23rd, 2007

Sexual Matters & Obstacles
Many Millions of couples have to face an extra challenge in their sexual relationships, whether it be impotence (sexual dysfunction) , an illness or disability. Find out more about how to overcome these hurdles or obstacles.

Viagra, Cialis, Levitra may cause hearing loss

Tuesday, October 23rd, 2007

Viagra and other impotence drugs like Cialis from ELI Lilly, Levitra from Bayer are about to bear new warnings that users may experience sudden hearing loss.
It is not clear that these drugs truly trigger hearing loss, but the US Food and Drug Administration decided Thursday to add a warning about the possible risk after counting 29 reports of the problem since 1996 among users of this family of medicines.

The impotence drugs Viagra, Cialis and Levitra will bear the warnings. So will Revatio, a drug for pulmonary hypertension, which contains the same ingredient as Viagra.

Viagra’s label already mentioned hearing loss as a possibility, because a few cases were reported during initial testing of that drug.

Uncertain if link is real
But given that hearing loss is a risk of advancing age and certain conditions, such as diabetes and heart disease, that can lead to impotence, it wasn’t clear if the link was real.

That still is not clear, said FDA ear nose and throat specialist Dr Robert Boucher.

“We don’t know enough to say that it’s ironclad caused by the Cialis, Viagra, Levitra drugs, but we see enough to say we can’t ignore it either,” he said.

The reports involve hearing loss in one ear, which in a third of cases was temporary.

The US FDA urged patients who experience any hearing problems - loss or ringing in the ears - to promptly call their doctors and stop taking these impotence drugs

Smoking related Sexual Impotence

Tuesday, October 23rd, 2007

Smoking Cigarettes Can Lead to Erectile Dysfunction in Men
Smoking related Impotence, or penis erectile dysfunction, is the sustained inability of a man to have or maintain a proper erection. The condition is believed to affect approx 2 in 15 men between the ages of 20 and 77 - that translates to around 30 million men in the USA as well as two to 3 million men in the UK. In up to 74% of recorded cases, the cause is physical.

Smoking results in increased risk of getting erectile dysfunction by approx 51% for men in their 30s thru 40s. Conditions like Diabetes, high cholesterol levels and use of drugs to treat high blood pressure in men  are also considered as important risk factors.

It is believed that millions of US, Canadian and UK Men in their 30s and 40s have become impotent as a resuly of smoking.  It is important not to underestimate these figures, because they most likely not include the ocurrence of impotence due to previous smoking in men who gave up smoking years back.

When a smoker gets an erection, large volumes of blood flow, under pressure, into the penile arteries. This results in the veins which drain the penis to become compressed, thus preventing the immediate outflow of blood. This process is consequently damaged by smoking.

A decrease of blood flow into the penis can be anticipated when the inflow route is blocked by longer term build-up of fatty deposits in the arteries (atherosclerosis) this caused, partly, as a result of cigarette smoking.

Quick contractions in penis tissues, a direct an immediate result of nicotine stimulation in the brain, impair normal arterial blood dupply into the male sexual organ. This is often referred to as acute vasospasm.

The valve mechanisms that keeps the blood in the mans penis is restricted as a result of nicotine intake in the blood stream. This is called venous dilation.

Types of Diabetes

Tuesday, October 23rd, 2007

The three main types of diabetes are:

Type 1 diabetes
Also known as: insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM), Type I diabetes, or juvenile-onset diabetes
Type 2 diabetes
Also known as: non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM), Type II diabetes, or adult-onset diabetes
Gestational diabetes (diabetes of pregnancy)
Type 1 Diabetes

In Type 1 diabetes, the pancreas produces little or no insulin. A person with this disease must take daily injections of insulin, to survive. Type 1 diabetes develops most often in children and young adults, but the disease can be diagnosed at any age. It accounts for about 5-10% of all cases of diagnosed diabetes in the United States.

Type 2 Diabetes

Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes, accounting for about 90-95% of diagnosed cases in the United States. In Type 2 diabetes, the pancreas produces insulin, but the insulin doesn’t work effectively (or the person’s body cells don’t work with the insulin effectively). As a result, blood sugar rises to unhealthy levels.

People with Type 2 diabetes may use diet and exercise, oral medications, and/or insulin to control their blood sugar. In the past, Type 2 diabetes was a disease of older adults. However, with the rising incidence of obesity among children, more and more children nowadays are being diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes.

Gestational Diabetes

Gestational diabetes is a form of diabetes that develops (or is diagnosed) in pregnant women only. The disorder usually disappears after the pregnancy is over, but women who have had gestational diabetes are at higher risk of developing Type 2 diabetes later.

Points to Remember

People with Type 1 diabetes need injections of insulin to survive – their bodies have stopped manufacturing it. People with Type 2 diabetes produce insulin, but it does not work effectively. They may use oral medications or injected insulin to control their disease, in combination with diet and exercise. Pregnant women who develop diabetes have gestational diabetes. This disorder usually goes away after the baby is born, but the woman may later develop Type 2 diabetes.

Diabetes

Tuesday, October 23rd, 2007

What is the condition Diabetes?

Diabetes, also known as diabetes mellitus is actually not one but a group of related diseases. These diseases occur when the body is not able to use blood sugar as it normally should. If you have been diagnosed with diabetes, it is important for you to understand which type of diabetes you have. (See Types of Diabetes.)

The different types of diabetes mellitus are all disorders that make a person’s blood sugar too high. Your blood always has some sugar in it, because your body needs sugar for energy. But too much sugar in your blood is not good for your health, and causes the problems of diabetes.

It is not known exactly why a person gets diabetes. Being overweight, a member of a particular ethnic group, or related to family members with diabetes can increase a person’s risk. Diabetes is not an infectious disease, like a cold or flu. You can’t “catch” it from someone else, and no one can catch it from you.

Points to Remember

Diabetes is a lifelong disease that causes your blood sugar to become too high. Untreated, it can cause serious health problems and early death. But by teaming up with your doctor, dietician, and other health care providers, you can control your blood sugar and prevent or indefinitely delay the potentially serious consequences of diabetes.

Acyclovir

Tuesday, October 23rd, 2007

Brand Zovirax,  Acyclovir is an antiviral drug. Acyclovir slows the growth and spread of the herpes virus so that the body can fight off the infection. Acyclovir lessens the symptoms of these infections and shortens the length of time you are sick. 

Why Acyclovir?

Acyclovir is a drug used to treat infections caused by herpes viruses. It slows the growth and spread of the herpes virus so that the body can fight off the infection.
Most important fact about Acyclovir?

Use acyclovir topical for the full amount of time prescribed, even if you begin to feel better. Your symptoms may start to improve before the infection is completely treated.
How should you take Acyclovir?

Apply enough ointment to cover the lesion(s) completely. A one-half inch ribbon of ointment should cover approximately 4 square inches of surface area.
What side effects may occur with Acyclovir?

No serious side effects are expected during treatment with acyclovir topical. If you suspect an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; rash; hives; itching; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face) seek emergency medical attention.
When should Acyclovir not be prescribed?

It is not known whether acyclovir topical passes into breast milk. Do not use acyclovir topical without first talking to your doctor if you are breast feeding a baby.

Actos

Tuesday, October 23rd, 2007

Actos, Generic Actos, Pioglitazone is an antihyperglycemic agent. It helps the body respond better to insulin and it reduces the amount of sugar produced by the liver. It can help control blood sugar levels. Pioglitazone is used, along with diet and exercise, in the treatment of type 2 diabetes. 

Asthma

Tuesday, October 23rd, 2007

Below is some basic Asthma information, to get you started in understanding the condition.

About asthma?

Asthma is a chronic inflammatory lung disease, characterized by spasms, or constriction of the bronchial tubes, and secretion of thick mucus, that is activated by irritants, referred to as triggers. The result of this process is difficulty breathing.

What are the symptoms of asthma?

Wheezing

Shortness of breath, perhaps only with exercise

Feeling a tightness in the chest

Coughing, which may occur only at night

Who is at risk?

Children, as well as adults, are affected. Asthma is the most common pediatric chronic illness. The American Lung Association states that about one third of asthma sufferers are under the age of 18. Allergies are significant triggers for asthma symptoms: 80% of children and 50% of adults with asthma also have allergies.

What are the most common triggers for asthma symptoms?

A trigger is something that causes an individual to begin to experience asthma symptoms. The most common are:

Allergens, such as dust mites and cockroaches, mold, and pollen Weather

Exercise

Airborne irritants such as chemical fumes, and tobacco and wood stove smoke

Respiratory infections

Emotions, such as laughing and crying, and stress

Have you been properly diagnosed?

As with any disease, the proper diagnosis of asthma is key to its treatment, prevention, and control. If allergies seem to play a role, as is the case for the majority of asthmatics, evaluation by an allergy/asthma specialist can be particularly beneficial. Together, you and your physician can work to make sure your asthma is under control.