Drugs

LEARN SHORTHAND

2007-01-07T20:34:00.000-05:00

When the doctor hands you a prescription, it not necessary that you understand shorthand, arcane latiny squiggles and abbreviations. So just ask your doctor if you do not understand anything he writes. Doctor typically writes the name of the medicine he has prescribed, then the form (like capsule or tablet), dosage, amount you need to take and finally direction for taking that medicine.
Here is the medical shorhand that you will usually find in prescription.

ac ................ before meals.

alt die .......... alternate days.

bid ............... twice a day.

............... with.

dol urg.......... when pain is severe.

hs ................. at bedtime.

prn ............... when needed.

sos ............... if neccessary.

stat .............. immediately.

tid ............... three times a day.

2006-11-12T19:46:00.000-05:00

SIDE EFFECTS OF TYLENOL-

1. ALLERGIC REACTION-
Difficulty in breathing, swelling of the lips, tongue, face.
2. LIVER DAMAGE -
Yellowing of the skin and eyes. Nausea, Abdominal pain/ discomfort, Diarrhoea, sweating,irregular heartbeat.
3. BLOOD PROBLEMS-Can bleed any time.

* Acetaminophen may cause false urine glucose test results. so in that case do tell your doctor, if you are taking acetaminophen.
* Avoid alcohol during treatment with acetaminophen. together may cause damage to the liver. * take recommended dose by the doctor.
* If you forget to take your dose, do not over dose, as you know it lead to above mentioned effects in the body.
*If you breast feed your baby. Keep it in mind that drug passes into breast milk. it does not harm the baby. but you should tell your doctor and should avoid taking this drug.

MECHANISM OF ACTION
The mechanism of action of acetaminophen, (TYLENOL) however is not fully understood. It inhibits the COX-1 and COX-2 enzymes just like aspirin does, but not very strongly, so there must be something more important going on. Acetaminophen seems to pain-reducing effect more directly on the central nervous system by decreasing the threshold of pain. This effect is believed to be due inhibition of the actions of chemical mediators that sensitize the pain receptors to mechanical or chemical stimulation. The antipyretic (fever-reducing) activity is exerted by blocking the effects of the chemical pyrogen on the hypothalamic heat-regulating center. Now in many laboratories to more specifically determine the mode of action of acetaminophen.

Physical therapy for anxitey.

2006-11-03T20:11:00.000-05:00

Nowadays, life has become so hectic and stressful it is hard to escape anxiety, which may eventually lead to depression. Many people just can not gain control over their emotions. It is human nature to continually strive for bigger and better things in life leading people to push themselves to extreme levels.

Many people can deal with everyday pressure , but all of them just can not escape, and finally lead to anxiety, nervousness, depression and stress.

This may lead to disability. Disability percentage is getting higher. So is the rehabilitation scale.
Its been recorded that 19 million people suffer from stress and anxiety, and 19 million people suffer from depreesive disorder.

Then people start avoiding social activities and individual may develop obesity.

Signs of anxitey is from sweaty hand to pounding heart.

Depressive patient are recommended antidepressants by which it lead to suicidal attempts. But depressive patients who are not on any medications also attempt sucicide, due to change in mind and thoughts, since they think
themselves worthless.

Pharmacological medicine is not the only treatment for anxiety , depression. Now the self awareness is growing among people just like the roots of the tree.

I mean to say yoga, accupuncture, pranayama can help the patients with depression.
can try postures, pranayama(breathing exercises) and meditation(positive mental health).
that will help you take away all the obstacles, return you to your daily activity. it
It tones the nervous system, stimulates circulation, promotes concentration, and energizes your mind and body.
Yoga stretching exercises help improve blood circulation making it easier to break through the lethargy and depression.
Practice a daily yoga that includes 30 minutes of meditation . Make it a routine.

Yoga Asanas for Depression-
The Sun Salutation (Surya Namaskar)
Bow pose(Dhanurasana)
Corpse Pose (savasana)
Maha Mudra The Stoop (Symbol of Yoga)
Plough posture
Shoulder Stand
Vajrasana (Sitting on the Heels)

I would like to tell you that hydrotherapy takes away all your stress. Especially herbal bath.

Effexor (venlaflaxine). attention to parents....

2006-11-02T23:04:00.000-05:00

Some reports have come that venlaflaxine hydochloride, which is an antidepressant drug, in combination with alcohol or other drugs.

Effexor is the brand name. and venlaflaxine is the generic name of it.

Reported events in overdosage includes, tachycardia changes in level of consciousness(ranging of coma); mydriasis; seizures; vomiting; ECG changes(that is electrocardiogram)- which is prolongation of QT interval, bundle branch block, QRS prolongation; hypotension, vertigo, liver necrosis and sexual function abnormalities. Deaths have been reported.

Venlaflaxine overdosage may be associated with an increased with an increased risk of fatal overcomes.

Its in the report that priscriptions should be written for the smallest quantity of capsules consistent, in order to reduce the risk of overdose and their side effects.

Antidepreesant drugs may lead to sucide attempts by the patient.

If child has been priscribed the antidepreesant drug , then it become necessary for parents to check childs behaviour.

Parents should think about-
1. there is arisk of sucidial thoughts or actions.
2.how to prevent sucidial thoughts of their child.

Parents should pay attention towards the childs mood and can prevent sucidial thoughts and actions.

Parents should watch out for the following things-
1. depression or things for which the child is worried.
2. restless.
3. difficulty in sleeping which is called as insomnia.
4. irritability.
5. being angry.
6. change in behaviour.

Do not stop antidepressants suddenly. Which can cause other symptoms.

Antidepressants increases the risk of sucidial thinking and behaviour in short term studies in children and adolescents with major depressive disorder(MDD) or psychatric disorders.

Patients who are started on therapy should be observed closely for clinical worsening, unusual changes in behaviour.

Side effects of acetaminophen (tylenol).

2006-10-31T16:12:00.000-05:00

Nowadays different company and different named drugs are flooded in the market. so it becomes essential to read its compound and refer to your doctor.

Acataminophen has also come in one form or another, as paracetamol, disprin,asprinor salicyclic acid. and whose mechanism of action(MOA) (in body) is totally known. but in the case of Tylenol its MOA is not fully understood.

Tylenol, its generic name is acetamnophen. which is commonly used nowadays. Its taken oral or rectal. It comes in different brand names, such as-tylenol, childrens tylenol, anacin-3 max.strength.

USES- acetaminophen is taken during headache (common headache), fever, muscle ache, or any other common aches.

But people who start taking this medicine, and use it too much, do not realise its side effects in the long run.

As each and every drug has its own side effect, Tyenol also has it.
its overdose can lead to- allergic reactions, liver damage, blood problems, false urine glucose test results.