Medication for COVID-19 Currently in Development
Four of the world’s largest pharmaceutical federations reported that they’re already testing 30 antiviral drugs for the prevention and treatment of coronavirus. Likewise, they indicated that they’re...
View ArticleAre Ibuprofen and Coronavirus a Dangerous Combination?
According to the Spanish Agency for Medicines and Healthcare Products (AEMPS), there’s no evidence to suggest that the use of ibuprofen or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs can aggravate...
View ArticleWhy You Shouldn’t Self-Medicate with Antibiotics
It’s dangerous to self-medicate with antibiotics. We emphasize the word dangerous; not only is it inconvenient and against common sense, but also extremely risky for many health reasons. Not only are...
View ArticleThe Different Types of Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy, as you probably know, is one of the most commonly used treatments for cancer. It encompasses a wide variety of drugs, meaning that there are many different types of chemotherapy. The goal...
View ArticleThe Effects of Paracetamol on Personality
There’s a study confirming the effects of paracetamol on the personality of the patient taking it. It explains unexpected effects that we didn’t know until recently. In particular, it can cause a...
View ArticleNon-Acid Non-Opioid Analgesics
Non-opioid analgesics include various kinds of substances with different action mechanisms. Besides the typical non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and COX-2 selective inhibitors, substances...
View ArticleHow to Prevent Abuse of Prescription Medication
Surely you know why some medication is prescription only. It’s a way to avoid abuse and uncontrolled use of medication that can damage your health. However, in spite of all the measures taken, it still...
View ArticleCorticophobia or Fear of Corticosteroids
Corticophobia, or fear of corticosteroids, can be defined as fear and rejection of a specific type of medication: corticosteroids. This happens more often when these substances are used as a cream to...
View ArticleAbout Etoricoxib: An Anti-Inflammatory Drug
Etoricoxib belongs to a group of drugs called selective COX-2 enzyme inhibitors. It belongs to the group of NSAIDs that inhibit the induced synthesis of prostaglandins. If you’d like to learn more...
View ArticleWhat Are the Types of General Anesthesia?
General anesthesia is a type of pharmaceutical drug that doctors use in an operating room to induce anesthesia. This state is characterized by progressive and controlled depression of central nervous...
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