Is amoxicillin the generic form of the drug?… by harvey_cryst
A friend and I disagree on if amoxicillin is the generic form of the drug or not. I say it's not and she says it is. That amoxil (?) is the nongeneric form. I am trying to find out which is correct.
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Please see the webpages for more details on Amoxicillin (generic name). The patent for amoxicillin has expired. Thus amoxicillin is marketed under many trade names including: Actimoxi
What causes some of your fingers to break out in a crusty hard rash & bleed, what medicine can be used, Help?… by jackiefromho
Usually on right hand starts on index finger in corner then works down where it actually looks almost likes its peeling and then it cracks open and looks like a cut and bleeds. I've used lotion, oil, band aids, petrolleum jelly with gloves, nothingworks, I have it on 3 fingers on right hand and one finger on the other. I've even used prescription medicine. Anybody out there, heard of this problem.
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Jackie, I do not know what you have without looking at it. I have some suspicions and I was wondering if perhaps before the scaling occurs you start out with tiny itchy vesicles? Then it progresses to the scaling, peeling and cracking open. I am thinking that you could have dyshidrosis or a dermatophytid reaction. As you well know any time there is a break in the skin you set yourself up for bacteria and fungus to enter. Having said that dermatophyte infections can produce circulating fungal antigens that give rise to immunologically mediated hypersensitity reactions in the skin. If you would be diagnosed with dyshidrosis then Clobex 0.05% application bid or Ultravate 0.05% bid may help. These are potent creams and don't over use them. If you continue with problems and the obvious like eczema etc are ruled out let me suggest having an ELISA test drawn and sent to ELISA/ACT Biotechnologies LLC at Sterling VA, your doctor can do this for you. Note this is a very expensive test, but it will tell you any allergies you may have and not even know. Your manifestations of cracking, peeling, could be due to an allergen that you are touching or eating. Just by stopping eating a “trigger'” food could stop the problem. Another option you can do is to buy a packet of pH hydrion test papter. This test tape measures acid-alkaline states and should test the pH between 5.5 to 8.0. First thing in the morning cut off 2 inches and dip your urine into it. You measure the color of your test strip with the color chart on the back of the test tape packet. Any number below 7 means that your urine is on the acid side. The lower the number the more acidic the conditon. Your body is a very complicated chemical processing plant with 60 trillion cells involved in 6 trillion chemical reactions each second. While chemical processes can occure amid an acid environment, it is certainly not the ideal. An alkaline internal state is required for ideal chemical functioning and for the achievement of optimal health. If your pH readings are regularly below 6.5 you may do well to alkalinize your diet by following a special diet. The book I have “The Alkaline Way” is designed for medical personnel and gets quit deep into biochemistry. You can go to the bookstore or probably on line and get the equivalent written for lay persons. Some doctors do not ascribe to these theories despite so called “proof” in my professional journals. Give yourself 6 months and see if there is any improvement. I am afraid that you will end up with constant skin infections down the road if you do not get to the bottom of this problem. Following an alkaline way program doesn't cost anymore it's just studying what you can and can't eat. The ELISA test may be paid for by insurance, and if it is an immunologically mediated hypersensitity reaction of the skin you will thank yourself. Realize however, that this site is not a site meant for dealing with such problems and if you can't see the problem it's hard to tell what it is. I suspect if this is a chronic problem that never gets better you may thank yourself for a least exploring these options. By all means go to your doctor! They may also want to do a skin (punch biopsy) to see what is the causative etiology.
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I sometimes experience erectile dysfunction and I am a heart patient so what can I do?… by Tonyy
Does anyone have any ED advice for someone on heart medication? I sometimes take nitroglycerin for chest pain so what can I do to treat my erectile dysfunction?
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Original Article:http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/erectile-dysfunction/DS00162
Erectile dysfunction
Introduction
Erectile dysfunction (ED) affects the lives of many middle-aged men and their partners to one degree or another. The term erectile dysfunction covers a range of disorders, but usually refers to the inability to obtain an adequate erection for satisfactory sexual activity.
Although erectile dysfunction, formerly called impotence, is more common in men older than 65, it can occur at any age. An occasional episode of erectile dysfunction happens to most men and is normal. As men age, it's also normal to experience changes in erectile function. Erections may take longer to develop, may not be as rigid or may require more direct stimulation to be achieved. Men may also notice that orgasms are less intense, the volume of ejaculate is reduced and recovery time increases between erections.
When erectile dysfunction proves to be a pattern or a persistent problem, it can interfere with a man's self-image as well as his and his partner's sexual life. Erectile dysfunction may also be a sign of a physical or emotional problem that requires treatment.
Erectile dysfunction was once a taboo subject, but more men are seeking help. Doctors are gaining a better understanding of what causes erectile dysfunction and are finding new and better treatments.
Signs and symptoms
Patterns of erectile dysfunction include:
does anyone know what the best medicine is for sinus infection?… by kyg
I have tried alot of medicines but it keeps coming back.
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Antibiotics for sinusitis
Examples
amoxicillin (Amoxil, Larotid, Trimox)
amoxicillin-clavulanate (Augmentin, Augmentin XR)
ampicillin (Marcillin, Principen)
azithromycin (Zithromax)
cefaclor (Ceclor)
cefdinir (Omnicef)
cefpodoxime proxetil (Banan, Vantin)
cefprozil (Cefzil)
cefuroxime axetil (Ceftin)
clarithromycin (Biaxin, Biaxin XL)
gatifloxacin (Tequin)
levofloxacin (Levaquin)
loracarbef (Lorabid)
moxifloxacin hydrochloride (Avelox)
telithromycin (Ketek)
trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim, Septra)
All the above are recommended for sinus infections. There is not really ONE best one. It would all depend on if you are allergic to any medications or not. Also if this is chronic and they keep coming back maybe talking with your doctor about the pros and cons of surgery to correct this. Be careful with taking antibiotics on a regular basis as this can cause resistance to many things.
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cardiac myocardial perfusion scan?… by Carol
I am waiting to have it done any one had one and whats it like and how long did you have to wait on the list i have been waiting since june this year.need your personal experience please.
suffer from bad chest pains on medication had all the other tests done.
its the test they inject radioactive isotope into the blood.
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This is a test where they measure the blood flow in the heart, which will generally provide the information necessary to determine if there are any blockages in your coronary arteries. The test you describe is more commonly referred to as a nuclear stress test. You will be injected with a substance called cardiolite, wait about 30 minutes while this gets into your blood stream, and they will then take pictures scan your hearts blood flow while it is at rest. You will then be hooked up to a 12 lead EKG monitor and do an exercised stress test on a treadmill. This portion of the test is brief, just long enough until you reach your target heart rate which is 220 minus you age, and your target heart rate will be 85% of that sum. Once you have achieved your target heart rate, you will be injected with another dose of cardiolite, wait another 30 minutes, and then they will take another set of pictures, this time being while your heart has been stressed on the treadmill. It gives the doctors good diagnosic information to determine if you have any issues which need to be addressed concerning blockages in your coranary arteries. It is non-invasive and provides a wealth of useful information. Why you have had to wait since June is beyond me, this is a very common test in the US. You should not have any side effects from the test, and you should find that it is not a terribly unpleasant experience. And if you can't get on the treadmill for some reason, they can due the stress test with a drug that artificially temporarily increases blood flow in your heart and increases your heart rate for the stress set of pictures. The drug they use for this is adeonoscan, and most people do not have an adverse reaction. However, if you have astma they will use a drug called dobutimene, which frequently does have very short term unpleasant side effects. But if you are not astmatic, I don't anticipate that you will have any problem with the adenoscan. Not to worry, this test is well worth having if you have indications that may indicate heart problems. Feel free to email me if you would like further info. Keep in mind that many peoples tests come back completely normal, and even if they do find something wrong, the advances made in medicine will leave you with a suitable alternative for treatment that should enable you to live a long and healthy life. Best of luck to you
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What's the difference between liquid methadone for withdrawel & pill form for pain management?… by Chal
Also what would be the correct dosage when switching from 60mg oxycontin to methadone. The docs put me on 30mg & that was ok for about the first month. I'm thinking either 60 which would be 2 three times a day or 40 one four times a day.
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Hello there. I would like to tell you how sorry I am that you are in so much pain. I also take Methadone for pain and was switched to it after oxycontin no longer helped. I take such high doses that they thought the liquid might be better for me. That stuff tasted so gross that I could not handle it so they put me back on the pills. This leads me to believe that there is not alot of difference between the pills and the liquid form. (other than the taste!)
I take ten mgs tablets, 3 of them, twice a day. So that is 30mgs twice a day.
I do know that you can not compare mgs of one medication directly to another. In other words 4 mgs of one medication might be stronger than 20 mgs of another. It depends on the drug. Just because you needed 60 mgs of oxycontin does not mean that you would need that much methadone.
I have been on every pain medication that there is including plain old morphine and the methadone works best for me.
I really hope that you can resolve your problem.
I might mention one thing that has helped me. My pain management doctor has recently put me on Ultram, 50 mg tabs. I take two every time I take my methadone. It has really seemed to help. Ultram is non-narcotic but it is a strong pain medication none the less. Ask your doctor about the possibility of you taking that in conjunction with your methadone. You might find the combination helpful.
Take care of yourself and I hope you can get to feeling better.
Love and Blessings
Lady T~
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what good foods can i eat if im allergic to corn?… by Captain Charis
I have an allergy to corn.. so no corn syrup which is in pretty much everything. does anyone know anything good that i can eat while still avoiding these allergy's?
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Most people who are allergic to corn are allergic to the protein in corn. Corn oil poses little risk of causing an allergic reaction because processing removes almost all the protein; however, people who are highly sensitive to corn should avoid corn oil, too.
To avoid corn and corn products ask about ingredients at restaurants and others
How do you convert azimuths into bearings and vise versa?… by college_guy_
It would be with great appreciation to help me.
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north is zero azimuth, clockwise increasing to 360 at north again. You need to break the circle into 4 parts…n-e, e-s, s-w, w-n. if the az is 187 d, it is in the 3rd quadrant…south, 7d west..
.if the bearing is south 70 degrees east, it is in the 2nd quadrant..so it is 30 d from due east plus 90 deg…110 d AZ
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Why pumpkin seeds are good for you ?… by ??ShiningStar
My friends always baked them and eat at the times until they run out. I don't to eat with shells on. I like to eat , but I am afraid to get fat from it.
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is it possible to have a sinus infection with the only "stuffy" feeling being in the face and head?… by crazydaisyo
i've always had terrible allergies (nose and throat), but after moving from a humid state (virginia) to the dry desert of california, they got worse and my nose got REALLY dry. i usually have postnasal, still do, but now i also have that full stuffy feeling you get with a sinus infection in my face and forehead, and sometimes popped ears, is it possible for me to have a sinus infection, or could these just be different allergies? i feel fine otherwise, and i know sinus infections usually cause pain dont they? it takes FOREVER to get an ENT appt here, so i figured i'd ask in the meantime!
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I have severe allergies, I lived in the midwest for years and only had sinus infections a few times a year. Well we moved to Phoenix for a great job. I wasn't there a month and had what seemed like one long sinus infection. There wasn't a period longer than two weeks that I wasn't on one antibiotic or another. Try a humidifier in your house especially in your bedroom at night. I also found a product called nasal comfort, helps keep the inside of your nose moist. What happens is the lack of humidity on top of the allergies makes your nasal passages swell up, you get no drainage at all just a tremendous amount of pressure in your head. Also see if your Doc will prescribe an antihistamine/decongestant for you..I take clarinex D every day plus Singlair which also helps the allergies even though its a asthma medicine. When it gets really bad I add nasonex to the mix a steroidal spray that helps the swelling in my sinuses. Good luck I feel for you!! After a year we moved back to the midwest…it was that or allergy shots that can take years to be effective…no thanks!
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