What is good as bronchodilatator for people with arrhythmias?… by K
Hi. Really need a quick reply on this. My father is having difficulties breathing but the dr. told me not to give him anything that causes rapid heart palpitations, I don't know how to get him better so he can breath and sleep comfortable.
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First use a nebulizer and a mouth piece not an inhaler as the majority of patients misuse inhalers. Then ask your pulmonologist or pharmacist about Xopenex and Atrovent!!!
Xopenex is the latest bronchodilator therapy out there and is used specifically for patients with cardiac problems.
Use Xopenex no more than four times in 24 hours or every 6 hours. It comes in two doses. Try the lower one first .63 mg.
You can also add Atrovent .5 mg to the Xopenex in the nebulizer. Atrovent is an anticholinergic and dilates the airways in a different way than regular bronchodialtors and is not known to effect the heart.
These two meds in a nebulizer every 6 hours should take care of it!
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What other medication can you get prescribed to for scizophrenia?… by Richard
I'm on Risperidone at the moment and I'm having serious side effects from taking it. Like yaking up all the time, spuing up, going to the toilet 2-3 times in a row, passing up and down, constantly shaking my leg. Its terribal last time I spoke to my phycatrists she said that this is the only one I can get prescribed to. But I think she is wrong theres got to be others out there surely.
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First-generation antipsychotics, such as haloperidol (Haldol) or chlorpromazine (Thorazine), which are used to reduce anxiety, agitation, and cognitive impairment, and to stop delusions and hallucinations. These medications can be very effective but often have significant side effects, such as tardive dyskinesia, which is a condition that causes uncontrolled body movements.
Second-generation antipsychotics, such as risperidone (Risperdal), olanzapine (Zyprexa), and ziprasidone (Geodon). These medications effectively treat symptoms of schizophrenia and may help reduce the risk for relapse.
Clozapine, such as Clozaril or Leponex, is usually considered a second-generation antipsychotic. This drug is approved in the United States for treating suicidal behavior associated with schizophrenia. But in the U.S., your doctor will need special authorization to prescribe clozapine for schizophrenia symptoms, and special monitoring is needed when clozapine is used.
A combination of medications sometimes works best for controlling symptoms of schizophrenia. Other medications that are often used along with antipsychotic medications include:12
Lithium carbonate, such as Lithobid, Lithane, and Eskalith, to regulate moods.
Antianxiety medications, such as alprazolam (Xanax) and diazepam (for example, Valium), to reduce anxiety and nervousness.
Anticonvulsant medications, such as carbamazepine (for example, Tegretol) and valproate (for example, Depakote), to reduce symptoms during relapse.
Antidepressant medications, such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) (for example, Zoloft or Celexa) or tricyclic antidepressants (for example, Pamelor), to reduce symptoms of depression that often occur along with schizophrenia.
aripiprazole (Abilify)
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Is chlorhexidine mouth wash effective in treating oral thrush?… by Christi
Three weeks ago a have a couple of mouth sores at the back of my throat specially in the uvula area, they are so painful that I decided to take antibiotics treatment to speed the healing about a week after taking antibiotics I develop oral thrush inside my mouth which resulted in causing my tongue to have multiple small canker sores. I just want to ask if chlorhexidne mouth wash will help cure the thrush and what food can you recommend that contains antifungal properties? What is the sure fire home remedies to cure oral thrush?
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There are no sure fire home remedies. You need one of 3 common prescriptions to take care of this. Eating yogurt MAY help somewhat, but if you have a full blown case of thrush, you need the Rx. (Mycostatin suspension, Mycelex Troche, or Diflucan tabs)
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How do I get my 2 year old to sleep all night?… by SoonIHo
Well i have a 2 year old, well he will be 2 in June. And ever since he was born there have been maybe 3 or 4 nights where he actually slept all night. My husband has to work during the day so that means when my son gets up I am up. Then I drag all day.
Any tips on getting him to sleep all night??
Thanks!!
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If he takes a nap…DON'T skip it. Children need these naps. If you force him to stay up, he will be very intolerable. He'll fuss and possibly hit, throw tantrums and just behave in very “bad” ways. Let him nap. But, make sure he naps late morning…between breakfast and lunch time..depending when he wakes in the morning 10:30 is a good time. Let him sleep for no more than an hour. Give him lunch, playtime, and another short nap around 1. Again, not for anymore than an hour. He should be ready for bed around 8:30. If he wakes at night, go to him…but DO NOT play with him, don't even turn on a light…don't pick him up, don't get him a drink…do nothing but let him know that you are there…rub his back at most. All of these things are reasons that he wakes. Try running a fan in his room or a white noise machine (rainfall, ocean waves, etc). The continuous humming noise is soothing (think about a car ride..notice how well he falls asleep in the car?) It's going to take a few nights, even a week or so. But children at this age are routine based. That's what they understand and giving them this routine gives them security. And security gives you a good nights sleep. Be prepared to be cranky while you go through the transitions but in the long run it's well worth it.
If he is in a crib, now might be a good time to get him a toddler bed…that way he won't get hurt if he tries to climb out. Make sure the bed has a well fitted mattress and a side rail. Also get a baby gate for his bedroom door..so he doesn't fall down the stairs or get into anything dangerous. DO NOT bring him into bed with you…that's a habit that will take the next 6 years to break… (lol)
Good luck
OH….PS>>This is in response to the mom who gives it to her toddler….phenergan is a prescription drug prescribed for severe nausea and vomiting. It is usually prescribed for cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. Just a heads up! I think I would have done a little more research on a drug before giving it to my kid just because I couldn't figure out how to get him/her to stay asleep at night…it's part of life…being a parent…I don't suggest DRUGGING you child
check this out
http://www.drugs.com/phenergan.html
WARNINGS
PHENERGAN SHOULD NOT BE USED IN PEDIATRIC PATIENTS LESS THAN 2 YEARS OF AGE BECAUSE OF THE POTENTIAL FOR FATAL RESPIRATORY DEPRESSION.
POSTMARKETING CASES OF RESPIRATORY DEPRESSION, INCLUDING FATALITIES, HAVE BEEN REPORTED WITH USE OF PHENERGAN IN PEDIATRIC PATIENTS LESS THAN 2 YEARS OF AGE. A WIDE RANGE OF WEIGHT-BASED DOSES OF PHENERGAN HAVE RESULTED IN RESPIRATORY DEPRESSION IN THESE PATIENTS.
CAUTION SHOULD BE EXERCISED WHEN ADMINISTERING PHENERGAN TO PEDIATRIC PATIENTS 2 YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE LOWEST EFFECTIVE DOSE OF PHENERGAN BE USED IN PEDIATRIC PATIENTS 2 YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER AND CONCOMITANT ADMINISTRATION OF OTHER DRUGS WITH RESPIRATORY DEPRESSANT EFFECTS BE AVOIDED.
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What are the age and weight requirements to install a baclofen pump?… by In
Can a baclofen pump be installed in a 4-year old child who weights 23 kilograms and has severe spasticity as a result of cerebral palsy?
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For a baclofen pump implant, your child must meet the following criteria:
1. Have severe spasms that affect the arms, legs or both.
2. Have spasms that intefere with self-care or daily activities.
3. Have painful spasms
4. Have enough body mass (not necessarily weight) to support a pump and be at least 4 years old.
5. Have adequate strength in the neck and trunk.
6. Have had a good response to a trial of baclofen.
The infusion system itself consists of an implantable pump (6.6cm wide and 2.2cm thick), an intrathecal catheter and a computer. The pump runs on a 3-5 year lithium battery.
You will need to have your child evaluated to find out if he/she is a good candidate.
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Prostate cancer? Has anyone ever taken Trelstar LA?… by ARTHUR
I have been diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer and this is my hormone therapy drug.
What were your side effects?
How long did you take this drug?
What other treatment did you have?
How long ago were you diagnosed?
This is a once every three months shot, to be taken no more than three times.
Along with this shot, I must take 500mg calcium and 1000mg of vitiman D. It seems that with more than three shots, brittle bones occur.
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Trelstar LA is similar to lupron which I took for three years.It is designed to restrict the production of testosterone and has the intended effect of slowing or even( hopefully )stopping the growth of the cancer.Side effects will include hot flashes,enlargement of the breasts,fatigue,muscle soreness,and other side effects commonly associated with hormonal therapies.I also had a “radical”and 44 radiation treatments.My cancer had entered my seminal vesicles.The side effects for me were mild and only occasionally problematic.I would expect the goal of your therapy is somewhat different than mine,given your prognosis,but would also delay considerably the end result.Years,not months or days.I was originally diagnosed in January of 2003.
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How can I get help for perscriptions?… by John
My Grandmother (shes the most important person in my life) has been in the hospital for a week, and has aroujnd $40,000 in bills. They found a Brain tumor, cancer in the lung, and the bone scan looks bad too. We got her medicine for a month. It was $730.98. We can't afford it. Are there any funds or anything that could help her pay for this stuff. I couldn't imagine her not being with me.
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How can i prevent leg cramps in my sleep?… by monkeydj
Almost every night i wake up to thes extremely painfull cramps in my calfs. They are very annoyin and very paifull.
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Leg Cramps At Night -
Low levels of certain minerals known as electrolytes - magnesium, potassium, calcium and sodium - have long been linked to leg cramps. (Marathon runners sweating out the miles are particularly prone to this variety.) Certain drugs, such as diuretics have also been cited as a cause of leg cramps. Dialysis patients often complain of leg cramps, and pregnancy is also a factor.
Treatment & Prevention - When cramping occurs, try walking on the affected leg and then elevate it. Stretch your calf by grabbing your toes and pulling them upward toward your knee, especially with you leg extended straight. Take a hot shower or warm bath, or apply an ice massage to the cramped muscle.
Persistent or severe leg cramps often are treated with medication. Such medications include diphenhydramine hydrochloride (Benadryl), simple muscle relaxants such as meprobamate (Equanil, Miltown) and verapamil hydrochloride (Calan, Isoptin, Verelan). Quinine, while effective, has too many side-effects and has been banned in the US for this use.
To prevent cramping consider the regular use of supplements, especially calcium, magnesium, potassium and sodium (only if your sodium intake is low or if you sweat a lot). Stretching your calves regularly during the day and at night will help. You can often prevent night cramps by exhausting the stretch reflex before you go to bed by stretching your calf muscles with wall pushups and applying a heating pad for 10 minutes before going to bed. Keeping blankets loose at the foot of the bed will help prevent unnatural positioning of your feet and toes which can cause night time cramping.
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How hard is it to get a prescription for valium to help deal with stress?… by Drummerwi
Also, what are the pros and cons? Do physicians still prescribe it? Are there other drugs that help to reduce the effects of stress only when needed and not long term?
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Pros are it will work for a few weeks or a month or two and then will stop working due to tolerance
Depends on where you live. In the USA for some strange reason the doctors prefer more potent benzodiazepines which are stronger than valium and more addicting eg clonazepam (klonopin), alprazolam (xanax).
Cons, once tolerance has started developing this means addiction has started to kick in and you body will not be able to function without it.
The withdrawal symptoms can include psychosis, anxiety paranoia, seizures which can be life threatening and many other withdrawal effects.
The withdrawal effects and damage to the central nervous system can take many months or a year or 2 to fully recover from. You do not want to get addicted to these drugs.
Valium works the same way as other prescription tranquillisers, muscle relaxants and sleeping pills with same side effects and risks.
I would do some research on benzodiazepine addiction, long term use, withdrawal symptoms, protracted withdrawal and see what you find. Valium is a benzodiazepine.
You should look for what is causing your stress and tackle that. If it is job stress then change jobs. If it is bereavement try to accept the loss although hard.
Also excessive alcohol use can cause addiction similar to valium and sometimes stress is withdrawal symptoms from excessive alcohol so if that is the case cut out alcohol for a few months and see how you feel.
Change your life not your brain chemistry!
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How do antibiotics work? Are there many kinds or a few that have mutiple purposes?… by *gYpS
For instance, when people have an infection and the doctor gives them antibiotics, do they prescribe different kinds based on what type of infection it is? Like a throat infection, lungs, skin, sexual organs (STD), eyes, lymph nodes, etc.?
When you take the antibiotics, do they just find the infection in your body and work on it? Or do different types have specific functions?
Thanks for any knowledge you can share Thanks everyone. I understand a lot better now. I've always wondered how they work when they enter your body. Now I see there are many kinds that work on certain groups like some for respiratory infections, some anti-fungal, etc. I've taken antibiotics before and I do remember that finishing the prescribed amount of pills was really stressed by the doc.
Thanks again!
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There are many antibiotics that do different things. For the most part, antibiotics target processes in infections that are different from our functions. Some of the more serious antibiotics work by killing the infection faster than it kills us, for example. Fortunately, this is rare.
Different antibiotics target different kinds of infection. For example, bacteria can be put into 3 basic groups (for the most part) and different antibiotics do better against a certain group. These groups are gram positive (penicillins usually work good against these), gram negative (Cipro-like do good against these,) and anaerobic bacteria (Flagyl works good against these.) Of course, these aren't firm rules. Penicillins can treat many gram negatives, and Cipro can treat many gram positives, etc. Some antibiotics, like Clindamycin work well against more than 1 group (gram positive and anaerobes).
Some antibiotics target different functions. Penicillins interfere with the cell walls of bacteria, many antibiotics interfere with the way microbes copy their genes, and some affect how microbes make folate (like bactrim.) Some antibiotics kill microbes outright, and others slow them down and just keep them from reproducing untill our immune system catches up or they die of old age.
Lastly, different antibiotics have a tendancy to go to different parts of the body. Bactrim likes to head for the urinary system, so it is good to treat UTIs. Penicillins sometimes have trouble getting through to the brain so another antibiotic might be used in meningitis. Other antibiotics might spend more time in the respiratory system, etc.
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