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Heather Colman's Articles in Western Medicine

  • Know The Side Effects Of Taking Diazepam
    Diazepam, which is also commonly known as Valium, belongs to a family of drugs that are called Benzodiazepines. They are well known for their capabilities of relieving anxiety, tension, and other symptoms related to anxiety disorders. At times, Diazepam may be used for other conditions depending on the suitability of the drug for a patient’s condition.

    Diazepam has been known to affect chemicals in the brain, causing imbalances, resulting in anxiety, seizures, and muscle s...
  • Why Bextra Was Withdrawn From The Market
    Bextra was withdrawn from the market by Pfizer pending further discussions with the FDA. Potential adverse reactions to the drug were found to far outweigh the benefits. Bextra, generically known as Valedocoxib, is a non-steroidal anti- inflammatory NSAID drug used for management of inflammation, stiffness and the pain of osteoarthritis, adult rheumatoid arthritis and painful menstruation.

    Long term use of Bextra led to adverse cardiovascular problems, including heart atta...
  • Know The Facts About Amoxicillin
    Amoxicillin is a type of penicillin antibiotic. It is a moderate beta-lactam antibiotic, used for the treatment of bacterial infections. It is absorbed easily and hence preferred by the doctors. However, Amoxicillin can be broken down by beta-lactamase producing bacteria and can be given with clavulanic acid. It is available as a product of GlaxoSmithKline under the brand name, Amoxil.

    Amoxicillin inhibits the synthesis of bacterial cell walls. The formula is referred to a...
  • What You Should Know Before Taking Albuterol
    Albuterol is a drug, that comes in the form of a inhaler, nebulizer, tablet, or syrup and is all taken by mouth. It is used to treat symptoms of emphysema, chronic bronchitis, and asthma. Symptoms could include shortness of breath, breathing troubles, and wheezing within the patient. Albuterol is placed within a classification of medicines known as beta-agonists and works to open and relax air passages to allow easier breathing.

    Depending on the form prescribed by your doc...
  • What You Should Know Before Taking Celebrex
    Celebrex is a prescription medicine that provides day and night relief from pain, swelling and stiffness caused by arthritis. Celebrex is also effective in the relief of acute pain in adults, especially after surgery.

    Celebrex relieves pain by targeting specific enzymes in the body, known as COX-2 enzymes. What makes Celebrex so different from other drugs is that it only targets COX-2 enzymes, where as most pain relievers target both the COX-1 and COX-2 enzymes. The COX-1 ...

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