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A medication is a licenced drug taken to cure or reduce symptoms of an illness or medical condition. Medications are generally divided into two groups -- over the counter (OTC) medications, which are available in pharmacies and supermarkets without special restrictions, and Prescription only medicines (POM), which must be prescribed by a physician. Most OTC medication is generally considered to be safe enough that most persons will not hurt themselves accidentally by taking it as instructed. Many countries, such as the UK have a third category of pharmacy medicines which can only be sold in registered pharmacies, by or under the supervision of a pharmacist. However, the precise distinction between OTC and prescription depends on the legal jurisdiction. Medications are typically produced by pharmaceutical companies and are often patented. Those that are not patented are called generic drugs.
Classification
Medication can be usually classified in various ways, e.g. by its chemical properties, mode of administration, or biological system affected. An elaborate and widely used classification system is the Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification System.
Types of medication
For the gastrointestinal tract or digestive system
- Upper digestive tract: antacids, reflux suppressants, antiflatulents, antidopaminergics, proton pump inhibitors, H2-receptor antagonists, cytoprotectants, prostaglandin analogues
- Lower digestive tract: laxatives, antispasmodics, antidiarrhoeals, bile acid sequestrants, opioids
HHS Purchases Intravenous Antiviral Flu Medication to Help Hospitalized Patients: The U.S. Department of Health.. http://bit.ly/1xnesC
thefluvirus (The Flu Virus) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:41:16 -0000
HHS Purchases Intravenous Antiviral Flu Medication to Help Hospitalized Patients: The U.S. Department of Health.. http://bit.ly/1xnesC
But as long as you feel ok, I cannot see the reason why taking heavy medication against all hypothetical and potential dangers.
ohlundonline (Philippe Ãhlund) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:41:01 -0000
But as long as you feel ok, I cannot see the reason why taking heavy medication against all hypothetical and potential dangers.
just heard d-dwag growl..am almost there..alive kickin' :) thanks to plethora of medication ;have never missed playing with maya as much
deveshsinha (deveshsinha) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:38:58 -0000
just heard d-dwag growl..am almost there..alive kickin' :) thanks to plethora of medication ;have never missed playing with maya as much
fun quote from mom re: dad - "He is on pain medication. So if u need anything, u may want to call while he is still loopy."
vuboq (vuboq) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:38:11 -0000
fun quote from mom re: dad - "He is on pain medication. So if u need anything, u may want to call while he is still loopy."
it's sooo painful! i need medication!
sarranikris (Sarrani Kris) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:36:48 -0000
it's sooo painful! i need medication!
What prescription medication have you used to treat an infected tattoo? http://bit.ly/3wnY3K
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What prescription medication have you used to treat an infected tattoo? http://bit.ly/3wnY3K
Metabolism - Study reports that combined Thyroxine/Liothyronine treatment does not improve well-being, quality of life, or cognitive function compared to Thyroxine alone.
Calcium Supplements May Interfere With Thyroid Treatment - News article warning that high calcium levels may result in lower thyroid hormone levels for women taking supplements.
Meta Description: [ Most women now know that taking calcium is a cheap and easy way to protect against bone loss, but such supplementation may be tricky in those being treated for an underactive thyroid. ]
Ciprofloxacin interacts with thyroid replacement therapy - Article covers two cases of unexplained hypothyroidism in patients taking ciprofloxacin.
Comparison of Two Drug Regimens for Hypothyroidism - Further studies support no additional benefit with a combination of L-thyroxine and liothyronine over treatment with L-thyroxine alone.
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Lannett Company, Inc. (LCI) Announces The FDA Has Granted An AB Rating To Synthroid - Generic-drug maker Lannett Co. (LCI) received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to launch its bioequivalence of Abbott Laboratories' (ABT) popular thyroid drug, Synthroid.
NEJM - Effects of Thyroxine as Compared with Thyroxine plus Triiodothyronine in Patients with Hypothyroidism - Older study on added T3, its possible role in improving mood, and neuropsychological function.
Meta Description: [ Original Article from The New England Journal of Medicine -- Effects of Thyroxine as Compared with Thyroxine plus Triiodothyronine in Patients with Hypothyroidism ]
Propyl-Thyracil - Used in the medical management of hyperthyroidism. Lists prescribing information.
Thyroid Experts Warn of Clinically Important Differences in Potency of FDA-Approved Levothyroxine Products - Generic bioequivalence data confirms medical societies’ concern about recently approved generic levothyroxine preparations.
Thyroid Hormone - Prescribing information about desiccated thyroid as a hormonal supplement for hypothyroidism. By RxMed.
Thyroid Hormone Replacement - Instructions for patients of the Pituitary Center at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, of interest to anyone taking levothyroxine.
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