119 Answered Questions for the topic medications

Medications Nursing Digestion

03/19/19

How do extended release tablets work?
I know these tablets are especially formulated and coated to dissolve over a certain period of time. I also notice that all I've seen, quite a lot, are too large to pass through the Pylorus. Do... more
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03/19/19

Are steroids effective for treatment of ACEI-induced angioedema?
A class of blood pressure medications called [angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors][ace] (ACEI, e.g. lisinopril, benazepril, etc) sometimes have a side effect of [angioedema], usually... more
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Medications Nursing Cough

03/19/19

Does Dextromethorphan actually suppress coughing?
I had a pretty annoying dry cough a while ago following a cold. In the list of incredients for a cough syrup that I used, it said: > Each 5 mL or 1 teaspoonful (tsp.) contains: > - DM |... more
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03/19/19

Is there a technical term for the phenomenon known as "brain zaps"?
Many people (especially those who take antidepressants), including myself, are familiar with the experience of what has been called "brain zaps". I was not aware that the sensation had a name or... more
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Medications Nursing Eye Cure

03/18/19

Is Myopia Reversible/Curable?
Myopia, meaning short sightedness is said to develop when eyes are exposed to excessive strain. But what I've failed to understand properly is whether myopia can be reversed or cured in any manner?... more
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Medications Nursing Digestion

03/18/19

When is a stomach "empty" for the purpose of taking medication?
Some medication (certain antibiotics, thyroxine, PPIs) need to be taken on an "empty stomach". For most patients, that just means they take them after sleeping. However, certain circumstances can... more
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Medications Nursing Stomach Digestion

03/18/19

How much food is necessary to buffer the stomach when taking medicine?
Very often, doctors or pharmacists will advise patients to take certain pills with food to "act as a buffer" so the patient is less likely to get a stomach ache from taking the pill. How much food... more
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Medications Nursing Thyroid

03/18/19

How much T4 increase do you get per mcg of levothyroxine?
A normal starting dose of levothyroxine is 50 mcg per day. According to ATA, absorption is 60-80%. Let's assume 70% and let's assume 5 L of blood in the average human being. 50 mcg * 0.7 / 5.0 =... more
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03/18/19

How do anti-gas remedies work?
There are medicines for gas that you can give to children. How do they work? They are sold (in the US) over the counter indicating they are of low health risk, but are there any issues if to much... more
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03/18/19

How often is it safe to get general anaesthetic?
There's an eye surgeon in my running club and I told him I had general anaesthetic three times. He told me that's a lot. I've heard of people thinking general anaesthetic is bad, is there any... more
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03/18/19

Do combined oral contraceptives cause weight gain?
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03/14/19

What is the reason behind doctors giving some medicines after/before the meal?
How they give medicine like you have to take in early morning without taking any food?
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Medications Nursing Dosage

03/14/19

Folic acid dose before conception?
What is the normal folic acid dosage that should be taken while trying to conceive? The minimum dosage available in my region is 5 mg tablets. Is that an acceptable dose? I read somewhere that the... more
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Medications Nursing

03/14/19

Does keeping different types of medications in one pill bottle affect their quality?
I take a number of different medications and herbal supplements. Because keeping separate containers in my pocketbook is cumbersome, I've been combining them together in the same prescription... more
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03/14/19

Migraines and tryptophan?
One theory about migraines is that it is triggered by dropping serotonin levels. One medication, sumatriptan, acts by raising serotonin acting as a reuptake inhibitor. Since tryptophan is converted... more
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03/14/19

Can medicines which expired a month ago be consumed safely?
I have few expensive nutritional supplements which expired in April (as in the label). Can I still consume it in May?Of course, consuming expired medicines is not advised. However, can't they be... more
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03/14/19

Can medicines which expired a month ago be consumed safely?
I have few expensive nutritional supplements which expired in April (as in the label). Can I still consume it in May? Of course, consuming expired medicines is not advised. However, can't they be... more
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Medications Nursing Stomach Digestion

03/14/19

Long term use of stomach acid reducers: Omeprazole or Ranitidine?
I find omeprazole (Prilosec, Losec) and ranitidine (Zantac) work about equally well for stomach acid reduction. For long term daily use, which is safer?
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Medications Nursing

03/13/19

Is Nexium a Nitrate?
I take Nexium for acid reflux and I just got some C4 Mass Preworkout powder. On the casing of the C4 it says "Do not take ... if you're on nitrates for chest pain" I didn't think that was what I... more
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