Monthly Archives: September 2007

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors Information – Side Effects, Uses and Benefits

Posted on September 30, 2007 by steve

Type of Drug: Diuretics (water pills); antiglaucoma agents. How the Drug Works: Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors block the activity of the enzyme carbonic anhydrase. This reduces the rate of fluid formation in the inner eye, resulting in reduced pressure within the … Continue reading →

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Estrogens Drug Information – Side Effects

Posted on September 28, 2007 by steve

Type of Drug: Female hormones; estrogens. How the Drug Works: Estrogens represent a group of several female hormones. The ovary produces and releases several natural estrogens until menopaUse occurs. All estrogens produce similar effects. They playa key role in the … Continue reading →

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VITAMIN B2 – How Vitamin B2 Works? – Side Effects of Use

Posted on September 26, 2007 by steve

Type of Drug: Water-soluble vitamin. Vitamin not stored by the body. How the Drug Works: Riboflavin (vitamin B 2 ) acts in a variety of important metabolic processes in the body and promotes healthy skin and vision. Uses: To treat … Continue reading →

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Vitamin B 3 – Some Benefits on Usage of Vitamin B3

Posted on September 24, 2007 by steve

Type of Drug: Water-soluble vitamin. Vitamin not stored by the body. Nicotinamide (niacin amide) is chemically related to niacin. How the Drug Works: Niacin (nicotinic acid) is a biochemical entity involved in fat metabolism, tissue respiration, and energy production. Vitamins … Continue reading →

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Antihypertensives II Receptor Antagonists Drug

Posted on September 20, 2007 by steve

Type of Drug: Antihypertensive; blood pressure-lowering agent. How the Drug Works: Angiotensin II is a chemical transmitter that combines with chemical receptors in blood vessels and other tissues and causes blood vessels to constrict (narrow) and the kidneys to retain … Continue reading →

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5-HT Receptor Antagonists Information Drug – Precautions and Side Effects

Posted on September 17, 2007 by steve

Type of Drug: Antinauseants; antiemetics; drugs used to prevent nausea and vomiting. How the Drug Works: Dolasetron, granisetron, and ondansetron are selective serotonin 5-HT 3 receptor antagonists that block serotonin stimulation to prevent nausea and vomiting. Uses: Oral doseforms – … Continue reading →

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Amiodarone – Uses and Benefits – How Does Amiodarone Works?

Posted on September 17, 2007 by steve

Type of Drug: A drug used for specific types of severe irregular heartbeats. How the Amiodarone Works: Amiodarone corrects and prevents the occurrence of various types of irregular heart rhythms that may lead to life-threatening situations. Uses of The Amiodarone: … Continue reading →

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Uses of Antithyroid Agents Information

Posted on September 14, 2007 by steve

Type of Drug: Antithyroid drugs. How the Antithyroid Agents Works: The oral antithyroid drugs inhibit the formation of thyroid hormones. Uses of The Antithyroid Agents: To treat hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid gland). To treat or prepare the overactive thyroid for surgery … Continue reading →

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