Monthly Archives: November 2007

Weight Loss Supplements-To Take or Not to Take

Emphasis on appearance and body structure is the common factor in all the world cultures. Location, religion, culture, and language become irrelevant when it comes to achieving the ideal body structure. People try various things-diet control, exercises, yoga, and weight … Continue reading

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Choriogonaootropin Alfa Information – Type of Drug

Type of Drug: Fertility drug. How the Choriogonaootropin Alfa Works: Choriogonadotropin alfa contains some of the same proteins that are in the naturally occurring hormones human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG), follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), and aluminizing hormone (LH). Uses of Choriogonaootropin … Continue reading

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Bosentan Drug Information – Side Effects and Some Precautions for Use

Type of Drug: Endothelin receptor antagonist; pulmonary artery vasodilator. How the Bosentan Works: Endothelin-1 is a hormone that attaches to the blood vessels in the lung and causes them to constrict (narrow). This constriction causes blood pressure in the lungs … Continue reading

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How Phenylbutylpiperadine Derivatives Works?

Type of Drug: Typical (conventional) antipsychotics. How the Drug Works: The mechanism of action is not well defined, but thought to be related to central dopamine receptor antagonist activity. Uses: Haloperidol is used in the management of manifestations of serious … Continue reading

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Glyburide Metformin – How Does Glyburide Metformin Works?

Type of Drug: Combination oral antidiabetic agent used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus (previously referred to as non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus [NIDDM]). How the Drug Works: Glyburide stimulates the release of insulin from the pancreas acutely and lowers … Continue reading

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Calcium Channel Blocking Agents Information

Type of Drug: Calcium channel blockers (eg, slow channel blockers, calcium ion antagonists); drugs that inhibit the movement of calcium across the cell membrane of cardiac muscle and vascular smooth muscle. How the Drug Works: Calcium is involved in blood … Continue reading

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