Cox-1 inhibitor: An agent that inhibits the action of the enzyme cox-1(cyclooxygenase-1). The common anti-inflammatory drugs such as aspirin,ibuprofen, and naproxen block the action of…
COX-2 inhibitors are a subclass of nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). NSAIDs work by reducing the production of prostaglandins, chemicals that promote inflammation, pain, and fever.…
IMPORTANT WARNING: Dantrolene can cause severe liver damage. Do not use dantrolene for conditions other than those recommended by your doctor. Do not take more…
DASH stands for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension. It is an eating plan that is based on research studies sponsored by the National Heart, Lung,…
When you’re dehydrated, your body doesn’t have enough fluid to work properly. An average person on an average day needs about 3 quarts of water.…
Depression is a serious medical illness that involves the brain. It’s more than just a feeling of being “down in the dumps” or “blue” for…
Diabetes is a disease in which your blood glucose, or blood sugar, levels are too high. Glucose comes from the foods you eat. Insulin is…
Diabetic neuropathy is a type of nerve damage that can occur in individuals with diabetes. It is one of the most common complications of diabetes…
Fat is a type of nutrient. You need some fat in your diet but not too much. Fats give you energy and help your body…
Fiber is a substance in plants. Dietary fiber is the kind you eat. It’s a type of carbohydrate. You may also see it listed on…
Protein is in every living cell in the body. Our bodies need protein from the foods we eat to build and maintain bones, muscles and…
Dislocations are joint injuries that force the ends of your bones out of position. The cause is often a fall or a blow, sometimes from…
Drug abuse is a serious public health problem that affects almost every community and family in some way. Each year drug abuse causes millions of…
Most of the time, medicines make our lives better. They reduce aches and pains, fight infections, and control problems such as high blood pressure or…
In the U.S., the government’s Food and Drug Administration (FDA) must approve any drug before it can be sold. This is true whether it’s a…
Duloxetine pronounced as (doo lox’ e teen) Duloxetine is used to treat depression and anxiety. In addition, duloxetine is used to help relieve nerve pain…
Your elbow joint is made up of bone, cartilage, ligaments and fluid. Muscles and tendons help the elbow joint move. When any of these structures…
Lilly (Eli) & Co. is an American-based multinational pharma company with offices in 18 countries. Its headquarters are situated in Indianapolis, Indiana, and it sells…
Erectile dysfunction (ED) is the inability to get and keep an erection firm enough for sexual intercourse. Estimates suggest that one of every 10 men…
The esophagus is the tube that carries food, liquids and saliva from your mouth to the stomach. You may not be aware of your esophagus…
Face injuries and disorders can cause pain and affect how you look. In severe cases, they can affect sight, speech, breathing and your ability to…
Fibromyalgia is a disorder that causes muscle pain and fatigue. People with fibromyalgia have “tender points” on the body. Tender points are specific places on…
You use your fingers and thumbs to do everything from grasping objects to playing musical instruments to typing. When there is something wrong with them,…