General Illness Information Medical Term: Parotitis, epidemic parotitis Common Name: Mumps Description: Epidemic parotitis (mumps) is a highly contagious anthropo infection. The causative agent of the mumps is the mumps virus, which is very common among the human population, belongs to the family of paramyxoviruses, paramyxovirus parotitis, has a kinship with the influenza virus. Causes: The causative agent of the mumps relates to paramyxoviruses (family Paramyxoviridae, genus Paramyxovirus). The source…
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(Illness)Fungal Infections
(Illness)General Illness Information Medical Term: Eczema Common Name: fungal infections, fungus infections. fungal diseases, fungal skin infections. Description: Fungal infections are infectious diseases, caused by representatives of fungi. These include heterogeneous infections, most of which occur against the background of immunodeficiency states. Classification: Fungal infections are divided into the following forms (by type of pathogen): Candida infections (fungus of the genus Candida); Trichophytosis (fungal infections of the skin, nails, mucous membranes); Cryptococcosis…
Accolate (Leukotriene)
(Pharmaceutical)General Information Brand Name: ACCOLATE® Manufacturer: Zeneca Scientific Name: Zafirlukast Application: Leukotriene Receptor Antagonist Pharmacology Zafirlukast is a selective and competitive receptor antagonist of leukotriene D4 and E4 (LTD4 and LTE4), components of slow-reacting substance of anaphylaxis (SRSA). Cysteinyl leukotriene production and receptor occupation have been correlated with the pathophysiology of asthma, including airway edema, smooth muscle constriction, and altered cellular activity associated with the inflammatory process, which contribute to…
Accupril (Quinapril Hydrochloride)
(Pharmaceutical)General Information Brand Name: ACCUPRIL Manufacturer: Parke-Davis Scientific Name: Quinapril HCl Application: Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitor Pharmacology Quinapril is a nonpeptide, nonsulphydryl inhibitor of angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE), which is used in the treatment of hypertension. Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) is a peptidyl dipeptidase that catalyzes the conversion of angiotensin I to the vasoconstrictor angiotensin II. After absorption, quinapril is rapidly de-esterified to quinaprilat (quinapril diacid), its principal active metabolite….
Acyclovir Sodium for Injection
(Pharmaceutical)General Information Brand Name: ACYCLOVIR SODIUM FOR INJECTION Manufacturer: Novopharm Application: Antivira Pharmacology Acyclovir, a synthetic acyclic purine nucleoside analog, is a substrate with a high degree of specificity for herpes simplex and varicella-zoster-specified thymidine kinase. Acyclovir is a poor substrate for host cell-specified thymidine kinase. Herpes simplex and varicella-zoster-specified thymidine kinase transform acyclovir to its monophosphate which is then transformed by a number of cellular enzymes to acyclovir diphosphate…
Actifed (Triprolidine HCl – Pseudoephedrine HCl)
(Pharmaceutical)General Information Brand Name: ACTIFED® Manufacturer: Warner-Lambert Consumer Healthcare Scientific Name: Triprolidine HCl – Pseudoephedrine HCl Application: Antihistaminic – Decongestant Indications The prophylaxis and treatment of symptoms associated with the common cold, acute and subacute sinusitis, acute eustachian salpingitis, serous otitis media with eustachian tube congestion, aerotitis media and croup; in allergic conditions which respond to antihistamines, including hay fever, pollenosis, allergic and vasomotor rhinitis. Contraindications Hypersensitivity to triprolidine or…
Accuretic (Quinapril HCl – Hydrochlorothiazide)
(Pharmaceutical)General Information Brand Name: ACCURETIC Manufacturer: Parke-Davis Scientific Name: Quinapril HCl – Hydrochlorothiazide Application: Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitor – Diuretic Pharmacology Accuretic is a fixed-combination tablet which combines the antihypertensive actions of an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor, quinapril HCl, and a diuretic, hydrochlorothiazide. In clinical studies, administration of this combination produced greater reductions in blood pressure than the single agents given alone. Pharmacokinetics and Metabolism: Quinapril: Following oral administration of quinapril,…
Advil (Ibuprofen)
(Pharmaceutical)General Information Brand Name: ADVIL® Manufacturer: Whitehall-Robins Scientific Name: Ibuprofen Application: Analgesic – Antipyretic Indications Adults and Children over 12: For fast and effective relief of headaches, toothache and menstrual pain, and for minor aches and pain associated with arthritis, muscles, joints and backache, and for reduction of fever. Children 12 and under: For fever and pain due to colds, sore throat, immunizatin and earache. Contraindications Hypersensitivity to ibuprofen. Patients…
Echinacea Angustifolia
(Herbal)ECHINACEA ANGUSTIFOLIA Echinacea Angustifolia Extract Traditional Herbal Medicine Indications And Clinical Uses: For the relief of colds and minor flu symptoms. Precautions: Contraindicated in autoimmune disease (i.e., multiple sclerosis), individuals with an allergy to plants in the sunflower family should avoid echinacea. Dosage: Adults: 1 to 2 capsules daily or as directed by a physician or natural health practitioner. Availability And Storage: Each capsule contains: standardized Echinacea extract 7:1 500…
Immunurix
(Herbal)Bionutrix Immunutrix Immunutrix is a premium designer organic herbal supplement specifically developed and rigorously tested by Bionutrix physicians for the express purpose of strengthening your immune system and aiding you to achieve and maintain a state of optimal health and wellness. For this exclusive specialty product, Bionutrix has used only the purest organic ingredients in a precisely dose-standardized format guaranteed to contain the purest, most potent organic blend of immune-strengthening…