ASTRACAINE® ASTRACAINE® FORTE Astra Articaine HCl – Epinephrine Local Anesthetic Action And Clinical Pharmacology: Articaine is a local anesthetic of the amide type. As with other local anesthetics, it prevents the generation and conduction of the nerve impulse by interfering with the large transient increase in the permeability of the membrane to sodium ions. Epinephrine acts on alpha-adrenergic receptors in the vasculature of the mucous membranes to produce vasoconstriction, thereby…
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Astracaine Forte (Articaine HCl – Epinephrine)
(Pharmaceutical)Ascofer (Ferrous Ascorbate)
(Pharmaceutical)ASCOFER® Desbergers Ferrous Ascorbate Hematinic Indications And Clinical Uses: Ferrous ascorbate, a synthetic molecule of ascorbic acid and iron, is indicated in the treatment of iron deficiency anemia. Contra-Indications: Hemosiderosis, hemochromatosis, hemolytic anemia. Precautions: Oral iron preparations may aggravate existing peptic ulcer, regional enteritis and ulcerative colitis. Iron compounds taken orally can impair the absorption of tetracycline antibiotics. Antacids given concomitantly with iron compounds decrease iron absorption. Adverse Reactions: The…
Aspirin (ASA)
(Pharmaceutical)ASPIRIN® Bayer Consumer ASA Analgesic – Anti-inflammatory – Antipyretic – Platelet Aggregation Inhibitor Action And Clinical Pharmacology: ASA interferes with the production of prostaglandins in various organs and tissues through acetylation of the enzyme cyclo-oxygenase. Prostaglandins are themselves powerful irritants and produce headaches and pain on injection in man. Prostaglandins also appear to sensitize pain receptors to other noxious substances such as histamine and bradykinin. By preventing the synthesis and…
Valerian
(Herbal)General Information Common Name: Valerian Latin Name: Valeriana officinalis Family: Valerianaceae Other Names: All heal. Belgian valerian. Fragrant valerian. Indian valerian. Garden heliotrope. Indications & Historical Uses Valerian in the form of dried rhizome [underground stems ] and root of the Valerian officinalis plant, has been used for over 1,000 years as a valued calmative agent, tranquillizer and hypnotic. The German Commission E has indicated that Valerian is an effective…
St. John’s Wort
(Herbal)General Information Common Name: St. John’s Wort Latin Name: Hypericum perforatium Family: Hypericaceae Other Names: St. John’s Wort; Goatweed; Hypericum; Klamath Weed; Amber touch-and- heal. Indications & Historical Uses St. John’s Wort is one of the most popular herbal remedies for depression. A tea prepared from the leaves and flowering tops of hypericum perforatum L. is widely used in Europe today for its anti depressive effects. It is also used…
Suma
(Herbal)General Information Common Name: Suma Latin Name: Pffafia Paniculata Family: Amaranthaceae Other Names: Brazilian Ginseng. Para Todo. Indications & Historical Uses Suma is one of the most highly regarded herbs from South America. It has been used as an adaptogen, and historically has been used as: Anabolic; Analgesic; Anti-inflammatory; Tonic and nutrient for regeneration; Aid to increase resistance to stress. Contraindications & Precautions Contraindications: None known Precautions: Do not use…
Nettles
(Herbal)General Information Common Name: Nettles Latin Name: Urtica Dioica Family: Urticaceae Other Names: Stinging Nettles; Greater nettle; Common nettle. Indications & Historical Uses Nettles have been widely used as food, medicine, cosmetics and clothing. The most recent indication in phytomedicine is in the treatment of urinary retention arising from early stages of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BHP). Usual dose is 4 – 6 grams (of the root extract) daily. Dried leaves…
Pygeum
(Herbal)General Information Common Name: Pygeum Latin Name: Pygeum Africanum Other Names: African Pygeum Indications & Historical Uses Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy; Prostatitis; Urinary incontinence; Burning or painful urination. Contraindications & Precautions Contraindications: None reported at therapeutic doses See Caution). Precautions: See Caution. Adverse Side Effects: See Caution. Drug Interactions: See Caution. Dosage Information How Supplied: 50 – 100 mg tablets. Dosage: 100mg – 200 mg extract / day in divided doses…
Saw Palmetto
(Herbal)General Information Common Name: Saw Palmetto Latin Name: Serenoa Repens Serenoa Serrulate Family: Palmaceae [Arecaceae] Other Names: American dwarf palm tree; Sabal; Cabbage palm; Serenoa. Indications & Historical Uses Benign prostatic hypertrophy; Prostate inflammation; Impotence, low libido; Urinary tract disorders, nocturia, enuresis; Treatment of Male Pattern Baldness; Female infertility; May increase breast size in women; Male and female aphrodisiac; Anti-inflammatory agent; Appetite stimulant; General nutritional tonic to increase muscle strength….
Hawthorne
(Herbal)General Information Common Name: Hawthorne Latin Name: Categus Oxyacantha Family: Rosaceae Other Names: Haw; May; Mayflower; Mayblossom; Maybush; Whitehom. Indications & Historical Uses Indications: Hawthorne is one of the most valuable herbal cardiovascular tonics available. It is described in most modern herbal literature as a valuable drug for the treatment of various heart ailments and circulatory disorders. Hawthorne has been used in the treatment of irregular heartbeats, high blood pressure,…