Zofran is an 5-HT3 receptor antagonist that is used to prevent nausea and vomiting that can be caused by surgery or cancer treatment such as chemotherapy or radiation therapy. Zofran works by inhibiting serotonin which is responsible for a multitude of…
Lozide is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). It is also used for the treatment of swelling associated with heart failure. It should not be used for any swelling related to pregnancy. Lozide can also be used to reduce the amount…
Arava is a pyrimidine synthesis inhibitor that is used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. It reduces the pain, stiffness, inflammation, and swelling associated with this disease, improves physical function, and staves off the joint damage that ultimately results While Arava…
Valtrex (valacyclovir hydrochloride) is an antiviral drug which helps treat genital herpes, shingles, and cold sores. It slows the growth and spread of the herpes virus so that the body can fight off the infection. It reduces the symptoms of these infections…
Diabeta is a prescription drug known as a sulfonylurea antidiabetic medicine. Sulfonylureas help insulin get into the cells where it can work properly to lower blood sugar. In this way, Diabeta will help lower blood sugar and help restore the way…
Recent studies have shown that in America the most preventable cause of deaths is smoking. Since many smokers are aware of the deadly effects of smoking, nearly 90 percent will do anything to try and quit smoking. But the tobacco…
You don’t need to be reminded how expensive prescription drugs are. However, there is an alternative that can help you reduce your drug costs significantly -generic drugs. Generic drugs are safe, effective and save consumers an estimated $8 to $10…
Over a lifetime the human body assimilates a number of toxins. Some of these are in such trace amounts that we really needn’t worry about them, but it is still wise to avoid as many toxins in the diet and…
