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Viral

...ette smoke inhalation, and drugs such as the beta blockers like propranolol (Inderal), and its relatives, all are known to be irritants. return to top ... Full article >>> viral vector A type of virus used in cancer therapy. The virus is changed in the labor atory and cannot cause ...

Urticaria

... vasculitis may also include antihistamines, H-2 blockers and corticosteroids , but used for a longer time than with simple hives . Aggravating factors, such as sun exposure, also may need to be controlled. Full article >>> chronic idiopathic urticaria - adults and children age 12 and...

Testosterone

...d pressure lowering drugs called calcium channel blockers (such as nifedipine, amlodipine, diltiazem, felodipine, and verapamil) Steroids ... Full article >>> For men low levels of testosterone increase the risk. For men and women long-term use of corticosteroid medication, maternal osteo...

Stress management

...der control. Full article >>> Beta blockers and calcium channel blockers - most often used for high blood pressure and other circulatory problems - can offer significant ...

Social phobia

...bia s may be treated with antidepressants or beta blockers , along with behavior therapy. Agoraphobia , especially when it's accompanied by a panic disorder , is usually treated with SSRIs and behavior therapy. Full article >>> Social phobia is less common, affecting about 25 people in...

Prescription

...dications ' Prescription medications include: H2 blockers ' These are prescribed at higher doses than those ... as: blood pressure medications including beta blockers , calcium channel blockers , or hydrochlorothiazide antidepressants Next section ... Full article...

Oxygen

... Full article >>> Calcium -channel blockers are used to treat angina ( chest pain due to poor blood flow and oxygen supply to heart muscle ), arrhythmias (an irregular heart beat) and high blood pressure . Full article >>> Healthy kidney s produce a hormone cal...

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs

...inflammatory drugs (see NSAIDs) Calcium channel blockers ... Full article >>> New indication: treatment of pediatric patients (ages 6-16) with polyarticular course juvenile rheumatoid arthritis who have responded inadequately to salicylates or other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs...

Nocturnal leg cramps

...rug is not free of side effects. Calcium channel blockers are also occasionally of benefit. Talk to your doctor. Full article >>>...

Necrosis

...e and most recently TNF (tumour necrosis factor) blockers are also used. Using these drugs early on can be beneficial in preventing rheumatoid arthritis from progressing so quickly. Full article >>> It is a gram-negative bacteria that is associated with many fish disease s such as Column...

Nasal polyp

...hinitis . Many medications, such as aspirin, beta blockers , and oral contraceptives can cause similar symptoms. Full article >>> include malfunction of the tiny, hairlike projections ( cilia ) that propel secretions out of the sinus es and abnormally thick sinus secretions. Sinusitis is ...

Nasal polyps

...hinitis . Many medications, such as aspirin, beta blockers , and oral contraceptives can cause similar symptoms. Full article >>> include malfunction of the tiny, hairlike projections ( cilia ) that propel secretions out of the sinus es and abnormally thick sinus secretions. Sinusitis is ...

LSD

...from certain prescription drugs, primarily beta blockers and corticosteroids , can cause anxiety . Withdrawal from drugs of abuse , including LSD , cocaine , alcohol, and opiates, can also cause anxiety . Full article >>> Blood pressure and heart medicine are occasional culprits, ...

Infections

...tropic drugs ( beta -blockers and calcium channel blockers ) Anemia Abnormal heart rhythm ( arrhythmias ) Hyperthyroidism Kidney disease ... Full article >>> Ear infections are one of the most common reasons parents take their children to the doctor. While there are different types...

Hyperventilation

...tions such as thyroid pills, asthma drugs, beta blockers for high blood pressure or heart disease , ... Full article >>> Conversely, when one breathes too rapidly ( hyperventilation ), the carbon dioxide is drawn off from the blood stream and expelled in the breath at an increased rat...

Hydrochloric acid

...itretin ... Full article >>> Acid blockers — also called histamine (H-2) blockers — reduce the amount of hydrochloric acid released into your digestive tract, which relieves ...

Hormone replacement therapy

...d pressure lowering drugs called calcium channel blockers (such as nifedipine, amlodipine, diltiazem, felodipine, and verapamil) Steroids ... Full article >>> As a consumer of hormone replacement therapy (HRT), I was, as many others were, perplexed by the information recently released stat...

Hormone

...d pressure lowering drugs called calcium channel blockers (such as nifedipine, amlodipine, diltiazem, felodipine, and verapamil) Steroids ... Full article >>> Hormone s, blood vessels, nerve s, and muscle s must all work together to make an erection. Your brain starts an erection by s...

Histamine

...article >>> Histamine H-2 receptor blockers stop the action of histamine on the gastric pa...ility. Full article >>> Histamine blockers such as Pepcid and Tagamet are now becoming available for heartburn in low, over-the-counter dosag...

Heart failure

... enzyme (ACE) inhibitors and angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) the antibiotic trimethoprim ... Full article >>> Complications can arise, such as heart failure or stroke , but appropriate treatment reduces these risks. Full article >>> A child with a congenital heart...

Gastroesophageal reflux disease

... also be caused by some medications, such as beta blockers and ACE inhibitors. Full article >>> Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a disorder in which the acid from the stomach backs up into the esophagus ... Full article >>> gastroesophageal reflux disease (GAS-...

Gastroesophageal Reflux

... also be caused by some medications, such as beta blockers and ACE inhibitors. Full article >>> Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a disorder in which the acid from the stomach backs up into the esophagus ... Full article >>> gastroesophageal reflux disease (...

Gastric

...stric acid inhibitors, such as the H-2 receptor blockers (cimetidine, ranitide and others) or the proton pump inhibitors (lansoprazole, omeprazole and others). Full article >>> Lap-Band adjustable gastric banding (LAGB) system Adjustable banding system consisting of a hollow silicone band,...

Estrogen

...d pressure lowering drugs called calcium channel blockers (such as nifedipine, amlodipine, diltiazem, felodipine, and verapamil) Steroids ... Full article >>> On a few occasions, estrogen given to livestock also has caused breast development in children. Several occurrences of abnormal ...

Essential Tremor

...ull article >>> Other uses for beta blockers include the prevention of migraine headaches and the treatment of certain types of tremor s (familial or hereditary essential tremor s). Full article >>> with Parkinson 's disease — not only to diagnose the illness ...

Drug Resistance

...longs to a family of drugs called calcium channel blockers . It is being investigated for use with anti cancer drugs to prevent or overcome drug resistance and improve response to chemotherapy . nipple ... Full article >>> Drug treatment s, using a combination of several drugs known as ...

Digoxin

...Full article >>> Drugs such as beta blockers , calcium channel blockers , and digoxin may be prescribed. A drug that prevents abnormal blood clotting (anticoagulant) ...

Dizziness

...re more likely to occur when people taking alpha blockers also drink alcohol, exercise , stand for a long time, or are exposed to hot weather. Full article >>> Dizziness or weakness . Palpitations , or rapid heart rate. Fatigue . Cool and clammy skin . Shortness of breath with ex...

Defibrillator

...'s electrocardiogram ( ECG ). Drugs known as beta blockers are effective in controlling the condition in nearly 90 per cent of cases - but some people need treatment with a pacemaker and implantable defibrillator . Full article >>> Some tachycardia s can be managed by the implantation i...

Contraindications

...nown contraindications to treatment with beta blockers . Full article >>> PACKAGE INSERT: ...ations , ... Full article >>> Beta blockers - these drugs are particularly useful in high-risk patients, such as those with high blood pressur...

Congestive Heart Failure

... enzyme (ACE) inhibitors and angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) the antibiotic trimethoprim ... Full article >>> Plasma pheresis is useful for temporary, acute symptoms (such as retinopathy , congestive heart failure , and CNS dysfunction) but should be combined with chemotherapy fo...

Chest pain

... Full article >>> Calcium -channel blockers are used to treat angina ( chest pain due to poor blood flow and oxygen supply to heart muscle ), arrhythmias (an irregular heart beat) and high blood pressure . Full article >>> The disease is characterized by low-gra...

Calcium channel blockers

Calcium channel blockers , such as verapamil and diltiazem, can help slow a rapid heart rate. Other calcium channel blockers , such as nifedipine, have little or no effect on heart rate or may actually increase the heart ...

Calcium

... Full article >>> Calcium channel blockers , such as verapamil and diltiazem, can help slow a rapid heart rate. Other calcium channel blockers , such as nifedipine, have little or no effect on heart rate or may actually increase the heart ...

Blood clots

...the formation of blood clots ); calcium channel blockers , which relax blood vessels and increase the supply of blood and oxygen to the heart , while reducing its workload; ... Full article >>> Aspirin and other drugs that reduce the formation of blood clots . Lipid -lowering drugs ...

Beta

...itamin A . Full article >>> Beta blockers : How do they affect target heart rate? Q. I'm taking beta blockers for high blood pressure . How do they affect my target heart rate during exercise ? No name/ Co...

Arrhythmias

... Full article >>> Calcium -channel blockers are used to treat angina ( chest pain due to poor blood flow and oxygen supply to heart muscle ), arrhythmias (an irregular heart beat) and high blood pressure . Full article >>> Betapace AF can cause life-threatening ve...

Arrhythmia

...d by some substances or drugs. These include beta blockers , psychotropics, sympathomimetics, caffeine , amphetamine s, and cocaine . Full article >>> Cardiac arrhythmia s sometimes are classified according to their origin as either ventricular arrhythmia s (originating in the vent...

Antihypertensives

...channel blockers, or alpha -and beta -adrenergic blockers can be the cause. There are two forms of this cond...inflammatory drugs (see NSAIDs) Calcium channel blockers ... Full article >>> The use of alcohol, tobacco , or drugs, including mind-alteri...

Angina

... Full article >>> Calcium -channel blockers are used to treat angina ( chest pain due to poor blood flow and oxygen supply to heart muscle ), arrhythmias (an irregular heart beat) and high blood pressure . Full article >>> Indication: use, concomitant with aspir...

Androgen

...inflammatory drugs (see NSAIDs) Calcium channel blockers ... Full article >>> Androgen Male sex hormone . Cirrhosis Diffuse scarring caused by alcohol or chronic hepatitis often leading to liver failure. Estrogen Sex hormone responsible for stimulating female sexual characterist...

Altitude sickness

...tude sickness : Can it cause memory loss ? Beta blockers : How do they affect target heart rate? BMI: Is it accurate for weightlifters? Broken collarbone ( fracture d clavicle ) ... Full article >>> High altitude cerebral edema ; Altitude anoxia; Altitude sickness ; Mountain sickness;...

Alpha

Alpha -2 receptor blockers are a type of antidepressant that can relieve the ...Full article >>> Alpha 1-adrenergic blockers are drugs that work by blocking the alpha 1-receptors of vascular smooth muscle , thus preventin...