These tables show the different drug types and how they are grouped together: BARBITURATES – click on the link to get more detailed information Drugs include Amytal and Amytal Sodium (Amylobarbitone) Luminal (Phenobarbitone) Nembutal (Pentobarbitone) Pronominal (Methyl phenobarbitone) Seconal (Quinalbarbitone) Soneryl (Butobarbitone) Tuinal (Quinalbarbitone and Amylobarbitone) BENZODIAZEPINES – click on the link to get […]
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Norethisterone is a synthetic hormone made to mimic the hormone progesterone, which is produced naturally in the body. It is prescribed as a treatment for abnormal or unexpected bleeding from the uterus, symptoms of PMS, endometriosis, painful or heavy periods, or to postpone your period. How does Norethisterone work? The hormone progesterone is released […]
Vaniqa is a prescription cream for women used to slow down the growth of unwanted facial hair. The cream works by inhibiting enzymes found in the hair follicles required for the hair to grow. Vaniqa has been clinically proven to reduce the growth of unwanted facial hair and has been approved by the FDA (US […]
Propecia is a prescription only drug for men, used for the treatment of male pattern baldness. Propecia is a brand name used for the drug finasteride. Finastride was first used under the brand name Proscar to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BHP), also known as an enlarged prostate. It was noticed that a side effect of […]
What are Antibiotics? Antibiotics are commonly prescribed medicines used to treat or prevent all types of bacterial infections from mild conditions like acne, to life threatening conditions like pneumonia. They do not work against viral infections such as flu, common cold and chicken pox. You are also unlikely to be prescribed antibiotics for mild bacterial […]
What is Amoxicillin? Amoxicillin is a penicillin antibiotic that is used to fight bacterial infections such as, chest infections, tonsillitis, pneumonia, dental abscesses, ear infections, gonorrhoea, UTI’s (urinary tract infections) and for severe cases of Salmonella poisoning. There are many brands and forms of Amoxicillin available, it can come as capsules or as a liquid that you […]
What is Aspirin? Aspirin or acetylsalicylic acid as its generic name is a common medicine that has many uses. The active ingredient in aspirin, acetylsalicylic acid, is a derivative of salicin, which occurs naturally in the bark and leaves of trees such as the willow tree. Aspirin in various forms has been in use since […]
What is Ibuprofen Ibuprofen is a commonly used painkiller which comes from a group of drugs called NSAIDs (Non-Steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs). Another drug commonly found in this group is aspirin. Ibuprofen can be used to ease mild to moderate pain, for example if you have any dental pain, back pain, headaches or period pains. Ibuprofen […]
Methedrome Methedrome is also known as Mephedrone, Mephedrome, 4-Methylmethcathinone, 4-MMC, MMCAT, MEOW, MCAT, MEAOW, Bubbles and Plant Feeder. It is most commonly known on the street as ‘bubble’, other names for the drug are “drone” and “meow meow”. Mephedrone which can be bought over the internet is most commonly sold as a white powder (costing […]
What is alcohol? Alcohol is found in drinks such as beer, lager, cider, wine, alco pops and spirits (whisky, vodka, gin, rum). All alcoholic drinks contain ethanol (pure alcohol). The strength, colour and taste of alcoholic drinks depend upon the amount of ethanol and the ingredients used, for example grapes, hops or grains. Alcohol has […]
EDDP is the most important metabolite of methadone. It is excreted in the bile and urine together with the other metabolite EMPD. EDDP is formed by N-demthylation and cyclisation of methadone in the liver. The part of the unchanged excreted methadone is variable and depends on the urine’s pH value, dose, and the patient’s metabolism. […]