Ciprofloxacin and what it is used for

Ciprofloxacin: (1) Ciprofloxacin belongs to a class of drugs called quinolone antibiotics. It is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria Note:This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. This medication will not work for viral infections (such as the common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it…

What is ibuprofen?

What is ibuprofen? (1) (5) Ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking the synthesis of enzymes (prostaglandins) by inhibiting at least 2 cyclo-oxygenase (COX) analogues, COX-1 and COX-2 that cause inflammation and pain in the body. Ibuprofen is used to reduce fever and treat pain or inflammation caused by many conditions…

New Blog

Non-invasive & Invasive Breast Cancers Page Content : What is it?TypesSymptomsTreating this is new blog Whereas invasive breast cancer is a cancer that have spread into surrounding breast tissue. (1) Most breast cancers are invasive, and there are different types of invasive breast cancer. The two most common are 1_ invasive ductal carcinoma. 2_ invasive…

Non-invasive & Invasive Breast Cancers

Non-invasive & Invasive Breast Cancers Page Content : What is it?TypesSymptomsTreating Non-invasive breast cancer is stage 0 breast cancer, the earliest form of this cancer. It remains where it first developed. In this stage of cancer cells are growing but have not spread anywhere else in the breast. Whereas invasive breast cancer is a cancer…

Meningitis: Diagnosis, Causes, and Antibiotics Used

Meningitis: Meningitis is a life-threatening medical emergency characterized by the inflammation of the membranes surrounding your spinal cord and brain. This inflammation results from a viral, bacterial, parasitic or fungal infection, and sometime non-Infectious Meningitis. (1) Signs and diagnosis of meningitis: The classic signs: The Trinity: 1_ Fever (high temperature), 2_ Nuchal rigidity, 3_ Confusion…

Enalapril

Enalapril Enalapril is an ACE inhibitor used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. Mechanism of Action: Enalapril is an ACE inhibitor. It blocks the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II “which causes vasoconstriction” leading to less vasoconstriction and decreased blood pressure. Enalapril lowers blood pressure, increases potassium retention, and decreases sodium reabsorption…

Raloxifene and osteoporosis

Raloxifene Raloxifene is used to prevent and treat osteoporosis, to decrease the risk of developing invasive breast cancer in postmenopausal women. (1) Raloxifene cannot be used to treat invasive breast cancer or to prevent invasive breast cancer from coming back in women who have already had the condition. It also cannot be used to decrease…