Avoid use in clients with or at high risk for seizures. • V=vancomycin (Vancocin). Generally the intravenous antibiotic of choice for MRSA infections. May be given orally to treat C. diff. infections.
Running Head: FLUOXETINE AND COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY Treatment of Depression in Adolescents: Effectiveness of Combing Fluoxetine and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Elizabeth Bledsoe Truman State University Abstract Adolescents face depression due to many stressors they experience. Symptoms of depression can range from irregular sleep patterns to suicide. Antidepressants are commonly used to treat depression. The most noted antidepressant is fluoxetine, also known as Prozac. Studies have shown that fluoxetine use alone is somewhat effective in treating depression; however, newer treatments need to be found.
Another very common medication is rivastigmine which is also used to treat Alzheimer’s disease. These medications reduce the feelings of anxiety, the confusion, the dilusions and the hallucinations. These medications have been seen to be used also as a calming medication. 3. Explain the risks and benefits of anti-psychotic medication for individuals with dementia When an anti-psychotic is used for more than 12 weeks they can cause a number of side affects.
It is aslo used as a medicine used to prevent chest pain (also known as agnia). The medicine relaxes the blood vessels to the heart so the blood flow and oxygen supply to the heart increases. Nitroglycerin comes in sublingual tablets (also known as “under the tongue tablets”. These are placed under the tongue and let the dissolve), buccal tablets (also known as “long- acting tablets”. These are placed under the top lip, between the cheek and the gum and let it dissolve), and a spray which is held up-right as close to the mouth as possible, hold it a close to the mouth as possible and spray, then close the mouth immediately.
Reduces fever and is an anti inflammatory. Side effects include gastrointestinal ulcers, stomach bleeding and tinnitus. Senakot – stimulant laxative to treat constipation. Side effects include stomach pain and cramps and excessive use can cause diarrhoea and low level of potassium in the blood. Ibuprofen – pain reliever and fever reducer.
It is used to treat fluid retention (edema) in people with congestive heart failure, liver disease, or a kidney disorder such as nephritic syndrome. A brand name for bumetanide is Bumex Anastrozole, brand name Arimidex, is a type of anti-estrogen used in treatment of breast cancer but is also used by bodybuilders to combat the estrogenic side effects associated with using anabolic steroids Beta-2 agonist is a drug that opens the bronchial airways and often helps build muscle. Agonist is often referred to as a drug that stimulates natural processes in the body and beta-2 to a cell receptor. They are clinically used to help asthma patients. Yet, the abuse of beta-3 agonists can be used as an enhancer.
Relestat is a schedule 2 ophthalmic drug that comes in the form of a translucent and sterilized solutuion each ml of this solution is composed of 0.5 mg epinastine hydrochloride, this is the active ingredient, as well as 0.1 mg per ml of a preservative known as benzalkonium chloride 1. Relestat is a form of an antihistamine drug whose mechanism of action is to prevent symptoms of itching, redness, swelling of the conjunctiva, watering and burning2, as it is used in the treatment of allergic conjunctivitis, a condition triggered by pollen, animal hairs, dust or even grass. How does this work? Histamine is a substance which forms part of the body’s defense mechanism and is generated by the body itself. Histamine molecules are accumulated in cells known as mast cells and responds to allergens such as those mentioned above3.
Adderal The combination of dextroamphetamine and amphetamine is used as part of a treatment program to control symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD; more difficulty focusing, controlling actions, and remaining still or quiet than other people who are the same age) in adults and children. Dextroamphetamine and amphetamine tablets are also used to treat narcolepsy (a sleep disorder that causes excessive daytime sleepiness and sudden attacks of sleep). The combination of dextroamphetamine and amphetamine is in a class of medications called central nervous system stimulants. It works by changing the amounts of certain natural substances in the brain. Attention deficit hyperactive disorder is a neurologically based behavioral disorder that
Below is a list of a few:- Pain relief - Ibuprofen Constipation- Laxatives Anti-depressant – Fluoxetine Anti-couragulent (blood thinner) – Warfarin Cytotoxic Drugs- Used in the treatment of cancer CU1572 Support Use of Medication in Social Care Settings 2.3 Medicines are prescribed to improve a patients’ condition or illness, however sometimes the medication can present side effects which can be displayed in many different ways. Below is a list of some conditions to indicate that the patient is experiencing an adverse reaction:- Rashes on various parts of the body Breathing difficulties Swelling
Atenolol | |Trade name(s) |Tenormin | | | | |Indications, what is it for? |A beta-adrenergic blocking agent. Treatment for hypertension and can also be used as a treatment for | | |angina pectoris aka angina. | | |Acts to slow heart rate and decrease blood pressure.