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Celebrex (Celecoxib) and Cancer

A substantial amount of research has been carried out into the potential role celecoxib might play in reducing cancer rates.

15 Apr 2010

Celecoxib History

Celecoxib belongs to a class of drugs called the Coxibs, which work by inhibiting the enzyme cycloxygenase-2 (COX-2). This enzyme is key to the production of prostanglandin, an important mediator of pain and inflammation.

15 Apr 2010

Neuralgia Mechanisms

The term neuralgia refers to a combination of two words "neuro" meaning relating to nerves and "algesia" meaning sensitivity to pain. Neuralgia therefore describes pain felt in one or more nerves. The pain sensation may arise without stimulation of pain receptors and instead as the result of abnormal function or structure of nerves.

15 Apr 2010

What is Neuralgia?

The term neuralgia refers to a combination of two words "neuro" meaning relating to nerves and "algesia" meaning sensitivity to pain. Neuralgia therefore describes pain felt in one or more nerves.

15 Apr 2010

Pancreatitis Treatments

Supportive therapy is the main approach to managing pancreatitis, but the exact therapeutic approach depends on how severe the symptoms are. Acute pancreatitis usually requires hospital treatment, while the chronic form of the condition will cause symptoms that vary form person to person, depending on the underlying cause.

15 Apr 2010

Pancreatitis Complications

Pancreatitis refers to inflammation of the pancreas, the organ responsible for producing digestive enzymes and the hormone insulin that regulates blood sugar levels. The pancreas is a long, leaf-shaped gland that sits in the upper portion of the abdomen, in front of the spine and behind the stomach.

15 Apr 2010

Pancreatitis Prognosis

Pancreatitis refers to inflammation of the pancreas.

15 Apr 2010

Pancreatitis Diagnosis

Pancreatitis is essentially inflammation of the pancreas. The condition is diagnosed based on certain criteria.

15 Apr 2010

Pancreatitis Symptoms

Pancreatitis refers to inflammation of the pancreas, which can cause pain and swelling in the upper abdomen.

15 Apr 2010

What causes Pancreatitis?

Pancreatitis refers to inflammation of the pancreas, a long, leaf-shaped gland that lies in the upper abdomen, behind the stomach.

15 Apr 2010

What is Pancreatitis?

Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas, a condition that can occur for several reasons and causes various symptoms. Pancreatitis may be acute, developing very suddenly and lasting only a few days or it may be chronic, in which case the condition occurs over many years.

15 Apr 2010

Paclitaxel Side-Effects

Two major side-effects of paclitaxel therapy are frequent hypersensitivity reactions and neuropathy.

15 Apr 2010

How Paclitaxel Works

Paclitaxel is an effective treatment for aggressive cancers.

15 Apr 2010

Paclitaxel Production

Throughout the development of paclitaxel, one of the most successful anticancer drugs of the past 50 years, adequate supply has been a major challenge.

15 Apr 2010

Paclitaxel History

Paclitaxel is a prominent natural compound used for the treatment of refractory cancers. It was discovered as part of a National Cancer Institute program where extracts of thousands of plants were screened for anticancer activity more than half a century ago.

15 Apr 2010

What is Paclitaxel?

Paclitaxel is a hydrophobic mitotic inhibitor with a powerful anti-cancer effect.

15 Apr 2010

Haloperidol Dosage

The dosage that haloperidol is administered at depends on several factors including patient age, body weight and the condition for which the drug is being prescribed. Some examples of the dosage schedule for haloperidol are described below.

13 Apr 2010

Haloperidol and Pregnancy

There are several medications that cannot be given to pregnant women because they can cross the placental barrier and disturb the development of the embryo or fetus. These medications are termed teratogenic medications. Teratogens can cause the pregnancy to fail or lead to a developmental abnormality that will be present at birth (birth defect).

13 Apr 2010

Haloperidol Contraindications

Some of these Haloperidol contraindications are absolute and the agent should not be used to treat patients with these conditions under any circumstances. Other contraindications are relative, meaning the drug may be used if the benefits outweigh the risks.

13 Apr 2010

What is Haloperidol?

Haloperidol is a traditional or conventional antipsychotic used to treat schizophrenia, mania and other forms of psychosis. It is a derivative of butyrophenone and it acts by blocking the effects of dopamine, a chemical in the brain that affects thinking, behavior and feelings.

13 Apr 2010