Drugs

The treatment of substance addiction starts from the moment in which the problem is recognized. The administration of drugs is an element that unites the vast majority of treatments for substance dependence, since it is very difficult to abandon the abuse of

It is sometimes impossible to avoid allergens or avoid them enough to prevent the uncomfortable symptoms of allergic rhinitis. In this case, it may be necessary to take medication to treat your allergies. There are several medications to fight the symptoms or the origin of an allergy. These medications act locally on the organ ( lungs, skin, etc.) or systemically (on the...

The term antibiotic means a group of compounds capable of preventing the development of bacteria. To indicate them, two other terms are used, sometimes without distinction: antibacterial and chemotherapeutic. Antibacterials of natural origin – the first to be discovered – are molecules that other microorganisms, mostly certain types of microscopic fungi (belonging...

Antifungals are drugs used to treat infections caused by fungi, including yeasts and molds. The classes of antifungal drugs currently on the market include: 1) Antifungals that alter the cell membrane. From the chemical point of view, these antifungal drugs are polyenes, ie they are aliphatic hydrocarbons containing numerous carbon-carbon double bonds within their chemical...

The group of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs contains several different active substances, all of which act by inhibiting the body’s own production of substances that are formed in an increased amount in the case of injuries and inflammation (so-called prostaglandins). Often the term NSAID is used for these drugs, from “non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs”.

The treatment with drugs has two different purposes: to reduce the symptoms of angina and to reduce the risk of acute coronary events and the progress of atherosclerosis in the coronary vessels. Short-acting nitrates, (nitroglycerin, glyceryl nitrate), are standard treatments for angioplasty in angina pectoris. The preparations are administered via the oral mucosa and are administered...

The goal of antiviral therapy is to interfere in the biological viral processes that are absent in the host cell (which for this reason is not damaged). The antiviral drugs currently marketed are able to counteract the viruses, but often they cannot completely eradicate the infection. The viral agents currently on the market can be classified into various groups, depending on their mechanism...

Asthma therapy includes drugs for background treatment and drugs to be used when needed. The former (inhalatory drugs based on corticosteroids, drugs that act as bronchodilators over long period of time, antileucotrienici, theophylline, cromolyn, etc) are drugs that are used on an ongoing basis to maintain, thanks to their anti-inflammatory and / or bronchodilator effect, the...

Contraceptive pills, or birth control, is a pharmacological product with oral administration, used by many women who wish to prevent conception. Currently, there are two types of birth control pills: the combined pill and mini-pill. Both of the above types are of hormonal content, but, while the combined pill contains a synthetic version of both estrogen and progesterone, the mini-pill contains only a synthetic...

The main goal of antihypertensive treatment is to reduce blood pressure and thus minimize the risk of complications; the change in lifestyle, the food devices and the implementation of some simple physical exercises contribute to maintaining blood pressure in the range of physiological levels alongside with a carefully chosen therapy. The medicines used in therapy for the treatment...

Currently, all type 1 diabetes patients need daily insulin therapy. In recent years, it has become more common for people with type 2 diabetes to take insulin daily. The insulin is given in the form of injections, usually with special insulin pens. Type 2 diabetes can often be kept under control by nutritional nutrition and increased exercise. However, in many cases, drug treatment is also...

Pharmaceutically formulated oral drugs against erectile dysfunction (ED) include brand and generic preparations. The list is composed of 4 active substances that belong to the class of phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) inhibitors known best under their brand names of Viagra, Cialis, Levitra and Stendra (Spedra). The substances are, respectively, sildenafil, tadalafil,...

The treatment of substance addiction starts from the moment in which the problem is recognized. The administration of drugs is an element that unites the vast majority of treatments for substance dependence, since it is very difficult to abandon the abuse of the substance with the psychological approach alone. This category contains all the classes of drugs most used in...

When blood circulation works poorly in the kidneys, salt and water accumulate in different body tissues and cause swelling of the body and shortness of breath. This can be treated directly with diuretics, that is, the diuretic drugs that help the body get rid of excess water and salt by increasing the amount of urine. Aldosterone inhibitors are a potassium-sparing, diuretic that...

When blood circulation works poorly in the kidneys, salt and water accumulate in different body tissues and cause swelling of the body and shortness of breath. This can be treated directly with diuretics, that is, the diuretic drugs that help the body get rid of excess water and salt by increasing the amount of urine. Aldosterone inhibitors are a potassium-sparing, diuretic that...

Unfortunately, there is no specific therapy for narcolepsy. However, treatments can be applied to stem sleep attacks. They are effective countermeasures, which improve the life of narcoleptic patients. The drugs used against narcolepsy are the stimulants of the central nervous system. They have the function of reducing the number and severity of daytime sleep attacks. The...

The following are the drugs most used in therapy against premature ejaculation, and some examples of pharmacological specialties; it is up to the doctor to choose the most suitable active ingredient and posology for the patient, based on the severity of the disease, the health status of the patient and his response to treatment. The neurotransmitter serotonin and its...

Deciding to quit smoking, without outside help, is in fact particularly difficult and not very effective. The success rate after one year is 1-3%. Drugs for smoking cessation are numerous, from nicotine replacement to placebo, from varenicline to bupropion. In short, the ways to stop smoking exist, they work and they are safe. However, there is still a step to be taken to increase the...

The drugs available against weight loss produce the best effect when used in combination with reasonable and consistent physical activity, as well as healthier eating habits. Orlistat (Xenical), liraglutide (Saxenda) and bupropion / naltrexone (Mysimba) are indicated at obesity (BMI ≥ 30 kg / m2) and at overweight (BMI ≥ 27 kg / m2) at concomitant complication or increased...

Our pharmacy is very sensitive to the issue of female health; women enter our website with confidence, looking for advice and answers to meet their health needs for matters of contraception, fertility, sexual health, menstrual pain, hormonal balance, beauty, nutrition, healthy weight and many more. From our daily experience it turns out that women are responsible for family health and...