Irbesartan along with Candesartan, eprosartan, losartan, olmesartan, telmisartan, and valsartan are angiotensin-II receptor antagonists (blockers) with many properties similar to those of the ACE inhibitors. Irbesartan, is used to treat hypertension, and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes. The medicine works by blocking the action of angiotensin-II. This is a naturally occurring substance in the body that constricts blood vessels. The action of Irbesartan prevents this from happening causing the blood [...]

Xenical capsules contain the active ingredient orlistat, which is a type of medicine called a lipase inhibitor. It is used to help those who suffer from over-weight or obesity. According to the (PIL) Patient Information Leaflet, Xenical works in your digestive system to block about one-third of the fat in the food you eat from being digested. Xenical attaches its self to the enzymes in your digestive system (lipases) and blocks them from breaking down [...]

Piroxicam is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAIDs). It is used to relieve the pain and inflammation caused by rheumatic disorders only if other NSAIDs have been ineffective. Piroxicam works by blocking a substance in the body called cyclo-oxygenase which is involved in the production of irritant chemicals in response to conditions such as arthritis. By blocking the action of cyclo-oxygenase, piroxicam reduces the symptoms of pain and inflammation. Piroxicam is also available as a topical [...]

Orlistat (marketed as a prescription under the trade name Xenical by Roche in most countries, or over-the-counter as Alli by GlaxoSmithKline in the United Kingdom and the United States). Xenical is a medicine used to treat obesity. It works in your digestive system to block about one-third of the fat in food you eat from being digested. As fat absorption is greatly reduced it is possible that fat soluble vitamins may be lost to the [...]

Desloratadine is an metabolite (active breakdown product) of loratadine, and is used to treat relief of allergic rhinitis and urticaria. It is also available as a separate product (NeoClarityn). For some individuals exposure to pet fur, pollen, house dust mites or an insect bite can cause the body to produce histamine. When this happens the histamine produced by the body as part of its defence mechanisms causes an allergic reaction this leads to inflammation of [...]

Human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) is a glycoprotein hormone produced during pregnancy by the developing embryo after conception and later by the syncytiotrophoblast (part of the placenta). Chorionic Gonadotrophin (hormone) stimulates the ovaries in to producing oestrogen and progesterone two hormones that are essential to the conception and early growth of the fetus. this particular hormone is extracted from the urine of pregnant women and used to treat infertility in some women. The treatment is by [...]

Amoxicillin Is a broad-spectrum penicillin antibiotic (previously spelt amoxycillin here in the UK). Although this antibiotic is use to treat a variety of infections it excels when used to treat ear, nose and throat infections including infections of the respiratory tract, cystitis, uncomplicated gonorrhoea, and certain skin and soft cell tissue. It is usually the drug of choice within the class because it is better absorbed, following oral administration. A short course of amoxicillin can [...]

Bupropion Hydrochloride (also known as Wellbutrin, Zyban, Voxra, Budeprion, or Aplenzin; formerly known as amfebutamone) is an antidepressant and smoking cessation aid. Although this particular drug is used to treat depression it is generally used as a aid for people who are trying to give up smoking and should only be prescribed for smokers who commit to a target stop date. Nicotine replacement therapy and bupropion are effective aids to smoking cessation for those smoking [...]

Clopidogrel is an anti platelet drug that is used to prevent blood clots from forming. It is prescribed to patients who have a tendency to form blood clots in the fast flowing arteries and heart or possibly those who have recently had a heart attack or stroke. This drug may be suitable for those individuals who cannot, for one reason or another, take aspirin for its antiplatelet effects. Clopidogrel, taken regularly, reduces the tendency of [...]

Chloramphenicol belongs to a family group of medicines called antibiotics or anti infective. Antibiotics are used to treat a variety of infections caused by bacteria. If your eyes have a discharge or crust you can bath them in boiled and cooled water before treating with eye ointment. You should apply the eye ointment every three hours or as advised by your doctor or pharmacist. Eye ointment can be applied at night with the appropriate eye [...]