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  • Contraindications
    == Contraindications == ...a drug, procedure, or surgery should not be used because it may be harmful to the person.
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  • Tocolytic
    ...T-ik) is a term used in [[medicine]] to describe medications that are used to suppress [[preterm labor]]. The word is derived from the Greek words "tokos ...s are used in the management of [[preterm labor]] to delay delivery for up to 48 hours. This allows time for the administration of [[corticosteroids]], w
    1 KB (159 words) - 22:58, 5 February 2024
  • Carotid sinus massage
    ...or "curve", and "massage" is derived from the Arabic word "massa" meaning "to touch, feel, or handle". ...ed by a healthcare professional and is used to slow down the heart rate or to diagnose the cause of fainting (syncope).
    1 KB (198 words) - 21:17, 14 February 2024
  • Ergometrine
    ...'''ergonovine''', is a medication used to cause contractions of the uterus to treat heavy vaginal bleeding after childbirth. It can be used either by inj ..."ergon", meaning work, and "metrine", meaning uterus. This is a reference to the drug's primary function of inducing contractions in the uterus.
    1 KB (185 words) - 17:25, 6 February 2024
  • Osmitrol
    ...ol''' (pronounced: /ˈmanɪtɔːl/), is a type of [[diuretic]] medication used to reduce swelling and pressure inside the eye or around the brain. The term " Osmitrol is used in the treatment of [[cerebral edema]] and [[glaucoma]], and to promote diuresis in [[renal failure]]. It is also used as a renal diagnosti
    2 KB (194 words) - 06:33, 5 February 2024
  • Hemisection
    ...derived from the Greek words "hemi," meaning half, and "section," meaning to cut. Hemisection may be indicated in cases of root fractures, severe bone loss due to [[Periodontal disease|periodontal disease]], root caries, or other conditio
    2 KB (234 words) - 17:34, 6 February 2024
  • Pulpotomy
    ...as [[formocresol]], [[ferric sulfate]], or [[mineral trioxide aggregate]] to preserve the remaining pulp and prevent bacterial invasion. ...ses of symptomatic irreversible [[pulpitis]] as a means of pain relief and to maintain the vitality of the remaining pulp tissue. It is also indicated in
    2 KB (296 words) - 19:53, 5 February 2024
  • Zostavax
    '''Zostavax''' (pronounced zos-ta-vaks) is a [[vaccine]] used to prevent [[shingles]] in adults 50 years of age and older. ...cine works by boosting the immune system's response to this virus, helping to protect the patient from shingles and its complications.
    2 KB (221 words) - 14:07, 5 February 2024
  • TachoSil
    ...(pronounced: ta-ko-sil) is a [[fibrin sealant]] patch used in [[surgery]] to achieve [[hemostasis]], [[sealing]], and [[suture]] support when standard t ...word "tachos" meaning speed, and "sil" from the Latin word "sileo" meaning to stop or halt. This reflects the product's function of quickly stopping blee
    2 KB (235 words) - 14:01, 5 February 2024
  • Adapin
    ...drug [[Doxepin]], an antidepressant and anxiolytic medication. It belongs to the class of drugs known as [[tricyclic antidepressants]] (TCAs). ...he concentration of these neurotransmitters in the synaptic cleft, leading to an improvement in mood and reduction in anxiety.
    2 KB (202 words) - 05:54, 4 February 2024
  • 5-FU
    ...py]] drug used in the treatment of various types of [[cancer]]. It belongs to a class of drugs known as [[antimetabolites]] and works by interfering with ...ic cancer]]. It is often used in combination with other chemotherapy drugs to enhance its effectiveness.
    2 KB (221 words) - 16:15, 3 February 2024
  • Bevantolol
    '''Bevantolol''' (pronunciation: be-van-to-lol) is a [[beta blocker]] used in the treatment of [[hypertension]] and [[ ...Bevantolol" is derived from the combination of the words "beta", referring to the type of receptors it blocks, and "antolol", a common suffix used in the
    2 KB (204 words) - 23:24, 5 February 2024
  • Hetastarch
    ...is a type of [[starch]] used in the medical field as a [[volume expander]] to increase the volume of [[plasma]] in the blood. ...eek word "heta", meaning "one", and the English word "starch". This refers to the fact that Hetastarch is a type of starch that is used for a single purp
    2 KB (269 words) - 02:00, 6 February 2024
  • Procainamide
    ...ed in the treatment of certain types of [[cardiac arrhythmia]]. It belongs to the class Ia antiarrhythmic group of medicines. ...organic chemistry indicating the presence of a [[carbonyl]] group attached to a nitrogen atom.
    2 KB (220 words) - 02:34, 7 February 2024
  • Pleconaril
    ...(pronounced plek-oh-nar-il) is an antiviral medication that was developed to treat illnesses caused by picornaviruses. This drug works by inhibiting the ...or braid, and "naril," which is a term used in pharmaceutical nomenclature to denote a drug's antiviral properties.
    2 KB (251 words) - 04:56, 6 February 2024
  • Hyperinflation therapy
    ...hy-per-in-fla-tion ther-a-py) is a [[respiratory therapy]] technique used to improve lung function and oxygenation in patients with [[acute respiratory ...sing a [[resuscitation bag]] or mechanically with a ventilator. This helps to increase lung volume, improve gas exchange, and reduce the work of breathin
    2 KB (215 words) - 06:42, 11 February 2024
  • Udenafil
    ...prefix "Udena-" (from the brand name Zydena) and the suffix "-fil" (common to other PDE5 inhibitors). ==Contraindications==
    1 KB (196 words) - 14:06, 5 February 2024
  • Arbutamine
    ...tress Testing|pharmacological stress testing]] for patients who are unable to exercise adequately. It is administered intravenously and works by stimulat ...Test]]: A test used in medicine to measure the heart's ability to respond to external stress in a controlled clinical environment.
    2 KB (207 words) - 22:50, 5 February 2024
  • Vamana (Panchakarma)
    The term 'Vamana' is derived from the Sanskrit word 'Vam', which means 'to vomit'. This is indicative of the procedure's main action, which is therape ...en a drink made from specific herbs to induce vomiting. This process helps to eliminate excess [[doshas]] (bio-energies) from the body, particularly the
    2 KB (251 words) - 06:10, 11 February 2024
  • Treadmill test
    ...m the words "tread", which means to walk or step, and "mill", which refers to a machine or apparatus. ...to assess the severity of [[Coronary Artery Disease]]. It can also be used to determine the patient's exercise tolerance, identify abnormal heart rhythms
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