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• Medicines reconciliation
  == Medicines Reconciliation == ...ure accurate and complete transfer of medication information at interfaces of care.
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• List of poisonous plants
  == List of Poisonous Plants == ...on of plants that are toxic or harmful to humans and animals. The toxicity of these plants can range from mild irritation to severe health complications,
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• Mocha
  ...t, the term can be related to the effects of caffeine, a primary component of coffee, on human health. ...ha" originated from the city of Mocha, Yemen, which was one of the centers of early coffee trade.
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• Materia medica
  ...about the therapeutic properties of any substance used for healing (i.e., medicines). The term derives from the Latin words "materia", meaning "material" or "s The concept of Materia Medica was first systematized by [[Dioscorides]], a Greek physician
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• Wyeth
  The name "Wyeth" is derived from the surname of its founder, John Wyeth. The company was initially named "John Wyeth and Br ...on research and development of innovative medicines and treatments. Wyeth's products were sold worldwide and included popular over-the-counter (OTC) br
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• Novartis
  ...ultinational pharmaceutical company based in Basel, Switzerland. It is one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world. ...me "Novartis" was coined in 1996 when the company was formed by the merger of Ciba-Geigy and Sandoz. The name is derived from the Latin words "novae arte
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• Atazanavir
  ...type of [[peptide]]), "zan" is from azanorbornane (the chemical structure of the drug), and "vir" is a common suffix for antiviral medications. ...ication known as a [[protease inhibitor]]. It works by blocking the action of an enzyme called protease, which is needed by HIV-infected cells to make ne
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• Bedaquiline
  ...ced: bed-a-kwil-ine) is an [[antibiotic]] medication used in the treatment of [[tuberculosis]]. It is specifically used for multi-drug-resistant tubercul ...hemical structure of the drug, which is a diarylquinoline. The "beda" part of the name is a reference to the two "aryl" groups in the structure, and the
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• Pyrimethamine
  ...ocystis jirovecii pneumonia]]. Pyrimethamine is also used in the treatment of [[malaria]]. ...is a pyrimidine derivative. The "-methamine" suffix indicates the presence of an amine group in the molecule.
  2 KB (218 words) - 04:44, 7 February 2024
• Yohimbin
  ...pronounced yo-HIM-bin) is a naturally occurring compound found in the bark of the Yohimbe tree, native to Central Africa. It is commonly used in traditio ...e's name, in turn, is believed to have originated from the Bantu languages of Central Africa.
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• Dover's powder
  '''Dover's Powder''' '''Dover's Powder''' (pronunciation: /ˈdoʊvərz ˈpaʊdər/) is a traditional medici
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• Chang
  ...s to a term of Chinese origin that is often used to denote a specific type of [[Traditional Chinese Medicine|traditional Chinese medicine]] or treatment ...the context of medicine, 'Chang' is often used to refer to a specific type of traditional Chinese medicine or treatment method.
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• Clofazimine
  ...osy]]. It is part of the [[World Health Organization]]'s List of Essential Medicines, indicating its critical importance in the health system. ...tions, including [[Mycobacterium avium complex]] (MAC) disease and [[Crohn's disease]].
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• Yellow fever vaccine
  ...ically short duration. In most cases, symptoms include fever, chills, loss of appetite, nausea, muscle pains particularly in the back, and headaches. The pronunciation of Yellow Fever Vaccine is /ˈjɛloʊ ˈfiːvər vækˈsiːn/.
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• Ephedra (plant)
  ...nus in its family, Ephedraceae, and order, Ephedrales. The various species of Ephedra are widespread in many lands, native to southwestern North America, ..." meaning "sitting upon", referring to the plant's habit of growing on top of rocks.
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• Shrub
  '''Shrub''' (/ʃrʌb/), in the context of medicine, refers to a type of plant that has been used for centuries in traditional medicine practices ar ...ces for their perceived health benefits. For example, the [[Willow]] shrub's bark has been used to create salicylic acid, a precursor to modern day [[As
  1 KB (191 words) - 06:24, 4 February 2024
• Janssen Pharmaceutica
  ...sen]], a Belgian physician and pharmacologist. The company is a subsidiary of [[Johnson & Johnson]], an American multinational corporation. ...erm "Pharmaceutica" is Latin for "pharmaceuticals", indicating the company's primary business.
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• Adaptogen
  ...e Latin ''adaptare'' (to adjust or adapt) and the Greek ''-gen'' (producer of). * [[Stress (biology)]]: The body's method of reacting to a challenge or physical and mental barrier.
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• Abbott Laboratories
  ...known drugs; today, it sells medical devices, diagnostics, branded generic medicines and nutritional products. ...ot" or "priest". The "Laboratories" part of the name signifies the company's initial and ongoing commitment to scientific research and development.
  2 KB (205 words) - 22:17, 14 February 2024
• Accretropin
  ...atropin''', is a form of human [[growth hormone]] important for the growth of bones and muscles. It is used to treat growth failure in children and adult ...e Greek word ''tropin'' meaning "to turn or change". It signifies the drug's function as a growth hormone.
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