Dry eye syndrome facts A disturbance of the tear film characterizes dry eye syndrome, a very common and usually benign condition. This abnormality may result in disruption of the ocular surface, causing a variety of symptoms and signs and interference with quality of life. To help keep the eyes comfortable and vision optimal, a normal,...
Dry eye syndrome facts A disturbance of the tear film characterizes dry eye syndrome, a very common and usually benign condition. This abnormality may result in disruption of the ocular surface, causing a variety of symptoms and signs and interference with quality of life. To help keep the eyes comfortable and vision optimal, a normal,...
Paget disease of the breast facts* *Paget disease of the breast facts medically reviewed by Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, on 1/21/2015 Paget disease of the breast is a form of breast cancer that affects the skin of the nipple. The cause of Paget disease of the breast is poorly understood, but it may be related...
What is narcotic analgesic-apap-caffeine-butalbital-oral, and how does it work (mechanism of action)? Butalbital/acetaminophen/caffeine is a combination product used for treating headache. Butalbital is a narcotic that depresses the central nervous system. Acetaminophen is a pain reliever and fever reducer. It is the active compound in Tylenol. Acetaminophen relieves pain by elevating the pain threshold, that...
Lyrica vs. tramadol differences and similarities Lyrica (pregabalin) and tramadol are used to treat pain. Lyrica is used to treat neuropathic pain associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy or postherpetic neuralgia, and fibromyalgia. Lyrica is also used in combination with other drugs to treat partial onset seizures in adults. Tramadol is used to manage moderate to...
What is doxazosin mesylate, and how does it work (mechanism of action)? Doxazosin is an oral drug used for treating high blood pressure and symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH, a noncancerous enlargement of the prostate gland). It belongs to a class of drugs called alpha-1 adrenergic blockers. Other drugs in this class include alfuzosin...
What is vitamin k-injection, and how does it work (mechanism of action)? Phytonadione is a synthetic form of vitamin K that is chemically identically to the naturally occurring vitamin K. Vitamin K is found in many foods from both plant and animal sources. Common sources of vitamin K include green leafy vegetables such as broccoli,...
What is budesonide inhaler, and how does it work (mechanism of action)? Budesonide is a man-made glucocorticoid steroid related to the naturally-occurring hormone, cortisol or hydrocortisone which is produced in the adrenal glands. It is used for treating asthma by inhalation. Glucocorticoid steroids such as cortisol or budesonide have potent anti-inflammatory actions that reduces inflammation...
What is estradiol, and how does it work (mechanism of action)? Estrogen is one of the major female hormones, the other one being progesterone. Estrogens occur in nature in several chemical forms. In women with active menstrual cycles, the ovaries produce between 70 and 500 micrograms of estradiol daily. This is converted to estrone and...
What is hydrocortisone acetate-injection, and how does it work (mechanism of action)? Hydrocortisone is a corticosteroid (steroid medicine) that is used to treat inflammation due to a number of diseases and conditions. The medicine in hydrocortisone is similar to cortisol, a natural hormone produced by our adrenal glands. Corticosteroids have potent anti-inflammatory actions and also...