What brand names are available for chlorthalidone? Hygroton, Thalitone (both discontinued in U.S.A.) Is chlorthalidone available as a generic drug? GENERIC AVAILABLE: Yes Do I need a prescription for chlorthalidone? Yes What are the uses for chlorthalidone? Chlorthalidone is used in the treatment of high blood pressure, congestive heart failure, and edema (fluid retention). What are the side effects of...
loratadine (Claritin, Alavert) Uses, Side Effects & Dosage
What is loratadine, and how does it work (mechanism of action)? Loratadine is a long-acting, non-sedating antihistamine that is used for the treatment of allergies. Histamine is a chemical that causes many of the signs and symptoms of an allergy. Histamine is released from histamine-storing cells (mast cells) and attaches to other cells that have receptors for histamine on their...
Phlebitis Definition, Treatment at Home, Management & Prevention
What should you know about phlebitis and thrombophlebitis? Phlebitis refers to inflammation of a vein and it can be caused by any insult to the blood vessel wall, impaired venous flow, or coagulation abnormality. Thrombophlebitis refers to the formation of a blood clot associated with phlebitis. Thrombophlebitis can be superficial (skin level) or deep (in deeper veins). Phlembitis usually affects...
Frostbite (Frostnip) Symptoms, Pictures, First Aid, & Recovery
What should I know about frostbite? Readers Comments 7 Share Your Story What is frostbite? Frostbite is severe damage to tissues from temperatures below 95F and 35C rectally due to the formation of ice crystals within cells, rupturing the cells and leading to cell death. There are three stages of frostbite, frostnip (first degree injury), second, third, and fourth, which...
Motion Sickness Meaning, Symptoms, Remedies & Treatment
What is motion sickness (sea sickness, car sickness, altitude sickness)? Readers Comments 4 Share Your Story Motion sickness symptoms can include headache, nausea, dizziness, and cold sweats. Motion sickness is the feeling you get when the motion you sense with your inner ear is different from the motion you visualize. It is a common condition that occurs in some people...
Dicyclomine (Bentyl) vs. hyoscyamine (Levbid)
Dicyclomine vs. hyoscyamine: What’s the difference? Dicyclomine and hyoscyamine are anticholinergics used to treat irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Hyoscyamine is also used to treat peptic ulcer disease, hypermotility of the lower urinary tract, and gastrointestinal disorders. A brand name for dicyclomine is Bentyl. Brand names for hyoscyamine include Levbid, Levsin, Nulev, and Anaspaz. Side effects of dicyclomine and hyoscyamine that are similar include dry mouth, blurred vision, confusion, constipation, difficulty urinating, changes in taste, headache, nervousness, drowsiness, weakness, dizziness, impotence, flushing, nausea, and vomiting, Side effects of dicyclomine that are...
Bentyl (dicyclomine) vs. Librax (chlordiazepoxide HCL & clidinium bromide)
Dicyclomine vs. Librax: What’s the difference? Dicyclomine and Librax (chlordiazepoxide hydrochloride and clidinium bromide) are used to treat irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Librax is also used to treat peptic ulcer disease. It also may be useful in management of acute gastroenteritis (stomach flu). Dicyclomine and Librax belong to different drug classes. Dicyclomine is an anticholinergic and Librax is a combination...
West Nile Virus Infection Symptoms, Treatment, Prognosis & Cause
West Nile virus facts Picture of a mosquito transmitting West Nile virus to a human West Nile virus (WNV) is a virus capable of causing disease in humans. Symptoms and signs of West Nile virus include fever, headache, body aches, skin rash, and swollen lymph nodes. Severe symptoms and signs may include stiff neck, sleepiness, disorientation, coma, tremors, convulsions, and...
Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease, Treatment, Symptoms, Pictures
Hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) facts and picture Picture of characteristic rash and blisters of hand, foot, and mouth disease Hand, foot, and mouth disease is a viral infection. It is estimated that 10-15 million symptomatic infections occur annually in the U.S. Hand, foot, and mouth disease produces a characteristic rash on the hands and feet and blisters in...
Coccydynia (Tailbone Pain) Treatment, Symptoms, Causes, Definition
Coccydynia facts Coccydynia is tailbone pain that occurs at the tip of the tailbone between the buttocks. Coccydynia is inflammation localized to the tailbone (coccyx). There are many mimics of coccydynia. Symptoms and signs of coccydynia include focal pain and tenderness at the tailbone. The pain is usually dull and achy. An injury to the coccyx is a major risk...