Pulmonary embolism (blood clot in the lung) overview Readers Comments 10 Share Your Story What causes blood clots in lungs and what is the first sign of pulmonary embolism? Pulmonary embolism (PE) describes a blockage of one of the pulmonary arteries by a blood clot that forms elsewhere in the body and travels to the lung. The blood clot (thrombus)...
Azor (amlodipine & olmesartan medoxomil) for Hypertension
What is Azor (amlodipine and olmesartan medoxomil), and how does it work? Azor is indicated for the treatment of hypertension, alone or with other antihypertensive agents, to lower blood pressure. Lowering blood pressure reduces the risk of fatal and nonfatal cardiovascular events, primarily strokes and myocardial infarctions. These benefits have been seen in controlled trials of antihypertensive drugs from a...
Atropen (atropine): Side Effects, Dosage, Interactions
Generic drug: atropine Brand name: Atropen What is Atropen (atropine), and how does it work? Atropen (atropine) is a prescription medicine used to treat the symptoms of Anesthesia Premedication, Sinus Bradycardia (ACLS), Bronchospasm, and Organophosphate or Carbamate Poisoning. Atropen may be used alone or with other medications. Atropen belongs to a class of drugs called Anesthetic Premedication Agents; Cholinergic, Toxicity...
Smallpox Vaccine, Symptoms, History & Incubation Period
Facts you should know about smallpox Figure 1: Picture of smallpox in a young child. SOURCE: Dr. Michael Schwartz/CDC Smallpox is a contagious disease caused by the variola virus. Smallpox was the first disease to be eliminated from the world through public health efforts and vaccination. Smallpox still poses a threat because people could use existing laboratory strains as biological...
What Is Campomelic Dysplasia?
Campomelic dysplasia (CMD) is a rare genetic disorder that affects the development of the skeleton and reproductive system Campomelic dysplasia (CMD) is a rare genetic disorder that affects the development of the skeleton and reproductive system. People affected by this condition are typically born with bowing of the long bones in the legs, along with other bone abnormalities. While the...
cefaclor, Raniclor: Drug Facts, Side Effects and Dosing
What is cefaclor, and how does it work (mechanism of action)? Cefaclor is a semi-synthetic (partially man-made) oral antibiotic in the cephalosporin family of antibiotics. The cephalosporin family includes cephalexin (Keflex), cefuroxime (Zinacef), cefpodoxime (Vantin), cefixime (Suprax), cefprozil (Cefzil) as well as many injectable antibiotics. Like other cephalosporins, cefaclor stops bacteria from multiplying by preventing bacteria from forming the walls...
Cervical Cancer Symptoms, Causes, Stages, and Survival Rates
Cervical cancer definition and facts Cervical cancer is caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). Cervical cancer is a cancer that arises in the cervix of the uterus (womb) In the early stages of cervical cancer, it may not cause symptoms. As the cancer progresses, the most common signs and symptoms of cervical cancer include: Abnormal vaginal bleeding Increased vaginal discharge...
What Is the Best Treatment for Osteoarthritis?
How is osteoarthritis diagnosed? Treatment for Osteoarthritis (OA) varies from person to person, and can include exercise, medication, surgery, and supplements. Osteoarthritis (OA) is diagnosed primarily on X-Ray. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) may be done later to check for the extent of bone erosion and other injuries to the joint structure. For diagnosing OA, doctors ask for your medical history...
What Is Shaken Baby Syndrome? Symptoms, Signs, Facts
Shaken baby syndrome facts Inflicted trauma (especially shaken baby syndrome) is a leading cause of childhood (especially infant) mortality. There are several risk factors associated with an increased risk for shaken baby syndrome. Multiple behavioral symptoms and physical signs enable physicians to establish the diagnosis of shaken baby syndrome. Successful treatment for shaken baby syndrome demands accurate diagnosis and removal...
Which Flu Is Worse A or B?
What is flu? Flu or influenza is a contagious (spreads from person to person) viral illness that affects the respiratory tract (the nose, throat and lungs). Type A influenza is generally considered worse than type B influenza. Flu or influenza is a contagious (spreads from person to person) viral illness that affects the respiratory tract (the nose, throat and lungs)....