Zoloft (sertraline) vs. Paxil (paroxetine): What’s the difference? Zoloft (sertraline) and Paxil (paroxetine) are selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) type antidepressants used to treat depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), social anxiety disorder, and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). Zoloft is also used to treat panic disorder. Side effects of Zoloft and Paxil that...
What is Veltassa (patiromer), and what is it used for? Veltassa is indicated for the treatment of hyperkalemia, or high levels of potassium. High levels of potassium usually are caused by kidney or adrenal gland malfunctions and may cause Nausea Fatigue Weakness Slow heartbeat Veltassa works in the colon by binding with potassium from your...
What are the differences between Robaxin and Flexeril? Robaxin (methocarbamol) and Flexeril (cyclobenzaprine) are skeletal muscle relaxants. The brand name Flexeril has been discontinued in the U.S. Amrix and Fexmid are the brand names available for cyclobenzaprine in the U.S. Both Robaxin and Flexeril are available in generic form. Side effects of Robaxin and Flexeril...
What are prophylactic antibiotics? Prophylactic or preemptive antibiotic treatments are administered prior to skin surgery in people who have compromised immunity or other conditions that make them prone to infection. Prophylactic antibiotics are antimicrobial medications administered to prevent possible infection that may result from exposure to microorganisms during certain medical procedures. Prophylactic antibiotics are administered...
What is Ultomiris, and how does it work? Ultomiris is a prescription medicine called a monoclonal antibody. Ultomiris is used to treat: adults with a disease called Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH). adults and children 1 month of age and older with a disease called atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS). Ultomiris is not used in treating...
Valtrex vs. Famvir: What’s the difference? Valtrex (valacyclovir) and Famvir (famciclovir) are antiviral drugs used to treat infections with shingles (herpes zoster), genital herpes (herpes simplex genitalis), and cold sores (herpes labialis). Side effects of Valtrex and Famvir that are similar include headache, nausea, vomiting, reduced white blood cells, diarrhea, and rash. Side effects of...
What is Sublocade and how is it used? Sublocade (buprenorphine extended release) is a prescription medicine used to treat adults with moderate to severe addiction (dependence) to opioid drugs (prescription or illegal) who: have received treatment with an oral transmucosal (used under the tongue or inside the cheek) buprenorphinecontaining medicine for 7 days and are...
What is sedation? Sedation calms anxiety and dulls consciousness, but does not put the patient into a fully unconscious state. Sedation is used for minor procedures and also in many emergency trauma cases. Sedation is inducing depression of consciousness with the use of sedative medications. Sedation is administered in different dosages to relax a patient...
What is Tindamax, and how does it work? Trichomoniasis Tinidazole is indicated for the treatment of trichomoniasis caused by Trichomonas vaginalis. The organism should be identified by appropriate diagnostic procedures. Because trichomoniasis is a sexually transmitted disease with potentially serious sequelae, partners of infected patients should be treated simultaneously in order to prevent re-infection. Giardiasis...
Sertraline (Zoloft) vs. Venlafaxine (Effexor): What’s the difference? Sertraline (Zoloft) and venlafaxine (Effexor) are antidepressants used to treat depression, social anxiety disorder, and panic disorder. Sertraline is also used to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). Sertraline and venlafaxine belong to different classes of antidepressants. Sertraline is a...