Glucophage with a brand name of metformin is an oral antidiabetic medication used to lower the blood sugar levels. Specifically, it is a biguanide medication used as a first line drug for type II diabetes mellitus. Glucophage is available in…
Causes Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Remedies Prevention Complications Stomach gas is present in all people. We produce about one gallon of gas every day. Some people think that they have excessive gas, but the truth is people pass it up to…
Voltaren is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug with the generic name of diclofenac. Voltaren is used for the treatment of inflammatory disorders, pain and dysmenorrhea. Specific inflammatory conditions that may be managed by Voltaren include: Rheumatoid arthritis Osteoarthritis Dermatomyositis Polymyositis Spondylarthritis…
Epilim, with a generic name of valproate sodium or sodium valproate, is an anti-convulsant drug derived from valproic acid used in several neurologic conditions. Sodium valproate is the salt form of valproic acid. Epilim is available in enteric coated tablets,…
Stevia is a plant that is grown in the central and South America, which is a part in the family of sunflowers or Asteraceae. Stevia is also known as rebadiana. Stevia consist of about 240 species all over the world….
Dermabrasion is a term that describes a surgical procedure involving the removal or abrasion of the uppermost layers of the skin. Dermabrasion is done using sand paper or other materials. The most common substances used are Erbium:YAG laser or CO2….
Acrophobia Definition Acrophobia is derived from the greek word ákron , meaning “peak, summit, edge” and phóbos, “which means fear. Phobia is a type of anxiety disorder that has irrational and excessive fear reactions. Acrophobia is defined as an unexplainable,…
What is Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy? Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy is a rare viral disease that affects the white matter of the brain (hence the name leukoencephalopathy). The course of this disease is progressive, slowly damaging the white matter in the brain also affecting…
What is Focal Nodular Hyperplasia of the Liver? Focal Nodular Hyperplasia is a benign tumor growth in the liver. Focal nodular hyperplasia is the second most common benign growth in the liver after hemangioma. Most cases are asymptomatic and are only…
Creatine is an amino acid that is naturally occurring in the body found in the muscle tissues. Creatine works by providing energy for the muscles. The creatine supply is mostly found in the skeletal muscles. Some of the creatine may…