GENERIC DRUGS

Drugs are marketed in two forms.The generic drugs and the brand name drugs.When a pharmaceutical company produces the the brand name version of a drug,that company actually possesses a patent right to produce and market the brand name version of the drug for a period of time.In order to get the the patent the pharmaceutical company has to spend a lot for research,trial,promotion,distribution of the drug.Then only,if the company can satisfy FDA or similar regulatory bodies in other countries,it is granted the patent for a limited period of time.During this period the company can promote and sell the drug in the brand-name version.Thus the drugs sold in brand-name version are much costlier.

Now when the patent period is over,the same drug can be sold in the form of generic version with prior permission from the drug regulatory body of the respective country.Selling of generic drugs thus avoids the initial cost of a brand-name version of the drug,thus bringing down the price to a great extent.

The generic medicine has the same profile that is same pharmacokinetics,pharmacodynamics,side-effects,interactions,uses to the brand name version of the drug.

The price of generic drugs being significantly lower,there is a misconception that these drugs are of inferior standards.FDA and regulatory bodies of other countries have set the same standards for the generic drugs as that of the brand name versions.
Thus the generic drugs are manufactured in the same way as the brand name drug sand are equally effective.

Thus generic metformin,propecia,generic viagra,xenical are equally effective as to their brand-name versions.XL Pharmacy is a good online store to purchase cheap generic drugs with other facilities like confidentiality,prompt shipping,money back guarantees,secure order possessing and other features.

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CAUSES OF PEPTIC ULCER

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Peptic ulcer is a broad term that consist of both duodenal ulcer and gastric ulcer.Normally the inside of the stomach and duodenum is protected by a mucosal lining[epithelial lining].In case of certain adverse situations,this mucosal lining is breached,resulting into an ulcer.

Acid secretion[hydrochloric acid] in the stomach takes place from specialized cells in the lining epithelium of the stomach,called the parietal cells.The inner lining cell layer[epithelium]is covered by a mucus coating.This mucus coating prevents the back-diffusion of hydrogen ions into the stomach or gastric lining cells.There exists a balance between the production of hydrochloric acid in the stomach and protective factors like the mucus coating of the gastric epithelium,regeneration of gastric epithelium etc. which prevents the occurrence of peptic ulcer.

But under certain circumstances,this balance is disrupted,resulting in the genesis of peptic ulcer.

Two most important conditions that predispose an individual to peptic ulcer are the use of analgesics like NSAIDS and Helicobacter pylori infection.

NSAIDS is a class of drugs that are commonly used as over the counter analgesics or painkillers.It consists of diclofenac sodium,ibuprofen,ketorolac and many others.Use of these drugs to relieve pain should be brought to minimum.In conditions where this drug cannot be avoided,a doctor should always be consulted and the dose taken should be the minimum possible.

Helicobacter pylori is a bacteria that has been linked to the development of peptic ulcer.In case of individuals presenting with peptic ulcer,infection with H.pylori should always be ruled out,for proper treatment of the peptic ulcer.If H.pylori is detected then proper therapy for H.pylori should be started.

Smoking[read QUIT SMOKING], heavy alcohol intake, emotional stress etc also plays a causative role in the development of peptic ulcer.

Severe burns,serious medical illness,head injury etc may also lead to peptic ulcer.

Other diseases that may lead to peptic ulcer are gastrinoma,Zollinger Ellison syndrome,antral G cell hyperplasia,mastocytosis,basophilic leukemia etc.

For more information on this,please discuss with your doctor and visit other reliable internet sources, or may post any question in the comment section.

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CHECK YOUR SYMPTOMS

Today,i found a great widget,while surfing.It's a SYMPTOM CHECKER widget from AOL.com.This is a great widget,by which one can get a preliminary idea about the symptoms.

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NATUROPATHY

Naturopathy is a branch of alternative medicine that mainly focusses on the natural ways to deal with a physical ailment and ways to enhance body's natural immunity to fight with a disease.Naturopathy is also called natural medicine or naturopathic medicine.Naturopathy,in several forms have been practised all over the world for centuries.

Naturopathy is a broad term.It consists of several systems like acupuncture,botanical medicine,chelation therapy,color therapy,cranial osteopathy,homeopathy,ozone therapy,reflexology,hair analysis,rolfing,natural cure,nutritional interventions,chinese medicine and many more.

The basis of naturopathic medicine
is based on few principles.It aims to provide the best possible treatment to an individual with minimum risk to that individual.This system attempts to treat the cause of the disease,rather than only the symptoms.

The demand for naturopathic medicine as an alternative system of health care,is gradually increasing.The problem with this system is that it is not standardised in all the countries.In United States and Canada,naturopathic medicine is standardised.In United States and Canada,individuals who have trained at an accredited alternative medical school are permitted to use the ND[naturopathic doctor]designation.

With growing interest in alternative medicine,ND[naturopathic doctor]s trained from
accredited naturopathic colleges are in great demand.One such college is the Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine (SCNM) ,located in Arizona,offering accredited courses in Natural medicine. 

But more work is needed to be done,in the field of alternative medicine,in terms of standardisation and researches.

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HELP ME ENTRECARDERS

Fellow Entrecarders,please help me,today i received a message from entrecard,that my blog has a pop-up window,which is against the entrecard TOS.I HAVE BEEN DIRECTED TO REMOVE THE POP-UP WINDOW IN 72 HOURS.But i am not aware of any pop-up window coming up.Friends would you please help me,regarding this,as i have no idea,from where this pop-up window is coming up,and whether it is actually appearing.

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PSEUDOMONAS ENDOCARDITIS IN INTRAVENOUS DRUG USERS

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Pseudomonas is a gram negative,rod shaped bacteria that is a causative agent of many serious infections.

Endocarditis is defined as inflammation of the inner most lining if the heart.It may occurs due to variety of infections and other causes.

Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a very common cause of endocarditis,specially in intravenous drug users.It has the capacity to infect native as well as prosthetic heart valves.The source of this bacteria is usually the standing water contaminating drug paraphernalia.Furthermore foreign materials present in drugs like heroin may damage the heart valves,thus facilitating the spread of infection.

The tricuspid valve located in the right side of the heart,in between the right and atrium and right ventricle is most commonly effected,although any other valve may be effected.

This disease is diagnosed by isolation of the bacteria in blood culture.Vegetations may be found over the heart valves in echocardiography.There may also be evidence of septic pulmonary lesions in chest x-ray.

Pseudomonas endocarditis,is usually treated by anti-pseudomonal penicillins like piperacillin+tazobactum.ticarcillin+clavulinate,mezlocillin etc.This drugs are usually given in their highest doses.In some situations valve replacement may be necessary.

For more information on this,please discuss with your doctor and visit other reliable internet sources, or may post any question in the comment section.

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GRAFT VERSUS LEUKEMIA EFFECT

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Acute graft versus host disease is a condition in which the graft versus host reaction occurs in the first 3 months of the transplant procedure.Usually it appears in the first 2-4 weeks following transplant.Acute graft versus host disease is characterized by erythematous[reddish] maculopapular skin lesions,anorexia,diarrhea and dysfunctions of the liver with rise in serum bilirubin,SGOT,SGPT.Acute graft versus host disease has been into four stages and four grades.


Acute graft versus host disease is mediated by the T lymphocytes[a variety of blood cell] present in the donor marrow.If the recipient that is an individual who receives the transplant, is transfused with bone marrow depleted of donor T cells,then the chances of Acute graft versus host disease is virtually eliminated.But by this process,the chances of failure of engraftment[graft failure] increases and recurrence of disease in leukemic patients increases.This is called graft versus leukemia effect.

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obesity

The actual definition of obesity is a state of excess deposition of adipose[fatty] tissue mass within our body.The most widely used measure to estimate obesity is the body mass index[BMI].

BODY MASS INDEX is defined as the ratio of the weight in Kgs[kilograms] divided by the square of the height in metres[m x m]

UNDERWEIGHT : BMI less than 19.8

NORMAL WEIGHT: BMI between 19.8 to 26

OVERWEIGHT: BMI between 26 to 29

OBESE: BMI above 29

MORBIDLY OBESE: BMI exceeds 35

Obesity has been linked with many of the lifestyle diseases like diabetes,hypertension,Hypercholesterolemia[high cholesterol],heart diseases.
Few very easy steps like controlled diet,exercise can easily control this surge of obesity.

By controlled diet,i mean there should be a proper balance of nutrients,vitamins,minerals,carbohydrates and proteins.Junk foods should be limited to a minimum.

The amount of extra calories that an individual consumes through his/her diet should be burnt out by means of exercise.Exercise should be a part of our daily routine.Half an hour of walking,sprinting,swimming every day depending upon an individual's physical requirement and capacity,is a very good exercise.

But in this fast paced world we usually do not get that time.Indoor exercises like walking on a treadmill,Agile DMT Elliptical,cycling on exercise-bikes is a effective alternative.Another benefit of these fitness equipments are that they are provided with BMI calculator,heart rate control,adjustable chest straps for user convenience.Other accessories like Multi Color LCD Display,Built in Adjustable Fan,iPod Docking Station with Speakers have also beed provided.

Overall proper dieting and exercise are the two most important measures to control obesity.

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medical alarms

Two things worry me the most,my parents falling ill,and something happening to children.

In one of my previous post 'NOTES FOR CARE GIVERS FOR SENIOR CITIZENS' i have explained in details about the points that are needed to be taken special off.The individuals who have stood beside us,whenever we have fallen, need that special care.

Elderly individuals are more prone to multiple physical ailments namely Alzheimer’s disease, senile dementia [forgetfulness],depression, reduction of vision [mainly due to cataract], diminution of hearing[mainly due to nerve deafness],nutritional deficiencies, diabetes, ailments of the heart specially heart failure, osteoporosis or reduction of bone mineral density leading to increased susceptibility of bone fractures etc. Individuals’ care giving for parents, seniors should pay particular attention to these conditions.All of these ailments cannot be totally cured,but if proper steps are implemented,the more serious consequences can be prevented.

Today while surfing i came across two new products.One is the FALL ALERT detector,that alerts the emergency personnel immediately without even pushing emergency button.Unsuspected fall in elderly individuals may occur due to confusion,disorientation as seen in hypoglycemia,seen in diabetic individuals taking insulin.It may also occur in Alzheimer’s disease,certain fractures like the fracture neck femur which are more common in senior citizens.

The other product is a GPS tracking bracelet with two way speaker phone that can be used as a cell phone.This may be a very useful device in case of Alzheimer’s disease,where the affected individual may be left wandering outside due to progressive reduction of memory,specially the short term memory.

Apart from the special care the senior citizens need,these medical alarms may also provide the independence and self confidence they require.

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GOLF:Myrtlebeachgolf

Hello friends,do you like golf?The thing that most attracts me about golf is the exquisite locales and the immense concentration this game needs.Golf is perhaps the most optimum blend of physical and mental exercise.

Yesterday night i came across a site called myrtlebeachgolf.This site offers booking services for Myrytle beach golf services and vacations.The booking can be done online and also over phone.They also provide a golf reservation specialist team that can customize your tour,according to your needs.

The feature that most attracted me is that myrtlebeachgolf has integrated the booking of golf packages along with reservation of hotels,restaurants,car rentals and all that is needed for a perfect,peaceful vacation with your family and friends.

myrtlebeachgolf has also presented a very useful index featuring the golf courses,course guides,course map,featured courses,hotel directory,hotel map,restaurants,car rentals.The golf news section is very interesting.Even,there is a section in which the golf packages have been indexed in terms of the tee times.The pictures of the golf courses,are really worth a watch.

One of the most exciting is the Myrytlebeach National King's North golf course.The course is very beautiful.The Gambler concept is great.

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CHRONIC SINUSITIS

Sinus infection lasting for months or years is called chronic sinusitis.Majority of the cases of acute sinusitis occurs due to failure of the acute infection to resolve.

Acute infection of the sinuses lead to destruction of the normal ciliated epithelium of the sinuses[ciliated epithelium is a special type of lining epithelium formed of a lining of cells,which possesses hair like structures called cilia,these structures help in gradual removal of the secretions within the sinuses.]Destruction of the ciliated epithelium leads to impairment of the sinus drainage,which in turn leads to pooling of secretion within the sinuses.Persistence of infection leads to some changes to the epithelium like edema,loss of cilia,polyp formation etc.

Clinical features ere somewhat vague.Symptoms are similar to acute sinusitis,but of lesser intensity.Usually the presenting sign is purulent nasal discharge.Local pain and headache may occur,but are usually not as severe acute sinusitis except in cases of acute exacerbation of chronic sinusitis.Some patients may also complain of anosmia,nasal stuffiness.

For establishing a clinical diagnosis of sinusitis some investigations like X-ray of the para nasal sinuses,CT scan of the para nasal sinuses may be done.CT scan is very useful for sinusitis of sphenoid and ethmoid sinuses.CT scan shows the mucosal details very clearly.Some specialists also perform aspiration and irrigation of the sinuses.Finding of pus in aspirate is confirmatory.

For proper management of chronic sinusitis,it is imperative to know the exact cause of obstruction of sinus drainage and ventilation.culture and sensitivity test of the sinus discharge,helps in proper selection of an antibiotic.A work up of nasal allergy may be required.

Initial treatment of chronic sinusitis usually is conservative consisting of an antibiotic,anti-histaminic,decongestant etc.In our set-up as an empirical antibiotic,we usually use amoxycillin or amoxy-clavulinic acid combination in cases of serious infections.

More often than not some form of surgery is required to establish free drainage and ventilation of the sinuses and to remove the irreversible disease.Recently funtional endoscopic sinus surgery[surgeries of the sinuses done with the help of various types of endoscopes and monitors in which the nasal cavity and sinuses can be visualised] have replaced radical surgeries.

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