Medicines And Stuff

Digoxin is one of the oldest medications used in the field of cardiology. It was first isolated in 1930 from the foxglove plant - Digitalis lanata. Episode is about main pharmaco-therapeutical properties of Digoxin.

Alendronic acid is a type of medicine called a bisphosphonate. Bisphosphonates prevent the breakdown of bone and are used to treat osteoporosis and to prevent fractures. Episode contains information about indications, dose, side effects, contraindications and other properties of Alendronic acid.

Source: '© NICE [2021] Hypothyroidism. Available from https://cks.nice.org.uk/topics/hypothyroidism/ All rights reserved. Subject to Notice of rights NICE guidance is prepared for the National Health Service in England. All NICE guidance is subject to regular review and may be updated or withdrawn. NICE accepts no responsibility for the use of its content in this product/publication.’

Source: Physiology, Sleep Stages Aakash K. Patel; Vamsi Reddy; John F. Araujo. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK526132/#:~:text=Sleep%20occurs%20in%20five%20stages,spent%20in%20the%20N2%20stage. Used part of the article, no changes made.

Prochlorperazine is a medicine that belongs into the pharmacotherapeutic group called phenothiazines with piperazine structure. It is mainly used for sickness. The episode is about main properties.

Spironolactone is a type of medicine called a diuretic. This episode is about indications and main properties if this drug.

Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker medication which helps to treat high blood pressure and angina. Episode includes indications, dosage, pharmacokinetic properties, side effects and contraindications.

FMEA is a common process analysis tool which begun in the 1940s by the U.S. military. It is a step-by-step approach for identifying all possible failures in a design, a manufacturing or assembly process, or a product or service.

Source: https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng80/resources/inhalers-for-asthma-patient-decision-aid-pdf-6727144573

Source: '© NICE [2017] Asthma: diagnosis, monitoring and chronic asthma management NICE guideline [NG80]Published: 29 November 2017 Last updated: 22 March 2021. Available from https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng80 All rights reserved. Subject to Notice of rights NICE guidance is prepared for the National Health Service in England. All NICE guidance is subject to regular review and may be updated o...

Methotrexate is a type of medicine called an immunosuppressant. It slows down the body's immune system and helps reduce inflammation. The episode include pharmacological properties, indications, dosage, side effects, monitoring and cautions for use.

Losartan is a medicine widely used to treat hypertension.  Episode is about dosage, indications, side effects and other properties of Losartan.

Dapagliflozin is a medication mainly used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus but it can also be used to treat heart failure. This episode contains information about main properties, dosage, indications and side effects.

The Eatwell Guide represents UK government advice on a healthy, balanced diet. It is the key nutrition policy tool for health professionals and others working to improve dietary health. Source: https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/eat-well/food-guidelines-and-food-labels/the-eatwell-guide/

Empagliflozin is a medication used for treatment of type 2 Diabetes and Heart failure. This episode is about pharmacological properties, indications, dosage, contraindications and side effects.

The Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease defines COPD as “a common, preventable and treatable disease that is characterised by persistent respiratory symptoms and airway limitation due to airway and/or alveolar abnormalities usually caused by significant exposure to noxious particles of gases”. This episode is about patophysiology, diagnosis and symptoms of COPD.

Dabigatran is a type of medicine known as an anticoagulant, or blood thinner. Episode contains info about pharmacological properties, indications, dosage, contraindications and side effects.

Edoxaban is a highly selective, direct and reversible inhibitor of FXa (enzyme in the coagulation cascade).  Episode contains info about pharmacological properties, indications, dosage, contraindications and side effects.

Apixaban is a type of medicine known as an anticoagulant, or blood thinner. This episode is about use, indications, dosage, side effects, contraindications and monitoring of Apixaban.

Rivaroxaban is a medication used to prevent or treat harmful blood clots. The episode includes information about pharmacological properties, indications, contraindications, side effects, cautions and prescribing considerations for dose adjustments.

The Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System (RAAS) is a hormone system within the body that is essential for the regulation of blood pressure and fluid balance. The episode is a brief overview of main stages, chemicals involved and physiological effects.

Ramipril is a medication prescribed for a number of different reasons – mostly to reduce high blood pressure, to treat heart failure, or to protect the heart and blood vessels from further damage (following a h eart attack, for example).

Formoterol is called a bronchodilator and it works by relaxing the smooth muscles in the airways so that air can flow into the lungs more freely. This helps to ease symptoms such as coughing, wheezing and feeling breathless. This episode is about general properties of Formoterol.

Breathing control is simply normal, gentle breathing, using the lower chest, with relaxation of the upper chest and shoulders. Ref: https://www.blf.org.uk/support-for-you/breathlessness/how-to-manage-breathlessness

Sumatriptan is a medicine to treat migraines and cluster headaches.  The episode is about mode of action, indications, dosage, contraindications, cautions and side effects.