Background: Buspirone is a partial 5-HT 1A receptor agonist. Animal studies have shown that modulation of serotoninergic transmission at the 5-HT 1A receptor can induce analgesia in acute pain models.

Treating ADHD is straightforward with stimulants, often giving patients life-changing relief. But with comorbid conditions, ...

The thyroid medication levothyroxine should be taken on an empty stomach at around the same time every day. You should avoid eating or drinking for 30 minutes to one hour after taking it. There are ...

Paralytic drugs, or neuromuscular blocking agents (NMBAs), are powerful muscle relaxants used to prevent muscle movement during surgical procedures. They're also used during critical care, such as ...

Varenicline might be more effective than bupropion. A new drug for smoking cessation, varenicline (Chantix), was approved by the FDA in May 2006. As a partial agonist of a nicotinic acetylcholine ...

Hydroxyzine oral tablet is a generic prescription drug used for anxiety or itching in adults and children. It’s also used to cause sedation (sleepiness and relaxation) before or after surgery.

This training course will guide you through the principles of safe prescribing and demonstrate how to complete the National Standard Medication Charts correctly. The course comprises of 5 modules: ...

From 2017 to 2020, it increased to 41.9%. Prescription weight loss medication has become extremely popular because it is easy to take and effective. But, it is expensive, and people must also try ...

Ozempic (semaglutide) is prescribed for adults with type 2 diabetes. The drug is given as an injection under the skin once per week. Doctors usually prescribe a starting dose and a maintenance dose.

The US Food and Drug Administration has placed its most serious warning – a so-called black-box warning – on a drug used to relieve menopausal hot flashes. The FDA says women who are taking ...

The full CMI on the next page has more details. If you are worried about using this medicine, speak to your doctor or pharmacist. ISOPTIN injection contains the active ingredient verapamil ...

Ibuprofen (Advil or Motrin), naproxen (Aleve) and aspirin (Bayer or Ecotrin) are common pain relievers that belong to a class of medication called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).