Dr. Bondy
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This medication is a mineral supplement used to prevent and treat low amounts of magnesium in
the blood. Magnesium is very important for the normal functioning of
cells, nerves, muscles, bones, and the heart. Usually, a well-balanced
diet provides normal blood levels of magnesium.
However, certain situations cause your body to lose magnesium faster
than you can replace it from your diet.
Melatonin has been used to ease insomnia, combat jet lag, protect cells from free-radical damage, boost the immune system, prevent cancer, and extend life.The use of melatonin in cultural and traditional settings may differ from concepts accepted by current Western medicine. When considering the use of herbal/health supplements, consultation with a primary health care professional is advisable. Additionally, consultation with a practitioner trained in the uses of herbal/health supplements may be beneficial, and coordination of treatment among all health care providers involved may be advantageous.
Iron deficiency anemia is very common, especially among women.
Supplements can be an important way to fight this blood condition after
it develops, but you need to be careful if you want to take iron to
prevent anemia.Iron is very important for the production of hemoglobin in your blood and for supplying oxygen to red blood cells. It is also essential for a healthy immune system and for energy production.
Antibiotics are among the most frequently prescribed medications in
modern medicine. Antibiotics cure disease by killing or injuring
bacteria. The first antibiotic was penicillin, discovered accidentally
from a mold culture. Today, over 100 different antibiotics are
available to doctors to cure minor discomforts as well as
life-threatening infections.
Aspirin relieve pain and the
inflammation associated with muscular pain, strains, sprains, rheumatic
fever, backache, sore throat, toothache, headache and menstrual pain. It is readily available with or without perscription, so you should know how to use it safely.Aspirin should not be given to a child or teenager who has a fever, especially if the child also has flu symptoms or chicken pox. Aspirin can cause a serious and sometimes fatal condition called Reye's syndrome in children.
Nexium decreases the amount of acid produced in the stomach. Nexium is used to treat symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease
(GERD) and other conditions involving excessive stomach acid such as
Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.It is also used to promote healing of erosive esophagitis (damage to your esophagus caused by stomach acid).
Viagra relaxes muscles and increases blood flow to particular areas of the body.Sildenafil under the name Viagra is used to treat erectile
dysfunction (impotence) in men. Another brand of sildenafil is Revatio,
which is used to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension and improve
exercise capacity in men and women.Viagra may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
High cholesterol is a common
problem in people, especially today with the availability of fatty fast
food and the decrease in the amount of exercise people do. Drugs like Lipitor,
which is the brand name product of the drug atorvastatin, is prescribed
to lower the amounts of LDL cholesterol (which is bad), total cholesterol, triglycerides and apolipoprotein while increasing the amount of HDL cholesterol (which is good) in your blood. Lowering the bad cholesterol in your blood helps to decrease the chances of heart problems, stroke and peripheral vascular disease.
Accutane is a form of vitamin A. It reduces the amount of oil
released by oil glands in your skin, and helps your skin renew itself
more quickly.Accutane is used to treat severe nodular acne. It is usually given
after other acne medicines or antibiotics have been tried without
successful treatment of symptoms.Accutane may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Abilify is an atypical antipsychotic prescription medication. It is
used for schizophrenia, controlling the manic phase of bipolar disorder
and as an adjunct medication for adults with major depressive disorder.
It can help clarify disorganized thinking and stop both visual and
auditory hallucinations and may work as a general mood stabilizer. Like
other medications in this class, Abilify has side effects and does not
work for everyone.
