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Diseases

Latest Diseases

Miscarriage

General Illness Information Common Name: Miscarriage (Spontaneous abortion) Medical Term: Spontaneous abortion Description: Spontaneous termination of pregnancy within 20 weeks of fetal age. At this stage….

IRITIS

General Illness Information Medical Term: IRITIS Common Name: None Specified Description: Inflammation of the iris and the ciliary muscle ( the ring of colored tissue surrounding…

Lung Cancer (bronchogenic Carcinoma)

General Illness Information Common Name: Lung Cancer (Bronchogenic Carcinoma) Medical Term: None Specified Description: A highly malignant primary lung tumor that accounts for most cases…

Nephrotic Syndrome

General Illness Information Common Name: Nephrotic Syndrome. Medical Term: None Specified Description: Nephrotic syndrome is a syndrome ( a collection of symptoms) caused by many diseases…

Gastro-esophageal reflux disease, GERD

General Illness Information Common Name: Hiatus hernia, Gastro-esophageal reflux disease, GERD Medical Term: Gastro-esophageal reflux Disease. Description: Reflux of stomach and duodenal contents into the esophagus,…

Medications

Latest Medications

Enlast Cream

Description: Enlast cream contains components that are safe for the human body and effective in the treatment of premature ejaculation. The product can also temporarily…

Aveeno 3

General Information Indications Produced with top-ranking dermatologists, this innovative cream assists to get rid of irritated skin, intensely moisturizing and helping previse extra-dry skin recurrence….

Сytomel (Sodium Lyoteronin)

General Information Indications Cytomel (sodium lyoteronin) is prescribed to patients suffering from hypothyroidism (a decrease in thyroid function), a disease in which thyroid gland does…

Accolate (Leukotriene)

General Information Brand Name: ACCOLATE® Manufacturer: Zeneca Scientific Name: Zafirlukast Application: Leukotriene Receptor Antagonist Pharmacology Zafirlukast is a selective and competitive receptor antagonist of leukotriene…

Accupril (Quinapril Hydrochloride)

General Information Brand Name: ACCUPRIL™ Manufacturer: Parke-Davis Scientific Name: Quinapril HCl Application: Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitor Pharmacology Quinapril is a nonpeptide, nonsulphydryl inhibitor of angiotensin…

Herbal Supplements

Latest Herbal Supplements

Dolomite

General Information Application: Dietary supplement System Components and Performance Dolomite is a natural magnesium and calcium carbonate more often white, pale yellow or gray. The mineral…

Dandelion

General Information Common name: Dandelion Scientific term: Taráxacum Description: Dandelion is a plant used as a medicinal herb internally and externally. Composition: Dandelion contains many useful…

Damiana

General Information Description: Damiana is a perennial bush, the height of which varies from 50 cm to 1 m. The stems are thin and straight….

Cumin

General Information Brand Name: Cumin Application: Dietary supplement System Components and Performance Cumin is seeds of spicy Indian caraway. This spice is considered a relative of…

Creatine

General Information Description: Creatine is a specific acid, mainly found in meat products. The very word creatine originated from French. The concentration of creatine in…