The term “diarrhea” originates from the Greek diarr, which means through, and rhein, which denotes flow. Although this descriptive term is appropriate for the symptoms, the word diarrhea may not have the same meaning for all patients and physicians. Diarrhea…
Response to Medications and Neurochemistry
Question. Has there been any research done on individual responses to psychotropics as a predictor of their underlying neurochemistry? For example, when an individual is given Prozac and experiences extreme fatigue, can we use this information in a clinically relevant…
SPECIALTY CARE
Specialty care for asthma can be confusing because each type of provider may have a different focus. Pediatric allergists specialize in the reactions of the immune system to common environmental allergens, such as pollens, dust mites, or pet dander, that…
Nitrazepam
(British Approved Name, US Adopted Name, rINN) Drug Nomenclature International Nonproprietary Names (INNs) in main languages (French, Latin, Russian, and Spanish): Synonyms: NSC-58775; Nitratsepaami; Nitrazepám; Nitrazepam; Nitrazepamas; Nitrazepamum; Ro-4-5360; Ro-5-3059 BAN: Nitrazepam USAN: Nitrazepam INN: Nitrazepam [rINN (en)] INN: Nitrazepam…
Diarrhea: Special Populations
Of special concern are infants and children and elderly or debilitated patients with diarrhea. These patient populations are at increased risk from complications from diarrhea, including dehydration and electrolyte imbalances. In addition, diarrhea may be a symptom of underlying disease…