β-blockers seem to be less effective for cardiovascular disease protection in comparison with other antihypertensive drug classes, such as diuretics, dihydropyridines, angiotensin-converting ...

Purpose: The drug therapy of common conditions and complications during labor and delivery and the fetal and neonatal effects of this therapy are examined. Summary: The pharmacologic therapy of ...

Drug discovery is the process through which potential new medicines are identified. It involves a wide range of scientific disciplines, including biology, chemistry and pharmacology. Many ...

Antianxiety Medications Often, healthcare providers select a medication with side effects that can improve your symptoms. For example, an antidepressant that causes weight gain may be a good choice ...

Most non-prescription medicines are not needed and can be stopped. Equipment: plastic medication syringe or dropper (not a spoon) Child's position: sitting up (never lying down) Place the syringe ...

A New Psychoactive Substance (NPS) is a substance of abuse, either in a pure form or a preparation, that is not controlled by the 1961 Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs or the 1971 Convention on ...