Spironolactone is a medication used in treating high blood pressure, heart failure, swelling (edema) caused by heart failure, or liver disease.  Spironolactone works by removing the excess fluid and improving symptoms such as breathing problems.  Spironolactone is known as a…

Sorbitol powder is a medication used in treating occasional episodes of Constipation. Sorbitol Powder is a laxative and Depending on the brand, it may be used by mouth or given rectally.  Make sure to check the product label for your…

Saxenda Is a prescription medication containing Liraglutide, Which is similar to the natural hormone incretin, which works by controlling the appetite and helps in losing weight in obese or overweight persons.  Losing weight helps lessen the risks that come with…

Roaccutane is a medication in soft capsule form containing isotretinoin – a very effective treatment for severe acne. Roaccutane may cause very serious side effects, thus, its use and prescription should be supervised by a specialist doctor.  What should I…

Renerve plus is a Mineral and multivitamin supplement containing methylcobalamin, inositol, alpha-lipoic acid folic acid, chromium, selenium, and zinc as its active ingredient.  Renerve plus is used to treat conditions such as peripheral neuropathy, alcoholic neuropathy, diabetic neuropathy, tingling, or…

What is Progynova? Progynova is a hormone replacement therapy containing estrogen, a female hormone.  This hormone replacement becomes necessary as the ovaries’ production levels of this hormone reduce with age and stop completely after menopause. Progynova is used in Peri…

Oxyurea Is a medication used in reducing the number of painful crises caused by the disease – sickle cell anemia and also the need for blood transfusions. Oxyurea is used in treating certain types of cancer such as chronic myelogenous…

Octasa MR is an Anti-inflammatory drug used in treating ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s ileocolitis once it has been brought under control. Mesalazine is the active ingredient in Octasa MR.  Ulcerative colitis is a disease of the colon and rectum that…

Nitrofurantoin is an antibiotic medication used in treating urinary tract infections and other types of bacterial infections.  This medication should not be used by children below one month of age as it may cause hemolytic anemia, a type of blood…

Neuroaid II is an oral treatment used in aiding the recovery of functional independence after suffering from a stroke or a traumatic brain injury. Neuroaid II finds its origins in traditional Chinese medicine and is recommended in improving the recovery…

Nebido is a testosterone-containing injection, used in men as a testosterone replacement therapy in adult men experiencing health problems caused by low testosterone (hypogonadism)  Some problems that may be caused by hypogonadism include: • Infertility  • Low sex drive  •…

N-Acetylcisteine (NAC) is an antioxidant medication used in treating Tylenol (Acetaminophen) poisoning. . NAC is formed from the amino acid L-cysteine and it works by binding the poisonous forms of Acetaminophen that may form in the liver. NAC as an…