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Hydrochlorothiazide

Hydrochlorothiazide belongs to a group of drugs called diuretics. It works by causing the kidneys to get rid of excess water and salt from the body into the urine. Facts: Hydrochlorothiazide is used alone or in combination with other drugs to treat Hypertension (high blood pressure). Hydrochlorothiazide is used to treat edema Or Swelling caused

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Meloxicam: Uses, Side effects, Dosage

Meloxicam is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Meloxicam works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body.Other members of this class include Ibuprofen (Motrin) Indomethacin (Indocin) Nabumetone(Relafen) Mechanism Of action: Anti-inflammatory effects of meloxicam are believed to be due to inhibition of prostaglandin synthetase (cylooxygenase), leading to the inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis. As prostaglandins sensitize

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Canakinumab: Anti-inflammatory Drug Could Reduce Risk Of Heart attack,And Cancer Study Find

Canakinumab is an anti-inflammatory drug (NSAIDs) works by targeting an interleukin involved in the inflammatory pathway, that has been related to the augmented risk of cardiovascular events in previous research. This drug is already approved by Food and Drug Administration for Rare autoimmune diseases. The new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine,

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Doxycycline: Uses, Side Effects, Dosage & FAQs

Facts  Doxycycline is a synthetic tetracycline antibiotic. Doxycycline is available in capsule, tablets, oral suspension, syrup and powder for injection. It is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections including those that cause acne. You can use Perbelle CC cream for color correction. Brand Names For Doxycycline Includes Vibramycin, Adoxa, Atridox etc Mechanism

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