Esomeprazole is a proton-pump inhibitor which blocks the hydrogen-potassium adenosine triphosphatase enzyme system which acts as a proton pump for gastric parietal cells. It thus inhibits the secretion of gastric juices.
ESOMEPRAZOLE
Dec27
PANTOPRAZOLE
Dec26
Pantoprazole is also called Protium or Protonix.
Pantoprazole is a proton-pump inhibitor which inhibits the secretion of gastric juices and works in a similar way to Rabeprazole (Aciphex, Pariet).
LANSOPRAZOLE
Dec25
Lansoprazole (Zoton or Prevacid) is used to treat duodenal and benign gastric ulcer (whether associated with Helicobacter pylori or not), gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD), NSAID-associated duodenal or gastric ulcer, gastroduodenal erosions and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.
OMEPRAZOLE
Dec24
Omeprazole (Losec) is used to treat duodenal and benign gastric ulcer (whether associated with Helicobacter pylori or not), gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD), NSAID-associated duodenal or gastric ulcer, gastroduodenal erosions and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.
RABEPRAZOLE SODIUM
Dec23
Rabeprazole (Aciphex) is used to treat duodenal and benign gastric ulcer (whether associated with Helicobacter pylori or not), gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. Rabeprazole is also called Aciphex and Pariet.
Cialis-tadalafil
Dec22
Tadalafil is used to treat erectile dysfunction. It is effective for up to 36 hours after administration, which is a major marketing plus for its manufacturer. They say that this allows for more spontaneity in love making than Viagra which has to be taken between 30 minutes and 4 hours before sexual activity.
Propecia (finasteride) is used to treat androgenic alopecia (male-pattern baldness) in men, and benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlargement of the prostate gland). It is also used to treat prostate cancer in some countries.
Acomplia is a drug which has been used as a weight reducing aid by thousands of people in Europe and worldwide. In Europe it is authorised for obese or overweight patients with associated risk factors e.g. type 2
Xenical – Orlistat
Dec13
This page takes a look at orlistat (Xenical) tablets, it’s side effects, dosages and treatment guidlines.