Atorvastatin
Atorvastatin is a cholesterol-lowering drug which can help prevent a stroke or heart attack. This article profiles the medication and how it should be used.
Bupropion
Zyban (Bupropion Hydrochloride) is a new medication which helps those trying to quit smoking. This article outlines it's use and some precautions.
Celecoxib
This is a new class of drug that may be particularly useful for patients unable to tolerate anti-inflammatories. This article outlines important facts and precautions about it.
Desmopressin
Desmopressin is a medicine used to control bedwetting by reducing urine production. This article profiles the medicine and how it should be used.
Emergency Contraception
This is a new type of morning after pill which is more effective and has less side effects than traditional emergency contraception. This article looks at the advantages and how it should be used.
Folic Acid
Folic acid has been shown to reduce the incidence of spina bifida when taken before conception and in early pregnancy. This article profiles the supplement.
H2-receptor Antagonist
H2 Antagonists are used in the treatment of stomach ulcers and heart burn. This article profiles the drugs' properties and possible side effects.
Hormone Replacement Therapy
Whether to take HRT is a difficult decision for many women. This article examines some of the controversies surrounding the issue.
Isotretinoin
This medicine is used to treat stubborn forms of acne, however it must be used carefully due to its side effect profile. This article profiles the drug and how it should be used.
Lithium
Lithium is a drug used to treat mental illnesses such as manic depression (bipolar disorder). This article outlines the medication and its side effects.
Melatonin
Melatonin has been proven to help treat jet lag and sleep disorders in shift workers. This article looks at the latest evidence and some of the unsubstantiated claims that have been made.
Montelukast
Singulair is a new asthma medication designed to reduce acute asthma attacks. This article profiles the medication and how it should be used.
Norfloxacin
This medicine is used to treat urinary tract infections such as cystitis. This article profiles the medication, the side effects, and how it should be taken.
Oral Contraceptive
The Pill has been used by most sexually active women at some time. This article provides a broad overview of how it works, and the risks and benefits of its use.
Tamoxifen
This drug is used in the treatment of breast cancer and endometrial cancer, but it can have significant side effects. This article profiles these and how the medicine works.
Trimethoprim
This medicine is mainly used to treat urinary tract infections. This article provides an overview of the medication and how it should be taken.
