Tuesday, April 27, 2010

Orthovisc



What Is Orthovisc?

Orthovisc is a solution of high molecular weight hyaluronan. Orthovisc is similar to healthy human synovial fluid, a substance that lubricates the joints.

Orthovisc is one of the hyaluronates used in viscosupplementation. Orthovisc is injected directly into the knee joint to restore the cushioning and lubricating properties of normal joint fluid.

Orthovisc is indicated for the treatment of knee pain in osteoarthritis of the knee for those who have failed to respond to more conservative therapy. Use for other joints is being investigated.


Orthovisc (High Molecular Weight Hyaluronan) is an FDA-approved non-drug therapy that can give you relief and get you back to your life. Orthovisc is the only non-avian sourced viscosupplementation with lasting efficacy for up to 6 months. Orthovisc is derived from bacterial cells.

When exercise and simple pain medications no longer work for your knee pain due to osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee,Orthovisc may be the answer.Orthoviscis the only injection made from ultra-pure natural hyaluronan—which is naturally found in healthy joint fluid.

Orthovisc injection given as 1 injection for 3 consecutive weeks helps restore healthy joint fluid to cushion, protect and lubricate your knee joint. ORTHOVISC® can relieve your knee pain for up to 6 months. Although individual results may vary, some people feel pain relief after the first injection.

Talk to your doctor to see if Orthovisc might be a good choice to relieve your knee pain.

How to use Orthovisc:


Read the Patient Information Leaflet provided by your health care professional before you start using hyaluronate and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Your doctor will give this medication by injection into the affected joint, usually once a week. Skin disinfectants that contain ammonium salts (such as benzalkonium chloride) should not be used to prepare the injection site. Your doctor may need to remove extra fluid from the joint before injecting the medicine. Dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment.

Hyaluronate should not be injected into a vein or artery because increased side effects may occur.

After receiving an injection of hyaluronate, you should avoid any activities that put stress on your knee (such as jogging, tennis, heavy lifting, standing on your feet for more than an hour) for 48 hours.

Also, after the injection, you may experience increased pain and swelling in the knee at first. If the pain or swelling continues or worsens, talk to your doctor promptly.

It is important to have this medication injected on schedule. It may take up to 3 injections before the full benefits of this medication occur.

Tell your doctor if your condition persists or worsens.

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Friday, April 23, 2010

Phentermine


What Is Phentermine?
Generic Name: phentermine Brand Names: Fastin, Adipex-P, Ionamin. What is phentermine? Phentermine is a sympathomimetic amine, similar to an amphetamine. Phentermine stimulates the central nervous system, which increases your blood pressure and heart rate and decreases your appetite. Phentermine is used as a temporary supplement to diet and exercise plans in the treatment of obesity.

Phentermine is used as an appetite suppressant. Preparations: tablets: 30mg, 37.5mg. It is used in conjunction with an overall diet plan to reduce weight. To accept Phentermine it is necessary in one-half hour before breakfast and it is necessary on an empty stomach. Do not accept Phentermine before sleep, it may cause insomnia in some people.

Unfortunately there are also side effects of use Phentermine. In the first few days of reception you may have insomnia, a dry mouth, frustration of a stomach or constipation. If these effects are present long time, inform your doctor.

Precautions, before application Phentermine, necessarily consult to your doctor. Also inform your doctor about all the medicines you use. If you have high blood pressure, arteriosclerosis, glaucoma, an overactive thyroid gland, diabetic or you are pregnant, your doctor may forbid use Phentermine. Also Phentermine is not recommended for use by children.

Remember that Phentermine it is impossible to use with others weight loss diet pills. If you miss a dose, do not double the following dose. Store Phentermine at room temperature far from a sunlight and humidity.

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Xenical


What Is Xenical?

Xenical is a prescription weight control medication useful for the long term treatment of significant obesity. Each xenical capsule contains 120 mg of the active substance orlistat, which acts as a lipase inhibitor.

Basic action Xenical this absorption of fat in your body. Dietary fats are inhibited from being absorbed and this allows about 30% of the fat eaten in the meal to pass thorough the gut undigested. This helps you to reduce and maintain your weight. Xenical it is possible to accept three times per day, this medicine should be swallowed with water. Xenical is not intended to be used by children or pregnant and nursing mothers.

Unfortunately there are also side effects of use Xenical. In the beginning of treatment loose stools and increase gas or flatulence are possible. Usually, these attributes disappear, if you continue treatment.

Precautions, Xenical reduces the absorption of supplements of some fat soluble nutrients, particularly beta-carotene and vitamin E. You should therefore follow your doctor's advice in taking a well balanced diet rich in fruit and vegetables.

Remember if you miss a dose, do not double the following dose. Store Xenical at room temperature far from a sunlight and humidity.

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