 Midazolam may soon be used for seizures in children under licence following a positive opinion from a European Medicines Agency (EMA) committee. The opinion recommends Buccolam for prolonged,... |
 David Cameron's plans for the NHS continue to dominate headlines. The BBC writes that the Prime minister has had to re-think some of his ideas for the NHS to appease his critics. The ... |
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Drugs in this class are used for: Mania, including bipolar disorder Bipolar disorder is characterised by periods of mania and depression, each episode of which can last weeks or months. The... |
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The mainstay of schizophrenia treatment is antipsychotics, which are used both to treat acute psychotic episodes and prevent relapses. The choice of antipsychotic drug should be a joint decision... |
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There is no cure for multiple sclerosis but treatments can be divided into two categories: those that help slow the progression of the disease and those that provide symptomatic relief. |
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The goal of anti-epileptic treatment is to prevent the occurrence of seizures by maintaining an effective dose of one or more anti-epileptic drugs (AEDs) and keeping any adverse effects to a minimum. ... |
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Antidepressant drugs are effective in the treatment of moderate and severe depression, including following childbirth. Antidepressants are not generally recommended for milder forms of acute... |
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Mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease may be treated using one of the cholinesterase inhibitors (donepezil, rivastigmine, galantamine), and the glutamate antagonist memantine is licensed for use in... |
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There is no cure for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, but it can be managed using on the central nervous system stimulants methylphenidate, atomoxetine or dexamfetamine. Dosage regimen ... |
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Drugs in this class are used for: Depression Drugs in this class include amitriptyline, clomipramine, dosulepin (dothiepin), doxepin, mianserin, trazodone, and trimipramine. Also in this... |
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Drugs in this class are used for: Alzheimer's disease Memantine is a glutamate antagonist licensed for use in moderate to severe Alzheimer's disease. Dosage regimen * Initially 5mg in... |
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Drugs in this class are used for: Depression MAOIs are used much less frequently than TCAs and SSRIs because of the dangers of dietary and drug interactions. However, the drug class does... |
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Drugs in this class are used for: Parkinson's disease The dopamine receptor agonists (bromocriptine, cabergoline, pergolide, pramipexole, ropinirole, rotigotine) have a direct action on... |
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Drugs in this class are used for: ADHD Dexamfetamine is a central nervous system stimulant used to manage ADHD. Dosage regimen * Dexamfetamine is taken in divided doses throughout the... |
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Drugs in this class are used for: Parkinson's disease The catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT) inhibitors entacapone and tolcapone are used in Parkinson's disease as an adjunct to co-beneldopa... |
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The cholinesterase inhibitors (donepezil, rivastigmine, galantamine) are used to treat mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease. Rivastigmine is also licensed for mild to moderate dementia associated with... |
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Drugs in this class are used for: ADHD Atomoxetine is a central nervous system stimulant used to manage ADHD. Dosage regimen * Atomoxetine is taken once a day. Patient's knowledge of... |
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Drugs in this class are used for: Schizophrenia Antipsychotics (also known as neuroleptics) are used to treat a variety of psychiatric conditions, including schizophrenia, mania, and... |
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Drugs in this class are used for: Antipsychotics (also known as neuroleptics) are used to treat a variety of psychiatric conditions, including schizophrenia, mania, and (short-term) severe... |
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Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) Drugs in this class are used for: Depression Drugs in this class include citalopram, escitalopram, fluoxetine, fluvoxamine, paroxetine, and... |
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Drugs in this class are used for: Depression Urinary stress incontinence Neuropathic pain Drugs in this class include venlafaxine and duloxetine. They are used to treat major depression but,... |
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Monoamine-oxidase-B inhibitors (rasagiline, selegiline) may be used in the management of Parkinson's disease (PD). Although drugs are the mainstay of treatment for the condition, other therapies play... |
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Drugs in this class are used for: Asthma COPD The methylxanthine theophylline may be used in the management of asthma and stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) for its... |
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Levodopa is one of the mainstays of Parkinson's disease treatment, particularly in the frail, elderly and those with severe symptoms. It is regarded as effective and well tolerated in most patients.... |
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The antimuscarinics benzatropine, orphenadrine, procyclidine and trihexyphenidyl are used to reduce symptoms of tremor and rigidity in parkinsonism induced by antipsychotic drug treatments. The... |
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Amantadine may be used long-term for Parkinson's disease. It may also be used for post-viral neuralgia (14-28 days) or the treatment of prevention of influenza (six weeks and five days respectively)... |
 Update Module 1654 This module covers the stages and diagnosis of migraine, common triggers, and OTC and prescription treatment options. |
 This article discusses the drug lithium and includes information about its action, side effects and the monitoring of patients who are taking it. It also describes interactions with other drugs, overdose, the NPSA safer lithium therapy alert and lifestyle advice for patients. |
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This article discusses drug treatment for MS including the effectiveness of disease modifying drugs and who they can be prescribed for. It also includes information about Nice and Association of British Neurologists' guidelines, complementary therapies and cannabinoid treatment. |
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Depression is the most common mental health condition and affects between eight and 12 per cent of the UK population at any given time. It is also the third most common condition seen at GP surgeries in the UK. At its most extreme, depression can lead to suicide. |
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The BMJ has published a systematic review on reboxetine, which claimed it was no better than placebo in response rates and worse than other SSRIs for remission rates and response rates. |
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Following the publication of Nice guidelines on the pharmacological management of neuropathic pain, Gavin Atkin explains what you need to know. |
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As the festive season approaches, it’s important to think about safe levels of drinking |
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This article covers many aspects of TB, from its symptoms and diagnosis to its treatment regimens, and including the transmission, prevention and management of the disease. |