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  ...

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...

There are two types of angina, stable and unstable. Stable angina - usually due to atherosclerotic plaques in the coronary arteries - generally worsens when the patient exerts themselves and is...

Antacids and alginates should be taken after eating. However, they should not be taken immediately prior to lying down because there is a risk of disrupting the alginate layer. Antacid-alginates can...

Drugs in this class are used for: Treatment and/or prophylaxis of infections. Erythromycin is one of the main macrolides. It has an antibacterial spectrum similar to penicillins, which is why it has...

The 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors dutasteride and finasteride are used in benign prostatic hyperplasia to reduce prostate size. They inhibit the enzyme 5-alpha-reductase, which is responsible for converting testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT) in the prostate. DHT is the hormone responsible for prostatic growth.