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Description Nitrates (NYE-trates) are used to treat the symptoms of Angina (chest pain). Depending on the type of dosage form and how it is taken, nitrates are used to treat angina in three ways: to relieve an attack…
25 July 2005
Description This group of medicines is known as beta-adrenergic blocking agents, beta-blocking agents, or, more commonly, beta-blockers. Beta-blockers are used in the treatment of high blood pressure (hypertension).…
25 July 2005
Description Thrombolytic agents are used to dissolve blood clots that have formed in certain blood vessels. These medicines are usually used when a blood clot seriously lessens the flow of blood to certain parts of the…
25 July 2005
Salicylates are used to relieve pain and reduce fever. Most salicylates are also used to relieve some symptoms caused by arthritis (rheumatism) , such as swelling, stiffness, and Joint pain . However, they do not cure…
25 July 2005
Description ACE inhibitors belong to the class of medicines called high blood pressure medicines (antihypertensives). They are used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). High blood pressure adds to the workload…
25 July 2005
Description Anticoagulants decrease the clotting ability of the blood and therefore help to prevent harmful clots from forming in the blood vessels. These medicines are sometimes called blood thinners, although they do…
25 July 2005
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Lorazepam, is a member of the benzodiazepine family. Benzodiazepines are sedatives that cause dose-related depression of the central nervous system. Benzodiazepines are useful in treating anxiety, insomnia, seizures,…
18 February 2005
