Pharmacy
Sectral
· Trade Name
SECTRAL
· Generic Name
Acebutolol
· Drug Class
Blood pressure medication
Beta-Blockers
· How It Works
Medication inhibits the stimulation of certain beta adrenergic receptors in the heart
Medication lowers blood pressure and heart rate
· Serious Side Effects
heart failure
heart block
bradycardia (slow heart rate)
Raynaud’s phenomenon
bronchospasm
allergic reactions
· Common Side Effects
fatigue
dizziness
nausea
constipation
diarrhea
headache
indigestion
dyspnea
insomnia
urinary frequency
chest pain
depression
abnormal dreams
rash
joint pain
muscle pain
abnormal vision
edema
Read more – March 4, 2009
Zebeta
· Trade Name ZEBETA
· Generic Name
Bisoprolol
· Drug Class
Blood pressure medication
Beta-Blocker
· How It Works
Medication inhibits stimulation of beta1-adrenergic receptors in the heart
· Serious Side Effects
allergic reaction
angioedema (tissue swelling)
asthma
bradycardia
bronchospasm
heart failure
heart block
Raynaud’s phenomenon
exfoliative dermatitis
· Common Side Effects
fatigue
headache
nausea
dizziness
cough
diarrhea
peripheral edema
insomnia
joint pain
upper respiratory track infection
Read more – March 3, 2009
Leg swelling
• Leg swelling is the symptom of edema or fluid in the tissues of the leg.
• Leg swelling can be a sign of an infection of the leg and would typically be warm and tender to touch and reddish in color.
• Leg swelling can also be a sign of:
· heart failure
· kidney failure
· liver failure
· blood clot in the leg
• Leg swelling should be evaluated by your doctor.
Read more – January 13, 2009
Foot swelling
• Foot swelling is the symptom of edema or fluid in the tissues around the foot joint.
• Foot swelling can be a sign of an infection of the foot and would typically be warm and tender to touch and reddish in color.
• Foot swelling can also be a sign of heart failure or a blood clot and should be evaluated by your doctor.
Read more – January 6, 2009
Finger swelling
• Finger swelling is the symptom of edema (fluid) in the tissues of the finger.
• Finger swelling can be a sign of an infection of the finger and would typically be warm and tender to touch and reddish in color.
• Finger swelling can also be a sign of heart failure or a blood clot and should be evaluated by your doctor.
Read more – January 5, 2009
Facial swelling
• Facial swelling is the symptom of edema or fluid in the tissues around the face.
• Facial swelling can be a sign of an infection of the face and would typically be warm and tender to touch and reddish in color.
• Facial swelling can also be a sign of low blood protein levels, kidney failure, liver failure or heart failure and should be evaluated by your doctor.
Read more – January 4, 2009
Ear swelling
• Ear swelling is the symptom of edema or fluid in the tissues of the face.
• Ear swelling can be a sign of an infection of the ear and would typically be warm and tender to touch and reddish in color.
• Ear swelling that persists or worsens should be evaluated by your doctor.
Excoriations
• Excoriations are markings on the surface of the skin from scratching.
• Excoriations are usually linear and red.
Read more – December 16, 2008
Eschar
• Eschar is the hard dark surface of skin that has necrosis.
• Eschar can be a sign of:
· Aspergillosis (infection of Aspergillus)
· Brown recluse spider bite
· Cutaneous anthrax
· Cutaneous leishmaniasis
· Gangrene
· Mucormycosis (infection with the fungus mucor)
· Warfarin necrosis (rare side effect when starting Coumadin/ Warfarin)
· Tularemia
· Rickettsialpox
· Plague
Read more – December 15, 2008
Diaphoresis
• Diaphoresis is the cumulation of anxiety, low blood pressure, and low blood glucose.
• Diaphoresis also is manifested by profuse sweating, and pale skin.
• Diaphoresis can be a sign leading to shock.
Read more – December 14, 2008
