Pharmacy

Estradiol Norethindrone

· Trade Name
Activella

· Generic Name
ESTRADIOL NORETHINDRONE

· Drug Class
Estrogen and Progestin combination medication
Hormone replacement medication

· How It Works
Medication binds to estrogen receptors
Medication transforms proliferative into secretory endometrium.

· Serious Side Effects
clot formation
high blood pressure
heart attack
stroke
uterine hyperplasia
uterine fibroid enlargement
cholestatic jaundice
gallbladder disease
pancreatitis
ischemic colitis
hepatic hemangioma stimulation
depression
dementia
migraine
seizure exacerbation
asthma exacerbation
porphyria aggravation
allergic reactions

breast cancer
ovarian cancer
endometrial cancer

· Common Side Effects
stomachache
nausea
vomiting
vaginal bleeding
breast changes
breast pain
cervical secretion changes
fluid retention
high blood pressure
headache
migraine
libido changes
vision changes
weight changes
mood changes
pain with menstartion
vaginal candidiasis
glucose intolerance
rash
hair loss
increase in body hair

Read more – March 29, 2009

Activella

· Trade Name
ACTIVELLA

· Generic Name
Estradiol, Norethindrone

· Drug Class
Estrogen and Progestin combination medication
Hormone replacement medication

· How It Works
Medication binds to estrogen receptors
Medication transforms proliferative into secretory endometrium.

· Serious Side Effects
clot formation
high blood pressure
heart attack
stroke
uterine hyperplasia
uterine fibroid enlargement
cholestatic jaundice
gallbladder disease
pancreatitis
ischemic colitis
hepatic hemangioma stimulation
depression
dementia
migraine
seizure exacerbation
asthma exacerbation
porphyria aggravation
allergic reactions

breast cancer
ovarian cancer
endometrial cancer

· Common Side Effects
stomachache
nausea
vomiting
vaginal bleeding
breast changes
breast pain
cervical secretion changes
fluid retention
high blood pressure
headache
migraine
libido changes
vision changes
weight changes
mood changes
pain with menstartion
vaginal candidiasis
glucose intolerance
rash
hair loss
increase in body hair

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Tretinoin

· Trade Name
Vesanoid

· Generic Name
TRETINOIN

· Drug Class
Cancer medication

· How It Works
Medication induces differentiation and decreases proliferation of certain cells

· Serious Side Effects
heart disease
arrhythmia
high blood pressure
kidney failure
pancreatitis
hallucinations
depression
muscle breakdown
visual changes
hearing loss
thrombosis
thrombocytosis
inflammation of blood vessels

· Common Side Effects
nausea
vomiting
constipation
rash
dry skin
dry mucous membranes
headache
fever
edema
bone pain
hyperlipidemia
liver damage
shortness of breath
stomachache
weight changes
depression
chest discomfort
visual changes
anxiety
agitation
earache
diarrhea
flushing
itch
dizziness
paresthesias
hair loss
muscle pain
hypotension
insomnia
high blood pressure
confusion
dysuria
fluid imbalance
hallucinations
prostate hypertrophy

Read more – March 27, 2009

Vesanoid

· Trade Name
VESANOID

· Generic Name
Tretinoin

· Drug Class
Cancer medication

· How It Works
Medication induces differentiation and decreases proliferation of certain cells

· Serious Side Effects
heart disease
arrhythmia
high blood pressure
kidney failure
pancreatitis
hallucinations
depression
muscle breakdown
visual changes
hearing loss
thrombosis
thrombocytosis
inflammation of blood vessels

· Common Side Effects
nausea
vomiting
constipation
rash
dry skin
dry mucous membranes
headache
fever
edema
bone pain
hyperlipidemia
liver damage
shortness of breath
stomachache
weight changes
depression
chest discomfort
visual changes
anxiety
agitation
earache
diarrhea
flushing
itch
dizziness
paresthesias
hair loss
muscle pain
hypotension
insomnia
high blood pressure
confusion
dysuria
fluid imbalance
hallucinations
prostate hypertrophy

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Vincristine

· Trade Name
Oncovin

· Generic Name
VINCRISTINE

· Drug Class
Cancer medication

· How It Works
Medication inhibits cells from dividing

· Serious Side Effects
nerve toxicity
infertility
bone marrow suppression
peripheral neuropathy
bowel obstruction
cranial nerve paralysis
ear damage
seizures
allergic reactions
bronchospasm
heart attack

· Common Side Effects
hair loss
fatigue
constipation
weight loss
loss of appetite
tingling
urinary retention
diarrhea
dizziness
nausea
vomiting
unsteady gait
weakness

Read more – March 26, 2009

Oncovin

· Trade Name
ONCOVIN

· Generic Name
Vincristine

· Drug Class
Cancer medication

· How It Works
Medication inhibits cells from dividing

· Serious Side Effects
nerve toxicity
infertility
bone marrow suppression
peripheral neuropathy
bowel obstruction
cranial nerve paralysis
ear damage
seizures
allergic reactions
bronchospasm
heart attack

· Common Side Effects
hair loss
fatigue
constipation
weight loss
loss of appetite
tingling
urinary retention
diarrhea
dizziness
nausea
vomiting
unsteady gait
weakness

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Zolinza

· Trade Name
Vorinostat

· Generic Name
ZOLINZA

· Drug Class
Cancer medication

· How It Works
Medication stops cell growth or causes cell death by inhibiting cell enzyme

· Serious Side Effects
anemia
low platelet count
high blood glucose
dehydration
pulmonary embolism
deep venous thrombosis
heart attack
stroke
prolonged QT interval
squamous cell carcinoma
cholecystitis
allergic reactions
gastrointestinal bleed
urinary obstruction

· Common Side Effects
anemia
fatigue
diarrhea
constipation
nausea
vomiting
loss of appetite
weight loss
muscle spasms
hair loss
dry mouth
chills
dizziness
edema
headache
itch
cough
fever
high blood glucose

Read more – March 23, 2009

Warfarin

· Trade Name
WARFARIN

· Generic Name
Coumadin

· Drug Class
Anticoagulation medication
Blood thinner medication
Thrombolytic medication

· How It Works
Medication inhibits vitamin K-dependent coagulation factor synthesis (II, VII, IX, X, proteins C and S)
Medication inhibits the ability to make a blood clot

· Serious Side Effects
anemia
bleeding
hemorrhage
skin necrosis
tissue necrosis
gangrene
cholesterol embolism
fetal harm or death (possible if used during pregnancy)
allergic reactions
jaundice
hepatitis
vasculitis
syncope

· Common Side Effects
anemia
bleeding
bruising easily
stomach pain
vomiting
nausea
hair loss
diarrhea
gas
bloating
fatigue
lethargy
headache
dizziness
taste changes
itching
edema
rash
hives
fever
cold intolerance
paresthesias

Read more – March 21, 2009

Abraxane

· Trade Name
ABRAXANE

· Generic Name
Paclitaxel

· Drug Class
Cancer Medication

· How It Works
Medication inhibits cells from dividing

· Serious Side Effects
bone marrow uppression
increase risk of infection
damage to nerves
cranial nerve palsy
viral transmission risk
hypersensitivity reaction
slow heart rate, bradycardia
supraventricular tachycardia
cardiac arrest
stroke
thromboembolism
interstitial pneumonitis
pulmonary fibrosis
pneumothorax
gastrointestinal obstruction or perforation
paralytic ileus
pancreatitis
ischemic colitis
neutropenic colitis
hepatic necrosis
hepatic encephalopathy
cellulitis
phlebitis
skin fibrosis and necrosis
skin sloughing
toxic epidermal necrolysis
Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
radiation recall reactions
hand-foot syndrome

· Common Side Effects
hair loss
neutropenia
sensory neuropathy
abnormal ECG
asthenia
joint pain
muscle pain
elevated liver enzymes
anemia
infection
nausea
diarrhea
vomiting
dyspnea
visual disturbances
renal failure
fluid retention
mucositis
elevated bilirubin
cough
hypotension
thrombocytopenia
bleeding

Read more – February 5, 2009

Alopecia

• Alopecia is the disorder of excessive hair loss.

• Alopecia may result from:

bacterial or fungal infections of the scalp
chemical exposure to the scalp
physical trauma to the scalp or hair follicle
hair follicles that are excessively sensitive to testosterone (male pattern baldness)
autoimmune disorders such as Lupus and Alopecia areate
medications such as anti inflammatory drugs (Ibuprofen, aspirin) and chemotherapy
hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism
iron-deficiency anemia
pituitary insufficiencies

• New onset alopecia should be evaluated by your doctor.

Read more – November 12, 2008