by Vladimire Herard, M.S. | Sep 6, 2014 | NEWS
Nexium treats stomach and esophagus problems such as acid reflux and ulcers. Known as the generic drug esomeprazole magnesium, the drug decreases the amount of acid the stomach makes. It relieves symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing and cough. Nexium...
by Vladimire Herard, M.S. | Sep 6, 2014 | NEWS
Synthroid treats hypothyroidism, or an underactive thyroid, goiters or thyroid cancer. Also known as the generic drug levothyroxine, it replaces or provides more thyroid hormone, which is produced by the thyroid gland. Low thyroid hormone levels take place on their...
by Vladimire Herard, M.S. | Sep 6, 2014 | NEWS
Lexapro treats depression and anxiety. Known as the generic drug, Escitalopram, it functions by aiding in restoring the balance of serotonin in the brain. The drug belongs to a class known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI). It may improve a patient’s...
by Vladimire Herard, M.S. | Sep 6, 2014 | NEWS
Singulair targets wheezing and shortness of breath caused by asthma and reduces the number of asthma attacks. Known also as the generic drug, Montelukast, the drug decreases the number of rescue inhaler usages. It can be used also before exercise to prevent breathing...
by Vladimire Herard, M.S. | Sep 6, 2014 | NEWS
(NOTE: PharmPsych.com is featuring the first 10 of 200 of the most common prescription medicine brands reflected in Google’s app for Rx drug flash cards. The flash cards and the app were developed as visual aids to instruct medical students on modern drugs. In a...
by Vladimire Herard, M.S. | Aug 29, 2014 | NEWS
Families spent about the same amount on college this year as they did last year and, to do so, they took out less money in federal or private loans than they did the year before and paid more out of pocket. In the process, parents ended up paying nearly half of the...
