General information The genera in the family of Brassicaceae ( Table 1 ) include various types of brassica (cabbage, broccoli, brussels sprouts, kale, kohlrabi, pak choi, rape, turnip), mustard, and cress. Table 1 Genera of Brassicaceae Alliaria (alliaria) Neobeckia (lake…
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General information Botulinum toxins A and B, which are produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum , are used for the treatment of facial rhytides (for example, lateral orbital wrinkles, lower eyelid wrinkles, and labial lines), by producing weakness or paralysis…
See also Endothelin receptor antagonists General information Bosentan is an endothelin-A and endothelin-B receptor antagonist. It is effective in pulmonary arterial hypertension [ , ] and has been marketed for this indication. The studies showed an improvement in exercise capacity…
See also Anticholinergic drugs General information Bornaprine, a synthetic quaternary ammonium compound, has been used as an anticholinergic drug in treating Parkinson’s disease [ , ]. It has also been used to treat hyperhidrosis [ ]. Its adverse effects are…
General information In the past, boric acid was falsely considered to be relatively non-toxic, and had an unwarranted reputation as a germicide. However, it is only bacteriostatic, even in a saturated aqueous solution, and can cause adverse reactions. Boric acid…
See also Herbal medicines General information The genera in the family of Boraginaceae ( Table 1 ) include bluebells, borage, comfrey, and forget-me-nots. Table 1 Genera of Boraginaceae Alkanna (alkanna) Amsinckia (fiddleneck) Anchusa (bugloss) Antiphytum (saucerflower) Argusia (sea rosemary) Asperugo…
General information There are various makes of meters used for measuring the blood glucose concentration. On occasion, some have been found to give false readings. In early June 1998, the manufacturers of SureStep blood glucose meters (LifeScan) announced that they…
General information Among the various adverse reactions to blood donation, vasovagal syncope and convulsive reactions are of concern to collection centers, as they may alarm potential first-time donors. First-time donors have a higher frequency of these reactions (1.7%) than repeat…
General information The most common adverse effect of routine blood transfusion is an incompatibility reaction. Massive blood transfusions can cause other adverse effects [ ]. Human error resulting in blood group mismatching is the leading cause of transfusion-related fatalities […