Uses Rx for liver disease (e.g., liver congestion, hepatitis, jaundice) Rx for gallbladder disease Rx for appendicitis Rx for fluid retention (diuretic) Rx for appetite stimulate Less commonly used for mastitis, heartburn, boils, fevers, heart failure, among other uses Dietary…
Uses Many cranberry juice consumers are aware of a beneficial link between cranberry juice and the prevention of UTIs. High in polyphenol activity. Potentially beneficial for prevention of upper GI ulcers, reducing the risks of CV disease, and improving oral…
Uses Commonly used by midwives as a uterine stimulant and for induction of labor. Major uses, therefore, include (1) inducing labor; (2) as an emmenagogue; (3) as an antispasmodic; and (4) as an abortifacient. Properties also include anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, diuretic,…
Uses CHD and hypercholesterolemia. BPH and prostatitis. Gallstones. Enhances sexual activity. Prevents colon cancer. Boosts immune system. Topically for treating wounds and burns. Migraine headache, chronic fatigue syndrome, and symptoms of menopause. Asthma, allergies, bronchitis, SLE, and alopecia. Areas of…
Uses Testosterone replacement therapy Treatment of hypogonadal men Age-related sarcopenia HIV-related muscle wasting Increase in bone mineral density Prevention of age-related frailty and falls Perioperative Risks Coagulopathy Polycythemia You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access…
Uses To prevent bleeding due to fibrinolysis after surgery or trauma (cardiac surgery with and without cardiopulmonary bypass; liver transplantation; orthopedic surgery including spine; GU surgery; peripartum hemorrhage). Bleeding can be diagnosed clinically or via lab tests (prolonged thrombin time,…
Uses Clinical indications for thrombolysis in treatment of pulmonary embolism, acute ischemic stroke, acute MI, and occluded central venous access devices. MI: Administration as soon as possible from symptom onset Stroke: Administration within 3 h from onset of symptoms Rapid…
Uses Administered PO (most common), IV (fewer side effects), IM (rare, painful), topically (eyes only). Original broad-spectrum antibiotic with activity against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria; species of Chlamydia, Rickettsia, and Mycoplasma (in adults); some protozoa. One of few agents active…
Risk Up to 40% of pts may be undernourished on admission to hospital, and two-thirds of all pts lose weight during hospital stay. 60% of elderly pts are malnourished at discharge. More than 376,000 people depend on TPN per year…
Uses For treatment of manic episodes of bipolar disorder and some schizoaffective disorders. Approved for maintenance therapy to help prevent episodes of mania or depression. As an augmenting agent for antidepressants. Has also been used to treat aggression, PTSD, and…