General information Adenosine and adenosine triphosphate (ATP), its phosphorylated derivative, have been used to treat acute paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardias and adenosine has also been used in the diagnosis of narrow-and broad-complex tachycardias [ ]. Several reviews of the clinical pharmacology,…
General information Ademetionine ( S -adenosylmethionine) has anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects in animals. Convincing evidence of these effects in man is still lacking. You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become…
General information Adefovir is an adenine analogue reverse transcriptase inhibitor. While it has activity against both HIV and hepatitis B, its use in HIV infection is limited by nephrotoxicity due to the high doses needed [ ]. The dose used…
See also Monoclonal antibodies General information Adalimumab, a fully human monoclonal antibody, is the third commercially available TNF alfa antagonist for patients with rheumatoid arthritis for whom previous treatment with disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs has failed. Adalimumab has been approved alone…
General information Activated charcoal is a standard therapy for gut decontamination after self-poisoning. It has two uses. If given within an hour or two after acute self-poisoning it can adsorb the drug and prevent it from being absorbed; in this…
General information Local biocompatibility Although polymerized polymethylmethacrylate is a biocompatible material, it is not biocompatible during the brief time it takes to set, during which it releases 130 calories/gram and can cause a rise in temperature up to 120 °C.…
See also Antihistamines General information Acrivastine is a second-generation antihistamine that has not been the subject of recent studies; earlier work was insufficient to substantiate statements that it was non-sedating. You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for…
See also Disinfectants and antiseptics General information Acrisorcin (aminoacridine 4-hexylresorcinolate) has been used in the treatment of tinea versicolor [ ] and for induction of abortion in mid-trimester pregnancies. You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full…
See also Herbal medicines General information Acorus calamus was originally classified as a member of the arum family (Araceae), but is now designated as belonging to its own family, the Acoraceae, of which it is the only member. You’re Reading…
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