The use of medications during pregnancy should always be done only under the guidance of an obstetrician, as most medications have the potential to cause problems during pregnancy and even result in an abortion. Medications such as thalidomide, atorvastatin or isotretinoin are completely contraindicated during pregnancy because they can cause damage or malformations to the […]
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Remedies for pelvic inflammatory disease are mainly antibiotics, such as doxycycline, ceftriaxone or metronidazole, as they act by preventing the multiplication or killing of bacteria or protozoa, responsible for causing pelvic inflammatory disease, and can be used at home or in a hospital environment. Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is an infection that begins in the […]
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There are some medications that can induce depression as a side effect. Generally, this effect only happens in a small percentage of people and, in these cases, the medicine must be replaced, by the doctor, with another that has the same action, but does not induce this side effect. The mechanism of action by which […]
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There are some medications that can induce depression as a side effect. Generally, this effect only happens in a small percentage of people and, in these cases, the medicine must be replaced, by the doctor, with another that has the same action, but does not induce this side effect. The mechanism of action by which […]
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Medications prohibited during pregnancy can cause fetal malformation or miscarriage and, therefore, it is important that if treatment is necessary during pregnancy, the obstetrician is consulted. According to the FDA (Food and Drug Administration), medications can be classified according to their risk to pregnancy, with those classified as risk X being those medications that should […]
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Medications prohibited during pregnancy can cause fetal malformation or miscarriage and, therefore, it is important that if treatment is necessary during pregnancy, the obstetrician is consulted. According to the FDA (Food and Drug Administration), medications can be classified according to their risk to pregnancy, with those classified as risk X being those medications that should […]
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Some laxative medicines, such as lactulose, glycerin suppositories and sorbitol, may be recommended by the pediatrician for the treatment of constipation in babies, as they help to soften feces and increase bowel movements, facilitating the elimination of feces and relieving symptoms of constipation such as colic, hard and dry stools. Constipation is a very common […]
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Treatment for depression usually involves the use of antidepressant medications, such as fluoxetine or paroxetine, for example, as well as psychotherapy sessions with a psychologist, as it helps to better deal with emotions and resolve conflicts. However, it is very important to complement treatment with alternative and natural therapies, such as leisure activities, walking outdoors, […]
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The most effective medicine to treat syphilis is benzathine penicillin, which must always be administered in the form of an injection and the dose varies depending on the stage of the disease. It is important that the treatment is carried out according to the doctor’s instructions to ensure the elimination of the bacteria and, thus, […]
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Vulvovaginitis can be treated using medicines in the form of tablets or ointments, such as metronidazole, amoxicillin, fluconazole or clotrimazole, for example, which varies according to the cause of vulvovaginitis. Vulvovaginitis is an inflammation and infection in the vulva and vagina caused by allergies, bacteria, viruses, fungi or protozoa, as in the case of bacterial […]
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