Category : Medications & Drugs : Health & Medical

Vitamin A Side Effects

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Vitamins are essential to a health body. However, even too much of a good thing may be harmful. The recommended daily allowance (RDA) of vitamin A is 2,600 IU for children and up to 5,000 for adults. Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin that promotes healthy skin, hair, bones and aids in repairing ti

Ashwagandha Uses

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The use of aswagandha , a principal herb in the Indian system of Ayurvedic medicine, goes back more than 2,500 years. This herb is classified as an adaptogen, a substance that provides energy, helps the body handle stress and relieves fatigue. Its most common applications are based on its long histo

How Chantix Works

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How Smoking WorksWhen you smoke, the nicotine in the cigarette enters your body and makes its way to receptors in your brain. When these receptors receive the nicotine, they tell the brain to release a chemical called dopamine. Dopamine is one of the chemicals in the brain that causes you...

Side Effects of Tavist

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Tavist is a non-prescription antihistamine used for the treatment of allergies (such as hay fever) and their various symptoms, including runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, itching eyes, skin rash and hives. Tavist can also be used to treat the common cold. As with any medication or nutritional suppl

Classes of Narcotics

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In the legal system, narcotics refer to illegal drugs that have a high potential for abuse. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) divides drugs into classifications based on potential for abuse and medical use. These categories are referred to as "Schedules" and range from schedule I to...