What is Nuplazid (pimavanserin), and how is it used? Nuplazid is indicated for the treatment of hallucinations and delusions associated with Parkinson’s disease psychosis. What are the side effects of Nuplazid (pimavanserin)? WARNING Elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis treated with antipsychotic drugs are at an increased risk of death. Nuplazid is not approved for the …
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Metoprolol vs. losartan: What’s the difference? Metoprolol and losartan are used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Metoprolol is also used to treat heart pain (angina), congestive heart failure, hyperthyroidism, abnormal heart rhythms, some neurologic conditions, and to prevent migraine headaches. Brand names for metoprolol include Lopressor and Toprol XL. A brand name for losartan is Cozaar. Metoprolol and losartan …
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Metoprolol vs. labetalol: What’s the difference? Metoprolol and labetalol are beta-blockers (beta-adrenergic blocking agents) used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Metoprolol is also used to treat heart pain (angina), congestive heart failure, hyperthyroidism, abnormal heart rhythms, and some neurologic conditions, and to prevent migraine headaches. Brand names for metoprolol include Lopressor and Toprol XL. Side effects of metoprolol and …
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Metoprolol vs. propranolol: What’s the difference? Metoprolol and propranolol are beta-blockers used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), heart pain (angina), abnormal heart rhythms, and some neurologic conditions. Metoprolol is also used to treat congestive heart failure and hyperthyroidism, and to prevent migraine headaches. Brand names for metoprolol include Lopressor and Toprol XL. Brand names for propranolol include Hemangeol, Inderal, …
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Metoprolol vs. diltiazem: What’s the difference? Metoprolol and diltiazem are used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), heart pain (angina), and abnormal heart rhythms. Metoprolol is also used to treat congestive heart failure, hyperthyroidism, and some neurologic conditions, and to prevent migraine headaches. Brand names for metoprolol include Lopressor and Toprol XL. Brand names for diltiazem include Cardizem, Cardizem CD, …
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Metoprolol vs. clonidine: What’s the difference? Metoprolol and clonidine are used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Metoprolol is also used to treat heart pain (angina), congestive heart failure, hyperthyroidism, abnormal heart rhythms, some neurologic conditions, and to prevent migraine headaches. Brand names for metoprolol include Lopressor and Toprol XL. Brand names for clonidine include Catapres and Catapres-TTS. Metoprolol and …
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Metoprolol vs. atenolol: What’s the difference? Metoprolol and atenolol are beta-blockers used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), heart pain (angina), congestive heart failure, hyperthyroidism, abnormal heart rhythms, and some neurologic conditions. Metoprolol is also used to prevent migraine headaches. Brand names for metoprolol include Lopressor and Toprol XL. A brand name for atenolol is Tenormin. Side effects of metoprolol …
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Hydroxyzine vs. hydralazine: What’s the difference? Hydroxyzine is an antihistamine with anticholinergic (drying) and sedative properties that is used to treat itching caused by various allergic reactions. Hydroxyzine is also used to treat anxiety and tension, to induce sedation prior to or after anesthesia, and to treat nausea, vomiting, and alcohol withdrawal. Hydralazine is used to treat hypertension (high blood …
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Hydroxyzine vs. Valium: What’s the difference? Hydroxyzine and Valium (diazepam) are used to treat anxiety and alcohol withdrawal. Hydroxyzine is also used to treat itching caused by various allergic reactions, to induce sedation prior to or after anesthesia, and to treat nausea and vomiting. Valium is also used to treat seizures, for relief of muscle spasms in some neurological diseases, …
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What is lidocaine w/prilocaine cream, and how does it work (mechanism of action)? Lidocaine and prilocaine is a topical anesthetic cream. Lidocaine and prilocaine enter through the skin and block pain receptors in nerve endings. Lidocaine and prilocaine reduce conduction of nerve impulses by interrupting the transfer of sodium ions across the membranes of nerve cells. This results in a …
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