Pro re nata is a Latin phrase meaning “in the circumstances” or “as the circumstance arises” (literally “for the thing born”). In medical terminology, it is often abbreviated PRN or P.R.N. What is PRN slang? as needed; as the circumstances require. What PNR means? PNR is the abbreviation of PassengerRead More →

Schedule I: no acceptable medical use (e.g., heroin, peyote, ecstasy, marijuana*) Schedule II/IIN: drugs with a high potential for abuse, dependence, or addiction (e.g., morphine, opium, codeine, amphetamine, barbiturates) Can a mental health practitioner prescribe medication? Psychiatric or mental health nurse practitioners can provide assessment, diagnosis and therapy for mentalRead More →

Interactions between your drugs No interactions were found between passion flower and Zoloft. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. Does passionflower affect serotonin? In animals, passionflower is known to enhance spatial memory and reduce stress while decreasing serotonin levels. In a study doneRead More →

lotions. creams. gels. pastes. ointments. transdermal patches. powders. What is topical agent example? 1.2. Examples of drugs delivered topically include corticosteroids, antifungals, antivirals, antibiotics, antiseptics, local anesthetics, and antineoplastics. How do topical medications work? What are topical medications? Topical medications are medications applied onto the body to treat various ailments.Read More →

Medications Affect the Clotting Process Aspirin. Clopidogrel (Plavix) Dipyridamole (Persantine) Prasugrel (Effient) Ticagrelor (Brilinta) Ticlopidine (Ticlid) Can medication cause DVT? Certain medications (eg, birth control pills, hormone replacement therapy, tamoxifen, thalidomide, erythropoietin). The risk of a blood clot is further increased in people who use one of these medications andRead More →

The VA pharmacy service provides prescription benefits to veterans enrolled in the VA health care system. Can I get an outside prescription filled at the VA? Your VA provider must agree with your private doctor’s treatment plan before ordering any medications. Your VA provider is not allowed to rewrite prescriptionsRead More →

And long-term use has been proven to create a lifetime of physical and mental damage, a fact ignored by psychiatrists. Common and well-documented side effects of psychiatric drugs include mania, psychosis, hallucinations, depersonalization, suicidal ideation, heart attack, stroke and sudden death. Are psychiatric drugs beneficial for or detrimental to longRead More →