OrganizedWisdom Health - Drugs and Medications

Sore Knee After Injections of Synvisc

Jkg0679 — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:44:42 GMT

Patients may experience swelling and soreness of the knee after receiving injections of Synvisc.

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Meningococcal Conjugate Vaccine Schedule

CatherIN — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:24:21 GMT

The meningococcal conjugate vaccine is typically recommended to be given to children and adolescents who are eleven to twelve years of age as part of a routine vaccination schedule. If it is not given at this time, it is recommended to be given between the ages of thirteen and eighteen years. This vaccine is also recommended for individuals at high risk of exposure to meningococcal disease such as college students, international travelers, household contacts, and laboratory workers. The MCV4 (ddMenactra) version of the meningococcal conjugate vaccine is preferred for those between the ages of two and fifty-five years.

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Synvisc Injections for Rheumatoid Arthritis

Jkg0679 — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:12:21 GMT

While Synvisc injections are approved for the treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee, some health care providers also provide them to treat rheumatoid arthritis. There is little reliable information about Synvisc injections for rheumatoid arthritis.

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Success Rates With Relieving Knee Pain Using Synvisc Injections

Jkg0679 — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:01:30 GMT

Synvisc injections are most effective during the early stages of osteoarthritis of the knee, although improvement to the condition has been seen during all stages.

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Mmr Vaccine Guidelines

CatherIN — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:00:39 GMT

Children typically receive the MMR vaccine in two doses according to recommended guidelines. In some cases, it is recommended that adults receive at least one dose of the MMR vaccine.

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Fluvoxamine and Weight Gain

KenyottaE — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 20:41:40 GMT

A less common side effect of using fluvoxamine is weight gain.

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Pig DNA Decoded, May Help With Vaccines

AmyS — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 04:21:04 GMT

An international team of researchers has mapped the DNA of a domesticated pig. This may lead to improved vaccines against diseases like the swine flu.

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Antibiotic Use During Pregnancy and Birth Defects

AmyS — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 03:33:52 GMT

Researchers studied antibiotics in pregnancy and found common drugs used to treat urinary infections were associated with birth defects. Reassuringly, penicillin, the most-used antibiotic in early pregnancy, appears to be the safest. Mothers of babies with birth defects were more likely than mothers with healthy babies to report taking two types of antibiotics during pregnancy: sulfa drugs (brand names include Thiosulfil Forte and Bactrim) and urinary germicides called nitrofurantoins (brand names include Furadantin and Macrobid).

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Antipsychotics Cause Weight Gain in Kids

AmyS — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:06:06 GMT

A 12-week observational study reveals dramatic and rapid weight gain in children who take atypical antipsychotics. The study looked at four of the most common antipsychotic drugs used in children: Risperdal or risperidone, Zyprexa or olanzapine, Abilify or aripiprazole, and Seroquel or quetiapine. While the drugs can be life-saving, the researchers said, the long-term consequences of weight gain and metabolic effects mean "the widespread and increasing use of atypical antipsychotic medications in children and adolescents should be reconsidered."

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COPD and Portable Oxygen

SScroggins — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:48:38 GMT

Home oxygen therapy may be recommended for COPD patients in order to reduce shortness of breath and other COPD symptoms. Home oxygen is considered a drug and must be prescribed by the physician.

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