Omeprazole is a medication prescribed for the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD); peptic ulcer disease; erosive esophagitis; eosinophilic esophagitis; Zollinger-Ellilson syndrome; and medical conditions associated with gastric acid hypersecretion. In some cases, omeprazole may also be utilized for the prophylaxis of upper gastrointestinal bleeding (in at-risk populations) and as an adjunct treatment for H. …
Caffeine is a central nervous system stimulant [of the methylxanthine classification] and is the single most consumed psychoactive substance worldwide. According to the University of Villanova, over 90% of adults in the United States consume on a daily basis. What’s more, over 50% of American adults ingest over 300 mg of caffeine daily – usually …
Xanax (Alprazolam) is a medication [of the benzodiazepine classification] commonly prescribed as a treatment for neuropsychiatric conditions such as: panic disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, and social anxiety disorder. On occasion, Xanax is also prescribed off-label for the management of nausea due to chemotherapy. Furthermore, Xanax is frequently pursued illicitly for the sake of recreational intoxication. …
Adderall is a psychostimulant medication [of the phenethylamine classification] comprised of multiple amphetamine isomers: dextroamphetamine (~75%) and levoamphetamine (~25%). In medical settings, Adderall is frequently prescribed for the management of ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder) and narcolepsy. Less commonly, Adderall is utilized off-label as an adjunct in the management of refractory neuropsychiatric disorders such as: chronic fatigue …
Lexapro (Escitalopram) is a selective-serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) prescribed for the management of numerous neuropsychiatric conditions, including: major depressive disorder; generalized anxiety disorder; social anxiety disorder; obsessive-compulsive disorder; and panic disorder. Occasionally, Lexapro is sometimes prescribed off-label as an intervention for premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and seasonal affective disorder. Although Lexapro is very similar to the …
Pantoprazole is a medication prescribed to treat: erosive esophagitis associated with GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease); gastric acid hypersecretory conditions like Zollinger-Ellison syndrome; and gastric ulceration induced by Helicobacter pylori infection. The medication was originally synthesized in 1985 and received FDA approval in 2000 throughout the United States under the brand name “Protonix.” Research indicates that, …
Zoloft (Sertraline) is a selective-serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) prescribed for a variety of medical conditions, including: major depressive disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, and social anxiety disorder. On occasion, Zoloft is even used off-label to help manage symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS), body dysmorphic disorder, vascular headaches, and premature ejaculation. Though the effectiveness of Zoloft …