Omeprazole, manufactured the trade names Prilosec and Losec, is a proton-pump inhibitor prescribed for the management of medical conditions such as: gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD); peptic ulcer disease; Zollinger-Ellison syndrome; and forms of esophagitis (erosive and eosinophilic). In some cases, omeprazole is also utilized as a prophylactic to prevent upper gastrointestinal bleeding in at-risk populations. …
Alpha lipoic acid (ALA), also known as thioctic acid, is an eight-carbon organosulfur compound derived from caprylic acid (octenoic acid). It is widely understood that alpha lipoic acid is manufactured endogenously within the human body and that its presence is essential for aerobic metabolism, or the means by which the body generates energy via breakdown …
Oolong tea is a traditional Chinese tea that remains popular throughout south China and Southeast Asia wherein it is referred to as “qingcha” or dark green tea. When translated from Chinese to English, the term “oolong tea” roughly means “black dragon tea.” Similar to both green and black tea, oolong tea is a product created …
Hydrochlorothiazide is a diuretic medication prescribed for the treatment of hypertension and edema (fluid accumulation and retention in bodily tissues) resulting from various medical conditions and prescription medications (e.g. corticosteroids). Other medical conditions for which hydrochlorothiazide is sometimes prescribed to treat include: congestive heart failure, diabetes insipidus, renal tubular acidosis, and kidney stones (as a …
Botox (onabotulinumtoxinA) is a purified toxin derived from fermentation of the anaerobic bacterium Clostridium botulinum type A. Most people are familiar with the cosmetic application of Botox whereby it is injected into facial muscles with the intent of reducing wrinkles, enhancing skin smoothness, and improving facial aesthetics. However, in addition to its cosmetic use, Botox …
Depakote (divalproex sodium) is a medication regularly prescribed for the management of epilepsy, bipolar disorder, and migraine headaches. Other medical conditions for which Depakote is occasionally utilized as a complementary (i.e. adjunct) therapy include: AIDS, cancer, dopamine dysregulation syndrome (associated with Parkinson’s disease), schizophrenia. Most who are familiar with this drug understand that Depakote (divalproex …
Propranolol, sometimes referred to as “Inderal” (brand name), is a non-cardioselective sympatholytic beta blocker that was first synthesized by British scientist James Black in 1964. As a non-selective beta blocker, propranolol prevents endogenous catecholamines (e.g. norepinephrine and epinephrine) from activating Beta-1 and Beta-2 adrenergic receptors within the CNS (central nervous system) and PNS (peripheral nervous …