Higher dementia risk linked to more use of common drugs
(Group Health Research Institute) A large study links a significantly increased risk for developing dementia, including Alzheimer's disease, to taking commonly used medications with anticholinergic effects at higher doses or for a longer time. Many older people take these medications, which include nonprescription diphenhydramine (Benadryl). JAMA Internal Medicine published the report, called 'Cumulative Use of Strong Anticholinergic Medications and Incident Dementia.' (Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science)
Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science - January 26, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
Benadryl / Diphenhydramine Side Effects
Catalogue of side effects for the medication Diphenhydramine / Benadryl. (Source: About.com Bipolar Disorder)
Source: About.com Bipolar Disorder - January 23, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Authors: bipolar.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: news
5 Ways to Soothe Anxious Dogs
Pets can become stressed for several different reasons. From new roommates to fireworks to long travel hours, dogs react to changes in their environment similar to how we do.
Many types of canine anxiety problems exist. Separation anxiety can occur when a dog is left alone for long periods of time. When dogs become fearful of loud noises, like thunderstorms, they are experiencing noise anxiety. Motion sickness and travel anxiety are possible for dogs, too, and you may think twice before keeping your dog in a crate as their frustration can lead to confinement anxiety.
Because dogs are sensitive to their physical and emo...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - November 29, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
The hidden hazards of cold medicines
Over-the-counter remedies come in handy
when the common cold strikes. But it's important to remember that the remedies are
still medications that can interact with other drugs and interfere with
existing health problems, reports the November 2014 Harvard Health Letter.
"I think people underestimate
these medications because they can get them without a prescription," says
Laura Carr, a pharmacist at Harvard-affiliated Massachusetts General Hospital.
It's important to read the list of active
ingredients of any medication before taking it, even if it's something bought over
the counter. Not sure what the ingredients do? Ask a...
Source: New Harvard Health Information - October 30, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
New cough study demonstrates diphenhydramine to inhibit cough reflex with Dr. Cocoa form
(Robin Leedy & Associates, Inc.) Dr. Peter Dicpinigaitis will be explaining the cough study results that show diphenhydramine's efficacy for cough symptom relief at the infirst Healthcare/Dr. Cocoa for Children exhibit booth (No. 1521) at this week's American Academy of Pediatrics Annual Meeting, Oct. 11-14, in San Diego. Dr. Dicpinigaitis will formally present the findings during these times:Saturday, Oct. 11, at 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m., and Sunday, Oct. 12, at 10:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - October 11, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
Supreme Court stays Bombay High Court drug price order in favour of Pfizer
The SC has stayed a Bombay HC order that told the govt to review its direction to drug maker Pfizer to cap prices of cough syrup Benadryl. (Source: The Economic Times Healthcare and Biotech News)
Source: The Economic Times Healthcare and Biotech News - August 9, 2014 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
diphenhydramine, Benadryl
Title: diphenhydramine, BenadrylCategory: MedicationsCreated: 4/17/1999 8:41:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 7/28/2014 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Allergies General)
Source: MedicineNet Allergies General - July 28, 2014 Category: Allergy & Immunology Source Type: news
How Much Cetirizine Can Be Used?
Discussion
Antihistamine medications have been available for over 70 years. The original H1-antihistamines, while effective in treated allergic rhinitis, urticaria and other allergic problems, easily penetrated the blood-brain barrier and caused somnolence. The newer, second generation H1-antihistamines have much less somnolent side effects because of poor penetrance.
Fexofenadine (Allegra®), desloratadine (Claritin®) and levocetirizine (Zyrtec®) are commonly used H1-antihistamines in the US today. Previously Astemazole (Hismanal®) and Terfanadine (Seldane®) were used but were withdrawn because of prob...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - July 7, 2014 Category: Pediatrics Authors: pediatriceducationmin Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
Spring Cleaning Your Medicine Cabinet
BOSTON (CBS) – When you think spring cleaning, most think about cleaning out their closets, washing the windows or scrubbing the floors.
Add cleaning out your medicine cabinet to that list.
“I think it’s a good idea if people look in their medicine cabinets at least once a year,” Dr. Nancy Keating, a primary care physician at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, told WBZ-TV
She says for years, we’ve been telling people to get rid of any expired medications.
It turns out, they may be good past their expiration date.
“Most drugs actually are stable and able to be used especially if they’ve be...
Source: WBZ-TV - Breaking News, Weather and Sports for Boston, Worcester and New Hampshire - May 26, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: miketoole Tags: Consumer Health Local News Seen On WBZ-TV Syndicated Local Watch Listen CBS Boston Dr. Mallika Marshall Dr. Nancy Keating Medicine Cabinet Source Type: news
What is in the Differential Diagnosis of Purpura?
Discussion
Children presenting with rashes are common but certain characteristics may be concerning such as descriptions of petechiae or purpura. Purpura are characterized by non-blanching skin lesions between 3-10 mm in size that are caused by bleeding into the skin. Usually they are reddish-purplish hence the name purpura coming from the Latin word. Non-blanching lesions that are 10 mm are ecchymosis.
Henoch-Schönlein purpura (HSP) is a generalized vasculitis that commonly involves the gastrointestinal tract, kidneys, skin and joints, and is especially seen in children 2-11 years old. Classically HSP presents with ...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - May 5, 2014 Category: Pediatrics Authors: pediatriceducationmin Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
What are the healthiest options for my baby’s first solid foods?
By Carolyn Sax, MD, a primary care physician with the Pediatric Physicians’ Organization at Children’s and practices at Hyde Park Pediatrics in Hyde Park, Mass.
In an effort to prevent food allergies, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has recommended introducing white rice cereal as an infant’s first food for years. Bland rice cereal was felt to be unlikely to cause digestive problems or allergies. Doctors suggested delaying a baby’s exposure to some of the more common food allergy triggers—milk, eggs, fish and nuts—until a child is between 1 and 3 years old, because they worried that exposure too ea...
Source: Thrive, Children's Hospital Boston - March 11, 2014 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Guest Blogger Tags: All posts feeding difficulties infants Source Type: news
What Causes Acute Urticaria?
Discussion
Urticaria or hives is a systemic disease with cutaneous results. An agent triggers a histamine reaction with cutaneous pruritic lesions being the result. Urticaria usually has intact, erythematous lesions with a papular component that is usually paler in color. Lesions are of various sizes and wax and wane. The lesions may coalesce and blanch with pressure. Scratches and excoriations may be seen. Bullae can be seen in certain circumstances.
Evaluation for systemic reaction is important such as hoarseness, stridor, wheezing, difficulty breathing, arrhythmias, difficulty swallowing or tingling. Acute urticaria is...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - December 2, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Authors: pediatriceducationmin Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
New Sleep Articles Available from November
This month's articles include content on treatments for insomnia, including how to stop racing thoughts at night and the treatment called cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBTI). Consider why older people may not want to use over-the-counter sleeping pills that contain diphenhydramine. You can learn how to change filters on your CPAP machine. Discover the relationship between the sudden painless vision loss of anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (AION) and obstructive sleep apnea. If you are pondering a job change, review 10 reasons to consider a career in sleep medicine. Finally, continue to expand your vocabulary...
Source: About Sleep Disorders - November 30, 2013 Category: Sleep Medicine Source Type: news
Lipid rescue therapy can interfere with critical lab values
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Caution with interpreting laboratory results after lipid rescue therapy. Punja M et al. Am J Emerg Med 2013 Oct;1536.e1-1536.e1
Reference (No abstract available)
This case report describes a 54-year-old man who presented to the emergency department after ingesting a suicidal ingestion of diphenhydramine, amitriptyline, and acetaminophen (APAP). On arrival the patient had evidence of cardiotoxicity with unstable vital signs and a prolonged QRS interval (136 msec). His initial aspartate aminotransferase (AST) level was elevated (138 U/L).
After treatment with sodium bicarbonate, N-acetylcysteine (NAC), an...
Source: The Poison Review - November 13, 2013 Category: Toxicology Authors: Leon Tags: Medical amylase antidote aspartate intralipid laboratory error lipase lipid emulsion lipid rescue therapy pancreatitis transaminase Source Type: news
We're a nation of night owls - because we're ADDICTED to the using the internet while in bed
The survey carried out by Nytol also revealed that 21 per cent of people go online when they are in bed because they are scared of 'missing out'. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - August 28, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
