Medical Reference for Common OTC Prescription and Drugs

Synopsis of Important Principles The main aim of anaesthesia is the prevention of pain during surgery and at other times. Anaesthesia involves a balanced approach, in which the individual patient’s psyche and pathophysiology are taken into account and drugs are used to modify and control any aspect as required. The decision to use a particular [...]

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Cathartics and Enemas Although the use of cathartics and enemas is traditional, these measures are most unlikely to reduce absorption since this usually occurs rap­idly in the upper small intestine. They can only add to the misery and discomfort of the patient Efficacy in removal of drug has never been es­tablished. In one recent study, [...]

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