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Side effects may include abdominal pain, vomiting, headache, and feeling tired. [2] While normal doses are deemed safe in pregnancy and breastfeeding, the safety of larger doses is unclear. [3] Greater care should be taken in those with kidney problems. [2] Zinc is an essential mineral in people as well as other animals. [4]
Zinc sulfate is used to supply zinc in animal feeds, fertilizers, toothpaste, and agricultural sprays. Zinc sulfate, [6] like many zinc compounds, can be used to control moss growth on roofs. [7] Zinc sulfate can be used to supplement zinc in the brewing process. Zinc is a necessary nutrient for optimal yeast health and performance, although it ...
Zinc deficiency affects the skin and gastrointestinal tract; brain and central nervous system, immune, skeletal, and reproductive systems. Zinc deficiency in humans is caused by reduced dietary intake, inadequate absorption, increased loss, or increased body system use. The most common cause is reduced dietary intake.
Donepezil, sold under the brand name Aricept among others, is a medication used to treat dementia of the Alzheimer's type. [3][4][8] It appears to result in a small benefit in mental function and ability to function. [9] Use, however, has not been shown to change the progression of the disease. [10]
Anticholinergics (anticholinergic agents) are substances that block the action of the acetylcholine (ACh) neurotransmitter at synapses in the central and peripheral nervous system. [1][2] These agents inhibit the parasympathetic nervous system by selectively blocking the binding of ACh to its receptor in nerve cells.
Memantine, sold under the brand name Namenda among others, is a medication used to slow the progression of moderate-to-severe Alzheimer's disease. [ 10 ][ 11 ][ 8 ] It is taken by mouth. [ 10 ][ 8 ] Common side effects include headache, constipation, sleepiness, and dizziness. [ 10 ][ 11 ] Severe side effects may include blood clots, psychosis ...
Zinc toxicity is a medical condition involving an overdose on, or toxic overexposure to, zinc. Such toxicity levels have been seen to occur at ingestion of greater than 50 mg of zinc. [ 1 ][unreliable medical source?] Excessive absorption of zinc can suppress copper and iron absorption.
Certain lithium compounds, also known as lithium salts, are used as psychiatric medication, [4] primarily for bipolar disorder and for major depressive disorder. [4] Lithium is taken orally (by mouth). [4] Common side effects include increased urination, shakiness of the hands, and increased thirst. [4]