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  2. Traditional Chinese medicines derived from the human body

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    Bencao gangmu drug entries typically give the name used in the earliest materia medica reference, synonyms, explanations from earlier authors, information about preparing the drug, indications, effects, and prescriptions. [21] As an example of these human drug entries, compare Read's partial summary and Luo's full translation of 52.26. 433.

  3. Rofecoxib - Wikipedia

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    The therapeutic recommended dosages were 12.5, 25, and 50 mg with an approximate bioavailability of 93%. [12] [13] [14] Rofecoxib crossed the placenta and blood–brain barrier, [12] [13] [15] and took 1–3 hours to reach peak plasma concentration with an effective half-life (based on steady-state levels) around 17 hours.

  4. Alternative uses for placenta - Wikipedia

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    For more information about the ritual consumption of placenta see Placenta: Society and culture. Human and animal placentas are also used as a source of extracts for ingredients in various consumer products such as pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, hair care products, health tonics, and food products other than ritual consumption by the mother or family.

  5. Antiarthritics - Wikipedia

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    Methotrexate is commonly associated with dose-related toxic effects involving the bone marrow and gastrointestinal tract. [12] Folic acid may be given weekly to help diminish the frequency of side-effects. [12] Methotrexate is also associated with acute and chronic liver damage. Other adverse effects include: [12] Life-threatening Interstitial ...

  6. Xylazine - Wikipedia

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    In dogs, sheep, horses, and cattle, the half-life is very short: only 1.21– 5.97 minutes. Complete elimination of the drug can take up to 23 minutes in sheep and up to 49 minutes in horses. [1] [3] In young rats the half-life is one hour. [18] Xylazine has a large volume of distribution of V d = 1.9 – 2.5 for horses, cattle, sheep, and dogs ...

  7. Animal products in pharmaceuticals - Wikipedia

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    Sodium tallowate is a common soap ingredient derived from tallow—the fat of animals such as cattle and sheep. [31] A popular alternative to this ingredient is sodium palmate, which is derived from palm oil. [32] Soap is a pharmaceutical according to the United States Food and Drug Administration. [33]

  8. Gonadorelin - Wikipedia

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    Gonadorelin is available in a portable infusion pump that provides pulsatile subcutaneous administration of the drug. [7] [8] The usual dosage delivered is 5 to 20 μg of gonadorelin per pulse every 90 to 120 minutes. [7] [8] It is also available in solution form for intravenous or subcutaneous injection and as a nasal spray. [7]

  9. Tofacitinib - Wikipedia

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    Common side effects include diarrhea, headache, and high blood pressure. [10] Serious side effects may include infections, cancer , and pulmonary embolism . [ 10 ] [ 11 ] In 2019, the safety committee of the European Medicines Agency began a review of tofacitinib and recommended that doctors temporarily not prescribe the 10 mg twice-daily dose ...