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Generally, drugs outlined within the ATC code A10 should be included in this category. Please see WP:PHARM:CAT for more information. Wikimedia Commons has media related to Anti-diabetic drugs .
Tapentadol is used for the treatment of moderate to severe pain for both acute (following e.g. injury or surgery) and chronic musculoskeletal pain. [29] It is also specifically indicated for controlling the pain of diabetic neuropathy when around-the-clock opioid medication is required.
In contrast, prescription drugs require a prescription from a doctor or other health care professional and should only be used by the prescribed individual. [4] Some drugs may be legally classified as over-the-counter (i.e. no prescription is required), but may only be dispensed by a pharmacist after an assessment of the patient's needs or the ...
Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors are used to establish greater glycemic control over hyperglycemia in diabetes mellitus type 2, particularly with regard to postprandial hyperglycemia. The intake of a single dose before a meal containing complex carbohydrates clearly suppresses the glucose spike and may decrease the postprandial hyperglycemia ...
An enlarged prostate is common in older men and typically carries symptoms of lower urinary tract problems, which can become bladder problems over time. Tadalafil is typically taken daily for BPH.
Over-the-counter counseling (or OTC counseling) refers to the counseling that a pharmacist may provide on the subject of initiating, modifying, or stopping an over-the-counter (OTC) drug product. [1] OTC counseling requires an assessment of the patient's self-care concerns and drug-related needs.
Pioglitazone, sold under the brand name Actos among others, is an anti-diabetic medication used to treat type 2 diabetes. [3] It may be used with metformin, a sulfonylurea, or insulin. [3] [4] Use is recommended together with exercise and diet. [4] It is not recommended in type 1 diabetes. [4] It is taken by mouth. [4]
The supplements we just went over don’t have the same requirements as drugs approved by the FDA (U.S. Food and Drug Administration), like Fluoxetine (Prozac) or Sertraline (Zoloft).