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Dantrolene sodium, sold under the brand name Dantrium among others, is a postsynaptic muscle relaxant that lessens excitation-contraction coupling in muscle cells. [ 5 ] [ 6 ] [ 7 ] It achieves this by inhibiting Ca 2+ ions release from sarcoplasmic reticulum stores by antagonizing ryanodine receptors . [ 8 ]
Diclofenac, sold under the brand name Voltaren among others, is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to treat pain and inflammatory diseases such as gout. [6] [9] It can be taken orally (swallowed by mouth), inserted rectally as a suppository, injected intramuscularly, injected intravenously, applied to the skin topically, or through eye drops.
No drug has been shown to be better than another, and all of them have adverse effects, particularly dizziness and drowsiness. [ 14 ] [ 16 ] Concerns about possible abuse and interaction with other drugs, especially if increased sedation is a risk, further limit their use. [ 14 ]
This category contains those articles about the side effects of medications. Some side effects are not adverse. For example, the anti-depressant Welbutrin helps some to quit smoking. Other beneficial side effects of medications can be weight loss. A side effect of insulin is that it removes potassium ions from the blood stream and into cells.
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) is a rare [5] [6] but life-threatening reaction that can occur in response to antipsychotics (neuroleptic) or other drugs that block the effects of dopamine. [ 1 ] [ 7 ] Symptoms include high fever , confusion, rigid muscles, variable blood pressure, sweating, and fast heart rate. [ 1 ]
The most common side effects of tramadol in order of decreasing incidence are: [1] [2 ... Serious adverse effects are in bold. Very common (>10% frequency) ...
Critics have long argued that while studying the effects of Red Dye No. 3 in humans poses ethical and scientific challenges, its ban in cosmetics should have logically extended to the food supply.
Adverse effects on bone mineralization are a potential risk of pubertal suppression in gender dysphoric youth treated with GnRH agonists. [48] [72] To protect against lower bone density, doctors recommend exercise, calcium, and Vitamin D. [73] Despite their benefits, there are some considerations regarding the short-term use of puberty blockers.