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Understanding Sleep Issues After Taking Sleep Medications

Sleep aids before bedtime I took one tablet of Ropinirole and one tablet of Ulotaront, and I used to fall asleep within 10 minutes and sleep through the night. However, since July 21, I have suddenly been unable to sleep or have difficulty sleeping every night. What could be the ...

Dr. Qiu Fuqiang reply Pharmacology
Hello Saju! I am Fuqiang. I wonder if there were any changes in your routine or diet at the beginning of July? If so, it could potentially affect your sleep quality! You can proactively discuss this with your attending physician during your next appointment, allowing the doctor t...

Does Taking Transamin Once Daily Delay Menstrual Periods?

Transamin Does taking Trasamin once a day cause a delay in menstruation? Thank you.

Dr. Qiu Fuqiang reply Pharmacology
Hello, I apologize for the delay in responding to your question! Taking Trasamin once a day will not cause a delay in your menstrual period! I hope you can return to the obstetrics and gynecology department for a diagnosis and to identify the underlying cause of your delayed mens...

Understanding the Efficacy and Side Effects of Doxycycline and Ofloxacin

Inquiry about drug efficacy? Hello, I have urethritis, and my doctor initially prescribed doxycycline 100 mg and phenazopyridine, then switched to ofloxacin. Can you explain the efficacy and side effects of these medications? I have a history of chronic stomach pain; should I tak...

Dr. Qiu Fuqiang reply Pharmacology
(1) Doxycycline: [Indications] Treatment of bacterial infections [Clinical Uses] Doxycycline is a tetracycline antibiotic used to treat inflammation caused by bacterial infections, including pneumonia, urethritis, Lyme arthritis, acne, and sexually transmitted infections. It can ...

Understanding Ciprofloxacin: Uses, Effects, and Resistance Concerns

Inquiry about drug efficacy and side effects? Hello, I had a semen analysis, and the culture showed moderate mixed growth of Morganella morganii isolated. The doctor prescribed ciprofloxacin. What conditions does this medication treat? What are its effects and side effects? Is th...

Dr. Qiu Fuqiang reply Pharmacology
Indications: Respiratory infections, otitis media, sinusitis, ocular infections, kidney and urinary tract infections (including lymphadenitis), abdominal infections (including peritonitis), skin and soft tissue infections, osteomyelitis, joint infections, and bacteremia caused by...

Understanding Ciprofloxacin: Uses, Side Effects, and Resistance Risks

Please inquire about side effects? I have discomfort in my urethra, and my doctor prescribed ciprofloxacin. Is this an antibiotic, and what conditions does it treat? What are its side effects, and is there a risk of developing antibiotic resistance? Can it be taken long-term?

Dr. Qiu Fuqiang reply Pharmacology
Indications: Respiratory infections, otitis media, sinusitis, ocular infections, renal and urinary tract infections (including prostatitis), abdominal infections (including peritonitis), skin and soft tissue infections, osteomyelitis, joint infections, and bacteremia caused by ba...

Identifying Medications: White Round Pills with Imprints 22 and ST

Inquiry about the appearance of the medication and its ingredients? 1. White round tablet, one side has a score line, the other side has the Arabic numeral 22. 2. White round tablet, one side has a score line, the other side has the uppercase letters ST.

Dr. Qiu Fuqiang reply Pharmacology
Hello Tina, I am a pharmacist from Changhua Hospital's Pharmacy Department. My name is Chiu Fu-Chiang, and here are the responses to your inquiries: 1. The white round pill with a score on one side and the Arabic numeral "2" on the other side: - English drug na...

Understanding Ciprofloxacin: Uses, Side Effects, and Resistance Concerns

Inquiry about antibiotics? Hello, I have discomfort in my urethra, and the doctor prescribed ciprofloxacin, which is an antibiotic. I would like to know what conditions this medication is primarily used for, what side effects it may have (will it affect my gastrointestinal health...

Dr. Qiu Fuqiang reply Pharmacology
Hello, I'm a pharmacist from Changhua Hospital's Department of Pharmacy. My name is Chiu Fu-Chiang, and here are the responses to your inquiries regarding Ciprofloxacin: (1) Indications: Ciprofloxacin is indicated for respiratory tract infections, otitis media, sinusit...

Understanding the Differences Between Valproate Sodium and Ten-Chuan Tian-Mian

Inquiry about medication? This medication has a score line in the middle for splitting, and its composition is VALPROATE SODIUM 333 MG + VALPROIC ACID 145 MG. What is the difference in efficacy compared to taking 600 MG of SODIUM VALPROATE (200 MG each) three times a day?

Dr. Qiu Fuqiang reply Pharmacology
Hello, A-Q: The two medications you inquired about are (1) Depakine (sustained-release film-coated tablets, Valproate sodium 333mg, valproic acid 145mg FC Tab) and (2) Valnon E.C Tablets "S.C" (enteric-coated tablets, Sodium valproate 200mg). Both belong to the class of...

Where to Test Weight Loss Medications in Nantou County?

Medication Consultation I went to take weight loss medication, but the clinic did not provide a receipt or the name of the medication. I want to get it tested, but I don't know where I can go for testing. I live in Caotun Township, Nantou County! The attitude of that clinic ...

Dr. Qiu Fuqiang reply Pharmacology
Hello Miss A-Gui-Gui: I have two suggestions for you to consider: 1. You can visit the Health Bureau in Nantou County, where there is a "Pharmaceutical Affairs Division" that provides drug testing services! (Almost all health bureaus in Taiwan offer drug testing service...