Understanding the Side Effects of Erispan: What You Need to Know
Side effects of medication? Doctor: Hello! May I ask what the side effects are if I take a medication like Erispan? Thank you in advance, doctor.
Dr. Xiao Yiqing reply Pharmacology
Erispan is a central nervous system medication classified as a tranquilizer. It has sedative, hypnotic, and anxiolytic effects. When considering side effects, it is important to note that they are not solely related to the medication itself; drug interactions and individual patie...[Read More] Understanding the Side Effects of Erispan: What You Need to Know
Understanding Panic Disorder Medications and Their Side Effects
Macroglossia Hello, my good friend was suddenly diagnosed with panic disorder by a physician. He experiences episodes every day, and sometimes he even has a swollen tongue. I would like to ask the pharmacist if medications for panic disorder can have side effects related to muscl...
Dr. Xiao Yiqing reply Pharmacology
Panic disorder is a mental health issue, and the medications used for treatment primarily act on neurotransmission in the nervous system. These neurotransmission-modulating medications may affect the coordination of muscle function. We cannot determine which medications your frie...[Read More] Understanding Panic Disorder Medications and Their Side Effects
How to Verify the Approval Status of Medications Like Niuhuang Qingxin Wan?
How to check for banned drugs? Hello, I would like to ask how to check if a medication is approved? I am inquiring about the Niuhuang Qingxin Wan from Tongrentang, as I have seen reports stating that this medication contains excessive harmful ingredients, but I am unsure if this ...
Dr. Xiao Yiqing reply Pharmacology
Ingredients: Bovine bile, Bupleurum, Chuanxiong, Poria, Licorice, Chaihu, Ginseng, Angelica sinensis, Cinnamon, Dried ginger, White peony, Ejiao, Chinese yam, Platycodon, Fangfeng, etc. This medication is not available in Taiwan, so it is impossible to verify the authenticity of ...[Read More] How to Verify the Approval Status of Medications Like Niuhuang Qingxin Wan?
Seeking Help: How to Obtain Clofazimine for Tuberculosis Treatment
Please ask your question? Dear Mr. Hsiao, I would like to ask you about a matter concerning my mother. She is currently hospitalized at Taichung Veterans General Hospital due to an infection with Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Unfortunately, her condition is not very optimistic, an...
Dr. Xiao Yiqing reply Pharmacology
Dear Ms. Lin, Regarding Clorfazimine, the original manufacturer was Ciba, which has long ceased production. Our institution currently uses the product manufactured by Wolfs Pharmaceuticals N.V. in Belgium, but our inventory is running low. Upon inquiry, the manufacturer has also...[Read More] Seeking Help: How to Obtain Clofazimine for Tuberculosis Treatment
Managing Heart Failure: Is GNC Co-Q10 Safe for My Mother?
Regarding heart failure? Hello: My mother is 65 years old and has rheumatic heart disease. Between 1976 and 2000, she underwent three heart surgeries to replace heart valves. Currently, she has a titanium valve for the mitral valve and a porcine valve for the tricuspid valve. She...
Dr. Xiao Yiqing reply Pharmacology
1. Coenzyme Q10 (Co-Q10) is classified as a dietary supplement rather than a medication. 2. Co-Q10 is a fat-soluble nutrient with antioxidant and anticoagulant properties (similar to Vitamin K). It acts as a coenzyme in the human body and can be synthesized endogenously, as wel...[Read More] Managing Heart Failure: Is GNC Co-Q10 Safe for My Mother?