Antacid Side Effects

Antacids are normally non-prescription drugs. They have been known as relievers for hyperacidity associated with peptic ulcer, gastritis, esophagitis and dyspepsia. They are used in combination with an h2 receptor antagonist (ranitidine, cimetidine) or a proton-pump inhibitor (omeprazole, esomeprazole) as supplements for faster relief of ulcer symptoms.

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Antacids may cause congestive heart failure

Sodium bicarbonate can elevate bicarbonate or sodium in the body. Avoid prolonged use of this antacid. In presence of heart disease, magnesium based antacids should also be considered. This drug can also make the heart condition worse.

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High-fiber Diet for Constipation

Some reminders: 

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• Use unrefined food products instead of processed foods. Natural form of food has higher fiber content. Food processing decreases the fiber content.

• Substitute meat and fish with legumes and nuts.

• Increase fluid intake. Drink 8 to 10 glasses of water daily between meals

• Include the pulp and inner skin of the fruit or fruit juices upon consumption

• As for the leafy vegetables, some stems, stalks and leaves should also be included in the diet

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Low-salt Diet For Hypertension

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Hypertension or high blood pressure is a chronic medical condition when the blood volume flowing through the arteries is increased.  Heart failure, stroke, kidney damage are the usual results of an uncontrolled hypertension. Besides kidney diseases, hormonal in balances or hereditary factors, high sodium intake is also a probable cause of this condition. Studies reveal that mild restriction of sodium can produce definite fall in blood pressure. If you have hypertension, a low salt diet can be beneficial for you.

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Low-purine Diet for Gout Arthritis

A low-purine diet consists of foods which are low in purine content. These include the following:

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• Rice

• Breads and cereals (low fiber, white flour, or refined grain types)

• Most vegetables

• Eggs (limit to 3 to 4 per week)

• Fat rich foods in moderation

• All fruits preferably fresh with skin and membrane

• Fruit juices, non-fat or skim milk, fruit shakes (low fat)

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Bland Diet for Hyperacidity

The following are diets that should be avoided if you are suffering from heartburn, peptic ulcers, acid reflux etc.

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• Animal fat

• Unripe fruits, citrus fruits

• Coffee, tea, cola drinks, alcoholic beverages, cocoa

• Lemonade, grapefruit juice, cranberries juice

• Chocolate

• Irritating spices e.g. black pepper, mustard, chilli pepper, Hungarian paprika, cayenne, cloves, ginger and horse radish

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Robust Food Supplement Components

Robust is a dietary food supplement that supports men on their sexual activity. It is an all-natural and BFAD approved sexual enhancement formula, minus the potential side-effects. It contains the following natural extracts from plants.  

 Gingko biloba

In Chinese culture, Gingko biloba is considered to have aphrodisiac potentials. More to this, it blocks blood clotting that could lead to stroke or heart diseases and good for the improvement in blood flow to most tissues and organs.

Ginseng

Ginseng is known to contain phytoestrogens. It has been confirmed to have a stimulating effect on the pituitary gland to increase the secretion of gonadotropins. In another study involving mice, it speeds up the development of reproductive organs in young mice, while it stimulates the production of sperm in adult mice.

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Understanding The Signa PRN or 'As Needed'

Antibiotics are required to have a full dosage regimen from three to seven days to stop or kill the infection. Maintenance medications as amlodipine, losartan, nifedipine etc. and the anti- diabetics are strictly to be taken daily to control blood pressure and sugar respectively. In addition, in order to calm down an acid reflux condition, a Prilosec or Nexium should be taken for fourteen days.

The citations mentioned have definite dosage instructions to ensure positive results.

The signa PRN or as needed, simply instructs the patient to take the medicine ONLY when he needs it. A NSAID for example like the mefenamic – an analgesic is usually taken 3 times a day. However, when a physician jots down PRN, he instructs the patient to take the drug once a symptom of pain is experienced. The maximum dosing of mefenamic maybe three times a day but once the relief is achieved with the single take, the consumption of the following dose is not necessary anymore.

‘As needed’ means, don’t take an antipyretic if you do not have a fever or do not take Plasil if you are not experiencing a vomiting tendency.

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