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In 1980s, abuse and dependence of BRON-W syrup (cough suppressant), which contains methylephedrine, dihydrocodeine, chlorpheniramine and caffeine, were prevalent in Japan. Pharmacological and clinical studies suggest that methylephedrine and dihydrocodeine cause dependence. Although BRON-L syrup,
Metoclopramide (MTCL) can abort attacks of migraine headache. I report swift resolution of cough-induced headache as well as suppression of cough in six male patients following parenteral administration of MTCL. A similar unexpected rapid antitussive action of MTCL was also observed in 12 of 14
Irreversible, nonselective monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors have been reported adversely to interact with indirectly acting sympathomimetic amines present in many cough and cold medicines. This study investigated the safety and tolerability of concomitant administration to 12 healthy subjects of
There have been numerous non-scientific reports on the behavioural effects of Asian plants in humans who consumed these plants wholly or part thereof. Knowledge passed from generation to generation informs us of plants that increase effort and stamina, such as during paddy planting after the
OBJECTIVE
This study was done to determine characteristics and management of patients in France visiting allopathic general practitioners (AGPs) and homeopathic general practitioners (HGPs) for influenza-like illness (ILI).
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This was a prospective observational study.
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It was
BACKGROUND
Acute cough due to upper respiratory tract infection (URTI) is a common symptom. Non-prescription, over-the-counter (OTC) medicines are frequently recommended as a first-line treatment, but there is little evidence as to whether these drugs are effective.
OBJECTIVE
To assess the effects
We report two rare cases of spontaneously regressed Rathke's cleft cyst (RCC). A 52-year-old woman presented with headache. A pituitary hormone study was normal. Brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) showed a 0.45-cm3 cystic sellar lesion. The cyst was hyperintense on T1-weighed imaging and
Prescribing medicine over the telephone was studied during a two-month period in a two-physician fee-for-service private family practice. Of 1,264 telephone calls, 392 (31.0%) resulted in a medication prescription. Of these calls, 176 (44.9%) were for refills of previously prescribed medicines. The
Acute bronchitis commonly associated with cough is predominantly caused by viral infections. The burden on health-care systems and society is enormous. A randomised, placebo-controlled, multicentre clinical trial to investigate the efficacy and safety of a liquid herbal drug preparation from the
During the winter months 1974/75 we were able to observe a number of unusual respiratory tract infections particularly in children over 6 years of age which appeared as pneumonias. Characteristic clinical findings included a dry, hacky cough, refractive to the usual antitussives, starting 1--2 weeks
Anthriscus sylvestris (L.) Hoffm. is a wild herbaceous plant common in most temperate regions. It has been used traditionally to treat headaches, as a tonic, as antitussive, antipyretic, analgesic and diuretic. The plant contains deoxypodophyllotoxin, which is proven to have antitumor and
OBJECTIVE
Determine the prevalence of medication use in children and adolescents in 20 municipalities of Vale do Jequitinhonha, Minas Gerais-Brazil, showing the main groups and variables that may have influenced use.
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Descriptive population-based survey sample of 555 interviews, selected by
BACKGROUND
Postinfectious cough is common in primary care, but has no proven effective treatments. Cysteinyl leukotrienes are involved in the pathogenesis of postinfectious cough and whooping cough (pertussis). We investigated the effectiveness of montelukast, a cysteinyl leukotriene receptor
This study assessed the prevalence of children's and adolescents' pain experiences and use of medicine and examined the relationships between pain experiences, medication knowledge, literacy, and use of medicine.A probability-proportionate-to-size sampling BACKGROUND
Self-medication is a widely prevalent practice in India. It assumes a special significance among medical students as they are the future medical practitioners.
OBJECTIVE
To assess the pattern of self-medication practice among undergraduate medical students.
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Tertiary care medical