Question 1

medical uses for alum?

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Multiple Purposes: Alum is regularly employed as an astringent to shrink tissues and reduce the discharge of bodily fluids, as a styptic to contract organic tissues and stop or reduce hemorrhage and bleeding, and as an emetic agent to induce vomiting when someone has ingested poison. It is also often used to enhance certain vaccines and to prevent or treat infections.

Question 2

what are medical uses for  mescaline?

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Not modern medicine: Technically, there are no modern medical uses for mescaline, the active hallucinogen in peyote and san pedro cactus.  It's illegal except in native american church ceremonies. In these contexts, the intent is to use the plant substances for guidance, decision making, healing, and remaining in balance w/the natural world.  It is far from a recreational experience.

Question 3

is there any medical use for cocaine?

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Not really: It's only medical use is in certain procedures, such as rhinoplasty because it has numbing properties and vasoconstriction properties. It has no use in the mental health field.

Question 4

why do medical staff use latex gloves?

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Hygiene: Latex gloves are used to provide a barrier to keep the wearing from contaminating the patient and vice versa.  It can also cut down the spread of infection.  Most hospital staff such as food and cleaning also wear them to cut down risks.

Question 5

what are the medical uses of benziodiazepine?

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Anxiolytic: Anxiety muscle tension sedation.

Question 6

are there medical uses for recreational drugs?

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Research: All are in research phases now, but research is ongoing.

Question 7

which describes the medical use of calcitonin?

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It's for bones.: Calcitonin is a hormone in our bodies which helps regulate calcium levels.  It is producd in c-cells (appropriately enough!), which are scattered througout the thyroid gland.  Calcitonin is useful in the treatment of osteporosis, particularly after a vertebral fracture, which can be quite painful.  Nasally-inhaled calcitonin has pain-reducing properties which can be a big help with pain control.

Question 8

what are the medical uses for krokodil. if any?

Accepted Answer

Desomorphine: also called krokodil is a powerful morphine derivative, it is about ten times more potent than morphine. There is no accepted medical use for desomorphine in the U.S and it has been controlled in the U.S. since 1936. For more information or help talk to your PCP.

Question 9

please let me know if there is medical use for cocaine?

Accepted Answer

Topical anesthetic: Only as a topical anesthetic in a hospital setting in extremely rare situations. Best to stay away from it in all other circumstances given it's highly addictive nature.

Question 10

is pedialyte solution safe for everyone? why does it say to use under medical supervision?

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Generally: This material is similar to the IV solution we  use in hospitals.It is safe but silly to use in adults who can use 1/2 sterngth Gateraid for a similar effect.Like any product  it can be used inappropriately.No person at any age should go on this product exclusively .It is not a substitute for oral nutrition and can be given in excess at any age causing problems from excess intake.

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