Question 1

are there different options for treating mucolipidoses?

Accepted Answer

Inborn errors: Complications of the mucopolysaccharidoses (mps) can be widespread, affecting the respiratory, cardiac, skeletal and connective tissue, and nervous systems. Most treatments for mps are symptomatic and cannot prevent the eventual decline in function. However, specific therapies, such as hematopoietic stem cell transplantation or enzyme replacement, may alter the natural history of these diseases.

Question 2

what is the definition or description of: mucolipidoses?

Accepted Answer

Mucolipidosis: A group of genetic metabolic disorders. Body is unable to process the turnover of various cell components. Includes both mucopolysaccharidoses and sphingolipidosis.

Question 3

what is the most commonly used drug in the u.s.?

Accepted Answer

Not sure: but I bet analgesics are way up there.

Question 4

can anyone tell me if the drug pacerone (amiodarone) is available in the u.s.?

Accepted Answer

PACERONE (amiodarone): Yes it is available under generic name of amiodarone by doctors order by prescription only.It is also available as pacerone, brand name.

Question 5

took statin drugs 9 years side effects made me stop the drug will the 9 years i was on statins be a credit when i get into my 70s and 80's?

Accepted Answer

Cholesterol karma: Lets start by saying statins simply control a risk factor (hypercholesterolemia). There is no evidence that they extend your life. The more important question would be, what are your current risk factors? Are you eating right? Exercising?  Whats your bmi. What's your blood pressure? What's your cholesterol now? Talk to your doc. They can assess your risks and set you on the right course if action.

Question 6

my sister committed suicide from a drug/alcohol overdose. i know it depends on the drug(s) & amount of alcohol. would this been a painful death?

Accepted Answer

For obvious reasons: We don't wish to opine on means of suicide in a public forum. This question would best be asked of the coroner who consulted, or your own personal physician. Every suicide is painful, if not for the victim, then to varying degrees by the survivors. Best wishes.

Question 7

how can i increase my baby appetite, do i have to buy drug that increase my 1 year old baby appetite, he s active normal but i wish he eat more?

Accepted Answer

Let it be: leave him/her eat up to his appetite, but make sure though that he/she gets a balanced diet and enough milk until age two, good luck

Question 8

how long does  cociane  stay in your system its only been 2 days since i did it.. i have a drug test coming up in one day. just a urine drug test ?

Accepted Answer

Up to 5 days: Metabolite of cocaine may be detectable in urine for up to 5 days following last intake.
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Question 9

is it possible to get drug-induced thrombocytopenia from a drug thats been on the market for years and never caused drug-induced thrombocytopenia to anyone else?

Accepted Answer

Drug low platelets: Yes. but very unlikely. I would go to UPTODATE.com and review this issue.

Question 10

my sister uses drugs, she has been to treatment numerous times, shes been in therapy every week for four years. but she still uses daily. i know she wants to get sober nobody wants to be an addict. what should she do?

Accepted Answer

: Besides committing to different therapeutic programs (individual and group counseling in addition to pharmaceutical therapy), she should move out of her current environment which makes drug access is much harder and she can escape the routine interaction.

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What is the most commonly used drug in the u.s.?

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Can anyone tell me if the drug pacerone (amiodarone) is available in the u.s.?

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Took statin drugs 9 years side effects made me stop the drug will the 9 years i was on statins be a credit when i get into my 70s and 80's?

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My sister committed suicide from a drug/alcohol overdose. i know it depends on the drug(s) & amount of alcohol. would this been a painful death?

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How can i increase my baby appetite, do i have to buy drug that increase my 1 year old baby appetite, he s active normal but i wish he eat more?

A member asked:

How long does cociane stay in your system its only been 2 days since i did it.. i have a drug test coming up in one day. just a urine drug test ?

A member asked:

Is it possible to get drug-induced thrombocytopenia from a drug thats been on the market for years and never caused drug-induced thrombocytopenia to anyone else?

A member asked:

My sister uses drugs, she has been to treatment numerous times, shes been in therapy every week for four years. but she still uses daily. i know she wants to get sober nobody wants to be an addict. what should she do?

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