Question 1

what is the most recent status of jak inhibitors in the treatment of alopecia universalis? when will an approved drug or topical solution be available

Accepted Answer

Still developing: Its still developing, but there are a few options , i recommend taling to your dermatologist

Question 2

can you tell me what the ace inhibitor is?

Accepted Answer

BP Medicine: An ACE inhibitor or angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor is a category of medicine used to treat high blood pressure.  It blocks the conversion of an enzyme in the renin angiotensin system in the body which raises blood pressure.  Common oral medicines in the ACE inhibitor category are enalapril, lisinopril, and ramipril.

Question 3

is the selective norepinephine reuptake inhibitor, reboxetine, effective ?

Accepted Answer

Evidence says not: One meta-analysis* (a study pooling results from multiple other studies) suggested that reboxetine is ineffective & may be harmful.

*(eyding d et.Al. "reboxetine for acute treatment of major depression: systematic review &meta-analysis of published &unpublished placebo &selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor controlled trials."bmj.  2010; 341:c4737).

Question 4

is atenelol an ace inhibitor ?

Accepted Answer

Atenolol: Is a beta blocker not an ace inhibitor.

Question 5

is metaprolol an ace inhibitor?

Accepted Answer

metoprolol: Is a beta blocker.

Question 6

what are ace inhibitors used for?

Accepted Answer

Heart and kidney: Ace inhibitors are blood pressure medications used for blood pressure treatment.  They also have effects independent of the blood pressure effect on the heart, particularly for people with heart failure, and on the kidneys, particulaly for people who have diabetic-induced kidney disease with protein in the urine.

Question 7

what are lipase inhibitors (orlistat)?

Accepted Answer

Orlistat: Orlistat is lipase inhibiter and is used to loose weight in over weight individuals with low fat, low calorie diet and exercise.So fat is in not absorped in its entirity and is passed undigested in stools.

Question 8

what are second generation ace inhibitors?

Accepted Answer

ACE inhibitors: Lower blood pressure by working in the kidneys. Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors.

Question 9

any over-the-counter aromatase inhibitors?

Accepted Answer

No: There are no over the counter aromatase inhibitors. They are only available by prescription.

Question 10

is tamoxifen the same as aromatase inhibitor?

Accepted Answer

No: Tamoxifen belongs to a class of drugs called selective estrogen receptor modulators (serms).  It works by blocking the binding of estrogen to estrogen receptors, thus disabling hormone-sensitive breast cancer cells.  Aromatase inhibitors block the conversion of androgens to estrogens, effectively removing estrogen from the body (in postmenopausal women).

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