Question 1

what is the best sympathomimetic decongestant?

Accepted Answer

Pseudoephedrine: Sudafed is the best i think. It is available as an otc but behind the pharmacy counter, not on the shelf.Not indicated for people with high BP or palpitations or heart disease.

Question 2

will sympathomimetic drugs help someone with asthma?

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Yes they will and do: Yes they can and they do Commonly used is Salmetrol in combination withFluticasone(AdVAIR)
AND SHORT ACTING
Albuterol
Levabuterol
Metaproterenol and Tebutalin
These are used as resque medication for quick relief either through hand  held Inhaler or through Nebuliser

Question 3

what does bca mean?

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Could be many things: Bca could mean many things. However, it commonly means breast cancer.  Also, balloon catheter (coronary) angioplasty.  Need more information on how it is being used.

Question 4

what does ambly opia mean?

Accepted Answer

Amblyopia = lazy eye: Amblyopia, commonly called "lazy eye, " is a unilateral decrease in visual acuity without a structural problem to explain it. The peak incidence is between 3 and 8 years of age, depending on the type. Treatment can range from visual correction, occluding the unaffected eye or surgery to remove cataracts. If this is you, see an ophthalmologist for a thorough work up.

Question 5

what does it mean 1000mcg?

Accepted Answer

1000 mcg = 1 mg: 1000mcg is 1000 micrograms, which is equal to 1mg or 1 milligram.  Medicines are often measured in milligrams, but sometimes in micrograms.  When keeping track of prescriptions, one should be sure to write down "mcg" or "mg" correctly.

Question 6

what does triganomia mean?

Accepted Answer

Urban slang for the: Std trichomonas, which causes a malodorous greenish yellow frothy secretion from the vagina.

Question 7

what does,blastogenic mean?

Accepted Answer

More than 1 meaning: It is a stage of embryo  development.

Question 8

orwas ft tablets meant for?

Accepted Answer

ORVAS-FT: Orvas-ft is atorvastin calcium i.P. 10mg and Fenofibrate BP 160mg tabs.  It is used to treat mixed  dyslipidemia  & dyslipidemia related to type 2 diabetes.

Question 9

what does "antepartem" mean?

Accepted Answer

Antepartum: Antepartum is the time prior to delivery.

Question 10

what does organoleptic mean?

Accepted Answer

Organoleptic: Organoleptic  are aspects of something that we can experience through our senses.  For instance if someone eats a steak they smell the aroma, they taste the flavor, they use to the sense of touch to determine texture &amp; sight to see it.

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