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Ibuprofen is an NSAID used to relieve pain, reduce inflammation, and lower fever. Learn about proper dosing (400–600mg every 6–8 hours), gastric side effects, kidney considerations, cardiovascular risks, and when ibuprofen may not be appropriate.
Insulin is a hormone-based medication essential for blood glucose control in diabetes. Learn about the different types (rapid, short, intermediate, long-acting), injection technique, hypoglycemia risk, storage requirements, and key drug interactions.
Omeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) that suppresses stomach acid production. Used for GERD, peptic ulcers, and H. pylori eradication. Learn about dosing (20–40mg before meals), long-term considerations, and important drug interactions.
Pain relievers (analgesics) range from OTC paracetamol and NSAIDs to prescription opioids. Learn about the main analgesic categories, their mechanisms, appropriate uses, the risk of opioid dependence, and how to use pain relief safely and responsibly.
Paracetamol (acetaminophen) is a widely used analgesic and antipyretic. Learn about its mechanism, safe dosage limits (max 4g/day for adults), liver toxicity risk with alcohol or overdose, and important safety considerations.
Stomach medicines treat gastrointestinal conditions including acid reflux, peptic ulcers, IBS, nausea, diarrhea, and constipation. Learn about PPIs, H2 blockers, antispasmodics, prokinetics, laxatives, and antidiarrheals — their uses and safety profiles.
Thyroid medicines treat hypothyroidism (levothyroxine) and hyperthyroidism (carbimazole, propylthiouracil). Learn about dosing, consistent morning timing, TSH monitoring, agranulocytosis risk with antithyroid drugs, and why thyroid medicines must never be stopped abruptly.
Vitamins and supplements prevent and treat nutritional deficiencies and support specific health conditions. Learn about evidence-based uses of vitamins D, B12, iron, folate, and omega-3 fatty acids, safe dosing, fat-soluble vitamin toxicity, and drug interactions.
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