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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| found a pill | 2/17/2007 | Samina Ghori |
| Q: what kind of pill is pink oval with 93 on one side and 143 on the other side? A: I have searched on the various databases for this pill and it doesn't seem to be there. These are ... | ||
| name of an otc medicine with codeine | 2/16/2007 | Dr. Ravindra Bhaskar Ghooi |
| Q: i am in Raleigh, NC in the USA. Can you tell me the name of an over the counter cough suppressant ... A: I do not think that any codeine containing preparations are available freely OTC. Let me quote the ... | ||
| cutmen | 2/16/2007 | Dr. Ravindra Bhaskar Ghooi |
| Q: Ghooi, I am a trainer of amateur boxing and currently adjusting to pro boxing. There is a ... A: Adrenaline is used to stop bleeding but to my knowledge you can get it from the pharmacy at least in ... | ||
| oxycodone | 2/14/2007 | Eric Brandt |
| Q: I currently take percocet 10/325. I am concerned about the tylenol. Is the oxycodone 15 without ... A: Oxycodone does not have acetaminophen (Tylenol). The dose of Xanax should be determined by your ... | ||
| Drug replacement and reaction | 2/12/2007 | Eric Brandt |
| Q: I was taking 25mg of Adderall XR two times a day, then my doctor wanted me to try Focalin instead of ... A: adderal contains dextroamphetamine and Focalin contains dexmethylphenidate which is the most active ... | ||
| Vincristine | 2/12/2007 | Barbara Judge |
| Q: How long would it take to excrete a 2.0 mg dose of Vincristine. A: The rate of excretion of vincristine varies greatly from patient to patient with averages ... | ||
| metolazone | 2/12/2007 | Dr Alan Galbraith |
| Q: My brother in law has been prescribed metolazone 2.5 mg.for high BP. what is the drug and its side ... A: It is a diuretic and the following are the potential adverse effects although most are not common. ... | ||
| Side effects of Actonel | 2/11/2007 | Eric Brandt |
| Q: My wife, 70 years old, was recently put on Actonel. She had no disability, but the physician said ... A: The side effects should disappear once the medication is stopped. They will likely disappear ... | ||
| Side effects of ctonel | 2/11/2007 | Barbara Judge |
| Q: My wife, 70 years old, was recently put on Actonel. She had no disability, but the physician said ... A: The side effects your wife experienced while taking Actonel could last for up to 1 month or ... | ||
| Side effects of Actonel | 2/11/2007 | Mary E Scott, RPh, CGP |
| Q: My wife, 70 years old, was recently put on Actonel. She had no disability, but the physician said ... A: The side effects should go away within a week-I would go back to the doctor if they continue. She ... | ||
| anabolic steroids | 2/11/2007 | Dr Alan Galbraith |
| Q: your profile says you can answer most questions so i'll take a shot. I am 22 years old and I know ... A: I do not want to sound negative but this dose of testosterone is high and although you do not ... | ||
| Xenical | 2/11/2007 | Nigel Simmons |
| Q: Is it safe for a diabetic who is taking lisinopril and lopid to also take orlistat(xenical) to aid ... A: Naomi Whilst there is no problem with taking either lisinopril or Lopid, it would be advisible to ... | ||
| IDpills | 2/11/2007 | Nigel Simmons |
| Q: first one vary small extra small round off wight with the markings R x 7 ? second one large oval ... A: Tim I assume from the question mark the first code is incomplete? However, I think this may be the ... | ||
| co enzyme q-10 | 2/10/2007 | Dr Alan Galbraith |
| Q: Sir, our family doctor was telling that the co enzyme q 10 is good for post MI patient. In India, we ... A: There is no hard and fast evidence that CoQ does harm or much good either so it is up to you whether ... | ||
| Guaifenesin Side Affects | 2/10/2007 | Samina Ghori |
| Q: I was taking a generic guaifenesin for sinusitis and started experiencing stomach upset/pain and ... A: It is unlikely that guaifenesin will cause stomach upsets including constipation. Are you taking ... | ||
| Drug Test after Klonapin & Xanax | 2/10/2007 | Dr Alan Galbraith |
| Q: I just went off of Klonapin & Xanax yesterday 2/9/07 & I have a DOT Physical & Pre-Employment Drug ... A: The Xanax will probably not show-up after 6-7 days in a urine test but Klonopin can hang about in ... | ||
| nicorandil | 2/8/2007 | Dr Alan Galbraith |
| Q: my husband was put on nicorandil on 22/01/07 5 days later he developed a very bad headache after 11 ... A: Nicoranfdil very frequently causes headaches which can sometimes be severe. With time they tend to ... | ||
| manufacturer-mixed | 2/8/2007 | Nigel Simmons |
| Q: again, My previous post is ridiculous. I was trying to be lighthearted and instead it's stupid. ... A: Sullivan I can't be absolutely certain, but I assume the notes refer to a commercially produced ... | ||
| side effects | 2/8/2007 | Dr Alan Galbraith |
| Q: My son is 6 months old and he is taking propanolol and digoxin because when he was born he had svt ... A: All drugs have adverse effects but there propitious use always outweighs these. In your child's case ... | ||
| Toxicology | 2/6/2007 | Dr Alan Galbraith |
| Q: I am an attorney in a mock trials case and I need information concerning the toxicology of cocaine. ... A: A toxicologist is the best person to ask here. My primitive knowledge would say it depends on the ... | ||
| Nausea | 2/6/2007 | Eric Brandt |
| Q: My mother is using Oxycontin but gets nausea and vomits. Is there a way to prevent this. Should it ... A: Taking Oxycontin with food or milk can help with the nausea. Also taking the medicatin with ... | ||
| Parabens | 2/6/2007 | Barbara Judge |
| Q: My question concerns compounding prescriptions. When making preserved water in a pharmacy setting, ... A: Both Methylparaben and Propylparaben would need to be used together in order to achieve the ... | ||
| chlorpheniramine maleate | 2/6/2007 | Dr. Ravindra Bhaskar Ghooi |
| Q: My question is why would you use a sugar-free preparation of chlorpheniramine maleate instead of one ... A: There are many reasons to use a sugar free preparation. The first and most important reason is ... | ||
| levo-thyroxine | 2/5/2007 | Dr Alan Galbraith |
| Q: My relative aged 70 suddenly high TSH which >100 and she was prscribed ELTROXIN containing ... A: Eltroxin acts on the pituirtary gland to inhibit the release of TSH. Without knowing the cause of ... | ||
| exetimibe | 2/5/2007 | Dr Alan Galbraith |
| Q: My mother a lady aged 75 years is a heart patient and hypertensive also. Her lipid profile is normal ... A: Yes. Ezetimibe works hands in hand with atorvastatin to reduce cholesterol and LDL levels. It ... | ||
| "... and more morphine than you can use in a lifetime " | 2/4/2007 | Nigel Simmons |
| Q: Nigel, I want to introduce my question with the remark that I am only wanting to address the ... A: Sullivan Without all the relevant details it's impossible to give a specific response, but I can ... | ||
| postive drug test. | 2/4/2007 | Dr. Ravindra Bhaskar Ghooi |
| Q: ------------------------------------------- The text above is a follow-up to ... and also the ... A: There have been many instances of mistakes during drug tests and mix up of samples. However I am not ... | ||
| postive drug test. | 2/3/2007 | Dr. Ravindra Bhaskar Ghooi |
| Q: i had hair test done the drug that where prescribed for me was doxycycline and lisinopril with ... A: The drugs that you are taking will not show positive for cocaine. The possibility which remains is ... | ||
| Birth control | 2/3/2007 | Dr. Ravindra Bhaskar Ghooi |
| Q: I have been taking Trivora or Enpresse for birth control. My prescription is up and I have no ... A: Trivora and ortho tri cyclen match in composition and method of usage. I would suggest that you take ... | ||
| suboxone and darvocet | 2/2/2007 | Mary E Scott, RPh, CGP |
| Q: I have been taking vicodin for several years, going back to 1997 before finding out i had a ruptured ... A: Traci! No, you can't take Darvocet and Suboxone together. Suboxone is a combination narcotic ... | ||
| irregular periods | 2/2/2007 | Samina Ghori |
| Q: i have done a home pregnancy test which was negative, but still i have no period. what could be the ... A: The best thing to do is have a blood test done to confirm if you are pregnant or not. The other ... | ||
| pill, i found in my car | 2/1/2007 | Dr Alan Galbraith |
| Q: can u tell what pill this is? little white round pill. writing is : 524 with small triangle with ... A: I think it is a mixture of two drugs pseudoeophedrine, a decongestant and acetaminophen, a mild pain ... | ||
| worried mom | 2/1/2007 | Dr. Tara Kompare, Pharm.D. |
| Q: I am 6 months pregnant, and I was prescribed darvocet for back pain around the 3rd month. I asked my ... A: I totally understand your concerns, which, by the way, are totally warranted. There really is no ... | ||
| unidentified capsule | 2/1/2007 | Nigel Simmons |
| Q: I found a capsule a little smaller than a Nyquil, it is half white and half orange, and it is powder ... A: Cole Nyquil is not sold in the UK, so I can't be certain of its size. From its ingredients I would ... | ||
| Prilosec vs Prilosec OTC | 1/31/2007 | Eric Brandt |
| Q: Is there a difference between prescription Prilosec (Omeprazole) and Prilosec OTC (over the ... A: As far as I know there is no difference between Prilosec ans Prilosec OTC. Both contain omeprazole ... | ||
| Prilosec vs Prilosec OTC | 1/31/2007 | Nigel Simmons |
| Q: Is there a difference between prescription Prilosec (Omeprazole) and Prilosec OTC (over the ... A: Michael As far as I can tell there is no difference between the products and they will almost ... | ||
| diclofenac, naproxen | 1/31/2007 | Eric Brandt |
| Q: I know that one of these is an anti-inflammatory. Both are from November of 2003. Are either of them ... A: Both of these are anti-inflammtory. They are 4 years old but may still have some potency. Taking ... | ||
| side effects | 1/30/2007 | Dr Alan Galbraith |
| Q: Did you ever find a survey on the side effects of prescription drugs? Thank you very much. Al ... A: My problem is finding suitable keywords to do a Medline search. As soon as you use adverse effects ... | ||
| unidentified pills | 1/30/2007 | Dr Alan Galbraith |
| Q: I found a few loose unidentified capsules in my home and am a bit worried about not knowing what ... A: They are indomethacin (Indosin) capsules slow release. This is a fairly strong ... | ||
| combinations | 1/29/2007 | Barbara Judge |
| Q: I am taking 400mg of wellbutrin and want to take a weight loss aid called Miracleburn.It contains ... A: Wellbutrin can not be taken along with any over the counter product which contains any other ... | ||
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Dr Alan Galbraith
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Expertise
I can answer most questions on most drugs. Answers can be given in either technical or layperson terminology. My main areas of interest are psychiatric, gastrointestinal and cardiovascular drugs.
Experience
I have been a university lecturer/head of department for almost thirty years, but am now retired. My research interests were alcohol, smoking and cardiovascular disease.
Organizations
Institute of Biology, London.
Publications
Author of "Fundamentals of Pharmacology" 5th Edition published in November 2007 by Pearson Education, Australia.
Education/Credentials
BSc(Hons);MSc;PhD;MIBiol; Cert Biol; HECert
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