Saturday, May 19, 2007
Levitra - Proper Use of This Medicine
Friday, May 18, 2007
Kamagra
Proffering better and prolonged erections to men, kamagra basically is a generic form of Viagra and helps men in combating erectile dysfunction with ease. Belonging to the group of medicines that works to delay the functioning of enzymes called phosphodiesterases, it helps in attaining and maintaining erection for long. Phosphodiesterase enzymes work and affect the penis area. By controlling these enzymes, kamagra tries to minimize the impact of erectile dysfunction in men. It is a superlative quality product of Ajanta Pharma. Leaving aside the minor disparity in name, packaging, labeling, shape, color and flavor, there is no major difference between this generic and branded version. Both embrace the same composition of active ingredient called sildenafil citrate and effectively combat erectile dysfunction for the paragon sexual pleasure. But unlike the branded version, all these benefits are provided interestingly at a low cost by kamagra. When it comes to the main objective behind the formulation of this wonderful drug, erectile dysfunction is the keyword word kamagra is designed for. The other secondary purposes comprise: - Betterment of sexual performance - Upgradation of sexual desire and stamina. Kamagra should be duly consumed by mouth and at least 45 minutes before the sexual encounter for the better results. However while its intake, doctor’s supervision is essential. And your kamagra dosage must be determined on the basis of your medical history and conditions. Do not take kamagra more than once in a day as it could be unsafe. To experience superior results, there are few additional precautionary points that one should adhered to. They are: - Kamagra should be stored at room temperature of 25 degrees C in a compact container away from heat, light and moisture. - The intake of the drug must be prohibited if one has had allergic reaction to kamagra or its particular ingredient. - Its dosage should not be exceeded without prior consultation with the doctor. - Excessive consumption of alcohol also must be avoided. - Kamagra should not be applied in women and children.
Saturday, May 5, 2007
Food additives lead to cancer
In the course of the studies it was found that it could be detrimental to human health, causing cancer.
This dye is used typically for meat products with a minimum content of cubplot component in 6%, and meat for hamburgers with a minimum content of plant or grain component in 4%.
The ban will apply to the use of E128, as well as the import of products with its content.
However, according to the EU Commissioner for Agriculture, the precise list of products containing this component does not exist.
Adalat - Nifedipine is a calcium ion influx inhibitor (calcium channel blocker or calcium ion antagonist).
The antianginal and antihypertensive actions of nifedipine are believed to be related to a specific cellular action of selectively inhibiting transmembrane influx of calcium ions into cardiac muscle and vascular smooth muscle. The contractile processes of these tissues are dependent upon the movement of extracellular calcium into the cells through specific ion channels.
Nifedipine selectively inhibits the transmembrane influx of calcium through the slow channel without affecting, to any significant degree, the transmembrane influx of sodium through the fast channel. This results in a reduction of free calcium ions available within the muscle cells and an inhibition of the contractile processes. Nifedipine does not alter total serum calcium.
The specific mechanisms by which nifedipine relieves angina and reduces blood pressure have not been fully determined but are believed to be brought about largely by its vasodilatory action.
Nifedipine dilates the main coronary arteries and coronary arterioles both in normal and ischemic regions resulting in an increase in blood flow and hence in myocardial oxygen delivery.
Nifedipine by its vasodilatory action on peripheral arterioles, reduces the total peripheral vascular resistance. This reduces the workload of the heart and thus reduces myocardial energy consumption and oxygen requirements which probably accounts for the effectiveness of nifedipine in chronic stable angina.
The mechanism by which nifedipine reduces arterial blood pressure involves peripheral arterial vasodilation and subsequent reduction in peripheral vascular resistance. The increased peripheral vascular resistance that is an underlying cause of hypertension results from an increase in active tension in the vascular smooth muscle. Studies have demonstrated that the increase in active tension reflects an increase in cytosolic free calcium.
The negative inotropic effect of nifedipine is usually not of major clinical significance because at therapeutic doses, nifedipine’s vasodilatory property evokes a baroreceptor mediated reflex tachycardia which tends to counterbalance this negative inotropic effect. Continued administration of nifedipine to hypertensive patients has shown no significant increase in heart rate.
Although nifedipine causes a slight depression of sinoatrial node function and AV conduction in isolated myocardial preparations, such effects have not been seen in studies in intact animals or in man. In formal electrophysiologic studies, predominantly in patients with normal conduction systems, nifedipine has had no tendency to prolong AV conduction or sinus node recovery time, or to slow sinus rate.
Nifedipine is extensively metabolized to highly water-soluble, inactive metabolites accounting for 60 to 80% of the dose excreted in the urine. The remainder is excreted in the feces in metabolized form, most likely as a result of biliary excretion. The main metabolite (95%) is the hydroxycarbolic acid derivative, the remaining 5% is the corresponding lactone. Only traces (less that 0.1% of the dose) of unchanged nifedipine can be detected in the urine. Thus, the pharmacokinetics of nifedipine are not significantly influenced by the degree of renal impairment. Patients in hemodialysis or chronic ambulatory peritoneal dialysis have not reported significantly altered pharmacokinetics of nifedipine.
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