Beta blockers vs. SSRIs Beta-blockers are used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and congestive heart failure, to prevent kidney failure in patients with high blood pressure or diabetes, to reduce the risk of stroke, abnormal heart rhythms, chest pain (angina), tremors, pheochromocytoma, hypertrophic subaortic stenosis, and to prevent migraines. SSRIs (elective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) are a type of antidepressant...
Asacol vs. Humira: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects for Autoimmune Drugs
Asacol vs. Humira Both Asacol (mesalamine) and Humira (adalimumab) are used to treat different kinds of inflammatory bowel diseases. Asacol (mesalamine is an anti-inflammatory medication used to treat inflammatory bowel disease [IBD] including ulcerative colitis [UC]). Asacol is different from Humira (adalimumab) which is an injectable protein (antibody) that is an immune modulator drug used to treat different autoimmune conditions...
Acanthamoeba Infection Treatment, Symptoms & Transmission
What is Acanthamoeba? <a href="../script/main/submit-patient-comments.asp?questionid=6064" title="Please share your experience with an Acanthamoeba infection.” onclick=”wmdTrack(‘pc-drv-share’);” target=”_blank” rel=”nofollow ugc”>Share Your Story Acanthamoeba is a microscopic, free-living ameba (single-celled living organism) commonly found in the environment that can cause rare, but severe, illness. Acanthamoeba causes three main types of illness involving the eye (Acanthamoeba keratitis), the brain and spinal cord (Granulomatous Encephalitis), and...
Acanthamoeba Keratitis Treatment, Symptoms & Causes
What is Acanthamoeba keratitis? <a href="../script/main/submit-patient-comments.asp?questionid=6067" title="Please share your experience with Acanthamoeba keratitis.” onclick=”wmdTrack(‘pc-drv-share’);” target=”_blank” rel=”nofollow ugc”>Share Your Story Acanthamoeba keratitis is a rare but serious infection of the eye that can result in permanent visual impairment or blindness. This infection is caused by a microscopic, free-living ameba (single-celled living organism) called Acanthamoeba. Acanthamoeba causes Acanthamoeba keratitis when it infects...
Acanthamoeba Infection Treatment, Symptoms & Transmission
What is Acanthamoeba? <a href="../script/main/submit-patient-comments.asp?questionid=6064" title="Please share your experience with an Acanthamoeba infection.” onclick=”wmdTrack(‘pc-drv-share’);” target=”_blank” rel=”nofollow ugc”>Share Your Story Acanthamoeba is a microscopic, free-living ameba (single-celled living organism) commonly found in the environment that can cause rare, but severe, illness. Acanthamoeba causes three main types of illness involving the eye (Acanthamoeba keratitis), the brain and spinal cord (Granulomatous Encephalitis), and...
Acanthamoeba Keratitis Treatment, Symptoms & Causes
What is Acanthamoeba keratitis? <a href="../script/main/submit-patient-comments.asp?questionid=6067" title="Please share your experience with Acanthamoeba keratitis.” onclick=”wmdTrack(‘pc-drv-share’);” target=”_blank” rel=”nofollow ugc”>Share Your Story Acanthamoeba keratitis is a rare but serious infection of the eye that can result in permanent visual impairment or blindness. This infection is caused by a microscopic, free-living ameba (single-celled living organism) called Acanthamoeba. Acanthamoeba causes Acanthamoeba keratitis when it infects...
Viral Hemorrhagic Fever Symptoms and Treatment
Viral hemorrhagic fever (VHF) facts* *Viral hemorrhagic fever facts by Charles Patrick Davis, MD, PhD Viral hemorrhagic fevers are defined as a group of illnesses caused by different families of viruses that cause vascular damage that results in symptomatic bleeding (hemorrhage). For example, Arenaviridae cause Lassa fever (Lassa virus), Argentine hemorrhagic fever (Junin virus), and Bolivian hemorrhagic fever (Machupo virus);...
Buspar vs. Zipro Side Effects Differences, Uses, Dosage & Interactions
Buspar vs. Zoloft differences Buspar (buspirone) and Zoloft (sertraline) are both drugs used to treat anxiety. The main difference is that Zoloft belongs to a drug class of antidepressants called SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors), so researchers know how Zoloft works in treating anxiety. On the other hand, researchers do not know exactly how Buspar works in treating anxiety. In...
ACE Inhibitors vs. Beta Blockers: Facts & Side Effects for Hypertension Drugs
ACE Inhibitors vs. Beta Blockers ACE inhibitors (angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors) and beta blockers are used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and congestive heart failure, to prevent kidney failure in patients with high blood pressure or diabetes, and to reduce the risk of stroke. ACE inhibitors are also used to improve survival after heart attacks. Beta-blockers are also used...
ACE Inhibitors vs. ARBs: Hypertension Drug Facts & Side Effects
ACE Inhibitors vs. ARBs ACE inhibitors (angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors) and ARBs (angiotensin-receptor blockers) are used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and congestive heart failure, to prevent kidney failure in patients with high blood pressure or diabetes, and to reduce the risk of stroke. ACE inhibitors are also used to improve survival after heart attacks. ARBs are also used...