Medicines - tips for the safe use of medicines
Every year thousands of problems arise from misuse of medicines. Find out how to use them safely.
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Every year thousands of problems arise from misuse of medicines. Find out how to use them safely.
Medicines Pharmacy CareMany people don't take their prescribed medicines. Dr Norman Swan explains why you should talk to your doctor about any problems you're having with medicines.
MedicinesThe optimal treatment for pain depends on whether it's short or long term pain and how severe it is. Dr Norman Swan explains.
Medicines PainMany people who are taking tablets or other medicines are not sure about the best time to take them.
MedicinesEfforts to decrease the use of proton-pump inhibitors haven’t been effective, and these drugs do carry risks when used for extended periods.
Latest Health News MedicinesAntibiotics attack bacteria - germs responsible for certain infections. Each antibiotic attacks different types of bacteria and will be useful for treating particular infections.
MedicinesThe painkilling effects of NSAIDs begin quickly, but the anti-inflammatory effect takes longer. Common NSAIDs include ibuprofen, naproxen, ketoprofen and mefenamic acid.
MedicinesGrapefruit and its juice can cause interactions with some medicines, which can have serious or potentially deadly consequences.
MedicinesAspirin is used to treat pain and fever and also has a role in preventing heart attacks and strokes. Find out the side effects and who should not take aspirin.
MedicinesHere are some quick tips to help you make the most of the medicine your doctor prescribes and ensure that you take and dispose of it safely.
MedicinesCorticosteroids are medicines used to treat inflammation. Depending on the condition, steroid injections can relieve pain for several weeks to months.
Medicines PainWhen your doctor gives you a prescription for a medicine, it has been a careful process and you have been part of the decision making.
MedicinesAntipsychotic medicines work by helping to restore the brain’s natural chemical balance. While these medicines cannot cure schizophrenia, they can relieve or improve symptoms.
Medicines Mental HealthThe correct dose of paracetamol for a child depends on their weight. Find out about using paracetamol in kids.
Babies & Pregnancy MedicinesThe best treatment for psychotic illness usually includes a combination of antipsychotic medication, psychological therapy and community support.
Medicines Mental HealthMedicines Line telephone service provides Australians with trusted information about prescription, over-the-counter and complementary medicines.
MedicinesMedicinal cannabis (medical marijuana) is cannabis that's prescribed by a doctor to relieve symptoms or treat a condition. There are several natural and man-made types that can be accessed in Australia.
Medicinal cannabis MedicinesAntihistamines work fast and are good at treating mild symptoms of hay fever, such as sneezing and runny nose, whereas corticosteroid nasal sprays may take several days to work.
Allergy MedicinesMonoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) can be useful in treating depression but have the potential for serious side effects and interactions with other medicines, plus certain foods and drinks.
Medicines Mental HealthVenlafaxine, duloxetine and desvenlafaxine are medicines called serotonin and noradrenaline reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs). They are used to treat depression and some anxiety disorders and nerve pain.
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