Author: Saroj Kumari
Clozapine Clozapine is a medication used in the treatment of certain mental or mood disorders, such as schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder. Pharmacologically, Clozapine belongs to a class of drugs known as atypical antipsychotics. Its mechanism of action is related to its ability to help restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain, which can improve the symptoms associated with the mental disorder. Benefits of Clozapine Clozapine is an effective drug in the treatment of various types of mental disorders, including schizophrenia and psychosis that occurs as a complication of Parkinson’s disease. This drug works primarily in patients who…
Clubbing Finger Clubbing finger is a medical condition characterized by swollen or clubbed fingers. Not only the hands, the toes can also experience the same thing. Nails that curve down also look like an upside-down spoon. Too bent nails also give the appearance of not being attached to the finger. Well, bent fingers to nails can cause swelling, a warm sensation, and discoloration. Symptoms of Clubbing Finger It is not difficult to identify the signs of clubbing finger, here are the signs and symptoms: Enlargement of the fingertips, especially the tips of the nails, so that they appear rounder. The angle of…
What is Blood? Blood is a combination of plasma and cells that circulates throughout the body. This fluid supplies essential substances, such as sugar, oxygen, and hormones, to cells and organs throughout the body. Another function of blood is to transport waste and chemical substances resulting from the metabolism from body cells. Not only that, blood also acts as a defense against viruses or bacteria that can cause various serious health problems. Blood consists of two parts, namely liquid and solid. The liquid half of blood is called plasma which is made of a mixture of water, protein, and salt.…
Cytomegalovirus Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a group of herpes viruses that can stay in the body for life. Most people don’t know they have CMV because it rarely causes problems in healthy people. CMV can be a condition that requires attention. Pregnant women who develop an active CMV infection during pregnancy can pass the virus to their baby, who may then develop symptoms. For people with weakened immune systems, especially those who have had organ, stem cell, or bone marrow transplants, CMV infection can be fatal. Cytomegalovirus Symptoms In some cases, infection in healthy people can cause mild illness that includes: Fever. Sore throat.…
Misoprostol (Cytotec) Cytotec is a class of antireflux drugs for people with stomach ulcers who want to take pain relievers, such as aspirin, ibuprofen, and naproxen. Actually, this drug is not available in Indonesia. However, there is a drug that functions similarly to cytotec, namely misoprostol. Benefits of Cytotec This medication is used to prevent stomach ulcers while taking pain relievers for people with stomach ulcers. Misoprostol helps reduce the risk of serious ulcer complications such as bleeding. It protects the stomach lining by lowering the amount of acid. Cytotec Side Effects Possible side effects include nausea or stomach cramps.…