Amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium (AMC), also known as augmentin, is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections.

Along with their desired actions, medications can also produce unwanted side effects. Many medications may cause an abnormal taste in the mouth, known as dysgeusia, which can interfere with the enjoyment of food and intake of adequate nutrition. A metallic taste is one of the most common types of dysgeusia.

Many bodybuilders take Tylenol and other painkillers on a regular basis to counteract pain after working out. Bodybuilders need to consider two types of side effects before taking acetaminophen, the active ingredient in Tylenol, or other painkillers.

People commonly confuse the terms amyl nitrate and amyl nitrite, as both substances are used as street drugs for recreational purposes. Amyl nitrate is a chemical often used as a fuel additive, while amyl nitrite is a prescription medication commonly prescribed for treating angina.

Ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, commonly known as NSAID, that can be used to lessen pain and reduce inflammation. It may be recommended for children to avoid the possibility of aspirin induced Reye's syndrome.

Natrilix SR is a diuretic that works to reduce high blood pressure, known as hypertension. High blood pressure occurs when blood pushes against the artery walls hard enough to result in medical problems such as heart disease.

Most women experience at least one vaginal yeast infection, and many deal with recurrent infections. Yeast called Candida albicans accounts for most of these infections, which usually clear quickly with topical antifungal medicine.

Your gut is home to trillions of microorganisms. Known as your gut microbiota, these friendly bacteria and yeasts help you digest food, produce vitamins and function as a vital part of your immune system.

An arthrogram, also called arthrography, is a procedure used to evaluate the internal structure of a joint, including ligaments, tendons and cartilage. During this procedure, a doctor injects a contrast material, such as air, dye or water, into a patient's joint.

Clenbuterol, or "clen," is a veterinary drug originally used to treat respiratory diseases in horses. It has since been used to add bulk to livestock, though the United States has banned and monitors such use.

Amlodipine is the generic name for Norvasc. Doctors usually prescribe this medication to treat hypertension, or high blood pressure. Your physician might give you a prescription for amlodipine for other health conditions such as angina.

For centuries, tobacco lovers throughout Asia and Africa have gathered in social settings to puff from and pass around a large waterpipe known as a shisha.(See Reference 1, page 1). Smoking of shisha, also known as “hookah”, “goza”, or “narghile”, has grown in popularity among new groups such as young people in the U.