Sodium Acetate, can you eat, and if so can you eat it pure. How much can you eat of it? Is it harmful?… by
A reliable source would be nice.
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You do not specify what form of Sodium Acetate you are concerned about. One is Anhydrous Sodium Acetate, and that is a mildly irritating substance.
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET:
Anhydrous Sodiu Acetate:
NFPA Ratings: Health: 1 Flammability: 1 Reactivity: 0
Label Hazard Warning:
CAUTION! MAY CAUSE IRRITATION TO SKIN, EYES, AND RESPIRATORY TRACT.
Label Precautions:
Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing.
Avoid breathing dust.
Wash thoroughly after handling.
Keep container closed.
Use with adequate ventilation.
Label First Aid:
If inhaled, remove to fresh air. Get medical attention for any breathing difficulty. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes or skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention if irritation develops or persists.
Product Use:
Laboratory Reagent.
http://www.jtbaker.com/msds/englishhtml/s2670.htm
Sodium Acetate is used as a buffer to keep the pH of copper sulfate based pesticides and fungacides from burning the plants, so you will see it as an ingredient to pesticides, but it is not the toxic ingredient…
Sodium Acetate Trihydrate USP is a major component of Physiolyte
Is it normal for young children to have recurring moisture buildup in the ear behind the eardrum?… by Mat
My 6 year old daughter keeps having moisture buildup in her middle ear behind her eardrum. It's an on and off thing. I'd like to know what causes it. Is it caused by allergy? Should we keep her from activities like swimming or cover her ears when she bathes to avoid water getting into her ear? At the moment the GP prescribed ear drops, nasal sprays and various medicines (cough medicines, antibiotics etc.) but she's been on them for some time now (on and off for 2 years +) and we're afraid of any side-effects. We're also afraid that her hearing may be affected due to the eardrum and 3 bones being continually submerged in moisture.
Can anyone help?
Thanks KB my daughter had grommets put in her ears last year and they have since fallen out but after that the problem keeps recurring.
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There are a number of things that don't help this. Antibiotics are of no benefit in reducing the fluid, and ear drops of course are no use, because they are on the wrong side of the drum. On the plus side, this is almost exclusively a child problem and she will most likely grow out of it. Other than grommet insertion, which is also temporary and has the risks of surgery and anaesthetic, steroid nasal sprays are the best medical treatment. Since she is just 6 years, she probably has not yet had the one which in my view is the most effective, as it is only licenced from 6 years.
I have seen Nasonex work wonders, despite the fact that other similar sprays like Beconase, which to be frank is getting a bit old as a drug, and is not very potent, have failed completely. This might be worth a try.
Another option is a tablet called Singulair, ( montelukast ). This is licenced primarily for asthma in the UK, but in the US it is marketed and licenced for rhinitis. It is one chewable tablet at night, is not a steroid, and some specialist GPs and ENT surgeons will prescribe it in UK for this indication. It is a very safe drug, and for asthma can be prescribed for infants as young as 6 months,
Hopefully your GP would not mind chatting about these 2 options with you.
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Adalat cc during pregnancy to control high blood pressure?… by ew4
My doctor prescribed Adalat to control my hypertension because I'm planning to have a baby soon? Anybody ever taken it while pregnant. Let me know how it was. Thanks.
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There are warnings but I am sure your gynecologist will tell you if you are at any risk (or the fetus).
http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/nifedxl_wcp.htm
http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/medicines/100000028.html
http://www.drugs.com/adalat.html
http://www.medicinenet.com/nifedipine/article.htm
http://adalat-procardia.com/adalat_400.html
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Drug test showing positive for opiates?… by mmlxxvi
I just did a drug test and I got a positive result for opiates. The test was repeated with the same outcome. The thing is, I have never taken any opiates. About six weeks ago, I was at a party where a lot of pot was being smoked but certainly not any opiates. I didn't smoke any pot. Is there any possible explanation as to why my urine shows traces of opiates?
Best Answer:
A drug test can show a false positive for opiates if you have been taking any of these…
OPIATES [morphine, codeine, heroin]
Prescription medications that contain Morphine:
Astramorph PF
What type of Antibiotics are given for a urinary tract infection?… by xtraudina
And be kind of specific. Is it suppsoed to be in liquid or pill form?
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Urinary tract infections are generally treated with one of the following antibiotics- Bactrim (or Septra), Cipro or Levaquin, or Keflex (or a related cephalosporin). Actually, some UTI's will respond to Penicillins, such as ampicillin or amoxacillin.
The key to successful treatment of UTI's is to see a physician and get a urine culture, which will identify the antibiotic most likely to resolve the problem.
There are a number of other medications that can be used to treat complicated urinary infections. These include vitamin C (ascorbic acid) and furadantin.
Almost all of these drugs are available in tablets or capsules, as well as liquid forms.
Sulfa drugs used to be the primary treatment of UTI, and the sulfa drugs are still used, on occassion. Bactrim and Septra are both the same medication- They are a mixture of a sulfa drug and another antibiotic that works with the sulfa to make it more effective.
Hope this information helps!
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What could/can't you do on antibiotic treatments?… by Blue Lago
I'm on z-pak, and my infection isn't bad at all, I don't even really feel sick, I just have a slight balance problem and had hot flashes, doc says it's probably sinus infection, but I hardly feel it.
1) Is it okay to drink milk products, have yogurt on this med, and eat basically anything, or should you stick to non-milk and non-acidic products?
2) Is it okay to exercize and exert onesself, as long as they feel okay and are taking in enough fluids?
3) Is sexual intercourse okay? (my theory is if god forbid you get anything else, you're already on the antibiotics so it won't stand a chance)
4)Can you go about your life without making any modifications, and slowing yourself down?
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What should I avoid while taking Zithromax Z-Pak (azithromycin)?
Antibiotic medicines can cause diarrhea, which may be a sign of a new infection. If you have diarrhea that is watery or has blood in it, call your doctor. Do not use any medicine to stop the diarrhea unless your doctor has told you to.
Avoid exposure to sunlight or artificial UV rays (sunlamps or tanning beds). Azithromycin can make your skin more sensitive to sunlight and sunburn may result. Use a sunscreen (minimum SPF 15) and wear protective clothing if you must be out in the sun.
Zithromax Z-Pak (azithromycin) side effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Stop using azithromycin and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
diarrhea that is watery or bloody;
chest pain, uneven heartbeats; or
nausea, stomach pain, low fever, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes).
Continue using azithromycin and talk with your doctor if you have any of these less serious side effects:
mild nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, or stomach pain;
dizziness, tired feeling, or headache;
vaginal itching or discharge; or
mild itching or skin rash.
Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.
What other drugs will affect Zithromax Z-Pak (azithromycin)?
Do not take antacids that contain aluminum or magnesium within 2 hours of taking azithromycin.
Before taking azithromycin, tell your doctor if you are using any of the following drugs:
nelfinavir (Viracept);
digoxin (Lanoxin, Lanoxicaps);
ergot medicine such as methysergide (Sansert), ergotamine (Ergostat, Medihaler, Cafergot, Ercaf, Wigraine), dihydroergotamine mesylate (D.H.E., Migranal Nasal Spray);
triazolam (Halcion);
carbamazepine (Carbatrol, Tegretol);
cyclosporine (Neoral, Sandimmune);
phenytoin (Dilantin);
cholesterol-lowering medicines such as lovastatin (Mevacor), atorvastatin (Lipitor), or cerivastatin (Baycol);
a calcium channel blocker such as diltiazem (Cartia XT, Diltiazem, Tiazac), felodipine (Plendil), nicardipine (Cardene), nifedipine (Procardia, Adalat), nimodipine (Nimotop), verapamil (Calan, Covera-HS);
HIV medicines such as indinavir (Crixivan), ritonavir (Norvir), saquinavir (Invirase);
alprazolam (Xanax), diazepam (Valium), midazolam (Versed), triazolam (Halcion);
theophylline (Theo-Dur, Theolair, Theochron);
warfarin (Coumadin);
pimozide (Orap); or
another antibiotic, especially clarithromycin (Biaxin) or erythromycin (E-Mycin, E.E.S, Ery-Tab).
If you are using any of these drugs, you may not be able to use azithromycin, or you may need dosage adjustments or special tests during treatment.
There are many other medicines that can interact with azithromycin. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor. Keep a list with you of all the medicines you use and show this list to any doctor or other healthcare provider who treats you.
Where can I get more information?
Your pharmacist has additional information about azithromycin written for health professionals that you may read.
What does my medication look like?
Azithromycin is available with a prescription under the brand name Zithromax. Other brand or generic formulations may also be available. Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about this medication, especially if it is new to you.
Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.
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Does all cases of actinic keratosis develop to SCC?… by Wise_Gi
Should they all be removed by surgery?
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Depending on the dermatologist that you talk to, generally speaking about one in (six or ) eight actinic keratosis will eventually progress to become a SCC. This process can often be reversed by regular use of a drug like Solaraze.
http://www.bradpharm.com/products/Doak/prescription/Solaraze.htm
Apply twice daily and over time most AKs will fade away. Those that do not will probably eventually need freezing or removing.
Another drug option for actinic keratosis is Aldara. The good thing about Aldara is that it can also be used to treat early SCCs. Aldara is usually applied every other day. Inflammation occurs at the site of the AK or SCC. This continues for 2-4-6 weeks (depending on size of lesion) and then when no more inflammation occurs you quit treating the spot and the AK or SCC will slough off and the area will begin healing. If needed the treatment can be done a second time after a month of rest. It takes a little practice to figure out how to best use Aldara but this certainly beats having to have numerous skin lesions excised surgically.
http://www.aldara.com/
Aldara is currently FDA approved for treating AKs and BCC and will soon be approved for treating superficial SCCs. These new immune modifying drugs are the new direction in dermatology for treating skin cancers and other previously difficult to treat skin issues.
You should also realize that there is much debate in the dermatology community about using these drugs to treat AKs, BCC, and SCC because much of the income of dermatologists has been derived from removing these lesions surgically. Some older Drs refuse to do anything besides cut them out because using drug therapy can really cut into their income.
Make sure your dermatologist is treating you as a person and not an income stream in whether or not he decides whether a skin lesion needs excising or can be treated with drug therapy.
btw – Lesions treated with Aldara can look quite inflamed and not good at all after 4-6 weeks of treatment but if you wait another month or six weeks post treatment you will have no scar and won't even be able to tell where the lesion previously was located.
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Is it better to be Her 2 positive or Her2 Negative for breast cancer?… by Dav
Thanks again to all who are helping us. Appreciate your thoughts and prayers. Today, wife's lab test came back
She is Her 2 Negative and ER/PR+
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Yes, definitely good prognosis for your wife. Her2 positive is more aggressive and Her2 treatment is just so expensive—all newly approved drugs (still under patent) like Herceptin and Tykerb.
ER/PR+ is also good. This means your wife's cancer is stimulated by female hormones (estrogen and progesterone). Affordable hormonal therapy is available for ER/PR+ breast cancer. Tamoxifen has had a long history (over 30 years) of successful treatment and newer drugs used in hormonal therapy further improve the survival rates of ER/PR+ women.
The third web page link below lists all hormonal therapy drugs according to brand name.
All the best to you and your wife. Be strong. Be well.
Although, I am Her2 Positive and ER/PR-, I live with hope. And I try to live well.
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Difference between Vitamin D2 and D3?… by aarj
I've noticed several different vitamin D supplements. You've got D2 and D3. So I wanted to know which one is better? AND………. do they have the same final outcome?
Thanks!
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Hi Aaron J
The Vitamin D Council is my primary source of Vitamin D information.
Here's what they say in regard to your question:
Non-prescription vitamin D supplements are available in the United States as either Vitamin D2 Ergocalciferol or Vitamin D3 Cholecalciferol. Both are referred to as “vitamin D” although they are different in their origins, metabolism, and potential toxicity.
D3 or Cholecalciferol is the naturally occurring form of vitamin D. It is the substance made in large quantities in your skin when sunlight strikes your bare skin.
D2, Ergocalciferol, is available to U.S. doctors in prescription strength and is sometimes used in multivitamin preparations
How do these 2 types of progestogens compare?… by coz
Desogestrel and norgestimate? Do they each have different side effects? The nurse told me all pills have the same ingredients, so I will have the same side effects, but all pills have a different type of progestogen, so does that make them have different side effects, or does it just depend on the strength?
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Hi Coz:
I don't know if this will help. I'm not a boffin on female contraceptives (understandably being neither female, nor a physician or phramacist):
http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/desest.htm: Desogestrel tablets provide an oral contraceptive regimen of 21 white tablets each containing 0.15 mg desogestrel (13-ethyl-11-methylene-18,19-dinor-17 alpha-pregn- 4-en- 20-yn-17-ol), 0.02 mg ethinyl estradiol (19-nor-17 alpha-pregna-1,3,5 (10)-trien-20-yne-3,17-diol), and inactive ingredients which include vitamin E, corn starch, povidone, stearic acid, colloidal silicon dioxide, lactose, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, polyethylene glycol, titanium dioxide, and talc, followed by 2 green tablets with the following inactive ingredients: lactose, corn starch, magnesium stearate, FD&C Blue No. 2 aluminum lake, yellow ferric oxide, hydroxypropyl methylcellu-lose, polyethylene glycol, titanium dioxide, and talc. also contains 5 yellow tablets containing 0.01 mg ethinyl estradiol (19-nor-17 alpha-pregna-1,3,5 (10)-trien-20-yne-3,17-diol) and inactive ingredients which include vitamin E, corn starch, povidone, stearic acid, colloidal silicon dioxide, lactose, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, polyethylene glycol, titanium dioxide, talc, and yellow ferric oxide. The molecular weights for desogestrel and ethinyl estradiol are 310.48 and 296.41 respectively.
http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/norgestimest.htm: The following products is a combination oral contraceptive containing the progestational compound norgestimate and the estrogenic compound ethinyl estradiol.
Each white tablet contains 0.180 mg of the progestational compound, norgestimate (18,19-Dinor-17-pregn-4-en-20-yn-3-one,17-(acetyloxy)-13-ethyl-, oxime,(17a)-(+)-) and 0.035 mg of the estrogenic compound, ethinyl estradiol (19-nor-17a-pregna,1,3,5(10)-trien-20-yne-3,17-diol). Inactive ingredients include lactose, magnesium stearate, and pregelatinized corn starch.
Each light blue tablet contains 0.215 mg of the progestational compound norgestimate (18,19-Dinor-17-pregn-4-en-20-yn-3-one,17-(acetyloxy)-13-ethyl-,oxime,(17a)-(+)-) and 0.035 mg of the estrogenic compound, ethinyl estradiol (19-nor-17a-pregna,1,3,5(10)-trien-20-yne-3,17-diol). Inactive ingredients include FD & C Blue No. 2 Aluminum Lake, lactose, magnesium stearate, and pregelatinized corn starch.
Each blue tablet contains 0.250 mg of the progestational compound norgestimate (18,19-Dinor-17-pregn-4-en-20-yn-3-one, 17-(acetyloxy)-13-ethyl-,oxime,(17a)-(+)-) and 0.035 mg of the estrogenic compound, ethinyl estradiol (19-nor-17a-pregna,1,3,5(10)-trien-20-yne-3,17-diol). Inactive ingredients include FD & C Blue No. 2 Aluminum Lake, lactose, magnesium stearate, and pregelatinized corn starch.
Each green tablet contains only inert ingredients, as follows: D & C Yellow No. 10 Aluminum Lake, FD & C Blue No. 2 Aluminum Lake, lactose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose and pregelatinized corn starch.
I hope all this (which to me is pure Greek!!!! LOL!!) helps you. I really do not understand a single word of it . . .!!!
Good luck!
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