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Docetaxel (Taxotere) and Breast Cancer

Docetaxel is a well established chemotherapy agent in the treatment of primary breast cancer. Docetaxel is also used alone or as part of a combination regimen to treat secondary breast cancer or cancer that originated in the breast but has spread to other parts of the body such as the lungs, brain, liver and bones.

7 Apr 2010

Docetaxel (Taxotere) and Gastric Cancer

Docetaxel is a chemotherapy drug that is used to treat several forms of cancer. On March 22nd 2006, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the use of docetaxel in combination with cisplatin and flourouracil for the treatment of patients with advanced gastric adenocarcinoma who had not yet received chemotherapy for advanced disease.

7 Apr 2010

Docetaxel (Taxotere) Side-Effects

Docetaxel is a chemotherapy drug that is used to treat several types of cancer. Chemotherapy treatments are also referred to as cytotoxic drugs, which means they are toxic and damaging to cells.

7 Apr 2010

Docetaxel (Taxotere) and Prostate Cancer

Docetaxel is a chemotherapy drug that is used to treat several different types of cancer.

7 Apr 2010

What is Docetaxel (Taxotere)?

Docetaxel is a chemotherapy drug that is used in the treatment of several types of cancer. Chemotherapy treatments are also referred to as cytotoxic drugs, which means they are toxic and damaging to cells. Although these drugs are used to kill cancerous cells, they can also kill off healthy cells in the body.

7 Apr 2010

Morphine Chemistry

Morphine is an opiate drug named after the god of dreams and sleep - Morpheus. The drug eases pain, alters mood and induces sleep.

7 Apr 2010

Morphine Pharmacokinetics

Morphine is a highly potent and addictive opioid that is used widely in clinical medicine and surgery for a variety of reasons. Due to the euphoria and pleasurable effects the drug exerts, it is also widely used for recreational purposes and is commonly abused by drug addicts.

7 Apr 2010

Morphine Pharmacology

Morphine is an opiate found in opium, the juice secreted by the seedpods of poppies. It is a potent pain reliever and is similar in structure to other opiate analgesics.

7 Apr 2010

Morphine Side Effects

Morphine is most commonly used as a means of providing pain relief. However, the side effects of morphine vary somewhat and while some of the adverse effects seen with initial therapy are short-term, others may be long-term, especially when the drug is used over longer durations of time.

7 Apr 2010

Morphine Uses

Morphine is an analgesic opioid and is one of the most potent pain relievers. It has been used for pain relief and other indications for years. Morphine is highly addictive and its use is associated with significant physical and psychological dependence.

7 Apr 2010

Morphine History

Morphine and other opiates have been known to mankind for centuries. Applications of the drug have been varied ranging from pain relief for war injuries and chronic painful diseases through to recreational use among drug abusers. The less desirable effects of upload use include constipation, sleepiness, nausea and vomiting.

7 Apr 2010

Morphine Brands

Since morphine has several clinical uses, there are several brand names under which the drug is sold. Some of the most widely used brands include: MSiR®, MS-Contin®, Roxanol®, RMS®, Kadian® and oramorph SR®. A major form of injectable morphine is available as morphine sulphate.

7 Apr 2010

What is Morphine?

Morphine is the most abundant analgesic opiate found in opium and is a potent pain reliever. The drug is used in clinical pain relief but is also used illicitly for recreational purposes among drug users. It is potentially highly addictive and can cause intense physical dependence that leads to abuse of the substance.

7 Apr 2010

Eating Disorder Treatments

Treating eating disorders is not a one time or a short term process. There is a high risk of relapse and recurrence. Another difficulty is that an anorexic patient believes that the emaciation is normal and attractive and bulimic patient feels that purging is the only way to prevent obesity.

6 Apr 2010