BUPROPION What is bupropion? Bupropion is a medication that is commonly used to treat depression, seasonal affective disorder (SAD), and smoking cessation. It is an atypical antidepressant in that it is not in the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) or serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) class. Bupropion works by inhibiting the reuptake of norepinephrine and Read More
Read MoreAtorvastatin (Lipitor) What is atorvastatin (Lipitor)? Atorvastatin is part of a class of drugs commonly referred to as statins. Its role is to reduce the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. Cholesterol is comprised of HDL, the “good” cholesterol, and LDL, the “bad” cholesterol. The body uses cholesterol to make various hormones and Read More
Read MoreGEMFIBROZIL What is gemfibrozil? Gemfibrozil is part of a class of medications known as fibric acid derivates. Their primary function is to lower triglyceride levels and increase HDL cholesterol levels in patients. How does gemfibrozil work? Cholesterol in the body comprises two parts: low-density lipoprotein (LDL) and high-density lipoprotein (HDL). LDL is often Read More
Read MoreGABAPENTIN What is gabapentin? Gabapentin is a medication that mimics gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in the body. GABA is responsible for inhibiting neurons that produce an excitatory signal. In pain or seizures, neurons constantly fire, inducing an excitatory response. GABA works to calm these neurons and return them to normalcy. Gabapentin is commonly used for Read More
Read MoreDOXYCYCLINE What is doxycycline (Vibramycin)? Doxycycline is an antibiotic used to treat infections such as pneumonia, urinary tract infections, and sexually transmitted diseases. It works by binding to the region of bacteria that creates proteins, inhibiting new protein synthesis. The lack of proteins for the bacteria causes bacterial death. What is the connection Read More
Read MoreDEXTROAMPHETAMINE/AMPHETAMINE What is dextroamphetamine and amphetamine? Dextroamphetamine and amphetamine is a stimulant medication that belongs to the drug class amphetamines. This medication acts on the central nervous system (CNS) by increasing levels of two chemicals, dopamine and norepinephrine, in the brain. Norepinephrine is thought to play a role in the body’s stress response and Read More
Read MoreDEXMETHYLPHENIDATE What is dexmethylphenidate, and how does it work? Dexmethylphenidate is a stimulant medication that belongs to the drug class amphetamines. This medication acts on the central nervous system (CNS) by increasing levels of two chemicals, dopamine and norepinephrine, in the brain. Norepinephrine is thought to play a role in the body’s stress response Read More
Read MoreCOLCHICINE What is colchicine (Colcrys)? Colchicine is a medication prescribed for the prevention and treatment of gout. Gout is caused by a buildup of uric acid crystals in the joint space. These crystals are hard and very sharp, causing tremendous pain. Colchicine works by reducing the inflammation resulting from the buildup of these crystals Read More
Read MoreCITALOPRAM What is citalopram (Celexa)? Used for depression, citalopram belongs to a class of medication called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Serotonin is a molecule in the body that aids in mood, sexual desire, sleep, digestion, wound healing, bone health, and blood clotting. It is often referred to in psychology as the “happy” chemical. Read More
Read MoreBUSPIRONE What is buspirone (Buspar)? Buspirone is a medication used to treat anxiety. Although its exact mechanism is unknown, it is believed to act on the serotonin and dopamine receptors in the brain. Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that aids in mood, sexual desire, sleep, digestion, wound healing, bone health, and blood clotting [1]. It Read More
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