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Ivermectol (Ivermectin) - Benefits, Uses, side effect and Precautions

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  Ivermectol (Ivermectin) - Benefits, Uses, side effect and Precautions   The Covid-19 has been pushing us for what seems like forever. Amidst this global pandemic, scientists and healthcare experts have been working tirelessly in search of drugs that can be used to treat or prevent Covid-19, and not very surprisingly some unconventional methods of supposedly treating or curing the disease have popped up. Ivermectin is one such name that came up, more on that later. In this article, we will be taking you through the uses, side effects, and everything else you need to know about Ivermectol and busting some myths related to Ivermectin.     What is Ivermectol? Ivermectol   is the brand name under which Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd sells the antiparasitic drug Ivermectin, which falls into a class of drugs called anthelmintics. It is primarily used to treat parasitic infections in animals and humans.   What are the uses of Ivermectol? Ivermectol is used for its anti-parasitic propertie

Fabiflu — DCGI approved for Covid Treatment

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  COVID-19 has been raging for the past year and doesn’t seem like it is going away anytime soon. Work from homes, online classes, online movie releases, and the unfortunate loss of near and dear ones, the world as we know it has changed drastically in this one year. Now with the onset of the second wave, things are looking far from ideal, the number of Covid cases has spiked at an unprecedented rate, a return to the normal is still a dream. In this article, w e ’ll be taking a glimpse at Fabiflu, Glenmark’s magic tablet that is used extensively in the treatment of COVID-19 affected patients. What is Fabiflu? The antiviral drug Favipiravir is sold by Glenmark Pharmaceuticals under the brand name Fabiflu. It is currently used to treat a number of viral infections, now including the novel coronavirus. It was approved for treating Covid-19 by the Government of India in 2020 making it the first drug to be officially sanctioned to treat people affected by COVID-19. Medical Uses As aforement

HIV: Transmission, and Treatment

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HIV Overview: Human Immunodeficiency Virus, known as  HIV , is a kind of virus that damages the immune system. Untreated HIV affects and kills CD4 cells, a type of immune system called T cell. Over time, as HIV kills many CD4 cells, the body is more likely to develop the worst conditions and different types of cancers. Where did HIV come from? HIV infection in humans came from chimpanzees   in Central Africa. The chimpanzee version of the virus (called SIV) was probably passed to humans when humans hunted chimpanzees for food and came in touch with their HIV-infected blood. This virus probably jumped from chimpanzees to humans in the late 1800s. Over time, the virus slowly spread in Africa and later to different parts of the world. We know that the virus existed in the United States since the late 1970s. Transmission HIV   can be transmitted through body fluids which include blood sperm, vaginal and rectal fluid, and breast milk. The virus is not transmitted through usual contacts like

Cancer Overview, Types and Causes

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Cancer Cancer is the name given to a combination of diseases in which cells divide uncontrollably. In the human body, cells grow and divide to form new cells in normal conditions as the body needs them up to a limit. In Cancer, old cells which need to be dead don’t die, and new cells also start forming. This creates excessive cells, which damage body tissues. Types of Cancer There are hundreds of types of Cancer that are common nowadays. A variety of Cancer is usually named for the organs where the cancers form. For example, Cancer in the lung cells is termed lung cancer, and the Cancer that starts in cells of the brain is called brain cancer. Cancers may be named by the type of cell from which they are formed, such as an epithelial cell or a squamous cell. Here are some sorts of cancers that begin in specific types of cells: 1.            Carcinoma 2.            Sarcoma 3.            Lymphoma 4.            Leucamia 5.            Multiple Myeloma Cancer can start from one place and can

Covishelid Vaccine

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Benefits of Getting Covishield Vaccine 2020 has been a very difficult year for the entire human population; the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we look at things and our daily routines. With online classes and Work from home options, everything has shifted into the virtual world. The COVID-19 pandemic in its wake has around 96 million cases reported and left around 2 million dead worldwide. At one point it seemed as if this could perhaps be the doom ancient Mayans predicted, but now humanity is slowly regaining its hope with news of successful vaccines spreading all over. It is with great pride that we at Medisellers India report that India is the world’s largest vaccine manufacturer, rolling out two vaccines Serum Institute of India’s Covishield and Bharath Biotech’s Covaxin. With stage one of vaccination underway, it is quite common for us to have doubts about the vaccine, hence in this article, we will be going through everything you need to know about the SII’s Covishield. Wh

Careprost (Bimatoprost) Eye Drops: Uses, Precautions and Side Effects

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  Bimatoprost (Careprost) Careprost is an eye drop used to treat high pressure in the eyes that accompanies conditions like glaucoma. Let us take a closer look at what exactly bimatoprost does, what is  Careprost , its uses, and more. What does Bimatoprost do? Bimatoprost is an analog of prostaglandin, it works to increase the flow of aqueous fluid in the eyes and thus reducing intraocular pressure. The exact mechanism is unknown to this day but is thought to be similar to what the naturally occurring prostanoids produce in the human body.   Bimatoprost is absorbed through the cornea and starts to show effects from 4 hours of its application. It is metabolized efficiently by the body and hence does not accumulate. The biological half-life of Bimatoprost is roughly 45 minutes. After administration, you may experience blurry vision for a short while. The uses of Bimatoprost Bimatoprost as said earlier is used to treat glaucoma. Specifically, it is used to treat open-angle glaucoma. If th

Botox (Botulinum Toxin) - Uses, Treatment, and Side Effects

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Have you often wondered how all of those movie stars seem to get younger as years pass by? Have you wanted such wrinkle-free skin that makes everyone go crazy? The answer to both of these questions lies in the wonder drug, Botox. Botox is a drug used widely for cosmetic purposes as well as to treat some other medical conditions. When used in small doses and aptly botox is found to have the aforementioned benefits. In this article, we’ll be taking a look at everything you need to know about Botox. What is botox? Botox is a protein complex derived from Botulinum Toxin. Botulinum Toxin, a neurotoxin is sourced from the Clostridium botulinum bacterium and a number of related bacteria.  Botulinum Toxin is used to derive a number of preparations such as: Onabotulinumtoxin A (Botox) Abobotulinumtoxin A (Dysport) Incobotulinumtoxin A (Xeomin) Rimabotulinumtoxin B (Myobloc) Prabotulinumtoxin A (Jeuveau) All of these preparations are commonly called Botox.  To purchase type A Botox click here. B