Monday, December 3, 2007

Aciclovir (INN) (pronounced /eɪˈsaɪkloʊvɪr/) or acyclovir (USAN, former BAN), chemical name acycloguanosine, is a guanine analogue antiviral drug, marketed under trade names such as Zovirax and Zovir (GSK). One of the most commonly-used antiviral drugs, it is primarily used for the treatment of herpes simplex virus infections, as well as in the treatment of herpes zoster (shingles).
Aciclovir was seen as the start of a new era in antiviral therapy, as it is extremely selective and low in cytotoxicity. Pharmacologist Gertrude B. Elion was awarded the 1988 Nobel Prize in Medicine, partly for the development of acyclovir.

For treatment of Shingles.. Liwen's dad - 1st Dec 2007

Wednesday, March 21, 2007

Stomach flu

Gastroenteritis is a general term referring to inflammation or infection of the gastrointestinal tract, primarily the stomach and intestines. It can be caused by infection with bacteria, viruses, or other parasites, or less commonly reactions to new foods or medications. Many times it involves stomach pain (sometimes to the point of crippling), diarrhea and/or vomiting, with noninflammatory infection of the upper small bowel, or inflammatory infections of the colon.

It usually is of acute onset, normally lasting fewer than 10 days and self-limiting. Sometimes it is referred to simply as 'gastro'. It is often called the stomach flu or gastric flu even though it is not related to influenza.

Rhinitis

Fluticasone Propiaonate Aqueous Nasal Spray is indicated for the prophylaxis and treatment of seasonal allergic rhinitis including hay feer, and perennial rhinitis.

Rhinitis is the medical term describing irritation and inflammation of the nose.
Primary symptom is running nose.

Caused by chronic or acute inflammation of the mucous membrane of the nose due to viruses, bacteria or irritants.

In US, this affect >50 million Americans.