NURSING CARE

Amoxicillin

Amoxicillin is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections. It is commonly a drug of choice because it is easily absorbed by oral administration. Common brand names of Amoxicillin are Agcomen, Agpen, Alvonal, Amelox, Amoclav, Amoxil, Apo-Amoxi…

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UPDATE! Deadline for Filing of Applications for the July and December 2011 Nurse Licensure Exams

The Professional Regulation Commission of the Philippines has recently released the deadline for the filing of application for the July and December 2011 nurses’ licensure examination.

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Calcium Carbonate

Calcium carbonate is a chemical substance found usually in rocks in all parts of the world. It is commonly used as a supplement or antacid though excessive quantities are found to be hazardous. Common brand names are Apo-Cal, Calbone, Calcid, Calsan…

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Dengue Fever

Dengue Fever is an acute febrile infectious disease caused by the dengue virus. It is classified into two groups: uncomplicated and severe. It is believe to infect 50 to 100 million people worldwide that has already resulted in an estimated 12,500 deaths.

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Azithromycin

Azithromycin is an azalide, derived from erythromycin. Common brand names are Azomycin, Azyth, Geocit, Macromax, Zenith, Zithromax, and Zmax. Azithromycin is classified as a macrolide and antibiotic.

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Digoxin

Digoxin otherwise known as Digitalis is a cardiac glycoside derived from Digitalis lanata. It is widely used in the treatment of several heart conditions like atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, and at times heart failure. Common brand names are Cardioxin, Lanox, Lanoxicaps, and Lanoxin.