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According to data released by the Spanish Association of Generic Drug Manufacturers, only 6.5% of the medicines consumed in Spain are generic, making our country in its European consumer retail, surpassed only by Italy. The average in European countries is around 30%.

Low consumption of generic drugs

This fact is important; because it needs to reduce pharmaceutical spending in our country and one of the ways that intensive follow is to promote the consumption of such drugs.

Another vision is to have the patent drug manufacturers who are interested in to continue taking medications of this type.

No one is free of bad breath that will play tricks. Without depriving them of the foods we like, it is useful to consider what to do to not suffer the consequences after that one prefer to have it away. There are foods, like onions, garlic and spices that contain strong gases, which are absorbed with food, and then out of breath. In these cases, it is advisable to take three tablespoons of parsley juice.

Celery is appropriate to cure mouth sores and gum problems to attack, you have to crush the dried plant and make a mouthwash. The carotene in carrots ensures healthy teeth and gums. To avoid bad breath in dry mouth (which can be induced by smoking) you must take plenty of fluids. Those who follow very strict diets, may have bad breath due to ketones (substances produced by fasting), in which case you should eat every 3 or 4 hours.

In general, halitosis or bad breath is avoided by good oral hygiene, brushing two to three times daily after meals. You can also strengthen the toilet with a flavored mouthwash, preferably mint. When there are dental problems or gum disease, throat, nose, lungs, kidneys and liver, which can cause bad breath, you should seek medical advice.

Recent studies suggest that antioxidant molecules found in green tea has many benefits in oral health, helping to promote healthy teeth and gums. In addition to its many benefits, green tea adds a good contribution to oral health was not considered. A study recently published in the Journal of Periodontology, the official journal of the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP), demonstrated that the regular intake of green tea can also help promote healthy teeth and gums.

The study analyzed the periodontal health of 940 men between 50 and 60 years and found that those who regularly drank green tea showed better oral health than those not taking it. The researchers led by Dr. Yoshihiro Shimazaki noted that each cup of green tea consumed daily there was a positive increase in oral health indicators and that means a lower rate of incidence of periodontal disease in patients who regularly drank green tea.

Green tea appears to help reduce the symptoms of periodontal disease may be due to the presence of a molecule known as catechizes antioxidant that is able to reduce inflammation.

Many older people struggling with high blood pressure is inappropriate and unnecessary drugs prescribed a combination of pressure, a team of Canadian researchers says.
And, they warn, the dual-frequency protocol unjustified can have serious consequences: an increased risk for kidney failure and even death.
The two types of drugs in question are the angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors and blockers, angiotensin receptor (ARBs).
On their own, each is well established and highly effective in controlling blood pressure, the study team said. In addition, a small number of people – those diagnosed with a blood pressure problem in particular related to inappropriate left ventricular systolic function – you can get any additional benefit of taking the two drugs at the same time, they say.
But older people do not need both drugs, the researchers say, especially considering fresh indication that there is usually much more to lose than win.
No wonder the use of this combination of agents is often not based guide, as is often assumed that if only two drugs are beneficial, then the combination of the two must be even more beneficial, he said the study’s lead author, Dr. Finlay A. McAlister, division of general internal medicine and Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute at the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Canada.
But McAlister said that research has indicated that this is not the case of the mixture of ACE inhibitors and ARBs, and the new study confirms the risks of this combination. The findings were reported March 21 in the Canadian Medical Journal.
The research involved 32,312 people, all aged 65, who were taking an ACE inhibitor alone, an ARB alone or a combination of both.
The team noted that among the approximately 5% taking both drugs, the vast majority – over 86% – do not have a condition that justifies a combination regimen.
They also found that people with combination therapy is not best fit the scheme, most had stopped taking the medication within three months, even in the absence of serious illness or side effects. The researchers speculated that the arterial hypotension was the main reason for abandoning the routine.
Those who stay with the dual-drug protocol were found to be more likely to experience end-stage renal disease or kidney failure or death than were those who took either drug alone.
Dr. Bryan Henry, an assistant professor of medicine at Finger Lakes Cardiology Associates of the University of Rochester Medical Center in New York, expressed surprise with the results.
There has been growing evidence for years that the combination or not add anything or may be harmful, “said Henry. For some small subset of patients, could help. But in general, these drugs should not be used in combination.
But readers, Henry was quick to add, do not bring home the message that each drug alone is not safe and effective. It’s just the combination that is a problem.
Dr. Gregg C. Fonarow, a professor of cardiology at the University of California, Los Angeles, expressed hope that the medical community’s attention to the obvious risks involved with the combination of the two drugs.
A number of clinical studies have shown no added benefit of taking two drugs together, and the combination is not recommended in treatment guidelines, he said. So it’s really surprising that many patients were receiving anyway.
But now this is an opportunity for physicians to become aware of the risks outweighing the benefits for patients, Fonarow said. It is certainly a risk that must be avoided.

Chinese medicine herbal (CHM) is one of the traditional forms of health care with a documented history that goes back many centuries. The oldest Chinese medicine herbal book was written 2000 years ago and was entitled to herbal Classic Shen Nong was written 2000 years ago.

In this article we will discuss four of the most important herbs in Chinese medicine based on ancient books written by Chinese doctors.

Jioagulan belong to the Cucurbitaceae family plant and had appeared in the southern part of China, but now also grows in northern Thailand and Japan. China also known as the herb of immortality. It contains up to three times more saponins of Panax Ginseng root, is known as a medical plant adaptogen. The most important features of saponins Are the regulation of the nervous system and the curative Influence on the blood circulation. Jioagulan also used as an anti-oxidant of plants to remove toxins from the body, such as lowering cholesterol and blood glucose and liver as a stimulator. Read the rest of this entry »

there are certain drugs that are not suitable to be provided to infants especially for infants who are prone to allergies.
1. Chew Tablet

Chewable tablet form of drugs is very dangerous for babies. If your baby is eating solid foods and you want to give chewable tablets, the tablets should be crushed first, then mixed in a spoonful of soft food such as yogurt or applesauce. To obtain the appropriate dose, make sure you eat the baby food on the spoon. However, there are several types of chewable tablets that should not be crushed, because it can eliminate an important substance in it. Ask for further clarification on the doctor if your baby is given a chewable tablet.

2. Medication for Adults

Give the baby medication for adults with doses adjusted very dangerous. If the packaging is not listed on the label dose for infants, then do not give your baby the drug.

3. Prescription Drugs For People or Other Diseases

Drugs prescribed to another person or other diseases could be ineffective or even harmful if given to your baby. Provide only prescription medication for her and in accordance with the disease.

4. Drug Expiration

Discard immediately if the drugs had expired, because it would be dangerous if the equipment is used. Similarly, drugs that have undergone changes in color and shape. But do not throw it into the closet, because it will affect the moisture content of soil to be used as drinking water. To be safe, keep out of reach of children and throw away the trash.

many mothers who do not know what to do when their babies are sick, therefore many choose to use such drugs in adults. the mother does not understand that the drug is also not good for the health of children can even cause death.
Tiny infants are more susceptible to side effects than adults. So be careful in choosing drugs for little. The following drugs are not recommended by doctors to give to your baby.

1. Aspirin

Do not give aspirin or any medicine containing aspirin to a baby, because aspirin would cause the baby to be susceptible to Reye syndrome (Reye syndrome: a surprise attack the form of interference
respiratory and digestive tract for several days and ended with a swelling of the brain characterized by seizures or coma, red). Medicines for children are also sold in stores is not necessarily free aspirin, which has another name for salicylic acid. So, read the label carefully and ask your doctor if you are not sure whether the drug contains aspirin.

2. Anti Nausea Drugs

Never give your baby anti-nausea drugs, because these drugs have major side effects, unless the doctor recommends it. According to Dr. Caroline, OMC Hospital Sp.A from Jakarta, a drug that usually contains metoclopramide as eliminating nausea if given to infants will cause extrapyramidal disorder that attacks nerve. Nausea in babies usually only lasts a moment, and will be lost without being certain drugs. If your baby is vomiting and dehydrated, immediately went to the doctor for further treatment.