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Well, Migraine is not easy to understand, but it's not as complex as rocket science. Well, it is easily stereotyped that a  migraine is a form of a  headache. Actually no, it doesn't work like that headaches might be an effect of any of the migraines but a  migraine is not a type of a headache. Well if you are not a migrant you can't understand how troubling migraines can be, it's not a walk in the park for sure. Well let's first discuss the facts relevant to a migraine:     Migraine is the 3rd most prevalent illness in the world.     Migraine is the 6th most disabling illness in the world.     Migraine is an extraordinarily prevalent neurological disease affecting 1 billion worldwide.      Genetics play an important role in a  migraine, about 90% of migraines is transmitted through genes.     Well, we might be relying on painkillers, but painkillers don't eliminate a migraine complet...

  Drugs causing depression Well, we have heard that there are so-called antidepressant drugs which could work well against depression. What if I say that there are drugs that cause depression too. Yeah, you have read it right. No need to rub your eyes and check again. Well, certain prescription drugs for the treatment of asthma, acne, malaria and other certain drugs side effects include depression or other mood disorders. There are certain other medications which could trigger mania( excessive elation of mood and energy) which is usually associated with bipolar disorder. Actually, Medications that cause depression alters brain chemicals in one way or other. Let us consider an example: There is a famous medicine named Montelukast is used regularly to prevent wheezing and shortness of breath caused by asthma in order to reduce the asthma attacks. Now this medicine works well for asthma but its side effects include depression, anxiety and suicidal thinking according to a resea...

Paracetamol why you should know more about it!! Well, you are not a human if you don't know Paracetamol! Still, if you are reading this and you don't know about Paracetamol then which Planet are you from? Well jokes apart, if you have a headache. Previous day you played sports so hard that you are bit tired today and you get a feeling of fever incurring to your body. Well in these situations what would you do? You would certainly look for the Tablets I am gonna explain about now. Well let me present you the basic facts about Paracetamol:     Paracetamol is a medical drug, also known as ‘acetaminophen’.     Its chemical name is ‘N-acetyl-p-aminophenol’.     Paracetamol is an analgesic and antipyretic, which means it is used to relieve pain and lower fevers.     Paracetamol was first used by the German physician, Joseph von Mering, on his patients in 1887, after it was created by Harmon Northrop Morse, an American chemist, ten y...

How can anyone save money by buying generic medicine? Just before learning how to save by opting for generic medicines first let us understand what is generic medicines. What is Generic Medicine?  Generic drugs contain the same active ingredients, in the very same strength, as brand-name drugs. When a medicine is first developed, the pharmaceutical company that discovers and markets it receives a patent on its new drug. The patent usually lasts for 20 years, to give the originating company a chance to recoup its research investment. After the patent expires, a generic version of the drug may become available. Generics are marketed under the drug's chemical, or "generic," name and meet the same FDA quality and effectiveness standards as the original. Generic pharmaceutical manufacturers must prove to the FDA that their version of a drug: 1.contains the same active ingredient; 2.is identical in strength, dosage form, and route of administration; 3.has the...

Why does Pharma add value to your life? Yeah, am totally excited as you are. Hello readers. So the thing totally comes to your mind and me too, like why should I write and why should you read my post?. Well, that is a great question, kudos for that! Yeah,  I have some reasons which could bring a little bit of justice to your question. Initially let us just think if there is anyone in this world who has not consumed any tablet if you are, then sorry an alien too is reading the post. So if you are not an alien then you must surely try to learn what tablets are we consuming, does any tablet we consume has a side effect on our body? or does it affect our immunity? These are the questions which one has to look upon before consuming any tablet. So I am here to support you and help you with any kind of queries you can comment for any doubts and in my upcoming posts, I will share you the basic knowledge of how things in pharma field work and why is it gonna be the next big thing in the wo...