The insomnia drug Stinox™ (known as Ambien™ in the USA) has had its suggested dose halved after news that blood levels the morning after use were enough to impair alertness. Australian Medical Observer reports: The dose for women should be lowered from 10mg to 5mg for immediate release products and from 12.5mg to 6.25mg for extended-release products because they eliminate … [Read more...] about Insomnia Drug Stilnox™ AKA Ambien™ Dose Halved In USA
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Attention Asthma Sufferers: Faulty asthma inhalers recalled
Important news for people living with asthma. It has been noted that batches of asthma relievers: Ventolin and Asmol are faulty and may be delivering lower doses then needed. A fault discovered in a number of asthma inhalers has prompted a nationwide recall and warnings from health authorities. Up to 10 batches of Asmol and Ventolin inhalers manufactured by … [Read more...] about Attention Asthma Sufferers: Faulty asthma inhalers recalled
Grapefruit Can Interact With Many Medications
Hey there Guys. Just had a memo land on my desk about important interactions that can occur between grapefruit and many medications. Grapefruit is quite a popular fruit with many health advocates suggesting adding it to the diet. While I am certainly a fan of it's tart flavour it's important to remember it can interact with many medications. As noted in the medical … [Read more...] about Grapefruit Can Interact With Many Medications
Australian Doctor Banned For Prescribing “Gay Cure”
Today it's been reported that an Australian family doctor has been banned from practicing after prescribing a drug to "cure" a young man, referred to in findings as "patient A", of his homosexuality. Dr Mark Christopher James Craddock was recently severely reprimanded by the New South Wales Health Care Complaints Commission for prescribing the drug Cyprostat, a testosterone … [Read more...] about Australian Doctor Banned For Prescribing “Gay Cure”
AFL Joins No Homophobia Campaign
In addition to today's launch of No To Homophobia campaign it's heartening to see that the AFL has come out in support to remove homophobia from their code. As seen on Twitter: AFL declares war on homophobia | AFL | Fox Sports foxsports.com.au/afl/afl-premie… — AFL Diversity (@AFLdiversity) August 28, 2012 Let's put this in context - AFL is an interesting sport. To date … [Read more...] about AFL Joins No Homophobia Campaign