What are the top 10 most used drugs?

Top 10 Drugs Prescribed in the U.S.

Lisinopril (Generic for Prinivil or Zestril)
Levothyroxine (generic for Synthroid)
Azithromycin (generic for Zithromax, Z-PAK)
Metformin (generic for Glucophage)
Lipitor (atorvastatin)
Amlodipine (generic for Norvasc)
Amoxicillin.
Hydrochlorothiazide.

What are the five groups of drugs?

Here are the five main categories and some information about each:

Central nervous system depressants.
Central nervous system stimulants.
Opiates and Opiodes.
Hallucinogens.
Marijuana.

What are the biological effects of drugs?

Drug use can also result in long-term health outcomes that include:

harm to organs and systems in your body, such as your throat, stomach, lungs, liver, pancreas, heart, brain, nervous system.
cancer (such as lung cancer from inhaling drugs)

What are the side effects of drugs?

Common minor side effects of prescription drugs:

Diarrhea.
Dizziness.
Drowsiness.
Fatigue.
Heart issues (palpitations, irregular heartbeats)
Hives.
Nausea and vomiting.
Rash.

What is a serious side effect?

Common side effects include upset stomach, dry mouth, and drowsiness. A side effect is considered serious if the result is: death; life-threatening; hospitalization; disability or permanent damage; or exposure prior to conception or during pregnancy caused birth defect.

Which disease is caused by drugs?

Addiction and HIV/AIDS are intertwined epidemics. Drug use can also increase the risk of contracting infections. HIV and hepatitis C (a serious liver disease) can occur from sharing injection equipment or from unsafe practices such as condom-less sex.

What are side effects of steroids?

What are the possible side effects of steroids?

Increased appetite.
Weight gain.
Changes in mood.
Muscle weakness.
Blurred vision.
Increased growth of body hair.
Easy bruising.
Lower resistance to infection.

What are 5 side effects of steroids?

Common side effects of oral steroids include:

Acne.
Blurred vision.
Cataracts or glaucoma.
Easy bruising.
Difficulty sleeping.
High blood pressure.
Increased appetite, weight gain.
Increased growth of body hair.

How do you feel on steroids?

Some people who take steroids say the drugs make them feel powerful and energetic. However, steroids are also known to increase irritability, anxiety and aggression and cause mood swings, manic symptoms and paranoia, particularly when taken in high doses.

What illnesses do steroids treat?

Steroids can be used to treat a wide range of conditions, including:

asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
hay fever.
hives and eczema.
painful joints or muscles – such as arthritis, tennis elbow and frozen shoulder.
pain caused by an irritated or trapped nerve – such as sciatica.

Why do doctors give you steroids for a chest infection?

They help reduce inflammation and relax the airways. They’re especially helpful for people with bronchitis. You may also be prescribed antibiotics if you have a bacterial infection that’s making your COPD symptoms worse.

Do steroids clear up chest infections?

Oral steroids should not be used for treating acute lower respiratory tract infection (or ‘chest infections’) in adults who don’t have asthma or other chronic lung disease, as they do not reduce the duration or severity of symptoms, according to a new study published in the journal JAMA [22 Aug].

What is the best medicine for bronchitis?

What is the best medication for bronchitis?

Best medications for bronchitis
Mucinex (guaifenesin ER)	Mucoactive agent	Nausea, vomiting
Vicks Dayquil Cough (dextromethorphan)	Cough suppressant	Drowsiness, slowed breathing
Amoxil (amoxicillin)	Antibiotic	Headache, nausea, diarrhea
Claritin (loratadine)	Antihistamine	Headache, fatigue

What is the strongest antibiotic for upper respiratory infection?

Amoxicillin is the preferred treatment in patients with acute bacterial rhinosinusitis. Short-course antibiotic therapy (median of five days’ duration) is as effective as longer-course treatment (median of 10 days’ duration) in patients with acute, uncomplicated bacterial rhinosinusitis.

Which fruit is good for bronchitis?

Fruits

blueberries.
cranberries.
blackberries.
prunes.
strawberries.
apples & pears (with peel)
grapes.
peaches.

What is the fastest way to cure bronchitis?

Relief for Acute Bronchitis

Drink lots of fluids, especially water. Try eight to 12 glasses a day to help thin out that mucus and make it easier to cough up.
Get plenty of rest.
Use over-the-counter pain relievers with ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), naproxen (Aleve), or aspirin to help with pain.

What is the best sleeping position for bronchitis?

Sleeping. Lie on your side with a pillow between your legs and your head elevated with pillows. Keep your back straight. Lie on your back with your head elevated and your knees bent, with a pillow under your knees.

Why does bronchitis get worse at night?

It’s easier to do that when you’re moving around, as this helps loosen any trapped mucus. When you’re lying down, mucus will start pooling in the back of your throat, aka postnasal drip. Another reason why coughs get worse at night is acid reflux.

How can I instantly stop coughing?

Here, we look at 12 of these remedies in more detail.

Honey tea. Share on Pinterest A popular home remedy for coughs is mixing honey with warm water.
Ginger. Ginger may ease a dry or asthmatic cough, as it has anti-inflammatory properties.
Fluids.
Steam.
Marshmallow root.
Salt-water gargle.
Bromelain.
Thyme.

Why am I coughing a lot but not sick?

Dozens of conditions can cause a recurrent, lingering cough, but the lion’s share are caused by just five: postnasal drip, asthma, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), chronic bronchitis, and treatment with ACE inhibitors, used for high blood pressure.

What causes uncontrollable coughing?

Ongoing coughs can be caused by acid reflux, or gastroesophageal reflux disease — you may hear your doctor call it GERD. Coughs can be a side effect of ACE inhibitors, a kind of blood pressure medicine. They can be a symptom of whooping cough and even heart failure. You need medical care for all of these conditions.

Does coughing damage your lungs?

Although you are not going to cough up a lung, you can sustain other injuries from frequent and violent coughing, such as: coughing up blood. muscular pain. damaging small blood vessels.

Can’t stop coughing from Tickle in throat?

Lozenges and even hard candies can help stimulate saliva production, which can keep your throat moist and relieve the tickle. Take an over-the-counter (OTC) medication. You may want to try an OTC pain reliever or a throat spray. Get extra rest.

What is the best cough suppressant?

PHARMACISTS’ TOP CHOICES In 2019, 44% of pharmacists surveyed in Pharmacy Times®’ 2019 OTC Guide® recommended Delsym (dextromethorphan) as a first-line cough suppressant. Another 30% suggested Mucinex DM (guaifenesin/dextromethorphan), and 20% advocated for Robitussin (guaifenesin).