Antimicrobial Resistance

site URL - http://www.who.int/inf-fs/en/fact194.html

Site description: Fact sheet from the World Health Organization.




Topic: Top/Health/Pharmacy/Drugs_and_Medications/Antibiotics/Resistance_Issues

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Previous 10Antimicrobial Agents Used in Treatment of Infectious Diseasehttp://www.bact.wisc.edu/Bact330/lectureama Antimicrobial Agents Used in Treatment of Infectious DiseaseTop/Health/Pharmacy/Drugs_and_Medications/Antibiotics An examination of the biological mechanisms by which antibiotics exert their effects.
PreviousCDC Division of Bacterial and Mycotic Diseases: Antibiotic Resistancehttp://www.cdc.gov/drugresistance/community/ CDC Division of Bacterial and Mycotic Diseases: Antibiotic ResistanceTop/Health/Pharmacy/Drugs_and_Medications/Antibiotics/Resistance_Issues Information about a national campaign to reduce antimicrobial resistance through promotion of more appropriate antibiotic use. Includes CDC recommendations and activities.
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Previous 70Coreg and Other Beta-Blockershttp://www.chfpatients.com/coreg.htm Coreg and Other Beta-BlockersTop/Health/Pharmacy/Drugs_and_Medications/Beta_Blockers Information for patients with congestive heart failure.
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Previous 170Multi-Vitamin Infusionhttp://www.mvi-us.com Multi-Vitamin InfusionTop/Health/Pharmacy/Drugs_and_Medications/V/Vitamins_-_Parenteral M.V.I. - 12 is indicated for adults and children aged 11 years and above receiving parenteral nutrition or those on IV.
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Previous 270Tazorac.comhttp://www.tazorac.com Tazorac.comTop/Health/Pharmacy/Drugs_and_Medications/T/Tazarotene Official pharmaceutical website with information for patients and health professionals.
Other resource N0 Cialis - Tadalafilhttp://www.36hours.co.nz/ Cialis - TadalafilTop/Health/Pharmacy/Drugs_and_Medications/T/Tadalafil Manufacturer's page providing information for New Zealand health care professionals and patients, including uses, side effects, and clinical trial information.
Other resource N1 Cialis - Eli Lilly and Companyhttp://www.cialis.com Cialis - Eli Lilly and CompanyTop/Health/Pharmacy/Drugs_and_Medications/T/Tadalafil Official pharmaceutical website for patients and health professionals.
Other resource N2 Cognexhttp://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic2/tacrine.htm CognexTop/Health/Pharmacy/Drugs_and_Medications/T/Tacrine Full prescribing information from RxList.
Other resource N3 Terbutaline - Familydoctor.orghttp://www.familydoctor.org/cgi-bin/multum.pl?op=GetLeaflet&id=12452&name=terbutaline Terbutaline - Familydoctor.orgTop/Health/Pharmacy/Drugs_and_Medications/T/Terbutaline Information for patients in English and Spanish.
Other resource N4 Thiabendazole - Familydoctor.orghttp://www.familydoctor.org/cgi-bin/multum.pl?op=GetLeaflet&id=12094&name=thiabendazole Thiabendazole - Familydoctor.orgTop/Health/Pharmacy/Drugs_and_Medications/T/Thiabendazole Information for patients in English and Spanish.
Other resource N5 Tabloidhttp://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic2/thioguanine.htm TabloidTop/Health/Pharmacy/Drugs_and_Medications/T/Thioguanine Full prescribing information from RxList.
Other resource N6 THROMBIN-JMIhttp://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic3/thrombin.htm THROMBIN-JMITop/Health/Pharmacy/Drugs_and_Medications/T/Thrombin Full prescribing information from RxList.
Other resource N7 Timentin (ticarcillin disodium/clavulanate potassium)http://www.Timentin.com/ Timentin (ticarcillin disodium/clavulanate potassium)Top/Health/Pharmacy/Drugs_and_Medications/T/Ticarcillin An injectable antibiotic for use in pediatric and adult patients. Information, news and resources for healthcare professionals from physicians to pharmacists.
Other resource N8 Torsemide - Familydoctor.orghttp://www.familydoctor.org/cgi-bin/multum.pl?op=GetLeaflet&id=12972&name=torsemide Torsemide - Familydoctor.orgTop/Health/Pharmacy/Drugs_and_Medications/T/Torsemide Information for patients in English and Spanish.
Other resource N9 Cerumenexhttp://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/cerumenex.htm CerumenexTop/Health/Pharmacy/Drugs_and_Medications/T/Triethanolamine Full prescribing information from RxList.
Other resource N10 Trihexyphenidyl - Familydoctor.orghttp://www.familydoctor.org/cgi-bin/multum.pl?op=GetLeaflet&id=12582&name=trihexyphenidyl Trihexyphenidyl - Familydoctor.orgTop/Health/Pharmacy/Drugs_and_Medications/T/Trihexyphenidyl Information for patients in English and Spanish.
Other resource N11 Teriparatide - Familydoctor.orghttp://www.familydoctor.org/cgi-bin/multum.pl Teriparatide - Familydoctor.orgTop/Health/Pharmacy/Drugs_and_Medications/T/Teriparatide Information for patients in English and Spanish.
Other resource N12 Armour Thyroidhttp://armourthyroid.com/ Armour ThyroidTop/Health/Pharmacy/Drugs_and_Medications/T/Thyroid Official pharmaceutical website - Forest Pharmaceuticals.
Other resource N13 Triamcinolone (generic), Kenalog News - Topix.nethttp://www.topix.net/drug/triamcinolone Triamcinolone (generic), Kenalog News - Topix.netTop/Health/Pharmacy/Drugs_and_Medications/T/Triamcinolone Headlines regarding Triamcinolone and related treatments from over 7,000 sources
Other resource N14 Resculahttp://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/rescula.htm ResculaTop/Health/Pharmacy/Drugs_and_Medications/U/Unoprostone Full prescribing information from RxList.
Other resource N15 Ursohttp://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic2/urso.htm UrsoTop/Health/Pharmacy/Drugs_and_Medications/U/Ursodiol Full prescribing information from RxList.
Other resource N16 Visinehttp://www.visine.com VisineTop/Health/Pharmacy/Drugs_and_Medications/V Eye drops that provide relief of red eyes due to dust, smoke, airborne irritants, and swimming.
Other resource N17 Malarexhttp://www.malarex.com/ MalarexTop/Health/Pharmacy/Drugs_and_Medications/V/Vocamine Anti-malarial. Features product and malaria information, press releases, and related links.
Other resource N18 Bextrahttp://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/bextra_ad.htm BextraTop/Health/Pharmacy/Drugs_and_Medications/V/Valdecoxib Full prescribing information from RxList.
Other resource N19 Bextra Professional - Pfizerhttp://www.bextrainfo.com/professional.htm Bextra Professional - PfizerTop/Health/Pharmacy/Drugs_and_Medications/V/Valdecoxib full prescribing information for US healthcare professionals.
Other resource N20 Drugs.com: Vfendhttp://vfend.drugs.com/ Drugs.com: VfendTop/Health/Pharmacy/Drugs_and_Medications/V/Voriconazole Provides detailed information regarding drug interactions, uses, and side effects of voriconazole.
Other resource N21 Venlafaxine (Effexor)http://www.nami.org/helpline/effexor.htm Venlafaxine (Effexor)Top/Health/Pharmacy/Drugs_and_Medications/V/Venlafaxine National Alliance for the Metally Ill's FAQ page on Effexor.
Other resource N22 Side Effectshttp://www.priory.com/sideven.htm Side EffectsTop/Health/Pharmacy/Drugs_and_Medications/V/Venlafaxine Side effects registered for Venlafaxine, including withdrawal syndrome.
Other resource N23 Venlafaxine (PsyWeb.com)http://www.psyweb.com/Drughtm/venlaf.html Venlafaxine (PsyWeb.com)Top/Health/Pharmacy/Drugs_and_Medications/V/Venlafaxine Includes symptoms, effects and warnings about the drug.
Other resource N24 Venlafaxine (Effexor) FAQhttp://www.dr-bob.org/tips/venlafaxine.html Venlafaxine (Effexor) FAQTop/Health/Pharmacy/Drugs_and_Medications/V/Venlafaxine Prepared by Ivan Goldberg, MD.
Other resource N25 Focus on Venlafaxinehttp://www.priory.com/focus1.htm Focus on VenlafaxineTop/Health/Pharmacy/Drugs_and_Medications/V/Venlafaxine FAQ by Dr Ivan Goldberg.
Other resource N26 DrugDigest: Venlafaxine ( Effexor )http://www.drugdigest.org/DD/DVH/Uses/0,3915,700|Venlafaxine,00.html DrugDigest: Venlafaxine ( Effexor )Top/Health/Pharmacy/Drugs_and_Medications/V/Venlafaxine Information on dosage, usage, side effects, interactions, and drug comparisons including generics when available.
Other resource N27 Valsartanhttp://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/valsartan.htm ValsartanTop/Health/Pharmacy/Drugs_and_Medications/V/Valsartan Information from the RxList.
Other resource N28 Diovan ( Valsartan )http://www.diovan.ca Diovan ( Valsartan )Top/Health/Pharmacy/Drugs_and_Medications/V/Valsartan Includes patient and prescribing information, useful links, and press releases by the manufacturer.
Other resource N29 Valtrexhttp://www.herpeshelp.com/ ValtrexTop/Health/Pharmacy/Drugs_and_Medications/V/Valacyclovir Valtrex is indicated for the treatment or suppression of genital herpes for adults with normal immune systems. (Valacyclovir)
Other resource N30 DrugDigest: Valtrexhttp://www.drugdigest.org/DD/DVH/Uses/0,3915,697|Valtrex,00.html DrugDigest: ValtrexTop/Health/Pharmacy/Drugs_and_Medications/V/Valacyclovir Information on dosage, usage, side effects, interactions, and drug comparisons.
Other resource N31 Visudynehttp://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic2/verteporfin.htm VisudyneTop/Health/Pharmacy/Drugs_and_Medications/V/Verteporfin Full prescribing information from RxList.
Other resource N32 Depaconhttp://www.rxabbott.com/br/ep/ep061.htm DepaconTop/Health/Pharmacy/Drugs_and_Medications/V/Valproate Physical properties and prescribing information for valproate sodium for injection.
Other resource N33 Verapamilhttp://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/verapsr.htm VerapamilTop/Health/Pharmacy/Drugs_and_Medications/V/Verapamil Full prescribing information from RxList for this medication for cardiac conditions, sold under brand names including Calan, Verelan, and Covera-HS.
Other resource N34 Levitrahttp://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic3/levitra.htm LevitraTop/Health/Pharmacy/Drugs_and_Medications/V/Vardenafil Full prescribing information from RxList.
Other resource N35 Levitra Informationhttp://levitrainformation.com Levitra InformationTop/Health/Pharmacy/Drugs_and_Medications/V/Vardenafil Extensive information for patients and health professionals.
Other resource N36 Health Professionals Data Sheet: Levitra (Vardenafil)http://www.medsafe.govt.nz/profs/Datasheet/l/Levitratab.htm Health Professionals Data Sheet: Levitra (Vardenafil)Top/Health/Pharmacy/Drugs_and_Medications/V/Vardenafil Detailed prescribing information from New Zealand Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Authority.
Other resource N37 Depakenehttp://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic2/depakene.htm DepakeneTop/Health/Pharmacy/Drugs_and_Medications/V/Valproic_Acid Full prescribing information from RxList.
Other resource N38 Pitressenhttp://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic3/vasopressin.htm PitressenTop/Health/Pharmacy/Drugs_and_Medications/V/Vasopressin Full prescribing information from RxList.
Other resource N39 DrugDigest: Vinorelbine Tartrate ( Navelbine )http://www.drugdigest.org/DD/DVH/Uses/0,3915,704|Vinorelbine%2BTartrate,00.html DrugDigest: Vinorelbine Tartrate ( Navelbine )Top/Health/Pharmacy/Drugs_and_Medications/V/Vinorelbine Information on dosage, usage, side effects, interactions, and drug comparisons, including generics when available.
Other resource N40 Vincristinehttp://www.atdn.org/access/drugs/vinc.html VincristineTop/Health/Pharmacy/Drugs_and_Medications/V/Vincristine (Oncovin, Vincasar PES, Vincrex)
Other resource N41 Valganciclovir - Familydoctor.orghttp://www.familydoctor.org/cgi-bin/multum.pl?op=GetLeaflet&id=41384&name=valganciclovir Valganciclovir - Familydoctor.orgTop/Health/Pharmacy/Drugs_and_Medications/V/Valganciclovir Information for patients in English and Spanish.
Other resource N42 Warfarininfo.comhttp://www.warfarininfo.com/ Warfarininfo.comTop/Health/Pharmacy/Drugs_and_Medications/W/Warfarin Sponsored by Barr Laboratories, Inc. and provides patients and health care professionals with information and educational materials.
Other resource N43 DrugDigest: Warfarinhttp://www.drugdigest.org/DD/DVH/Uses/0,3915,705|Warfarin,00.html DrugDigest: WarfarinTop/Health/Pharmacy/Drugs_and_Medications/W/Warfarin Information on dosage, usage, side effects, interactions, and drug comparisons including generics when available.
Other resource N44 Jantoven - Upsher Smithhttp://www.jantoven.com Jantoven - Upsher SmithTop/Health/Pharmacy/Drugs_and_Medications/W/Warfarin Official pharmaceutical website with a patient information section and a section for health professionals.
Other resource N45 Yohimbine - MedlinePlushttp://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/uspdi/202639.html Yohimbine - MedlinePlusTop/Health/Pharmacy/Drugs_and_Medications/Y/Yohimbine Patient information on the drug; focus on proper use, precautions, and side effects.
Other resource N46 Relenza (Zanamivir)http://www.fda.gov/cder/news/relenza/default.htm Relenza (Zanamivir)Top/Health/Pharmacy/Drugs_and_Medications/Z/Zanamivir U.S. Food and Drug Administration information, including labeling requirements and regulatory approval documents.
Other resource N47 The development of Relenza for the treatment of Influenzahttp://www.omedon.co.uk/influenza The development of Relenza for the treatment of InfluenzaTop/Health/Pharmacy/Drugs_and_Medications/Z/Zanamivir Provides information on the influenza virus and details how the drug Relenza was developed using computational chemistry. Also describes how the action of the drug prevents the flu virus replicating.
Other resource N48 Zolpidemhttp://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/zolpid.htm ZolpidemTop/Health/Pharmacy/Drugs_and_Medications/Z/Zolpidem Information from the RxList.
Other resource N49 DrugDigest: Zolpidem ( Ambien )http://www.drugdigest.org/DD/DVH/Uses/0,3915,712|Ambien,00.html DrugDigest: Zolpidem ( Ambien )Top/Health/Pharmacy/Drugs_and_Medications/Z/Zolpidem Information on dosage, usage, side effects, interactions, and drug comparisons, including generics when available.
Other resource N50 Hividhttp://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic2/zalcit_ad.htm HividTop/Health/Pharmacy/Drugs_and_Medications/Z/Zalcitabine Full prescribing information from RxList.
Other resource N51 Retrovirhttp://www.gsk.com/products/retrovir_us.htm RetrovirTop/Health/Pharmacy/Drugs_and_Medications/Z/Zidovudine Product information for US residents in PDF format. [Acrobat Reader required]
Other resource N52 Retrovirhttp://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic3/zidovud_ad.htm RetrovirTop/Health/Pharmacy/Drugs_and_Medications/Z/Zidovudine Full prescribing information from RxList.
Other resource N53 Zometahttp://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic3/zometa.htm ZometaTop/Health/Pharmacy/Drugs_and_Medications/Z/Zoledronic_Acid Full prescribing information from RxList.
Other resource N54 Zinc Triggers Body Defenseshttp://innerself.com/Health/Zinc_Triggers_Body_Defenses.htm Zinc Triggers Body DefensesTop/Health/Pharmacy/Drugs_and_Medications/Z/Zinc New research from the University of Florida shows that zinc may provide immediate protection against disease.
Other resource N55 Public Citizen's eLetter: FDA's Safety Review of Ziprasidone (Zeldox)http://www.citizen.org/eletter/ARTICLES/zeldox.htm Public Citizen's eLetter: FDA's Safety Review of Ziprasidone (Zeldox)Top/Health/Pharmacy/Drugs_and_Medications/Z/Ziprasidone Information about cardiac side effects of this medication.
Other resource N56 Geodonhttp://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic2/ziprasidone_ad.htm GeodonTop/Health/Pharmacy/Drugs_and_Medications/Z/Ziprasidone Full prescribing information from RxList.
Other resource N57 Geodon Consumer Information - FDAhttp://www.fda.gov/cder/consumerinfo/druginfo/geodon.htm Geodon Consumer Information - FDATop/Health/Pharmacy/Drugs_and_Medications/Z/Ziprasidone Patient FAQ in html format with a link to approved labeling in pdf format.
Other resource N58 DrugDigest: Zolmitriptanhttp://www.drugdigest.org/DD/DVH/Uses/0,3915,711|Zolmitriptan,00.html DrugDigest: ZolmitriptanTop/Health/Pharmacy/Drugs_and_Medications/Z/Zolmitriptan Information on dosage, usage, side effects, interactions, and drug comparisons including generics when available.
Other resource N59 Zafirlukasthttp://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/zafirlukast.htm ZafirlukastTop/Health/Pharmacy/Drugs_and_Medications/Z/Zafirlukast Information from the RxList.
Other resource N60 Accolate (Zafirlukast)http://www.drugdigest.org/DD/DVH/Uses/0,3915,706|Accolate,00.html Accolate (Zafirlukast)Top/Health/Pharmacy/Drugs_and_Medications/Z/Zafirlukast Information from DrugDigest on dosage, usage, side effects, and interactions.
Other resource N61 MEDLINEplus: Zaleplonhttp://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/medmaster/a601251.html MEDLINEplus: ZaleplonTop/Health/Pharmacy/Drugs_and_Medications/Z/Zaleplon Features information about dosage, usage, warnings, and side effects.
Other resource N62 Zonisamide - Medline Plushttp://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/uspdi/500137.html Zonisamide - Medline PlusTop/Health/Pharmacy/Drugs_and_Medications/Z/Zonisamide Information for consumers including proper use, precautions, and storage recommendations.
Other resource N63 Zyflo (zileuton) - Newly Approved Drug Therapieshttp://www.centerwatch.com/patient/drugs/dru234.html Zyflo (zileuton) - Newly Approved Drug TherapiesTop/Health/Pharmacy/Drugs_and_Medications/Z/Zileuton Brief summary for health professionals including clinical results, safety data, and mechanism of action from Centerwatch.
Other resource N64 Coreg and Other Beta-Blockershttp://www.chfpatients.com/coreg.htm Coreg and Other Beta-BlockersTop/Health/Pharmacy/Drugs_and_Medications/Beta_Blockers Information for patients with congestive heart failure.
Other resource N65 Recent Developments in Atypical Antipsychotic Medicationshttp://www.nimh.nih.gov/research/schedito.htm Recent Developments in Atypical Antipsychotic MedicationsTop/Health/Pharmacy/Drugs_and_Medications/Antipsychotics An editorial by the National Institute of Mental Health on new drug development for the treatment of schizophrenia in the 1990s.
Other resource N66 Should the Use of Neuroleptics Be Severely Limited?http://www.breggin.com/neuroleptics.html Should the Use of Neuroleptics Be Severely Limited?Top/Health/Pharmacy/Drugs_and_Medications/Antipsychotics Article by Peter R. Breggin, MD, discusses the adverse effects of antipsychotic drugs.
Other resource N67 Non Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)http://www.medinfo.co.uk/drugs/nsaids.html Non Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)Top/Health/Pharmacy/Drugs_and_Medications/Analgesics_and_Anti-Inflammatories Information for patients on this group of medications which have pain-relieving (analgesic) effects and reduce inflammation when used over a period of time. NSAIDs include aspirin, ibuprofen, and diclofenac.
Other resource N68 NSAID.nethttp://www.nsaid.net/ NSAID.netTop/Health/Pharmacy/Drugs_and_Medications/Analgesics_and_Anti-Inflammatories General information about nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, including types, mechanisms of action, and side effects. From ALtruis_Biomedical_Network.
Other resource N69 What Foods You Should Avoid on MAOIshttp://deoxy.org/maoidiet.htm What Foods You Should Avoid on MAOIsTop/Health/Pharmacy/Drugs_and_Medications/Antidepressants A review of the dietary restrictions for patients receiving monoamine oxidase inhibitor therapy.
Other resource N70 Drug Comparisons: Miscellaneous Antidepressantshttp://www.drugdigest.org/DD/Comparison/NewComparison/0,10621,46-11,00.html Drug Comparisons: Miscellaneous AntidepressantsTop/Health/Pharmacy/Drugs_and_Medications/Antidepressants Brief discussion from DrugDigest of medications that aren't included in any of the main classes of antidepressant drugs.
Other resource N71 Drugs for Depression: Thomas J. Moore's Sitehttp://www.thomasjmoore.com/pages/depress.shtml Drugs for Depression: Thomas J. Moore's SiteTop/Health/Pharmacy/Drugs_and_Medications/Antidepressants Information about the side effects of depression drugs. Site questions the benefit of these drugs.
Other resource N72 Side Effect Registryhttp://www.priory.com/sidereg.htm Side Effect RegistryTop/Health/Pharmacy/Drugs_and_Medications/Antidepressants Database of antidepressant side effects reports submitted by website users (psychiatrists, pharmacists and other prescribers). Maintained by Priory Lodge Education Limited.
Other resource N73 Antidepressants Factshttp://www.antidepressantsfacts.com Antidepressants FactsTop/Health/Pharmacy/Drugs_and_Medications/Antidepressants News, essays, and links supporting the view that antidepressant medications are dangerous and unnecessary, presented by an individual self-described as a "anti-depressant survivor". Includes information about specific drugs.
Other resource N74 NPR : FDA Study Links Antidepressants, Teen Suicidehttp://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=3862559 NPR : FDA Study Links Antidepressants, Teen SuicideTop/Health/Pharmacy/Drugs_and_Medications/Antidepressants US Food and Drug Administration study seems to confirm suspicions that antidepressant drugs may increase the risk of suicidal behavior in children and teens. Study re-examined nine different antidepressants, finding that young people were more likely to harm themselves on these drugs than on placebos. [3:39 streaming audio broadcast]
Other resource N75 Sex-free Bliss?http://dir.salon.com/health/sex/urge/2000/05/17/sex_drugs/index.html Sex-free Bliss?Top/Health/Pharmacy/Drugs_and_Medications/Antidepressants/SSRI Article that discusses the benefits of newer antidepressants at the cost of sexual side effects. By Stephen G. Bloom.
Other resource N76 International Coalition for Drug Awarenesshttp://www.drugawareness.org/home.html International Coalition for Drug AwarenessTop/Health/Pharmacy/Drugs_and_Medications/Antidepressants/SSRI Advocating against the use of SSRI medications.
Other resource N77 Antihistamineshttp://familydoctor.org/262.xml AntihistaminesTop/Health/Pharmacy/Drugs_and_Medications/Antihistamines A brief overview of this group of medicines which help with the symptoms of allergies.
Other resource N78 Cholesterol Reducing Drugshttp://www.heartcenteronline.com/Cholesterol_Reducing_Drugs.html Cholesterol Reducing DrugsTop/Health/Pharmacy/Drugs_and_Medications/Lipid-Lowering_Agents American Heart Association encyclopedia article on drugs for this purpose, discussing conditions treated, possible side effects, overdose signs, and other topics.
Other resource N79 Stimulant Medication in Attention Deficit Disorderhttp://www.baltimorepsych.com/Stimulants.htm Stimulant Medication in Attention Deficit DisorderTop/Health/Pharmacy/Drugs_and_Medications/Stimulants Describes and compares methylphenidate (Ritalin), amphetamine (Dexedrine, Adderall), methamphetamine (Desoxyn), and pemoline (Cylert), including their mode of action and effectiveness in treating AD/HD and other conditions.
Other resource N80 Benzodiazepine Addiction and Withdrawalhttp://www.benzodiazepine.org/ Benzodiazepine Addiction and WithdrawalTop/Health/Pharmacy/Drugs_and_Medications/Antianxiety_Agents A treatment, support, and recovery resource. Site includes articles, personal stories, and links.

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