Triphasil

Triphasil

Generic Name: ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel (ETH in ill ess tra DYE ol and LEE vo nor JESS trel)

Brand Names: Alesse, Aviane, Enpresse, Lessina, Levlen, Levlite, Levora, Lutera, Lybrel, Nordette, Portia, Sronyx, Tri-Levlen, Triphasil, Trivora

What is Triphasil?

Ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel contains a combination of female hormones that prevent ovulation (the release of an egg from an ovary). This medication also causes changes in your cervical mucus and uterine lining, making it harder for sperm to reach the uterus and harder for a fertilized egg to attach to the uterus.

Triphasil is used as contraception to prevent pregnancy.

Question of the Day

Question: How can I protect my eyes from the glare of my computer screen?

Answer: Install a glare screen over the monitor

According to Computers and Your Vision: What You Need to Know, the American Optometric Association endorses certain glare screens. When shopping for these, look for the AOA symbol on the outside of the box.

Get more ways to protect yourself while using your computer.

6 Health Problems Found in Miniature Poodles

Read the steps below to become informed about his breed’s health issues before you add the pup to your family.

Miniature Poodles might be a tiny breed but they pack a lot of energy into their toy bodies. While they aren’t necessarily prone to more health issues than other dogs, because of their small size, there are some issues that are unique to them. Read the steps below to become informed about his breed’s health issues before you add the pup to your family.

Step 1: Before you adopt your Miniature Poodle, be aware that this toy breed can be plagued with eye health issues. Perhaps the most predominant eye health issue affecting the breed is Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA). PRA is defined as the bilateral degeneration of the retina. Because there is no treatment or cure for this progressive disease, affected dogs will experience vision loss that can result in total blindness. If you adopt your Poodle as a pup you won’t know whether or not PRA will affect her, as it shows up later in a dog’s life. Another eye issue you may face with your Poodle involves the atrophy of her iris; like PRA, it is progressive and there is no cure for it. Poodles have also been known to have cataracts, glaucoma, excessive tearing and abnormalities involving their eyelashes. A Poodle owner should be aware that eye health issues are probably the most common health concern afflicting this breed.

Quit-smoking products: Boost your chance of quitting for good

Quitting smoking is hard, but quit-smoking products can improve your odds of success. Know the options so you can choose the right quit-smoking product.

Want to quit smoking? Several quit-smoking products are available that can help you stop smoking for good. Using a quit-smoking product can greatly increase your chance of success. Only about 5 percent of people who try to quit tobacco succeed without a quit-smoking product. But more than 30 percent can succeed when using a quit-smoking product. You have the best chance at quitting smoking when you combine behavior therapy with use of one or more quit-smoking products.

Effexor

Generic Name: venlafaxine (VEN la fax een)

Brand Names: Effexor, Effexor XR

What is Effexor?

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Effexor (venlafaxine) is an antidepressant in a group of drugs called selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SSNRIs). Effexor affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause depression.

Effexor is used to treat major depressive disorder, anxiety, and panic disorder.

Effexor may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Abilify

Generic Name: aripiprazole (AR i PIP ra zole)

Brand Names: Abilify, Abilify Discmelt

What is Abilify?

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Abilify (aripiprazole) is an antipsychotic medication. It works by changing the actions of chemicals in the brain.

Abilify is used to treat the symptoms of psychotic conditions such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder (manic depression). It is also used together with other medications to treat major depressive disorder in adults.

Abilify is also used to treat irritability and symptoms of aggression, mood swings, temper tantrums, and self-injury related to autistic disorder in children who are at least 6 years old.

Kenalog-40 Suspension

Pronunciation: TRYE-am-SIN-oh-lone

Generic Name: Triamcinolone

Brand Name: Kenalog-40

Kenalog-40 Suspension is used for:

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Treating inflammation in a number of different disorders, such as arthritis, bursitis, or tendonitis. It may also be used to treat asthma, allergic reactions, skin problems, or chronic pain. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Kenalog-40 Suspension is a corticosteroid. Exactly how it works to decrease irritation and swelling is not known, but it has a wide range of effects at the cell level. This relieves the discomfort caused by inflammation.