Thursday 26 February 2015

5.3 Medicines

Traditional medicine
■ Type of traditional medicines

Obtained from animals, plants and minerals without chemically processed.

The effectiveness depends on belief and experiences.

The knowledges are just passed from one generation to the next generation.
■ Example of traditional medicine

Source of traditional medicine Treatment method and uses
Aloe vera
Using its leaves to treat skin wounds and diseases
Garlic
Contains antibiotic properties that can treat high blood pressure, prevent cold and asthma.
Ginger
Using its leaves and rhizomes to prevent cold and remove stomach wind.
Ginseng
Using its root to make drinks so as to strengthen the body
Mint
Using its leaves to cure sore throats.
Pegaga
Using its leaves to treat depression and for longevity.
■ This video contains information regarding traditional medicine.


Types of modern medicine and their uses
■ Modern medicine

A substance that is chemically produced

Can be provided in various forms such as pills, capsules, paste, suspension and solution

Can be divided into :
Analgesics
Antibiotics
Psychotherapeutic drugs
■ This video contains information regarding analgesics.


Modern medicine-analgesics
■ Analgesics

Used to relieve pain.

Types of analgesics:
opiates that used to relieve internal pain.
non-opiates that used to relieve muscular and skeletal pains.
■ Example of analgesics:

Aspirin
To treat fever, relief pain such as headache, toothache and arthritic pain, to reduce inflammation and to reduce the ability of blood to clot.
Not suitable for pregnant mothers and children who have flu .

Paracetamol
To relieve mild to moderate pain such as headache, muscle and joint pains, period pain and fever.
It is not a very effective anti-inflammatory agent.
Can be given to children as it does not irritate the stomach.

Codeine
It is a stronger analgesic used in headache tablets and cough medicines.
It may cause drowsiness after taken.
Can be extracted from opium or synthesised from morphine.
■ Preparation of aspirin

Can be prepared by adding salicylic acid into ethanoic anhydride.
■ The video below shows the white crystals of aspirin are formed from the reaction between salicylic acid and ethanoic anhydride.


Modern medicine-antibiotic
■ Antibiotic

Used to kill or prevent the growth of bacteria.

Obtained from living organisms such as fungi and bacteria.
■ Example of antibiotic :

Penicillin
Extracted from fungus Penicillium notatum
A powerful antibiotic used to treat diseases caused by bacterial infections :
○ gonorrhea
○ syphilis
○ syphilis
○ pneumonia
○ meningitis

Streptomycin
Produced by soil bacteria of the genus Streptomyces
Used to treat :
○ tuberculosis
○ urinary infection
○ TB
○ pneumonia
■ This video contains information regarding antibiotic.


Modern medicine-psychotherapeutic drugs
■ Psychotherapeutic drugs

Used to treat some psychiatric and neurological problems

Psychotherapeutic drugs are classified into:
Stimulants
Antidepressant
Antipsychotic
■ Stimulants

Stimulates the central nervous system.

Speed up metabolic rate to make a person more active.

Increase pulse rate and blood pressure.

High doses or excessive use may cause sleeplessness, anxiety, hallucination or severe depression.
■ Example of stimulants:

Amphetamine
A strong and powerful synthetic stimulant that stimulates the central nervous system (nerves and brain).
Symptoms of an amphetamine overdose include restlessness, tremor, rapid breathing, confusion, hallucinations.

Cocaine
It is applied to certain areas of the body (for example, the nose, mouth, or throat) to cause loss of feeling or numbness.
May cause mental and physical problems.
■ Antidepressants

Used to reduce depression in depressed patients

Used to treat a psychotic diseases such as anxiety disorders, eating disorders, chronic pain and abnormal thoughts on killing himself.
■ Example of antidepressant drugs:

Barbiturates
It is used to sedate, calm or relax an individual.
It is used in sleeping pills to cure people who suffer insomnia.
Over dosage may cause death.

Tranquiliser
Used to calm a person reduce tension, anxiety and fear.
■ Antipsychotics

Used to treat psychiatric illness such as schizophrenia and mood disorder

Used to treat a patient that not aware of reality, auditory hallucinations (schizophrenia), or become angry easily.

Common antipsychotic medicines are chlorpromazine, reserpine, butyrophenones and clozapine.
■ This video contains information regarding psychotherapeutic drugs


Modern medicine-other medicine
■ Hormones and steroids

Crucial substances for the proper function of the body.

Produced and secreted into the bloodstream by endocrine glands in the body.
■ Example:

Insulin
A hormone produced from cells of the pancreas
Regulates the amount of sugar in the blood
Lack of insulin in the blood can cause diabetes mellitus

Cortisone
A steroid hormone released by the adrenal gland in response to stress.
Used to treat a variety of skin problems, asthma and arthritis.
■ This video contains information regarding other categories of modern medicine.


The side effects of medicine
■ Side Effects of Medicine

Patient should seek medical advice from a doctor to avoid any side effects

The table below shows the side effects of some medicines
Medicine Side effects
Aspirin Can cause bleeding and ulcers in the stomach and intestinal wall
Can cause unconsciousness
Antipsychotic drug May cause addiction
Can cause headache, confusion and a high rate of heart beat
Amphetamine May cause addiction
Can cause aggressiveness and hallucination
May develop sleeplessness
Barbiturate May cause addiction
Can cause death if overdose
Penicillin Can cause allergic reactions
May cause coma
■ This video contains information regarding the side effects of medicine.

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  8. Read carefully, it's said that Huntington disease has no cure, yes with the western medication but not with herbal medicine, my daughter's situation made me to realize that with doctor Bharat herbal medicine it can be cured.. In 2014 she experienced difficulty in concentrating, memory lapses and depression, at first I thought it was stressed from her place of work until I took her to hospital and the doctor made me to understand that it's juvenile Huntington disease because she is still in her late 20s, which she inherited from my late husband that died of the same disease, the doctor told me it has no cure, but gave her some medicine which I noticed that it has side effects, my daughter situation got worst each day that passes, she was the best at her place of work, now a shadow of her self because of this deadly disease, she speaks to herself often, she was really going insane, I do not want to lose my daughter the same way I lost her father, in 2018 I carried out research on internet and bumped into a comment of a lady that got cured of Huntington disease, without wasting time I contacted doctor Bharat whose name was mentioned in the comment, now is been 3 years my daughter is living her best life again, for those that have the disease or have any love one suffering from Huntington disease, contact doctor Bharat via dr.bharatkings@gmail.com

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  9. Make me a promise Bianca, my mother said. "Promise me you won't put me in a home or make me live with one of your sisters". It was a joke at the time when my mom was just starting to forget things. 06/08/2019 was the hardest day of my life. Watching my mom talk to herself, packing her things 2-3 times a day, saying she has to go home. It was heartbreaking. I broke down and cried with her a few times and then I realized how hard it must be on my dad too. He can't leave the house, he has to convince her that she lives in their house. I came to the decision to quit my job. My dad needs help. I live 7 hours away but instead of visiting my parents, I'll be visiting my husband. My mom has always been there for me and been my best friend so I want to be there for her. I keep telling myself that I can snap her out of it. I got her numerous medications including DONEPEZIL and MEMATINE instead of helping her, they almost destroyed her due to the side effects. As I was reading more about Dementia on the internet, I met with some comments of people testifying about Dr. Rohan and his BRONGEE HERBAL SUPPLEMENTS that it works for Alzheimer's and Dementia. I contacted the doctor immediately and explained my mother's conditions to him, he assured me that my mom will be fine and her memory will come back to normal. I ordered his Herbal Supplements and it was delivered to me here in Canada by DHL courier company in less than a week with instructions on how to use them attached in the package. After 3 weeks of using these herbs, we began to see improvement, after 6 months my mom was better, and it's been 2 years now and my mom is completely free from this horrible disease called dementia. In case your loved one is suffering from Alzheimer's/Dementia I will advise you to use BRONGEE HERBAL SUPPLEMENTS it may also help you. You can contact Dr. Rohan via email; dr.rohanronjohn@gmail.com and Whatsapp; +393512146722 to get yours.

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  10. Read carefully, it's said that Huntington disease has no cure, yes with the western medication but not with herbal supplement, my daughter's situation made me to realize that with doctor Bharat herbal supplement it can be cured. In 2014 she experienced difficulty in concentrating, memory lapses and depression, at first I thought it was stressed from her place of work until I took her to hospital and the doctor made me to understand that it's juvenile Huntington disease because she is still in her late 20s, which she inherited from my late husband that died of the same disease, the doctor told me it has no cure, but gave her some medicine which I noticed that it has side effects, my daughter situation got worst each day that passes, she was the best at her place of work, now a shadow of her self because of this deadly disease, she speaks to herself often, she was really going insane, I do not want to lose my daughter the same way I lost her father, in 2018 I carried out research on internet and bumped into a comment of a lady that got cured of Huntington disease, without wasting time I contacted doctor Bharat whose name was mentioned in the comment, now is been 3 years my daughter is living her best life again, for those that have the disease or have any love one suffering from Huntington disease, contact doctor Bharat via dr.bharatkings@gmail.com or Whatsapp him on: +393509392854

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  11. Make me a promise Bianca, my mother said. "Promise me you won't put me in a home or make me live with one of your sisters". It was a joke at the time when my mom was just starting to forget things. 06/08/2019 was the hardest day of my life. Watching my mom talk to herself, packing her things 2-3 times a day, saying she has to go home. It was heartbreaking. I broke down and cried with her a few times and then I realized how hard it must be on my dad too. He can't leave the house, he has to convince her that she lives in their house. I came to the decision to quit my job. My dad needs help. I live 7 hours away but instead of visiting my parents, I'll be visiting my husband. My mom has always been there for me and been my best friend so I want to be there for her. I keep telling myself that I can snap her out of it. I got her numerous medications including DONEPEZIL and MEMANTINE instead of helping her, they almost destroyed her due to the side effects. As I was reading more about Dementia on the internet, I met with some comments of people testifying about Dr. Rohan and his BRONGEE HERBAL SUPPLEMENTS that it works for Alzheimer's and Dementia. I contacted the doctor immediately and explained my mother's condition to him, he assured me that my mom will be fine and her memory will come back to normal. I ordered his Herbal Supplements and it was delivered to me here in Canada by DHL courier company in less than a week with instructions on how to use them attached in the package. After 3 weeks of using these herbs, we began to see improvement, after 6 months my mom was better, and it's been 2 years now and my mom is completely free from this horrible disease called dementia. In case your loved one is suffering from Alzheimer's/Dementia I will advise you to use BRONGEE HERBAL SUPPLEMENTS it may also help you. You can contact Dr. Rohan via email; dr.rohanronjohn@gmail.com and Whatsapp; +393512146722 to get yours.

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