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General medicine information
To accompany our drug directory, our clinical experts have created articles covering the treatment and medication you may require for various medical conditions, as well as advice on immunisation. From inibitori dell'ACE per ipertensione, to steroids for eczema, find out what options are available, how they work and the possible side effects.
General medicine information
Medicines help manage or cure many conditions. Learn about how they work, common side effects, and why taking them as prescribed matters.
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- Antistaminici
- Medicinali antitiroidei
- Prodotti medicinali a base di cannabis
- Controlla le tue medicine per interazioni
- Allergia ai farmaci
- Farmaci per l'epilessia e effetti collaterali
- Prescrizioni gratuite o a costo ridotto
- Medicinali generici vs marchi di fabbrica
- Terapia ormonale sostitutiva (HRT)
- Insulina
- Farmaci e trattamenti per la demenza
- Cefalea da uso eccessivo di farmaci
- Medicinali per l'urgenza urinaria e l'incontinenza
- Medicinali da tenere a casa
- Steroidi orali
- Polifarmacia
- Steroidi
- Steroidi topici
Medicinali per ossa e muscoli
Bone and muscle medicines include treatments for conditions like osteoporosis (e.g., bisphosphonates) and inflammatory arthritis (e.g., DMARDs). Muscle relaxants and other drugs may be used for muscle spasms and severe pain.
Digestive health medicines
Digestive health medicines include antacids, H2-blockers, and laxatives which treat issues like heartburn and indigestion. diarrhoea and constipation.
Primo soccorso
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Medicinali per il cuore e il sangue
Heart and blood medicines include various classes that treat conditions like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and blood clotting. Common examples include ACE inhibitors and beta-blockers to manage heart rate and blood pressure, statins to lower cholesterol, and diuretics to reduce fluid retention.
- inibitori dell'ACE
- Alfa-bloccanti
- Anticoagulanti
- Aspirina e altri farmaci antipiastrinici
- Fibrillazione atriale e prevenzione dell'ictus
- Beta-bloccanti
- Calcio-antagonisti
- Diuretici dell'ansa
- Medicina per la pressione alta
- Farmaci nitrati
- Vasodilatatori periferici
- Diuretici risparmiatori di potassio
- Statine e altri farmaci ipolipemizzanti
- Diuretici tiazidici
Medicines for infections
Antibiotics and antifungals are used to treat infections. Learn when these medications are needed and how to take them safely and effectively.
Medicinali per la salute mentale
Altri trattamenti
From complementary therapies to experimental options, learn about alternative treatments and how to explore them safely with medical advice.
- Audiologia
- Colposcopia e trattamenti cervicali
- Medicina complementare e alternativa
- Lenti a contatto
- Respirazione controllata
- Angioplastica coronarica
- Emodialisi
- Terapia caldo e freddo per il sollievo dal dolore
- Trattamento con azoto liquido
- Osteopati e chiropratici
- Tubi di alimentazione PEG
- Fisioterapisti
- Podologia
- Probiotici e prebiotici
- Macchine TENS
Antidolorifici
Painkillers, or analgesics, are medicines used to relieve pain and come in many types, such as over-the-counter options like paracetamol and NSAIDs like ibuprofen and aspirin, as well as prescription-only opioids like codeine and morphine for more severe pain.
Farmaci respiratori
Respiratory medicines include bronchodilators to open airways, anti-inflammatory drugs such as corticosteroids to reduce inflammation, mucolytics to thin mucus, and cough suppressants to block the cough reflex.
Auto-rinvio
In some cases, you can refer yourself to a specialist without seeing a GP first. Learn how self-referral works and when it’s an option.
Skin medicines
Skin medications include a wide range of topical and oral options, such as corticosteroids for inflammation, antibiotics for acne, and nonsteroidal creams for conditions like eczema. Other treatments include emollients for dryness.
Medicinali per abuso di sostanze
Substance misuse medicines are those which are used to help people stop a harmful, problematic habit such as smoking or drug misuse. They include treatments like smoking cessation medicines like bupropion and opiate medicines such as buprenorphine and methadone are used to help people stay away from heroin.
Terapia
Therapies include physical, psychological, and occupational approaches. Learn how therapy can help you recover, manage pain, or improve mental wellbeing.
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Vaccinazioni
Vaccines protect individuals and communities from serious illness. Learn how they work and which ones are recommended for different age groups.
- Vaccino esavalente
- Immunizzazione BCG
- Vaccino contro il colera
- Vaccino per l'epatite A
- Vaccino contro l'epatite B
- Vaccino HPV
- Immunizzazione
- Vaccinazione contro l'influenza
- Vaccino contro l'encefalite giapponese
- Vaccino meningococcico per la meningite
- Vaccinazione MPR
- Immunizzazione pneumococcica
- Polio e vaccino antipolio
- Rabbia e vaccino antirabbico
- Vaccinazione contro il virus respiratorio sinciziale (RSV)
- Tetano e il vaccino antitetanico
- Vaccino contro l'encefalite da zecche
- Vaccinazioni per viaggi
- Vaccino contro il tifo
- vaccino contro la febbre gialla