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Informazioni di medicina generale

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.

pain killers

Trattamenti e farmaci

Antidolorifici

di Dr Philippa Vincent, MRCGP

medication for infection

Infezioni

Antibiotici

di Dr Hayley Willacy, FRCGP

steroidi

Trattamenti e farmaci

Steroidi

di Dr Toni Hazell, FRCGP

statine

Trattamenti e farmaci

Statine e altri farmaci ipolipemizzanti

di Dr Rachel Hudson, MRCGP

Informazioni di medicina generale

Medicines are chemical substances used to treat, cure, or prevent illness, or to relieve pain. Key types include prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, and generic or brand-name options.

General treatments

From complementary therapies to haemodialysis, learn about general treatments and how to explore them safely with medical advice.

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

First aid is the immediate, temporary care given to an injured or suddenly ill person. Its primary goals are to preserve life, prevent the condition from worsening, and promote recovery.

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, beta-blockers, statins to lower cholesterol, and diuretics to reduce fluid retention.

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

I farmaci per la salute mentale vengono prescritti per gestire gli squilibri chimici del cervello che influenzano l'umore, il comportamento e i pensieri. Ci sono diversi tipi, tra cui antidepressivi, antipsicotici, stabilizzatori dell'umore e altri.

Terapia della salute mentale

Le terapie di parola come la CBT possono aiutare a gestire il disagio emotivo. Scopri i tipi di terapia disponibili e come offrono strumenti per affrontare e recuperare.

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

Therapy is a treatment meant to help someone heal from an illness, injury, or mental health problem. It includes talking with a counsellor to feel better emotionally or doing physical exercises to move your body well again.

Vaccinazioni

Vaccinations are a safe and effective way to protect you and your community from serious diseases. Vaccinations are given throughout life, from baby jabs to boosters in adulthood, and are a key part of public health.