Haloperidol

Brand Name: Haldol

Class of Drug: Typical anti-psychotic

Mode of Action: For people with psychotic illnesses like acute psychosis, schizophrenia, there is an overactive / over-secretion of neurotransmitters in their brain. Thus, depending on which areas of nerves are constantly/ excessively triggered, they may see, hear, smell, feel or taste "excessive" things that others do not experience. Haloperidol blocks the receptors for the neurotransmitter, dopamine. Thus, excessive stimulation of the nerves are prevented, resulting in a decrease in the symptoms experienced by the patient.

Used For: Psychotic disorders, Controlling motor and verbal tics of those with Tourette's disorder

Side Effects: Extra-pyramidal side effects (various motor disturbances including inability to initiate movement, inability to stop movements, jerky and sudden movements etc), dizziness, dry mouth, lethargy, muscle stiffness or cramps, tremors, lactation, increased libido, decreased sexual functioning in males, difficulty urinating etc
Serious Side Effects: Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (muscle cramps, fever, unstable vital signs, tremors, change in cognition), difficulty breathing or swallowing, seizures, neck cramps etc

If you missed a dosage, just take it as soon as when you remember it. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, take only 1 dose and ignore the missed dose.

http://www.medicinenet.com/haloperidol/article.htm
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/meds/a682180.html

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Amlodipine

Brand Name: Norvasc

Class of Drug: Calcium channel blocker (CCB)

Mode of Action: A CCB prevents calcium from being transported into smooth muscle cells found along arteries, especially the coronary arteries. Without sufficient calcium, the smooth muscles cannot contract the artery muscles are relaxed. This dilates the arteries and lowers the blood pressure. The heart gets a larger supply of blood and this helps prevent chest pain (angina) which may result if there is insufficient blood flow to the heart and coronary artery spasm.

Used For: Preventing chest pain (angina) and for high blood pressure treatment

Side Effects: Swelling (edema of the lower extremities, headache, feeling faint, fatigue, drowsiness

Serious side effects: Palpitations (rapid, pounding heartbeats) or fainting

If you missed a dosage, just take it as soon as when you remember it. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, take only 1 dose and ignore the missed dose.

http://www.medicinenet.com/amlodipine-oral/article.htm

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/meds/a692044.html

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