Speaking very generally, prescription drugs can be divided into two types:
1) Those drugs which can only be used safely under the supervision of a medical professional. For example, narcotic dosages must be selected and monitored by a provider.
2) Those drugs which, while not dangerous in and of themselves, are used to treat conditions which should be monitored by a physician or other provider. For example, saline (salt water) is not particularly dangerous, but saline wound irrigation is a prescription item because a wound which requires irrigation should be seen by a doctor.
Prescription drugs are:
OTC drugs are:
Regulated drugs require prescription to prevent user's abuse and disuse.
people get high on some drugs people get high on some drugs
Some drugs are for prescription only because people would abuse them if they could be bought over the counter.
There are no commercially available prescription drugs that contain THC at the moment,though some are being worked on for the treatment of multiple sclerosis,alzheimers,cancer and AIDS.
Prescription drugs require a prescription from a doctor to get. Non-prescription drugs can be bought by anyone. Certain eye medicine and deodorant can be considered prescription drugs that have to be ordered. Other types of drugs, like advil and other pain killers can be bough as non-prescription drugs.
Anticholinergic drugs are substances used to help reduce and block the effects of acetylcholine. They are mainly used for the treatment of stomach cramps, motion sickness and ulcers. Some anticholinergic drugs include: Ipatropium Bromide Oxitropium Bromide Tiotropium Glycopyrrolate
Some prescription drugs are addicting, mentally and/or physically. Doctors don't allow refills on some prescription drugs so they can monitor the possibly of a patient becoming addicted to the drug.
Yes. There are many websites that will allow you to get a prescription form a doctor online. HOWEVER, usually, they can only prescribe a subset of drugs (not all drugs can be prescribed online). Be careful who you go with as there are some online pharmacies that dispense fake drugs
No, it is by prescription only. It's new so some insurances don't cover it w/o justification.
Yes, there are some prescription drugs which can cause water retention. Some of those drugs are NSAIDS, steroids, and birth control pills which contain estrogen.
Yes, some drugs can be absorbed into your system by handling them!
Some, but not all prescription drugs are derived from plant products. Examples include digoxin and warfarin. Likewise, some are derived from animal products as well.
Okay the truth to your answer is that he started taking drugs after he burned his head, and you know how you get hooked on drugs? your system starts to depend on these drugs in order for your body to function.
These drugs come in many forms--tablets, syrups, suppositories, and injections--and are sold only by prescription. For some, a new prescription is required for each new supply
Anti-itch drugs, also called antipruritic drugs, are available both over-the-counter and with a physician's prescription. Your pharmacist can help you find any available and appropriate over the counter medicines for your symptoms. They come in topical, tablet, and injected forms (prescription only). Cortisone, Benadryl and other over the counter medicines for itch can be used successfully. Some commonly used prescription brands of the antihistamine drug hydroxyzine are Atarax and Vistaril. Prescription strength cortisone topical creams and ointments are also available from a physician if the over the counter preparations do not help the condition.