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Antihemorrhoid drugs are medicines that reduce the swelling and relieve the discomfort of hemorrhoids (swellings in the area around the anus).
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How are antihemorrhoid drugs sold?
Antihemorrhoid drugs are available as creams, ointments and suppositories. Most can be bought without a physician's prescription.
What precautions should be taken with antihemorrhoid drugs?
Narcotic analgesics may be contraindicated in patients with respiratory depression. NSAIDS may be hazardous to patients with ulcers or an ulcer history.NSAIDs are contraindicated in patients allergic to aspirin.
What is the dosage of antihemorrhoid drugs?
Follow package instructions for using these products. Do not use more than the recommended amount of this medicine every day.
Are there any side effects with antihemorrhoid drugs?
Side effects are rare, however, if a rash or any other sign of an allergic reaction occurs, stop using the medicine.
What drug interactions are possible with antihemorrhoid drugs?
should not be used by people who are taking or have recently taken monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAO inhibitors), such as phenelzine (Nardil) or tranylcypromine (Parnate), used to treat conditions including depression and Parkinson's disease.
What are local anesthetic antihemorrhoid products?
Local anesthetics, such as benzocaine, lidocaine and tetracaine, to temporarily relieve the pain
What are antihemorrhoid products known as vasoconstrictors?
epinephrine base, epinephrine hydrochloride, ephedrine sulfate and phenylephrine hydrochloride that reduce swelling and relieve itching and discomfort by tightening blood vessels
What are antihemorrhoid products known as protectants?
cocoa butter, lanolin, glycerin, mineral oil, and shark liver oil which soothe irritated tissues and form a protective barrier to prevent further irritation.
What are antihemorrhoid products known as astringents?
Astringents (drying agents), such as witch hazel, calamine, and zinc oxide. These help shrink hemorrhoids by pulling water out of the swollen tissue. This, in turn, helps relieve itching, burning, and irritation.
What drugs are medical drugs?
Drugs that are prescribed by a doctor are medical drugs.
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