Admin Table of Contents
What is clonidine prescribed for?
Clonidine is used alone or together with other medicines to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). High blood pressure adds to the workload of the heart and arteries. If it continues for a long time, the heart and arteries may not function properly.
What is hydroxyzine used for?
Hydroxyzine is used in adults and children to relieve itching caused by allergic skin reactions. It is also used alone or with other medications in adults and children to relieve anxiety and tension.
Is clonidine a sleeping pill?
Clonidine is primarily used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). It’s also used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). However, it’s not FDA-approved for insomnia. Still, one of the side effects of clonidine is sedation, or sleepiness.
Is clonidine a controlled substance?
Clonidine isn’t a controlled substance, and it doesn’t have much street value. Doctors are often more willing to write a prescription for clonidine because its abuse potential isn’t high.
Is hydroxyzine the same as Benadryl?
Hydroxyzine is a first-generation, sedating antihistamine, which means it has similar side effects to Benadryl. It is marketed under the brand names Atarax and Vistaril but is also available in generic form.
Is gabapentin a serious drug?
Gabapentin is an anticonvulsant medication that doctors often prescribe to prevent seizures in people with epilepsy. It is not a cure for epilepsy, but it can help people manage the condition. Gabapentin is generally safe, but it can cause side effects, some of which may require medical attention.
Is oxygen a drug?
They sure both consider it a drug. O2 at low levels will slowly kill you (<89) Long term use of O2 will also kill you, it rusts the body as it rusts anything it contacts. It’s a scary stuff to deal with when needed to live balanced with the amount that will slowly have a detrimental affect on the same condition.
Do I have to follow my supplemental oxygen prescription?
Also just like any other prescription, you should strictly follow your supplemental oxygen prescription to fully benefit from the treatment.
Does the FDA regulate compressed oxygen?
Yes, the FDA regulates compressed oxygen as a prescription drug, and the production/processing is subject to 21CFR Parts 210 and 211. However, because the nature of oxygen is so “different” from other drugs, it’s hard to apply some sections of Part 210/211.
Is an oxygen concentrator device considered a drug?
The device filters air and concentrates the oxygen for delivery to patient via a nasal cannula. It is not life supporting. Is the oxygen in this case considered a drug per FDA? The concentrator device is Class II (product code CAW) if that helps- Anyone worked on something similar? Thx! Yes and NO, it depends on the context in which it is used.