The History, Use, And Effectiveness Of Medicinal Drugs

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a case of amputation instruments dating from about 1800.

Within medicine the most crucial component, besides the
professional Doctors,
Nurses and Pharmacologists are the drugs that make it possible for
millions of
humans everyday to overpower their ailments. Within the field of
Medicine,
Pharmacology is the study and methodology behind the actions of
drugs and
their reactions in the human body. Many early treatments didn't
actually heal
the patient, but just gave him a slight euphoria from the pain.
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In today's culture, the medicines of our ancestors are now considered to be
harmful to oneself and are classified as illegal such as the drugs of marijuana
and opium which were key in the Chinese, and Native American medical system. The
origin of drugs vary from common plants, (Aspirin, Digitalis, Ergot, Opium,
Quinine, Reserpine) to minerals, (Boric Acid, Epsom Salts, Iodine) or ...

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it was
used to reduce fever and pain and could also be used as an anti-inflammatory
agent. It interferes with tissue contractions of the prostaglandin's which are
chemicals involved in the production of inflammation and pain. It modifies the
temperature-regulating portion of the brain, dilating blood vessels in the skin
and increases sweating which in turn cools the body reducing fever.

Aspirin also prevents the production of thromboxane which plays a key role in
coagulation cascade, which slows blood clotting and is helpful in preventing
heart attacks and strokes. It is derived from the bark of the willow tree, and
its activity is produced from chemicals called ...

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