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For high blood pressure (hypertension), a new class of drug, called a vasopeptidase blocker (inhibitor), has been developed. It decreases blood pressure by simultaneously dilating the peripheral arteries and increasing the body's loss of salt.
Hyperthyroidism leads to an increased rate of metabolism and affects about 1% of women but only 0.1% of men. For most people, this increased metabolic rate causes the thyroid gland to become enlarged (known as a goiter).
By definition, when a medication is administered intravenously, its bioavailability is 100%.
For pediatric patients, intravenous fluids are the most commonly cited products involved in medication errors that are reported to the USP.
After 5 years of being diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, one every three patients will no longer be able to work.