Medical Information

Antidepressants are a type of medicine used to treat clinical depression. They can also be used to treat a number of other conditions, including: obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) generalised anxiety disorder…

A possible side effect of anticoagulants is excessive bleeding (haemorrhage), because these medicines increase the time it takes for blood clots to form. Some people also experience other side effects. Excessive bleeding Signs…

If you're prescribed anticoagulants, always follow the instructions of your GP or another healthcare professional. Some of the main issues you'll need to consider while taking your medicine are outlined…

Your doctor or nurse should tell you how much of your anticoagulant medicine to take and when to take it. If you're unsure how to take your medicine, check the…

Anticoagulants are used if you're at risk of developing blood clots that could potentially block a blood vessel and disrupt the flow of blood around your body. This can lead…

Anticoagulants are medicines that help prevent blood clots. They're given to people at a high risk of getting clots, to reduce their chances of developing serious conditions such as strokes and heart attacks. A blood…

Antibiotics are no longer routinely used to treat infections. This is because: many infections are caused by viruses, so antibiotics are not effective antibiotics are often unlikely to speed up the healing…

Antibiotics can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. This means it can have an effect that is different to what you expected. If you want to check that your…

Antibiotics can have side effects such as diarrhoea and feeling sick. These side effects are usually mild and should pass once you finish your course of treatment. If you get…

Antibiotics are used to treat or prevent some types of bacterial infections. They're not effective against viral infections, such as the common cold or flu. Antibiotics should only be prescribed to treat health…