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If you have high blood pressure or certain other health conditions, your doctor might suggest Inderal LA or Inderal XL as a treatment option. They're both prescription drugs approved to treat high blood pressure. Inderal LA is also approved to: treat angina pectoris that's due to atherosclerosis treat hypertrophic subaortic stenosis (a problem that makes it hard for blood to flow through the heart) help prevent migraine headaches Both Inderal LA and Inderal XL come as capsules that you swallow. They both contain the active ingredient propranolol. (An active ingredient is what makes a drug work.) These medications belong to a group of drugs known as beta-blockers. Inderal is discontinued, so this article will describe the dosages of Inderal LA and Inderal XL, as well as their strengths and how to take them. To learn more about these drugs, see this in-depth article. Note: This chart highlights the dosage basics for Inderal LA and Inderal XL. Be sure to read on for more detail. ...

What Is Lanoxin? Lanoxin ( digoxin ) is an oral prescription medication used to treat irregular heartbeats associated with mild to moderate heart failure. Digoxin originates naturally from the foxglove plant, which contains an ingredient called Digitalis lanata . Digitalis helps the heart muscle work properly in someone with a rapid or abnormal heartbeat. Digoxin is available orally in tablet and liquid solution forms. It can also be given as an injection into the vein (intravenously) or the muscle (intramuscularly). This medication may be toxic if not calculated correctly when dosing in specific patients. Drug Facts Generic Name : Digoxin Brand Name(s) : Lanoxin Drug Availability : Prescription Therapeutic Classification : Cardiovascular agent Available Generically : Yes Controlled Substance : N/A Administration Route : Oral Active Ingredient : Digoxin Dosage Form(s) : Tablet, solutio...

What Is Aplenzin? Aplenzin ( bupropion ) is an orally administered medication used to treat major depressive disorder (MDD) and seasonal affective disorder (SAD) in adults 18 and older. Aplenzin is in a class of antidepressant drugs called norepinephrine and dopamine reuptake inhibitors (NDRIs), which are drugs used primarily to treat depression. Aplenzin has a novel antidepressant mechanism that works by dual inhibition of norepinephrine and dopamine reuptake, restoring their natural balance in the brain. It's important to recognize that while similar brands exist containing bupropion as their primary ingredient, only Aplenzin possesses the specific bupropion hydrobromide ingredient. Comparatively, brands such as Forfivo XL and Wellbutrin XL contain bupropion hydrochloride—an ingredient that is not interchangeable with bupropion hydrobromide on a milligram-to-milligram basis. Aplenzin is a prescription-only medicine available in the form of an exten...

In response to feedback from its pharmacy team members, Walgreens is eliminating all task-based metrics for retail pharmacy staff as part of their performance reviews. The change in approach to talent management  enables Walgreens' 24,000-plus pharmacists to practice at the top of their license while creating a differentiated work environment within its pharmacies nationwide.  "We're proud to take a strong position in the industry with this measure, one we are taking due to feedback from our pharmacy team members and also as part of our commitment to pharmacy quality and patient care," said Holly May, EVP and global chief human resources officer at Walgreens Boots Alliance. "We've continued to make investments to elevate the role of our pharmacists and to foster an environment that enables them to best care for our patients and customers. Coupled with other infrastructure enhancements and technology investments, this allows our pha...

The Elgin Police Department will host a Halloween Extravaganza from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20, the police department in downtown Elgin. The free public event will feature music, entertainment, crafts, games and a costume contest for children ages 12 and under. Advertisement Free indoor trick-or-treating also we be offered, but registration is required at forms.gle/rGvP5ntqk6ksCpsM9. The police department is located at 151 Douglas Ave. For more information, call the Community Relations and Crime Prevention Team at 847-289-2530. Advertisement Kane County Sheriff Ron Hain and Nate Lanthrum from Lighthouse Recovery will hold a program on jail justice reforms from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18, at the Aurora Police Department, 1200 E. Indian Trail Road. The presentation will provide information on the philosophy behind programs offered at the Kane County jail, including how they work and are funded. Two former jail inmates who participated in the programs will take part in the discussion...