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A medication is a licenced drug taken to cure or reduce symptoms of an illness or medical condition. Medications are generally divided into two groups -- over the counter (OTC) medications, which are available in pharmacies and supermarkets without special restrictions, and Prescription only medicines (POM), which must be prescribed by a physician. Most OTC medication is generally considered to be safe enough that most persons will not hurt themselves accidentally by taking it as instructed. Many countries, such as the UK have a third category of pharmacy medicines which can only be sold in registered pharmacies, by or under the supervision of a pharmacist. However, the precise distinction between OTC and prescription depends on the legal jurisdiction. Medications are typically produced by pharmaceutical companies and are often patented. Those that are not patented are called generic drugs.
Classification
Medication can be usually classified in various ways, e.g. by its chemical properties, mode of administration, or biological system affected. An elaborate and widely used classification system is the Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification System.
Types of medication
For the gastrointestinal tract or digestive system
- Upper digestive tract: antacids, reflux suppressants, antiflatulents, antidopaminergics, proton pump inhibitors, H2-receptor antagonists, cytoprotectants, prostaglandin analogues
- Lower digestive tract: laxatives, antispasmodics, antidiarrhoeals, bile acid sequestrants, opioids
Drugs and Medications :: Pharmacy
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Sun, 07 Sep 2008 10:30:00 -0400
A small church north of Los Angeles became a sanctuary nearly a year ago for a female, illegal immigrant facing deportation. The United Church of Christ in Simi Valley is attracting anti-illegal immigration demonstrators angry that the church is sheltering the woman.
U.S. Immigration Agency And Deportation
Sun, 07 Sep 2008 08:00:00 -0400
Some 600 illegal immigrants were arrested in a major federal raid at a Mississippi manufacturing plant recently. The Bush Administration charged only eight of the immigrants criminally and sent the rest for civil deportation proceedings. Host Liane Hansen speaks to NPR's Jennifer Ludden to find out if this signals a shift in administration policy.
Possible Immigration Changes
Sun, 07 Sep 2008 08:00:00 -0400
While the presidential candidates will undoubtedly discuss immigration during the next two months, the real battle over policy may come on state ballots. Here, an overview of some of the measures being considered.
Harrison - Law firm providing information on litigation against drug manufacturers.
Dana B Taschner - Information and news about drug recalls, warnings, side effects and lawsuits from a Los Angeles lawyer.
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Michael Monheit - Pennsylvania law firm, provides litigation information and resources for pharmaceutical class action lawsuits.
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Public Citizen - WorstPills.org - Information on drugs and their potential health dangers and legal issues. Provided by Public Citizen, Ralph Nader's non-profit organization.
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