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tratamento e medicação

Tratamento e medicação

Informações gerais sobre medicina

To accompany our drug directory, our clinical experts have created articles covering the treatment and medication you may require for various medical conditions, as well as advice on immunisation. From inibidores da ECA for pressão alta, to steroids for eczema, find out what options are available, how they work and the possible side effects.

pain killers

Tratamento e medicação

Analgésicos

por Dra. Philippa Vincent, MRCGP

medication for infection

Infecções

Antibióticos

por Dra. Hayley Willacy, FRCGP

esteroides

Tratamento e medicação

Esteroides

por Dr. Toni Hazell, FRCGP

estatinas

Tratamento e medicação

Estatinas e outros medicamentos para redução de lipídios

por Dra. Rachel Hudson, MRCGP

Informações gerais sobre medicina

Medicines are chemical substances used to treat, cure, or prevent illness, or to relieve pain. Key types include prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, and generic or brand-name options.

General treatments

From complementary therapies to haemodialysis, learn about general treatments and how to explore them safely with medical advice.

Medicamentos para ossos e músculos

Bone and muscle medicines include treatments for conditions like osteoporosis (e.g., bisphosphonates) and inflammatory arthritis (e.g., DMARDs). Muscle relaxants and other drugs may be used for muscle spasms and severe pain.

Medicamentos para saúde digestiva

Digestive health medicines include antacids, H2-blockers, and laxatives which treat issues like heartburn and indigestion. diarrhoea and constipation.

Primeiros socorros

First aid is the immediate, temporary care given to an injured or suddenly ill person. Its primary goals are to preserve life, prevent the condition from worsening, and promote recovery.

Medicamentos para o coração e sangue

Heart and blood medicines include various classes that treat conditions like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and blood clotting. Common examples include ACE inhibitors, beta-blockers, statins to lower cholesterol, and diuretics to reduce fluid retention.

Medicamentos para infecções

Antibióticos e antifúngicos são usados para tratar infecções. Saiba quando esses medicamentos são necessários e como tomá-los de forma segura e eficaz.

Medicamentos para saúde mental

Mental health medications are prescribed to manage brain chemical imbalances that affect mood, behaviour, and thoughts. There are several types, including antidepressants, antipsychotics, mood stabilisers, and others.

Terapia de saúde mental

Terapias de conversa, como a TCC, podem ajudar a gerenciar o sofrimento emocional. Descubra os tipos de terapia disponíveis e como eles oferecem ferramentas para enfrentamento e recuperação.

Analgésicos

Painkillers, or analgesics, are medicines used to relieve pain and come in many types, such as over-the-counter options like paracetamol and NSAIDs like ibuprofen and aspirin, as well as prescription-only opioids like codeine and morphine for more severe pain.

Respiratory medicines

Respiratory medicines include bronchodilators to open airways, anti-inflammatory drugs such as corticosteroids to reduce inflammation, mucolytics to thin mucus, and cough suppressants to block the cough reflex.

Autoencaminhamento

Em alguns casos, você pode se encaminhar diretamente a um especialista sem consultar um clínico geral primeiro. Saiba como funciona o autoencaminhamento e quando ele é uma opção.

Medicamentos para a pele

Skin medications include a wide range of topical and oral options, such as corticosteroids for inflammation, antibiotics for acne, and nonsteroidal creams for conditions like eczema. Other treatments include emollients for dryness.

Substance misuse medicines

Substance misuse medicines are those which are used to help people stop a harmful, problematic habit such as smoking or drug misuse. They include treatments like smoking cessation medicines like bupropion and opiate medicines such as buprenorphine and methadone are used to help people stay away from heroin.

Terapia

Therapy is a treatment meant to help someone heal from an illness, injury, or mental health problem. It includes talking with a counsellor to feel better emotionally or doing physical exercises to move your body well again.

Vacinações

Vaccinations are a safe and effective way to protect you and your community from serious diseases. Vaccinations are given throughout life, from baby jabs to boosters in adulthood, and are a key part of public health.