Comments on: Non sulfa heart Medicines ,are there any ???

By: cece

cece — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 07:09:59 +0000

First off Sulfanimides are typically a class of ANTIBIOTICS. The sulfur that you see as a preservative is different sulfa vs sulphide. (OK I cant spell dyslexic) Anyway let your doctor AND PHARMACIST know of your allergies so that they can ensure that you are not prescribed anything that will cause a reaction. Also using herbals to substitute for cardiac and diuretic medications is not advisable. Yes many medications that we are prescribed by our physician are or were derived from many of the herbal remedies out there today. The problem being herbals are not monitored for purity and strength cannot be guaranteed. 10,000 to 250,000U contained in each pill as seen on one supplement bottle alone goes to show you. With a prescription medication the ingredients are refined for purity tested for quality and the medication is made to provide you with the EXACT dosage that you require.
Many times people with allergies are taking a huge risk using herbals because purity standards are not the same as pharmaceuticals. People with allergies are also benefited in that some drugs are now made synthetically so the risk of cross contamination by a raw material is eliminated.
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Me the RN

By: Sivashanmugam A T

Sivashanmugam A T — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 07:03:59 +0000

See there are many alternatives and options available. varous classes of drugs are available. We cannot suggest blindly a nonsulpha drug. We need to know the history of the patient, his present condition, etc to come up with safe and sure answer.

Kinldy consult your doctor. You would have reported it to the doctor while during the previous consultation regarding your allergies towards sulpha drugs.

My advice is to consult your doctor.
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By: cowsformeatandmilk

cowsformeatandmilk — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 06:26:59 +0000

sorry at the moment my mims is not at home. but i will check it out for you.
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