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Warfarin
Warfarin is the main oral anticoagulant (medicine to stop blood clotting) used in the UK. Learn about warfarin, its uses and possible side effects.
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Anaesthetics
Anaesthesia means "loss of sensation". Medications that cause anaesthesia are called anaesthetics. Learn about their uses and possible side effects.
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Decongestants
Decongestants are medicines that can provide short-term relief for a blocked or stuffy nose (nasal congestion). Find out about the different types and who can take them.
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Local anaesthetic
Local anaesthesia inolves numbing an area of the body using a type of medication called a local anaesthetic.
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Bronchodilators
Bronchodilators are a type of medication that make breathing easier by relaxing the muscles in the lungs and widening the airways (bronchi).
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Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel (brand name Plavix) is an antiplatelet medicine. This means it reduces the risk of blood clots forming. Learn about when it's used and possible side effects.
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Beta-blockers
Beta-blockers work mainly by decreasing the activity of the heart by blocking the action of hormones like adrenalin. Learn about beta-blockers and their uses.
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Aspirin
Aspirin is a common medicine that has a number of uses, from relieving pain to reducing the risk of heart attacks and strokes.
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Statins
Statins are a group of medicines that can help lower the level of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol in the blood. Learn about their uses and side effects.
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Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are a widely used type of antidepressant medication. Learn about what they're used for, how they work and possible side effects.