Category: N

A trade name for norethisterone tablets, which belong to the category of progesterone-only oral contraceptives.  

The trade name for an aerosol formulation containing glyceryl trinitrate. This spray is administered beneath the tongue to alleviate angina pectoris, a type of chest discomfort caused by reduced blood flow to the heart muscle.  

A category of vasodilator medications employed to manage or avert instances of angina pectoris (chest pain resulting from insufficient blood flow to the heart) and to address severe heart failure (characterized by decreased pumping efficiency). Potential adverse effects associated with nitrate medications encompass headaches, skin flushing, and dizziness. With certain nitrate drugs, tolerance can develop…

The slight projection located at the apex of each breast is referred to as the nipple. Within women’s nipples, minuscule openings exist through which milk can flow. Throughout pregnancy, both the nipple and the darkened region surrounding it, known as the areola, tend to enlarge. The nipple possesses involuntary muscle that facilitates its erection. Anomalies…

Nicorandil, a medication that activates potassium channels, finds application in preventing and managing angina pectoris—chest pain resulting from insufficient blood flow to the heart. The side effects of nicorandil, such as flushing, nausea, vomiting, and dizziness, primarily stem from its capacity to dilate blood vessels, and they tend to diminish with ongoing treatment. In rare…

A set of disorders marked by irregularities in the skin, nerves, and/or central nervous system. Among the neurocutaneous disorders, neurofibromatosis is the most recognized. It features brown patches on the skin and multiple fibrous nodules on both the skin and nerves. Tuberous sclerosis is another instance, marked by small, skin-toned bumps on the cheeks and…

Netilmicin is an antibiotic medication typically reserved for treating severe infections in a hospital setting, particularly when other antibiotics have not yielded results. In exceptional instances, netilmicin may pose a risk of harming the inner ear or the kidneys.  

A casual phrase describing the heightened energy and constant restlessness exhibited by individuals who are perpetually agitated, anxious, and in constant motion.  

Electrical examinations performed to evaluate the degree of nerve impairment resulting from peripheral nervous system disorders (referred to as neuropathy). During the test, an electrical stimulus is administered to a nerve, and the speed at which the nerve reacts to the stimulus and conveys its signal is measured using specialized equipment.  

A below-normal concentration of glucose in the blood of an infant aged less than four weeks is referred to as neonatal hypoglycemia. This condition frequently gives rise to complications within the initial 24 hours after birth. Sustained low levels of glucose could potentially lead to lasting brain damage. Neonatal hypoglycemia is infrequent among healthy infants…