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Trazodone is a medication that belongs to the serotonin antagonist and reuptake inhibitor (SARI) class. It is used to treat depression, anxiety disorders, and insomnia, and has sedating effects. Learn about its medical uses, side effects, dosage, and history.
Bupropion, sold under the brand name Wellbutrin among others, is an atypical antidepressant that acts as a norepinephrine–dopamine reuptake inhibitor (NDRI) and a nicotinic receptor antagonist. It is used to treat major depressive disorder and to support smoking cessation, and has fewer sexual and weight side effects than other antidepressants.
A sexually transmitted infection (STI) is an infection that is spread by sexual activity, such as vaginal, anal, or oral sex. Learn about the causes, symptoms, prevention, and treatment of common STIs, such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, herpes, and HIV.
Melatonin is a natural hormone produced by the pineal gland that regulates sleep–wake cycles. It is also a dietary supplement and medication used for insomnia, jet lag and other conditions. Learn about its benefits, side effects, legal status and more.
Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that acts on opioid receptors in the brain and spinal cord to produce pain relief, sedation, and other effects. It can be administered by various routes, such as injection, inhalation, or transdermal patch, and has high potential for abuse and overdose.
Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, is a viral disease caused by the varicella zoster virus that also causes chickenpox. It causes a painful skin rash with blisters in a localized area, often on the torso or face, and can lead to complications such as nerve damage or vision loss.
Ketamine is a medication that can induce anesthesia, pain relief, and antidepressant effects. It is also a hallucinogenic and dissociative drug that can be abused for its psychoactive effects. Learn about its history, uses, mechanisms, and risks.
A list of notable deaths that occurred in 2024, sorted by date and name. Includes information on the person's nationality, occupation, cause of death, and reference.