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Propafenone (Rythmol), Maria Figueiredo Jan 2018

Propafenone (Rythmol), Maria Figueiredo

Natural Sciences Student Research Presentations

For this poster presented at the Natural Science Poster Session at Parkland College, the student chose the drug Propafenone, also known as Rythmol, whose labeled uses are to treat ventricular arrhythmias, atrial fibrillation, and paroxysmal supraventricular tachicardia. Chemical information, identification, and effects on the body are also included on the poster.


Emend, Melissa Kramer Jan 2017

Emend, Melissa Kramer

Natural Sciences Student Research Presentations

This is a poster presented at the Natural Sciences Poster Session at Parkland College, which provides the chemical makeup, dosage, and the body's response to Emend (Aperpitant) , a selective substance receptor antagonist used in the prevention of acute and delayed nausea and vomiting associated with chemotherapy.


Demerol, Christena G. Stephens Jan 2017

Demerol, Christena G. Stephens

Natural Sciences Student Research Presentations

This is a poster presented at the Natural Sciences Poster Session at Parkland College, which provides the chemical makeup, dosage, and the body's response to Demerol (Meperidine Hydrochloride) a narcotic analgesic for the relief of acute pain and used in support of preoperative anesthesia.


Zyrtec, Ebru Tasken Jan 2017

Zyrtec, Ebru Tasken

Natural Sciences Student Research Presentations

This is a poster presented at the Natural Sciences Poster Session at Parkland College, which provides the chemical makeup, dosage, and the body's response to Zyrtec (Cetirizine) an antihistimine, receptor antagonist used to treat seasonal or perennial allergic rhinitis and chronic idiopathic urticarial.


Naloxone Therapy In Opioid Overdose Patients: Intranasal Or Intravenous?, Leiah Carney Jan 2017

Naloxone Therapy In Opioid Overdose Patients: Intranasal Or Intravenous?, Leiah Carney

Natural Sciences Student Research Presentations

This slide presentation for the Natural Science Poster Session at Parkland College describes the chemical makeup and effect of Naloxone, an opioid antagonist used in the treatment opioid overdose and summarizes a study comparing intravenous and intranasal delivery methods. Concludes that although there are conflicting studies, evidence supports intranasal delivery.


Bupropion Hydrochloride, Cylie A. Couch Jan 2016

Bupropion Hydrochloride, Cylie A. Couch

Natural Sciences Student Research Presentations

This is a poster presented at the Natural Sciences Poster Session at Parkland College, which provides the chemical makeup, dosage, and the body's response to r bupropion hydrochloride (Wellbutrin, Zyban), a medication used to treat depression, smoking cessation, and seasonal affective disorder.


Aprepitant, Genesis N. Pagan Jan 2016

Aprepitant, Genesis N. Pagan

Natural Sciences Student Research Presentations

This is a poster presented at the Natural Sciences Poster Session at Parkland College, which provides the chemical makeup, dosage, and the body's response to Aprepitant, also known as Emend, a medication used to prevent acute and delayed nausea and vomiting associated with emetogenic chemotherapy.


Dorothy Crowfoot Hodgkin: Captured For Life By Chemistry And Crystals, Andrea L. Rice Jan 2014

Dorothy Crowfoot Hodgkin: Captured For Life By Chemistry And Crystals, Andrea L. Rice

Natural Sciences Student Research Presentations

Dorothy Crowfoot Hodgkin's pioneering work in X-ray chrystallography made a lasting impact on many scientific fields, including medicine and biochemistry. Her discoveries paved the way for others to devleop new antibiotics, cancer treatments and imaging techniques.


Testosterone Use And Effects, Brandon Mills Jan 2013

Testosterone Use And Effects, Brandon Mills

Natural Sciences Student Research Presentations

Summarizes the chemical make-up, medical applications and side effects for the steroidal hormone Testosterone. This is a project for the Natural Sciences Poster Session at Parkland College.


Chemotherapy: The Physiological Cost Of A Cure, Megan Ellis Jan 2012

Chemotherapy: The Physiological Cost Of A Cure, Megan Ellis

A with Honors Projects

This project focuses on the common long term side effects of cancer treatments, apart from cure. In addition to physiological function changes, it focuses on the chemical composition of chemotherapy drugs.