While this association has been denied, the effects of herbicide use in Vietnam linger. 1  Figure 1. A U.S. Military helicopter spraying Agent Orange in Vietnam. 2  Figure 2a. Molecular structure of 2,4-dichloro-phenoxyacetic acid. 3  Figure 2b. Molecular structure of 2,4,5-trichlorophenoxyacetic acid. 4  Figure 2c.
As with any medication, side effects are possible, including low blood sugar, dizziness, and headaches. Amaryl Â® (glimepiride) is a prescription medication that is used to treat type 2 diabetes (also known as non-insulin-dependent diabetes or adult-onset diabetes).
Propylthiouracil is a prescription antithyroid medication used to treat an overactive thyroid (known medically as hyperthyroidism). Because of the risk of serious liver problems, it is usually reserved only for use in people who are allergic to or cannot tolerate methimazole (Tapazole Â®), a safer antithyroid medication, or for women in the first trimester of pregnancy.