De Quervain's release is a surgical procedure to treat de Quervain's syndrome (stenosing radial tenosynovitis of the first dorsal compartment of the wrist), which has symptoms of pain with activities that require movement of the thumb.
The compound azodicarbonamide (ADA) is typically used in bread products to bleach flour and make the dough stronger while keeping it light and spongy. The additive is also an ingredient of shoe rubber and attic insulation, according to research released on Thursday by The Environmental Working Group (EWG).
BRAND NAMES: Calan, Verelan, Verelan PM, DISCONTINUED BRANDS: Isoptin, Isoptin SR, Covera-HS. DRUG CLASS AND MECHANISM: Verapamil belongs to a class of medications called calcium channel blockers (CCBs), which includes amlodipine (Norvasc), diltiazem (Cardizem, Dilacor), nifedipine (Adalat, Procardia) as well as others.