(Newswire.net — April 28, 2019) — Throughout history, the medical field has changed greatly. Initially, individuals used herbal remedies to treat ailments. As time went on, more and more medications entered the market. Today, the advancements have completely changed how long people live as well as their overall quality of life.
Marinol
Marinol is a medication derived from marijuana. It’s beneficial to those who have lost their appetite due to acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) or as a result of anorexia. Doctors prescribe it to cancer patients as well. In these individuals, it treats nausea and vomiting that occurs as a result of the chemotherapy used to combat the cancer. It’s a revolutionary drug since, at the time of its release, medicinal marijuana was still illegal in many states. Moreover, no states had legalized marijuana for recreational use yet. It kick-started the change in people’s perception toward medicinal marijuana.
Viagra
Viagra was the first drug used to treat impotence. This particular medication changed the history of medicine because there weren’t any solutions prior to Viagra that helped men who suffered from impotence. They weren’t able to enjoy their sex life and felt self-conscious. They possibly had issues with their relationships. However, Viagra helped men regain their confidence and take back their lives.
Zocor
Zocor is a statin drug. It helps lower people’s cholesterol. Besides Vicodin, it’s the top-selling drug on the U.S. market. Back in 2010, there were 94.1 million prescriptions for Zocor given. It’s changed history since its introduction because of how many lives it saved. In fact, heart disease is the number one killer of Americans. One risk factor for heart disease is high cholesterol. It’s especially important because people are eating more saturated fat than recommended, making high cholesterol an ever-growing problem.
Penicillin
Penicillin is the first-ever antibiotic. It treats bacterial infections like ear infections and urinary tract infections (UTIs). Prior to antibiotics, people suffered from infections without getting any relief. Simple infections lingered, and some even killed prior to the discovery of Penicillin.
Throughout history, more and more drugs have entered the market. While some are more of a fad, some continue to be relevant in today’s world. In fact, these four medications have changed history and will more than likely remain on the market for years to come.