Pituitary disease. A pituitary disease is a disorder primarily affecting the pituitary gland. The main disorders involving the pituitary gland are: Overproduction or underproduction of a pituitary hormone will affect the respective end-organ.
Spinal Infusion Pump. Applies to: Neck, Shoulder, Elbow/Hand/Wrist, Back, Hip, Knee. A spinal infusion pump is a device that delivers concentrated amounts of medication into the spinal fluid space through the use of a small catheter.
Doctors commonly prescribe nitroglycerin and diuretics such as furosemide (Lasix) to treat pulmonary edema. Diuretics may make you urinate so much initially that you may temporarily need a urinary catheter while you're in the hospital. The drug nifedipine (Procardia) may sometimes be prescribed. Morphine (Avinza, MS Contin).