If vitiligo is not treated, it may spread extensively to involve various skin areas. If vitiligo is not treated, it may spread extensively to involve various skin areas. Rarely, some patches may go away or decrease in size. Although vitiligo is neither dangerous nor it causes symptoms, such as pain or itch, the sufferers may …

Untreated arrhythmia in some individuals may increase the risk of stroke, heart attack, dementia, and heart failure. Untreated arrhythmia in some individuals may increase the risk of stroke, heart attack, dementia, and heart failure. It may lead to the inadequate blood supply to multiple organs because the heart may not function properly. Patients may exhibit symptoms such as dizzy spells, …

What is a cardiac catheter ablation? Cardiac catheterization is a procedure that is used to treat arrhythmias. Cardiac (heart) ablation is a procedure performed to correct heart arrhythmias (irregular heart rhythm/beat). Cardiac ablation works by intentionally injuring or destroying (ablating) and scarring the tissue in the heart that triggers the abnormal heart rhythm. The ablated parts of the heart tissue …

Most individuals with myasthenia can lead a normal or nearly normal life Most individuals with myasthenia can lead a normal or nearly normal life if treatment is started on time. Myasthenia gravis or grave muscle weakness is a neuromuscular disorder that causes gradual progressive weakness in the muscles that allow the body to move (skeletal muscles). This condition is more common in …

What is Odefsey and how does it work? Odefsey is a prescription medicine that is used to treat Human Immunodeficiency Virus-1 (HIV-1) in adults and children who weigh at least 77 pounds (35 kg): who have not received anti-HIV-1 medicines in the past and who have an amount of HIV-1 in their blood (this is called "viral load") that is …

What is NephrAmine and how does it work? 5.4% NephrAmine (essential amino acid) Injection is amino acids used in conjunction with other measures, to provide nutritional support for patients with uremia (irreversible damage to the kidneys caused by kidney disease), particularly when oral nutrition is infeasible or impractical. What are the side effects of NephrAmine? Common side effects of 5.4% NephrAmine include: …

What is Naglazyme and how does it work? Naglazyme (galsulfase) is an enzyme used to treat some of the symptoms of a genetic condition called Maroteaux-Lamy syndrome (mucopolysaccharidosis). Naglazyme improves walking and stair-climbing capacity. Naglazyme is indicated for patients with Mucopolysaccharidosis VI (MPS VI, Maroteaux-Lamy syndrome). What are the side effects of Naglazyme? Common side effects of Naglazyme include: headache, …

What is Giapreza and how does it work? Giapreza (angiotensin II) is a vasoconstrictor to increase blood pressure in adults with septic or other distributive shock. Angiotensin II is a naturally occurring peptide hormone of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) that causes vasoconstriction and an increase in blood pressure. Giapreza is a sterile, aqueous solution of synthetic human angiotensin II for …

What is Fludeoxyglucose and how does it work? Fludeoxyglucose F 18 Injection (fdg) is a positron emitting radiopharmaceutical used for diagnostic purposes in conjunction with Positron Emission Tomography (PET). It is also used to assist assessment of cancer, coronary artery disease, or epileptic seizures. Fludeoxyglucose F 18 Injection,USP is indicated in PET (positron emission tomography) for: Identification of regions of abnormal …

What is Fabior and how does it work? Fabior Foam is a prescription medicine used on the skin (topical) to treat acne in people 12 years and older. Fabior (tazarotene) Foam, 0.1% is indicated for the topical treatment of acne vulgaris in patients 12 years of age or older. It is not known if Fabior Foam is safe and effective …