Cesarean delivery is a surgery to deliver a baby through a surgical cut (incision) on the abdomen and uterus. Cesarean delivery is a surgery to deliver a baby through a surgical cut (incision) on the abdomen and uterus. It is generally a safe procedure for the mother and baby. There may, however, be a few …
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What is Abraxane, and how does it work? Abraxane is a prescription medicine used to treat: advanced breast cancer in people who have already received certain other medicines for their cancer. advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), in combination with carboplatin in people who cannot be treated with surgery or radiation. advanced pancreatic cancer, when used in combination with gemcitabine …
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What is Drax Exametazime, and how does it work? Drax Exametazime (kit for the preparation of technetium Tc 99m exametazime for leukocyte labeling) for intravenous use is a radioactive diagnostic agent indicated for leukocyte (white blood cell) labeled scintigraphy as an adjunct in the localization of intra-abdominal infection and inflammatory bowel disease. What are the side effects of Drax Exametazime? …
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What is Stribild, and how does it work? Stribild is a prescription medicine that is used without other antiretroviral medicines to treat Human Immunodeficiency Virus-1 (HIV-1) in people 12 years of age and older: who have not received anti-HIV-1 medicines in the past, or to replace their current anti-HIV-1 medicines: in people who have been on the same anti-HIV-1 medicine …
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What is Cystografin, and how does it work? Cystografin (diatrizoate meglumine injection 30%) is a radiopaque contrast agent indicated for retrograde cystourethrography. Cystografin is injected into a urinary catheter during an X-ray in order to view the female bladder and uretha. What are the side effects of Cystografin? Common side effects of Cystografin include: injection site reactions, cough, changes in …
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What is Dayvigo, and how does it work? Dayvigo is a prescription medicine for adults who have trouble falling or staying asleep (insomnia). It is not known if Dayvigo is safe and effective in children under the age of 18 years. Dayvigo is a federally controlled substance (CIV) because it can be abused or cause dependence. Keep Dayvigo in a …
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What is Lymepak, and how does it work? Lymepak is a prescription medicine used for the treatment of early Lyme disease due to a bacteria known as Borrelia burgdorferi in adults and children 8 years of age and older weighing 99 pounds (lbs) (45 kg) and above. It is not known if Lymepak is safe and effective in children less …
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What should you know about laryngitis home remedies and treatments? What is the medical definition of laryngitis? Readers Comments 1 Share Your Story Laryngitis is inflammation of the larynx. Usually, inflammation of the larynx is caused by viral infections. Viral infections caused from infections may have symptoms like a sore throat, cough, difficulty swallowing, and with a fever. If the …
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What is Sivextro, and how does it work? Sivextro is a tablet for people 12 years of age and older who have a skin infection or an infection in the tissue below the skin. Sivextro is an antibiotic that works by stopping the growth of certain bacteria. Children Sivextro should not be used for people under 12 years old. It …
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Hypertension is the second leading cause of kidney failure in the United States after diabetes. Hypertension-induced chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a long-standing kidney condition that develops over time due to persistent or uncontrolled high blood pressure (hypertension). Persistent hypertension can narrow the blood vessels in the whole body, including the kidney. This causes decreased blood flow to the kidney …
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