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Unasyn (ampicillin and sulbactam)

What is Unasyn, and how does it work? Unasyn is indicated for the treatment of infections due to susceptible strains of the designated microorganisms in the conditions listed below: Skin and Skin Structure Infections caused by beta-lactamase producing strains of Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli,* Klebsiella spp.* (including K. pneumoniae*), Proteus mirabilis,* Bacteroides fragilis,* Enterobacter spp.,* …

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Xenleta (lefamulin)

What is Xenleta, and how does it work? Xenleta is a semi-synthetic antibacterial agent for oral and intravenous administration. Xenleta is indicated for the treatment of adults with community-acquired bacterial pneumonia (CABP) caused by the following susceptible microorganisms: Streptococcus pneumoniae, Staphylococcus aureus (methicillin-susceptible isolates), Haemophilus influenzae, Legionella pneumophila, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, and Chlamydophila pneumoniae. What are the side effects of Xenleta? …

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What Causes Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy?

Causes of HCM include genetic defects. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a condition in which heart muscle becomes thickened affecting its function. Causes of HCM include genetic defects. Researchers are still learning why some people with genetic changes develop the disease and others don’t. Younger people are likely to have a more severe form of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. However, the condition is seen …

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Tindamax (tinidazole)

What is Tindamax, and how does it work? Trichomoniasis Tinidazole is indicated for the treatment of trichomoniasis caused by Trichomonas vaginalis. The organism should be identified by appropriate diagnostic procedures. Because trichomoniasis is a sexually transmitted disease with potentially serious sequelae, partners of infected patients should be treated simultaneously in order to prevent re-infection. Giardiasis Tinidazole is indicated for the …

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What Causes Kleine Levin Syndrome?

The real cause of Kleine Levin syndrome is still unknown The real cause of Kleine Levin syndrome is still unknown; however, some researchers speculate below theories: Hereditary disorder: Very rare cases are seen in this disorder that affects more than one family member. This suggests genetics could play a role that may influence the likelihood of developing the condition. Autoimmune …

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Tribenzor (olmesartan medoxomil, amlodipine, hydrochlorothiazide)

What is Tribenzor, and how does it work? Tribenzor (olmesartan medoxomil, amlodipine, hydrochlorothiazide) Tablets is a combination of an angiotensin receptor blocker, a calcium channel blocker, and a diuretic used to treat high blood pressure. What are the side effects of Tribenzor? WARNING FETAL TOXICITY When pregnancy is detected, discontinue Tribenzor as soon as possible. Drugs that act directly on …

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What Is a Fasciotomy Surgery?

A fasciotomy surgery is a procedure to cut open the fascia (tissue beneath the skin) to relieve tension or pressure. A fasciotomy surgery is a procedure to cut open the fascia (tissue beneath the skin) to relieve tension or pressure. The muscles in your arms and legs are divided into muscle groups by thick bands of tissue called fascia. The …

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Cardiogen-82 (rubidium Rb 82 generator)

What is Cardiogen-82, and how does it work? CardioGen-82 is a closed system used to produce rubidium Rb 82 chloride injection for intravenous administration. Rubidium Rb 82 chloride injection is indicated for Positron Emission Tomography (PET) imaging of the myocardium under rest or pharmacologic stress conditions to evaluate regional myocardial perfusion in adult patients with suspected or existing coronary artery …

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Ultomiris (ravulizumab)

What is Ultomiris, and how does it work? Ultomiris is a prescription medicine called a monoclonal antibody. Ultomiris is used to treat: adults with a disease called Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH). adults and children 1 month of age and older with a disease called atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS). Ultomiris is not used in treating people with Shiga toxin E. …

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Prestalia (perindopril arginine and amlodipine)

What is Prestalia, and how does it work? Prestalia is a prescription medicine that contains perindopril arginine, an angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor (ACE inhibitor), and amlodipine, a calcium channel blocker. Prestalia is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension): when one medicine to lower your high blood pressure is not enough as the first medicine to lower your high blood …

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