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What is Azor (amlodipine and olmesartan medoxomil), and how does it work? Azor is indicated for the treatment of hypertension, alone or with other antihypertensive agents, to lower blood pressure. Lowering blood pressure reduces the risk of fatal and nonfatal cardiovascular events, primarily strokes and myocardial infarctions. These benefits have been seen in controlled trials …

What is Lampit (nifurtimox), and how does it work? Lampit is a prescription medicine used to treat Chagas disease caused by the parasite Trypanosoma cruzi in children less than 18 years of age weighing at least 5.5 pounds (2.5 kg). It is not known if Lampit is safe and effective in children weighing less than 5.5 pounds (2.5 kg). What …

What is Palynziq (pegvaliase-pqpz), and how does it work? Palynziq (pegvaliase-pqpz) is a prescription medicine used to lower blood levels of phenylalanine in adults with PKU (phenylketonuria) who have uncontrolled blood phenylalanine levels above 600 micromol/L (10 mg/dL) on their current treatment. It is not known if Palynziq is safe and effective in children. Palynziq is only available through a …

There is no medication to treat guinea worm disease or a vaccine to prevent infection. There is no medication to treat guinea worm disease or a vaccine to prevent infection. Treatment can only begin when the wound is formed on the skin and the adult worm emerges through it. Treatment involves removing the worm manually by a healthcare professional. When …

What is Mycobacterium marinum? Mycobacterium marinum (M. marinum) is a slow-growing atypical mycobacterium that is commonly found in bodies of fresh or saltwater in many parts of the world. Skin infections with Mycobacterium marinum in humans are relatively uncommon and are usually acquired from contact with contents of aquariums or fish. Most infections occur following skin exposure to the bacteria …

Radon is a naturally occurring invisible radioactive gas that is odorless, colorless, and tasteless. The safe level of radon at home, as recommended by Environmental Protection Act (EPA), is 4 picocuries per liter (pCi/L) of air or 148 becquerels per cubic meter (Bq/m3) (‘picocurie’ and ‘becquerel’ are common units for measuring the amount of radioactivity). Levels above this are dangerous …

What is Pravachol, and how does it work? Pravachol is a prescription medicine used to treat the symptoms of high cholesterol, to lower blood levels of “bad” cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein or LDL), to increase levels of "good" cholesterol (high-density lipoprotein, or HDL) and to lower triglycerides. Pravachol may be used alone or with other medications. Pravachol belongs to a class …

Mouth cancer is also referred to as oral cancer. Early signs of mouth cancer present with the following: Mouth cancers usually begin as a flat lesion in any part of the oral cavity A white or red patch in the mouth An ulcer which does not heal on the lips or inside the mouth Bleeding from the ulcer A swelling/lump …

The life expectancy in this syndrome has increased to greater than 25% since 1972. People who are accurately diagnosed, adapt proper lifestyles and receive appropriate medical and surgical management may live for a normal life span (into their 70s). However, there are no guarantees. Having Marfan syndrome does not mean patients might not acquire other conditions that are common in …

The life expectancy is normal as long as breathing problems during infancy are managed well. A patient diagnosed with Treacher Collins syndrome (TCS) may expect to have approximately the same lifetime as the general population with proper management and a healthy lifestyle. The life expectancy is normal as long as breathing problems during infancy are managed well. However, the outlook depends on …