Symptoms of upper respiratory infection include cough, sneezing, nasal discharge, nasal congestion, runny nose, fever, scratchy or sore throat, and nasal breathing.Source: iStock Upper respiratory tract infection (URTI) definition and facts Upper respiratory infections (URIs) are one of the most common reasons for doctor visits. Upper respiratory infections are the most common illness resulting in …
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Generic drug: ingenol mebutate Brand name: Vantas What is Vantas (ingenol mebutate), and how does it work? Picato gel, 0.015% is a prescription medicine used on the skin to treat actinic keratosis on the face or scalp. Picato gel, 0.05% is a prescription medicine used on the skin to treat actinic keratosis on the body or arms and legs. It …
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Generic drug: corticorelin ovine triflutate Brand name: Acthrel What is Acthrel (corticorelin ovine triflutate), and how does it work? Acthrel (corticorelin ovine triflutate) for Injection is a man-made form of a hormone that occurs naturally in the body and is used as part of a medical test in people with Cushing's syndrome, an endocrine disorder caused by high levels of …
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Generic drug: berotralstat Brand name: Orladeyo What is Orladeyo (berotralstat), and how does it work? Orladeyo (berotralstat) is a prescription medicine used to prevent attacks of Hereditary Angioedema (HAE) in adults and children 12 years of age and older. Orladeyo is not used to treat an acute HAE attack. Do not take more than one capsule of Orladeyo a day …
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A woman cleans a moldy bathtub. Some types of mold are commonly known as mildew.Source: Getty Images Mold facts Readers Comments 86 Share Your Story Mold is a type of fungus. Some types of mold are commonly known as mildew. Mold may live indoors or outdoors and thrives in damp, warm, and humid environments. Although shower stalls and basements are …
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What is periodontitis? Early signs of periodontitis is a buildup of plaque on and between your teeth. Periodontitis is identified by bad breath, and gum and teeth issues. Periodontitis, also known as gum disease, is an infection of the gums. Periodontitis occurs when plaque builds up on your teeth. Regular brushing and flossing prevent plaque from building up, but if …
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Generic drug: lidocaine and tetracaine Brand name: Synera What is Synera (lidocaine and tetracaine), and how does it work? Synera (lidocaine 70 mg and tetracaine 70 mg) Topical Patch contains a local anesthetic used on intact skin to provide local dermal analgesia for superficial venous access and superficial dermatological procedures such as excision, electrodessication and shave biopsy of skin lesions. …
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Generic drug: caplacizumab-yhdp Brand name: Cablivi What is Cablivi (caplacizumab-yhdp), and how does it work? Cablivi (caplacizumab-yhdp) is a von Willebrand factor (vWF)-directed antibody fragment indicated for the treatment of adult patients with acquired thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (aTTP), in combination with plasma exchange and immunosuppressive therapy. What are the side effects of Cablivi? Common side effects of Cablivi include: nosebleed, …
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Facts you should know about Q fever Q fever is a highly infectious disease that can cause serious illness. Q fever is caused by a bacterium called Coxiella burnetii; infected animals transmit Q fever to humans. Q fever can occur in an acute form and a chronic form. Q fever can cause complications of pneumonia, hepatitis, endocarditis, vasculitis, and chronic …
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Generic drug: cyclosporine Brand name: Sandimmune What is Sandimmune (cyclosporine), and how does it work? Sandimmune (cyclosporine) is indicated for the prophylaxis of organ rejection in kidney, liver, and heart allogeneic transplants. It is always to be used with adrenal corticosteroids. The drug may also be used in the treatment of chronic rejection in patients previously treated with other immunosuppressive …
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