What is Technivie (ombitasvir, paritaprevir and ritonavir), and what is it used for? Technivie is a prescription medicine used with ribavirin to treat adults with genotype 4 chronic (lasting a long time) hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection without cirrhosis or with a certain type of cirrhosis (compensated). You should also read the Medication Guide for …
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What is lapatinib (Tykerb), and how is it used? Tykerb is indicated in combination with: capecitabine for the treatment of patients with advanced or metastatic breast cancer whose tumors overexpress human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) and who have received prior therapy including an anthracycline, a taxane, and trastuzumab. Limitation of Use: Patients should have disease progression on trastuzumab …
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What is etravirine (Intelence), and what is it used for? Intelence, in combination with other antiretroviral agents, is indicated for the treatment of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) infection in antiretroviral treatment-experienced patients ages 2 years and older, who have evidence of viral replication and HIV-1 strains resistant to a non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NNRTI) and other antiretroviral agents. …
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What is enfuvirtide (Fuzeon), and what is it used for? Fuzeon in combination with other antiretroviral agents is indicated for the treatment of HIV-1 infection in treatment-experienced patients with evidence of HIV-1 replication despite ongoing antiretroviral therapy. This indication is based on results from two controlled studies of 48 weeks duration. Subjects enrolled were treatment-experienced adults; many had advanced disease. …
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What is tipranavir (Aptivus), and what is it used for? Aptivus (tipranavir), co-administered with 200 mg of ritonavir, is indicated for combination antiretroviral treatment of HIV-1 infected adult patients with evidence of viral replication, who are highly treatment-experienced or have HIV-1 strains resistant to multiple protease inhibitors. This indication is based on analyses of plasma HIV-1 RNA levels in two …
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What is hepatitis? The term ‘hepatitis‘ means inflammation of the liver. Hepatitis can be caused by viruses, other infectious agents, alcohol, and other chemicals. The two viruses that most commonly infect the liver are the hepatitis A virus and the hepatitis B virus. Although their names are similar, these viruses are not related. They differ in the way they are …
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Pfeiffer syndrome facts Share Your Story Pfeiffer syndrome is a genetic disorder that results in abnormalities of the skull and facial bones as well as changes in the fingers and toes. Pfeiffer syndrome is subdivided into three types. People with Type I Pfeiffer syndrome usually have a normal lifespan and typical intelligence. Those with Types II and III Pfeiffer syndrome …
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Facts on cefdinir vs. cefuroxime Cefdinir and cefuroxime (Zinacef, Ceftin) are cephalosporin antibiotics used to treat a range of infections. The brand name for cefdinir called Omnicef is discontinued in the U.S. Side effects of cefdinir and cefuroxime that are similar include diarrhea or loose stools, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, headache, vaginitis, and skin rash. Side effects of cefdinir that …
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What is the difference between cefdinir and Keflex? Cefdinir and Keflex (cephalexin) are cephalosporin antibiotics used to treat a variety of infections. The brand name for cefdinir called Omnicef is discontinued in the U.S. Side effects of cefdinir and Keflex that are similar include diarrhea or loose stools, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, headache, vaginitis, skin rash, and rarely, abnormal liver …
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Losartan vs. valsartan differences and similarities Losartan and valsartan are angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) that work by blocking angiotensin II that causes blood vessels to constrict. This causes blood vessels to dilate which helps reduce blood pressure and the workload on the heart. Both losartan and valsartan are used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Losartan is also used to …
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