What is Trikafta, and how does it work? Trikafta is a prescription medicine used for the treatment of cystic fibrosis (CF) in people aged 12 years and older who have at least one copy of the F508del mutation in the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) gene. Talk to your doctor to learn if you …
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What is Multaq, and how does it work? Multaq is a prescription medicine used to lower the chance that you will need to go into the hospital for atrial fibrillation. It is meant for people who have had certain types of atrial fibrillation (paroxysmal or persistent AF) in the past, but are now in normal rhythm. It is not known …
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What is Lupaneta Pack, and how does it work? Lupaneta Pack contains 2 different prescription medicines: leuprolide acetate for depot suspension is a medicine injected into your muscle and used to treat pain due to endometriosis. norethindrone acetate tablets is a medicine taken by mouth and used to help lower the side effect of bone thinning that is caused by …
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What is ColciGel, and how does it work? ColciGel (colchicinum 4X) transdermal gel is an alkaloid indicated for treatment and prophylaxis of gout flares in adults. ColciGel is not an analgesic medication and should not be used to treat pain from other causes. What are the side effects of ColciGel? Common side effects of ColciGel include: mild skin irritation at …
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What is Bydureon Bcise, and how does it work? Bydureon Bcise is an injectable prescription medicine that may improve blood sugar (glucose) in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus and should be used along with diet and exercise. Bydureon Bcise is not recommended as the first choice of medicine for treating diabetes. Bydureon Bcise is not for use in people …
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What is Bronchitol, and how does it work? Bronchitol is a prescription medicine that is used along with other therapies to improve lung function in people 18 years of age and older with cystic fibrosis (CF). Bronchitol is only for adults who have passed the Bronchitol Tolerance Test (BTT). Your first dose of Bronchitol is given during the BTT by …
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What is BiDil, and how does it work? BiDil (isosorbide dinitrate and hydralazine hcl) is a combination of a nitrate and a vasodilator used to treat heart failure. What are the side effects of BiDil? Common side effects of BiDil include: headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, weakness, nausea, vomiting, fast heartbeat, swollen ankles, and flushing (redness of the face, neck, and chest) …
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What is blood in the stool? Stool that is bright red, maroon colored, or black may be a sign of concern. It can be a symptom of many disorders some of which may be serious. It is important to recognize the signs of blood in the stool early. Stool that is bright red, maroon colored, or black may be a …
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What symptoms are caused by anxiety? Anxiety can cause both mental and physical symptoms like shortness of breath, sweating, and irregular heartbeats. Everyone feels anxiety from time to time. It's normal to feel stressed or worried about things that happen in our everyday lives. However, people who experience anxiety disorders often feel heightened fear or worry about common situations. The …
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The labia are two folds of the skin that meet above the vaginal opening. The inner fold (inner lip of the vagina) is known as labia minora, and the outer fold (outer lip of the vagina) is known as labia majora. The labia serve the purpose of covering and protecting the urinary openings, vaginal openings, and clitoris from external trauma. …
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