What is Stribild, and how does it work? Stribild is a prescription medicine that is used without other antiretroviral medicines to treat Human Immunodeficiency Virus-1 (HIV-1) in people 12 years of age and older: who have not received anti-HIV-1 medicines in the past, or to replace their current anti-HIV-1 medicines: in people who have been …
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What is Lymepak, and how does it work? Lymepak is a prescription medicine used for the treatment of early Lyme disease due to a bacteria known as Borrelia burgdorferi in adults and children 8 years of age and older weighing 99 pounds (lbs) (45 kg) and above. It is not known if Lymepak is safe and effective in children less …
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What is Drax Exametazime, and how does it work? Drax Exametazime (kit for the preparation of technetium Tc 99m exametazime for leukocyte labeling) for intravenous use is a radioactive diagnostic agent indicated for leukocyte (white blood cell) labeled scintigraphy as an adjunct in the localization of intra-abdominal infection and inflammatory bowel disease. What are the side effects of Drax Exametazime? …
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What is Dayvigo, and how does it work? Dayvigo is a prescription medicine for adults who have trouble falling or staying asleep (insomnia). It is not known if Dayvigo is safe and effective in children under the age of 18 years. Dayvigo is a federally controlled substance (CIV) because it can be abused or cause dependence. Keep Dayvigo in a …
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What is Cystografin, and how does it work? Cystografin (diatrizoate meglumine injection 30%) is a radiopaque contrast agent indicated for retrograde cystourethrography. Cystografin is injected into a urinary catheter during an X-ray in order to view the female bladder and uretha. What are the side effects of Cystografin? Common side effects of Cystografin include: injection site reactions, cough, changes in …
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What is Abraxane, and how does it work? Abraxane is a prescription medicine used to treat: advanced breast cancer in people who have already received certain other medicines for their cancer. advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), in combination with carboplatin in people who cannot be treated with surgery or radiation. advanced pancreatic cancer, when used in combination with gemcitabine …
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What is a sacrocolpopexy procedure? Sacrocolpopexy is a procedure that is used to treat pelvic organ prolapse. Sacrocolpopexy is a procedure to surgically correct pelvic organ prolapse where a mesh holds the organ in the correct position inside the body. Pelvic organ prolapse is a condition caused by weakening of the support system in the pelvic floor. It is similar …
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What does the conization of cervix mean? Conization is a procedure that removes a cone-shaped piece of tissue from the cervix. The cervix is the mouth of the uterus that opens further into the vagina. Conization or cone biopsy of the cervix is a surgical procedure in which a small cone-shaped or cylindrical wedge of tissue is removed from the …
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What are the side effects of vacuum delivery? Vacuum-assisted birth assists the delivery of a baby using a vacuum device. Vacuum-assisted birth is a method to assist the delivery of a baby using a vacuum device. The side effects include Risks to the mother Damage to the vagina and cervix if the cup is not attached to the baby’s head …
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Common birth defects A birth defect is a health condition that is present since birth. A birth defect is a health condition that is present since birth. Birth defects may change the shape or function of one or more parts of the body. They can cause problems in overall health. Below are the most common birth defects: Congenital heart defects …
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