What is Ferrlecit, and how does it work? Ferrlecit is indicated for the treatment of iron deficiency anemia in adult patients and in pediatric patients age 6 years and older with chronic kidney disease receiving hemodialysis who are receiving supplemental epoetin therapy. What are the side effects of Ferrlecit? Common side effects of Ferrlecit include: …
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What is costochondritis? In many cases, the cause of costochondritis is unknown but viral, bacterial, or fungal infections may cause inflammation around your sternum. Costochondritis, sometimes called chest wall pain or costosternal syndrome, is a painful inflammation of the cartilage surrounding your sternum. The sternum, along with the ribs and cartilage, makes up your chest wall. Your chest wall is …
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The Mercedes Benz sign is usually detected in patients with cholelithiasis, which is a severe disease of swelling of the gallbladder. Source: iStock The presence of Mercedes Benz sign in radiological findings (computed tomography or CT of the abdomen) may indicate gallstones in the belly. Mercedes Benz sign is a collection of nitrogen gas among the stones. This gas fills spaces …
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What is Nplate, and how does it work? Nplate is a prescription medicine used to treat low blood platelet counts (thrombocytopenia) in: adults with immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) when certain medicines or surgery to remove your spleen have not worked well enough. children 1 year of age and older with ITP for at least 6 months when certain medicines or surgery …
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What is Asperger’s syndrome? Adults diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome often have trouble with social interactions. They also have obsessive interests and enjoy repetitive activities. Asperger's syndrome is a diagnosis that was once given to those who had trouble with social interactions. People diagnosed with Asperger's also had obsessive interests and enjoyed repetitive activities. Since 2013, people who were once considered …
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What is HPV? HPV is most commonly spread via vaginal or anal sex. HPV can affect anyone who is sexually active, even if you have only one partner. HPV — human papillomavirus — is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the U.S., with over 75 million people being infected, most of them young adults. There are more than 150 …
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What is Oxlumo, and how does it work? Oxlumo (lumasiran) is a HAO1-directed small interfering ribonucleic acid (siRNA) used to treat primary hyperoxaluria type 1 (PH1), which is a type of kidney disease, to lower urinary oxalate levels in pediatric and adult patients. What are the side effects of Oxlumo? Side effects of Oxlumo include: injection site reactions (redness, pain, …
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What is a hiatal hernia? A hiatal hernia is a condition that occurs when a part of the stomach pushes through an opening in the diaphragm. Risk factors and medical conditions that can cause a hiatal hernia include being over the age of 50, obesity, heavy lifting, smoking, pregnancy, and straining (bowel movement or exercise). A hiatal hernia is a …
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What is a mouth blister? Mouth blisters are sores on the lips, cheeks, tongue, or areas inside or around the mouth. They can be caused by dental work, an accidental bite from eating, irritation or injury, viral infections, or cancer of the mouth. A mouth blister is a sore on the lips, cheeks, tongue, or other soft areas inside or …
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What is Prialt, and how does it work? Prialt (ziconotide) is a non-narcotic pain reliever used to treat severe chronic pain in people who cannot use or do not respond to standard pain-relieving medications. What are the side effects of Prialt? WARNING NEUROPSYCHIATRIC ADVERSE REACTIONS Prialt is contraindicated in patients with a preexisting history of psychosis. Severe psychiatric symptoms and …
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