What is Vimpat (lacosamide), and how does it work? Vimpat is a prescription medicine used to treat partial-onset seizures in people 4 years of age and older. It is not known if Vimpat injection is safe for use in children. Children age 4 years and older should only take Vimpat by mouth. Vimpat injection is …
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Facts you should know about renal artery stenosis Picture of renal artery stenosis surgery Elevated blood pressure (hypertension) is common and is generally simply treated with medications. Likewise, various other methods are used to treat the large majority of patients with kidney failure. There is a small subgroup of patients with high blood pressure and/or renal failure caused by renal artery …
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What is Pegasys, and how does it work? Pegasys is a prescription medicine that is: used with other hepatitis C virus (HCV) antiviral medicines to treat adults who have chronic (lasting a long time) hepatitis C infection and compensated liver disease. used alone to treat adults with chronic hepatitis C (CHC) and compensated liver disease, and who are not able …
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Electrosurgery is a procedure that converts the electrical energy (current) to heat energy that may be used for various medical purposes Electrosurgery is a procedure that converts the electrical energy (current) to heat energy that may be used for various medical purposes, such as to stop the bleeding (hemostasis) or to destroy abnormal skin growths. Electrosurgery is used for the …
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When G6PD is deficient, red blood cells break down prematurely; this process is called hemolysis. G6PD deficiency is a genetic disorder that results in an inadequate amount of a very important enzyme (protein) called glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) in the blood. The enzyme is required for the protection of the red blood cells and the regulation of various biochemical reactions in …
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What is Endari, and how does it work? Endari (L-glutamine oral powder) is used to reduce acute complications of sickle cell disease. What is the dosage for Endari? Administer Endari orally, twice per day at the dose based on body weight according to Table 1. Table 1. Recommended Dosing Weight in kilogramsWeight in poundsPer dose in gramsPer day in gramsPackets …
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Tumor suppressor genes encode proteins to modulate the process of cell growth and replication. Mutations which inactivate the tumor suppressor genes enable cancer cells to grow, unrestrained. Some targeted therapies aim to reactivate these genes, thus suppressing the tumor. What is targeted therapy for cancer? Targeted cancer therapy is a treatment with medications that target specific cell processes that cause …
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What is Eraxis, and how does it work? Eraxis (anidulafungin) is an antifungal antibiotic that treats candida (yeast) infections in the blood, or in the stomach or esophagus. What are the side effects of Eraxis? Common side effects of Eraxis include: flushing or hot flashes, dizziness, diarrhea, constipation, headache, nausea, vomiting, or injection site reactions (pain, swelling, or irritation). Tell …
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What is Ellzia Pak, and how does it work? Triamcinolone Acetonide Ointment is indicated for the relief of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid responsive dermatoses. What are the side effects of Ellzia Pak? The following local adverse reactions are reported infrequently with topical corticosteroids, but may occur more frequently with the use of occlusive dressings (reactions are listed …
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What is Tribenzor, and how does it work? Tribenzor (olmesartan medoxomil, amlodipine, hydrochlorothiazide) Tablets is a combination of an angiotensin receptor blocker, a calcium channel blocker, and a diuretic used to treat high blood pressure. What are the side effects of Tribenzor? WARNING FETAL TOXICITY When pregnancy is detected, discontinue Tribenzor as soon as possible. Drugs that act directly on …
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