LASEK and LASIK are both eye procedures done to correct visual errors. Your eye surgeon will assess your eye condition and examine which can be best for you. Advantages of laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK): It is a quick procedure. In higher myopia (nearsightedness less than -6.00 D), LASIK has better results. It is tolerable …
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What is Evicel and how does it work? Evicel fibrin sealant (human) is indicated as an adjunct to hemostasis for use in patients undergoing surgery when control of bleeding by standard surgical techniques (such as suture, ligature, or cautery) is ineffective or impractical. Evicel is manufactured from pooled human plasma. What are the side effects of Evicel? The most common …
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What is NephrAmine and how does it work? 5.4% NephrAmine (essential amino acid) Injection is amino acids used in conjunction with other measures, to provide nutritional support for patients with uremia (irreversible damage to the kidneys caused by kidney disease), particularly when oral nutrition is infeasible or impractical. What are the side effects of NephrAmine? Common side effects of 5.4% NephrAmine include: …
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What is Fabior and how does it work? Fabior Foam is a prescription medicine used on the skin (topical) to treat acne in people 12 years and older. Fabior (tazarotene) Foam, 0.1% is indicated for the topical treatment of acne vulgaris in patients 12 years of age or older. It is not known if Fabior Foam is safe and effective …
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What is Brevibloc and how does it work? Brevibloc Premixed (esmolol hydrochloride) Injection is a beta-blocker indicated for the rapid control of ventricular rate in patients with atrial fibrillation, or atrial flutter in perioperative, postoperative, or other emergent circumstances. Brevibloc is also indicated in noncompensatory sinus tachycardia where the rapid heart rate requires specific intervention. Brevibloc is available in generic …
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What is Naglazyme and how does it work? Naglazyme (galsulfase) is an enzyme used to treat some of the symptoms of a genetic condition called Maroteaux-Lamy syndrome (mucopolysaccharidosis). Naglazyme improves walking and stair-climbing capacity. Naglazyme is indicated for patients with Mucopolysaccharidosis VI (MPS VI, Maroteaux-Lamy syndrome). What are the side effects of Naglazyme? Common side effects of Naglazyme include: headache, …
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What is Fludeoxyglucose and how does it work? Fludeoxyglucose F 18 Injection (fdg) is a positron emitting radiopharmaceutical used for diagnostic purposes in conjunction with Positron Emission Tomography (PET). It is also used to assist assessment of cancer, coronary artery disease, or epileptic seizures. Fludeoxyglucose F 18 Injection,USP is indicated in PET (positron emission tomography) for: Identification of regions of abnormal …
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What is Trelegy Ellipta and how does it work? What is Trelegy Ellipta and how is it used? Trelegy Ellipta 100/62.5/25 mcg is indicated for the maintenance treatment of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma in patients aged 18 years and older. Trelegy Ellipta is NOT indicated for the relief of acute bronchospasm. Trelegy Ellipta combines 3 medicines …
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Of all warts, 30% will subside within the first four months of infection. Of all warts, 30% will subside within the first four months of infection. A genital wart is a type of sexually transmitted disease appearing in various sizes and shapes. Some people get a few warts, whereas some get many. The most common signs of genital warts are …
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What is Nucala and how does it work? Nucala is a prescription medicine used with other medicines: for add-on maintenance treatment of asthma in people 12 years of age and older whose asthma is not controlled with their current asthma medicines. Nucala helps prevent severe asthma attacks (exacerbations). for the treatment of adults with eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA). Nucala …
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