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Maxidex (dexamethasone): Side Effects, Dosage & Warnings

Generic drug: dexamethasone Brand name: Maxidex What is Maxidex (dexamethasone), and how does it work? Maxidex (dexamethasone) ophthalmic suspension 0.1% is an adrenocortical steroid used for: steroid responsive inflammatory conditions of the palpebral and bulbar conjunctiva, cornea, and anterior segment of the globe such as allergic conjunctivitis, acne rosacea, superficial punctate keratitis, herpes zoster keratitis, …

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Maxitrol (neomycin/polymyxin/dexamethasone) Drug Warnings

Generic drug: neomycin and polymyxin B sulfates and dexamethasone Brand name: Maxitrol What is Maxitrol (neomycin and polymyxin B sulfates and dexamethasone), and how does it work? Maxitrol (neomycin and polymyxin B sulfates and dexamethasone) is a prescription medicine used to treat the symptoms of inflammatory ocular conditions/infections. Maxitrol may be used alone or with other medications. Maxitrol belongs to …

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Self-Injury and Cutting

Self-injury and cutting are deliberate acts of harming the body due to various reasons. Disclaimer: We strongly forbid the patients from engaging in self-injury or cutting for any reason. This practice is neither safe nor effective to manage any mental health issue. Reach out to your doctor, friends or relatives if you are in any kind of distress. Self-injury and …

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What Is the Blood Pressure of a Very Fit Person?

A very fit person who exercises regularly will have a lower resting blood pressure (usually below 120/80 mm Hg) Blood pressure numbers that are at or below 120/80 mm Hg are considered normal. During exercise, your systolic blood pressure may be temporarily elevated by 20 to 30 mm Hg but then come down within a few minutes after your workout …

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Heart Attack Prevention: Vitamins, Exercise & Smoking Cessation

Homocysteine, folic acid, and B vitamins Share Your Story Homocysteine is an amino acid that plays a role in coronary artery disease. It is metabolized (chemically transformed) into methionine and cysteine with the help of the B vitamins; folic acid (B9), B12, and B6 (pyridoxine). Therefore, insufficient amounts of these B vitamins in the body can theoretically hamper the metabolic …

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Pennsaid (diclofenac sodium) for Arthritis: Side Effects & Warnings

Generic drug: diclofenac sodium Brand name: Pennsaid What is Pennsaid (diclofenac sodium), and how does it work? Pennsaid (diclofenac sodium) is a topical non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to treat the symptoms of Acute Pain, Arthritis Pain, Actinic Keratosis, and Osteoarthritis. Pennsaid may be used alone or with other medications. Pennsaid belongs to a class of drugs called Topical Skin …

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Empaveli (pegcetacoplan) for PNH: Side Effects & Warnings

Generic drug: pegcetacoplan Brand name: Empaveli What is Empaveli (pegcetacoplan), and how does it work? Empaveli (pegcetacoplan) is indicated for the treatment of adults with paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH), a rare blood disease. What are the side effects of Empaveli? WARNING SERIOUS INFECTIONS CAUSED BY ENCAPSULATED BACTERIA Meningococcal infections may occur in patients treated with Empaveli and may become rapidly …

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Licart (diclofenac epolamine): NSAID Side Effects & Warnings

Generic drug: diclofenac epolamine Brand name: Licart What is Licart (diclofenac epolamine), and how does it work? Licart (diclofenac epolamine) is a topical NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug) used on the skin to treat pain and redness, swelling, and heat (inflammation) from medical conditions such as different types of arthritis, menstrual cramps, and other types of short-term pain. What are the …

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Radiofrequency Ablation of the Liver (RFA) Side Effects & How Long It Takes

What is radiofrequency ablation (RFA) of the liver? Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is a technique that uses high frequency electrical energy that creates heat, delivered through a thin instrument known as a probe, to destroy tissue. It is used in the liver to destroy tumors (either primary liver cancers or cancers that have metastasized or spread to the liver) that cannot …

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What Is the Best Form of Collagen to Take? 3 Types

Collagen peptides are usually considered the best form of collagen for ingestion. Collagen peptides are usually considered the best form of collagen for ingestion. Hydrolyzed collagen should be taken if a person wants to take a collagen supplement. Hydrolyzed collagen means the collagen has been broken down into small peptides, which are easy for the body to digest. Consuming collagen …

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