What’s the Difference Between Keflex and Penicillin? Keflex (cephalexin) and penicillin are antibiotics used to treat bacterial infections. Keflex and penicillin are in different drug classes. Keflex is a cephalosporin antibiotic, and penicillin is a penicillin-type antibiotic. Brand names for penicillin include Bicillin, Bicillin CR, and Bicillin LA. Side effects of Keflex and penicillin that …
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Cefdinir vs. cefixime (Suprax) quick comparison of the differences Cefdinir and cefixime (Suprax) are 3rd generation cephalosporin antibiotics used to treat a wide range of infections, for example: Middle ear infections Tonsillitis Strep Throat Laryngitis Sinusitis Bronchitis Pneumonia Skin and soft tissue infections Cefdinir and cefixime have similar side effects that include: Diarrhea Nausea Vomiting Abdominal pain Headache Vaginitis Skin …
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What’s the Difference Between Antihistamines and Corticosteroids? Antihistamines and corticosteroids are used to treat allergy symptoms such as itching, hives, skin rashes, and itchy or watery eyes. Antihistamines also may be used to treat motion sickness, insomnia (difficulty sleeping), and anxiety. Corticosteroids are also used for their strong anti-inflammatory effects to treat conditions such as arthritis, colitis, asthma, and bronchitis. …
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What’s the Difference Between Gabapentin and Baclofen? Gabapentin and baclofen are used off-label to treat nerve pain (neuralgia). Gabapentin is an anti-seizure (anticonvulsant) medication used to prevent seizures and to treat post-herpetic neuralgia, the pain that follows an episode of shingles. Baclofen is a muscle relaxant used to treat skeletal muscle spasms, muscle clonus, rigidity, and pain caused by disorders …
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What’s the Difference Between Gabapentin and Tramadol? Gabapentin and tramadol are used to treat different types of pain. Gabapentin is an anti-seizure (anticonvulsant) medication used to prevent seizures and to treat post-herpetic neuralgia, the pain that follows an episode of shingles. Tramadol is an opioid pain reliever (analgesic) used to manage moderate to moderately severe pain. Brand names for gabapentin …
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What’s the Difference between Beta Blockers and ARBs? Beta blockers and ARBs are used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. Examples of beta blockers include acebutolol (Sectral), atenolol (Tenormin), betaxolol (Kerlone, Betoptic S), bisoprolol fumarate (Zebeta), carvedilol (Coreg), esmolol (Brevibloc), metoprolol (Lopressor, Toprol XL), nadolol (Corgard), nebivolol (Bystolic), penbutolol (Levatol), propranolol (Hemangeol, Inderal LA, Inderal XL, InnoPran XL), …
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What is the Difference Between Beta Blockers and Calcium Channel Blockers? Beta blockers and calcium channel blockers are used to treat angina (chest pain), high blood pressure, and abnormal heart rhythms, and to prevent migraine headaches. Examples of beta blockers include acebutolol (Sectral), atenolol (Tenormin), betaxolol (Kerlone, Betoptic S), bisoprolol fumarate (Zebeta), carvedilol (Coreg), esmolol (Brevibloc), metoprolol (Lopressor, Toprol XL), …
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Reflux laryngitis definition and facts Reflux laryngitis is inflammation of the voice box (larynx) caused by stomach acid backing up into the esophagus (acid reflux, gastroesophageal reflux disease, GERD). Heartburn is the most common symptom of reflux laryngitis. Acid reflux can irritate and inflame the lining of the esophagus and cause signs and symptoms that may include: Chronic hoarseness Problems …
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*Lichen sclerosus facts *Lichen sclerosus facts author: John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEP Lichen sclerosus is a long-term problem of the skin that mostly affects the genital and perianal areas. Lichen sclerosus is most commonly seen in post-menopausal women. It is uncommon in men and children. Symptoms of lichen sclerosus include small white, shiny, smooth spots on the skin that grow …
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Vaginal cancer facts* *Vaginal cancer facts by John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEP Vaginal cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the vagina. Vaginal cancer is not common. When found in early stages, it can often be cured. There are two main types of vaginal cancer: squamous cell carcinoma and adenocarcinoma. Risk factors for vaginal cancer include …
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