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Generic drug: ceftazidime Brand name: Tazicef What is Tazicef (ceftazidime), and how does it work? Tazicef (ceftazidime) is a broad-spectrum antibiotic indicated for the treatment of patients with infections (lower respiratory tract infections, skin infections, urinary tract infections, bacterial septicemia, bone and joint infections, gynecologic infections, intra-abdominal infections, and central nervous system infections) caused by …

Bone cancer is also referred to as the sarcoma of bone. If it is in the leg, it may feel painful in the area where the tumor is located. Bone cancer is also referred to as the sarcoma of bone. If it is in the leg, it may feel painful in the area where the tumor is located. The patient …

Liver cancer, hepatic cancer or hepatocellular cancer (HCC) is a cancer that begins in the liver. Normal liver cells become abnormal in appearance and behavior and grow out of control. Liver cancer, hepatic cancer or hepatocellular cancer (HCC) is a cancer that begins in the liver. Normal liver cells become abnormal in appearance and behavior and grow out of control. …

Generic drug: pegfilgrastim-bmez Brand name: Ziextenzo What is Ziextenzo (pegfilgrastim-bmez), and how does it work? Ziextenzo (pegfilgrastim-bmez) is a man-made form of granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (GCSF). G-CSF is a substance produced by the body. It stimulates the growth of neutrophils, a type of white blood cell important in the body’s fight against infection. Do not take Ziextenzo if you have …

Facts you should know about NDM-1 NDM-1 stands for a gene that produces New Delhi metallo-beta-lactamase in certain bacteria that cause infections. This is a substance that destroys the commonest types of antibiotics. Bacteria with the NDM-1 gene are part of a larger group of superbug bacteria that are extremely hard to treat and can spread easily in hospitals. Most …

The actual cause of developing cervical cancer is still being researched. However, studies suggest that cervical cancer may be caused by infection with certain strains of human papillomavirus (HPV). The actual cause of developing cervical cancer is still being researched. However, studies suggest that cervical cancer may be caused by infection with certain strains of human papillomavirus (HPV). HPV is a sexually …

Generic drug: pegfilgrastim-apgf Brand name: Nyvepria What is Nyvepria (pegfilgrastim-apgf), and how does it work? Nyvepria (pegfilgrastim-apgf) is a man-made form of granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF). G-CSF is a substance produced by the body. It stimulates the growth of neutrophils, a type of white blood cell important in the body’s fight against infection. Do not take Nyvepria if you have …

Like many types of cancer, esophageal cancer in its early stages may be asymptomatic. Like many types of cancer, esophageal cancer in its early stages may be asymptomatic. Diagnosis in people without symptoms is usually accidental because of tests run for other medical problems. A few signs of cancer may be seen in a few people. These may be as …

Generic drug: hydroxyamphetamine hydrobromide/tropicamide Brand name: Paremyd What is Paremyd, and how does it work? Paremyd (hydroxyamphetamine Hydrobromide 1% and tropicamide 0.25%) is a topical mydriatic used for pupil dilation (mydriasis) in routine diagnostic procedures and in conditions where short-term pupil dilation is desired. What are the side effects of Paremyd? Common side effects of Paremyd include: increased intraocular (eye) …

Breast cancer is more common in women. However, men can get breast cancer too. Breast cancer is more common in women. However, men can get breast cancer too. The chances of occurrences of breast cancer in men are rare. Out of every 100 breast cancer diagnosed in the United States, 1 is found in a man. What are the signs …