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… of a serious reaction to L-asparaginase (such as bleeding, blood clots, pancreatitis) diabetes clotting/bleeding … such as contact sports. This drug may rarely make your blood sugar rise, which can cause or worsen diabetes. If you have diabetes, check your blood sugar regularly as directed and share the results with …
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… for the first few days. Sucking on a straw can loosen the blood clot that forms at the surgery site. If this happens, … new medicines. If you stopped taking aspirin or some other blood thinner, your doctor will tell you when to start … periodically, and change pads as they become soaked with blood. Call your dentist or oral surgeon if you still have …
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… and death. Ebola is spread through direct contact with the blood or body fluids of an infected person or animal. … It can spread to humans through direct contact with the blood, secretions, organs or other bodily fluids of infected … membranes like the eyes, nose or mouth with fluids like blood, sweat, saliva, vomit, urine or feces. Those infected …
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… cause you to have too much, or too little, medicine in your blood. This increases your chances of side effects. Or it … such as allergies, anxiety, asthma, depression, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and pain. But not all … For example, if you are taking a medicine for high blood pressure, you may develop dangerously low blood
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… factor complex. Factors are proteins normally found in the blood that help the blood to thicken (clot) and stop any bleeding. People with … The dosage is based on your medical condition, weight, blood test results, and response to treatment. Follow your …
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… Irinotecan liposomal has caused a serious decrease in white blood cells (neutropenia). Low white blood cells can make you more likely to get serious … go away, fever, chills. Your doctor will monitor your blood counts while you are using this medication. Keep all …
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… is used to treat a high level of potassium in your blood. Too much potassium in your blood can sometimes cause heart rhythm problems. Sodium … or use it for longer than directed because your potassium blood level may drop too low. Keep all laboratory and …
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… details. Uses This medication is used to treat a certain blood disorder (paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria). This disorder can cause a decrease in red blood cells (anemia). This medication helps to block the decrease in red blood cells and can improve the symptoms of anemia (such as …
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… is used to treat a high level of potassium in your blood. Too much potassium in your blood can sometimes cause heart rhythm problems. Sodium … or use it for longer than directed because your potassium blood level may drop too low. Keep all laboratory and …
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… How can I get HIV? HIV is found in body fluids, such as blood, semen, breast milk, and fluids from the vagina and … needles, syringes or other injecting equipment receiving a blood transfusion (this can happen in countries where the blood supply is not tested for HIV) unsterilized body art …