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… It works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells. How To Use Read the Patient Information Leaflet if … marrow function, an effect that may lead to a low number of blood cells such as red cells, white cells, and platelets. … with others. Lab and/or medical tests (such as complete blood count, kidney function) should be done before you …
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… fatty acids called ketones. The ketones build up in the blood and change the chemical balance in your body. This … (IV). What causes it? If you have diabetes, sometimes your blood sugar level may get high before you know something is … if you are very dehydrated. Without enough insulin, the cells in the body can't get the sugar (glucose) they need …
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… brain and spinal cord (central nervous system). The nerve cells that control how you feel pain, touch, or temperature … Symptoms may be mild or severe. Some serious conditions, diseases, and injuries that can cause nervous system problems include: Blood supply problems (vascular disorders). Injuries …
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… for HIV infection. To decrease your risk of spreading HIV disease to others, continue to take all HIV medications … toothbrushes, and razors) that may have contacted blood or other body fluids. Consult your doctor or … kidney/liver function, urine glucose/protein, viral load, T-cell counts, blood mineral levels, bone density tests) …
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… prevent fungal infections in patients who are having a stem cell transplant. Micafungin belongs to a class of drugs … have any serious side effects, including: signs of liver disease (such as nausea/vomiting that doesn't stop, loss of … medical tests (such as liver/kidney function, complete blood count) should be done while you are using this …
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… with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes. Controlling high blood … insulin. It works by helping blood sugar (glucose) get into cells so your body can use it for energy. This medication is … or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: kidney disease liver disease thyroid problems You may experience …
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… and legs. Because of immunization, measles is now a rare disease in Canada. However, measles is still common in other … (HealthLinkBC File #14a) Measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (MMRV) vaccine (HealthLinkBC File #14e) Immunization … you and your family from serious and sometimes deadly diseases. When you get immunized, you help protect others as …
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… with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes. Controlling high blood … insulin. It works by helping blood sugar (glucose) get into cells so your body can use it for energy. This medication is … or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: kidney disease liver disease thyroid problems You may experience …
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… with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes. Controlling high blood … insulin. It works by helping blood sugar (glucose) get into cells so your body can use it for energy. This medication is … or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: kidney disease liver disease thyroid problems You may experience …
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… sudden, heavy vaginal bleeding that is causing heavy blood loss or a low number of red blood cells (anemia). Get a tissue sample for testing. For …