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… They are important for salt and water balance and keeping blood pressure normal. They are also needed to break down … care professional. This drug may also be used for a certain type of low blood pressure (chronic postural hypotension). … depression, mood swings) seizure symptoms of stomach/intestinal bleeding (such as stomach/abdominal pain, …
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… (say "ar-tuh-RY-tus"), or GCA, is inflammation of the blood vessels. It mostly affects the arteries that carry blood to the head, especially those that supply the eyes, … younger than 50 very rarely have GCA. The doctor may order tests too. These may include: Temporal artery biopsy. For …
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… large amounts of antibodies taken from donated human blood. Antibodies are proteins that a person’s immune system … after being immunized. RabIg is prepared from donated human blood that is tested for safety. All blood donors are screened for …
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… ? Campylobacter is a bacteria that infects the intestinal tract. Very rarely, it can also infect the blood stream. When a person gets sick from this infection it … it is contaminated with animal waste. If you do use this type of water, boil or disinfect it for drinking, making ice …
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… What Increases Your Risk When To Call Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Prevention Self-Care Medicines … reports a flu outbreak. In some cases, the doctor may do a blood test or take a sample of fluid from your nose or throat to find out what type of flu virus you have. How is it treated? Most people …
Medications
… may also need to take a laxative. Ask your pharmacist which type of laxative is right for you. Remember that this … cardiac death) Low levels of potassium or magnesium in the blood may also increase your risk of QT prolongation. This … not share this medication with others. Lab and/or medical tests (such as blood counts, blood pressure, EKG, liver …
Medications
… cancer. It is used for lung cancers that have a certain type of abnormal "ALK" gene. Ceritinib belongs to a class of … The dosage is based on your medical condition, laboratory tests, response to treatment, and other medications you may … fainting seizure This medication may rarely make your blood sugar rise, which can cause or worsen diabetes. Tell …
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… It can spread from one partner to another through different types of sexual contact. This includes vaginal, anal, or … examination to look for signs of infection. Several types of tests can diagnose chlamydia. Most tests use a sample of …
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… used along with a proper diet to lower cholesterol in the blood. Lowering cholesterol helps decrease the risk for … in people with too much bile acid caused by a certain type of liver/bile duct disease (partial biliary … not share this medication with others. Lab and/or medical tests (such as blood cholesterol/triglyceride levels, …
Medications
… were injected into the spine. Vinorelbine can lower your blood cell counts (bone marrow suppression) and lower your … injection site. Uses Vinorelbine is used to treat various types of cancer. It is a chemotherapy drug that works by … of the hands or feet blockage of the stomach/intestines (such as obstruction, paralytic ileus) heart …
