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… needs. Uses Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones. It is also used to prevent increased … problems (such as change in the amount of urine, painful/bloody urination) signs of liver disease (such as … descent) are at greater risk. Your doctor may order a blood test to measure your risk before you start this medication. …
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… Psoriatic arthritis (say "sor-ee-AT-ik ar-THRY-tus") is a type of arthritis that sometimes occurs in people who have a … symptoms improve. How is it diagnosed? There is no specific test to diagnose psoriatic arthritis. Your doctor may do a … nails. You may also have imaging tests, such as X-rays, and blood tests. How is psoriatic arthritis treated? Treatment …
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… Warning This medication has been found to cause a certain type of thyroid tumor (thyroid C-cell tumors) in rats and … come with obesity, including heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, and a shorter life. Liraglutide is similar … (such as depression, thoughts of suicide) certain stomach/intestinal disorders (gastroparesis, problems digesting food) …
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… is called a calcium channel blocker. It works by relaxing blood vessels in the body and heart and lowers the heart … or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: certain types of heart rhythm problems (such as sick sinus … not share this medication with others. Lab and/or medical tests (such as kidney/liver function, pulse, blood pressure, …
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… pertussis, hepatitis b, polio and haemophilus influenzae type b (DTaP-HB-IPV-Hib) vaccine . Babies immunized at birth need to have a blood test 4 weeks after their last dose of hepatitis B vaccine to …
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… the heart muscle and the way it pumps. There are different types of cardiomyopathies. And these types have different … as heart failure. Heart failure means the heart cannot pump blood normally. When the heart cannot pump blood well, the rest of the body may not get enough blood, …
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… You will be closely monitored (for example, by having blood tests) by your doctor while using this medication. Keep all … If the diarrhea starts later, it could be a different type that may not stop and can cause serious (possibly …
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… needs. Uses This medication is used to treat a certain type of cancer (multiple myeloma). It works by helping to … over 30 minutes. The dosage is based on your body size, lab tests, medical condition, and response to treatment. This … changes (such as confusion) This medication may raise your blood pressure. Check your blood pressure regularly and tell …
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… is, the less air your lungs are able to move. Spirometry tests are used to measure lung function. They measure how … push the air out of your lungs. For people with COPD, the test measures how well the lungs do two important jobs: How … vital capacity, or FVC. What do the results of a spirometry test for COPD mean? Your FEV1 and FVC numbers are lower than …
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… and sudden reddening of the face and neck caused by certain types of tumors (such as carcinoid tumors, vasoactive intestinal peptide tumors) that are found usually in the … the arms/legs This medication may rarely cause changes in blood sugar, especially if you have diabetes. Symptoms of …
