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Medications
… needs. Uses This medication is used in combination with "blood thinners" such as warfarin to keep clots from forming … that can cause strokes, heart attacks, or blocked blood vessels in the lungs (pulmonary embolisms). … Dipyridamole is an antiplatelet drug. It helps to keep blood flowing by stopping platelets from clumping together …
Medications
… specific health needs. Uses Sevelamer is used to lower high blood phosphorus (phosphate) levels in patients who are on … kidney disease. Dialysis removes some phosphate from your blood, but it is difficult to remove enough to keep your phosphate levels balanced. Decreasing blood phosphate levels can help keep your bones strong, …
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… disease and illness Manage health conditions like high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes Healthy eating … soft. A type of fibre called soluble fibre can help manage blood sugar (glucose) and help lower blood cholesterol. Soluble fibre is found in oats, barley, …
Health topics
… tract. The person may then have a slow but constant loss of blood into the digestive tract. Over time, this may cause … into the digestive tract lining, they may damage large blood vessels. This can result in sudden, serious bleeding … tract. The person may then have a slow but constant loss of blood into the digestive tract. Over time, this may cause …
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… veins in the esophagus, stomach, and rectum enlarge to help blood flow through the liver. By slowing the heart rate and widening the blood vessels, beta-blocker medicines such as propranolol … veins in the esophagus, stomach, and rectum enlarge to help blood flow through the liver. By slowing the heart rate and …
Medications
… natural substance (serotonin) that causes narrowing of blood vessels in the brain. It may also relieve pain by … have serious side effects. This medication may raise your blood pressure. Check your blood pressure regularly and tell your doctor if the results …
Medications
… medication is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood/hormone/immune system disorders, allergic reactions, … history, especially of: bleeding problems history of blood clots brittle bones (osteoporosis) diabetes eye … eye) heart problems (such as congestive heart failure) high blood pressure infections (such as fungal infections, …
Medications
… natural substance (serotonin) that causes narrowing of blood vessels in the brain. It may also relieve pain by … have serious side effects. This medication may raise your blood pressure. Check your blood pressure regularly and tell your doctor if the results …
Medications
… old. Smoking raises your risk of stroke, heart attack, blood clots, and high blood pressure from hormonal birth control (such as the … may rarely cause serious (sometimes fatal) problems from blood clots (such as deep vein thrombosis, heart attack, …
Medications
… natural substance (serotonin) that causes narrowing of blood vessels in the brain. It may also relieve pain by … have serious side effects. This medication may raise your blood pressure. Check your blood pressure regularly and tell your doctor if the results …
