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Medications
… Fulvestrant works by blocking the effect of estrogen, slowing tumor cell growth. How To Use Read the Patient … ask your doctor or pharmacist. This medication is given by slow injection into the buttock muscle by a health care … may interfere with certain lab tests (such as estradiol levels), possibly causing false test results. Make sure lab …
Medications
… is given by a health care professional. It is injected slowly into a vein over 60 minutes. It is given as directed … side effects, including: new/worsening cough diarrhea with blood/mucus mouth/throat sores severe stomach/abdominal pain … medical tests (such as liver/kidney/thyroid function, blood sugar) should be done before and during treatment with this …
Medications
… chance of serious side effects such as blurred vision or slowed/irregular heartbeat. The usual maximum single dose is … (QT prolongation in the EKG, sudden cardiac death) Low levels of potassium or magnesium in the blood may also increase your risk of QT prolongation. This …
Medications
… in which the bone marrow does not produce enough healthy blood cells. People with these disorders usually have … mental/mood changes (such as anxiety) dark urine yellowing eyes/skin This medication may lower your ability to fight infections. This may make you …
Medications
… problems (erectile dysfunction). It works by helping the blood flow into the penis to achieve and maintain an erection. This … cancers (such as leukemia, multiple myeloma) heart disease low blood pressure sickle cell anemia This drug may make you …
Health topics
… for turning the baby. If the amount of amniotic fluid is below normal (oligohydramnios), the baby is more likely to be … are closely watched, the risks of turning a breech baby are low. Possible risks include: Twisting or squeezing of the umbilical cord . This can reduce blood flow and oxygen to your baby. The start of labour. …
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… also can speed up your heart if it is beating too slowly. In some cases, you may get a pacemaker that is … of your heart (the ventricles) aren't able to pump as much blood as your body needs. Sometimes the heart has a problem … years after the pacemaker is implanted. These problems are related to the device or the leads. Most people don't have …
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… a baby at birth if their mother has hepatitis B, or is at high risk of hepatitis B infection. A baby who has a … get the vaccine at birth. For a list of those who are at higher risk of hepatitis B infection, see HealthLinkBC File … vaccine . Babies immunized at birth need to have a blood test 4 weeks after their last dose of hepatitis B …
Medications
… needs. Warning This medication may often cause serious blood disorders (decreased bone marrow function leading to a low number of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets). These effects can cause anemia, lower your body's ability to fight an infection, and …
Health topics
… for ascites may include taking medicines, eating a low-salt diet, and having paracentesis therapy. Medicines … prescribe a diuretic for you to take over the long term. Low-salt diet You may need to reduce your sodium intake by eating less salt. You'll feel better and will lower your risk of problems. Sodium adds to the problem of …
