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… Myth: Influenza is not a serious illness. Fact: In years when influenza is widespread in B.C., hundreds of … Influenza can lead to serious illness in seniors 65 years and older and in other high risk groups. Myth: I have … of the body’s muscles. It most commonly occurs after infections. In rare cases, GBS can also occur after some …
Medications
… Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. It is a macrolide-type antibiotic. It works by … full prescribed amount is finished, even if symptoms disappear after a few days. Stopping the medication too early may allow bacteria to continue to grow, which may …
Medications
… class of drugs known as corticosteroids. How To Use Do not wear contact lenses while you are using this medicine. … or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: eye infections recent eye surgery cataracts glaucoma (open-angle type) severe nearsightedness (myopia) diabetes After you apply this drug, …
Medications
… class of drugs known as corticosteroids. How To Use If you wear contact lenses, ask your doctor if you should wear them during treatment with this medicine. You should not … or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: eye infections recent eye surgery cataracts glaucoma (open-angle …
Medications
… To Use Unless otherwise directed by your doctor, do not wear contact lenses while you are using this medicine. … begin using them again. If your doctor does approve the wearing of contact lenses during treatment with this … or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: eye infections cataracts glaucoma (open-angle type) severe …
Medications
… is used to treat a variety of inflamed fungal skin infections such as ringworm, athlete's foot, and jock itch. … medication is not recommended for children younger than 17 years or for diaper rash. How To Use Read the Patient … bandage the area unless directed to do so by your doctor. Wear loose-fitting clothes after applying the medication to …
Medications
… is an antibiotic used to treat certain bacterial infections. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. … If you are giving this medication to yourself at home, learn all preparation and usage instructions from your health … If either is present, do not use the liquid. Learn how to store and discard medical supplies safely. If …
Medications
… To Use Unless otherwise directed by your doctor, do not wear contact lenses while you are using this medicine. … begin using them again. If your doctor does approve the wearing of contact lenses during treatment with this … or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: eye infections recent eye surgery cataracts glaucoma (open-angle …
Medications
… serious blood clots (such as pulmonary embolism, stroke, heart attack, deep vein thrombosis). You may be at increased … dehydrated, have a catheter in a vein close to your heart for administering medications, or have a history of … there is an extremely small chance that you may get infections (such as hepatitis A) from the medication. …
Medications
… class of drugs known as corticosteroids. How To Use Do not wear contact lenses while you are using this medication. … or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: eye infections cataracts glaucoma (open-angle type) severe nearsightedness (myopia) diabetes After you apply this drug, …
