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… Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What are HIV and AIDS? The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a virus that … significant amounts of the virus in their body when they first contract HIV, which increases the possibility of … of HIV vary depending on the stage of infection. In the first few weeks after infection, some people have flu-like …
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… radiation therapy. It works by blocking one of the body's chemicals (serotonin) that causes vomiting. How To Use Take … Information last revised March 2022. Copyright(c) 2023 First Databank, Inc. Selected from data included with permission and copyright by First DataBank, Inc. This copyrighted material has been …
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… disorder (urea cycle disorder). It helps remove a certain chemical (ammonia) from the body. Too much ammonia in the … Information last revised February 2023. Copyright(c) 2023 First Databank, Inc. Selected from data included with permission and copyright by First DataBank, Inc. This copyrighted material has been …
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… may interfere with certain medical/lab tests (such as chemical stress tests using adenosine/dipyridamole), … Information last revised December 2021. Copyright(c) 2023 First Databank, Inc. Selected from data included with permission and copyright by First DataBank, Inc. This copyrighted material has been …
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… daily use. This medication works best if it is taken as the first signs of the headache occur. If you wait until the … If your headache returns or you have no relief from the first dose, you may repeat the dose 1 hour after the first … use them safely (especially cough-and-cold products, diet aids, or other migraine medications). Overdose If someone …
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… Information last revised February 2022. Copyright(c) 2023 First Databank, Inc. Selected from data included with permission and copyright by First DataBank, Inc. This copyrighted material has been … Information last revised February 2022. Copyright(c) 2023 First Databank, Inc. Selected from data included with …
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… to work by blocking the production of certain natural chemicals that may cause pain and swelling. Other Uses This … a live virus vaccine (such as varicella vaccine), without first consulting a doctor about Reye's syndrome, a rare but … Information last revised January 2023. Copyright(c) 2023 First Databank, Inc. Selected from data included with …
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… It works by preventing release of certain natural chemicals (such as histamines) that may cause swelling of … it more frequently, or stop using this medication without first asking your doctor. Dosage is based on your medical … Information last revised April 2022. Copyright(c) 2023 First Databank, Inc. Selected from data included with …
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… thicker, and darker. Bimatoprost is similar to a natural chemical in the body (prostaglandin). Bimatoprost is also … once daily in the evening. To apply this medication, first wash your hands and face. Remove any makeup and … Information last revised October 2022. Copyright(c) 2023 First Databank, Inc. Selected from data included with …
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… 5 minutes. A second dose of naloxone may be needed if the first dose does not restore normal breathing. The effects of … provides training in overdose prevention, recognition and first aid response. This training is for individuals who use …
