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… Contact with blood or body fluids: Protecting against infection Last … Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Blood and body fluids, such as saliva, semen and vaginal … blood is present in the fluid, but the risk is low. What should I do if I come into contact with blood or body …
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… Monitoring Your Medicines in the Hospital On this page: Overview Related … track of the medicines you're getting and help prevent mistakes. Here are some things you can do to monitor your … the hospital, be sure you understand which medicines you should take and which medicines you should stop taking. If …
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… when taking warfarin. When we cut or scrape our skin, our blood forms a clot (or plug) so that we don't bleed too … so that your medication works at its best. Steps you can take Follow a healthy and well-balanced diet. You do not … you normally eat. If your INR is unstable (sometimes too high and sometimes too low) use the chart below to add up …
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… Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar) in People Without Diabetes On this page: Topic … ask you questions about your health and any medicines you take. You will need blood tests to check your blood sugar … your diet, medicines, or exercise habits might help. What should you do in an emergency? If mild or moderate …
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… Several medicines can help you quit using tobacco. You can take medicine to reduce your craving for nicotine. You also … It's easy to use. Health Canada warns that you should stop taking the medicine and call your doctor right … sticks to your skin and slowly releases nicotine into your bloodstream. You don't need a prescription. It's easy to …
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… Medicines That May Cause a Rash On this page: Overview … doctor who prescribed the medicine to determine whether you should stop taking the medicine or take a different one. An appointment may not be necessary. …
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… Medicines That Can Cause Heartburn On this page: Overview … Call the doctor who prescribed the medicine before you take the next dose to find out if you should stop taking the medicine or take a different one. …
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… the medicine? What will the medicine do (for example, lower blood pressure)? How will I know that this medicine is working? … better? What amount do I take each time (dose)? How often should it be taken (for example, 3 times a day)? When do I …
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… Medicines That Can Cause Blisters On this page: Overview … doctor who prescribed the medicine to find our whether you should stop taking the medicine or take a different one. An appointment may not be needed. If …
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… like frustration, can makes things feel overwhelming. Take a few deep breaths. Pause and take a few deep breaths. You can count to 10 when you feel … John Pope MD - Pediatrics Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise …
