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Medications
… Leaflet if available from your pharmacist before you start taking minocycline and each time you get a refill. If you … Minocycline may rarely cause increased pressure around the brain (intracranial hypertension-IH). … that doesn't stop abdominal or stomach pain/cramping blood/mucus in your stool If you have these symptoms, do not …
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… in men and in women after menopause who are at high risk of having broken bones (fractures). It may also be used to treat or prevent osteoporosis in people who are taking corticosteroid medications (such as prednisone) for … are very important to prevent low levels of calcium in the blood. Tell your doctor right away if you have any symptoms …
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… Keep all medical and laboratory appointments while you are taking lithium. Uses This medication is used to treat … in the amount of salt in your diet may change your lithium blood levels. Do not change the amount of salt in your diet … disease leukemia severe dehydration any infection with high fever a certain skin disorder (psoriasis) Lithium …
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… Some of the assessments used to identify risks include blood pressure tests, blood glucose tests, cholesterol tests, bone … in physical activity will affect the medication you’re taking. Also, find out if any of your medications affect …
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… serious infection (such as meningitis, bacteria in the blood) due to certain bacteria (Streptococcus pneumoniae). … is injected into a muscle, it is given in the upper arm or thigh. You may need to have another dose of vaccine if you … else. A healthcare professional should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or …
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… cause problems. But in rare cases, the toxins enter the bloodstream and cause a severe immune reaction . This … include: Sudden fever. Signs of shock , including low blood pressure and rapid heartbeat; nausea; vomiting; or fainting … kidney, and lung failure. Using antibiotics and other medicines to fight the infection. Sometimes surgery is …
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… needs. Warning This medication may cause very serious blood disorders (decreased bone marrow function leading to … unusual tiredness, fast/pounding heartbeat. When used in high doses, cladribine may cause very serious kidney or … problems. Nerve problems may also rarely occur in patients taking the normal dose of cladribine. Get medical help right …
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… dialysis schedule, you need a sturdy dialysis access where blood can flow in and out of the body. What are the options … It's more likely to get infected or to get narrow and cause blood clots. An arteriovenous (AV) fistula is made by … arm under your body. Do not have blood drawn or blood pressure measured on your access arm. Don't put cream or …
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… artery disease. Smoking: Causes the platelets in your blood to clump together easily by making your blood cells … heartbeats ( arrhythmias ). Lowers "good" cholesterol (high-density lipoprotein, or HDL). Cholesterol-carrying … will breathe easier. How to quit Having a plan and using medicines can help you quit. A quit plan helps you plan …
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… Basics What is leukemia? Leukemia is cancer of the blood cells. It starts in the bone marrow, the soft tissue … Treatment options may include: Chemotherapy and other medicines. Chemotherapy medicines kill fast-growing cells, … steroids and antibiotics. Radiation therapy . This uses high-dose X-rays to destroy cancer cells and shrink tumours. …
