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… should get the vaccine? The vaccine is free for people at high risk of getting sick from pneumococcal infections … conditions: No spleen, or a spleen that is not working properly Sickle-cell disease An immune system weakened by … of the lining that covers the brain (meningitis), the blood (septicemia) and the lungs (pneumonia). Permanent …
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… services may include help with using the toilet and taking medicines, checking blood pressure and weight, and care for those with dementia. …
Medications
… at the corner of your eye (near the nose) and apply gentle pressure. This will prevent the medication from draining … pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor's approval. Overdose This … else. A healthcare professional should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or …
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… history, physical examination, and lab tests that show high levels of the enzyme alkaline phosphatase (ALP) and antimitochondrial antibodies (AMA) in the blood. Your doctor may also conduct an imaging test such as … conditions that may cause additional liver damage. Two medicines, ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA) and obeticholic acid …
Medical tests
… to check for bacteria, yeast, trichomoniasis, and white blood cells. Why It Is Done A vaginal wet mount is done to … cells are not present or very low in number. Abnormal: High numbers of white blood cells often mean a vaginal … Vaginal pH is about 3.8–4.5. Abnormal: Vaginal pH is higher than 4.5. A higher pH may be caused by bacterial …
Medications
… how to treat it. The risk for severe breathing problems is higher when you start this medication and after a dose increase, or if you take the wrong dose/strength. Taking this medication with alcohol or other drugs that can … pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor's approval. Some products that …
Medications
… your medical history, especially of: illness with a high fever over 101 degrees F (38 degrees C) immune system … vaccine for at least 5 months if you have received a blood transfusion or other blood products (such as immune … else. A healthcare professional should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or …
Medical tests
… This helps the doctor see better. It may cause you to feel pressure in your bladder area for a short time. If you are … If you have a biopsy, you may have a small amount of blood in your urine for several days. You may also need a … You may have your knees bent, legs apart. Your feet or thighs may be placed in stirrups. Your genital area is …
Medications
… They must also use reliable forms of birth control while taking sonidegib and for 20 months after the last dose of … nonprescription drugs, and herbal products). Do not donate blood while taking this drug and for 20 months after … pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor's approval. Other medications …
Medications
… for constipation, or as directed by your doctor. If you are taking the solution, to improve the taste, you may mix it … irregular heartbeat mental/mood changes seizures bloody stools rectal bleeding A very serious allergic … pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor's approval. Some products that …
